Community Corner

Holiday Parade, Turkey Trot, Psychic Adventure This Weekend

Some events this weekend you might want to check out.

If you're looking for something else to do this weekend other than relaxing, you've come to the right place. 

So take a look here, and for more events – because there are plenty of other events going on as well – check out our calendars on Bellmore,MerrickWantagh-Seaford,LevittownEast Meadow,Massapequa and Farmingdale Patch.

Farmingdale Chamber Annual Holiday Parade

  • The Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce will present their annual Holiday Parade on Saturday, Nov. 23.   
  • The parade begins at 12 Noon at Northside School and features a Farmingdale Public School Marching Band, Daler Kickline and Hardscrabble Girl Scouts in holiday costume. 
  • Come see the parade along Main Street and visit Santa at the Village Green!  Santa will be handing out candy canes and saying hello to all the boys and girls. This is an opportunity to take your holiday photo with Santa, so bring your camera!
Massapequa Park Turkey Trot
  • Join us in the Massapequa Park Turkey Trot!  The fourth annual Turkey Trot will take place on Sat, Nov. 23.  
  • The youth fun run will start at 8:30 a.m. and the 5K Run/Walk will start at 9 a.m.  There is a stroller division too! 
  • This race benefits YES Community Counseling Center.
Families Feeding Families
  • We are sponsoring 100 Thanksgiving meals. If you can sponsor a meal, pleas email us at info@myconnectchurch.com and provide info. We will contact you.
  • If you know a family in need, please help us connect with them to help them.
  • If your family is in need, please let us know and we will be happy to help you. Limited to 100. Please, let's get on this!
Geneticist at Temple Beth Am
  • Dr. Henry Ostrer a medical geneticist will speak during our Friday night services. 
  • Dr. Ostrer investigates the genetic basis of common and rare disorders and translates these findings into tests that can be used to identify people's risks for having a disease. 
  • Dr. Ostrer also studies the genetic basis of prostate and breast cancers as well as disorders of sex development.
Sunday Psychic Adventure
  • Join us for an afternoon of healing! Gallery style readings with the Famous Janet Russell. Fee is $50 includes light food and wine.  
  • Must RSVP limited space we are keeping this an intimate gathering of 25 guests!
  • Call 516-860-7453, website www.bffli.com. The proceeds will go to Be Fabulous Foundation, Inc. 501c3 non-profit fitness/wellness company.
Annual Brotherhood Thanksgiving Concert
  • For more than 20 years, the Merrick-Bellmore Brotherhood Council a free concert to usher in the holiday season. 
  • This year's concert, scheduled for Nov. 24 at 2 p.m. at Calhoun High School, will feature hundreds of local vocalists. 
  • Choruses from our high school and singers from our houses of worship will participate. 
Doctor Who — Day of the Doctor Perfect After Party
  • So, you've been sitting in your house all week with your eyes glued to BBC America, wiping your anticipatory droolings up with your 12 foot scarf as the whole universe gears up for the world premiere of 'The Day of the Doctor'.  
  • But, similar to the frequently absentminded Doctor himself, you didn't have a plan for when it was over!
Build the Largest Lego Menorah
  • New Jersey Architect Stephen Schwartz will join us to help us build the largest menorah out of legos.
  • Open to the public. Refreshments and entertainment will be included.
  • Contact Temple Israel to RSVP.


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