Gift Card Bingo
Friday, March 27
Hugs for Sarah Memorial Blood Drive
Saturday, March 28
Harlem Wizards
Tuesday, March 31
Wednesday, March 25
Shopping Online
This SeniorNet class is taught by volunteers, for seniors who want to learn how to use their iPad or tablet to shop online. Bring in your iPad or tablet. $12. At the William P. Bennett Hicksville Community Center, 28 W. Carl St., in Hicksville from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Register by calling 516-539-0150 ext. 130.
Board of Education Meeting
The Hicksville School District board of education will have a meeting in the administration building at 8:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 26
Breast Cancer Screenings
Nassau University Medical Center’s Mammography Van will be coming to Cantiague Park at 480 W. John St., Hicksville to provide breast cancer screenings for women over age 50. The screening will include a breast examination by a nurse, a mammography and instructions for breast self-examination. If it’s been at least a year since your last mammography and you are planning to receive an exam, you will need a prescription for the exam from your doctor (if you have insurance) and must provide any past exam films, if available. Women with health insurance will be required to make a co-payment. The mammography is free for uninsured women, based on eligibility guidelines. From 8:45 a.m. to noon. Appointments are required and scheduled on a first come, first served basis. For additional information or to make an appointment, please call Legislator Rose Walker’s office at 516-571-6217 or Legislator Laura Schaefer’s office at 516-571-6214.
Friday, March 27
Gift Card Bingo
The Joseph Barry Columbiettes, 45 Heitz Place, Hicksvillle, will be having a gift card Bingo event. Doors open at 7 p.m., games start at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $8 per person, which includes one set of cards. Additional cards and specials will be available. There will be coffee and cake, raffles, prizes and a cash bar. Reservations strongly recommended. Limited walk-in seating. Make checks payable to “Joseph Barrry Columbiettes.” Call Anne at 516-931-6784 for more information.
Saturday, March 28
Hugs for Sarah Memorial Blood Drive
The Sarah Grace Foundation for Children With Cancer will host a blood drive in loving memory of Sarah Grace Weippert. Healthy individuals are encouraged to donate blood between the hours of 10a.m. and 2:30 p.m. at the William P. Bennett Hicksville Community Center, 28 West Carl St. The Sarah Grace Foundation For Children With Cancer was created by the parents of Sarah Grace Weippert, who passed away from acute lymphoblastic leukemia in 2002 at the age of 12. This is the seventh annual blood drive in Sarah’s name. To schedule an appointment please contact The Sarah Grace Foundation at 516-433-9745 or email matt.weippert@thesarahgracefoundation.org
Easter Egg Hunt
The Point Church will be holding an Easter egg hunt at Cantiague Park from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enjoy egg races, face painting and pictures with the Easter bunny. For more information call 516-280-2737.
Tuesday, March 31
Harlem Wizards
The Harlem Wizards return to Hicksville for an evening of tricks, hoops and alley-oops. The team will face off against The Falcons, a team of teachers and parents from Hicksville Elementary Schools. This event is sponsored by the Fork Lane PTA. Tickets are $12, at the door is $15. Children under 3 are free. Courtside tickets (which includes a meet and greet) is $20. For more information visit www.harlemwizards.com and click “Get Tickets” or email forklaneptapres@gmail.com. Event starts at 7 p.m.
Wednesday, April 1-5
Broadway Mall Craft Fair
Find handmade crafts and unique gifts at this craft fair inside Broadway Mall. From 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information call 718-241-4630.
