Farmingdale Mayor Wins 2022 EPIC Champion Award; Other Village Events

FARMINGDALE, NY — Farmingdale Village Mayor Ralph Ekstrand has received the 2022 EPIC Champion Award, as well as Best Dressed Golfer at the annual Don Luneburg Golf & Tennis Classic, the village announced.

EPIC Long Island provides care, education, support and services to people with epilepsy, developmental or intellectual disabilities, and mental health challenges.

Ekstrand is a "long-time friend and supporter" of EPIC Long Island, according to NYGolf Magazine. Ekstrand is also the co-owner of Moby Drugs, a pharmacy on Main Street in Farmingdale. Since 1982, Ekstrand has provided high-quality pharmaceutical services to EPIC Long Island.

"I am honored to be the recipient of the 2022 EPIC Champion Award," Ekstrand said in a statement. "EPIC Long Island provides integral programs and services and I am delighted to continue supporting their efforts."

Other events in Farmingdale include:

• The weekly farmer's market on Sundays until Nov. 20. The markets run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Youth Open Mic Night is set for 7 p.m. Oct. 21 at Village Hall Acts. Individuals and groups of all ages can register in advance via email: openmicfarmingdale@gmail.com, or can sign-up at 7 p.m. at the event. Limited seating inside Village Hall.
• Culper Spy Ring Lecture/Book Signing at Village Hall, featuring Bill Bleyer, is slated for 2 p.m. Oct. 23 at Village Hall. The lecture is free, but registration is required by Oct. 20, as there is limited seating. To register, call 516-249-0093, ext 204, or email arodenburg@farmingdalevillage.com. People are asked to indicate if they would like to purchase any books. The event was organized by the Farmingdale Village Cultural Arts Committee.
• Farmingdale Halloween Parade, Family Fun - Pony Rides, Petting Zoo - 2 p.m. Oct. 29. Come in costume. The parade is at 2 p.m. and will be followed by pony rides, a petting zoo, and a costume contest. Plus, the Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce members will have candy for the kids. It is a free event. Parade step off: Northside School, 2 p.m. (marchers & groups meet by 1:45 pm) - the parade proceeds south along Main St. to the Village Green, 361 Main St. Rain date is Oct. 30.
• The 9th Annual Long Island Gingerbread House Contest is slated for noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 10 at The Chocolate Duck. Start planning your creations or come see the amazing entries at the event. Vote for the People's Choice award, and there will be prizes awarded. For more info, contact Christina: cakegirl70@aol.com or call 516-249-0887. The event was planned in conjunction with the Farmingdale Village Cultural Arts Committee.