Get Out, Farmingdale: Weekend Planner April 1-3

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend. 

Patch is coming to the rescue. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new bars and restaurants to explore.

This weekend, we're suggesting an event for bands, a luncheon, charity events, a craft and vendor fair, a pasta dinner and a music show at the library.

Bamboozle 2011 at The Crazy Donkey

Where: , 1058 Broadhollow Rd., Farmingdale
When:  April 2, 11:30 a.m.
Why Go:  Your band will be seen, or you can see some bands play.  Check for details and register at www.thebreakcontest.com
Pricing:  $15 Admission

St. Kilian Women's Guild Spring Luncheon

Where: , Carlyle on the Green, 99 Quaker Meeting House Rd, Farmingdale
When: April 2, 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Why Go:  Have a three course luncheon with raffles, door prizes and a guest speaker. Marcia Piligra from Ann Taylor will talk about their personal shopper service and how great their spring styles can make you look and feel on the inside and out.
Pricing:  Tickets are $43 each

St. Baldrick’s Kids

Where: 25 Smith St., Farmingdale
When: April 2
Why Go:  This is your opportunity to be a hero for kids with cancer. Whether you decide to shave your head, volunteer, or donate, you can be a part of the excitement.  The St. Baldrick's Foundation is a volunteer-driven charity that funds more in childhood cancer research grants than any organization except the U.S. government.
Pricing: Free

First Annual Women's Club Craft & Vendor Fair on the Village Green

Where:  , 361 Main St, Farmingdale
When:  April 3, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Why Go:  The Junior League of the Women's Club of Farmingdale is holding it's first annual craft & vendor fair at the Village Green on Main Street, rain or shine.
Pricing:  Free

Fight Cancer with Effective Aggression & Laine Genna Designs at The Crazy Donkey

Where: , 1058 Broadhollow Rd, Farmingdale
When:  April 3, 1 p.m.
Why Go:  Join them for the 3rd Fight Cancer with Effective Aggression event.  Live bands including Fleetwood Macked (#1 Fleetwood Mac cover band), Cerebral Drift (rock cover band), Milazro (Santana cover band), J.Rad (LI's own rocking original band).  Comedian Glen Coyle from the NY Comic Strip and other comics.  All profits will be donated to the Dr. Theodore A. Atlas Foundation so come down and show some support and help make a difference.  Sports silent auction, raffles, plus some special guest appearances.
Pricing:  Admission $15 at the door

Farmingdale Fire Department’s Junior Brigade Pasta Dinner Fundraiser

Where: , 361 Main St, Farmingdale
When: April 3, 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Why Go:  At the Fire House, have "All you can eat" pasta and help support the Junior Firefighters.
Pricing:  $10 per person.

Seven Bridges Road at Farmingdale Public Library

Where: , 116 Merritts Rd, Farmingdale
When: April 3, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Why Go:  See this group with high-performance energy, and "spot-on covers".  One of the main elements setting them apart from other bands is their harmonies. Often layered in 3, 4, and 5 parts, listeners frequently state that Seven Bridges Road's vocals evoke the sounds of the Eagles, the Doobie Brothers, and the Beatles.
Pricing:  Free