East Meadow calendar

E. Meadow

Public Library

1886 Front Street

East Meadow, NY 11544

Free Tax Preparation Help:

AARP Tax Help for Seniors — Monday, Tuesdays, Thursdays from noon to 4 p.m., beginning Feb. 8 through April 15.

IRS trained VITA students give free tax help to everyone — Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. beginning Feb. 6 to April 10.

Bridget Kibbey, Harpist

Harpist Bridget Kibbey is a winner of the 2007 Concert Artists Guild International Competition and recipient of an Avery Fisher Career Grant. Ms. Kibbey has been featured as soloist with the Juilliard Symphony, Israel Youth Philharmonic, Eastern Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Amadeus Chamber Orchestra. As an orchestral harpist she has appeared with the New York Philharmonic and Boston Symphony. She was also one of a hand-selected group of emerging artists to perform in the Zankel Band for the inaugural concert in Carnegie’s Zankel Hall. See her on Sunday, Feb. 21 at 2 p.m. at the East Meadow Public Library. Reservations open on Monday, February 8. Call 516-794-2570 ext. 60 or go on to www.eastmeadow.info for reservations. Admission is free.

The sounds of Latin America

Theo Torres, though a Peruvian musician, plays a wide variety of music styles common in Central and South America. Torres plays salsa, techno cumbia, Peruvian música criolla, Mexican rancheras and Dominican bachatas together with Vientos del Sur (Winds of the South), a group he founded in 2000. In 2005, Theo was awarded an apprenticeship grant by the New York State Council on the Arts as a master composer and musician. He is also a master teacher with Long Island Traditions’ arts-in-education programs. Come enjoy this energizing music at the East Meadow Public Library on Sunday, Feb. 28 at 2 p.m. Reservations open Tuesday, Feb. 16. Call (516) 794-2570 ext. 560 or go to www.eastmeadow.info to make reservations. Admission is free.

Community events

Looking for new umpires

The National Junior Baseball League is holding courses for prospective umpires. Those who pass the seven-part course become NJBL-certified umpires. Courses begin on May 7. For more information, contact Umpire-in-Chief Craig Roberts at (516) 622-4857 or visit www.njblumpires.com.

The Spotlight Players

present the touching drama, Love Letters, by A.R. Gurney. Come see the timeless story of the bittersweet exchange of letters between two friends over the course of their lifetimes. Fridays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m., Feb. 5 through Feb. 28 at the Nassau Cultural Center, 574 East Meadow Ave., East Meadow.

All tickets are $12.For reservations or additional information, call (631) 225 9102 or email SPTLTPLYRS@aol.com. 

Mention you saw our ad in the East Meadow Herald and get a $2 discount at the door!

East Meadow Troop No. 2830

is having a recruitment night on Tuesday, Feb. 23 at Woodland Middle School 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. All young men from grades 5-12 are welcome to join. Be a part of something great! Become a leader! Be a Scout! For more info call Denise Pascalis at516-520-5116, e-mail Deestyle66@aol.com or contact Ira Solomon @ 516-724-7199, e-mail Homebizdreamteam@aol.com

Senator Kemp Hannon’s Credit Rating and Identity Theft forum

The seminar features former Nassau County Deputy Commissioner of Consumer Affairs, James Reed. Mr. Reed will cover the topics of managing credit, how to fix bad credit, how to avoid identity theft and what to do if you are a victim of identity theft.

The seminar will take place on Thursday, Feb. 25 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the East Meadow Public Library. Can’t make it on Feb. 25? James Reed will be back to discuss the same topics on Thursday, April 8 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Franklin Square Public Library.

Are you ready for some football?

The Long Island Association of Football Officials is seeking people to become certified Nassau County High School football officials. An orientation class is scheduled at Bethpage High School, 10 Cherry Ave., Bethpage, at 7 p.m. in the Mini Theater. The $150 fee includes dues for 2010, books, papers, practice exams, the state exam and certification, door prizes and giveaways. If you are interested in becoming a football official, contact Michael Mormino by phone at (631) 245-1476 or by e-mail at mm4par@aol.com or visit www.liafo.org for more information. 

Lost female cat for months

Described as all black, medium size. From Lenox Ave., west off of East Meadow Avenue. Seen north of Prospect Ave. May have lost collar with name tag "BELLA.” The heartbroken owner requests anyone with information on the cat’s whereabouts to call (516) 481-9529.

Clubs

East Meadow Chamber of Commerce

meets on the first Wednesday of every month. Visit the Chamber Web site for updated meeting schedules.

President: Rose Fuger

Phone: (516) 486-1670

www.eastmeadowchamber.com.

East Meadow Kiwanis Club

meets on Tuesdays at 7:15 p.m. in the Empress Diner.

President: Jim Mancuso

Phone (516) 647-0560

www.eastmeadowkiwanis.com.

The Council of East Meadow Community Organizations

(CEMCO) meets on the fourth Wednesday of every month at 8 p.m. in the East Meadow Library. The next meeting will be held on Feb. 25.

Sons of Italy Edward J. Speno Lodge No. 2568

meets on the second Monday of every month at 7:30 p.m. in the Nassau Cultural Center on 574 East Meadow Avenue in East Meadow. To join the co-ed lodge, or for more information, call Patricia Caruso at (516) 794-9646.

East Meadow VFW Post 2736

is always looking for new members. Those interested in joining should mail to 290 Belmont Ave., East Meadow, NY 11554 or call Post Commander Sal Pellegrino at (516) 794-5036. Meetings are held twice a month on the first and third Monday at Christ the King Church.

The Mid-Nassau Democratic Club

holds monthly meetings throughout the year. For more information, e-mail Midnassaudems@gmail.com.

Mid-Island Knights of Pythias Lodge No. 828

Founded on the principles of friendship, charity, and benevolence, are now holding their membership drive for new members. Call the Chancellor Commander at (516) 485-3171 to find out how you can join.

East Meadow Simcha Chapter of Hadassah

Councilman Gary Hudes will speak about “The Town of Hempstead and You” at the meeting of the East Meadow Simcha Chapter of Hadassah. After his presentation, Gary will open the floor to a question and answer session. Join the group at the East Meadow Public Library on Monday, Feb. 22 at 7:45 p.m. Call 481-1294 for further information.

On board

The East Meadow Board of

Education

will hold a work session on Thursday, Feb. 25, following a District Awards ceremony at 7 p.m. The proposed school budget will be discussed. All meetings are held in the Leon J. Campo Salisbury Center, located on 718 The Plain Road in Salisbury. Members of the public are encouraged to attend and are invited to address the school board during the public comment period.

The East Meadow Board of Fire Commissioners

holds it meetings on the second and third Monday of the month at 8:30 p.m. The meetings are held at district headquarters on 197 East Meadow Avenue, East Meadow.

Houses of

worship

Calvary Lutheran Church

Join the church on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 17 at 7:30 p.m. for worship with the distribution of ashes; Mid-week Lenten worship continues from Feb. 24-March 24 at 7:30 p.m. Palm Sunday is on March 28, with services at 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m.

Holy week schedule:

Maundy Thursday, April 1,7:30 p.m. Good Friday, April 2:

- Family Service, 11 a.m. (Features Confirmation Class in scenes from the Passion of Jesus)    

- Tenebrae, 7:30 p.m.

Easter Vigil: April 3, 7:30pm

Easter Sunday, April 4: Services at 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

The church is located at 36 Taylor Ave., East Meadow. For further information, call (516) 735-1473.

Shabbat Across America

On Friday, March 5, Suburban Park Jewish Center, located on 400 Old Westbury Road in East Meadow, will simultaneously open its doors to practicing and non-practicing Jews alike, so they join together, rejoice in a traditional Shabbat service and festive meal. Led by Rabbi Sam Krasner and Cantor David Krasner, attendees will experience an interactive Friday night Explanatory Service and a traditional Shabbat dinner with all rituals explained. The event will take place from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For more information call, (516) 796-8833. The temple is on 1400 Prospect Avenue.

Pan-Orthodox Service

The Orthodox Christian parishes of Long Island will gather at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, 369 Green Avenue, East Meadow, for the Sunday of Orthodoxy Vespers service on Saturday, Feb. 20, at 6 PM. Refreshments will be served in the Church Hall after the service. For more information, call 483-3649 or visit www.htocem.org

Weekly Mass at Christ the King Episcopal Church

is held on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Guests and new members are welcome. The church is located on 2408 Fifth Street in East Meadow.

Hospital happenings

Nassau University Medical Center

2201 Hempstead Turnpike

East Meadow, NY 11544

H1N1 vaccination program

The NuHealth System will provide H1N1 vaccinations at the Nassau University Medical Center on Thursdays throughout February, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. It will be held at the auditorium, which can be entered through the Carman Avenue entrance. Residents who would like additional information on vaccination locations may call the Nassau County Department of Health H1N1 Call Center, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1 (888) 684- 4271 or visit the Health Department website at www.nassaucountyny.gov /agencies/Health/index.html

Help and

support

CHADD of Nassau County

features support groups led by Mental Health professionals on Jan. 11 at the East Meadow Jewish Center on 1400 Prospect Avenue, from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. The topic for the evening is “I’m burned out! Coping skills for overwhelmed parents,” with guest speaker Alissa Barosin, Ph.D and Heidi Zuckerman, CCC/SpL. For more information, call 932-0903.

Overeaters Anonymous

is a fellowship of individuals who, through shared experience, strength and hope, are recovering from compulsive overeating. We welcome everyone who wants to stop eating compulsively. There are no dues or fees for members; we are self-supporting through our own contributions, neither soliciting nor accepting outside donations. Local meetings can be found by telephone (516) 794-1333; or at www.nassauoa.org

Feeling Stressed? Confused?

In need of some help and you don’t know who to talk to? Long Island Crisis Center offers free, anonymous and confidential 24-hour, 7 day-a-week crisis intervention counseling to all Long Islanders. Trained counselors are available to listen and offer referrals and information on issues as wide-ranging as depression, anxiety, domestic violence, child abuse, suicide, LGBT issues, homelessness, runaway youth, bereavement, and drug and alcohol abuse.If you or someone you know is going through a difficult time and don’t know where to turn, call Long Island Crisis Center 24/7 at (516) 679-1111; you don’t have to go through it alone.

Substance help

Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held Thursdays and Sundays in the school cafeteria of St. Barnabas Church in Bellmore. Meetings start at 7:30 p.m.