Pancake Breakfast for Local Veterans
Saturday, July 9
Boot Camp
Sunday, July 10
Public Hearing on Downtown Revitalization
Monday, July 11
Saturday, July 9
Pancake Breakfast for Local Veterans
Sponsored by Senator Charles J. Fuschillo Jr. (R-Merrick) as a way to thank veterans for their service to our country and communities. The breakfast will be held from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Seaford Knights of Columbus, 2183 Jackson Ave., Seaford. All veterans who live in Senator Fuschillo’s Senate District are invited to attend. The breakfast is free for veterans. Veterans who would like to attend must RSVP with Senator Fuschillo’s office prior to the event. RSVP to 882-0630.
Sunday, July 10
Boot Camp
The Farmingdale school district has given authorization to use the high school field and track from 7 to 8 a.m. on Sunday mornings for now. Boot Camp will be held every Sunday morning, weather permitting. It is a free community service that will be lead by a qualified fitness instructor. He was also a former commanding officer with the NYC Police Academy. Come down and get yourself fit in a fun group setting. Good for beginners and advanced fitness levels. Bring water. Warm-up for the first 5 or 10 minutes, next do some drills including calisthenics, obstacle courses and sprints for about 40 minutes and finish up with 5 or 10 minutes of relaxing stretches and talk about fitness goals, weight management, healthy nutrition and how good it feels to finish a workout with the whole day ahead of you. Bring a friend if you like.
Monday, July 11
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.
Public Hearing on Downtown Revitalization
The Village of Farmingdale will be holding a public hearing on an environmental analysis of its downtown revitalization efforts at 7 p.m. at the Farmingdale Library.
Tuesday, July 12
Concert
With country music superstar Aaron Tippin at 7:30 p.m. at John Burns Park, Massapequa, for music fans that love great music. The show is free.
Thursday, July 14
Senator Kemp Hannon’s Mobile Office
Senator Kemp Hannon is bringing his mobile office to the Farmingdale Library. 116 Merritts Rd., from 1 to 3 p.m. All are welcome. It’s a great opportunity to peruse valuable literature and ask the state government questions that are on your mind. Call Senator Hannon’s Community Office at 739-1700. There’s no need to register, just come on down/ For important New York State legislative information visit kemphannon.com.
Friday, July 15
LI NAIM Widows and Widowers Dance
8 p.m. to midnight at the Massapequa Elks, Veterans Blvd., Massapequa. All welcome. Cost $13. Call Frank 781-4763.
Wine Tasting Event
Hosted by Last Hope Animal Rescue as part of a 30th anniversary celebration at the Walt Whitman Birthplace, 246 Old Walt Whitman Rd., West Hills, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Featured wines will be generously donated by Stew Leonard’s and proceeds from the evening will benefit Last Hope’s pet rescue and rehabilitation efforts, including the Fix-A-Feral voucher program available to the public. Founded in 1981, Last Hope operates a Cat Adoption Center in Huntington and recently opened an expanded Dog and Cat Adoption Center in Wantagh. Tickets to the “Toast to the 30th” are $45 per person and will also include hors d’oeuvres and a buffet. For more information or to RSVP (by July 12), call 631-946-9528 or 516-509-0137 or visit www.lasthopeanimalrescue.org.
Saturday, July 16
Garage Sale
YES Community Counseling Center, 75 Grand Ave., Massapequa, will be conducting its Annual Garage Sale (raindate Sunday, July 17) at the back of its offices (New York Ave. between Central Ave. and Hicksville Rd.) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. YES will be collecting items, old and new (but saleable, please). If you have any items that you would like to donate to the agency (all contributions are tax deductible), call 799-3203. The proceeds from this event will be used to support our programs and services to youth and families.
Wine Tasting Event
Hosted by Last Hope Animal Rescue as part of a 30th anniversary celebration at the Walt Whitman Birthplace, 246 Old Walt Whitman Rd., West Hills, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Featured wines will be generously donated by Stew Leonard’s and proceeds from the evening will benefit Last Hope’s pet rescue and rehabilitation efforts, including the Fix-A-Feral voucher program available to the public. Founded in 1981, Last Hope operates a Cat Adoption Center in Huntington and recently opened an expanded Dog and Cat Adoption Center in Wantagh. Tickets to the “Toast to the 30th” are $45 per person and will also include hors d’oeuvres and a buffet. For more information or to RSVP (by July 12), call 631-946-9528 or 516-509-0137 or visit www.lasthopeanimalrescue.org.
Sunday, July 17
Sticky Finger Twilight Run
WBAB Disc Jockey Fingers and hundreds of LI motorcycle enthusiasts will take to the streets of Long Island for the 5th Annual WBAB Sticky Finger Twilight Run, a tribute and fundraiser for Long Islanders suffering from breast cancer. The run starts at Dave & Buster’s Grand Sports Café (631-249-0708), 261 Airport Plaza, and concludes at Shorefront Park in Patchogue where the annual Great South Bay Music Festival will be in full swing. Upon arrival, riders will be greeted by a special tribute from the main stage and treated to live music by acts such as .38 Special and more. Donation is $20 per rider or passenger and includes a Commemorative Patch, raffle chances and admission to the Great South Bay Music Festival. 100 percent of proceeds will benefit the Fortunato Breast Health Center at Mather Hospital in Port Jefferson. For more information or to preregister, riders are encouraged to visit WBAB.com. Registration begins at 3 p.m. Kickstands go up and the ride will begin at 5 p.m. sharp.
Upcoming Events
Attention Artists and Community
Mark your calendar “Art in the Park” – Saturday, Sept. 24. Rain date Sept. 25. For applications and information go to -www.farmingdalevillage.com_and click community events.
Karaoke Night Fundraiser
Hosted by the Farmingdale Knights of Columbus on July 23 at 7:30 p.m. Cost: $15 includes bar snacks, hot dogs, beer, wine and soda, coffee and dessert. This fundraising event will be held at the Knight of Columbus 2204, 1 Morton St., Farmingdale (Off Route 109 – behind 7-11. Advance tickets please. Call Pat 694-4295 or email lyn@stkilian@yahoo.com. Come enjoy a great reasonable night out plus check out the K of C Hall and beautiful back yard which is available to rent for your next party or event (free WIFI). Also come meet the K of C and Columbiettes of Farmingdale and consider becoming a member. Nonperishable items for St. Kilian’s Outreach Food Pantry will also be collected (bin is in Lobby of K of C Hall) and are always appreciated.
Live Music Wednesday Nights
At Carlyle on the Green, 88 Quaker Meeting House, Farmingdale. Doors open at 7 p.m.; music starts at 8:30 p.m. Call 501-9700:
•July 13: Mystic
Farmingdale High School Class of 1981 Reunion
The Farmingdale High School Class of 1981 Reunion is having its 30th Reunion on July 30. It will be held at the Stuart Thomas Manor in Farmingdale. Tickets can be purchased online at www.fhs81.info.
Ongoing Events
New Aviary at White Post Farms
The 2011 season at White Post Farms has begun and the “tweets” aren’t from twitter – they are the sounds coming from the new bird aviary at White Post Farms, 250 Old Country Rd., Melville, called Ronnie’s Birdie Landing. The large outdoor aviary is equipped with a 70 foot stream and a cascading waterfall and is home to countless colorful budgie birds and cockatiels. Birds fly freely through the landscaped area – as the public wanders through the aviary hand-feeding the birds with special feed sticks. This unique creation is the result of an idea born from Animal Farm owner Ron Brigati Jr. and his two young daughters, Sydney and Brooke. The youngest sibling Ronnie, age 3, has a rare syndrome that effects only six other children in the world. Ronnie has always enjoyed birds – and, inspired by Ronnie, the father and daughters together fully developed the idea for the aviary. The aviary is named Ronnie’s Birdie Landing after the young boy. Now Ronnie, his sisters and people of all ages who love birds can enjoy this unique experience offered only at Ronnie’s Birdie Landing. Open Saturdays and Sundays in June and September and Thursday-Sunday in July and August. It will also be open Labor Day. Call Ron Brigati Jr. 631-351-9373.
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 Wednesday of the month at 11 a.m. in Room 12, St. Frances de Chantal, 1309 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh.
•July 11 (and every second Monday of the month) at 6 p.m. at the Church of St. Jude, 3606 Lufberry Ave., Wantagh.
•July 15 (and every third Friday at 2 p.m. at St. Bernard’s Parish Center, 3100 Hempstead Tpke., Levittown.
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.
•Farmingdale Knights of Columbus meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 8 p.m. at 1 Morton St. (off 109). New members always welcome. Call 1-631-755-2204.
•Farmingdale Veterans of Foreign Wars. The Veterans of Foreign Corp. George Benkert Jr. Post of Farmingdale is actively recruiting veterans of Afghanistan, Iraq, Desert Storm, Vietnam, Korea and WWII. Membership requirements include active participation in a foreign conflict. For membership qualifications contact membership chairman Bob Fullam at 516-694-5530. The VFW building is at 635 Main St., Farmingdale, and members meet there on the second Tuesday of each month at 8:30 p.m.
•Farmingdale American Legion, Hugh C. Newman Post #449 for those who have served in the Armed Forces during various wars and conflicts such as WWII, Korea, Viet Nam and the Gulf War. Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month at VFW Post #516, 635 Main St., at 8:15 p.m. Call Commander Thomas Taylor 752-9613.
•Italian Culture Society at Farmingdale meets the last Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at Ellsworth W. Allen Park, Motor Ave. For lessons in Italian come early at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments are served. For private lessons call Francesca at 249-4543.
•Central Oyster Bay Democratic Club (COBDC) meets the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the community room at Ellsworth Allen Park, Motor Ave., Farmingdale. All are welcome to attend. The club serves the communities of Plainview, Bethpage, Old Bethpage, Farmingdale, North Massapequa, Massapequa Park and Massapequa. For more information email centoysterbaydems@gmail.com or attend a meeting.
•Farmingdale AARP Chapter 3967 welcomes new members, offers senior information, entertainment and Bingo at meetings which are held on the third Wednesday of the month at 1 p.m. at the Farmingdale Library. Call Ann Derasmo 631-694-2371.
•Green Living Seminars, a series hosted by Starflower Experiences at 7 p.m. at the Melville Branch of the Half Hollow Hills Library, 510 Sweet Hollow Rd., on the second Thursday of each month except July and August. Call 938-6152.
•Bethpage Masonic Lodge No. 975 Free and Accepted Masons will meet at 8 p.m. at the Hicksville Masonic Temple, 18 W. Nicholai St., Hicksville. Meetings are every second and fourth Friday. Call 731-2488.
•Italian Genealogical Group meetings are held on the second Saturday of every month from September to June at 10:30 a.m. at the Bethpage Library, 50 Powell Ave., Bethpage. Free. Call 631-931-3907. Free.
•Earthwalk conducted by the staff of Starflower Experiences on the first Sunday of every other month at 2 p.m. A light touch of nature on an unusual and enjoyable walk. For adults and children 9 and up. Meet at Sweet Hollow Hall in West Hills County Park, Melville. Fee of $2.50 per person. Call 938-6152 to sign up and for directions.
Ongoing Programs
Farmingdale Adult Day Care Center
A social day care program offering socialization and stimulation to persons 60 and over. The caring staff provides innovative activities for those who can no longer attend regular senior centers because of physical and/or mental impairment. It also affords respite to caregivers allowing them valued time to devote to matters of home or personal needs. This interfaith service meets on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 407 Main St. Support groups are also held once a month on Wednesdays. Call 293-8928.
Free Educational Services
Free courses and academic advice is available to economically and educationally disadvantages adults. The LI Educational Opportunity Center offers programs leading to employment in a variety of fields as well as entrance to college. The LIEOC has satellite units in many areas. Call the unit located at Hooper Hall, Farmingdale State College, at 631-434-3740 for further information.
Exhibit
LI Latino Art Exhibition. In the exhibition Expresiones: Celebrando Arte y Cultura Latina, The Long Island Latino Art Exhibition, on view through Aug. 4 and open to the general public, Briarcliffe College Art Gallery, 1055 Stewart Ave., Bethpage, will showcase local Latino artists Tonito Valderama, Lorena Salcedo-Watson, Rosamaria Eisler and Janet Cruz. This exhibition celebrates the culture of Long Island’s Hispanic community while it educates, provokes and inspires. Faculty members Beth Giacummo and Karyn Cernera Bush are curators of the exhibit. Contact Brenda Aguilar at the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce at 631-393-6400, or visit www.LIHCC.org.
Farmingdale State College Offers Free Instruction
In college preparation including: English, reading, math, biology and chemistry, preGED/College Prep. reading and math; business education including: word processing and computer literacy; health care programs, nurse assistant training, clinical training given in area nursing homes, phlebotomy, high school equivalency, English for international students, adult basic education and more. Come in today! Farmingdale State College, Hooper Hall. Call 420-2280. Financial eligibility required. Course offerings may vary according to unit EEO/AA.
At the Farmingdale Wantagh Jewish Center
Located at 3710 Woodbine Ave., Wantagh. Call 785-2445 for information on the following:
•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.
Adults and Children With Learning Disabilities
ACLD, a private not-for-profit agency, is offering individual and family counseling for the primary caregivers of individuals with developmental disabilities. Support groups are available for parents and siblings and new groups for senior parents, parents of transitioning high school students as well as a group for parents who have a developmental disability. Groups are held during day and evening hours and will be facilitated by a social worker at 807 South Oyster Bay Rd., Bethpage. Call Florence Horne 822-0028, ext. 167.
Farmingdale United Methodist Nursery School
Offers classes for children from 18 months old through 5 years old where they can grow, play and learn together. The school offers a well-rounded program designed to stimulate the child creatively, socially, intellectually, physically and emotionally. Children are exposed to a variety of art-media, paint, finger paint, chalk, dough, pasting, cutting, coloring, writing, block play, music, group work, books, circle and story time, cooking experiences, puppet show, all types of parties, movement classes, computers, outdoor and indoor large motor activities and stimulating walking distance field trips. For more information or class schedules, call the school 293-9078.
Bring a Smile to a Poor Person’s Face
That is the invitation being sent across LI by Hope for the Future Ministries, a Farmingdale-based not-for-profit organization which helps the poor and homeless. Items needed include warm hats and scarves, thermal gloves and socks, thermal underwear, sweatshirts and sweatpants, toiletries and toys, new gifts, unwrapped with price tags removed. Bring to Hope for the Future Ministries, 131 Verdi St. Call 752-5771.
Support Groups
The following support groups will be held at the Plainedge Baptist Church, 96 Stewart Ave., Bethpage. For free enrollment or information call 731-6736.
•Alcohol/Substance Dependency Support Group. Celebrate Recovery is a nationally acclaimed program that invites people of any faith or no faith at all to experience God’s healing power in the lives of all who suffer from alcohol or drug dependency. Mondays from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
•Divorce/Separation Support Group. DivorceCare helps people recover from the pain of separation and divorce. Become a part of a small support group of people who are experiencing the same. This is a non-denominational video seminar with nationally recognized experts on divorce and recovery. Thursdays from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
•Grief Recovery Support Group. GriefShare is a non-denominational, 13-week video seminar featuring interviews with leading authors, counselors, speakers and pastors with years of expertise in grief recovery. Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p.m.
Pretty New Thrift Shop
Donations are needed for the Pretty New Thrift Shop, 238 Main St., Farmingdale. The shop supports the work of Central Nassau Guidance and Counseling Services, Inc., a multi-service mental health and substance abuse agency located in Hicksville. The shop is open Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and accepts gently used clothing, housewares, furniture and collectibles. Call 420-1394.
Free Writer’s Workshops
Got a hidden talent? Why not share it and develop it at a free writer’s workshop? The LI Writer’s Guild is a friendly, Nassau County-based organization of amateur/professional, published/unpublished poets, essayists, novelists and short story writers who meet at informal workshops at the Levittown and Bethpage Libraries. Everything from plot development to characterization to basic literary theory for the fiction and nonfiction writer alike is discussed and practiced. There are reading and critiquing sessions and recommendations and contacts for the more serious writers seeking to publish their work is provided. For a schedule of workshops and social events, log onto www.liwritersguild.org.
