St. Markella Greek Festival:
Friday, May 27
Memorial Weekend Festival:
Friday, May 27
Job Fair:
Thursday, June 2
Friday, May 27
St. Markella Greek Festival
The St. Markella Greek Orthodox Church Festival held in Wantagh through May 30. The following is a schedule of festival times: May 27 from 5 to 11 p.m.; May 28 and 29 from 1 to 11 p.m.; May 30 from 2 to 9 p.m. Call 783-5760 for more information.
Memorial Weekend Festival
Through May 30 behind Tri-County Flea Market, Hempstead Tpke. Call the Chamber of Commerce 520-800. All day passes will be $30 at the door.
Sharing Light…A Healing Celebration
Facilitated by Peter Goldbeck. It doesn’t matter if you are a newbie, a Reiki master or just want to experience healing energies. This night will include group individual healings, plus powerful attunements for all. 7 to 9;30 p.m. at Studio 360 Holistic Center, 360 Jericho Tpke., Mineola. Call for fee: 1-917-539-3001.
Saturday, May 28
Bellmore Spring Festival
Free arts and crafts festival May 28, 29, 30 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Rain or shine. The event will take place outdoors and feature photography, hand crafted jewelry, ceramics, wood, leather, glass, hand painted clothing, food vendors and many gift items. Come, browse and shop the fine selection of merchandise. Free admission. Free parking. Sponsored by Grateful Greyhounds Saturday and Temple Beth El of Bellmore Sunday and Monday. Call Showtiques 631-724-5966.
Thursday, June 2
Job Fair
Hosted by the Levittown Library and the NYS Department of Labor from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the library. The goal of this project is to provide a connection for local residents and businesses. No position is too small or too big. Residents should bring resumes. If you have an employment position that you need to fill, this is a great opportunity to interview many people in one setting, at one time. Providing a job for a resident will help the local economy. If you are interested in participating in the Job Fair, or have any questions, contact Jacklyn J. Nogan as soon as possible, as there is limited space available.She may be reached at 731-5728, ext. 226, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, June 4
Songs from the Silver Screen
Presented by the Long Island Cabaret Theatre which is celebrating over 28 years of music. The group will present this musical cabaret of movie songs with 30 talented singers at 8 p.m. at Temple B’nai Torah, Jerusalem Ave., Wantagh. The special guest will be Tom Stallone, with dance music provided by Mixmasters DJ. Tickets are $22 per person, through reservations or at the door. Admission includes snacks, dessert, coffee, soda, BYOB, and nightclub style seating. Email Gary at licabaret@aol.com or call 946-7207.
Grand Opening Last Hope Animal Rescue Shelter
Last Hope Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation, Inc. has been helping homeless dogs and cats on Long Island for 30 years and has just expanded its services by moving into a larger facility. The festivities for the “official” grand opening of the Last Animal Rescue Wantagh Adoption Center, 3300 Beltagh Ave., Wantagh (the former Bideawee) on June 4 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the center. There will be a blessing of the facility and animals followed by tours, balloons, face painting, raffles, a jewelry sale and more. The celebration continues on June 5 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with a brunch at George Martin’s Grill Fire, 22 W. Sunrise Hwy., Merrick. Cost $45 per person. Seating is limited. Send payment with name, address, phone number and email to Last Hope. Your name will be placed on a guest list at the door. No tickets will be mailed. Donation to Last Hope can also be accepted if you cannot attend the brunch.
Sunday, June 5
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 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.
Bird Walk at Mill Pond Park
Join the South Shore Audubon Society for a bird walk at Mill Pond Park from 9:30 a.m. to noon. The group will meet at the park on the north side of Merrick Rd., west of the Wantagh State Pky. (Wantagh/Bellmore). Bring binoculars. Walk leaders and other birders and nature enthusiasts will be happy to share their knowledge and experience. The bird walk is free of charge. Rain will cancel the walk. For more information, log onto www.ssaudubon.org or telephone Steve Schellenger 987-8103.
Saturday, June 11
East Meadow Community Pride Day
Family fun celebrating pride in the community. Featuring a health fair, giant slide and velcro Olympics, art show, games for kids, demonstrations, sports events, fire safety tours, bicycle anti-theft, refreshments, kiddie maze, face painting, live music and more. Free to all. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Speno Park, East Meadow Ave. Limited parking at Speno Park. Free bus shuttle service from Veterans Memorial Park (corner of Prospect Ave. and East Meadow Ave.). Sponsored by the East Meadow community. Hosted by the Kiwanis Club of East Meadow.
Wednesday, June 12
LI/NYC Area Young Widow/ers Group Event
“Poetry and Pick Your Present.” 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Empress Diner 2490 Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow. Cost: $10 cash + $10 minimum food order, separate checks. Optional: bring a $10 wrapped grab bag item with a poetic clue. RSVP to 536-1410.
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 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
•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 the 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.
•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
Levittown’s Brass and Percussion
A nonprofit organization that will teach kids, ages 8 to 88, to play an instrument and have fun parading, performing, competing and many social events. Free of charge. Beginners or experienced musicians welcome. Free transportation and instruments if needed. Have fun while learning music, discipline, responsibility, good self-esteem, team work, camaraderie and improve skills and motivation. Call Gary Jacobs 731-7819 or email Redcoat59@aol.com.
Cosmetology Program
Levittown Career and Technical Center at Abbey Ln. is offering the public salon services performed by students on Fridays from 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pricing for a haircut, shampoo and style, and manicure is $3. Permanent waves and highlights ($20) and hair coloring services ($10) are also available by appointment only. Call Kurt Witkofski or Nancy Stine at 520-8330, ext. 670.
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 seven 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. The museum contains history of Levittown, WWII memorabilia, artifacts from the Levitt houses, toys, furniture, clothing of the ‘40s and ‘50s, replicas of the Levitt kitchen and the Levitt ranch living room. Gift shop. Regular hours Wednesdays 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. – Fridays 7 to 9 p.m. Weekday tours by appointment. Call 516-735-9060. Website – Levittownhistoricalsociety.org.
