Governor Cuomo’s Budget Address Presentation
Friday, March 2
St. Patrick’s Parade
Sunday, March 4
Farmingdale Chapter Homemakers Council
Tuesday, March 6
Friday, March 2
Governor Cuomo’s Budget Address Presentation
Join NYS Commissioner Of Parks Rose Harvey and members of Governor Cuomo’s team, with a presentation of Governor Cuomo’s Budget Address by NYS Cabinet Member CEO Empire State Development -Ken Adams. 1 to 2 p.m. at the Farmingdale Library, 116 Merritts Rd. Come learn about Governor Cuomo’s proposal and speak to his team. Co-hosted by Mayor George Starkie and Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce. Space is limited. RSVP at 516-317-4064.
Sunday, March 4
St. Patrick’s Parade
The festivities begin at the 1 p.m. Mass at St. Martin of Tours Church. Immediately after Mass at 2 p.m., Grand Marshal Eamon Fitzgerald, family, friends and visiting dignitaries will join the color guard, pipe bands and marching units in front of St. Martin’s. Featured in this year’s parade are the Nassau Firefighters Pipes & Drums, the American Celtic Pipe Band, the Tara Band and the FDNY Emerald Society Pipes & Drums along with veteran’s groups, historic re-enactment groups, AOH members, fire departments, scouts and the perennial favorite – the K-9 Brigade. The parade route begins on Central Ave., Bethpage, down Stewart Ave. and returning on Broadway to the Showmobile where the Grand Marshal and elected officials will review the parade.
Maurer Foundation Flamingo Bowl
Have fun and raise money for breast health education. Only $100 per bowler. Includes: T-shirt, two games, shoe rental and food/soda. Teams of five recommended. Create a team to challenge coworkers, friends, family or even a team from a rival company. Strike out those winter blues while bowling for a cause. Sponsorships available. 1 to 3 p.m. at 300 Long Island, 895 Walt Whitman Rd., Melville. For more info, visit www.maurerfoundation.org/flamingo or call Jennifer Hirsch 631- 524-5151.
Tuesday, March 6
Farmingdale Chapter Homemakers Council
Meeting at 10 a.m. at Ellsworth Allen Town Park, Motor Ave., Farmingdale. Come for programs and refreshments. New members welcome. Call Barbara 249-0976 for further information. Program: Supermarket Bingo.
Wednesday, March 7
Rebuilding Together, LI
An organization of volunteers that does free home repairs for low-income families particularly those who are elderly, disabled and/or single parent families at no cost to the homeowner. 2 p.m. at the Farmingdale Library, 116 Merritts Rd. (249-9090). Rebuilding Together is a non-sectarian volunteer organization that repairs homes for low-income families. For further information, call 541-7322.
Defensive Driving
Sponsored by the Community Center of Plainview-Old Bethpage and the N.Y.S.P. State approved for insurance and point reduction. March 7 and 14 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Plainview Middle School, Central Park Rd. To register call 1-516-495-4786. There is a connection problem in some areas of Nassau County. You must dial 1-516 first even if that is your area code.
Thursday, March 8
Public Meeting on Farmingdale Plaza Cleaners Site
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, in conjunction with the State Department of Health, will hold a public meeting at 7 p.m., to present a proposed clean-up plan for the Farmingdale Plaza Cleaners site in Farmingdale. The meeting will be held at Farmingdale Library, 116 Merritts Rd. DEC and DOH staff will describe the contents of the cleanup proposal (called a Proposed Remedial Action Plan). The off-site groundwater is still being investigated to determine the horizontal and vertical extent of the volatile organic compounds plume. The site is listed as a Class “2” site in the State Registry of Inactive Hazardous Waste Sites (list of State Superfund sites). A Class 2 site represents a significant threat to public health or the environment, action is required.
Mobile Town Hall Meeting
County Executive Edward Mangano will be hosting new Mobile Town Hall Meetings at different locations throughout the county. The meetings will provide residents the opportunity to share their views and have their concerns addressed by representatives of the County Executive’s Office and county departments. “I welcome all residents to attend and participate in these Mobile Town Hall Meetings. These meetings provide an important opportunity to hear directly from the residents and provide them with services the county departments have to offer,” said Mangano. The meetings occur two days per week at various locations. The next local meeting will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. at Farmingdale Library, 116 Merrits Rd.
Friday, March 9
Long Island Rose Society
Meeting at 7 p.m. at the Plainview Old-Bethpage Library. The featured speaker is Ann Marie Zawistowski, the curator of The Rose Garden at Old Westbury Gardens. She will present a program entitled “The Organic Rose Garden,” the history of transitioning to organic care in a public setting, the highs and lows. Consulting Rosarians are available to answer questions. Admission is free. Refreshments are served.
Saturday, March 10
Fashion Show
From the Reel to the Runway, FHS PTA Fashion Show 2012, will be held at 6 p.m. in the Farmingdale H.S. Commons. Tickets are available for $15/adults and $5/students. Come enjoy music and fun, raffles, complimentary drinks and snacks while our models show off the latest fashions/ All proceeds go to the FHS PTA Scholarship Fund. Order tickets by sending a check written out to “FHS PTA” to Joanne Acton, 198 N. Oak St., N. Massapequa, NY 11758 (include your name, phone number and the number of adult and student tickets required.) Your tickets will be held at the “Will Call” table. A limited number of tickets will also be available the night of the show.
Nite at the Races
Sponsored by the Women’s Club of Farmingdale from 7 to 11 p.m. at St. Luke’s Fellowship Hall, Conklin St., Farmingdale. $20 per person includes beer, wine, soda, snacks, coffee, tea and dessert. Bring your own food. 10 races and Daily Double, door prize, raffles, 50/50. For tickets and information, contact: 516-473-3870 or 516-724-6322.
Food Drive
Held by the Farmingdale Rotary Club from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Stop and Shop, Motor Ave., Farmingdale. Also on March 11.
Art Auction
The Sisterhood of Temple B’nai Torah, 2900 Jerusalem and Oakfield Aves., Wantagh, in conjunction with Marlin Fine Arts of Long Island, will sponsor a fundraiser Art Auction from 7 to 10 p.m. View Contemporary, Southwestern, Americana and more. $5 per person includes admission, wine and Cheese, hors D’oeuvres and coffee. Reservations requested. Call Joni at 221-2370.
LI Yoga Association Workshop
From 1 to 4 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 407 Main St. There is a fee for this event. Call 631-261-1777.
Sunday, March 11
Pediatric Cancer Research Fundraiser
The St. Baldrick’s Foundation will hold a local fundraising event at Jackie Reilly’s Irish Pub & Restauarant in Bethpage from noon to 7 p.m. to raise money in support of pediatric cancer research. At this event volunteers agree to have their heads shaved in solidarity and support of kids who lose their hair due to the harsh after effects of chemotherapy treatments. The “shavees” ask their friends and family to make monetary donations on their “heads” and then on the day of the event, volunteer barbers shave it all off.. Check out stbaldricks.org and search for the Jackie Reilly’s venue.
Corn Beef and Cabbage Dinner
St. Thomas Episcopal Churchwomen, 298 Conklin St., Farmingdale are holding the annual corn beef and cabbage dinner at 5 p.m. The cost is $12 adults; $5 children under 12. The menu consists of corn beef, cabbage, carrots, potatoes, Irish soda bread, rye bread, dessert, wine, beer, soda, coffee, tea. Call the office 516-752-9254 for reservations. Walk-ins welcome.
Low Cost Pet Vaccination Clinic
Last Hope Animal Rescue will be sponsoring a low cost pet vaccination clinic for cats and dogs at the Wantagh Adoption Center, 3300 Beltagh Ave., Wantagh, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. $5 – Rabies; $12 – Canine and Feline Distemper; $12 – Canine Bordatella. No appointment necessary. Pets must be at least two months old for distemper and Bordatella and four months old for Rabies. All dogs must be on leashes and cats in carriers. Call 516-417-0222 or 631-205-5069. Visit www.lasthopeanimalrescue.org.
Wednesday, March 14
10 Fundraising Tips In 60 Minutes
The Association of Fundraising Professionals presents the highly popular Mentoring Express at the offices of Greco Planning, Inc., 105 Broad Hollow Rd., Melville, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The event includes a light supper, one-on-one mentoring, and a question and answer session with leaders in fundraising. Topic choices include but are not limited to major gifts, annual campaigns, direct mail, board development, special events, corporate giving, proposal writing, strategic planning, and planned giving. The program is free to AFPLI members; $45 nonmembers, who must pay at the door by check. Due to the special nature of the program, preregistration is required by March 12. The registration form is available online at http://www.afpli.org/upcoming_events.php and should be faxed to the AFPLI office at 631-249-5010. For further information, call Cindy Doerler 631-806-6769 or the AFPLI office 631-249-5008.
Thursday, March 15
Kiwanis Club of Farmingdale
Join Kiwanis as the club works to change the world for the better, one child and one community at a time. Meetings are held on the first and third Thursdays of the month at Tre Scalini Restaurant, 196 Main St., Farmingdale. Email Farmingdalekiwan@aol.com.
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 or 367-1893. Program: Representing Clients with Mental Illness. Speaker: Matthew J. Rosenblum, attorney at law.
Sunday, March 18
St. Patrick’s Day Dinner and Auction
Last Hope Animal Rescue is hosting a St. Patrick’s Day Dinner and Auction on from 5 to 8 p.m. at HR Singletons, 150 Hicksville Rd., Bethpage. Tickets are $52 per person; $40 for children 10 years old and under. Dinner includes appetizer, salad, main course and dessert. Join Last Hope Animal Rescue for a fun-filled evening featuring a 50/50 “Pot of Gold,” plus regular, silent and Chinese auctions. All proceeds benefit Last Hope’s foster dogs and cats plus community outreach programs such as Fix-A-Feral. For more information, call 516-935-0503 or 516-921-2008; or visit www.lasthopeanimalrescue.org.
Upcoming Events
Goods and Services Auction
The Farmingdale Wantagh Jewish Center, 3710 Woodbine Ave. Wantagh, will once again present its famous and fabulous Goods and Services Auction on March 24 at 8 p.m. Included will be many items and services such as dinners, shows, jewelry, a day at the races, gift certificates, raffles and much more. Everyone is welcome. Admission is only $5. Refreshments will be served. For additional information call 785-2445.
Spring Fun Hunt Sponsors Wanted
Hosted by the Wantagh Chamber of Commerce on April 1 at 2 p.m. at the Children’s Playground, Wantagh Park. The chamber is looking for sponsors to help make this event a success. Sponsorship $50. Send company name, billing address, business phone, fax number, e-mail address and check to Wantagh Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 660, Wantagh, NY 11793. Call 679-0100.
St. Thomas’ Life Skills Fellowship
Learn about critical topics and local resources. All workshops will be held at St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church from 7 to 9 p.m. Cost: In lieu of a registration fee, forward a free will offering to support local ministry (including a feeding program) at St. Thomas’ Church. Preregistration is preferred and strongly recommended. Call the church 516-752-9254 or the Rectory at 516-752-2750. Forward registration and workshop you’d like to attend, ASAP, to: St. Thomas’ Church, Attn: Life Skills Fellowship, 298 Conklin St., Farmingdale, NY 11735:
•March 27: Workshop B: Domestic Violence Prevention – What Do We Know, Where Can We Go. Dale Kassan will discuss myths and facts, resources and opportunities for women at-risk of or involved in incidence of domestic violence. For this workshop, bring a donation to support the women at the Coalitions’ Safe House (cleaning supplies and gift cards to K-Mart, Target, Walmart (or other department stores)) to support their move from the safe house to their own home and baby products-diapers, clothing, etc.
•May 22: Workshop C: Talking To Kids About Drugs: Prevention and Resources. A representative from the YES Community Counseling Center will discuss signs, signals and related services.
•June 12: Workshop D: Senior Services and Supports including information on Medicare supplements and Advantage plans.
Vendors Wanted
The Friends of the Farmingdale Library are seeking crafters and flea market vendors for their Mothers Day Family Fair to be held on Saturday, May 5, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Table space is $40 and may be reserved by calling either 454-6813 or 244-0829. Space is limited, so reserve your space earl.
Vendors Wanted
Holy Trinity DHS “Spring Craft Fair” on March 24 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 98 Cherry Ln., Hicksville. New merchandise, crafts, food, raffles and more. For info call 433-2900, ext. 119.
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.
•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
•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.
Free Educational Services
Free courses and academic advice is available to economically and educationally disadvantages adults. The LI Educational Opportunity Center offers programs leading to employment in a variety of fields as well as entrance to college. The LIEOC has satellite units in many areas. Call the unit located at Hooper Hall, Farmingdale State College, at 631-434-3740 for further information.
Exhibit
Celebrate Farmingdale State College’s 100th anniversary through a gallery exhibition titled “Historical Perspectives,” and visually experience its rich history as Long Island’s first public institution of higher learning. Photographs and artifacts will be displayed emphasizing FSC’s beginnings in 1912 as an agricultural college and our transition into a comprehensive college of applied sciences and technologies. On view in The Memorial Gallery in Nathan Hale Hall, Farmingdale State College, through March 9. Gallery hours: Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free and the gallery is accessible to persons with mobility impairments. Call 631-420-6118 or 631-420-2181.
Farmingdale State College Offers Free Instruction
In college preparation including: English, reading, math, biology and chemistry, preGED/College Prep. reading and math; business education including: word processing and computer literacy; health care programs, nurse assistant training, clinical training given in area nursing homes, phlebotomy, high school equivalency, English for international students, adult basic education and more. Come in today! Farmingdale State College, Hooper Hall. Call 420-2280. Financial eligibility required. Course offerings may vary according to unit EEO/AA.
At the Farmingdale Wantagh Jewish Center
Located at 3710 Woodbine Ave., Wantagh. Call 785-2445 for information on the following:
•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.
Adults and Children With Learning Disabilities
ACLD, a private not-for-profit agency, is offering individual and family counseling for the primary caregivers of individuals with developmental disabilities. Support groups are available for parents and siblings and new groups for senior parents, parents of transitioning high school students as well as a group for parents who have a developmental disability. Groups are held during day and evening hours and will be facilitated by a social worker at 807 South Oyster Bay Rd., Bethpage. Call Florence Horne 822-0028, ext. 167.
Farmingdale United Methodist Nursery School
Offers classes for children from 18 months old through 5 years old where they can grow, play and learn together. The school offers a well-rounded program designed to stimulate the child creatively, socially, intellectually, physically and emotionally. Children are exposed to a variety of art-media, paint, finger paint, chalk, dough, pasting, cutting, coloring, writing, block play, music, group work, books, circle and story time, cooking experiences, puppet show, all types of parties, movement classes, computers, outdoor and indoor large motor activities and stimulating walking distance field trips. For more information or class schedules, call the school 293-9078.
Bring a Smile to a Poor Person’s Face
That is the invitation being sent across LI by Hope for the Future Ministries, a Farmingdale-based not-for-profit organization which helps the poor and homeless. Items needed include warm hats and scarves, thermal gloves and socks, thermal underwear, sweatshirts and sweatpants, toiletries and toys, new gifts, unwrapped with price tags removed. Bring to Hope for the Future Ministries, 131 Verdi St. Call 752-5771.
Support Groups
The following support groups will be held at the Plainedge Baptist Church, 96 Stewart Ave., Bethpage. For free enrollment or information call 731-6736.
•Alcohol/Substance Dependency Support Group. Celebrate Recovery is a nationally acclaimed program that invites people of any faith or no faith at all to experience God’s healing power in the lives of all who suffer from alcohol or drug dependency. Mondays from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
•Divorce/Separation Support Group. DivorceCare helps people recover from the pain of separation and divorce. Become a part of a small support group of people who are experiencing the same. This is a non-denominational video seminar with nationally recognized experts on divorce and recovery. Thursdays from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
•Grief Recovery Support Group. GriefShare is a non-denominational, 13-week video seminar featuring interviews with leading authors, counselors, speakers and pastors with years of expertise in grief recovery. Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p.m.
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.
