Family Festival
Sunday, July 15
Status Of Grumman Plume
Thursday, July 19
Vacation Bible School
Friday, July 20
Sunday, July 15
Family Festival
St. William the Abbot Church, 2000 Jackson Ave., Seaford, is holding its 36th Annual Family Festival from July 11 through July 15. Rides, games, food, entertainment, 50/50, Las Vegas in the air-conditioned lower church. P.O.P all nights. Hours: Wednesday-Friday 7 to 11 p.m.; Saturday 6 to 11 p.m.; Sunday 5 to 10 p.m.
Classic Car Show
Appearing live and performing: LI’s doo wop band The Fabulaires. All cars and years welcome. Plenty of trophies and cash prizes, great food, DJ, vendors, fun for everyone. Free admission. Registration of class cars $15. Registration forms at www.corvettesociety.com or register day of show at 7 a.m. $20. Vendors spots available. Contact Joe Greco 516-849-2465 or jjgreco2@optonline.net. Location: Bethpage Federal Credit Union, 899 S. Oyster Bay Rd., Bethpage, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Thursday, July 19
Status Of Grumman Plume
The Nassau County Coalition of Civic Associations (NCCCA), the Seaford Harbor Civic Association and the Massapequa Water District are hosting a presentation by Massapequa Water Commissioner John Caruso on the status of the Grumman Plume on Thursday, July 19 at 7:30 p.m. at the Seaford Fire House, 2170 Southard Avenue, Seaford.
Friday, July 20
Vacation Bible School
The Farmingdale United Methodist Church, 407 Main Street (corner of Grant Ave.), Farmingdale, will hold its Vacation Bible School for children 4 years old through fifth grade on Friday, July 20 from 5 to 6:30 p.m., Saturday, July 21 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., closing on Sunday, July 22 at 9:30 a.m. Registration information is available at the church office 516-694-3424 or www.farmingdaleumc.org.
Saturday, July 21
Shed the Meds
The “Shed the Meds” program will be held between 9 a.m. and noon at the Bellmore Train Station Parking Lot, Northwest Corner of Sunrise Highway and Centre Avenue, and Amityville Village Hall, 21 Ireland Place. Bring expired or unusued medications for proper disposal. Drive through option available. For information about the program call (516) 882-0630.
Sunday, July 22
Flea Market
Temple B’nai Torah of Wantagh located at 2900 Jerusalem Avenue (corner of Oakfield), is holding its annual summer rain or shine flea market fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Quality new merchandise, antiques, crafts, and collectables at discounted prices. In case of inclement weather, shop indoors in our social hall. For information call 516-221-2370 or visit www.temple-bnai-torah.org.
Upcoming Events
Village of Farmingdale Board of Trustees
Meetings held at the village hall:
•July 16: 7 p.m. work session with counsel.
•July 23: 7 p.m. work session.
•July 30: 7 p.m. work session.
•Aug. 6: 7 p.m. work session. 8 p .m. BOT meeting with counsel.
•Aug. 13: 7 p.m. work session.
•Aug. 20: 7 p.m. work session with counsel.
•Aug. 27: 7 p.m. work session.
•Sept. 4: 7 p.m. work session. 8 p.m. BOT meeting with counsel.
•Sept. 10: 7 p.m. work session.
•Sept. 17: 7 p.m. work session with counsel.
•Sept. 24: 7 p.m. work session.
St. Thomas’ Fellowship Café
An 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 and it is open the last Saturday of each month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church, 298 Conklin St., Farmingdale. At the end of every café take home meals are offered. Sponsored by Episcopal Charities of Long Island and St. Thomas’ Church. Call 516-752-9254. Schedule: July 28, Aug. 25, Sept. 29, Oct. 27, Nov. 24, Dec. 29.
Holiday Craft Fair Vendors Wanted
The Friends of the Farmingdale Library are seeking crafters and flea market vendors for their Holiday Craft Fair to be held on Saturday, Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Table space is $40 and may be reserved by calling either 516-454-6813 or 516-244-0829. Space is limited.
Village Green Events
Events take place at the Farmingdale Village Green. Guests should bring a blanket or lawn chair and a picnic dinner. All movies are preceded by a short cartoon and start at dusk. Free popcorn, ice cream and juice are provided at movie nights. It is also advisable to arrive early:
•July 15: Pops: mixed music. 5 p.m.
•July 18: Pops: mixed music. 7:30 p.m.
•July 19: Live performance play, The Andrew Brothers, presented by Studio Theatre of Lindenhurst. 8 p.m.
•July 25: Pops: mixed music. 7:30 p.m.
•July 26: Movie: We Bought A Zoo.
•Aug. 1: Pops: children’s concert. 7:30 p.m.
•Aug. 2: Movie: Gnomeo and Juliet.
•Aug. 8: Pops: music of WWII. 7:30 p.m.
•Aug. 9: Movie: The Lorax.
•Aug. 23: Movie: The Mighty Macs.
Ongoing Event
Christmas in July Food Drive
The Eve Foundation announces its 9th Annual Christmas in July Food Drive. During these difficult economic times, many households have found that the purchase of food as well as many items of necessity has become a significant problem. Hunger exists in our area throughout the year. Your assistance is requested in donating food to the collection following sites. Additionally, gift cards to local supermarkets and stores such as Wal-Mart and Target may be donated directly to the foundation. Thank you for helping your neighbors in need:
•Farmingdale Library, 116 Merritts Rd. 516-249-9090.
•Dr. Shari Eskin, 47-3 Boundary Ave., S. Farmingdale. 516-694-1590
•Village Pops Concerts, Main St., Farmingdale – Wednesday evenings in July.
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 Afghan-istan, 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.
