Smoking Joe’s Cafe – March 2
Bethpage St. Patrick’s Parade – March 3
Public Hearing – March 4
Saturday, March 2
Smokey Joe’s Cafe
Township Theatre Group marks its 60th season with the lively musical Smokey Joe’s Café, the hottest joint in town. Show offers cabaret-style seating along with an appetizer and dessert concession stand throughout the performance. Performances on March 2, 8 and 9 at 8 p.m., and on March 3 and 10 at 2 p.m. at the Helen Butler Hall Theatre at Dominican Village, 565 Albany Ave., in Amityville. Tickets $20, student/senior $18. Call 631-213-9832 or order advance tickets online at www.townshiptheatregroup.com.
Sunday, March 3
Bethpage St. Patrick’s Parade
Festivities begin at the 1 p.m. mass at St. Martin of Tours Church. Parade route begins at 2 p.m. on Central Avenue in Bethpage, down Stewart Avenue and returning on Broadway.
Monday, March 4
ILR At Farmingdale State College
Institute for Learning in Retirement at Farmingdale State College will offer classes, workshops, lectures, special events and tours starting on March 4. For further information, contact ILR@farmingdale.edu or call 631-420-2160 to receive a brochure.
Public Hearing
A public hearing will be held on Monday, March 4 at the Village Board meeting, beginning at 8 p.m. at the Village of Farmingdale, 361 Main Street, to consider the application of Paninis R Us, Inc. for a special use permit. The applicant proposes a specialty food store with seating located at 257 Main Street.
Creative Cups Exhibit and Auction
The Third Annual Creative Cups, turning ordinary bras into works of art, will be held at Adelphi University in Garden City. Bra creations will be auctioned on Thursday, March 14, at 6 p.m. Money raised supports the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program. Tickets are $50 ($65 for day of event walk-ins) and can be purchased on-line: www.adelphi.edu/creative-cups. Call the hotline at 800-877-8077 for information. In addition to the auction, a special exhibition, “Highlights—Selected Works from Creative Cups 2013,” will feature 15 submissions at the Ruth S. Harley University Center Gallery from March 4 through March 11.
Tuesday, March 5
Figure Drawing Open Studio
Open to the public at Farmingdale State College. Improve your figure drawing skills in a professional setting surrounded by peers. Each session will be presided by a Visual Communications faculty member and a live nude male or female model. All ages are welcome, but participants under age 18 must be signed in by a parent or guardian prior to the beginning of each session. Cost is $5 per session. Bring drawing materials: paper, charcoal, pencils, tape and other medium/tools needed. Next sessions: March 5, April 2, May 7, June 4 from 6 to 9 p.m. in Nathan Hale Hall, Room 232.
Homemakers Council Meeting
The Farmingdale chapter of the Homemakers Council of Nassau County will meet on Tuesday, March 5 at Ellsworth Allen Park on Motor Avenue at 10 a.m. Program will be “People Bingo.” New members are welcome. Join for program and refreshments. Contact Barbara at 516-249-0976 for information.
Sunday, March 10
Rumrunning On Long Island
The Farmingdale Bethpage Historical Society of Long Island will host the presentation on March 10 at 2 p.m. at the Farmingdale Public Library, 116 Merritts Road. Program is free and open to the public. Refreshments and social hour will be held following the program.
St. Pat’s Dinner
St. Thomas Episcopal Churchwomen, 298 Conklin Street is having their St. Patrick’s Day Dinner on Sunday, March 10 at 5 p.m. The cost is $15 per adult, $5 per child under 12. The menu consists of corn beer, cabbage, potatoes, hot dogs, macaroni and cheese, Irish soda bread, rye bread, dessert, coffee, and tea.
Friday, March 15
Eve Eskin Foundation’s Psychic Evening Reading
The Eve Eskin Foundation will host an evening with Psychic Richard on Friday, March 15 beginning with coffee, tea, soda and desserts at 7:30 p.m. at the VFW Post 516, 635 Main Street in Farmingdale. Tickets for the group reading are $55 each. All guests must be paid in full, in advance via check or Paypal. Visit www.evefoundation.com or call 516-293-1457 for more information.
Saturday, March 16
Free Legal Assistance For Veterans
On Saturday, March 16 Hofstra Law will host a free legal assistance clinic for all veterans. Free consultations with pro-bono attorneys who specialize in elder law, tax, wills, estate, family law, VA benefits, claims, disability, employment, USERRA, housing, bankruptcy, debtor/creditor matters, Medicare/Medicaid, landlord-tenant issues and more. To schedule a consultation, contact the Hofstra Veterans Law Student Association at VLSAhofstra@gmail.com or call 516-468-3551.
Sunday, March 17
Blood Drive
Athletes for Life Blood Drive on March 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Long Island Blood Services, 905 Broadhollow Road (Rte. 110, just north of the Northern State Pkwy) in Melville. Email: ggelman13@aol.com or call 516-655-2299 for more information.
Farmingdale’s Inaugural Saint Patrick’s Day Parade
Save the date: First-ever Saint Patrick’s Day Parade along Main Street in Farmingdale, rain or shine. Details to follow.
Thursday, March 21
Farmingdale Community Summit Expo and Health Fair
The Farmingdale Community Summit Expo and Health Fair is Farmingdale’s premier event for bringing business and community together. This year’s event will be held on Thursday, March 21 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Farmingdale High School on Lincoln Street. This event is organized by the Farmingdale Community Summit Council and sponsored by the Farmingdale Chamber.
Tuesday, April 23
Founders’ Day Dinner
The Farmingdale Bethpage Historical Society of Long Island will hold their 49th Annual Founders’ Day Dinner on April 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the Blue Lagoon Restaurant at 677 Farmingdale Road (Route 109) in West Babylon. John Hanc will be the guest speaker. Call 516-694-5392 for more information. Registration suggested before April 12.
Sunday, May 26
Memorial Day Service
The UVO Memorial Day Service will be held at Veterans Plaza in Eisenhower Park, near parking field #6 on Sunday, May 26 at 10:30 a.m. For information call: 516-343-0106.
Sunday, June 2
Strawberry Festival
The Farmingdale Bethpage Historical Society of Long Island will hold their annual strawberry festival on the Village Green at 2 p.m.
