Turkey Bowl Memorial Fundraiser
Saturday, November 26
Supermarket Bingo/ Chinese Auction
Wednesday, November 30
Holiday Lighting Ceremony
Thursday, December 1
Saturday, November 26
Turkey Bowl Memorial Fundraiser
The Fourth Annual Rick Bailey Memorial Turkey Bowl. Watch daytime flag football at MacArthur HS. 4 to 8 p.m. at Mulcahy’s Pub. Open bar, buffet, Live music by Jaded, raffle prizes. Memorial fundraiser for the John Theissen Children’s Foundation. Holiday toy drive collection. All are welcome for a fun evening. Tickets may be purchased at the door or in advance at Sal’s Place 1495 Hicksville Rd. Massapequa. For more details contact rickbaileymemorial@gmail.com.
Sunday, November 27
Bird Walk at Mill Pond Park
Join the South Shore Audubon Society for a bird walk at Mill Pond Park from 9:30 a.m. to noon. The group will meet at the park on the north side of Merrick Rd., west of the Wantagh State Pky. (Wantagh/Bellmore). Bring binoculars. Walk leaders and other birders and nature enthusiasts will be happy to share their knowledge and experience with you. The bird walk is free of charge. Rain, snow or temperature below 25 degrees F will cancel the bird walk. For more information, log onto www.ssaudubon.org or telephone Steve Schellenger 987-8103.
Winter Holiday Flea Market
Temple B’nai Torah, 2900 Jerusalem Ave. (corner of Oakfield), Wantagh, is holding its annual Winter Holiday Flea Market fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Quality new, merchandise, antiques, crafts, and collectables at discounted prices from top vendors and merchants are waiting for the savvy shopper. In case of inclement weather, leave your umbrella at home at shop indoors in the spacious social hall. For additional information call 221-2370 or visit www.temple-bnai-torah.org.
Monday, November 28
CHADD
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders of Nassau County will hold its monthly forum and support group at the East Meadow Jewish Center, 1400 Prospect Ave., East Meadow. Support groups meet from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. The parenting workshop at 8:30 p.m. is “Advocating for Your Child Without Losing Your Marbles.” Speaker: Valerie De Clara, educational advocate and Trainer with the LI Advocacy Center, Inc. Call 932-0903. Nassau-county@chadd.net, www.chadd.net/105.
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.
Supermarket Bingo/ Chinese Auction
MacArthur High School Varsity Cheerleading will be hosting a Supermarket Bingo/Chinese Auction Fundraiser at Levittown Hall, 201 Levittown Pky. Doors open 7 p.m. Admission is $10 which includes 8 bingo games. Bingo, raffles, prizes, 50/50. Call for tickets – Arlin 731-0453 or Irene-826-5334.
Thursday, December 1
Holiday Lighting Ceremony
East Meadow Chamber of Commerce and the Council of East Meadow Community Organizations invites the public to its 11th Annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony at 6 p.m. at the Town of Hempstead’s Veterans Memorial Park, Town Square (intersection of East Meadow Ave. and Prospect Ave.). Special appearance by Santa Claus. For questions call Dolores Rome 972-9872 or Liz Fries 359-4269.
Friday, December 2
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. Also on Dec. 8, 16, 23.
Craft Fair
Form 6 to 10 p.m. at Maria Regina Church, 3945 Jerusalem Ave., Seaford. Call 798-2415. Also on Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday, December 3
Holiday Craft Fair
The Annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair is being held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 3434 Hempstead Tpke., Levittown, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be over 30 vendors, a bake sale, granny’s attic, photos with Santa, Christmas trees and wreaths and refreshments. There’s something for everyone. Call 731-2314 for information.
Fabulous Holiday Fair
The Wantagh Memorial Congregational Church, 1845 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh, will hold its annual holiday fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year it is bigger and better than ever. There will be lots of vendors, including craft items and holiday gifts and a bake sale table. Refreshments will be available for purchase. The fair will be held in the Parish Hall (the white building next to the church). There is plenty of free parking and free admission. For info, call the church office 785-1829. The fair will also be held on Dec. 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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.
Ethnic Food Festival
Featuring pirogi, stuffed cabbage, baked goods, nut rolls, spinach pie, Greek salad, raffle baskets, ethnic religious items, craft tables for children, Amish table. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Gregory of NYSSA Orthodox Church, 1100 Hicksville Rd., Seaford (two blocks south off the Southern State Pky., Exit 29S on Hicksville Rd.). Also on Dec. 4 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday, December 4
Holiday Harmonies from Festive Flutes
The LI Flute Club presents a concert featuring a variety of seasonal classics that are guaranteed to put you in the spirit of the season. The 16-member Flute Ensemble will feature all members of the flute family from piccolo to bass flute. The ensemble, directed by Lauren Osnato, will play a variety of festive classics such as The Nutcracker Suite and A Christmas Overture to Parade of the Wooden Soldiers and Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. It’s a holiday celebration for children of all ages. Included in the LI Flute Club is Charlotte Loake of Levittown. The concert will be held at 1 p.m. at Old Westbury Gardens and is free with admissions to the gardens. The Edwardian Era Westbury House will be decorated for the season and don’t forget to stop and see Santa Claus.
Thursday, December 8
Shopping Extravaganza/ Chinese Auction
The Gardiners Ave PTA is holding a Shopping Extravaganza and Chinese Auction from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at 610 Gardiners Ave., Levittown. There will be tons of vendors selling clothes, shoes, toys, baked good, pocketbooks, jewelry, cooking essentials and so much more. The baskets for the auction are filled with high quality items as well as gift certificates, gift cards and sports tickets to all your favorite places. Don’t miss out on this amazing event. Chinese auction tickets will be sold at the door.
Annie Get Your Gun
Based on real-life sharp shooter, Annie Oakley, born Phoebe Anne Moses in Ohio 1860, she performed with Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show. According to Newsday, on July 3, 1922, 62 year old, Annie Oakley gave her final shooting exhibition at the Mineola Race Track. Annie and her husband, Frank Butler rented a house in Amityville in the 1920s. Includes the classic Irving Berlin songs There’s No Business Like Show Business, Anything You Can Do and They Say It’s Wonderful. Performances Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 11 at 2 p.m., Dec. 17 at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 18 at 2 p.m. at Temple B’nai Torah, 2900 Jerusalem Ave. and Oakfield, Wantagh. Presented by the TBT Junior Players. Tickets are $15 adults; $10 for senior citizens and children. Tickets are $15 adults; $10 for senior citizens and children. Performances are at Temple B’nai Torah, 2900 Jerusalem Avenue and Oakfield, Wantagh. To purchase single and group tickets call the ticket hotline 557-6288. No steps and convenient free parking.
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.stroke life.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 Event
Senior Citizens Helping the Unfortunate
Melody Makers of L.I. are collecting non-perishable food items for the less fortunate. The food, when collected, will be distributed through Island Harvest. Bring your contributions of food to Maestro Music Center, 160 Center Ln., Levittown, during normal studio hours. The food drive will continue through Nov. 30 and the participation of neighbors would be appreciated.
Support Our Troops Candy Drive
The Soldiers’ Angels Organization needs individually wrapped from manufacturer items: hard candy, Life Savers, licorice, gum, jaw breakers, gum balls, mints, jelly beans, sunflower seeds, nuts, crackers, pretzels, Slim Jim beef jerky (beef only – no pork products), Trail Mix, dried fruit, granola bars, protein bars. No chocolate. Candy/snack donations may be dropped off at Levitstyle, 19 Jerusalem Ave., Levittown. For questions contact mwheeler@soldiersangels.org or call 406-9217 or you may ship candy directly to: Soldiers’ Angels, 112 Greenhill Rd., Ramseur, NC37316 (include contact information).
Weekly Events
•Homemakers Club Levittown Day Chapter meeting from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays at the VFW Hall Post #9592, Hickory Ln. Call 579-4420.
•Overeaters Anonymous meeting every Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 474 Wantagh Ave., Levittown. Do you have a problem with food? We are a 12-step group for those who eat compulsively. Call 794-1333.
•Mid Nassau Jewish Retirement Club meets every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Temple Emanuel 123 Merrick Ave., East Meadow. New members are welcome. Call Marty Fein 485-3171.
•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.
•Adult Yiddish Classes beginners and advanced beginners/intermediates. Sundays at the Nassau Cultural Center, 574 East Meadow Ave., East Meadow. To register call 794-0506.
•New Attitudes Singles meets every Sunday at 6 p.m. at PieSanos Pizzeria, 2330 Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow. Call 851-6114. Singles meet and greet. Introductions and discussion. Fee $10 plus expenses.
Monthly Events
•Levittown Lions Club meets on the second Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at Domenico’s Restaurant. Call Tom Di Iorio at 242-2273 for more information.
•Levittown Historical Society. If you are interested in helping collect memorabilia, photographs, appliances and furnishings from the early days of Levittown, come down for an interesting evening. All welcome. No admission charge. Free refreshments. Brief business meeting. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Levittown Library. Meetings are held on the third Monday of the month (except July, Aug., Jan., Feb.). Call 735-9060.
•Levittown Community Council. Levittown and Island Trees organizations and residents are invited to monthly meetings of the Levittown Community Council held at 7:30 p.m. at Levittown Memorial Education Center in the Panther Room on the fourth Monday except in July and August. Informational programs relevant to the community are presented and refreshments are served. Meetings are open to the general public. Membership in the council is for residents and organizations in the areas comprised by the Levittown and Island Trees school districts.
•Faith on Tap addresses concerns of people in their 20s and 30s on issues of faith and morals, which have an impact on the lives of individuals, families, local communities and society at large. 7 to 9 p.m. on the fourth Monday of the month at the Wantagh Inn, across the street from the Wantagh railroad station. Admission is free. Call 378-0665. Not held in December, May, June, July or August.
•East Meadow Lions meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the East Meadow Library. Call John Persich 334-3730.
•Knights of Columbus Holy Innocents Council #3581 meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month at the council headquarters, 3581 Jeffries Rd., at 8 p.m. Call 735-1724 for rentals.
•Free Informational Lectures. Chiropractors Dr. Laraine Valenti and Dr. Michael Bernstein will hold free informational lectures in their office, 3000 Hempstead Tpke., Suite 304, on the first Thursday of each month from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Registration required by calling Lois 731-0712 or 579-4949. All attendees will receive a free reusable hot/cold pack and a certificate for a complimentary spinal examination and consultation.
•St. Bernard’s W/W Interfaith Organization general meeting at 8 to 11 p.m. at the Elks Club, 2612 Veterans Blvd., Massapequa. All are invited. Meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month. Call Chris 631-842-6734.
•The Levittown Chapter of the Red Hat Society meets the second Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. in the Community Room of the Levittown Library. Contact felinequeenjean@aol.com.
•Levittown South-North Wantagh Republican Club meets on the third Thursday of each month at 8 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 3123 N. Jerusalem Rd. Food is always served. There is no charge to attend and new members are always welcome. Call 731-7600 or 1esr@optonline.net.
•Levittown American Legion Post #1711 meets on the first and third Friday of each month at the Post Headquarters, 3123 North Jerusalem Rd., at 8 p.m. Any veterans residing in the area are encouraged to come and join the ranks to share the comradeship they had when serving as members of the Armed Forces.
•St. Bernard’s W/W Interfaith Organization Dance every fourth Friday at the Elks Club, Veterans Blvd., Massapequa, at 8 p.m. to midnight. $12. Call Chris 631-842-6734.
•Pet Loss Support Group for people who feel very sad about the loss or serious illness of their cat or dog. Group sessions meet the first and third Saturdays of every month from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the conference room at Bideawee, 3300 Beltagh Ave., Wantagh. Open to the public. No fee, but donations accepted to help Bide-A-Wee provide for the animals in its care until they are placed in loving homes. To register call Joan Stoppa 785-4199, ext. #1.
•East Meadow-Levittown JWV Post #709 meets every month except July and August, at 9 a.m. on the fourth Sunday at Levittown Hall, Levittown Pky., Hicksville. Breakfast is served and all new members are welcome. Call 933-9400.
Ongoing Programs
Levittown’s Brass and Percussion
A nonprofit organization that will teach kids, ages 8 to 88, to play an instrument and have fun parading, performing, competing and many social events. Free of charge. Beginners or experienced musicians welcome. Free transportation and instruments if needed. Have fun while learning music, discipline, responsibility, good self-esteem, team work, camaraderie and improve skills and motivation. Call Gary Jacobs 731-7819 or email Redcoat59@aol.com.
Cosmetology Program
Levittown Career and Technical Center at Abbey Ln. is offering the public salon services performed by students on Fridays from 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pricing for a haircut, shampoo and style, and manicure is $3. Permanent waves and highlights ($20) and hair coloring services ($10) are also available by appointment only. Call Kurt Witkofski or Nancy Stine at 520-8330, ext. 670.
Child and Adult Food Program
All children in attendance will be offered the same meals at no separate charge, with no physical segregation of, or other discriminating against, any child because of race, color, age, national origin, sex or handicap. This applies to Teacher’s Pets Child Care Centers in Levittown and Plainview. Call 731-3263.
At the Farmingdale Wantagh Jewish Center
Located at 3710 Woodbine Ave., Wantagh. Call 785-2445 for information on the following:
•Adult Education led by Rabbi Alan Lavin. Course #1 Torah Reading Skills. Learn and sharpen your basic skills to read Torah. Mondays at 7 p.m. Course #2 Basic Talmud. Learn the legends, laws and background of the Wisdom of the Rabbis. 8:10 p.m.
•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.
Levittown Historical Society and Museum
The organization collects, preserves and educates history of Levittown. Holds seven yearly general meetings in the Community Room of the Levittown Library and maintains the museum located in the Levittown Memorial Education Center, Room 10, 150 Abbey Ln., Levittown. The museum contains history of Levittown, WWII memorabilia, artifacts from the Levitt houses, toys, furniture, clothing of the ‘40s and ‘50s, replicas of the Levitt kitchen and the Levitt ranch living room. Gift shop. Regular hours Wednesdays 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. – Fridays 7 to 9 p.m. Weekday tours by appointment. Call 516-735-9060. Website – Levittownhistoricalsociety.org.
