Calendar of events in Malverne and West Hempstead

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Supermarket Bingo Nite
The Ladies Auxiliary of the West Hempstead Fire Department is hosting a Supermarket Bingo Nite on Friday, Nov. 7, at 7 p.m. at the West Hempstead Fire Department, located at 295 Hempstead Turnpike. Entry is $5 person and includes four game cards, coffee, tea and dessert. Soda will be available for purchase, as will additional game cards, marker chips and raffles for gift baskets. Tickets are available at the door. Building is handicapped accessible.

E-cycling in Malverne
The Malverne Civic Association has teamed up with the Malverne Police Dept to collect unwanted firearms, ammo and unused or expired medication and drugs — no questions asked. The event will be held in conjuction with the civic's community e-cycling and document shredding event on Nov. 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Town Service Center, located on the corner of Utterby Road and Hempstead Avenue in Malverne. Bring old electronics and sensitive documents for secure data destruction and safe  “on-site” paper shredding to ensure proper recycling. This prevents toxic materials from ending up in landfills and saves our trees. The cost is free to civic members, $10 to join the MCA (on site) and $15 for non-residents. Email info@malvernecivic.org or call (516) 242-1522 for more information.

Free medical equipment
The National Amputation Foundation, located at 40 Church St. in Malverne, has a free donated durable medical equipment give-a-way program open to anyone in need. Equipment includes wheelchairs, walkers, shower chairs, commodes, crutches and canes. Items must be picked up at the office. Please call (516) 887-3600 for more information.

NAACP membership meeting
The NAACP Lakeview branch will hold a general membership meeting for the purpose of electing officers and at-large executive committee members on Tuesday, Nov. 23, at 8 p.m. at St. Paul AME Church, located at 453 Pershing Blvd. in Rockville Centre. Call (516) 764-5537 for more information.

Veterans' Day event
The Malverne American Legion Post 44 will conduct its annual Veterans' Day ceremonies at the gazebo at Chester Reese Park on Church Street in Malverne on Nov. 11 at 11 a.m.

Meet Mr. Raymond
The Malverne Historical & Preservation Society, located at 369 Ocean Ave., proudly presents the artwork of  Arthur Raymond for one weekend only. Come meet Mr. Raymond, a member of the Art League of Nassau County whose watercolor "The Apothecary Shop" was most recently honored, on Saturday, Nov. 20, and Sunday, Nov. 21, from noon to 3 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.

Craft and vendor fair
Valley Stream North High School is having its 10th Annual Craft and Vendor Fair on Sunday, Nov. 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 750 Herman Ave, Franklin Square. Many vendors will have handcrafted or new items. This will be a great opportunity to do holiday shopping. Ample parking and refreshments are available. Still accepting vendors. Call (516) 225-7071 for more information.

A discussion on hearing
On Tuesday, Nov. 23, at 7:30 p.m., the Hearing Loss Association of America, formally "SHHH" will meet at the Oceanside Public Library, located at 30 Davison Ave, to hear a leading doctor of audiology discuss living better with hearing loss. The event is free. Call (516) 763-7444 for more information.

Food drive
Schwartz Family Chiropractic will hold its 21st Annual Food Drive from Monday, Nov. 15, through Thursday, Nov. 18. All foods collected will be donated to Long Island Cares, a non-sectarian group that distributes food as needed. Schwartz Family Chiropractic, which collected more than 3,400 pounds of food last year, will offer all chiropractic services on those days at no charged to new patients in exchange for dry or canned foods. Call (516) 599-6556 for more information.

Houses of Worship

St. Thomas the Apostle
24 Westminster Road, West Hempstead
(516) 538-7465

The next step
Are you looking for support as you move forward after the death of a loved one? If so, we invite you to join us at 7:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month in the Rectory Meeting Room. Phillip Crowley of Ark Realty will be present at the next gathering on Nov. 18 to chat about the various aspects of handling circumstances involving property and housing. We hope you will join us as we take the Next Steps Forward together.

Dinner dance
St. Thomas The Apostle presents its 2010 Annual Dinner Dance, Friendships Formed In Faith, on Friday, Nov. 12, at the Chateau Briand in Carle Place. Cocktail hour begins at 7:30 p.m. an dinner and dancing run from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Celebrate With fellow parishioners and community members as the church honors former and current associate pastors of the last 15 years for their many contributions. Tickets are $80 per person. For tickets or to place a journal ad, call the Dinner Dance chairpersons, Maria and Greg Steiner, at (516) 489-7989, or Rob and Lori Lang at (516) 593-4034.

Holiday Craft Fair
St. Thomas the Apostle will hold its 28th Annual Holiday Craft Fair on Saturday, Nov. 29, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the St. Thomas the Apostle School, located at 12 Westminster Road. There will be food, vendors, crafts, raffles, a country kitchen and pictures with Santa. For information, call Petal Scantlebury at (516) 489-8244.

Jewish Community center of west hempstead
711 Dogwood Ave., West Hempstead
(516) 481-7448
Mini university
Join JCC of West Hempstead Rabbi Art Vernon for Mini University classes in October and November. The topic will be Challenges and Responses: Conflicts in Families and Communities. Classes will be held at 1:30 p.m. at the JCC on Thursdays, Nov. 11 and 18. Registration, which is $20 for Sisterhood members and $25 for non-members, must be paid in advance. For more information, call Florence Gross at (516) 486-4815 or Shirley Cohen at (516) 483-3211.

Book, music and movie fair
The JCC will be hosting a fall book, music and movie fair on Thursday, Nov. 11, from 3 to 9 p.m., and on Sunday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is free. There will be thousands of books from which to choose, including best-selling authors. There will also be a media area with music on CDS, DVDS and audiocassette. In addition, There will also be a collection of vinyl records on 78s and 33s. This is a great opportunity to pick up holiday gifts or something for your own enjoyment. Call (516) 481-7448 for more information.

St. Andrews Lutheran Church
54 Nassau Blvd., West Hempstead
(516) 483-8650
Holiday fair
St. Andrew's will hold a holiday fair, with crafts and vendors, a bake sale and lunch on Sunday, Nov. 7, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call for more information.

Community Presbyterian Church
12 Nottingham Road, Malverne
(516) 599-3220
Harvest and Craft Fair
The Community Presbyterian Church in Malverne is hosting the Harvest and Craft fair this year on Nov. 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 12 Nottingham Road. Everyone is invited to participate in raffles for a beautiful quilt and gift baskets, and to shop for jewelry, baked goods, tye-dyed T-shirts, attic treasures, farm-fresh vegetables and more. There will be a pork dinner and dessert at 6 p.m.

Congregation Beth Israel
141 Hilton Ave., Hempstead
(516) 489-0602/1818
Book discussion
There will be a joint meeting of the Sisterhood and Men's Club of Congregation Beth Israel on Sunday, Nov. 14, at 10:30 a.m. during which Adrienne Mantis will lead a book discussion on "The Guernsey Literary Potato Peel Pie Society," by Shaffer and Barrows. Refreshments will be served. Call (516) 489-1818.
Services and events schedule
■ Dining Certificates Auction: Sunday, Nov. 21. Keep the date open and watch for further details.

Second annual auction
Congregation Beth Israel will be holding its Second Annual Restaurant Auction on Sunday, Nov. 21. Viewing of the list of more than 125 Long Island Restaurants for the live auction will be at 12:30 p.m. and the auction will begin at 2 p.m.  There will be a silent auction and bidding on these gift certificates. A $5 donation includes a lavish gourmet dessert table. For more information, call Auctioneer Al at (516) 481-4743.

Libraries
Malverne Public Library
61 St. Thomas Place
(516) 599-0750
Computer 1st grade for adults
The library will hold a computer workshop for adults in which they will learn how to work with text including inputting, inserting, moving and erasing, basic word processing skills, commands and dialog boxes, and setup and creation of email. It will take place on Nov .18, from 2 to 4 p.m. There is a $10 fee, to be paid in person by check only.

Family movie night
Kids ages 3 and up can come with an adult to see Toy Story 3 (Rated G) on our big screen at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 10. Pajamas welcome! Most schools are closed the next day. Register today! Please note that this movie is not in 3-D.

West Hempstead Public Library
500 Hempstead Ave.
(516) 481-6591
Home Improvement Series
The schedule of the Home Improvement Series designed to educate homeowners is as follows:
■    Basic electricity: Nov. 8, 7 to 9 p.m. Review electrical safety practices, proper use of a multimeter and how to remove and replace a switch and receptacle. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI’s) will also be introduced.
■    Basic carpentry skills: Nov. 15, 7 to 10 p.m. Even if you’re all thumbs, you’ll finish this course with confidence. Learn how to use basic hand tools as well as the safe way to use power equipment.

Concert schedule
All concerts take place on Sundays at 2 p.m. and are free.
Nov. 7: Defibrillators. Playing their original (and often times hilarious) music will have you smiling from ear to ear long after the performance.

Daytime yoga
Join the library for 10 sessions of daytime yoga on Wednesdays at noon running through Dec. 22. Present a $30 check payable to the library.

Evening yoga
Join the library for 10 evening yoga sessions at 8 p.m. on Wednesdays running through Dec. 29. Present a $30 check payable to the library.

Simply Stronger
Join the library for 10 sessions of Simply Stronger at noon on Wednesdays running through Dec. 29. Present a $27 check payable to the library.

Exercise class
Join the library for 10 sessions of an arthiritis and fibromyalgia exercise class on Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m. running through Dec. 21. Present a $30 check payable to the library.

Pajama storytime
Every first Monday of the month kids ages 3 to 5, can bring a teddy bear and a grown-up for stories, songs and a craft from 7 to 7:30 p.m.

Yoga for kids
Kindergarteners through fifth graders may join Diana Slattery on Sunday, Nov. 7, at 1, 2 or 3 p.m. for a yoga class in the Children's Program Room. Registration is underway. Find the right class for you and enjoy a relaxing, rejuvenating session.

Lakeview Public Library
1120 Woodfield Road, Rockville Centre
(516) 536-3071   
Stories and More Thursdays
Children between the ages of 3 and 7 can come to the library to hear stories and play games, make crafts and more. This Stories and More Thursdays program will take place on Thursdays in November and December from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Please register in advance by calling or visiting.

Preschool activity time
Children ages 2 to 5 can interact with the librarian and other children, read stories, play games, make crafts and enjoy playtime at the library's Preschool-Daycare Acitivity Time program, which will be held on Wednesdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to noon in November and December. Please register in advance.

Library tours for children
Children in grades 6 and under and their families are encouraged to come see all that the library has to offer. Get acquainted with our collection of books, databases, movies and services and see just how valuable the library is on Wednesdays, Nov. 17 and Dec. 22, from 5 to 6 p.m. Please register in advance.

Thanksgiving treats
Children between the ages of 5 and 11 are invited to make special treats that they will love to eat just in time for Thanksgiving on Wed, Nov. 24, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Please register in advance.

Holiday story crafts
Come and celebrate the holidays with stories and crafts. This program is for children between the ages of 5 and 11 and will be held on Nov. 23 and Dec. 21 from 6 to 7 p.m. Register in advance.

Game days
Children in grades 6 and under can join us for some friendly competition for game days on Wednesdays from 4 to 5 p.m. We will play Bingo on Nov. 24 and Dec. 15. Prizes will be given out. Please register in advance by calling or visiting.

Arts and crafts for kids
Children between the ages of 3 and 11 can come to the library to show off their creative talents in our arts and crafts sessions on Fridays in November and December from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Be sure to come to our Holiday Mail for Heroes session on Dec. 3 to help make the holiday of a hero special by making them a holiday card. Register in advance by calling or visiting.

Painting through life
On Monday, Nov. 15, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. teens in grades 7 to 12 can create their own paintings inspired by the art and life of Willem de Kooning, famous for his abstract expressionist paintings. Brought to you by the Long Island Children’s Museum and made possible by a grant from The Willem de Kooning Foundation. Register by Nov.

Teen empowerment
Teens in grades 7 to 12 can join Miss V. (Vera Miles) to build self-esteem, make healthy choices and learn how to reach goals. Meetings are Nov. 16, 17 and 23, and Dec. 8, 14, 15 and 22nd. Register in advance.

Teen yoga
Teens in grades 7 to 12 can work out and find balance and tranquility by taking a yoga class at the Lakeview Public Library. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring a mat or towel. Class will be held on Thursday, Nov. 18 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Girls mentoring program
A mentoring program for girls between the ages 12 and 16 will have an orientation on Saturday, Nov. 6 from 2 to 4 p.m. The program will have sessions on Saturdays, Nov. 20 and Dec. 4 and 18. Sponsored by First Things First for Health and Wellness and the Lakeview Public Library. Registration required.

Teen Advisory Group
Teens in grades 7 to 12 are encouraged to come have their voices heard and impact future programming, activities and collection acquisitions by joining the librarian and peers and becoming a valuable member of the Teen Advisory Group. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 23 from 4 to 5 p.m.

TeenTalk book discussion
"The Mourning Wars" by Karen Steinmetz will be discussed on Monday, Nov. 29 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. In this book, Eunice Williams is only seven when her Puritan village of Deerfield, Mass., is attacked by the Mohawk Indians. Captured, she is raised by a couple whose own daughter died. Years pass and she is raised as a member of the tribe. What will her decision be when her father wants her back? Discuss this and more with peers and the librarian while enjoying snacks. Books available starting Nov. 5.

Be yourself teen/tween guidance
Topics that will be discussed during the Be Yourself teen-tween guidance program include the teenage brain, why bullies bully, how to develop character and knowing your potential and possibilities. This program will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 7 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and is for children in grades 5 to 12. Register by Dec. 1.

Wednesday Morning Brunch
Join the library for brunch on Wednesdays mornings from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Register to participate on Nov. 17 and Dec. 1, 15 and 29.

Calling all authors
Calling Authors & Poets: If you are an author or poet we would like to know and feature you and your book or poem in our library.

Beginner golf
Join the library for beginner golf on Wednesdays, Nov. 17 and Dec. 1, 15 and 29. Patrons will learn how to properly hold the club and putting. Registration required.

Defensive driving for all
Defensive driving for everyone on Saturday, Nov. 13 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Patrons must register in advance with a $45 check, money order or cash payable to Baron Reginald & Associates, Safety Speaking, LLC.

Oldies Night
Join the library for Oldies Night on Thursdays, Nov. 18 and Dec. 16, from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. Patrons may bring their favorite audio cassette or CDs to share with friends. Refreshments served. Registration required.

Learn the keyboard
Learn the keyobard in up to four one-on-one, hour-long sessions with a clerk. Learn to drag, double click and turn the computer on and off on Mondays, Nov. 8 and 15, and Dec. 6, 13, 20 and 27 from 10 a.m. to noon. Pre-registration required.

Facebook and Twitter
Learn how to use Facebook & Twitter on Tuesdays in November and December from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Participants will sit with a librarian in up to four one-on-one, hour-long sessions. Learn the Keyboard is a pre-requisite for this program. Pre-registration required.

Email and Internet
Learn how to use email and to surf the Internet on Wednesdays in November and December from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Participants will sit with a librarian in up to four one-on-one, hour-long sessions. Learn the Keyboard is a pre-requisite for this program. Pre-registration required.

Bid Whist and Spades
Join the library to leanr, play and watch Bid Whist and Spades on Mondays, Nov. 8 and 22, and Dec. 6 and 20 from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. Register before program date.

Belly dancing
Join Martha Mancilla, belly dancing instructor, to learn some new dance moves on Saturdays, Nov. 6 and 20, and Dec. 4 and 18, from 10 to 11 a.m.

Weekly exercise
Join the library for weekly exercise classes, on Mondays and Thursday, Nov. 4, 15 and 18, and Dec. 2, 13, 27 and 30, from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. Registration required.

Interviewing skills
Learn interview techniques with Carol Douglas, a human resources worker who will review and make suggestions on improving your resume and interviewing skills, on Tuesday, Nov. 30 from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. Registration required.

Black history discussion
Join history buff Faith Hutchinson for a lively discussion on black history and the book "They Came Before Columbus" on Nov. 9 from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. Copies available in the library. Registration required.

Tax talk with Donald Clavin
Donald Clavin Jr., Town of Hempstead receiver of taxes, will visit the Library on Nov. 10 from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. to present taxpayer updates on a variety of issues, including tax discounts, property tax exemptions, challenging your assessment and new payment options. Registration required.

Tips for buying a computer
Join librarian Sean Edwards for a discussion on how to take the mystery out of buying a computer on Nov. 13 from 2 to 3 p.m. Registration required.

Holiday stress?
Join the library for a program that will show you how to deal with negative effects of stress and stay well all winter — just in time for the holidays. Registration required for this event, which will take place on Nov. 15 from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m.

Healthy living tips
Learn tips for the 100-year lifestyle — a program on how to live the life you have been promised on Nov. 16 from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. Sponsored by Dr. Penny Schwartz. Registration required.

Dana's Book Club
Join Dana’s Book Club for discussions on Wednesdays, Nov. 24 and Dec. 22, from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. November title: "What Looks Like Crazy on an Ordinary Day" by Pearl Cleage. December title: "Bailey’s Café" by Gloria Naylor. Registration required. Several copies will be availbale at the library.

No more sick days
Learn the keys to a healthy immune system for you and your children on Nov. 29 from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. Sponsored by Dr. Penny Schwartz. Registration required.

Afternoon of music
Join us for an enjoyable afternoon of music, gospel, jazz and rock and roll by Vivian & Company on Saturday, Nov. 27 from 2 to 4 p.m.

From camera to computer
The library's in-house photographer will demonstrate techniques to perform the task of getting photos from a camera to a computer on Dec. 4 from 2 to 3 p.m. Registration required.

Thrift Shop
Our Lady of Lourdes Church’s thrift shop, located at Park Boulevard and Sheehy Place in Malverne, is open on Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and on the first Saturdays of the month from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more information, call (516) 599-1269.

Malverne Community Presbyterian Church’s thrift shop is open Wednesdays from 10 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. and the first Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the church hall on Nottingham Road.

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