Fire Department Open House – October 24
Autumn Fair – October 25
Blood Drive – October 26
Tuesday, Oct. 21
Superintedent Conference Day
Farmingdale schools will be closed on Oct. 21.
Wednesday, Oct. 22
Detecting Fraud Through Forensic Accounting
On Oct. 22, join FEI Long Island, at King Kullen, 185 Central Ave. in Bethpage, from 8-9:30 a.m., for this presentation on how to stay a step ahead in identifying, investigating and preventing fraud in today’s corporate environment. Costs $20 in advance and $25 at door to participate. For more information call 516-368-9412.
Thursday, Oct. 23
Board Of Fire Commissioners
The next meeting of the Farmingdale Board of Fire Commissioners will be held on Oct. 23, at 8 p.m. at the Fire Department, 361 Main St.
Friday, Oct. 24
Fire Department Open House
On Oct. 24, come down to the Farmingdale Fire Department at 361 Main St., at 6 p.m. and meet your local volunteers and see the equipment they use.
Learn about exit drills in the home, fire extinguishers, local heroes in action, the Jaws of Life and much more. See if you have what it takes to be a firefighter, medic or a junior firefighter. For more information call 516-531-9820.
Farmingdale High School Homecoming
On Oct. 24, come cheer on the Farmingdale High School Dalers varsity football team, at 6:30 p.m., when they will take on the MacArthur High School Generals. A student pep rally will precede the homecoming festivities at 5 p.m. in the High School gymnasium.
Saturday, Oct. 25
Autumn Fair
On Oct. 25, the Hardscrabble Senior Apartments Community Building at 404 Main St. in Farmingdale, will be having an autumn fair, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., which will feature something for every age group, including a “white elephant sale,” baked goods, religious items, a “giant raffle,” and a snack bar.
Preparing For The Unexpected
On Oct. 25, join Long Island Professionals for Patient Safety at Farmingdale Village Hall, 361 Main St., from 2 to 4 p.m., for this presentation all about advance directives, healthcare proxy, DNR/DNI, Choosing Homecare, Palliative Care and hospice. Presenters include Charles Fisher Esq., Beverly R. James, RN with L.I. Care at Home, Geri Manginello, RN, Good Shepherd Hospice, Eva O’Brien, RN, Nurse Case Manager and Healthcare Organizer and the Village of Farmingdale Fire Department.
The event is free and open to anyone over age 18. To reserve a seat or for more information call 516-579-4711.
Sunday, Oct. 26
St. Kilian Blood Drive
Come to the St. Kilian Roman Catholic Church Auditorium at 50 Cherry St. in Farmingdale, on Oct. 26, for a community blood drive, from
8 a.m. to noon.
To be eligible to donate, you must be between the ages of 16-75 years, have photo ID, weigh a minimum of 110lbs. and have not been given a tattoo in the past year.
For questions concerning medical eligibility call 1-800-688-0900.
American Scarepower Museum
On Oct. 26, enjoy a safe Halloween at the American Airpower Museum, 1230 New Highway in East Farmingdale, from 4 to 7 p.m. Trick-or-treat in the safety of the haunted hanger or take your picture in the phantom fighter. There will also be scavenger hunts and a contest for the best costume (12 and under). Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and veterans and $5 for children under 12.
Monday, Oct. 27
Board Of Trustees Work Session
The next public work session of the Village of Farmingdale Board of Trustees will be held on Oct. 27, at 7 p.m. at Village Hall, 361 Main St.
PTA Council Meeting
The next meeting of the Farmingdale School District PTA Council will be held on Oct. 27, at 7 p.m. at Howitt Middle School, 70 Van Cott Ave.
Tuesday, Oct. 28
Planning Board
The next meeting of the Village of Farmingdale Planning Board will be held on Oct. 28, at 7 p.m. at Village Hall, 361 Main St.
Autumn Dinner & Auction
On Oct. 28, join the St. Kilian Women’s Guild, from 6 to 10 p.m., for its Autumn Dinner and Auction at Domenico’s Resaurant, 3270A Hempstead Tpke in Levittown. Costs $35 per person and it includes dinner, dessert, coffee, tea and soda. For reservations call Gail McGuirk at 516-249-0361 or Nonni Ryan at 516-798-0097.
Wednesday, Oct. 29
Multi-Chamber Networking Event
On Oct. 29, come and network with the Farmingdale, Amityville, Babylon Town, Copiague and Lindenhurst Chambers of Commerce, from 5:30-9:30 p.m., at Helen Butler Hall Theatre at Dominican Village, 565 Albany Ave. in Amityville. Afterwards enjoy a live performance of Murder on the Nile. Tickets cost $25, no walk-ins.
Friday, Oct. 31
Halloween Parade
This Halloween, ghosts and ghouls in the Farmingdale School District will line up for the annual Halloween parade. The parade will start with Saltzman East and Farmingdale High School will at 9:15 a.m., followed by students from Albany Avenue at 9:30 a.m., and Northside and Woodward Parkway students at 9:45 a.m.
For more details on the parade visit farmingdaleschools.com.
5th Grade Pumpkin Run
On Oct. 31, fifth grade students attending Northside Elementary will line-up outside at 1:50 p.m. for the annual Pumpkin Run.
