Fire and Ice – July 18
Child Car Seat Safety Program – July 19
Face Painting Jam – July 22
Friday, July 18
Paul Reiser
Actor, writer and stand-up comedian Paul Reiser will be coming to Governor’s Comedy Club in Levittown from July 18-19 for a special stand-up event. Doors open at 9 p.m. Admission is 18 and over. Tickets range from $30-$60 and are available online at govs.com.
Fire and Ice
Get “All Fired Up,” on July 18, when Pat Benatar-tribute band Fire and Ice takes the stage at 8 p.m., on the East Village Green in Levittown.
Girl’s Night Out
On July 18, join the Levittown First Presbyterian Church at 6:30 p.m. for girl’s night out at Riella’s Restaurant on N. Jerusalem Ave. in Levittown.
Singing at the Beach
On July 18, join Darlene Graham at 1:30 p.m. for this family-friendly summer show at Azalea Park. During this interactive performance children will be invited on stage to play beach bucket drums, wear funny glasses and do a funny dance. Admission is free and open to the public.
Saturday, July 19
Child Car Seat Safety Program
When it comes to both children and automobiles, driving home the message of safety is of utmost importance. Supervisor Kate Murray and the Hempstead Town Board are doing just that, announcing the start of the town’s 2014 Child Car Seat Safety Inspection Program, which will be stopping by Levittown, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. on July 19, to help residentsnspect the installation of their car seats, free of charge.
In order to participate, you must make an appointment in advance by calling the town Department of Public Safety at 516-538-1900 ext. 7709.
Monday, July 21
Magic of Jim McClenahan
On July 21, join magician/comedian Jim McClenahan at Veterans Memorial Park in Levittown at 1:30 p.m., for this family-friendly performance featuring comedy, sing-a-longs and magic. Admission is free and open to the public.
Tuesday, July 22
Face Painting Jam
On July 22, join Tricky Business at 2590 Hempstead Tpke. in East Meadow, at 6 p.m. for a night of face painting and practicing. Doors will be open to anyone looking to work on specific ideas and designs or to talk to fellow performers and shoot the breeze.
Wednesday, July 23
Levittown Schools Planning Session
The next planning session of the Levittown Public School District Board of Education will be held at 7:30 p.m. on July 23, at the Levittown Memorial Education Center, 150 Abbey Lane in Levittown.
Noontime Concert Series: Stan and Edie
On July 23, come to Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, from noon-2 p.m., for a free performance by Stan and Edie at field 6/6A.
Saturday, July 26
Lazy Days of Summer Picnic
On July 26, join the Levittown Community Council from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. for the annual Lazy Days of Summer Picnic at the East Village Green Park on Jerusalem Ave. in Levittown. This event is free of charge and fun for the whole family. “This is always a great event,” said Community Council Co-President Tom Kohlman. “We offer a lot of families and kids…bounce house, pony rides, a petting zoo, basketball games, food, the whole works. It’s a nice day.”
Family Bowling Night
On July 26, join AMF Bowling Center at 1300 Wantagh Ave., from 8-10 p.m. for a fun-filled evening of bowling with family, friends, and members of the Forgotten Friends Animal Rescue. Admission is $20 per person and includes bowling shoes, two hours of bowling, pizza and soda. There will also be a Chinese auction and a 50/50 raffle. Proceeds will go to help provide top quality care for all of the animals housed at the Rescue’s new center in Levittown. For more information contact 516-781-1460.
Wednesday, July 30
Erik’s Reptile Edventures
On July 30, come to Levittown Hall, 201 Levittown Pkwy. in Hicksville, at 10:30 a.m., for this free “edventure” designed to teach youngsters about the importance of science and nature and learn more about reptiles, amphibians and bugs.
Summer Programs
Sports Camp
The Levittown-Island Trees Youth Council will host a sports camp program for students in grades 4-8 and grades 9-12 from 8-9 a.m. every weekday from now through Aug. 22. For more information contact the Island Trees Director of Physical Education and Athletics at 516-520-2173.
Chorus
From now through July 25, the Island Trees Memorial Middle School will be holding a summer program for students in grades 4-12 who wish to learn vocal techniques that will help them sing all different styles of music.
Most of all this program is geared towards the further development of musicianship through a vocal setting. Students will receive one hour of lessons and rehersal a day, all leading up to an exciting concert on July 25. This offering is dependent upon sufficient student enrollment and is limited to the first 40 applicants.
Instrumental Music
From now through July 25, the Island Trees Memorial Middle School will be holding a summer program for students in grades 5-12 who wish to continue their studies over the summer.
Fourth graders will also be offered a course to study the instrument of his/her choosing. At the end of the program each child will be evaluated and recommendations made to parents. Sessions will be held from 8 a.m.-noon every weekday.
