Harvest Dinner
Saturday, November 5
See the Birds in Massapequa Preserve
Sunday, November 6
St. Kilian Women’s Club
Thursday, November 10
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.
Harvest Dinner
Come one, come all. Thanksgiving comes early to Wantagh. The Wantagh Memorial Congregational Church, 1845 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh, will be hosting its famous Harvest Dinner – turkey with all the trimmings, lots of desserts, too, at 6:30 p.m. Reservations are required. Cost is $13 per adult; $9 per child; children under 5 years old are free. The dinner will be held in the Parish Hall (the white building next to the church). Call the church office 785-1829 for more info and to make reservations. Checks should be made payable to Wantagh Memorial Congregational Church with Harvest Dinner on the memo line.
Sunday, November 6
See the Birds in Massapequa Preserve
Join the South Shore Audubon Society for a bird walk at the Massapequa Preserve from 9:30 a.m. to noon. The walk leaders and other birders and nature enthusiasts will be happy to share their knowledge and experience with you. The bird walk is free. Bring binoculars. Rain will cancel. The group will meet at the northeast parking lot at the Massapequa LI Railroad Station. For more information, log onto www.ssaudubon.org or telephone Steve Schellenger 987-8103.
Monday, November 7
Free Veterinary Lecture
Dog and cat owners are invited to attend a free veterinary lecture at 7:45 p.m. at the Syosset-Woodbury Community Center, 7600 Jericho Tpke., Woodbury. Guest speaker Dr. Alexis Baffa, DVM, staff veterinarian, Nassau-Suffolk Animal Hospital. Topic: Heartworm, Fleas, Ticks and Other Parasites that Can Infect Cats and Dogs. Sponsored by Long Island Cat Fanciers. More info: 1-631-277-3844.
Thursday, November 10
St. Kilian Women’s Club
Meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the Parish Center, located on the lower level of the church. Marie, owner and designer at In Full Bloom Florist will be the guest speaker. Marie will show how to “Celebrate the Holidays with Flowers.” Holiday specials will also be featured at In Full Bloom’s Open House at its new location, 70 Motor Ave., Farmingdale, on Nov. 19, which will also include live entertainment and refreshments. The public is invited to attend the Women’s Club meeting on Nov. 10. Refreshments will be served.
Friday, November 11
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. 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, November 12
Holiday Fair
Handmade fall and Christmas home decorations, crafts, gifts, baby quilts, homemade cakes and cookies and an Attic Treasures table. Coffee and cake available. 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 449 Stewart Ave., Bethpage (one block south of the railroad). No vendors please. Net proceeds will go to missions. Handicapped accessible. Admission is free. Call 931-8262.
Veterans Day Weekend at the American Airpower Museum
Visitors to the American Airpower Museum at Republic Airport and the Cradle of Aviation at Mitchel Field, will get admission to the other facility free of charge over the Veterans Weekend of Nov. 12 and 13, when visitors will be able to sit in the cockpits of legendary aircraft. The Cradle of Aviation (Charles Lindberg Blvd., Garden City) will open a number of aircraft cockpits to the public including three Grumman planes; the TBM Avenger of WWII, the twin engine G-21 Goose and the famous F-14 Tomcat. The American Airpower Museum at Republic Airport (1230 New Highway), will allow visitors to sit in the cockpit of the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt and the Douglas C-47 airborne transport plane. The Cradle of Aviation hosts Open Cockpit hours from noon to 4 p.m. Admission: adults $14; $12 children and vets. There is an additional charge for the museum’s movie theater presentation. The American Airpower Museum is open from 10:30 a.m. through 5 p.m. Admission $10 adults; $8 seniors and veterans; $5 for children. Buy one admission and get the second museum free.
Benefit Planned for Ella Kate Kearney
Family and friends of the Kearney family of Massapequa are hosting a fundraising benefit for Ella Kate Kearney from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Nutty Irishman, 323 Main St., Farmingdale. The Rotary Club of Great Neck is supporting the event. Ella is the two-year old daughter of Brian Kearney and Keri (Galante) Kearney who was recently diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma – a malignant tumor on her spine. Following emergency surgery to remove much of the tumor, Ella’s family received the devastating news that little Ella would require eight months of chemotherapy as well as radiation treatments that will take place out of state. Although Ella’s family has medical insurance to cover her treatment, her parents will need to take considerable time off from work and will have large expenses such as deductibles, travel for treatments and prescriptions. Kearney’s friends and family have come together to raise much needed funds to help them with these costs. The suggested donation for the event is $50 per person (children under 12 are free) and admission includes a full buffet as well as one free draft beer, wine or soda. The event will also feature entertainment, raffles and a silent auction. The committee would greatly appreciate any donations of gift cards, services, merchandise or other prizes for the raffles. To RSVP or donate, checks can be made payable to the “Great Neck Rotary Club” (indicate “Ella Kate Kearney Fund” in the memo section of check) and mailed to “Ella Kate Kearney Fund”, P.O. Box 357, Williston Park, NY 11596. You can also RSVP by emailing ellakatebenefit@gmail.com For more information, call 742-1505.
Sunday, November 13
Civil War Records of the Town of Oyster Bay
John E. Hammond, historian of the Town of Oyster Bay, will present a program on Civil War records of the town at 2 p.m. at the Farmingdale Public Library, 116 Merritts Rd. The presentation is the first in a fall-winter series of Sunday afternoon lectures sponsored by the Farmingdale-Bethpage Historical Society. Although the population of the entire Town of Oyster Bay was less than 8000 in 1860, more than 2000 young men volunteered for service in the war. Almost 600 fought in direct combat on many battlefields from Manassas to Gettysburg. Several young Oyster Bay soldiers were among the forces accepting General Robert E. Lee’s surrender at Appomattox in April 1865. Residents are invited to attend this informative free program, which also includes a display of Civil War miniature figurines. A social hour with refreshments follow the program. Additional information is available at www. fbhsli.org or by calling 249-3099.
Wednesday, November 16
Kiwanis Club of Farmingdale
Meeting at Tre Scalini Restaurant, 196 Main St., Farmingdale. 6:30 p.m. is socializing. 7 p.m. the meeting begins. Price Fixed dinner $22 per person. You do not need to have dinner in order to attend.All are welcome. Bring a friend. RSVP to FarmingdaleKiwan@aol.com.
Friday, November 18
Bunco Game Night
The Columbiettes are sponsoring a Bunco Game Night Fundraiser 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.
Upcoming Events
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.
•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.
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.
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 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.
•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.
