Re-Dedication of Donor Rose Garden
Saturday, September 22
Bethpage Ocean to Sound 50-Mile Relay
Sunday, September 23
Stock Market Seminar
Monday, September 24
Saturday, September 22
Re-Dedication of Donor Rose Garden
Please join Long Island TRIO ((Transplant Recipients International Organization) at our most cherished event, a ceremony where we honor and thank donor and donor families who have given others new life. At noon at the Donor Rose Garden, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. Adjacent to the Women’s Sport Pavilion-Parking Field 6/6A. All are welcome. For information and directions call 516-942-4940.
Sunday, September 23
Bethpage Ocean to Sound 50-Mile Relay
The Bethpage Ocean to Sound 50-Mile Relay will be held on Sunday, Sept. 23 to support The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Start time is 8 a.m. Begins at Jones Beach and ends at Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park in Oyster Bay. Teams must register online at www.glirc.org. Cost: $360/team if registered by Sept. 16. No day-of-race entries will be accepted.
Nassau County Historical Society Meeting
Ray Lumpp “Memories of the 1948 Olympics” meeting at 2 p.m at The Community Church Of East Williston, 45 East Williston (Hillside) Ave., East Williston. At the 1948 Olympics in London, Long islander Ray Lumpp played on the U.S. basketball team, which won all eight of its games and an Olympic gold medal. The 2012 coach invited Ray back this year to London to see this year’s Olympics. Ray Lumpp was athletic director of the NYAC, which produced 230 Olympic medal winners – more than any other athletic club in the world. He will share his memories with us. Refreshments will follow the program. All are welcome. For more information, call 516-538-7679 or visit: www.nassaucountyHistoricalSociety.org.
Monday, September 24
Stock Market Seminar
The Long Island Stock Traders Meetup Group presents a free seminar from 6:45 to 9:15 p.m., to discuss stock market analysis, and educate on investing and trading strategies. The seminar will take place at the Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library, 999 Old Country Rd., Plainview. All levels of experience welcome. For more information call 516-385-8244 or visit: www.meetup.com/LISTMG
Thursday, September 27
Long Island Fair
The Long Island Fair begins Thursday, Sept. 27 at Old Bethpage Village Restoration. Corn husking contests, farm animals, games, crafts, vegetables, flower sales, and more. Visit www.lifair.org or call 516-572-8416 for more information. Fair runs through Sunday, Sept. 30.
Saturday, September 29
St. Margaret’s Fall Festival And Flea Market
Quality vendors, seasonal plants and decor, food, baked goods, handcrafts, raffle baskets, community raffles and grand prizes. Family fun and something for everyone. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 1000 Washington Ave., Plainview. Rain date: Sept. 30. For more information call 516-692-5268 or visit: www.stmargaretepiscopal.com.
Thrift Shop
Fall festival of savings from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Plainview Reformed Church Thrift Shop, 560 Bethpage Rd., Plainview. Rain or shine.
Sunday, September 30
Country-Western Party
A Country-Western party will be hosted by the Nassau & Queens Chapters of the Order of the Eastern Star on Sunday, Sept. 30, at 3 p.m. The party will be held in the Parish Hall of the Church of St Jude, 3606 Lufberry Ave., Wantagh. The facility is completely accessible. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for children under 16, and includes food, beverages, music and line dancing lessons. For more information call Cathy at 718-849-0952. No tickets will be sold at the door.
Tuesday, October 2
Stock Market DayTrader Group Meeting
The Long Island DayTrader Meetup Group meets at the Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library, 999 Old Country Rd, Plainview, from 6:45 p.m. to 9 p.m. to discuss stock market investing and Day/Swing trading strategies. All levels welcome. Free. For detailed agenda and directions, see www.meetup.com/LISTMG or call 516-385-8244.
Prostate Cancer Support Group
Integrated Medical Foundation is a non-profit organization that raises awareness for prostate cancer. Integrated Medical Foundation Inc., 532 Broadhollow Rd., Suite 142A, Melville. Call 631-247-0100 for more information.
Support group meeting dates:
•Oct. 2: 6:30 p.m., 532 Broadhollow Rd., Ste. 142A, Melville
•Oct. 3: 7 p.m., 3111 New Hyde Park Rd., New Hyde Park
•Oct. 10: 7 p.m., 3111 New Hyde Park Rd., New Hyde Park. For the significant other of the prostate cancer patient ONLY.
Sunday, October 7
North Shore Land Alliance Fall Walk
Join North Shore Land Alliance and Naturalist Peter Martin for an early fall stroll at Norman J. Levy Park & Preserve in Merrick at 2 p.m. Experience the wonder of early autumn foliage and fall migrating birds with Peter at this magnificent 52-acre former landfill. Bring the kids. The program is free. Registration is encouraged. To register and for directions please contact North Shore Land Alliance at 516-626-0908 or visit: walksinthewoods@northshorelandalliance.org.
Monday, October 15
Asperger’s Syndrome Conference
“Asperger’s Syndrome: Strategies for Effective Intervention” presented by Tony Attwood, Ph.D. From 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Melville Marriott, 1350 Walt Whitman Rd., Melville. For details and registration information visit: www.mksalomon.com.
Saturday, October 27
Hospice Care Network’s Crystal Ball Gala
“Halloween Casino Night” cocktail reception, sit-down dinner, games of chance, silent auction, entertainment and dancing to benefit Hospice Care Network’s programs and services. Honorees include Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice and Justice Ute Wolff Lally. At the Glen Head Country Club, 240 Glen Cove Rd., Glen Head from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. Tickets are $350 each and sponsorships begin at $100. Call 516-224-6467 or visit www.hospicecarenetwork.org.
Friday, December 7
Doo-Wop Fundraiser
An Evening With the Stars: Doo-Wop Fundraiser to help support the games for the physically challenged will be held on Friday, Dec. 7 at 8 p.m. at Bethpage High School. Featuring Winnie Winfield, Lenny Dell and the Dimensions, Continentals, Cathy Jean, The Fireflies, The Jarmels, and Classic Sounds. Tickets are $25 each, reserved seating only. Free parking. Go to www.larentr.com or call 631-873-8817 for more information.
Upcoming Events
Quality Vendors Wanted
For St. Margaret’s annual Fall Festival and Flea Market on Sept. 29 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Be part of this anticipated, well-attended family event. Single and double tables are available. No food vendors. St. Margaret’s provides the food. Free admission to the community. Raffles, prizes, fun for all ages. The Episcopal Church of St. Margaret is located at 1000 Washington Ave., Plainview. Call 516-692-5268 or email Barbara.StMargaret.Plainview@gmail.com.
Ongoing Events
Sweet Charity
Bethpage Federal Credit Union partners on the presentation of Sweet Charity. Based on Federico Fellini’s Nights of Cabiria screenplay, it tells the story of Times Square Dance Hall performer Charity Hope Valentine and her romantic ups and downs. Performances until Oct. 28. Evening performances: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., Sundays at 7 p.m. Matinee performances: Saturdays at 3 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $65/or $60 when using a special “BETHPAGE” promotional code available by visiting www.lovebethpage.com. Ticket sales help raise money for United Way of Long Island’s Operation LIVE UNITED campaign. For every ticket bought with the promotional code, The John W. Engeman Theater will donate $10 to Operation LIVE UNITED. The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. Website: www.engemantheater.com or call 631-261-2900.
Miscarriage Support Group
A safe, confidential, supportive environment to talk about what you have been through, reactions and feelings and how to move forward. You are not alone! Facilitated by a professional therapist. Three consecutive Tuesday evenings at 8 p.m. in the Hicksville-Plainview area. $60 for three meetings. To register call Nancy Berlow, LCSW: 516-356-7109. All inquiries are confidential.
Free Veterinary Lectures
Once a month beginning in September through December, Long Island Cat Fanciers sponsors free lectures given by top local veterinarians on topics relevant to dog and cat owners. All members of the public are welcome to attend. The lectures are generally held on the first Monday of each month at the Town of Oyster Bay Syosset-Woodbury Community Center, 7900 Jericho Tpke., Woodbury, at 7:45 p.m. For more information, call 631-277-3844.
Dance Classes
Learn the art of social and ballroom dancing with professional dance instructors. Singles and couples welcome. Beginners and advanced. At Kismet, 18 W. Nicholai St., Hicksville. Fridays from noon to 3:30 p.m. Lesson is $10. Social dancing takes place at 12:30 p.m. Chicken, salads, bagels, cream cheese, and pastries. DJ, singles and couples areas, singles introduced, dance hosts, large dance floor. A donation of $14 includes group lesson. Dates: Sept. 21, 28 and Oct. 5, 12, 19 and 26. For more information call 718-332-7825 or e-mail Dancezee@aol.com.
Weekly Events
•Plainview-Old Bethpage Community Chorus welcomes new members. Meetings are held Monday nights at 7:30 p.m. in the choral room of POB Middle School. All voices are needed and no experience is necessary. Rehearsals run from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. For information call 931-4377 or 935-6243.
•Ideal Health Business Presentation. Unprecedented ground floor opportunity to earn $2,000 -$5,000 per month within six months, then more. Free. Every Monday at 8 p.m. at The Family Wellness Center 641-B Old Country Rd., Plainview. Call 822-8499 to register.
•Bible Study Classes. Free weekly classes on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 99 Central Park Rd., Plainview. No prior knowledge required. Beginners welcome. Call 349-1966.
•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.
•POB Senior Citizen Club meeting from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays in the all-purpose room at the Jamaica Avenue School, 85 Jamaica Ave., Plainview. For information call 937-6424. Members must be 60 years or older, residing in the POB S.D. are eligible. Bring school tax bill as proof of residency. Dues are $20. New members welcome.
Monthly Events
•Meet The Doctors. Focusing on education, Premiere OBGYN will sponsor a Meet the Doctors program on the first Tuesday of each month from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at 79 Froelich Farm Blvd., Woodbury. Women who are planning a pregnancy or are already expecting can join Drs. Prince, Brooks and Flynn and have their questions answered on conception and a safe pregnancy.
•Golf For Singles Adults, a group of 50 + single seniors meet the third Tuesday of every month, at 7:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, Sunnyside Blvd., Exit 46 off the LIE, Plainview. For info call 942-4228. The group plays on courses, mostly in Suffolk on the weekends as well as during the week.
•Plainview Republican Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 8 p.m., downstairs at the American Legion Hall, 115 Southern Pky., Plainview. Connect with new friends and attend enjoyable events throughout the year. Everyone is welcome. Call Steve Joyce 644-0486.
•Cancer Survivors Support Group offered for survivors and their families at North Shore Hospital at Plainview, 888 Old Country Rd. The group is free and meets on the second Thursday of each month from 6 to 8 p.m. and includes all cancers. Call Barbara for further information 541-4673.
