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JULY HAPPENINGS
SATURDAY, JULY 18th
10:00AM-4:00PM
WANTAGH PRESERVATION SOCIETY'S 5TH ANNUAL ANTIQUE CAR SHOW
Rain date Saturday July 19th. On museum grounds 1700 Wantagh Ave, in Wantagh. Cars from the 1960's & older. Entrance fee - $1. Refreshments for sale, museum complex sites will be open, 50/50 , music. For more information, email: wantaghmuseum@ gmail.com
9:00AM-1:00PM
AMITYVILLE FARMER'S MARKET
The Amityville Farmer's Market runs Saturday mornings on the Great Lawn at 25 Broadway in Amityville, next to the historic First United Methodist Church. Amityville Farmer’s Market is sponsored by the Bay Village Civic Association. There will be a local farmer, and many vendors. For more information, contact amityfarmers market @ gmail.com or bayvillagecivic@aol. com.
SATURDAY, JULY 18th
7:30PM
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: THE LITTLE MERMEN –DISNEY HITS ROCK BAND
FRIDAY, JULY 24th
7:00PM
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THRU JULY 19th
FAIR HOURS: 5:00PM11:00PM weekdays and NOON11:00PM Saturday - Sunday EMPIRE STATE FAIR at Nassau Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Turnpike. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult age 21+ Enjoy Fireworks by Grucci, midway rides, family entertainment, favorite fair food & more! For more information, please call 866-6663247 or Empire State Fair
THURSDAY, JULY 23rd
6:00PM-7:00PM
PAULEY THE PLANT MAN
At the Wantagh Public Library 3285 Park Avenue Wantagh. By popular demand 'Pauley the Plant Man' will return and speak on 'Five plants easy to care for and four plants not so easy to care for.' Refreshments served after the program. Questions? contact paumanackegc@gmail.com
FRIDAY, JULY 24th
7:00PM-11:00PM DISCO NIGHT
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The Town of Babylon hosts its 2026 Summer Concert Series at the Tanner Park Bandshell, 400 Baylawn Avenue in Copiague. Join us for an evening of live music as part of the Town of Babylon’s Summer Concert Series. Featuring free weekly outdoor performances and tribute bands. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy a great night of
LIVE music by Deverne Williams & The Vintage Soul Band, Buffet dinner, beer/wine/soda, dessert & coffee included. $45 per person. Call Barbara Napoli 631-786-9306 for advance reservations. Brumidi Lodge Sons & Daughters of Italy in America, 2075 Deer Park Ave. in Deer Park
SATURDAY, JULY 25th
6:00PM-8:00PM
SUNSET MUSIC FEST
A community concert & collection of essentials to support the performing arts, On the Village Green. Lively performances celebrating local artists, with tributes to America’s 250th Anniversary ~ Presented by New York Senator Steve Rhoads and the Farmingdale Village Board of Trustees. Bring chairs/blankets for seating. For more information, please call 516)-882-0630
MONDAY, JULY 27th thru FRIDAY, JULY 31st 5:30PM-8:00PM VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Ages 4 through 11, $15 per child includes dinner nightly. Complete & return registration form & payment by July 9th, available on the website ALL4GOD.ORG. Community Presbyterian Church, 1843 Deer Park Ave. in Deer Park. For more information, please call 631-2420221, churchon231@gmail.com
NOW THROUGH SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6th
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2026 JONES BEACH BANDSHELL SUMMER CONCERT
The New York State Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation is thrilled to announce the 2026 Bandshell Summer Concert Series at Jones Beach State Park at Field 4 Boardwalk. Every night through September 6th. For the most up to date information on performance status and schedule, please contact Jones Beach State Park at 516-7851600.
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Summer Hazardous Material & Homeowners Cleanup Days
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilman Tom Hand announce the Town’s
S.T.O.P. (Stop Throwing Out Pollutants) and Homeowners Cleanup Days for this summer, with dates scheduled for weekends in July and August. Residents can drop off materials at the Old Bethpage Solid Waste Disposal Complex, located at 101 Bethpage-Sweet Hollow Road in Old Bethpage.
S.T.O.P. program
Saturday, August 8th from 9am – 4pm: collects various hazardous materials, including: asbestos material (double bagged); automobile batteries; automobile tires (with or without rims); brake and transmission fluids; drain and oven cleaners; fire extinguishers; fares; fluorescent bulbs; gasoline; pesticides and insecticides; oil-based and latex paint; outdoor gas grill propane tanks; photo chemicals; rechargeable and button batteries; small aerosol
cans; smoke detectors; solvents; spot removers; thermostats; waste motor oil and antifreeze; and wood preservatives.
“Improperly disposing of products such as waste oil, oven cleaner or paint thinner could contaminate your water supply,” said Supervisor Saladino. “Anything poured on the ground or put into cesspools, storm drains, or recharge systems can work its way down to the aquifer or our waterways.”
Homeowners Cleanup
Day – Saturday, July 25th & Saturday, August 22nd from 8:30am – 4pm: collects non-hazardous waste only, including: air conditioners; all e-waste; campers; boats and boat trailers (proof of ownership requiredoil, gas, other fluids and batteries removed); clean, broken concrete; large metal items; propane tanks and propane torches; tires; and yard waste.
“With the start of spring, many residents begin to
clean out their yards and may have large amounts of yard waste and other non-hazardous debris to dispose,” said Councilman Hand. “Residents can bring items such as used tires, fence posts, clean broken concrete or yard waste to our Homeowners Cleanup.”
Free Paper Shredding Services - Saturday, July 25th & Saturday, August 22nd from 8:30am –4pm: provides residents an opportunity to destroy unwanted documents
in a safe and secure manner. Residents only, no businesses, can bring up to four bankers’ boxes of paper to the shredding program. The Town’s S.T.O.P. and Homeowners programs are open to residents within the Town’s Solid Waste Disposal District. Proof of residency is required. For more information, including a full list of what is accepted at these programs, visit www. oysterbaytown.com/cleanup or call (516) 677-5848.
Back By Popular Demand: Senator Rhoads Announces Additional Stops For 4th Annual Mobile Office Hour Tour
Senator Steve Rhoads is bringing his popular Mobile Office Hour Tour back to communities across Senate District 5, providing residents with additional opportunities to meet directly with their State Senator and receive assistance with staterelated issues.
Now in its fourth year, the Mobile Office Hour Tour has become a valued community resource, with Senator Rhoads holding more than three dozen office hours at local libraries and community
locations throughout the district. Due to continued interest and strong participation from residents, additional dates have been added for the summer and fall.
“After three successful years of Mobile Office Hours, I’m excited to bring this program back with even more opportunities for residents to connect directly with me,” said Senator Rhoads.
“The response from our community has been tremendous because people appreciate having
a convenient way to share their concerns, ask questions, and get help with state-related issues. Hearing directly from constituents is one of the most important parts of my job, and I look forward to continuing these conversations throughout our district.”
Mobile Office Hours provide constituents with a convenient opportunity to discuss issues affecting their families and neighborhoods, seek assistance with state agencies, and share
feedback on matters before the New York State Legislature. Appointments are required and may be scheduled by calling Senator Rhoads’ District Office at 516-8820630. Walk-ins will be accommodated as time permits. Dates and times are subject to change, so residents are encouraged to call ahead to confirm.
Upcoming Mobile Office Hour Dates: Wednesday, July 22 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
New York Blood Center Declares Blood Emergency
Help Needed - @ New York Blood Center has issued a blood emergency. The blood supply has dropped from 5 days to a 2-3 day supply, and 1-2 day supply of type O;
NYBC warns this could signal more severe shortages in the weeks ahead. Please sign up to donate at a convenient donation location near you: smarturl.it/NYBC_ Urgent
Bellmore Memorial Library
2288 Bedford Avenue Bellmore, NY 11710
Wednesday, August 19
5:45 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.
The Merrick Library 2279 Merrick Avenue Merrick, NY 11566
Thursday, August 20
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library 999 Old Country Road Plainview, NY 11803
Monday, September 14
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Levittown Public Library 1 Bluegrass Lane Levittown, NY 11756
Wednesday, September 30
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Seaford Public Library 2234 Jackson Avenue Seaford, NY 11783
Residents interested in attending are encouraged to reserve a time slot by contacting Senator Rhoads’ District Office at 516-882-0630.
From The Desk Of Mayor Ralph Ekstrand
Get Ready for Summer Events & Entertainment in Downtown Farmingdale Village - Free to Attend!
Welcome Summer 2026! Farmingdale Village is gearing up for a host of exciting events. There are many outdoor community events planned – from Movie Nights to Live Music and more - there is something for Everyone to enjoy and they are Free to attend. Here’s some key events:
• Farmers Market On the Village Green, by Schneider’s Farm on Sundays, through November 22nd - 10 am – 2 pm
• Farmingdale Village Pops On the Village Green, 44th Season and Crowd Favorite! Wednesdays @ 7:30 pm: July 15th, July 22nd & July 29th
• Movies On The Village Green - Tuesdays @ Dusk! July 21st (Dog Man), July 28th (Encanto, The Junior Novelization), August 4th (Minions, the Rise of Gru), August 11th (Zootopia), and August 18th (Mufasa: The Lion King)
• Farmingdale Music On Main! - Along Main Street downtown: Thursdays: July 23rd, August 6th, and August 20th, 5 – 9 pm (rain date August 27th) presented by Farmingdale BID / Farmingdale Village. And this year, sponsored by Optimum/ Altice, P.C. Richard & Son & Northwell Health Plainview & Syosset Hospitals.
• Sunset Music Fest – A community concert & collection of essentials to support the performing arts, On the Village Green, Saturday July 25th – 6-8 pm. Lively performances celebrating local artists, with tributes to America’s 250th Anniversary ~ Presented by New York Senator Steve Rhoads and the Farmingdale Village Board of Trustees. Bring chairs/blankets for seating.
• Farmingdale Craft & Gift Fair by Farmingdale Kiwanis Club / Nassau County Fairs, On the Village Green, August 30th, 10 am – 5 pm
• Runners Edge Main Street Mile – Saturday, September 5th, with races along Main Street starting at 8:30 am (fee to enter races), benefiting Companions in Courage Foundation
• 16th Annual Art in the Park Exhibit, Show & Sale – On the Village Green, Saturday, September 26th, 11am – 3pm (rain date
October 3rd). Calling All Artists - free to exhibit artwork, visit the Village website for application/details. Presented by the Farmingdale Village Cultural Arts Committee.
Mayor Ralph Ekstrand said: “Summer in Farmingdale Village is a great time to enjoy many free outdoor events downtown, visit the weekly farmers market, enjoy Village Pops Concerts, Movies On the Green, outdoor music and fun along Main Street at Farmingdale’s Music On Main, Art in the Park and more. We look forward to providing great, fun entertainment downtown. Stroll Main Street and see what’s new, enjoy music, art, dining and more - celebrate summer!”
Shop and dine while downtown in Culinary Quarter, enjoy the vast array of shops and eateries. Dine al fresco, open air dining, or inside. Discover the many great shops, clubs, eateries, two speakeasies, two breweries, downtown destination stores and shops. Also many Farmingdale merchants provide great entertainment and activities. Thank you to All sponsors, groups, committees, merchants, Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce, Fire Department, event planners, promoters and the media.
Most events are held On the Village Green, 361 Main Street, or along Main Street (as noted).
Outdoor events are weather permitting. Bring chairs/blankets for seating for Movies and Pops concerts. Take the Train to Main in Farmingdale Village! To contact Farmingdale Village, call 516.249.0093.
Website/Links: www.farmingdalevillage.gov
Facebook events page: www.facebook. com/farmingdale11735 Instagram events page www.instagram.com/ farmingdalevillagenyevents/ Farmingdale BID: www.farmingdalebid. com www.farmingdalemusiconmain.com
To sign up for emails, visit the websites: www.farmingdalevillage.gov
Farmingdale Village … The Place to Be! Long Island’s Downtown Destination!
