Budeget Workshop – March 26
Board of Fire Commissioners – March 27
Chamber of Commerce Comedy Night – March 27
Wednesday, March 26
Board of Education Budget Workshop
The next budget workshop/public meeting of the Farmingdale School District Board of Education will be held on March 26, at 8 p.m., in the Howitt Middle School cafeteria, located at 70 Van Cott Ave. in Farmingdale.
Thursday, March 27
Board of Fire Commissioners
The next meeting of the Farmingdale Board of Fire Commissioners will be held at 8 p.m. inside Village Hall, located at 361 Main St. in Farmingdale.
Chamber of Commerce Comedy Night
On March 27, join the Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce, from 6:30-9:30 p.m., for its annual comedy night event at the Farmingdale Knights of Columbus headquarters, located at 1 Morton St. in Farmingdale. The event will feature three top comedians and will also include a buffet dinner, beer, wine, soda, coffee and dessert. Tickets are $25 and the proceeds go to support the Chamber’s Farmingdale High School Scholarship Fund and other community projects.
Basketball Fundraiser
On March 27, at 7 p.m., join students, faculty and staff, at the Weldon E. Howitt Middle School, located at 70 Van Cott Ave., for a friendly round of basketball to help raise funds.
Friday, March 28
PTA Chinese Auction
On March 28, join the Northside Elementary School Parent-Teacher Association for a Chinese Auction.
Monday, March 31
Farmingdale SEPTA Meeting
The next meeting of the Farmingdale Special Education Parent-Teacher Association will be held at Northside Elementary School, located at 55 Powell Place in Farmingdale, at 7 p.m.
Tuesday, April 1
Fire Commissioners Election
On April 1, from 7-10 p.m., the Farmingdale Fire Department will hold elections for the Board of Fire Commissioners.
Wednesday, April 2
Farmingdale Board of Education
The next meeting of the Farmingdale Board of Education will be held on April 2, at 8 p.m., inside the Howitt Middle School cafeteria.
Thursday, April 3
Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce
The next general meeting of the Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce will be held at noon on April 3, at Absolutely Mario Restaurant and Bar, located at 10 Allen Blvd. in Farmingdale.
Saturday, April 5
Pediatric Nursing Conference
On April 5, Farmingdale State College will host the Pediatric Nursing Conference, from 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. inside Gleeson Hall. For more information contact Joanne Lapidus-Graham at lapidujb@farmingdale.edu.
Sunday, April 6
Albany Avenue 5K
On April 6, join the Albany Avenue PTA for their 4th annual 5K race. The race will begin promptly at 9 a.m., outside the Albany Avenue School, located at 101 N. Albany Ave. in North Massapequa. There will be refreshments, bagels, t-shirts, a bar-b-que (provided by Chili’s), and a post race ceremony for award winners. For more details call Lisa Pugliese before race time at 516-249-1061.
Monday, April 7
Board of Trustees
The next meeting of the Village of Farmingdale Board of Trustees will be held on April 7, at 8 p.m., inside Village Hall, located at 361 Main St. in Farmingdale.
Farmingdale PAL Meeting
The next meeting of the Farmingdale Police Activity League will be held at the PAL clubhouse, on April 7, at 7 p.m.
Tuesday, April 8
ASL Honor Society Induction Ceremony
At 7 p.m., on April 8, Farmingdale High School will hold a special ceremony for students achieving honors in American Sign Language.
The Case for Mobile
Today, lots of customers are using mobile devices to find what they need, to assess their options, to make decisions, and to make purchases. Small businesses who start embracing mobile now will be the ones best able to compete.
On April 8, Farmingdale State College, located at 2350 Broadhollow Road in Farmingdale, will help participants better understand this mobile transition so they will not get left behind. The program runs from 9-11 a.m. at the SBDC Conference Center. Cost is $12 to participate, and pre-registration is required.
Wednesday, April 9
Board of Education Budget Adoption
On April 9, the Farmingdale School District’s Board of Education will hold a special meeting, at 8 p.m., to adopt the proposed budget for the 2014-2015 fiscal year.
Ongoing Events
St. Kilian’s Food Pantry
Located at 140 Elizabeth St., St. Kilian’s church serves anyone who lives within the parish boundaries regardless of religion, race or ethnicity. The Food Pantry is open Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. It is also available certain Saturdays by appointment only. Spanish translators are available Tuesdays and Fridays. For further information please call Director of Outreach Nina Petersen at 516-756-9656.
Weight Watchers
Looking to shed a few pounds? The Farmingdale United Methodist Church’s Weight Watchers program meets every Wednesday at 5 p.m.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Every Friday, from 5:30-8:45 p.m., the Farmingdale United Methodist Church, located at 407 Main St., holds Alcoholics Anonymous meetings.
Bell Choir
Put some jingle into your evening. Come join the Bell Choir every Thursday at 7 p.m., the Farmingdale United Methodist Church, located at 407 Main St.
Kid’s Choir
The Living Faith Christian Church’s Kid’s Choir meets every Thursday, from 6:45-7:30 p.m., at the church, located at 25 Hempstead Tpke.
