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Friday, 10 July 2009 00:00

 

Saturday, July 11

Garage Sale

YES Community Counseling Center, 75 Grand Ave., will be conducting its Annual Garage Sale at the back of the offices, New York Ave., between Central Ave. and Hicksville Rd.), from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Items, old and new (but saleable) are being collected. If you have any items that you would like to donate (all contributions tax deductible) call 799-3203. Proceeds from the event will be used to support programs and services to youth and families. Due to recent county funding cuts, your help and support is needed.

Monday, July 13

Massapequa Fire District

Regular monthly meeting. 8 p.m. at the firehouse, 1 Brooklyn Ave. Meetings are held every second and fourth Monday of each month. The board will also conduct monthly work sessions on the first, third, and when applicable, the fifth Monday of each month commencing at the same time.

Thursday, July 16

Defensive Driving

Sponsored by the Community Center of Plainview-Old Bethpage. State approved for insurance and point reduction. Sponsored by N.Y.S.P. July 16 and 23 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Plainview Middle School, Central Park Rd. To register call 1-516-495-4786. There is a connection problem in some areas of Nassau County. You must dial 1-516 first even if that is your area code.

Sunday, July 19

Antiques, Collectibles, Handcrafts Flea Market

Sponsored by the Bellmore Lions Club from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Bellmore LIRR station at Bedford Ave. and Sunrise Hwy., Bellmore. To be a vendor call 785-0222.

Tuesday, July 21

Bingo For Kids/Families

On Tuesday evenings you can fun with your family at a special bingo designed just for kids. At Temple Beth-El of Bellmore, 1373 Bellmore Rd., N. Bellmore, you can play bingo for prizes (not cash). Doors open at 6 p.m. and games begin at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $5 per player. An adult must accompany the children. Adult play is optional. Bring a marker or purchase one at the event. The snack bar will be open at 6 p.m. and will serve a variety of reasonably priced items. No food can be brought with you into the temple because strict kosher food laws are observed. Also on Aug. 4 and Aug. 18.

Friday, July 24

St. James Carnival

The Parish of Saint James, 80 Hicksville Rd., Seaford is hosting its annual Carnival from July 24 through July 31 (raindate July 27). There will be rides, games, world famous sausage and peppers as well as the “family recipe” homemade zeppoles. Seven fun-filled nights. There will be an opportunity to pre-purchase ride discount ride tickets (50 percent off) at the Parish Center from through July 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. only (closed from noon to 1 p.m.). As an added attraction, there will be chances to win $10,000. For further information, call Barbara 731-3710.

Upcoming Events

Art in the Park Event Seeks Local Artists

The Women’s Club of Farmingdale is sponsoring the Second Annual Art Show and Sale on Sept. 12 (rain date Sept. 13) on the Village Green in Farmingdale. Artists are invited to bring their paintings, drawings, photographs and sculptures to show. Ribbons will be awarded for first, second, third place and honorable mention placement. Reservations are available now. Entry fee is $50 (not refundable) for a 10-foot square area. Applications can be obtained at Village Hall, Main St., Farmingdale or online at www.Farmingdalevillage.com (click on the Community Events tab). For more information call Fran Rotondo 752-7493 or Dolores Cianciabella 631-694-5145.

Call For Craft Vendors

Mill Neck Manor is calling for vendors of handmade items for its Annual Fall Harvest Festival, held on Oct. 10 and 11, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. A favorite tradition on LI, visitors eagerly await the festival for its crafts, apples, pumpkins, pies and other delicious treats. Country crafts, offering handmade items and holiday gifts, are one of the festival’s main features. If you make or sell crafts and feel that you would be a great addition to the Festival, you are encouraged to apply. Vendors are assigned an outdoor space (10’x10’) with a table and two chairs. All vendors are required to have a tent or canopy; those vendors who do not own a suitable tent may rent one from Mill Neck Manor for a small fee. A nonrefundable fee of $300 will be due once vendors are selected. The deadline to apply is July 24. For more information, or for an application call Roberta Baade 922-4100, ext. 220.