Christmas and Holiday Craft Fairs
Saturday, November 19
St. Ignatius School Open House
Sunday, November 20
West Island Model Railroad Annual Open House
Friday, November 25
Friday, November 18
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.
Massapequa/Hicksville Singles
Meet at the VFW Hall, 320 S Broadway, Hicksville, every Friday for social dancing from noon to 3 p.m. Includes 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. Also on Dec. 2, 8, 16, 23.
Saturday, November 19
Christmas and Holiday Craft Fairs
Food and refreshments, raffles, bake sale, Chinese Auction and new and exciting merchandise from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Holy Trinity High School, intersection of Newbridge Rd. (Route 106) and Stewart Ave., Hicksville. Presented by the Holy Trinity Diocesan H.S. Titan Parents Club. All profits support Holy Trinity’s student activities. Email: TitanClub@ holytrinityhs.echalk.com. The fair will also be held on Dec. 3.
Craft Fair
St. Pius V. School of Melville, will sponsor its 35th annual Craft Fair at the VFW Hall, 320 S. Broadway, Hicksville, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 19. The fair features lunch specials, bakery, homemade candy, pictures with Santa, handmade items, wood crafts, white elephant and more. Call 631-351-0116 for more information.
Sunday, November 20
St. Ignatius School Open House
Nursery, Pre-K and Kindergarten Open House at St. Ignatius Loyola School, 30 E. Cherry St., Hicksville, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 931-0831 or visit www.stignatius hicksville.org for more information.
Friday, November 25
West Island Model Railroad Annual Open House
The club acquired its facility in 2008 and has spent the last three years designing and constructing its new HO scale model railroad. The model railroad will be open Nov. 25, 26, 27, Dec. 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11 on Fridays from 7 to 9:30 p.m.; Saturdays 1 to 4 p.m.; Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. at 485 South Broadway, Unit 22A, in Hicksville. The new HO scale model railroad, named the Allegheny & Western, will depict selected scenes from actual rail lines ranging from Harrisburg, PA, in the west to New York harbor in the east, and as far north as the coal fields of eastern Pennsylvania. Club members have constructed a double track mainline over 650 feet in length (almost eleven scale miles). Trains, having realistic lighting and sound, are controlled by a state-of-the-art electronic control system. Scenery patterned after actual northeast locations is progressing, and will be a multi-year project. In addition to intensive mainline and yard operations, visitors will get the chance to see and discuss all aspects of constructing and operating model railroads with club members. The open house is the club’s major fund raising event, and donations are appreciated. Go to www.wimrrc. com, or call the club 433-6600.
Wednesday, November 30
Shoppers Night
From 6:30 to 10 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El, 123 Merrick Ave., East Meadow (two blocks south of Hempstead Tpke., off the M5 Exit on the Meadowbrook Pky.). Free admission. Vendors wanted. Contact andi@dinsky.com, 516-937-1420 or andreatoys@aol.com, 516-564-9392.
Thursday, December 1
Naval Enlisted Reserve Association
General meeting in the Marine Corps Center classroom, 605 Stewart Ave., Garden City, at 7:30 p.m. Open to all Maritime personal, Reserve active duty, veterans. Opportunity to learn, meet former shipmates. Bring a friend. call 526-0144.
Saturday, December 3
Jingle Bell 5K Run/Walk
Join the Arthritis Foundation for its Jingle Bell 5K Run/Walk at Old Bethpage Village Restoration. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. The event is a fun, festive way to kick-off the holidays including a holiday costume contest and Kids Fun Run. Proceeds from the event will allow us to continue providing programs and services to the 500,000 Long Islanders – including children – with doctor-diagnosed arthritis. Event information: www.lijbr.kintera.org or contact Juliet Vizbaras 631-427-8272, ext. 115. orjvizbaras@arthritis.org.
Upcoming Events
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.
Ongoing Program
Port North 7th Grade Super League Basketball
Port North is a 3 year old independent basketball team based out of Port Washington that plays year round in the super league at Island Garden and various tournaments in the metropolitan area. While the team has enjoyed success winning championships in 7th and 8th grade divisions this past season the emphasis is on teaching the fundamentals, developing good practice habits and preparing players for middle and high school basketball. The team has a professional trainer with over 20 years experience. We are currently looking for experienced players for next season. We have spots on teams for boys in the 7th grade next September. If you are interested or have any questions please email pwbballsal@aol.com.
Weekly Events
•Bible Studies conducted by the Cornerstone Christian Church of LI every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at 250 W. Old Country Rd., Country Bridge Plaza, (behind Antun’s Catering House; nearest cross road: Route 106). For more information call 342-1552 or go to www.cornerstonechristian churchny.com.
•Martial Arts America in Hicksville, 300 South Broadway, holds free Child Safety workshops on Saturdays. The free workshops are offered as part of the school’s monthly community service. For more information, visit www.MaaSchools.com or call 932-5275.
•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 Andrew Grieshaber 349-7801.
•Hicksville-Jericho Rotary Club meets every Thursday at 12:15 at Caracalla Ristorante, 102 Jericho Tpke., Syosset.
•Hicksville Homemakers business meeting from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the William Bennett Community Center, 28 W. Carl St. Come in and join the group and become a member. Classes held every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Monthly Events
•Charles Wagner American Legion Post 421, founded in 1919, meets the first and third Mondays of the month at 8 p.m. at the Hicksville VFW Hall, 320 S. Broadway, Hicksville. During July and August the post meets only the third Monday. All eligible veterans are most welcome. Dedicated to assisting veterans, POW-MIA, military, children and community. Come and help your fellow veterans. Write to the American Legion at PO Box 925, Hicksville NY, 11801.
•William M. Gouse Jr. Post #3211 VFW meeting at 8 p.m. at 320 S. Broadway. For information call 931-7843. Meetings are held every second and fourth Monday of each month.
•William M. Gouse Jr. Post #3211 VFW Ladies Auxiliary meets at 8 p.m. at 320 S. Broadway. Meetings are held every second Monday of the month.
•Central Nassau Chapter #1592 AARP meets at 1 p.m. on the first Tuesday (except July and August) of the month at Levittown Town Hall, 201 Levittown Pky., Hicksville. Anyone over the age of 50 and a national AARP member is invited to attend. No fee. For information call 794-9158.
• Board of Fire Commissioners regular meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month except in the month of December when the meeting is held on the first Tuesday. Meetings start at 6:30 p.m. in the board room of the E. Marie St. Firehouse. Meetings are also held on the third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at which time department matters and small details are discussed with the chiefs of the department.
•Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) was founded in 1978, is congressionally chartered and exclusively dedicated to Vietnam-era veterans and their families. VVA Chapter #82 is your Nassau County Chapter and meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 8 p.m. at Hicksville’s VFW Hall. Call 677-5384 for further information or contact us by e-mail at info@vvachapter82.org. Come and join your fellow Vietnam Veteran in support of each other.
•Order Sons of Italy in America invites those interested to join the Galileo Galilei Lodge #2253 in Hicksville. The meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at Wm. Bennett Community Building, 28 N. Carl St. Join by calling Marie Matassa 931-2843 for an application.
•NC Mothers of Twins Club, a caring support, education and resource for parents of multiples. Meetings are at 7:30 p.m. at the Parkway Community Church, 95 Stewart Ave., on the third Tuesday of each month with the exception of July and December. Call 616-3366 or visit www.NCMOC.org.
•Hicksville Historical Society. The trustees, members (and guests) of the HHS meet on the fourth Tuesday of March, May, September and November in the Kenneth Barnes Community Room in the Hicksville Library at 7:15 PM. Hickshistsoc@aol.com.
•Catholic War Veterans. All Catholics who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces are invited to attend the meeting of Joseph Barry Post No. 1946 of the Catholic War Veterans on the third Thursday of each month at 8 pm. at the Joseph Barry Knights of Columbus Council, 45 Heitz Pl. For information on joining call 433-5008.
•Perceptual Problems Affecting Reading/Learning. Free meetings about a little-known but common perceptual problem which affects the reading and learning capabilities of children and adults are held at Perceptual Change Associates, 120 Bethpage Rd., Hicksville. Seating is limited for the twice monthly meetings being held on the first Friday and second Thursday of each month from 2 to 3 p.m. For reservations to learn more about this easily correctable perceptual problem call 822-4900.
•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. For information call 731-2488. Meetings are every second and fourth Friday.
•The River Flows Coffee House, an evening of fellowship consisting of conversation, board games, music that rocks. Coffee provided by Starbucks and cake are offered. Presented by The River of Life Church, 15 Marie St., on the second Saturday of each month, from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. A free will offering of $7 per adult is allocated to a “Free Lunch Buffet” and other church ministries. Donations of nonperishable, prepackaged and canned, foods and personal hygiene products are needed to provide aid for the poor or homeless and can be dropped off Sundays from 1 to 3 p.m. or by appointment. Call Pastor James Cohen 937-9226.
Ongoing Programs
Exhibit
An ongoing exhibit of rocks and minerals, dinosaurs and fossils, butterflies and moths and historical artifacts and curiosities in Hicksville’s historic 1895 Heitz Place Courthouse. Now featuring the “Sights and Sounds” audioguide system in English and Spanish, the Naturalist’s Gift Shop and “Butterfly Days” every Thursday afternoon. Gregory Museum, Heitz Pl. and Bay Ave. Call 822-7505 or log onto www.gregorymuseum.org. Closed Mondays.
Thrift Shop
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.
Central Nassau Guidance & Counseling Services
Located at 950 South Oyster Bay Rd., Hicksville. Call 822-4060. The following programs are offered:
•The Community Program open to all people over 60 who are dealing with issues related to drugs or alcohol. This is an opportunity to talk confidentially with your peers as well as having the support and guidance of a skilled professional. Medicare and most other insurances are accepted.
•A support group for those who have family members with mental illness meets Mondays from 7 to 8 p.m. The fee is $5 per family. The staff is comprised of psychiatrists, registered nurses and certified social workers. Call 822-6111.
•An outpatient substance abuse agency offering a Parenting Group on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. This group specializes in parenting issues for substance abusers as well as parents whose children use drugs. All inquiries are confidential.
•Women’s Domestic Issues group provides support and education to women experiencing domestic conflict, child abuse, substance abuse and related issues. The focus will be on education, support as well as empowerment and proactive behavior. The group will be held on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Preregistration required.
•Young Adult Drug Addiction Group for people 18 to 21 who are recovering from drug addiction. The goals are to enhance skills, increase self-awareness and work toward a drug and alcohol free life. The group meets Thursdays at 8 p.m. All inquiries are confidential.
HUMC Food Pantry Open
Hunger is a real issue facing our local area. In response to this need, the Hicksville United Methodist Church, 130 Old Country Rd., opened a food pantry. The pantry is open on Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Non-perishable foods, paper goods and hygiene items are given to our neighbors in need. Contact us if you can help in any way. The pantry relies on private donations. If you would like to help fill our shelves, we accept donations. Call 516-931-2626.
Eyes of Learning
A non-profit metaphysical study group held at Levittown Hall, Levittown Pky., Hicksville. Membership is $15 for individuals; $25 joint membership per year. As a member, you will continue to receive a calendar mailed to your home six times per year and be entitled to a discount at all E.O.L. programs. Contact Patricia at: membership@eyesoflearning.org. Call 731-0909.
