Calendar: Farmingdale Observer: January 2, 1998

Upcoming Event

Defensive Driving Course, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Northrop Grumman Bethpage, for drivers of all ages. Save up to 10 percent on insurance costs, deduct four incurred violation points, and learn accident prevention skills. This two-part course will be offered in Bldg. 5 cafeteria on Jan. 14 and 21 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Cost is $45 per person. To register call Debbie 735-9320.

Saturday, January 3

Group Programs at the Hatchery. In order to accommodate scouts and other non-school groups, the Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery is scheduling programs on selected Saturdays at either 10 or 11 a.m. the minimum number for a group is nine and the maximum is 25 and that includes participants, chaperones and any other person accompanying the group. Programs are one hour and the cost is $3 for every person in the group. A reservation must be made in advance. For further information call 692-6768. Other available dates are: Jan. 10, 17, 24, Feb. 14, 21, 28, March 14, 21.

Sunday, January 4

Earthwalkconducted by the staff of Starflower Experiences on the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. A light touch of nature on an unusual and enjoyable walk. Discover the wonders of the natural world through your senses. For adults and children 9 and up. Meet at Sweet Hollow Hall in West Hills County Park, Melville. Fee of $2.50 per person. Call 938-6152 to sign up and for directions. For this month only call Marcia 462-1613 to sign up and for directions.

Monday, January 5

Nassau Coliseum/NY Islanders Blood Drivefrom 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Tpke., Uniondale. 7:35 p.m. 794-9303.

Blood Drivesponsored by LI Blood Services. To donate you must be between the ages of 17 and 76, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health. Donors must eat before donating and bring identification. Includes mini health exam, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature and iron count. For information call 800-933-BLOOD. Chase Manhattan, Reckson Bldg., 395 N. Service Rd., Melville. 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Tall Club of LImeeting at 8 p.m. at the Jolly Swagman Inn, 100 W. Nicholai St., Hicksville. Minimum age is 21. Men must be 6'2" or taller and women 5'10" or taller. Meetings are $5 for nonmembers. For further information call 269-3892.

Plainedge Auxiliary of Cerebral Palsymeeting at 8 p.m. at the N. Massapequa Community Center, N. Albany Ave., N. Massapequa. The program will be a white elephant sale. For information call Pat 495-1361 or Lois 798-8683.

Tuesday, January 6

South Shore Single Parents Group. Open to all separated, divorced and widowed parents. Meets 7:30 p.m. at the North Albany Avenue Community Center, 214 N. Albany Ave., N. Massapequa. For information call 797-7932 or 797-7934.

Maternity Fitness Classes. Preparation for childbirth and outstanding shape-up after childbirth designed and coordinated by registered nurses. 7:30 p.m. at Mid-Island Hospital (an affiliate of Winthrop-University Hospital), 4295 Hempstead Tpke., Bethpage. For information call 579-6000. Classes provided every Tuesday and Thursday. Also on Jan. 8.

NY Islanders vs. Pittsburghat Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Tpke., Uniondale. 7:30 p.m. 794-9303. Tickets: $15 to $65.

Farmingdale Homemakers Councilmeeting at 10 a.m. at the Methodist Church, Main St. and Grant Ave. Program: Quilters Choice by Eileen Philips. New members welcome. Call 249-7281.

Wednesday, January 7

The Emphysema Clubsupport for those with chronic lung diseases. 1:30 p.m. in Room M9 at Mid-Island Hospital (an affiliate of Winthrop-University Hospital), 4295 Hempstead Tpke., Bethpage. For information call 579-6000. Meetings are held on the first and third Wednesday of each month.

Prenatal Program Series. A four-week program taught by a registered nurse, certified childbirth educator. Program begins on the first Wednesday of the month. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Mid-Island Hospital (an affiliate of Winthrop-University Hospital), 4295 Hempstead Tpke., Bethpage.

Thursday, January 8

The Scrabble Clubfor beginners to advanced. Meets on Thursdays from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Plainedge Library, 1066 Hicksville Rd., Plainedge. For information call 796-7065.

Cancer Support Groupfor patients, recovered patients and families. 7:30 p.m. in the Ambulatory Lounge at Mid-Island Hospital (an affiliate of Winthrop-University Hospital), 4295 Hempstead Tpke., Bethpage. For information call 579-6000. Meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month.

NY Islanders vs. Montrealat Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Tpke., Uniondale. 7:30 p.m. 794-9303. Tickets: $15 to $65.

Blood Drivesponsored by LI Blood Services. To donate you must be between the ages of 17 and 76, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health. Donors must eat before donating and bring identification. Includes mini health exam, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature and iron count. For information call 800-933-BLOOD. IBM, 2 Huntington Quad South, Melville. 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Free Stress Level Screening Day. Is stress adversely affecting your life, relationships with family and friends, your health, affecting your emotionally? If your answer is yes come in for a free stress level screening and leave with helpful coping strategies that can improve your life. Participation provides you with: a written screening questionnaire to determine your stress level, a brief consultation with a mental health professional, take-home educational materials to get you started reducing your stress. Confidential. Sponsored by the Eastern Athletic Club and the Center for Coping. For information call 822-3131. Screening site: Eastern Athletic Club, 100 Ruland Rd., Melville from 5 to 8 p.m.

Friday, January 9

Bethpage Masonic Lodge No. 975Free and Accepted Masons will meet at 8 p.m. at the Hicksville Masonic Temple, 18 W. Nicholai St., Hicksville. Meetings are every second and fourth Friday. For information call 935-6964.

NY Saints vs. Philadelphiaat Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Tpke., Uniondale. 7 p.m. 794-9303. Tickets: $18, $16, $12.

Saturday, January 10

NY Islanders vs. Carolinaat Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Tpke., Uniondale. 1 p.m. 794-9303. Tickets: $15 to $65.

Colgate vs. Cornell Hockeyat Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Tpke., Uniondale. 6 p.m. 794-9303. Tickets: $7.

Sunday, January 11

Melville Route 110 Showfrom 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 585 Route 110, Melville. Coins, stamps, military items, medals. Refreshments available. Open to the public. Free admission. For information call 437-8650.

See the Results of Egg Stripping. The staff at the Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery has been busy performing the one-hundred-year-old process of egg stripping. Their hard work has been well worth the effort. See the sac-fry in a tank in the Fairchild Bldg. and view these tiny creatures with their little yolk sacs. Help the hatchery sing Happy Birthday Dear Trout, learn about the hatching process, have some refreshments and tell your friends you attended the most unique birthday party ever. 2 p.m.

Monday, January 12

Breastfeeding Preparation Class. Discussion of advantages and options with a question and answer period. 7:30 p.m. at Mid-Island Hospital (an affiliate of Winthrop-University Hospital), 4295 Hempstead Tpke, Bethpage. For information call 579-6000. Class held on the second Monday of each month.

NY Islanders vs. Detroitat Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Tpke., Uniondale. 7:30 p.m. 794-9303. Tickets: $15 to $65.

Tuesday, January 13

Blood Drivesponsored by LI Blood Services. To donate you must be between the ages of 17 and 76, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health. Donors must eat before donating and bring identification. Includes mini health exam, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature and iron count. For information call 800-933-BLOOD. USPS - MPF, 160 kDuryea Rd., Melville. 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.