Halloween Dance Party
Friday, October 26
Women’s Health Forum
Monday, October 29
Holiday Fair
Saturday, November 3
Friday, October 26
Halloween Dance Party
A ghost and goblin Halloween dance party will be held at Kismet Shriners Hall, 18 W. Nicholai (off Old Country Road 107N) from noon to 3 p.m. and will include costume contest, dancing to your favorite music, chicken, salads, bagels, coffee, and pastries with a professional ballroom DJ. Cost is $14. Call 718-332-7825 or e-mail: Dancezee@aol.com.
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. For more information call 718-332-7825 or e-mail Dancezee@aol.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.
Monday, October 29
Women’s Health Forum
Senator Kemp Hannon is holding a “Women’s Health Forum” from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Levittown Public Library, 1 Bluegrass Lane, Levittown. Medical professionals will be speaking on many topics of women’s health. Each doctor will give a detailed presentation, followed by a question and answer period. For reservations or more information, call 516-739-1700 or visit: www.kemphannon.com.
A Spiritual Call To Ban Fracking
Join faith and community leaders in urging Governor Cuomo to ban fracking. Vigils to protect land and water will be followed by a potluck supper. Please bring food to share. The event, which begins at 6 p.m., takes place at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, located at 48 Shelter Rock Road in Manhasset.
Saturday, November 3
Fourth Annual Bands Battling Autism
The 4th Annual Bands Battling Autism takes place at the Stuart Thomas Manor in Farmingdale. Bands composed of local middle school and high school students perform for a chance to perform at the New York Islanders Autism Awareness Night. The proceeds from the event are donated to support the 13th Annual Long Island Walk Now for Autism Speaks. Advanced ticket price is $12/each. It will be $15 at the door the day of the event. To purchase tickets and/or sponsorship packages, visit www.walknowforautismspeaks.org/BandsBattlingAutism. For more information, call 631-521-7853 or email serena.ahne@ autismspeaks.org.
Holiday Fair
The Levittown Kiwanis Club is hosting a holiday fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Island Trees Memorial Middle School in Levittown.
CCAN’s Zebra Walk
The Carcinoid Cancer Awareness Network (CCAN) will host its 4th Annual “Strides for Stripes” Zebra Walk at Eisenhower Park, East Meadow from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. To register or for more information visit: www.firstgiving.com/CCAN/zebra-walk-2012.
Sunday, November 4
Photo SessionsWith Santa
The Levittown Fire Department Engine Company #5 on Gardiner’s Avenue is hosting photo sessions with Santa from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Photo sales benefit the fire department fundraising efforts and begin at $20. All packages, including family sittings, come with digital copies. Walk-ins welcome, appointments suggested. Call 516-520-6125 for details.
Farmingdale State College Open House
Farmingdale State College will hold its open house from noon to 3 p.m.
Friday, November 9
Salute to Veterans Benefit Concert
Benefit concert will be held at the Uniondale High School auditorium at 7 p.m. Sponsored by Including People Of Value and Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby. All proceeds will be donated to local veteran organizations to aid in veteran assitance programs. For more information, call 516-303-3141 or 516-318-6237.
Saturday, November 10
CCAN’s Gala Event
The Carcinoid Cancer Awareness Network (CCAN) will host the 9th Annual “Celebration of Life” Gala on Worldwide NET Cancer Awareness Day from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. The evening includes a cocktail hour, dinner, open bar, coffee and cake, music, dancing, 50/50 raffles, and raffle prizes. The gala will be held at The Sterling, 345 Hicksville Rd., Bethpage. Attendance is $95 per person or $875 for a table of ten. To register or for more information visit: www.carcinoidawareness.org.
Monday, November 19
CHADD Forum
CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders) of Nassau County will hold its monthly educational forum and support group at the East Meadow Jewish Center, 1400 Prospect Ave., East Meadow. Support groups meet from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. The forum at 8:30 is “How to Advocate for Your AD/HD Child” with Wayne Rock, Special Education Advocate. For more information, e-mail: nassau-county@chadd.net.
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
Harvest Craft Fair Vendors Needed
Vendors are needed for the Harvest Craft Fair at Grace Lutheran Church, 1294 Bellmore Ave., North Bellmore. The fair is being held on November 3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and its $45 per table. Craft vendors only. For an application call 516-785-5029 or e-mail: gelcnb@aol.com.
Vendors Wanted
The Friends of the Farmingdale Public Library are seeking craft vendors for their Pre-Holiday Fair to be held on Saturday, November 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, so reserve early.
Vendors Wanted
Vendors wanted for the Temple B’nai Torah of Wantagh located at 2900 Jerusalem Avenue for the Holiday Shopping Flea Market fundraiser on Sunday, November 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sell your merchandise or promote your business to shoppers from the South Shore of Nassau County. Rain or shine. For information call Ben at 516-221-2370 or e-mail: brotherhood@temple-bnai-torah.org for more information.
Ongoing Events
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.
Soldiers Angels
Soldiers Angels sends care packs to deployed troops all through the year. Cards and letters for our deployed troops, local veterans and for our wounded heroes are also needed. Soldiers Angels also accepts donations for our local veteran missions in the community. For more information on this and other local missions of support email mwheeler@soldiersangels.org. You may drop off cards and letters of support to the LevitStyle office at 19 Jerusalem Ave., Levittown. You can also visit the Soldiers Angels website at www.soldiersangels.org.
Social and Ballroom Dancing
Ongoing party mix every Friday afternoon Nov. 2, 9, 16, and 30 at Kismet Shriners Hall, 18 W. Nicholai in Hicksville (off Old Country Road 107N) from noon to 3 p.m. Professional DJ, singles and couples areas, chicken, salads, bagels, coffee, and pastries. Private lessons available. Call 718-332-7825 for more information.
Twin County Chorus
Ladies, do you love to sing? Then we’ve got a place for you. Join Twin County Chorus in the joys of a cappella harmony. We rehearse every Thursday evening in Levittown from 7 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. Call Bobbi at 516-798-4325 or Susan at 516-729-8323 for more information. Or visit the website: www.twincounty.org.
