Marching Band Festival – October 17
Gift Basket Bingo – October 19
Levittown Idol V – October 20
Thursday, October 17
Marching Band Festival
The Island Trees High School will compete in the annual Marching Band Festival at Hofstra University on Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. Admission is $10 per person.
Saturday, October 19
Gift Basket Bingo
The Levittown Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary will host Gift Basket Bingo on Oct. 19 at Levittown Hall on Levittown Parkway in Hicksville. Proceeds benefit the Levittown Fire Department. Admission is $8 per person. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Games begin at 7 p.m. Call Susan for information at 516-520-0389.
Sunday, October 20
Levittown Idol V
The Levittown Historical Society hosts its annual youth talent contest for children of the Levittown and Island Trees school districts. Oct. 20 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Levittown Hall, Levittown Parkway in Hicksville.
Monday, October 21
Levittown’s Oldest Landmark
The Levittown Historical Society looks at the history of the historic 1856 St. John’s of Jerusalem Church on Wantagh Avenue. Oct. 21, at 7:30pm Levittown Public Library.
Tuesday, October 22
History of Wantagh Fire Department
In recognition of Fire Prevention Month, the Wantagh Preservation Society will present the lecture “History of the Wantagh Fire Department” with guest members of the department on Oct. 22 at 7:30p p.m., at the Wantagh Public Library, 3285 Park Avenue. All are welcome to attend this free event. Refreshments will be served. Call 516-221-1200 for information.
Thursday, October 24
Parent University
Island Trees will hold Parent University on Oct. 24 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Island Trees High School, 59 Straight Lane in Levittown. Call 516 520-2136 for information.
Saturday, October 26
Homecoming
MacArthur High School will hold its Homecoming celebration on Oct. 26. The parade begins at noon. The football game begins at 2 p.m. at 3369 Old Jerusalem Road. Call 516-520-8450 for information.
Sunday, October 27
Walk and Fair
L.E.A.D.D. Walk and Fair will be held on Oct. 27. Walk starts at 10 a.m. and the Fair runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Wednesday, October 30
Island Trees Town Hall
The Island Trees Town Hall meeting will be held on Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. at the Karopczyc Administration building at 74 Farmedge Road in Levittown. Call 516-520-2100 for information.
Friday, November 1
Flu Shots
Assemblyman Tom McKevitt will host a flu shot program along with the East Meadow Public Library and the Nassau University Medical Center on Nov. 1. The event will be held at the East Meadow Public Library with no out-of-pocket cost to residents. Appointments are on a first-come, first-served basis, and can be made by calling Assemblyman McKevitt’s district office.
Saturday, November 3
Veterans’ Parade
On Nov. 3 Nassau County will honor Iraq and Afghanistan veterans in Levittown with a county-wide parade, hosted by the American Legion Post 1711.
Monday, November 11
Veterans’ Day Ceremony
The Levittown community will gather at Veterans’ Memorial Park, in front of Levittown Public Library on Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. to honor all veterans.
Wednesday, November 13
How to Pay Wholesale For College Presented by Andy Lockwood
Andy Lockwood will present “ How to Pay Wholesale For College” on Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. at the Levittown Public Library. Visit www.andylockwood.com or call 516-882-5464 for information.
Monday, November 18
Show and Tell
The Society invites members and the public to bring in a family heirloom or conversation piece of historic significance to share with the audience. Nov. 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Levittown Public Library. For information and directions contact the Society at levhistoricalsoc@aol.com or call 516-735-9060.
Established in 1988, the Levittown Historical Society is a nonprofit educational institution of volunteers dedicated to preserving the legacy of William J. Levitt, the world-famous suburban town he and his family built for homecoming GIs, and the rural communities that preceded it. To that end, the society maintains an open-to-the-public museum at the Levittown Memorial Education Center, hosts educational forums, and participates in community events.
