Book Sale
Friday, November 16
Girl Scout Troop Collecting For Toys For Tots
Saturday, November 17
Long Island Fight for Charity Event
Monday, November 19
Friday, November 16
Book Sale
Giant book sale sponsored by Friends of the Wantagh Library, at 3285 Park Avenue, in Wantagh from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sales are cash only. Also on Saturday, Nov. 17.
Saturday, November 17
Girl Scout Troop Collecting For Toys For Tots
The Nassau County Girl Scout Troop 3178 will be collecting new toys unwrapped for Toys For Tots Foundation. You can drop off your donations at the Village Hall after the Holiday Parade. The donation box will be available through Dec. 15.
Monday, November 19
Long Island Fight for Charity Event
Long Island Fight for Charity will host a free 10th Main Event Announcement and Celebration from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Long Island Hilton, Route 110, in Melville. The program will include a look back at the LI Fight for Charity’s history of charitable support. Businesspeople, community members, alumni boxers, sponsors and volunteers will be thanked for their past and continued support. Complimentary appetizers, beer, wine and soda; cocktails-cash bar. RSVP by calling 877-240-7821.
Tuesday, November 27
Holiday Tree Lighting
The 24th Annual holiday lighting of the Village of Farmingdale’s Tricentennial Tree will take place at 6 p.m. on the Village Green.
Wednesday, November 28
Grumman Retiree Club Meeting
Grumman Retiree Club will hold a regular membership meeting and luncheon at the Milleridge Inn beginning at noon. Reservations are suggested. E-mail the club at: grumrc@gmail.com for additional details or call 516-575-3777 or visit: www.grummanretireeclub.org.
Saturday, December 1
Holiday Fair
There will be a holiday fair at the Wantagh Memorial Congregational Church located at 1845 Wantagh Ave. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The fair will be held in Seaman Hall (the white building next to the church). Admission is free and there is free parking behind the church. TV raffle, vendors of all types. Lunch available. There will be breakfast with Santa at 10:30 a.m. and lunch with Santa at 1 p.m. The cost for breakfast or lunch with Santa is $12 per person. For more information, call 516-785-1829.
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
Winter Coat Drive
The Parkway Community Church will be holding a winter coat drive during the months of November and December. All coats will be donated to The Interfaith Nutrition Network (INN) in Hempstead, a not-for-profit, volunteer-based organization that addresses the issues of hunger and homelessness on Long Island. All donations of new or “gently” used coats (infant, child and adult sizes) can be dropped off at the Parkway Community Church, 95 Stewart Ave., in Hicksville between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. For more information, call 516-433-5659.
Village of Farmingdale Board of Trustees
Meetings held at the village hall:
•Nov. 19: 7 p.m. work session with Counsel (Thanksgiving week).
•Nov. 26: 7 p.m. work session.
•Dec. 3: 7 p.m. work session. 8 p.m. BOT meeting with Counsel.
•Dec. 10: No meeting. Holiday Party.
•Dec. 17: 7 p.m. work session with Counsel
•Dec. 24: No meeting. Christmas Eve.
•Dec. 31: No meeting. New Year’s Eve.
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: Nov. 24 and Dec. 29.
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
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 our website: www.twincounty.org.
