Labor Day Weekend at the American Airpower Museum
Saturday, September 3
Farmingdale Main Street Mile
Saturday, September 3
Meeting for Business Leaders
Wednesday, September 7
Saturday, September 3
Labor Day Weekend at the American Airpower Museum
In what has become a LI Labor Day weekend tradition, the American Airpower Museum at Republic Airport, 1230 New Hwy., Farmingdale, will be offering a holiday filled with activities that salute our military heritage including a Tuskegee Airmen Remembrance flight, Corsair fighters that pay tribute to 100 years of American Naval Aviation, a C-47 Airborne “assault” and an armor parade that salutes those American GIs who rolled across France during the summer of 1944. With period aircraft flying overhead and WWII armor rumbling down the museum’s ramp, flight experiences will also be available for those who want to travel back in time. Tram rides down the flightline will end at the restored control tower for those willing to climb to the top of the restored building. A special tribute will also be paid to former LI defense workers who worked at Grumman or Republic with a number of the museum’s historic Republic Aviation aircraft being displayed for the first time together in one place where they were built decades ago. Those who arrive with LI defense industry memorabilia for permanent display at the museum will be afforded special discounts. Activities will be held Sept. 3-5 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission; adults $15; seniors and vets $10; children $5.
Farmingdale Main Street Mile
This year, Pat LaFontaine and Frank Brinka of B103 Radio will be at the race, which also includes a post race fundraiser at Croxley’s Alehouse. There will also be a great raffle with many great prizes that include Yankee and Islander tickets, Islander memorabilia, Polar Heart Rate Monitors, PC Richard and Staples gift certificates, many other prizes, and the grand prize – a Fuji Road Bike. All proceeds will go towards Companions in Courage Foundation (http://www.cic16.org).
Wednesday, September 7
Meeting for Business Leaders
The Safe Place Rotary International will host a meeting for business leaders in the Bethpage/Plainview area at 8:30 a.m. at 15 Grumman Rd. West, Building B, second floor, Bethpage. For more information or to confirm attendance email Gabor Karsai at karsai@aol.com or call 359-8028.
Rebuilding Together, LI
An organization of volunteers that does free home repairs for low-income families particularly those who are elderly, disabled and/or single parent families at no cost to the homeowner. The next meeting of Rebuilding Together, LI, will be held at 2 p.m. at the Farmingdale Library, 116 Merritts Rd. Rebuilding Together is a non-sectarian volunteer organization that repairs homes for low-income families. Call 541-7322.
Thursday, September 8
Remembrance Walk
You are invited to participate in the Farmingdale Community Summit Council’s 9/11 Remembrance Walk. The walk will begin at 5:30 p.m. from Allen Park on Motor Ave. to the Farmingdale Library on Merritts Rd. The summit is asking all community groups, civic associations, Scouts and chamber members to participate. In addition to the walk, there will be an unveiling of a small piece of steel from the World Trade Center. The Remembrance Walk is an opportunity to recognize and honor the victims of the 9/11 attacks, including first responders as well as those in the military serving overseas as a result of the attack. Any questions, contact Mark Wenzel YES Community Counseling Center 799-3203.
Friday, September 9
Social Ballroom Dancing
Takes place in Hicksville at the VFW Post, 320 South Broadway, every Friday from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Tuna salad, coffee, tea, bagels, bialys, pastries. Professional ballroom DJ. Wood dance floor, free dance lesson, couples and singles tables. Dance hosts for single ladies. Donation $15pp. Also on Sept. 16, 23, Oct. 14, 21, 28.
Saturday, September 10
Fitness Open House
Fitness classes every half hour from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Physical Solutions,1211 Stewart Ave., Bethpage. Try Yoga, Zumba, Pilates, Strength and Toning. Fitness screenings and nutritional screenings too. Healthy refreshments, specials and prizes. Free. Call to register 576-5751. Go to www.physicalsolutionsli.com for more information.
Sunday, September 11
9-11 Observance
The Farmingdale United Methodist Church, 407 Main St. (corner of Grant Ave.), will be open to the community from 1 to 4 p.m. for quiet reflection and prayer to mark the tenth anniversary of the events of 9-11-01. Everyone is welcome.
Sept. 11 Tenth Anniversary Ceremony
Residents are invited to join with the members of the North Massapequa Fire Department, who will be hosting a solemn ceremony marking the 10th Anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States of America. The ceremony will take place at 9 a.m. in front of the North Massapequa Fire Department Headquarters, 1000 North Broadway, North Massapequa. The ceremony will provide a fitting backdrop for a place of remembrance. As part of the agenda, the names of local victims of the attacks will be read out loud. Anyone attending the ceremony can include the name of a loved one lost on September 11 to be read at the ceremony. To do this, residents can either drop the name off on a card at the fire department headquarters’ mailbox or leave the name on the answering machine of the chief’s office 579-0900, ext. 1610.
Bird Walk at Jones Beach West End
Join the South Shore Audubon Society on a bird walk at the West End of Jones Beach State Park. The walk will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the northeast corner of the parking lot at Jones Beach West End #2. Rain will cancel the walk. Walk leaders and other birders and nature enthusiasts will be happy to share their knowledge and experience with you. Bring binoculars. The bird walk is free of charge, but State Park vehicle use fees apply. For more information, log onto www.ssaudubon.org or telephone Steven Schellenger 987-8103.
Tuesday, September 13
Farmingdale Chapter of Homemakers Council of NC
Will hold its meeting at 10 a.m. at Ellsworth Allen Town Park in Farmingdale. New members welcome. Come join for the program and refreshments. Contact Barbara 249-0976 for more information.
Friday, September 16
LI NAIM W&W Dance
From 8 p.m. to midnight at the Massapequa Elks, Veterans Blvd., Massapequa. All welcome. Cost $14. DJ Ray will be playing for the dance. Call Frank 781-4763.
Saturday, September 17
Food collection Drive
Run by the Farmingdale Rotary Club on Sept. 17 and 18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the new Stop & Shop Supermarket, Motor Ave. With the cooperation of Stop & Shop, volunteer Rotarians will be on hand to receive all food contributions. The entire project is chaired by Rotarian Yasuo Usui and all the proceeds will go to benefit St. Kilian’s Church Outreach Program. The Farmingdale Rotary Club is once again going that extra mile for the benefit of the community.
Pedals for Progress
Pedals for Progress collects used bicycles to give to people in developing nations, helping them get to and from work and become more self-sufficient. The collection will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Massapequa High School Main Campus’s East parking lot. Rain or shine. Anyone with an adult or child’s bicycle in repairable condition is urged to donate his or her bike to this worthy cause. Organizers will not accept bikes for parts or disassembled bikes. It costs $40 to collect, process, ship, rebuild and distribute each bicycle. A donation toward shipping costs is necessary (suggested minimum $10 per bike). All cash and material donations are fully tax deductible and a receipt will be available at the collection site. Pedals for Progress will also accept working portable sewing machines. Sponsored by Tyler Novet for his upcoming Eagle Scout Service Project. For more information call 799-2496 or email TylersBikeDrive@yahoo.com.
Upcoming Events
Art in the Park
Mark your calendar “Art in the Park” – Saturday, Sept. 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. “On the Green,” Main St., Farmingdale. Rain date Sept. 25. Bring your paintings, photography, sculptures, watercolors, pastels, drawings to display. Ribbons to be awarded. For applications and information go to www.farmingdalevillage.com and click community events. Sponsored by the Women’s Club of Farmingdale and the Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce. Call 752-7493. 694-3269 or 420-9352.
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. Go to www.strokelife.org.
•Sept. 7 (and every first Wednesday of the month at 11 a.m. in Room 12, St. Frances de Chantal, 1309 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh.
•Sept. 12 (and every second Monday of the month at 6 p.m. at the Church of St. Jude, 3606 Lufberry Ave., Wantagh.
•Sept. 16 (and every third Friday at 2 p.m. at St. Bernard’s Parish Center, 3100 Hempstead Tpke., Levittown.
Train Show Trip
The Farmingdale-Bethpage Historical Society will host a trip to the annual Holiday Train Show at the New York Botanical Gardens on Nov. 30. Register before Sept. 30. Contact Bill Johnston 249-3099 for more information.
Ongoing Events
Amityville Farmers Market
Every Friday from 2 to 7 p.m. through Sept 30 at the 9/11 Memorial Park, Route 110, Amityville. Farm fresh produce, dairy products, eggs, gluten free organic artisan baker and much more. Contact Jaime for more info 297-7997.
Certified Organic Farm Stand
Every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Sept. 24, the cooperative organic farm at the Old Bethpage Restoration Village holds a farm stand that is open to the public. For more information on Dan and Caroline’s cooperative farm in Old Bethpage, visit http://www.restorationfarm.com/index.html.
Senior Pops Orchestra
The Senior Pops Orchestra is seeking string players, especially string bass. The orchestra meets every Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to noon in Melville. Join a fun group. Visit www.seniorpops.org, to find out more about the orchestra.
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.
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.
