Wednesday, Jan. 11
BOE Meeting
The Farmingdale School District Board of Education will hold its monthly meeting at 8 p.m. at the Howitt Middle School Cafeteria. The public is invited.
Thursday, Jan. 12
After Hours Networking
The Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce will hold a business card swap and networking event from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at The Nutty Irishman, 323 Main St., Farmingdale. Call the venue at 516-293-9700. Complimentary appetizers and cash bar. Bring your business cards and invite a business associate. No cover charge but RSVP at www.farmingdalenychamber.org if you plan to attend.
Zoning Board Meeting
The Village of Farmingdale Zoning Board of Appeals will meet at 7 p.m. at Village Hall, 361 Main St. in Farmingdale.
Friday, Jan. 13
Knight At The Races
The Knights of Columbus St. Kilian Council will present a night of wagering fun at its Council Hall, 1 Morton St., Farmingdale. Tellers open at 6:30 p.m., with meal at 7 p.m. and the races starting at 8 p.m. Tickets: $15 per person (includes food, beverages and dessert). For tickets, call 631-755-2204 and ask for Joe Del, Chris Hillier, Terry Dowd or Ken Ostrowski.
Saturday, Jan. 14
Yoga
The Long Island Yoga Association will hold a workshop from 1 to 4 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 407 Main St., Farmingdale. Members will share a diverse array of techniques, practices and insights of yoga and yoga philosophy. Featuring “Yin & Win: A Tortoise and the Hare Parable for 2017” with Jennifer Brilliant. Visit www.liyoga.org.
Tuesday, Jan. 17
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.
Business Resource Roundtable
The Melville-East Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce presents a forum for chamber members to bring their specific business questions, issues or problems to a group of peers. Customers Bank, 324 South Service Rd., No. 300 in Melville, will be the location of the roundtable from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Based on their knowledge and experiences, attendees offer possible solutions and/or identify available resources that may assist in the solution. Roundtable 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. Free for members, $30 for non-members. For information, contact Jordan Kaplan of the Business Resource Committee at jordan_kaplan@fhfg.com or call 631-764-8256. Or visit melvillechamber.org and click on the “Events” link.
Tuesday, Jan. 24
Planning Board Meeting
The Village of Farmingdale Planning Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. at Village Hall, 361 Main St. in Farmingdale.
Thursday, Jan. 26
New Year celebration
The Melville-East Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce will celebrate the new year by recognizing a group of businesses, organizations and affiliations for their achievements and Chamber involvement. It invites all to celebrate from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Colonial Springs Golf Club, 1 Long Island Ave., Farmingdale as it honors 2016 Business of the Yerar Lorraine Gregory Communications, located at 110 Schmitt Blvd., Farmingdale. Special guest will be Suffolk County Legislature Presiding Officer DuWayne Gregory. Free for members, $30 for non-members. For information, call 631-777-6260 or visit melvillechamber.org and click on the “Events” link.
Saturday, Jan. 28
School of Rock Open House
School of Rock Farmingdale, 540 Smith St., Farmingdale, will hold special demonstration classes and offer special discounts from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Demonstrations for ages 3-7 run from 10 to 11 a.m., followed by a session for ages 8-18 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Call 631-425-5191 or visit www.farmingdale.schoolofrock.com.
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