Jack Cutino Memorial Fundraiser:
Friday, May 13
The Pirates of Penzance:
Saturday, May 14
Great Strides:
Sunday, May 15
Friday, May 13
Jack Cutino Memorial Fundraiser
CJ and John Cutino of Engine Co. 2 and Ladder Co. 6, respectively, will hold the Jack Cutino Memorial Fundraiser to benefit the American Cancer Society at 7 p.m. at Faddy Malone’s, 3120 Hempstead Tpke., Levittown. Admission is $40 per person and includes open bar and light fare.
Saturday, May 14
The Pirates of Penzance
Gilbert & Sullivan’s production of The Pirates of Penzance will be held at Temple Emanu-El, 123 Merrick Ave,, East Meadow, at 8 p.m. on May 14 at 8 p.m. and May 15 at 2 p.m. Cost: adults $18; seniors (over 62) $14; under 18 $9. Call 826-3514.
Sunday, May 15
Great Strides Walk
Join the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s Great Strides Walk at Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. Check-in and breakfast begins at 9 a.m. followed by a 5K walk. Hosted by Jennifer McLogan of CBS-TV, the event also includes entertainment for the whole family, a mini-concert by the Joe Bayer Band and the opportunity to support a worthy cause. Although there is no registration fee for this event, you must register in advance at http://longisland.cff.org/great_strides. For more information, call the Long Island CFF office 827-1290.
Miles for Melanoma
The Colette Coyne Melanoma Awareness Campaign will hold its 7th Annual Miles for Melanoma at Eisenhower Park, Field 2. Registration will be held from 8:30 a.m. The 5K run will begin at 10 a.m. and the walk will begin at 10:30 a.m. Registration will be $25 and includes a T-shirt and raffle ticket while supplies last. Children under 12 are free. A portable DVD player will be awarded to the participant with the most money raised. There will be special kid’s tables available for face painting, make your own UV sensitive bracelet, and nail polishing with UV sensitive polish. Include “in memory of” or “in honor of” requests with donation and send checks to: CCMAC, P.O. Box 1179, New Hyde Park, NY 11040. Remember to wear a hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses. Visit ccmac.org for more information.
EMS Week Kick Off
The East Meadow Fire Department will honor its own EMS providers at a brunch at 11 a.m. at fire headquarters, 597 East Meadow Ave., East Meadow. The department is inviting local politicians and community leaders so they can meet and mingle with the EMS providers and recognize the volunteer service they provide to the community. The program will also include awards to outstanding EMS providers from the department and the community, including a Pre-Hospital Save Award presented to members and civilians who successfully resuscitated a cardiac arrest victim.
Monday, May 16
Korean War Veterans of NC Chapter #1
Regular monthly meeting at 8 p.m. at American Legion Post #1711, 3123 N. Jerusalem Rd., Levittown. Call 334-1025. The guest speaker will be Robert McMillan, Korean War veteran and noted syndicated columnist.
Levittown Historical Society and Museum
“Quaker Folk.” Joy Weaver examines the rich legacy of the Quakers in our area, their founding of many of western Long Island’s communities in colonial times (such as Jericho, Jerusalem and Bethpage) and the role the Quakers played in the abolitionist movement in the years leading up to the Civil War. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Levittown Library. Fee admittance. Refreshments. Call 735-9060 or visit www.levittownhistoricalsociety.org.
CHADD
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders of Nassau County will hold its monthly educational forum and support group at the East Meadow Jewish Center, 1400 Prospect Ave., East Meadow. Support groups meet from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. The forum at 8:30 is “Managing the Summer Months with your AD/HD Child.” Presenter: Michelle Laser, LCSW.
Wednesday, May 18
Religion and the Public Schools
The Supreme Court’s Establishment Clause Jurisprudence. This controversial issue will be the topic of a meeting at the Levittown Library at 7:30 p.m. Professor Thomas Schweitzer of the Jacob D. Fuschberg Law Center of Touro College will be the speaker. H will refer to many relevant cases including Aguilar v. Felton (1985) which said that New York City’s program using federal funds to pay the salaries of public employees who provided remedial education in parochial schools violated the First Amendment. Then in 1995 this case was overruled. The meeting is sponsored by the League of Women Voters of East Nassau. All welcome.
Penny Social/Auction
At Temple Emanu-El, 123 Merrick Ave., East Meadow (two blocks south of Hempstead Tpke., off the M5 Exit on the Meadowbrook Pky.). Doors open a 7 p.m. The auction starts at 8 p.m. $5 buys 20 tickets. Additional sheets available. Door prizes, 50/50 raffle. Free refreshments. All welcome. Call 794-8911.
Thursday, May 19
Blood Drive
Holy Innocents Council of the Knights of Columbus and the Levittown Fire Department will hold a blood drive at the Levittown Fire Department, Gardiners Ave. (one traffic light south of Hempstead Tpke.) from 4 to 9 p.m. Bring proper identification. The Knights of Columbus will provide a free roast beef dinner to all donors at the council hall, 3581 Jeffries Rd. For further information call the council 731-9018 or Carl Bonsignore 796-3520.
Defensive Driving
Sponsored by the Community Center of Plainview-Old Bethpage and the N.Y.S.P. State approved for insurance and point reduction. May 19 and 26 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Plainview Middle School, Central Park Rd. To register call 1-516-495-4786. There is a connection problem in some areas of Nassau County. You must dial 1-516 first even if that is your area code.
NAMI LI Regional Council
Meeting at 7 p.m. at North Shore University Hospital at Plainview, 888 Old Country Rd., Lecture Room (lower level). Call 694-7327 or 367-1893. Subject: Kendra’s Law explained by experts. An Overview of the Nassau County Mental Health Court Program. An Alternative to Incarceration. Speakers: Maura Gordon, MPA, LMSW, overseer Mental Health Court, and Jacqueline Rosenblum, assistant district attorney.
Friday, May 20
Giant Book Sale
The Wantagh Public Library, at 3285 Park Ave., Wantagh, will hold a giant book sale, sponsored by Friends of the Wantagh Library on Friday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Also on May 21.
Saturday, May 21
Giant Community Yard Sale
Thinking of having a yard sale? Why not have it in a highly visible location? Good Shepherd Church, 3434 Hempstead Tpke., Levittown, is hosting a giant, huge, bigger than you could imagine, Community Yard Sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Raindate May 28. $30 per space. Only 100 spaces available. Call 731-2314 for an application and leave a message.
Giant Flea Market
Parkway Community Church, 95 Stewart Ave, Hicksville, is having a Giant Flea Market on May 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rain or shine. There will be treasures for all. There will also be a Bake Sale and refreshments. First Step Nursery will have an Open House. Vendors wanted. Call Millie 938-1233.
LI Fine Art Festival
On May 21 (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.) and May 22 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) the grounds of Eisenhower Park (Kite Field) will host the second LI Fine Art Festival. Visitors will have the unique opportunity to enjoy and purchase original, hand-made artwork created by top national and international artisans. Over 10,000 pieces of extraordinary original art will be for sale, including the works of painters, sculptors, photographers, jewelers, digital artists, glass, fiber and ceramic artists along with creations in mixed-media, metal, and wood. The LI Childrenʼs Museum will host interactive art activities for families during the festival. Call 631-421-1590. The festival is directed by Paragon Fine Art Events.
Monday, May 23
Levittown Homemakers Auction
The Levittown Homemakers Day Chapter will hold its annual “Pick-A-Prize” Auction at 11 a.m. at the VFW Hall, Post #9592 at 55 Hickory Ln., Levittown. Admission is $7 and includes refreshments. Chances on prizes are available. For more information call Jo McDonagh 520-4601.
Upcoming Events
Annual Hagedorn Golf Classic
The Hagedorn Little Village School of Seaford will hold its 20th annual golf classic at the Sands Point Golf Club in Sands Point on Monday, June 20. Contact Maureen McEwreath or Clara Gewirtz 520-6000 for more information.
Stroke Support Groups
Stroke Life Society is a community organization of survivors and co-survivors in the pursuit of living and helping others. A stroke can be very isolating. By sharing experiences and encouraging one another, together we can face and overcome common challenges. All welcome. RSVP is requested but not required. For information and other locations and times, call Ben Thomas 398-4994:
•Every first Tuesday of the month at 11 a.m. at the Church of St. Jude, 3606 Lufberry Ave., Wantagh.
•Every second Sunday of the month at 4 p.m. in Room 12, St. Frances de Chantal, 1309 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh.
•May 20 at 2 p.m. at St. Bernard’s Parish Center, 3100 Hempstead Tpke., Levittown.
Free Veteran Pancake Breakfast
Serving our country with the utmost courage and honor, the selfless contributions of the veterans of this great nation are an enduring testament to the values of liberty, justice and freedom that all Americans hold dear. As a small thank you to the veterans who reside in his district, Senator Kemp Hannon invites vets and one guest to a free Veterans Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, June 5, from 10 a.m. to noon at American Legion Post 1711, 3123 North Jerusalem Rd., Levittown. Reservations are necessary and can be made by calling Senator Hannon’s Community Office 739-1700 or you can reserve a seat online at kemphannon.com. Senator Hannon is honored to host this event to thank the veterans for their valuable contribution to both our state and our nation.
Weekly Events
•Homemakers Club Levittown Day Chapter meeting from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays at the VFW Hall Post #9592, Hickory Ln. Call 579-4420.
•Overeaters Anonymous meeting every Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 474 Wantagh Ave., Levittown. Do you have a problem with food? We are a 12-step group for those who eat compulsively. Call 794-1333.
•Bingo For Kids/Families. On Tuesday evenings you can fun with your family at a special bingo designed just for kids. At Temple Beth-El of Bellmore, 1373 Bellmore Rd., N. Bellmore, play bingo for prizes (not cash). Doors open at 6 p.m. and games begin at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $5 per player. An adult must accompany the children. Adult play is optional. Bring a marker or purchase one at the event. The snack bar will be open at 6 p.m. and will serve a variety of reasonably priced items.
•The Mid Nassau Jewish Retirement Club meets every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Temple Emanuel, 123 Merrick Ave., East Meadow. Refreshments and entertainment at all meetings. Come and make new friends. Call Dorothy 481-9508.
•Calling All Seniors. Come for fun, trips and to meet new friends. Qualifications: resident of Hicksville, Plainview or Levittown. Meetings every Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Bethpage Senior Center, 103 Grumman Rd. West, Bethpage. Call 571-9910.
•Cub Scout Round Up. Parents of boys in first – fifth grades who are interested in joining the Cub Scouts at Temple B’nai Torah, Wantagh, should contact Jeff Cohen at 205-1589. The Cub Scouts are sponsored by the Brotherhood of Temple B’nai Torah. Meetings are on Thursdays in the Youth Lounge from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. For more information about the Cub Scout Pack go to our website at www.troop189ny.com.
•Adult Yiddish Classes beginners and advanced beginners/intermediates. Sundays at the Nassau Cultural Center, 574 East Meadow Ave., East Meadow. To register call 794-0506.
•New Attitudes Singles meets every Sunday at 6 p.m. at PieSanos Pizzeria, 2330 Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow. Call 851-6114. Singles meet and greet. Introductions and discussion. Fee $10 plus expenses.
•Bel Canto Chorale. Each year, the chorale performs two major concerts and a benefit concert. All soloists are selected from within the membership. All voices are invited to rehearsals on Sundays from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Wantagh Memorial Congregational Church, 1845 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh. Call 541-0726 or e-mailbelcantochorale1@aol.com.
Monthly Events
•Levittown Lions Club meets on the second Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at Domenico’s Restaurant. Call Tom Di Iorio at 242-2273 for more information.
•Korean War Veterans of NC Chapter #1 regular monthly meeting at 8 p.m. on the third Monday of every month (except July and August) at American Legion Post #1711, 3123 N. Jerusalem Rd., Levittown. Call 334-1025. KWVA is seeking all who served in the US Armed Forces and UN Command during the Korean War between Sept. 3, 1945 to Jan 31, 1955 or Feb. 1, 1955 to the present. You did not have to have served in Korea to be a member.
•Levittown Historical Society. If you are interested in helping collect memorabilia, photographs, appliances and furnishings from the early days of Levittown, come down for an interesting evening. All welcome. No admission charge. Free refreshments. Brief business meeting. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Levittown Library. Meetings are held on the third Monday of the month (except July, Aug., Jan., Feb.). Call 735-9060.
•Faith on Tap addresses concerns of people in their 20s and 30s on issues of faith and morals, which have an impact on the lives of individuals, families, local communities and society at large. 7 to 9 p.m. on the fourth Monday of the month at the Wantagh Inn, across the street from the Wantagh railroad station. Admission is free. Call 378-0665. Not held in December, May, June, July or August.
•East Meadow Lions meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the East Meadow Library. Call John Persich 334-3730.
•Knights of Columbus Holy Innocents Council #3581 meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month at the council headquarters, 3581 Jeffries Rd., at 8 p.m. Call 735-1724 for rentals.
•Free Informational Lectures. Chiropractors Dr. Laraine Valenti and Dr. Michael Bernstein will hold free informational lectures in their office, 3000 Hempstead Tpke., Suite 304, on the first Thursday of each month from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Registration required by calling Lois 731-0712 or 579-4949. All attendees will receive a free reusable hot/cold pack and a certificate for a complimentary spinal examination and consultation.
•St. Bernard’s W/W Interfaith Organization general meeting at 8 to 11 p.m. at the Elks Club, 2612 Veterans Blvd., Massapequa. All are invited. Meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month. Call Chris 631-842-6734.
•The Levittown Chapter of the Red Hat Society meets the second Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. in the Community Room of the Levittown Library. Contact felinequeenjean@aol.com.
•Levittown South-North Wantagh Republican Club meets on the third Thursday of each month at 8 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 3123 N. Jerusalem Rd. Food is always served. There is no charge to attend and new members are always welcome. Call 731-7600 or 1esr@optonline.net.
•Levittown American Legion Post #1711 meets on the first and third Friday of each month at the Post Headquarters, 3123 North Jerusalem Rd., at 8 p.m. Any veterans residing in the area are encouraged to come and join the ranks to share the comradeship they had when serving as members of the Armed Forces.
•St. Bernard’s W/W Interfaith Organization Dance every fourth Friday at the Elks Club, Veterans Blvd., Massapequa, at 8 p.m. to midnight. $12. Call Chris 631-842-6734.
•Pet Loss Support Group for people who feel very sad about the loss or serious illness of their cat or dog. Group sessions meet the first and third Saturdays of every month from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the conference room at Bideawee, 3300 Beltagh Ave., Wantagh. Open to the public. No fee, but donations accepted to help Bide-A-Wee provide for the animals in its care until they are placed in loving homes. To register call Joan Stoppa 785-4199, ext. #1.
•East Meadow-Levittown JWV Post #709 meets every month except July and August, at 9 a.m. on the fourth Sunday at Levittown Hall, Levittown Pky., Hicksville. Breakfast is served and all new members are welcome. Call 933-9400.
Ongoing Programs
Exhibit
Empathic oil paint artist Jill Johnson of Levittown will display 30 of her artworks that span three decades of passion put onto canvas. On view through May 30 at the Levittown Library. Contact for more info: Arne 796-5994.
At the Farmingdale Wantagh Jewish Center
Located at 3710 Woodbine Ave., Wantagh. Call 785-2445 for information on the following:
•Adult Education led by Rabbi Alan Lavin. Course #1 Torah Reading Skills. Learn and sharpen your basic skills to read Torah. Mondays at 7 p.m. Course #2 Basic Talmud. Learn the legends, laws and background of the Wisdom of the Rabbis. 8:10 p.m.
•Learning the Torah and Haftorah Trops on Mondays at 7 p.m. Instructor Rabbi Alan Lavin. This is a practical course for those who can read Hebrew to learn how to participate more easily at services and lead prayers. The course is open to all men and women.
•Beginners Hebrew course, sponsored by Hadassah, will be held at on Mondays at 7 p.m. Instructor Murray Zwerling. For those who would like to learn or improve their basic Hebrew reading.
•Introduction to Jewish Prayer on Mondays at 8:15 p.m. Text: To Pray as a Jew by Rabbi Haim Donnin. Instructor Rabbi Alan Lavin. The course is designed for those who would like to learn the history, meaning and structure of the siddur.
•Sisterhood Book Club – If you have an interest in reading, the Sisterhood Book Club is for you. Join other women to discuss interesting books. Call the synagogue office for more information about the Book Club and Sisterhood events.
Levittown Historical Society and Museum
The organization collects, preserves and educates history of Levittown. Holds 7 yearly general meetings in the Community Room of the Levittown Library and maintains the museum located in the Levittown Memorial Education Center, Room 10, 150 Abbey Ln., Levittown. Regular hours Wednesdays 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. – Fridays 7 to 9 p.m. Tours by appointment. Call 516-735-9060.
