WWII Bomber – Friday, May 27
Indoor Yard Sale – Saturday, May 28
Rebuilding Together – Wednesday, June 1
Friday, May 27
WWII Bomber Base Recreation
A extremely rare B-29 Superfortress, a B-17 Flying Fortress, a B-24 Liberator and a B-25 Mitchell bomber are among the operational WWII aircraft that will be open to the public between May 27 and May 30 at the American Airpower Museum at Republic Airport, 1230 New Hwy., Farmingdale, as part of the Bethpage Federal Credit Union Air Show at Jones Beach, saluting American veterans and those who continue to protect our freedoms. They will be joined by period fighters and paratrooper planes along with a column of WWII armor led by a Sherman tank. Other aircraft available for a flight experiences includes the Airpower’s “D-Day Mission” in an Airborne paratrooper plane, a T-6 Texan “Commanders” flight or a flight experience in an open cockpit Waco biplane that is right out of the Golden Age of Aviation. Inquire at www.americanairpowermuseum.org for donation levels and availability. Other aircraft available for a flight experiences includes the Airpower’s “D-Day Mission” in an Airborne paratrooper plane, a T-6 Texan “Commanders” flight or a flight experience in an open cockpit Waco biplane that is right out of the Golden Age of Aviation. Inquire at www.americanairpowermuseum.org for donation levels and availability. The museum will be open Friday through Monday of Memorial Day weekend from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission donations will be requested. Adults $15; veterans and seniors $10; children $5.
Saturday, May 28
Indoor/Outdoor Yard Sale/Pancake Breakfast
Held by the Farmingdale United Methodist Church, 407 Main St. (corner of Grant Ave.), from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine. All types of new and used items will be for sale, including household goods, jewelry, wooden roses, toys and new designer children’s clothing. The youth of the church will also be sponsoring a Pancake Breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m., offering pancakes, sausage, juice, coffee and tea for $5 adults; $2.50 children under 10 years old. All monies raised will support Church and mission projects.
Wednesday, June 1 Rebuilding Together, LI
The next meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at the Farmingdale Library, 116 Merritts Rd. (one quarter mile south of Hempstead Tpke. (Route 24) (249-9090). Rebuilding Together is a non-sectarian volunteer organization that repairs homes for low-income families. For further information, call 541-7322.
Sunday, June 5
Polo Begins at Bethpage State Park
The New York State Office of Park, Recreation and Historic Preservation has announced that Country Farms Polo will begin hosting competitive polo matches, open to the public, at Bethpage State Park’s Polo Field in Farmingdale. Bring a lunch while enjoying the excitement of watching some of the top polo players from around the world. You can view polo matches from the grandstand or bring a blanket for sideline grass viewing. Glass items, pets, and alcohol are not permitted. Matches take place every Sunday at 3 p.m. beginning June 5 and continuing through October. Polo matches are free, however the Park’s Vehicle Use Fee of $8 is in effect. For more information call Country Farms Polo at 631-345-9585.
Wednesday, June 8
Facing the Challenges of Caregiving, Together
Juggling your time between children, career and caring for your parents? Senator Kemp Hannon invites you to “Facing the Challenges of Caregiving, Together.” Reserve a seat for an evening with the Eldercare Planning and Management Council. Solutions in meeting the many challenges caregivers face in addition to helping us examine if we are properly preparing ourselves will be presented. Topics include health and risk assessment, care options, senior placement, legal services and financial services. 7 to 9 p.m. at the Farmingdale Library, 116 Merritts Rd. You must reserve a seat for this event by calling Senator Hannon’s Community Office at 739-1700 or visiting kemphannon.com and clicking “reserve a seat” for this forum.
Friday, June 10
Northside Elementary School Alumni/Faculty 50-Year Reunion
The celebration has been set for 4 p.m. The school reached its 50-year anniversary on Feb. 14. In addition to the traditional “Northside Birthday Party” held annually by the faculty and PTA for current students each February, a special program and reception will take place this year for the adult alumni and former and present faculty in June. Following student dismissal on June 10, a commemorative program will be held in Bicentennial Hall at the school. The ceremony will recognize Rosalie B. Samuels as the honored guest for her outstanding leadership and for the achievements that helped make Northside a special school. Self-guided tours of the school will follow. A reception at Stuart Thomas Manor will be held later in the evening for Northside alumni, who graduated from high school by 2000 as well as for former and present faculty and staff. Admission will be by prepaid ticket. Relatives and friends of the Northside alumni are asked to share the message about the event. For more information email: jextract@aquaticsschool.com or call 868-0249.
Saturday, June 11
Crossfire Comes to Farmingdale
The JC Café at Farmingdale United Methodist Church, 407 Main St. (corner of Grant Ave.), will host contemporary Christian singing group Crossfire. Doors open at 7 p.m. with complimentary coffee and dessert and the program begins at 7:30 p.m. Suggested donation is $5. Crossfire, a popular group of four talented musicians, is well-known for its uplifting Christ-centered music. The public is invited to share what promises to be an exciting and inspiring evening. Call 694-3424 or visit farmingdaleumc.org.
WALK like MADD to Eliminate Drunk Driving
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) of LI will host WALK like MADD, a non-competitive fundraising walk in Farmingdale. Registration begins at 9 a.m., with the ceremony beginning at 10 a.m., at Farmingdale State College, 2350 Broadhollow Rd., and will raise funds and rally support for MADD’s Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving. The event will be attended by Senator Charles J. Fuschillo Jr. and Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg, who together recently helped pass “Leandra’s Law” as well as Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office Chief Michael P. Sharkey, NC Chief Kevin Lowry and MADD’s National President, Laura Dean-Mooney. Family walk teams will be present honoring Police Officer Glen Ciano, Leandra Rosado, Katie Flynn, Stanley Rabinowitz, Police Officer Kenneth Baribault, Jason Shein and Karen Naclerio-Negrin, among many others who were killed or severely injured by drunk drivers. Funds raised help further MADD’s life-saving mission. How to get involved: Visit http://support.madd.org/LongIsland; register to walk or form a team. Unable to make the walk? Sign up to raise money as a virtual walker, anywhere and anytime. Make an online donation to the event.
REPLICON XXV Scale Model Show/Contest
Held at the American Airpower Museum, 1230 New Hwy., Farmingdale, on June 11 and 12. The show features more than 40 categories, with awards in each, plus special awards. Additionally, raffles, kid’s make-n-take model program and vendors are included as well as the museum’s aircraft and armor displays. Admission: adults $12; seniors and veterans $10; first two children 6 to 12 years $8; additional children are free. Contest entrants: adult $15; juniors $12. Saturday ticket purchases include free Sunday re-admission. Hours: Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For details, directions, vendor info and updates, visit http://lisms.org.
PAL Youth Heart Health Awareness Day
The NC Police Activity League (NCPAL), Winthrop-University Hospital and CardiacScan Imaging are presenting Youth Heart Health Awareness Day from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Town Of Oyster Bay Hicksville Athletic Center, 167 Broadway, Hicksville. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, the leading cause of sudden cardiac death in people under 30, including athletes. It runs in families and affects over 15,000 people on Long Island. Learn about the risk factors, how screenings can help, and what you need to prevent a family tragedy. Special guest appearance by NY Islander Matt Moulson.
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.
Nursery School Summer Program
The Farmingdale United Methodist Nursery School is offering a summer program for three weeks, July 11 to 28. The classes will meet Monday through Thursday from 9:15 a.m. to noon. Call 293-9078.
Ongoing Events
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 third Friday at 2 p.m. at St. Bernard’s Parish Center, 3100 Hempstead Tpke., Levittown.
•June 13 (and every second Monday of the month) at 6 p.m. at the Church of St. Jude, 3606 Lufberry Ave., Wantagh.
•July 6 (and every first Wednesday of the month) at 11 a.m. in Room 12, St. Frances de Chantal, 1309 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh.
Weekly Events
•Bingo every Monday to support Deborah Hospital. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the game starts at 7:15 p.m. at 110 Bingo Hall, 585 Broadhollow Rd., Melville. Call Pam 631-730-8021.
•Free Support Group for divorced or separated meets every Monday except holidays from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at St Kilian’s RC Church Parish Center (basement), 485 Conklin St. (Route 24). Widowed welcome as well. All singles needing support. Call 516-753-0923 or Lyn.StKilian@Yahoo.com.
•Do You Speak Yinglish? The Yiddish Club allows individuals of varying language abilities to speak “Yinglish,” a combination of Yiddish and English. Read, speak and tell stories related to Yiddish experiences. Meets every Monday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Farmingdale Wantagh Jewish Center, 3710 Woodbine Ave., Wantagh. Call 785-2445.
•Caregiver Support Group offered by the LI Alzheimer’s Foundation at Brandywine Senior Living at Huntington Terrace, 70 Pinelawn Rd., Melville. This professionally facilitated group meets on Mondays from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. and allows participants opportunities to share feelings and strategies related to caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. Call 767-6856 and speak with group facilitator, Alana Rosenstein, LMSW, before attending for the first time. Those who are financially able are asked to contribute $10 to the LI Alzheimer’s Foundation for each session they attend.
•Senior Pops Orchestra. If you love good music and play the violin, cello, viola or bass, join the Senior Pops Orchestra. Rehearsals on Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. at Sweet Hollow Hall, West Hills County Park, Melville. Call 414-1831 for travel directions. For information call 795-1706.
•Storytime every Thursday at 11 a.m. at Borders, 231 Airport Plaza. Call 631-752-0194.
•Mastering Life – Conversations. Do you experience frustration in relationships, career, health, confidence? Conversations produces a permanent, positive shift in all areas of life. Led by Stefan Deutsch on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon and Sundays from 6 to 8 p.m. in Melville. Call 631-692-0986. $10.
Monthly Events
•Island Photo Group, a group of photographers working together to advance each other’s photographic skills and to be an exciting force in photographic education on LI. Meets the 1st, 2nd, 4th Mondays of every month at 7:30 p.m. (except legal holidays) in the Community Center in Allen Park, 101 Motor Ave. Check our calendar of events at www.islandphotogroup.com or call 516-450-LENS.
•Farmingdale Columbiettes #2204 welcomes new members. Meetings are held on the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at Farmingdale Knights of Columbus Hall #2204, 1 Morton St. (off Route 109 behind 7-11). This wonderful Catholic women’s organization is based on charity and would love for you to join. If interested in hearing more contact Ginny 631-619-6963 or email Lyn at lyn.stkilian@yahoo.com.
•Speak Easy: A Toastmasters Club. Can help you conquer your fear of public speaking. In Bethpage, Northrop Grumman Toastmasters meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 5:45 p.m. in Northrop Grumman Building 5, South Oyster Bay Rd., Bethpage. Call Brian 346-7516.
