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FRIDAY NOVEMBER 28, 1997
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Calendar Saturday, November 29Babes in ToylandSaturdays 2 p.m. and Sundays 11:30 a.m. through Jan. 4. All tickets $5 general admission. The Rose TattooTennessee Williams' award-winning play. Fridays and Saturdays 8 p.m.; Sundays 3 p.m. through Dec. 7. The Purple Cow Playhouse is located at 71-73 Broadway (Route 107), Hicksville. For reservations and information call 938-1940. General Admission $14, seniors and children under 12 $12. Craft ExtravaganzaFrom 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. James Parish, 75 Seamans Neck Rd. (corner of Hicksville Rd.), Seaford. Many vendors with holiday craft items as well as other homemade merchandise, jewelry and clothes. There will also be a snack bar and Santa Claus will be arriving. Photos with Santa will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Craft FairVolunteer Hose Company Four of the Hicksville Fire Dept. will be holding their 10th anuual craft fair at the Dutch Lane School, located at the corners of Levittown Pky. and Stewart Ave., Hicksville. 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. No cost for admission. There is plenty of parking and food.Sunday, November 30Divorced/Separated/Widowed Catholics of LINon-sectarian. Dance at Winner's Circle, 39 Post Ave., Westbury at 8 p.m. Lavish buffet and dancing. Hustle lessons at 8:30 p.m. Members $3, nonmembers $5. For information call 796-9208. Also on Dec. 7, 14, 21, 28.Tuesday, December 2Maternity Fitness ClassesPreparation 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 Dec. 4.Parent Adoption Support GroupMeeting at 7:30 p.m. in the Parish Center at St. James Church, Room 102, 80 Hicksville Rd., Seaford. For information call 731-3710.Country Line Dancing CanceledThe country line dancing classes to be held on Dec. 2 at the Hicksville Library, 169 Jerusalem Ave. have been canceled. They will be rescheduled. Call 931-1417.Wednesday, December 3The 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 SeriesA 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.Tots and Tykes CPRA four hour CPR course sponsored by the Heart Council of LI. 7 p.m. at the Broadway Mall, Hicksville. Registration is $30/person or 2/$50 on a first-come, first-serve basis. Call for registration form. 932-9360.Building a Prejudice-Free WorldFree lecture at Borders Bookstore, 1260 Old Country Rd., Westbury. 7:30 p.m. Guest lecturer is Marc Hensen of the Baha'i Race Unity Committee on LI. For information call 979-9162 or 683-8700.Thursday, December 4North Shore Single Parents GroupOpen to all separated, divorced and widowed parents. Meets at the Oyster Bay Community Center, Church St., Oyster Bay at 8 p.m. For information call 797-7932 or 797-7934. Topic: What's Your Problem?Eyes of LearningA nonproft metaphysical study group presents "Star People" discussion at 8 p.m. at Levittown Hall, Levittown Pky., Hicksville. Admission $5. Call 661-2424.North Shore Civil War RoundtableMonthly meeting. Guest speaker will be historian Maury Klein who will discuss and sign his new book, Days of Defiance: Sumpter, Secession and the Coming of Civil War. Open to the public. 7:30 p.m. at Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington Village. For information call Peter Costanzo 271-1442.Hicksville HomemakersBusiness meeting and holiday celebration at 10 a.m. at the Parkway Community Church, Stewart Ave. (just off Levittown Pky.)An International ChristmasHoliday boutique from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Old Westbury School of the Holy Child, 25 Store Hill Rd., Old Westbury. Browse among the many imported and handmade gifts to find the perfect presents for holiday giving. The sale also features holiday crafts, art for the home, gourmet items and spectacular raffle opportunities. This fundraiser is hosted by the Parents' Club. For information call 626-9300. Also on Dec. 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Friday, December 5Eyes of LearningA nonproft metaphysical study group presents "Dream Interpretation" with father-son psychic duo Bruno and Daniel. Dreams are not meant to put us to sleep, but to awaken us. 8 p.m. at Levittown Hall, Levittown Pky., Hicksville. Admission $10. Call 661-2424.Divorced/Separated/Widowed Catholics of LINonsectarian. Dance at Gigi's of Westbury, 680 Old Country Rd., Westbury. 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Members $5, nonmembers $6. For information call 454-9535. New DJ - the Bennetts.Saturday, December 6Christmas Sale and Flea MarketSponsored by Court Queen of Angels #86 Hicksville from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the new school cafeteria at St. Ignatius Loyola, E. Cherry St. Vendors wanted. Call June 433-5229 or Rita 931-3431.Defensive Driving CourseThe Hicksville United Methodist Church, 130 Old Country Rd. will present the National Safety Council's course from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 360-9720 for registration information. Cost is $45 per person.Sunday, December 7Blood 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. Maria Regina, 3945 Jerusalem Ave., Seaford. 8:15 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.Divorced/Separated/Widowed Catholics of LINonsectarian. Singles Dance at Winner's Circle, 39 Post Ave., Westbury. 8 p.m. Hustle lessons at 8:30 p.m. Members $3 nonmembers $5. For information call 796-9208. Also on Dec. 14, 21, 28.ConcertThe Red Hot Mamas and All That Jazz. Ten women, ten times the fun! Not the Rockettes and certainly not the "Rocker"ettes, but the Hicksville Library will most definitely be rockin' as their fancy footwork, costume changes, and all-around talent delight audiences of all ages. Free. 2 p.m. 169 Jerusalem Ave. Call 931-1417.Ongoing EventsEntertainment Books Fund RaiserThe E.F. Franke Republican Club is selling Entertainment books as a fund raiser. The books are $30 each and are full of discount coupons for travel, food, dining, and hard goods. Books can be obtained at the club's regular meetings which are on the third Friday of every month at the VFW Hall, located at 320 South Broadway in Hicksville or by calling George Kessler at 433-9071.Entertainment Books on SaleThe Kiwanis Foundation of Hicksville is raising funds by selling the 1998 Entertainment Book (Nassau and Suffolk editions) through Dec. 19. Each book contains hundreds of two-for-ones and 50 percent discounts on dining, travel, shopping, movies, special events and much more. The books are $30 each with proceeds going to fund such local projects as our 1998 scholarship and awards program, community projects and assistance for our neighbors in need. Your support will make a difference in the life of a child. To order/purchase these books - now in stock - please stop by Mr. Electric Service Co., Inc., 420 S. Broadway, Hicksville or call 433-8383. Remember these make great holiday gifts.Career Counseling at the Hicksville LibraryMeet with a professional career counselor. Available by appointment only. Wednesdays 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call the reference desk for information and appointment 931-1417. The library is located at 169 Jerusalem Ave.Hicksville Counseling Center Offers Three WorkshopsThe Hicksville Counseling Center of Family Service Association announces group workshops. Parenting Education Workshops for single parents are being held Tuesdays from 7 to 8:15 p.m. A Co-dependency Education Series will be held Wednesdays from 7 to 8:15 p.m. Supportive services for Parents of Children with Learning Disabilities are offered at the Hicksville Counseling Center. Groups are now forming and will run throughout the year. For more information call Ann-Marie Sturniolo at 935-6858.Perceptual Problems Affecting Reading/LearningFree meetings about a little-known but common perceptual problem which affects the reading and learning capabilities of children and adults, as featured on 60 Minutes, are now being held at Perceptual Change Associates, 120 Bethpage Rd., Hicksville. Seating is limited for the twice monthly, day and evening meetings being held on the first Friday and second Thursday of each month from 2 to 3 p.m. For reservations to learn more about this easily correctable perceptual problem call 822-4900.Santa's MailboxChildren can send their Christmas lists directly to old St. Nick at the North Pole via a special mailbox. Letters to Santa deposited by Dec. 19 will receive a Santa-Gram from the North Pole, assisted by Santa's elves at the Parks Department. No postage is necessary for Santa letters. Be sure to include name and address. A colorful red mailbox will be at the administration building at Cantiague Park, Hicksville beginning Nov. 28. Letters may be deposited between 9 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. For information call 572-0253.Free Dianetics and Scientology WorkshopsDianetics Workshop held every Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m. and Scientology Workshop held every Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Church of Scientology, 99 Railroad Station Plaza, Hicksville. Call 1-800-668-7884. The Church of Scientology is a nonprofit organization.Support Group for Family MembersA support group for those who have family members with mental illness meets Mondays from 8 to 9:15 p.m. at Central Nassau Guidance & Counseling Services, Inc. at 246 Old Country Road in Hicksville. The fee is $5 per family. For more information please call 822-6111. Central Nassau Guidance and Counseling Services, Inc. provides therapeutic and supportive services to people hampered in their functioning by mental illness, psychological difficulties and/or substance abuse and addiction problems. Among its services, the agency provides outpatient mental health services for children and adults living in Nassau County. The staff is comprised of psychiatrists, registered nurses and certified social workers.Annual Toy Drive for Hospitalized ChildrenDonations will be collected through Dec. 20. If you would like your donation picked up, call 781-5425.; e-mail to: JonathansGifts@Juno.com or write to: Patty and Art Sturm, 54 Twin Ln. N., Wantagh, NY 11793. Donations can be made payable to Jonathan's Gift of Love (founded in the name of Jonathan Sturm who passed away in May from acute lymphoblastic leukemia). Toys are given to hospitalized children. These gifts represent hope.Upcoming EventsAt the Gregory MuseumThe Gregory Museum, LI Earth Science Center, Heitz Pl. Reservations are required for all workshops. Space is limited. Payment must be received within five days of reservation in order to guarantee placement. Reservations are confirmed upon receipt of payment. Call the museum at 822-7505 or mail a check. Cabochon Jewelry with Don Curran. Shape and polish your own cabochon of angelite - a beautiful sky blue gemstone - and turn it into a pin or pendant to wear yourself or give as a holiday gift. Wear old clothes as this can be a messy workshop. Note grinding and polishing rock is a slow process and requires lots of patience. For ages 10 to 16 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Dec. 6. Members $6, nonmembers $8. Radio City Christmas ShowPresented by the Hicksville Library. Experience the joy of the season, take in the world famous Christmas Show, view the Rockefeller Center tree and beautifully decorated store fronts. Relax and enjoy a complete lunch. The bus will leave from the parking lot at West Cherry St. at 9 a.m. and return approximately 5:30 p.m. Dec. 4. Registration in progress. Payment in full is due at the time of registration. For information call 931-1417.Vendors NeededVendors of arts and crafts, new merchandise, gifts, clothing, jewelry, etc. for a fund-raising event in Hicksville on Dec. 14. Fair is indoors and runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Prime selling opportunity. Space is limited. Call Lee at 785-1880. Benefit for: Animals Need You, a nonprofit organization dedicated to animal welfare. "A.N.Y." conducts eduational programs for people about responsible pet ownership, animal interaction and pet selection. All donations to A.N.Y. are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. |