Military Servicemen And Women To Be Honored
Saturday, May 26
Navy And Marine Helicopter Landing
Saturday, May 26
Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 28
Saturday, May 26
Spring Fair
Lots of vendors and craft items. There will also be a rummage sale table. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Wantagh Memorial Congregational Church,1845 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh. Free admission. Free parking in the Town of Hempstead parking lot behind the church. For information call 516-785-1829.
Military Servicemen And Women To Be Honored
American Airpower Museum at Republic Airport, 1230 New Hwy, Farmingdale, will honor military servicemen and women at 6 p.m. There will be an opportunity to tour the flight line and inspect many of the operational aircraft and WWII fighters that will be flying in the Memorial Day Weekend Bethpage Federal Credit Union Jones Beach air show. There will also be an armor parade led by a Sherman tank, artillery and more. Also expect a 1940’s radio program where elected officials get to play themselves. This reception is by invitation only and, because it is taking place alongside an active runway with operational military aircraft, the electronic invitation needs to be produced at the entrance along with a photo ID. Food and beverages may be purchased. There is a change in gate pass accreditation and attendees will need to go online to download a reception ticket. The following link will access the museum’s web site. www.americanair powermuseum.com Hit the tickets section, then select Performers/VIP Keep em Flying Reception – Sponsor Only. Put in the number of guests (maximum of six). Hit next and go to the checkout cart to put in a code to get free passes. The code is THUNDERCHIEF. If there is a problem downloading passes try changing the server to Firefox.
St. Thomas’ Fellowship Café
Come for a free brunch from Thomas’ Episcopal Church, 298 Conklin St., Farmingdale. All welcome. St. Thomas’ Fellowship café is a outreach program that is open to everyone no matter what age who would like to have a good meal and get together with other people in the community. There is no charge for this event and it is open the last Saturday of each month. At the end of every café take home meals are offered.
Navy And Marine Helicopter Landing
Nassau County will host the Navy and Marine Helicopter Landing in Eisenhower Park as part of the Fleet Week 2012 activities in New York City. The event, billed “Raid New York” will be the largest Marine/Navy helicopter landing on Long Island. Navy landing at 10 a.m. A combined team of members from the U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal team, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 7 (HSC-7), Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron Seven Four (HSM-74) and Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron FOURTEEN (HM-14) will present a mine countermeasures demonstration. Marine landing at noon. The MV22 Osprey, joined by CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters and AH-1W Cobras, will perform an area sweep and will transport the raid force Marines to the landing zone. The V-22 Osprey is a multi-mission tilt-rotor aircraft with both a vertical takeoff and landing and short takeoff and landing capability, designed to combine the functionality of a helicopter with the long range, high-speed cruise performance of a turboprop aircraft. The helicopter landing, which is free to the public, will be taking place on the Kite Field, just south of the Veterans Memorial in Eisenhower Park, with parking at fields 6 and 6A. Call 516-572-0200.
Monday, May 27
Village Of Farmingdale Board of Trustees
No meeting – Memorial Day.
Monday, May 28
Memorial Day Parade
The Farmingdale Memorial Day parade begins at 10 a.m. at Thomas Powell and Yoakum St., continuing to Bethpage Rd., Main St. and ending at Village Green.
Wednesday, May 30
National Senior Health/Fitness Day Event
Free Chair Yoga Class at 4 p.m. at Physical Solutions Physical Therapy & Fitness, 1211 Stewart Ave., Bethpage. Come enjoy Chair Yoga with Cait Seabury. This gentle yoga class will help build strength, flexibility and endurance. Meditative techniques will also be used to calm the mind and soothe the body. Beginners and those with previous injuries welcome. Limit 10 per class. To register, email Marilyn at mpignataro@physicalsolutionsli.com or call 516-576-5751.
Saturday, June 2
JC Café
At Farmingdale United Methodist Church, 407 Main St. (corner of Grant Ave.), Farmingdale, will host well-known contemporary Christian singer and musician Sam Powell. Sam writes upbeat songs that relate to everyday life and plays numerous instruments. Doors open at 7 p.m. with complimentary coffee and desserts and the program begins at 7:30 p.m. Suggested donation is $5. The public is invited to share what promises to be a unique and inspiring evening. For further information call 516-694-3424 or visit farmingdaleumc.org.
Walk Like MADD
A non-competitive fundraising walk hosted by Mothers Against Drunk Driving. The event begins at 9 a.m., with the ceremony beginning at 10 a.m., on the Great Lawn at Farmingdale State College, 2350 Broadhollow Rd. Over 1500 participants are expected to come and show their support of MADD and its mission – to eliminate drunk driving, assist the victims of this violent crime and to prevent underage drinking. The event will be attended by dignitaries, supporters and most importantly family walk teams representing those loved ones who were killed or severely injured by drunk drivers. How to get involved: visit www.walklikemadd.org/longisland. Register to walk or form a team. Unable to make the walk? Sign up to raise money as a virtual walker, anywhere and anytime. Make an online donation to the event. Visit www.LongIslandMADD.org or call 631-547-6233.
Sunday, June 3
Annual Strawberry Festival
Held by the Farmingdale-Bethpage Historical Society on the Village Green at 2 p.m. A presentation of scholastic awards will be made, followed by the traditional strawberrys and ice cream dessert. Beverages will be served and home-baked cookies will be offered for sale. A choral concert by the Long Island Harmonizers will provide entertainment. This program is free and all are invited. An FBHS membership meeting will be held prior to the festival at 1:30 p.m. with announcements and the presentation of the executive board nominees for next year. For more information go to fbhsli.org.
Monday, June 4
Village of Farmingdale Board Of Trustees
Meetings held at the village hall. 7 p.m. work session. 8 p.m. BOT meeting with counsel.
Wednesday, June 6
Rebuilding Together, LI
Meeting at 2 p.m. at the Farmingdale Library, 116 Merritts Road, Farmingdale. Rebuilding Together is a non-sectarian volunteer organization that repairs homes for low-income families. For further information, call 5160541-7322.
Saturday, June 9
Still Crazy For Broadway
The LI Cabaret Theatre presents a Cabaret of Broadway Songs Show with 35 talented singers and guest Brian Enoch. Musical directors: Kim Oler and Sid Cherry. The show will be followed by dance music with The Usual Suspects. BYOB. Dance until 1 a.m. Set ups, snacks, soda, unlimited dessert and coffee bar after the show. 8 p.m. at Temple B’nai Torah, 2900 Jerusalem Ave., Wantagh. Tickets $22 per person. Call 516-946-7207. Go to licabaret@aol.com. Reservations at the door.
Upcoming Events
Garage Sale
YES Community Counseling Center, 75 Grand Ave., Massapequa, will be conducting its Annual Garage Sale on June 30 (rain date July 1) at the back of the offices (New York Ave. between Central Ave. and Hicksville Rd.) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. YES will be collecting items, old and new (but saleable). To donate items (all contributions are tax deductible), contact 516-799-3203. The proceeds from this event will be used to support programs and services to youth and families. Donations can be dropped off any time after June 1.
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. Pre-registration 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. June 12: Workshop D: Senior Services and Supports including information on Medicare supplements and Advantage plans.
Sixth Biennial Sojourn To Ghana West Africa
Ten-day adventure to Ghana (The Gold Coast) Aug. 4-14, 2012. $2250 double occupancy (land package only). Airfare from U.S. not included. Trip price includes: beautifully appointed hotel accommodations (double occupancy), two meals daily, transfers and ground transportation via deluxe air-conditioned motor coaches, friendly experienced English-speaking tour guides. Tour fees and admissions. Tours to W.E.B. Dubois Center for Pan African Culture, Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, Slave Castles – Door of No Return, River of the Last Bath, Boat Cruise on the Volta Lake – largest man-made lake in the world, visit to Torgome Village for Naming Ceremony, tour of Kumasi (Seat of the Ashanti Empire/ Manhyia Palace), craft villages and shopping opportunities galore. For additional information contact Pat Jenkins Patjenkinslewis@verizon.net or 516-997-6585.
Ongoing Events
‘To Grow Is To Know. To Know Is To Grow’ Exhibit
Paul Gatto was commissioned by the Farmingdale Library to paint a piece that was presented there on May 5. He was asked to come up with subject matter that would be significant for the library and that would display the computer age. Paul Gatto came up with a tree of knowledge as the main feature. The tree rises from a large volume with bits and bytes streaming as text. The painting on board is 55 inches by 61 inches and will hang permanently over the south side entrance.
Watercolors By Cindy And JoAnn
The Farmingdale Library is hosting an exhibit of watercolor paintings in the Art Gallery by Cynthia Dunton and JoAnn Krapp during the month of May. Their selected works include landscapes, florals and portraits. The artists have studied under Paul Gatto.
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 516-694-5539. 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.
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.
