Thanksgiving Eve – November 26
Altheas Boutique Opening – November 29
Tri-Centennial Tree Lighting – December 2
Wednesday, Nov. 26
Thanksgiving Eve Party
On Nov. 26, come to the Carlyle on the Green, 99 Quaker Meeting House Rd. in Bethpage, at 7:30 p.m., for an evening of food, drinks and live music by That 70s Band. Admission is $20.
Thursday, Nov. 27
Thanksgiving Day
Saturday, Nov. 29
Althea’s Boutique Grand Opening
On Nov. 29, Althea’s Boutique, a ladies designer boutique consignment shop will celebrate its grand opening with a celebratory ribbon cutting at 1 p.m., at its location at 455 Main St. in Farmingdale.
Monday, Dec. 1
Board of Trustees Meeting
The next meeting of the Village of Farmingdale will be held on Dec. 1 at 8 p.m. at Village Hall, 361 Main St. A public work session will preceed the meeting at 7 p.m.
PAL Unit
The next meeting of the Farmingdale Police Activity League will be held on Dec. 1, at 7 p.m., at the PAL clubhouse, 31 N. Front St., in Farmingdale.
Tuesday, Dec. 2
Tri-Centennial Tree Lighting
Join the Village of Farmingdale at 6 p.m., on Dec. 2, for the lighting of the Tri-Centennial Christmas tree on the Village Green.
Wednesday, Dec. 3
Republic Airport Commission
The next meeting of the Republic Airport Commission will be held at 7 p.m., on Dec. 3, in Conference Room 201 of the Main Terminal of Republic Airport, 7150 Republic Airport. For more information call 631-752-7707 ext. 6109.
Incoming Freshman Orientation
Incoming freshman students and parents are invited to Farmingdale High School, 150 Lincoln St. in Farmingdale, at 7 p.m., for a new student orientation.
Thursday, Dec. 4
High School Honor Society Induction
On Dec. 4, Farmingdale High School will host a ceremony, at 5:30 p.m. in the commons for National Honor Society inductees.
Middle School Orchestra Concert
On Dec. 4, Howitt Middle School orchestra students in grades 6 through 8 will take the stage at 7 p.m., for their winter recital.
Friday, Dec. 5
Gerngras Park Tree Lighting
Join the Village of Farmingdale at 6 p.m., on Dec. 5, for the rededication and annual tree lighting ceremony at Gerngras Park.
Saturday, Dec. 6
Christmas Fair
On Dec. 6 and 7, the St. William the Abbot School at 2001 Jackson Ave. in Seaford, will hold its annual Christmas fair, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring more than 60 artisans with hundreds of sale items, hot and cold food, fresh evergreen wreaths, attic treasures, baked goods, raffle prizes, 50/50 and of course, a visit from Santa Claus.
St. Luke’s Tree Lighting
On Dec. 6, join St. Luke’s Luteran Church, 190 Conklin St. in Farmingdale, at 4 p.m. for its annual tree lighting ceremony. There will be crafts for children and adults, gingerbread ornaments, advent wreaths, candles and more. Visit with St. Nicholas and enjoy cocoa and cookies. For more information call 516-249-1220.
Sunday, Dec. 7
Annual Sankta Lucia Festival
On Dec. 7, join St Luke’s Lutheran Church, 190 Conklin St., at Fellowship Hall, for this traditional Swedish Christmas church service to celebrate the Sankta Lucia Queen with live animals, her entourage and wonderful music. For more information call St. Luke’s at 516-249-1220.
Tuesday, Dec. 9
FBLI Meeting
The next meeting of the Farmingdale Baseball League, Inc. will be held at 8 p.m., on Dec. 9, at Allen Park.
Wednesday, Dec. 10
Board of Education
The next meeting of the Farmingdale Board of Education will be held at 8 p.m. on Dec. 10 at Howitt Middle School.
Thursday, Dec. 11
Zoning Board
The next meeting of the Village of Farmingdale Zoning Board will be held on Dec. 11, at 8 p.m., at Village Hall, 361 Main St. in Farmingdale.
Saturday, Dec. 13
Long Island Gingerbread Competition
On Dec. 13, the Chocolate Duck, 310 Main St. in Farmingdale, will host the second annual Long Island Gingerbread House Competition. Judging will begin at 9 a.m. and is closed to the general public. At noon, the exhibition will open to the public, with an awards presentation at 4:30 p.m.
This year’s theme is “the Gold Coast era,” and will feature structures inspired by the Gold Coast Mansions, Old Westbury Gardens, Sagamore Hill, Bayard Cutting Arboretum, the Great Gatsby House and more.
For more information contact Christina Bisbee at 516-249-0887 or email cakegirl70@aol.com.
