Lazy Days of Summer
Saturday, July 13
Youth Wrestling Camp
Monday, July 15
Local Film World Premiere
Wednesday, July 17
Saturday, July 13
Lazy Days of Summer
The Levittown Community Council’s annual Lazy Days of Summer Picnic will be held at the East Village Green on Jerusalem Avenue on July 13 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be free entertainment and many fun activities including pony rides, a petting zoo, relay races and crafts. Come walk the plank and pull out a prize from the pirates’ treasure chest or go fishing in the fishing pond. Bring non-perishables and toiletries to benefit local families. Contact Mauro Cassano at 516-796-3392.
Sunday, July 14
Classic Car Show
Classic Car Show on July 14 at Bethpage Federal Credit Union at 899 South Oyster Bay Rd in Bethpage. All makes and models welcome. Live performance by one of Long Island’s top doo-wop bands, The Fabularies. Trophies, raffles, vendors, radio broadcast, and more. Download a car registration form at www.corvettesociety.com. Raindate is July 21. Show spots sell out each year, reserve early. For information call 516-849-2465. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free. Register at 7 a.m.
Monday, July 15
Youth Wrestling Camp
This camp is designed for students entering 1st through 7th grade interested in learning wrestling or becoming a better wrestler. We will separate wrestlers by age and experience. The camp takes place at Seaford Middle School at 3940 Sunset Ave. at 9 a.m. You do not have to be a Seaford resident to attend. The cost is $150 if registered by July 8; $175 if registered after. Be sure to bring water, sneakers or wrestling shoes, shorts and a T-shirt. For more information, email seafordwrestlingcamp@yahoo.com.
Wednesday, July 17
Local Film World Premiere
Selenophobia, by a local Wantagh resident, will have its world premiere at the 16th Annual Long Island International Film Expo (LIIFE) being held at Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Avenue from July 17 through July 25. This 7-minute movie will be shown on July 17, in the 7:45 p.m. block of movies. Visit www.longislandfilm.com for the complete schedule and movie details.
Blood Drive
Assemblyman Tom McKevitt will host a blood drive at the Island Trees Public Library, at 38 Farmedge Road, on July 17 from 2 to 8 p.m. All donors will be mailed two New York Mets tickets for an upcoming game, courtesy of Long Island Blood Services. Donors should bring I.D., weigh at least 110 pounds, be between 16 and 75 years old. To schedule an appointment or for information call 516-228-4960.
Thursday, July 18
Local Film World Premiere
One Trick Dieter, filmed in East Meadow, will have its world premiere at the 16th Annual Long Island International Film Expo (LIIFE) being held at Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Avenue from July 17 through July 25. This 8-minute movie will be shown on July 18, in the 5 p.m. block of movies. Visit www.longislandfilm.com for the complete schedule and movie details.
Bethpage Author Book Signing
Henry Clark, a local children’s author from Bethpage, will be discussing and signing copies of his new young readers’ book What We Found in the Sofa and How It Saved the World at the Barnes & Noble in Carle Place on Thursday, July 18 at 10 a.m. The book is suited for ages 8 to 12. Call the store at 516-741-9850 for more information.
Friday, July 19
Music Video Showing
“Don’t Cry For Me”, a music video by a Seaford resident, will be shown at the 16th Annual Long Island International Film Expo (LIIFE) being held at Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Avenue from July 17 through July 25. This 4-minute music video will be shown on July 19, in the 7 p.m. block of movies. Visit www.longislandfilm.com for the complete schedule and details.
Sunday, July 21
Summer Fair
Hicksville’s 11th Annual Summer Street Fair will be held on July 21 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Kennedy Park, Route 107 and Jerusalem Avenue.
Tuesday, July 23
St. James Parish Carnival
St. James Parish, Seaford will hold their annual carnival from July 23 through July 27. Rides, games, food. Pre-purchase discounted ride tickets at the parish center on weekdays before the carnival. Raffles and chance to win $10,000 will be available. Pay-one-price on July 25 through July 27. For information call 516-731-3710.
Monday, August 12
Vacation Bible School
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, at 3434 Hempstead Turnpike will hold its Vacation Bible School Kingdom Rock from August 12 through 16, in two sessions. The first session will be from 9 a.m. to noon. The afternoon session will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Children ages three and up are welcome. Young children must be potty trained. For information contact the church office at 516-731-7387.
Wednesday, August 14
Military, Veteran Job Fair
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Hiring Our Heroes hiring fair, scheduled for Aug. 14 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Farmingdale Armed Forces Reserve Center, 25 Baiting Place Road, in Farmingdale, is committed to making this one-of–a-kind free hiring fair a win-win for employers and veteran/military spouse job seekers. For information contact Robert VanPelt, at robert.w.vanpelt@us.army.mil or 518-786-4605 or David Myones, david.myones@us.army.mil, 516-236-0423. Visit: www.uschamber.com/hiringourheroes/ for additional information, dates.
Saturday, August 17
Hicksville Run
The Greater LI Running Club has teamed up with the Hicksville Chamber of Commerce for the inaugural Discover Hicksville 5-mile run on Aug. 17 at 4 p.m. Course will start and finish at Cantiague Park. Sponsorship opportunities available. For more information contact 516-443-9204 or email discoverhicksville5milerun@yahoo.com
Sunday, October 20
Levittown Idol V
The Levittown Historical Society will present Levittown Idol V, the society’s annual youth talent show for students (K-12) of the Levittown and Island Trees school districts on Oct. 20, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Levittown Hall. Contract the society for rules and information at 516-735-9060.
