October 5, 2011 RSS feed / Events & Calendar

Farmingdale College to host volunteer fair October 20

On Thurs., Oct. 20, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Farmingdale State College will host the Fifth Annual Long Island Volunteer   More...

Sleepy Hollow 5K charity run October 30

The Hagedorn Little Village School, Jack Joel Center for Special Children and the Carman Foundation will hold the annual 5K Charity Run, Sun., Oct. 30 with a with a Kids Fun Run, 9:30 a.m. The 5K start is at 10 a.m. More...

A Vow To Wow

(NAPS)—Brides are saying “I do” to a beautiful bridal accessory—a selection of bridal-in­spired French nails.  More...

Community food drive fills local pantry

On May 31, a food drive was held in Nassau Shores by John and Cindy Succoso of Prudential Douglas Elliman Real Estate in conjunction with the Nassau Shores Civic Association. More...

County offers residents help to replace lost documents

Nassau County Clerk Maureen O’Connell has instituted an emergency hotline to help County residents whose documents have been impacted by flood waters. More...

Veterans invited to complimentary lunch November 3

Dominican Village invites all veterans to a complimentary luncheon and afternoon of live entertainment, Thurs., Nov. 3, noon to 3 p.m. in the Helen Butler O.P. Hall on the grounds of Dominican Village, 565 Albany Ave., Amityville. More...

Kiwanis Club Bunco Night October 7

The Massapequa Kiwanis Club will hold its Second Annual Bunco Night, Fri., Oct. 7, 7:30 p.m. at the Massapequa Elks Club, behind the Massapequa train station. More...

JFK High School multi-year reunion October 21

A multi-year reunion, including classes from 1968 to 2005, will be held for JFK High School, Bellmore/Merrick, Fri., Oct. 21 at Mulcahy’s Pub, 3232 Railroad Ave., Wantagh. Starting time is 6 p.m. for happy hour and music starts 8 p.m. More...

St. Jude’s annual blessing of the animals Oct. 9

All varieties of pets will be blessed as part of The Church of St. Jude’s Eighth Annual St. Francis Day festivities, Sun., Oct. 9, 4 p.m., rain or shine. The parish is located at 3606 Lufberry Ave. More...

Sukkot festival Oct. 12

Everyone is invited to Temple B’nai Torah of Wantagh, 2900 Jerusalem Ave., corner of Oakfield Avenue, on Wed. Oct. 12, 7:30 p.m. More...

Plainedge to host Fall Festival fundraiser Oct. 8

The Plainedge High School Orchestra will host a Fall Festival Fundraiser on Saturday, October 8 at John H. West between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. The rain date for the event is Saturday, October 15 same time and place. More...

Old Grace Apple Fest Oct. 15

The Historical Society of the Massapequas will hold the Apple Festival, Sat., Oct. 15, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Old Grace Church, Merrick Road at Cedar Shore Drive. The rain date is Sun., Oct. 16. More...

Massapequa Mustangs Alumni Night October 22

The Massapequa Mustangs Football Foundation is holding its first annual Alumni Night, Sat., Oct. 22 at 7 p.m., John Burns Park, Massapequa Park. All former Mustang players, cheerleaders, coaches, parents and friends are invited to attend the event. More...

Dominican Village Chinese auction Oct. 14

Dominican Village, 565 Albany Ave., Amityville will hold its Fifth Annual Chinese Auction Extravaganza Fashion Show and dinner, Fri., Oct. 14, 6:30 to 10 p.m. in the Helen Butler, O.P. More...

Garden Club meets Oct. 19

The Massapequa Garden Club is holding a program entitled, Come and See and Have High Tea, Wed., Oct. 19, 7 p.m. at Massapequa Park Village Hall, 151 Front St., Massapequa Park. More...

Brides save money and time planning their wedding online

by Sharon Naylor, a bridal expert with more than 35 published wedding and bridal shower books to date

(NAPS)—This year, 2.1 million brides will create their dream wedding by threading together a collection of wedding images and inspirations. With all these ideas floating around, brides need to be organized. More...

Holiday Train Show trip planned for Nov. 30

The Farmingdale-Bethpage Historical Society (FBHS) is participating in a trip to the Holiday Train Show at the New York Botanical Gardens, Wed., Nov. 30, and would welcome a limited number of area residents to accompany the FBHS group. More...

Women’s Bible study series begins October 14

The Massapequa Park Church of the Nazarene will begin a women’s Bible study series on Fri., October 14 at 7:15 p.m. The study is entitled The Inheritance by Beth Moore. All women are welcome. The church is located at 65 Roosevelt Ave. More...

Tot Shabbat service Oct. 14

Temple B’nai Torah, 2900 Jerusalem Ave., corner of Oakfield, Wantagh, will host a Tot Shabbat service Fri., Oct. 14, 5:30 p.m.. More...

Garage sale October 10

Our Lady of Lourdes, 379 Linden St., Massapequa Park, will hold an indoor garage sale, Mon., Oct. 10, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be household items, tools, furniture, antiques, clothing and more. For information, call the church at 541-3270.   More...

Dig Pink volleyball at MHS Oct. 12

Massapequa Chiefs girls volleyball will hold Dig Pink, dedicating a home match to National Breast Cancer Awareness. The games will be held Wed., Oct. 12, in the Massapequa High School gymnasium, 4925 Merrick Rd., Massapequa. More...

NMFD to hold blood drive October 6

Members of the North Massapequa Fire Department are urging residents to participate in the Department’s semi-annual blood drive scheduled for Thurs., Oct. More...

Chinese auction at Temple Sinai Oct. 9

Temple Sinai of Massapequa and Amityville will sponsor an international (Chinese) auction, Sun., Oct. 9, at the temple, 270 Clocks Blvd., Massapequa. Entry tickets are $5 each and extra cards are $1 each. More...

Massapequa Elks open house October 14

The Massapequa Elks Lodge will hold an open house at the Lodge, 2162 Veterans Blvd., Massapequa, Fri., Oct. 14, 6 to 8 p.m. You must be at least 21 years old to join. Refreshments will be served. For information, call 798-2162.  More...

Amityville Artists Circle opening gala October 9

The Amityville Artists Circle will host a gala opening party on Sun., Oct. 9, 4 to 6 p.m. at the Circle Gallery, 186 Broadway, Amityville, next to Vittorio’s. More...

VFW Post 7223 celebrates 65 years October 22

The John J. Kreyer VFW Post 7223 of Amityville will celebrate 65 years of continuous service in Amityville, Sat., Oct. 22, 1 to 5 p.m. at the Chateau La Mer waterfront restaurant. More...