Thursday, May 5
Chamber Luncheon Meeting
The Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce will meet at noon at The Nutty Irishman, 323 Main St., Farmingdale. Venue phone number is 516-293-9700. Speaker: Farmingdale School District Assistant Superintendent for Business Paul Defendini will discuss the 2016-17 district budget. Bring business cards. All members present will be entered into a drawing to win either “Featured Member of the Month” on the chamber website or a banner on the chamber’s website for one month. Cost $23/members, $28/non-members. Cash, checks (made payable to Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce) or charge. For planning purposes, RSVP if you think you may attend at www.farmingdalenychamber.org.
Friday, May 6
Championing Girls
Champion For Girls Mission Breakfast will benefit Champion For Girls of Long Island, Inc. and will be held starting at 7:30 a.m. at SUNY Farmingdale Campus Center Ballroom, 2350 Broadhollow Rd., Farmingdale. This is an opportunity to get a closer look at the work the organization is doing with girls and why it is so important. Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas will be delivering the keynote address. For info and tickets, which start at $50, contact President Neela Lockel at 631-940-3749 or visit girlsincli.org.
Saturday, May 7
I Love My Park Day
Bethpage State Park will be celebrating the fifth annual I Love My Park Day, a statewide event to improve and enhance New York’s parks and historic sites and bring visibility to the entire park system and its needs. Various volunteer projects will be available to choose from, including picnic area/trail clean-up, table/BBQ repair and restore and painting polo boards. The park is at 99 Quaker Meeting House Rd., Farmingdale. Contact event coordinator Andrew Tine for more information: andrew.tine@parks.ny.go or 516-249-0700. Register at www.nysparks.com/parks/108.
Plant & Bake Sale
The St. Thomas Episcopal Churchwomen are hosting their annual Mother’s Day Plant and Bake Sale at the church, located at 298 Conklin St., Farmingdale, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Any questions, call Janice at 516-884-4563. Orders can also be emailed to biker4355@aol.com up until May 4.
Monday, May 9
Board Work Session
The Village of Farmingdale Board of Trustees will hold a work session beginning at 7 p.m. at village hall, 361 Main St. in Farmingdale.
Tuesday, May 10
Business Resource Roundtable
The Melville Chamber of Commerce presents the Business Resource Roundtable from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at Five Towns College Faculty Lounge in the Main Building, 305 North Service Rd., Dix Hills. The roundtable provides a forum for members to bring their specific business questions, issues or problems to a group of peers. Based on their knowledge and experiences, attendees offer possible solutions and/or identify available resources that may assist in the solution. Participants can request solutions, offer experienced advice, and assist each other in bringing their companies to a higher level of performance. Attendance is limited, so registering is required. For information contact Jordan Kaplan of the Business Resource Committee at jordan_kaplan@fhfg.com or call 631-764-8256. register at melvillechamber.org.
Friday, May 13
‘Knight At The Races’
The Knights of Columbus St. Kilian Council #2204 present another night of food and fundraising fun at its hall at 1 Morton St., Farmingdale. The tellers will be open at 6:30 p.m., dinner starts at 7 p.m. and races start at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 per person and include food, beverages and dessert. For tickets call 631-755-2204 and ask for Joe Del, Chris Hillier, Terry Dowd or Ken Ostrowski.
Saturday, May 14
Spring Festival
The Kiwanis Club of Farmingdale presents its annual Spring Festival On the Green at Stop & Shop, 55 Motor Ave. at the corner of Main Street, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Featuring a large 100-plus vendor craft fair, a magnificent food court, giant inflatable rides, live musical entertainment and more. Admission is free. Rain date is Sunday, May 15. Vendors wanted. For more information, call Oleg Zivkovich at 516-644-5615.
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