Grand Opening Last Hope Animal Rescue Shelter
Saturday, June 4
Songs from the Silver Screen:
Saturday, June 4
Car Wash:
Sunday, June 5
Saturday, June 4
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 is $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.
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.
Beginners Fitness Boot Camp
Strengthen and condition your body with light weights, resistance train, stretch and get your heart rate up. Try the class three times for free. 9 a.m. at Physical Solutions, 1211 Stewart Ave., Bethpage. Call 576-5751 to register.
Vinyasa Flow Yoga
Vinyasa means “breath-synchronized movement,” meaning each movement and pose is done on an inhale or exhale. The emphasis will be on movement as well as stretching and holding poses, giving the class a cardio aspect. This can be modified for beginners and people with injuries. Try the class three times for free. 10:30 a.m. at Physical Solutions, 1211 Stewart Ave., Bethpage. Call 576-5751 to register.
Sunday, June 5
Car Wash
Cub Scout Pack 330 of Levittown is having its annual car wash from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of Gardiners Avenue School. Cost is $5 per car. Come down and help support your local Cub Scouts.
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 at 987-8103.
Chinese American Night
The Chinese Center of LI and the NC Department of Parks and Recreation will be hosting the annual Chinese American Night from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. This annual event has always been a family event for people who enjoy Chinese culture for the last 24 years. Come and enjoy this two-hour live performance of the best of Chinese performing arts: the agile and energetic talents of the dancing southern and northern lions, Peking opera star and face changer Li Lin. They are joined by the awesome acrobats Rui Zhang and Wang Qiong Qiong from Hebei Province, China. The Chinese Center on LI Chinese Traditional Dancers will be on hand to entertain. Also you will enjoy the popular vocalists Arthur Lai, Min Chen and CoCo Chen, Chinese martial arts, back by popular demand, an amazing troupe which will leave you totally speechless. The Cao Bao An Orchestra will delight with their instrumental talents. Bring lawn chairs and come to enjoy a delightful evening. Free admission and parking. All are welcome. To be held at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, Parking Fields 6 and 6A, Eisenhower Park, Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow. Call for the day of event weather Information 572-0355.
Wednesday, June 8
Job Fair
The job fair is open to anyone seeking employment opportunities and career counseling. Sponsored by the NC Department of Social Services, the Office of Minority Affairs and the NC Coordinating Agency for Spanish Americans (C.A.S.A). Nearly 100 employers will be present and seeking potential candidates to fill a variety of positions. Employers include but are not limited to: Astoria Federal Savings, Home Depot, GEICO, Advanced Auto Parts and Whole Foods. Those interested in taking part are asked to come prepared with copies of their resumes. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cradle of Aviation Museum, 1 Davis Ave., Garden City. For more information, call either the Department of Social Services 227-8656 or C.A.S.A. 572-0750.
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.
Runners Group
Train with certified athletic trainer and tri-athlete, Steve Barell to run in the Cow Harbor 10K Race in Northport. First meet-up will be at 10 a.m. at the Bethpage High School track. Email mpignataro@physicalsolutionsli.com or call 576-5751 to register.
Wednesday, June 12
LI/NYC Area Young Widowers 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.
Monday, June 13
Pennies for Puppies Celebration
A gathering to celebrate the amazing accomplishment achieved by Levittown Elementary School students. With the help of the Student Council, the students have raised over $6,000 for the Pennies for Puppies program. With this incredible effort comes the honor of sponsoring and naming a guide dog puppy. Attend this wonderful event and hear about what each of the schools did to raise money for this worthy cause. Be there when the check is presented to the Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind. And you don’t want to miss the announcement of the puppy’s name, chosen by the students. 7 p.m. at the Levittown Memorial Education Center.
Wednesday, June 15
Defensive Driving
Sponsored by the Community Center of Plainview-Old Bethpage and the N.Y.S.P. State approved for insurance and point reduction. June 15 and 22 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.
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 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.
