Holiday Craft Fair
Saturday, December 3
Fabulous Holiday Fair
Saturday, December 3
Shopping Extravaganza Chinese Auction
Thursday, December 8
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.
Angel of Hope Candle Light Vigil
The candlelight memorial service is for parents who have lost a child, of any age, for any reason. This is an opportunity for parents and friends to gather to remember their children who have left our lives too soon. The program is scheduled rain or shine. The healing ceremony will be held at the base of the Angel monument at Eisenhower Park at 4 p.m. After a few remarks, a moment of silence, the attendees are invited to leave a white flower at the base of the statue. Flowers and candles will be supplied. The public is welcome. For more information visit http:angelas house.org/angel-of-hope/events or email BPolicastro@angelashouse.org.
Sunday, December 4
Toy Drive
The 3rd Annual Frank Murphy Memorial Toy Drive will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Potters Pub, 2045 Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow. Help give toys to children in Winthrop & Nassau University Medical Center. Comp tailgate to all who bring a toy or gift card. Call 794-6698
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.
Tuesday, December 6
AARP #1592 Central Nassau Chapter
Meeting at Levittown Hall, 201 Levittown Pky., Hicksville. The Winter Wind Ensemble of Levittown’s MacArthur High School, directed by Joe Romano, will entertain. The program begins at 1 p.m. Seniors are invited. New members always welcome. No fee. For details call 794-9158.
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.
Sunday, December 11
Light the Night
An Island Trees community event. Together illuminate the community to celebrate pride and unity. Walk the beauty of your neighborhood and meet at Island Trees Memorial Middle School at 6 p.m. to enjoy free cookies and cocoa in celebration of Light the Night. 5 p.m. If you would like to purchase kits write name, number of kits, along with $10 cash and send it to IT Memorial Middle. Include phone number so pick-up can be arranged. You can also go to IT Memorial Middle school on Dec.11 from 1 to 3 p.m. to buy the light kits. All proceeds go to the purchasing of a new electronic sign to be placed at the ITMMS. Any questions: email: islandtrees councilofptas@gmail.com or call Jen 520-7850. Rain date Dec. 18 at 5 p.m. Second rain date Dec. 19 at 7 p.m.
Singles Association of LI
All singles ages 25 plus are invited to attend. Call 825-0633, www.geocities.com/ singlesassocofli or email: singlesassocofli@Yahoo.com for reservations. The Singles Association of LI will attend the following: End of the Year Holiday Dinner and Social. 2 p.m. at Domenico’s Pizzeria Ristorante, 3270 Hempstead Tpke., Levittown. Admission is $35 for the complete dinner. All drinks cash and carry. Social hour gathering at 2 p.m. at the concession stand. Dinner at 3 p.m. RSVP by Dec. 9.
Thursday, December 15
NAMI LI Regional Council
Meeting at 7 p.m. at North Shore University Hospital at Plainview, 888 Old Country Rd., Lecture Room (lower level). Call 694-7327. The meeting is free. Program: The Effects of Incarceration on Families with Barbara Allen, the Justice Project.
Sunday, December 17
Trees of Love Lighting Ceremony
Last Hope Animal Rescue will be continuing a holiday tradition at the new shelter, the Last Hope Adoption Center, 3300 Beltagh Ave., Wantagh, from 4 to 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served after the illumination ceremony. Previous to the lighting of the three decorated trees, participants purchase ribbons for $10 each. Red ribbons honor living pets and silver ribbons memorialize late pets. Pet’s names are written on the ribbons. A third tree is decorated in silver ribbons too, but these are to remember the countless discarded pets throughout the country euthanized each year at overcrowded shelters. Supporters can also purchase these symbolic ribbons. All “Trees of Love” proceeds benefit Last Hope’s rescued dogs and cats plus our community outreach programs such as Fix-A-Feral. For more information, or for a form to purchase ribbons in advance, visit www.lasthopeanimalrescue.org. To participate send name, address, telephone number, pet’s name, dog/cat/other, R-remember, H-honor, amount to Last Hope, Inc., PO Box 7025, Wantagh, NY 11793, by Dec. 15. You can come to the ceremony with information filled out or mail the names after Dec. 15 and Last Hope will try to make ribbons for these names too.
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 Event
Support Our Troops Candy Drive
The Soldiers’ Angels Organization needs individually wrapped prepackaged 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.
•Bingo For Kids/Families. On Tuesday evenings you can fun with your family at a special bingo designed just for kids. At Temple Beth-El of Bellmore, 1373 Bellmore Rd., N. Bellmore, play bingo for prizes (not cash). Doors open at 6 p.m. and games begin at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $5 per player. An adult must accompany the children. Adult play is optional. Bring a marker or purchase one at the event. The snack bar will be open at 6 p.m. and will serve a variety of reasonably priced items.
•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. Why be bored at home? 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.
•Cub Scout Round Up. Parents of boys in first – fifth grades who are interested in joining the Cub Scouts at Temple B’nai Torah, Wantagh, should contact Jeff Cohen at 205-1589. The Cub Scouts are sponsored by the Brotherhood of Temple B’nai Torah. Meetings are on Thursdays in the Youth Lounge from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. For more information about the Cub Scout Pack go to our website at www.troop189ny.com.
•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.
•Bel Canto Chorale. Each year, the chorale performs two major concerts and a benefit concert. All soloists are selected from within the membership. All voices are invited to rehearsals on Sundays from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Wantagh Memorial Congregational Church, 1845 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh. Call 541-0726 or e-mailbelcantochorale1@aol.com.
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.
•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.
•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.
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.
