Thursday, December 19
After Hours Networking and Business Card Swap
On Dec. 19, the Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce will be holding its next after hours event at CaraCara Mexican Grill at 354 Main St. in Farmingdale. The event runs from 5:30-7:30 p.m. and includes a free raffle, complimentary appetizers, and happy hour pricing until 7 p.m.
South Farmingdale FD Operation Santa – December 21
Christmas Cantata – December 22
Brunch with Santa – December 22
Friday, December 20
Varsity Basketball [Home Game]
On Dec. 20, the Farmingdale High School Boy’s Varsity Basketball team will face-off against Syosset. Game begins at 5 p.m. inside the gymnasium at Farmingdale High School, located at 150 Lincoln Street.
Saturday, December 21
South Farmingdale Fire Department Operaion Santa
Be on the lookout. On Saturday, Dec. 21, the South Farmingdale Fire Department will be out on its annual “Operation Santa” detail. Santa Claus will spend the day with members of the department, who will be providing him a lift through the South Farmingdale Fire District, before he returns home to the North Pole. Make sure to listen for the sounds of holiday muic and the horns from the rigs. Come out when Santa is you neighborhood for some special holiday treats and to wave Santa as he passes through South Farmingdale.
Sunday, December 22
Christmas Cantata
On Dec. 22, the Farmingdale United Methodist Church at 407 Main Street will have a special Christmas Cantata during the 9:30 a.m. services.
Brunch with Santa
On Dec. 22, the Library Cafe at 274 Main St., will be celebrating the holiday season with a very special guest. Santa Claus will be visiting the restaurant from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. to hand out treats and take photos. To mark this special occasion, the Library Cafe will be serving a special brunch buffet. For $21.95 per adult and $10.95 per child, the sit-down buffet features an assortment of fresh fruit, french toast, pancakes, eggs benedict, home fries, pastries, scrambled eggs and all the fixings. The regular menu will also be available.
Monday, December 23
Schools Closed
The Farmingdale School District will be closed from Dec. 23 to Jan. 1, 2014 for the Holiday recess
Board of Trustees Work Session
The Village of Farmingdale Board of Trustees will hold its second work session of the month at 7 p.m. on Dec. 23, at Village Hall, located at 361 Main Street.
Tuesday, December 24
Christmas Services
On Dec. 24, the Farmingdale United Methodist Church will hold is traditional service at 3:00 p.m., featuring carols and communion. Family candlelight service with carols will be held at 7:00 p.m. and a traditional candlelight service with carols at 10:30 p.m.
Wednesday, December 25
MERRY CHRISTMAS
Friday, December 27
Live Music
On Friday, Dec. 27, Palmer’s American Grill at 123 Fulton Street, will feature live music performed by singer Jack Fontana. Palmer’s is open from 4 to 11 p.m. To make a reservation call 516-420-0609
Saturday, December 28
Flap-Jack Breakfast for Alex
On Dec. 28, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., the American Legion Post 449 in Farmingdale will sponsor a flap-jack breakfast at the Airport Plaza Applebee’s. The event is being held to benefit the son of one of the Legion’s members, Alex, a former Farmingdale EMS, and recovering cancer survivor. Tickets cost $13. For advance tickets call 516-314-6406 or send $13 for each ticket with checks made out to the American Legion Post 449, Farmingdale, Box 4000.
Sunday, December 29
Sensational Bounce
BounceU of Farmingdale at 101 Carolyn Blvd. will have an open bounce geared towards children with special needs. Admission is $14.95 per child. For more information call 631-777-5867 or email at farmingdale.ny@bounceu.com.
Wednesday, January 1
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2014
Monday, January 6
PAL Unit Meeting
On Jan. 6, the Police Althetic League of Farmingdale is holding a unit meeting at their clubhouse, located at 31 North Front Street in Farmingdale, starting at 7 p.m.
Tuesday, January 7
FBLI Meeting
On Jan. 7, the Farmingdale Baseball League, Inc. is holding a meeting at Allen Park, located at 45 Motor Avenue in Farmingdale, starting at 8 p.m.
Wednesday, January 8
Parent’s Math Workshop [K-2}
Previously postponed due to inclement weather, the Farmingdale School District will be holding a mathematics workshop for parents of students in grades K-2. The workshop will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 8. the Weldon E. Howitt Middle School Library starting at 7 p.m.
Thursday, January 9
Chamber of Commerce Meeting
The Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce will hold its first general meeting of 2014, on Jan. 9, at Palmer’s American Grille at 123 Fulton St. Bring your business cards. All members present will enter into a drawing to win either “Featured Member of the Month” on the Chamber website, a Spotlight in the newsletter, or a banner or the Chamber’s website for one month.
Friday, January 11
FBLI Registration
Come sign up for the Farmingdale Baseball League, Inc. at Allen Park on Friday, Jan. 11 at 9 a.m.
Tuesday, January 14
Super Community Blood Drive
FUMC is hosting a blood drive with New York Blood Center on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 4:45-9:15pm in Fellowship Hall. All donors will be entered into a sweepstakes for one pair of tickets to Super Bowl XLVIII ($2,500 value). There is a critical blood shortage in Jan. due to school closings and inclement weather. To schedule an appointment, contact Mary Bing at 516-456-0248. Walk-ins welcome.
