Blood Drive
Saturday, October 22
LI VisionWalk
Sunday, October 23
Food Drive
Monday, October 24
Saturday, October 22
Blood Drive
From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Runner’s Edge, 242 Main St., Farmingdale (back parking lot). RSVP to schedule (15 minute increments between 10 a.m. and 3:45 p.m.) to: runnersedgetri@optonline.net or call 359-9409. Walk-ins are welcome. 20 percent off all purchases in the store at the drive (gift certificates and clearance items excluded).
Sunday, October 23
LI VisionWalk
The 5th Annual Long Island VisionWalk will be held at Jones Beach State Park, 1 Ocean Pky., Wantagh. Registration: 9 a.m.; Walk starts: 10 a.m. Join hundreds in the fight against blindness at VisionWalk, the national signature fundraising event of the Foundation Fighting Blindness. Since its inception in the spring of 2006, the program has raised over $18 million to fund sight-saving research for retinal diseases including retinitis pigmentosa, macular degeneration, Usher syndrome, and others. People are invited to form teams or walk independently at the free, family-friendly event, which will include activities for children, refreshments, a disc jockey, and more. To participate or support the walk visitwww.FightBlindness.org/LongIslandVisionWalk.
Monday, October 24
Food Drive
The Center for the Alignment of Body, Mind and Spirit be sponsoring a food drive for the Harry Chapin Food Bank from Oct. 24 through Oct. 29. Donations of nonperishable food items can be dropped off at 2050 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh, during our normal business hours. (Monday-Wednesday-Friday 9-1 and 3-7, Tuesday 4-7, Saturday 9:30-12:30. The Harry Chapin Food Bank provides emergency food where and when it is needed, sponsors programs that help families achieve self-sufficiency, and educates the general public about the causes and consequences of hunger on Long Island.
Friday, October 28
Head Injuries in Youth Sports
Preventing, Recognizing and Managing Head Injuries in Youth Sports: What ADs, Coaches and Staff Need to Know. Presented by the NC Sports Commission and Briarcliffe College. Discussion led by Steven Rokito, MD. Topics include protocol for handling concussions, liability issues for coaches and testimonials. Participants will hear personal stories from individuals who have experienced a head injury. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Briarcliffe College, Bethpage Campus. Admission $50. For information, tickets and sponsorships call Bryan Revello 718-207-0299 or bryan@nassausports.org.
Developmental Disabilities Conference
Molloy College Suffolk Center, 7180 Republic Airport, E. Farmingdale, will be presenting its first ever conference for parents of developmentally disabled children entitled: A Parent’s Guide to Post-Secondary Transition Planning: Securing Optimal Supports and Services for Developmentally Disabled Students. The conference is designed for parents, guardians and care-givers of developmentally disabled students who are making the transition from school to a variety of post-secondary life experiences. This conference will provide answers to questions that parents most frequently ask to help them understand this transition process. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. For further information on the conference and registration fees and procedures can be found at www.molloy.edu/ce/ddc, by calling 678-5000 ext. 6206 or by email at: conted@molloy.edu.
Social Ballroom Dancing
Takes place every Friday at the VFW, 320 South Broadway (107 South off of Old Country Rd., Hicksville) from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Social Dancing with or without a partner. Professional ballroom DJ, ballroom dance lesson, lunch, coffee, cake, pastries. $14 donation. Singles and couples welcome with or without a partner. For beginners and advanced. Email Dancezee@aol.com or call 718 -332-7825. Also on Nov. 4, 11, 18.
Massapequa/Hicksville Singles
Meet at the VFW Hall, 320 S Broadway, Hicksville, every Friday for social dancing from noon to 3 p.m. Include bagels, tuna fish, coffee, tea, pastries. Professional Ballroom DJ; professional dance lesson. $14 donation. With or without a partner. Dance hosts. Call 718-332-7825 or email Dancezee@aol.com.
Saturday, October 29
Rag-A-Muffin Parade
The Farmingdale Luncheon Rotary Club announces that it is sponsoring the Annual Rag-A-Muffin Parade assembling at 12:45 p.m. at Northside School and proceeding down Main St. to Village Green. All children of the community are invited to come and march in the parade in their Halloween costumes. Costumes will be judged and prizes awarded.
Document Shredding Fundraiser
Hosted by the Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce at the Stop & Shop parking lot, 55 Motor Ave., from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event supports the chamber’s mission of providing scholarships for Farmingdale high school seniors and sponsoring community events. Bring your personal household documents (no businesses please), ATM receipts, checks, old tax records, credit card statements, copies of bills, mail and other papers containing personal information that could provide thieves an easy way to steal money or an identity. All documents are shredded in a professional Mobile Shredding Truck, while you watch, and are then recycled. You can have up to 3 bags or 3 standard storage boxes of documents shredded for $10. No need to remove staples or paper clips. No plastic, cardboard or hard drives.
Thursday, November 3
Farmingdale Chamber Of Commerce
General meeting and election of officers at noon at CaraCara Mexican Grill, 354 Main St.
Saturday, November 5
America’s Poets Walk With Walt
The program, which will be held at the birthplace of America’s Good Gray Poet at 246 Old Walt Whitman Rd., Huntington Station, will be hosted by Whitman Birthplace Writer in Residence George Wallace. The program will pair a nationally prominent visiting writer with one of Long Island’s fine regional poets for a program of poetry and conversation. Individual tickets to the series will be on sale in advance, or at the door, for $15 per ticket or $70 for the full series. For further information about the series visit www.waltwhitman.org/component/eventlist/details/64. Today’s event: Hettie Jones with LI Poet of the Year Gladys Henderson. 7 to 9 p.m.
Upcoming Events
Bunco Game Night
The Columbiettes are sponsoring a Bunco Game Night Fundraiser on Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. (doors open 6:30 p.m.). Cost: $10 includes game, coffee and dessert, Prizes and raffles. The event will be held at Knight of Columbus 2204, 1 Morton St., Farmingdale (Off Route109 behind 7-11). Advance tickets only. Get a foursome together. Ask family and friends to join you. Very easy game to learn and lots of fun for all (lessons before the game starts). You move your seat as the game is played so lots of chance to make new friends. Nonperishable items for the Outreach Food Pantry will also be collected and are always appreciated. For advance tickets call Lyn 753-0923 or Diane 631-293-4290 or email lyn@stkilian@yahoo.com.
Founder’s Day Dinner
The Junior League of the Women’s Club of Farmingdale is having its annual Founder’s Day dinner on Nov. 30 at 6:30 p.m. at Domenico’s Restaurant in Levittown. The tickets are $35 per person for a full dinner and open bar. There will be a Chinese Auction. Contact Antoinette Greco 753-0468 for table reservations.
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.
•Every first Wednesday of the month at 11 a.m. in Room 12, St. Frances de Chantal, 1309 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh.
•Every second Monday of the month at 6 p.m. at the Church of St. Jude, 3606 Lufberry Ave., Wantagh.
•Every second Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Epilepsy Conference Room, Research Building Level C, 270-05 76th Ave., New Hyde Park.
•Every third Friday at 2 p.m. at St. Bernard’s Parish Center, 3100 Hempstead Tpke., Levittown.
•Oct. 26 and every fourth Wednesday at 6 p.m. in Room 106, St. James Parish Center, 80 Hicksville Rd., Seaford.
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.
Jamaica High School Reunion
ALL JHS alumni are invited to join in the 60th Anniversary Reunion on Oct. 30 at noon at the Residence Inn by Marriott (the Terrace Room), 9 Gerhardt Rd., Plainview. Champagne Luncheon. Contact: Marsha Cymberg Berkowitz 516-486-6809 or Gerry Sugarman 239-304-5444 or Gerrysugie@aol.com.
Vendors Needed
Contact Terry 221-6593 or mcmullenpro33@yahoo.com. All events are a fundraiser for missionaries in Tanzania Africa:
•Craft and Holiday Gift Fair Expo Nov. 12 and 13 at the Marriott Courtyard (Walmart Center), 2 Marriott Plaza, Farmingdale.
•Holiday Craft and Gift Fair Spectacular Nov. 19 at the Marriott Courtyard (Walmart Center), 2 Marriott Plaza, Farmingdale.
•Arts and Craft Holiday Gift Fair Expo Nov. 26 at the Marriott Courtyard (Walmart Center), 2 Marriott Plaza, Farmingdale.
•Fine Arts and Craft Holiday Expo Nov. 27 at the Hilton Hotel, 598 Broadhollow Rd., Melville.
•Fine Arts and Craft Holiday Extravaganza Dec. 3 and 4 at the Marriott Courtyard (Walmart Center), 2 Marriott Plaza, Farmingdale.
Ongoing Events
Pumpkin Patch
The Wantagh Memorial Congregational Church, 1845 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh, is holding its annual Pumpkin Patch. There will be gourds and corn stalks available. The hours are Monday – Friday from 1 to 7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. It will be open through Oct. 31 on the front lawn of the church.
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 meets the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Farmingdale Knights of Columbus Hall #2204, 1 Morton St., Farmingdale (off Route 109 behind 7-11). This wonderful faith-filled Catholic women’s organization is based on charity with emphasis on helping our local community. We would love it if you would think about joining us. If interested in learning more call Diane at 631-293-4290 or Lyn at 516-753-0923 or even better, email: 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
Milton Glaser: To Inform and Delight, an exhibition of Glaser’s most storied posters presented by Farmingdale State College. Throughout his career, Milton Glaser has been a prolific creator of posters. His art is the embodiment of American visual culture during the latter half of the 20th century. In 2002, he was inducted into the Society of Illustrators Hall of Fame and in 2004, he was selected for the lifetime achievement award of the Smithsonian Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum. These two awards speak to and celebrate an epic career that has seamlessly knit together the worlds of graphic design and illustration and will forever deeply influence the way we see. On view through Oct. 28 in the The Memorial Gallery at Farmingdale State College, 2350 Broadhollow Rd. (Route 110). All welcome. Gallery hours: Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free and the gallery is accessible to persons with mobility impairments. Call 631-420-6118. 631-420-2181.
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.
