James Taylor Tribute Concert – August 1
Concert – August 3
Vacation Bible School – August 12
Thursday, August 1
James Taylor Tribute Concert
Walking Man performs a free James Taylor Tribute concert at Forest City Park in Wantagh on Aug. 1 at 8 p.m. Call 516-292-9000, ext. 382 for information.
Saturday, August 3
Concert
Beatles Tribute Band: The Mystery Tour, sponsored by Friends of the Wantagh Public Library, will perform on the grounds of the Wantagh Preservation Society, 1700 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh on Aug. 3 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Bring a chair. Refreshments will be served. Rain date Sunday, Aug. 4. Call 516-221-1200 for information.
County Salute To Veterans
On Aug. 3 at 6:30 p.m., the County will hold its annual Salute To Veterans at Eisenhower Park, at the Lakeside Theatre.
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.
Town Summer Concert
A great musical twinbill with The Carman Avenue Band, beginning at 6:30 p.m. and 45RPM performing at 8:30 p.m. at Speno Park in East Meadow. Call 516-292-9000, ext. 382 for information.
Thursday, August 15
Elton John Tribute Concert
Yellow Brick Road plays a free Elton John tribute concert at Seamans Neck Park in Seaford at 8 p.m. Call 516-292-9000, ext. 382 for information.
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
Wednesday, August 21
Styx Tribute
Rockin’ the Paradise will perform a free Styx tribute concert at East Village Green in Levittown on Aug. 21 at 8 p.m. Call 516-292-9000, ext. 382 for information.
Thursday, August 22
Substance Abuse Seminar
On Thursday, Aug. 22 the county will hold a substance abuse seminar at the Hicksville firehouse, 20 East Marie Street from 7 to 9 p.m. The sessions are free to attend. The seminar, “You’re Not Alone,” includes informal group discussions with the experts, including some one-on-one time to chat and ask private questions. County staff will also train and provide attendees over the age of 18 with nasal Narcan or Naloxone kits, which can reverse the fatal effects of a heroin or prescription painkiller overdose. The panel also includes an addict in recovery, as well as the parent of someone in recovery, to offer their perspectives. For information, or to register for the forum, call the Nassau County Police Department Office of Community Affairs at 516-573-7360 or email elaikin@nassaucountyny.gov.
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.
