Giant Train Show
Saturday, January 14
Birthday Blood Drive
Monday, January 16
NAMI LI Regional Council
Thursday, January 19
Saturday, January 14
Giant Train Show
Featuring 12 operating model railroads, MTA/LIRR T.R.A.C.K.S. Program and circus model displays. Sponsored by the Bethpage HS PTSA Council and the Northrop Grumman Model Railroad Society. 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Bethpage High School, Cherry and Stewart Aves., Bethpage (Exit 9, Route 135). Donation to the scholarship fund: $5 ($1 for children), good for all ages, snacks and lunch are available, wheelchair accessible. Info (weekdays) 346-9071. The model railroads range in size from 2 feet x 3 feet to 20 feet x 30 feet and Z scale to G Scale – a great way to get ideas on how to set up your train set. This is the largest all model train show in the area.
Monday, January 16
Birthday Blood Drive
Help Long Island Blood Services meet its need for blood by donating the Gift of Life. Mindy Davidson is hosting a Birthday Blood Drive at Runner’s Edge from noon to 6 p.m. at 242 Main St., Farmingdale. RSVP to schedule (15 minute increments between noon and 6 p.m.) to: Mindyruns@aol.com 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).
Thursday, January 19
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. Subject: Brain Stimulation Treatments in Psychiatry, Focus on TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation). Speaker: Dr. Frank Dowling, clinical associate professor of psychiatry at SUNYSB, medical director of Clubhouse of Suffolk.
Friday, January 20
Senator Fuschillo Online Q&A Chat
Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (R-Merrick) invites residents to participate in an online Q & A chat session he will be holding between 12:30 and 1 p.m. The Q & A will be held on Senator Fuschillo’s website, Fuschillo.nysenate.gov. This Q & A session allows people to participate in a town hall style meeting without ever having to leave their home or office,” said Senator Fuschillo. “I encourage everyone to submit their questions and then watch the session.” Residents can submit questions for the session anytime prior to or during the session. Individuals who would like to submit a question can do so by visiting Senator Fuschillo’s website. Residents who do not have access to the Internet but have an issue they would like to share with Senator Fuschillo can call his office 882-0630.
Saturday, January 21
JC Café
The JC Café at Farmingdale United Methodist Church, 407 Main St. (corner of Grant Ave), will host contemporary Christian singing group Jesussheep, a group begun almost 20 years ago by a young spirit-filled mother who decided to share the words and music that spoke to her heart. Others joined her and soon the group was performing original songs with a folk sound and a clear message and showcasing their artwork at various churches and community venues. Doors open at 7 p.m. with complimentary coffee and dessert and the program begins at 7:30 p.m. Suggested donation is $5. Snow date Jan. 28. For further information call 694-3424 or visit farmingdaleumc.org.
Sunday, January 22
The Battle for New York
Presented by the Farmingdale-Bethpage Historical Society. Author Barnet Schecter will tell the story of how New York City became the pivot on which the American Revolution turned. The battles in this area defined the strategies that both sides used to conduct the Revolutionary War from this point forward. 2 p.m. at the Farmingdale Library, 116 Merritts Rd. Free and open to the public. Go to www.fbhsli.org.
Wednesday, January 25
Grumman Retiree Club
Bethpage Chapter will have a meeting for its members and former employees at the Crest Hollow Country Club, 8325 Jericho Tpke., Woodbury. Lunch at noon reservations required). Meeting at 1 p.m. Call 575-3777. Speaker’s subject: “Carbon Monoxide in the Home.”
Sunday, January 29
Auditions
For the musical Gypsy by Stephen Sondheim, Jule Styne and Arthur Laurents. All roles open except Rose – adults and children should audition. Bring photo and résumé and sheet music (something from Gypsy preferred). An accompanist will be provided. Be prepared to dance as well. Director: Tom Wallace. Auditions will be held on Jan. 29 at 2 p.m. and Feb. 1 at 7 p.m. at Temle B’nai Torah, 2900 Jerusalem Ave. and Oakfield Ave., Wantagh. Performance dates: June 16, 17, 23 and 24 at Temple B’nai Torah. Information/appointments: Call 917-453-4762 and/or e-mail your picture and résumé and questions to cckirby2@gmail.com
Ongoing 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.
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.
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
•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.
•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.
•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.
•The Knights of Columbus Rt. Rev. Msgr. William A. Delaney Council #5983 meets on the first and third Thursdays of each month at the council located at 110 Merritts Rd., Farmingdale, at 8 p.m. Members only. For hall rentals, call 390-1281. For membership information, call 804-8998.
•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.
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.
