Wounded Warrior Fundraiser sponsored by the Nassau County Firefighters Wounded Warriors Project on Oct. 9 from 7 p.m. to midnight at the Savannah Lounge in East Meadow. Join the firefighters to raise money for our wounded troops. Over 30,000 troops have been wounded in recent conflicts. Every December, the NCFFWWP convoy's a lone of fire department vehicles to personally deliver the necessities of the wounded warriors. Join the firefighters for food, cash bar, a 50/50 raffle and prizes. All proceeds benefit the troops and their families.
Blood drive on Friday, Oct. 10 hosted by the East Meadow Post Office in conjunction with Long Island Blood Services. The mobile blood vehicle will be stationed in front of the East Meadow Post office from noon to 5:30 p.m. Postmaster Charles Knowles urges the community to give the gift of life by either stopping by the post office that day or by scheduling an appointment by calling the post office at 794-5246. For answers regarding blood donation eligibility, call L.I. Blood Services at (800) 688-0900.
Russian Concert The children's choir from the Holy Trinity Cloister of the Orenburg Region, Russia will be performing Russian folk music on Friday, Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, 369 Green Avenue, East Meadow. A free will offering to benefit the children will be requested. For more information, call (516) 483-3649 or log onto htocem.org.
Fall festival and Craft Fair at Meadowbrook Elementary School, 214 Old Westbury Road, East Meadow on Saturday, Oct. 11 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The raindate is Sunday, Oct. 12. There is something for everyone. For more information, call Christine at (516) 939-2404.
From the Page to the Stage , a special performance by Motl Didner, associate director of the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene and Danielle Dorter, member of the Folksbiene Troupe on Sunday, Oct. 12 at 2 p.m. in the Nassau Cultural Center, 574 East Meadow Avenue, sponsored by the Long Island Workmen's Circle Branch 1075. Refreshments will be served. The event is free. For more information, call (516) 735-8755.
PTA Conference sponsored by the New York State Parents as Reading Partners Committee on Oct. 18 in Hauppauge. To register, call Teresa Scaturro at (516) 735-7172.
East Meadow Simcha Chapter of Hadassah will meet on Monday, Oct. 27 at the East Meadow Public Library at 12:45 p.m. Donna Bates, a representative of Tastefully Simple, will discuss ideas for company meals, while the audience samples the Tastefully Simple products. For more information, call (516) 481-1294.
Defensive driving course is being offered at Temple Emanu-El of East Meadow, 123 Merrick Avenue, on Oct. 28 and Nov. 4 beginning at 7:15 p.m. The cost is $45 per person. To register, call (516) 935-3157.
Helping Hand fundraiser in loving memory of Ed Davis will be on Nov. 8 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the Calvary Lutheran Church, Taylor Avenue & Busch, East Meadow. It is expected to be an evening of fun and laughter, including an Italian feast, raffles and a $1,000 grand prize. Ed Davis a much loved and respected private business owner, from the East Meadow Community has recently passed away. Members of the East Meadow Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis, Boy Scout Troop 362, the East Meadow PTA and loving friends have banded together to run the Helping Hands Fundraiser. For tickets, contact Geri Shikora at (516) 520-9305, Eva O'Keeffe at (516) 794-8987, Jeanne Herring at (516) 731-1574, or Joanne DiCroce at (516) 794-8919.
Hypnotist Marshal Manlove Saturday, Nov 1 at 7 p.m. in Temple Emanu-El of East Meadow, 123 Merrick Avenue, East Meadow. For more information, call (516) 794-8911. The cost is $12 for adults $8 for teens (ages 13-17) and $5 for children (ages 5-12). Ice cream sundaes, included with admission, will be served after the show
Chinese Auction sponsored by the Sons of Italy Edward J. Speno Lodge #2568 on Friday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. in the East Meadow Firehouse, 197 East Meadow Avenue. The donation is $8 per person, and includes light refreshments. All are invited. For more information, contact Ida Plitchta at (516) 794-2307 or Eileen Crescenzi at (516) 541-0225.
East Meadow Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary will be holding their annual fund raiser "The Cootie Party." It will be held on Friday, Oct. 17, at the East Meadow Firemens Benevolent Hall on Maple Ave. in East Meadow, doors open at 7pm tickets are $5.00. For more information and tickets call Linda at (516) 333-9430.
Alzheimer's support The Bristal Assisted Living, 40 Merrick Ave., hosts an Alzheimer's disease support group for caregivers every second Thursday from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Call Pat Kiley at (516) 918-4009 to register.
A local boy scout is asking for donations to help complete his eagle scout project to build a gazebo at Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve, 1600 Merrick Road, Merrick. A requirement of the eagle scout project is for materials and supplies to be collected through donations. For more information or to donate, contact Vincent Lauri at (516) 867-6261.
Library events
East Meadow Public Library 1886 Front St.
East Meadow, 11544 (516) 794-2570
Marilyn Bunshaft Memorial Concert Featuring The James Weidman Quartet James Weidman is one of the world's greatest sidemen. This time he is performing with Belden Bullock, Tony Jefferson, and Jay Hoggard. Weidman has played with musicians as diverse as Max Roach, Woody Herman, James Moody, and blues diva Dakotah Smith, among others. He has been the accompanist for the great Abby Lincoln, and a long time collaborator of T.K. Blue. Tony Jefferson, third place finalist in the Thelonious Monk Competition, plays with Marvin Stamm, Lonnie Smith, Cyrus Chestnut and others too numerous to mention. Jay Hoggard on vibraphone, was proclaimed "...the most dazzling new vibraphonist in jazz." by Robert Palmer in the New York Times. Belden Bullock on bass, has performed with the following prominent jazz artists: Roy Haynes, Lionel Hampton, Gloria Lynn, and Ted Curson. All have performed at the world's most important venues and festivals.The Quartet will be at the East Meadow Public Library on Sunday, Oct. 19 at 2 p.m. Reservations can be made at the Public Relations Office, online at eastmeadow.info, or by calling (516) 794-2570 ext. 560. This concert is given in memory of Marilyn Bunshaft, the former Community Services representative whose knowledge, kindness, and forward thinking were invaluable assets to the East Meadow Public Library. Admission is free. This concert is made possible through the generosity of the Bunshaft family.
Retirement planning with Jennifer Riley of Northwestern Mutual at the East Meadow Public Library on Tuesday, Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. to help plan for an easy retirement. Get a jump on the future. Admission is free.
Religious events
Sukkah Bagel Breakfast at the East Meadow Jewish Centre on Sunday, Oct. 19 at 9 a.m. Following breakfast, the Torah will be unwrapped. See the Torah as never seen before. For more information, call (516) 483-4205 or visit www.eastmeadowjc.org.
Craft and Vendor Fair at Christ the King Episcopal Church, 2408 Fifth Street, East Meadow, on Saturday, Nov. 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch will be available. For more information, call the office at (516) 731-3902 or (516) 214-4217.
Annual Shopper's Night on Nov. 19 from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El of East Meadow, 123 Merrick Avenue. Vendors are needed. Fees are $35 for a single table and $30 for each additional table. There is no admission fee. For information, call (516) 794-8911.
Community Events
Wounded Warrior Fundraiser sponsored by the Nassau County Firefighters Wounded Warriors Project on Oct. 9 from 7 p.m. to midnight at the Savannah Lounge in East Meadow. Join the firefighters to raise money for our wounded troops. Over 30,000 troops have been wounded in recent conflicts. Every December, the NCFFWWP convoy's a lone of fire department vehicles to personally deliver the necessities of the wounded warriors. Join the firefighters for food, cash bar, a 50/50 raffle and prizes. All proceeds benefit the troops and their families.
Blood drive on Friday, Oct. 10 hosted by the East Meadow Post Office in conjunction with Long Island Blood Services. The mobile blood vehicle will be stationed in front of the East Meadow Post office from noon to 5:30 p.m. Postmaster Charles Knowles urges the community to give the gift of life by either stopping by the post office that day or by scheduling an appointment by calling the post office at 794-5246. For answers regarding blood donation eligibility, call L.I. Blood Services at (800) 688-0900.
Russian Concert The children's choir from the Holy Trinity Cloister of the Orenburg Region, Russia will be performing Russian folk music on Friday, Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, 369 Green Avenue, East Meadow. A free will offering to benefit the children will be requested. For more information, call (516) 483-3649 or log onto htocem.org.
Fall festival and Craft Fair at Meadowbrook Elementary School, 214 Old Westbury Road, East Meadow on Saturday, Oct. 11 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The raindate is Sunday, Oct. 12. There is something for everyone. For more information, call Christine at (516) 939-2404.
From the Page to the Stage , a special performance by Motl Didner, associate director of the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene and Danielle Dorter, member of the Folksbiene Troupe on Sunday, Oct. 12 at 2 p.m. in the Nassau Cultural Center, 574 East Meadow Avenue, sponsored by the Long Island Workmen's Circle Branch 1075. Refreshments will be served. The event is free. For more information, call (516) 735-8755.
PTA Conference sponsored by the New York State Parents as Reading Partners Committee on Oct. 18 in Hauppauge. To register, call Teresa Scaturro at (516) 735-7172.
East Meadow Simcha Chapter of Hadassah will meet on Monday, Oct. 27 at the East Meadow Public Library at 12:45 p.m. Donna Bates, a representative of Tastefully Simple, will discuss ideas for company meals, while the audience samples the Tastefully Simple products. For more information, call (516) 481-1294.
Defensive driving course is being offered at Temple Emanu-El of East Meadow, 123 Merrick Avenue, on Oct. 28 and Nov. 4 beginning at 7:15 p.m. The cost is $45 per person. To register, call (516) 935-3157.
Helping Hand fundraiser in loving memory of Ed Davis will be on Nov. 8 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the Calvary Lutheran Church, Taylor Avenue & Busch, East Meadow. It is expected to be an evening of fun and laughter, including an Italian feast, raffles and a $1,000 grand prize. Ed Davis a much loved and respected private business owner, from the East Meadow Community has recently passed away. Members of the East Meadow Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis, Boy Scout Troop 362, the East Meadow PTA and loving friends have banded together to run the Helping Hands Fundraiser. For tickets, contact Geri Shikora at (516) 520-9305, Eva O'Keeffe at (516) 794-8987, Jeanne Herring at (516) 731-1574, or Joanne DiCroce at (516) 794-8919.
Hypnotist Marshal Manlove Saturday, Nov 1 at 7 p.m. in Temple Emanu-El of East Meadow, 123 Merrick Avenue, East Meadow. For more information, call (516) 794-8911. The cost is $12 for adults $8 for teens (ages 13-17) and $5 for children (ages 5-12). Ice cream sundaes, included with admission, will be served after the show
Chinese Auction sponsored by the Sons of Italy Edward J. Speno Lodge #2568 on Friday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. in the East Meadow Firehouse, 197 East Meadow Avenue. The donation is $8 per person, and includes light refreshments. All are invited. For more information, contact Ida Plitchta at (516) 794-2307 or Eileen Crescenzi at (516) 541-0225.
East Meadow Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary will be holding their annual fund raiser "The Cootie Party." It will be held on Friday, Oct. 17, at the East Meadow Firemens Benevolent Hall on Maple Ave. in East Meadow, doors open at 7pm tickets are $5.00. For more information and tickets call Linda at (516) 333-9430.
Alzheimer's support The Bristal Assisted Living, 40 Merrick Ave., hosts an Alzheimer's disease support group for caregivers every second Thursday from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Call Pat Kiley at (516) 918-4009 to register.
A local boy scout is asking for donations to help complete his eagle scout project to build a gazebo at Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve, 1600 Merrick Road, Merrick. A requirement of the eagle scout project is for materials and supplies to be collected through donations. For more information or to donate, contact Vincent Lauri at (516) 867-6261.
Clubs
East Meadow Chamber of Commerce
President: Christopher Hackert
Phone: (516) 794-3727
P.O. Box 77, East Meadow, 11554
www.eastmeadowchamber.com
The next general membership meeting of the East Meadow Chamber of Commerce is on Wednesday, Oct. 15 at 6:30 p.m. in Spumante's Restaurant, 1650 Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow. For more information, visit www.eastmeadowchamber.com.
East Meadow Kiwanis Club President: Rich Santer
Phone (516) 579-5458
www.eastmeadowkiwanis.com. The Kiwanis Club holds their Regular Meeting every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Empress Diner in East Meadow.
Knights of Pythias The Knights of Pythias Alliance-East Meadow Lodge 774 is seeking new members to join its ranks. This non-sectarian organization serves the community through a number of altruistic endeavors, including food baskets for the needy, donations to charitable organizations, anti-drug programs, and a host of other activities. For more information, call Ed Winters at (516) 489-3797.
Sons of Italy The East Meadow local lodge, Edward J. Speno Lodge No. 2568, are calling on Italians and Italian Americans to join the largest men and women organization in America, the Order of Sons of Italy in America. This co-ed local lodge meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at the Jewish school of culture center, 574 East Meadow Ave. in East Meadow. Anyone that is interested in joining the lodge can do so by calling President Carmine Biscardi at (516) 785-8135 or Connie Conte at 794-1089. Forza Italia!
