Concert. The East Meadow Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Hempstead are sponsoring a free concert of Rock n' Roll in the East Meadow town square, at the corner of East Meadow and Prospect Avenues, Sunday, June 5 at 1 p.m. Those who attend should bring lawn chairs. Two other concerts are set for July 10 and Aug. 7. The chamber is looking for business sponsors for the entire series, at $25 a sponsor. For more information, call Gary Schoenberger at (516) 349-1013 ext. 207.


Blood drive. Temple Sholom is holding a blood drive Monday, June 6 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the nearby Community Reform Temple, 712 The Plain Road. Donors must be between 17 and 75 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds, have a valid ID, and know their Social Security number. Prior to giving blood, donors should eat well and drink plenty of fluids. The temple asks that those interested in giving blood make an appointment. Call Susan at (516) 334-2800 or Elaine at 997-7435 for more information.


Golf outing. Temple Emanu-El of East Meadow is holding its inaugural Fred Blumenkranz Memorial Golf Classic June 7 at the Hamlet Wind Watch Golf and Country Club. There will be a continental breakfast at 6:30 a.m., tee off at 7:30 a.m., cocktails at 12:30 p.m. and a luncheon at 1:30 p.m. Golfer registration is $175 per person or $650 per foursome. It's $50 to just attend the luncheon. Hole sponsorship costs $125, and the temple is accepting goods and services that can be raffled. For more information, call (516) 794-8911.


Temple honors. Temple Emanu-El, 123 Merrick Ave., will be holding a scroll dinner honoring one of its founding families, Gloria Klar and the late Henry Klar, Wednesday, June 8 at 6:30 p.m.


Calvary Show. The next Calvary Show is on Friday, June 10 at Calvary Lutheran Church, 36 Taylor Ave., from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Doors open at 4 p.m. $2 admission if you bring dog toys, bones, canned food and hygiene products for the Pit Bull Rescue Organization. Bands include Valet Parking, Drop it Jeffrey, Blind Culture and Patent Pending. For more information, call Nat Giambalvo at (516) 205-6482 or visit www.calvaryshows.cjb.net.


Pride Day. East Meadow Community Pride Day is on Saturday, June 11 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Speno Park, on East Meadow Avenue just north of North Jerusalem Road. Food, games and rides are all free. Additional parking at Veterans Memorial Park, at East Meadow and Prospect avenues, with shuttle bus rides to the event.


Yard sale. Temple Sholom, 675 Brookside Court, is holding a yard sale Sunday, June 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rain date is June 19. Vendors should call (516) 334-2800 for more information.


Yard rummage sale. Christ the King Episcopal Church, 2408 Fifth St., is holding a rummage sale on June 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rain date is June 25. For more information, call (516) 731-3902 or 731-5405.


7-11 meeting. East Meadow residents are invited to attend the East Meadow Civic Association meeting Thursday, June 23 at 7 p.m. at East Meadow Fire Department headquarters, 197 East Meadow Ave. Representatives of 7-Eleven will discuss the proposal to build a store at 391 East Meadow Ave.


Kiwanis meetings. The East Meadow Kiwanis, a chapter of the international charity organization, is always looking for new members. Those interested in joining are invited to come down to its meetings. The group meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Empress Diner, 2490 Hempstead Turnpike. The East Meadow Kiwanis is the largest Kiwanis chapter in the state.


Knights of Pythias. The Knights of Pythias Alliance-East Meadow Lodge 774 is seeking new members to join its ranks. The Knights of Pythias is one of the most active fraternal organizations, chartered by the United States Congress. This non-sectarian organization serves the community through a number of altruistic endeavors, including food baskets for the needy, donations to charitable organizations, anti-drug programs, and a host of other activities. For more information, call Ed Winters at (516) 489-3797.


Infertility support. The East Meadow-based National Infertility Network Exchange (NINE) is now forming peer-led support groups. Topics include coping with infertility, medical procedures, male infertility, in-vitro fertilization, miscarriage, secondary infertility, adoption, and a child-free lifestyle. NINE is a national, non-profit organization for people and couples with impaired fertility and the professionals who serve them. In addition to support groups, NINE offers monthly educational meetings, professional referrals, newsletters, advocacy and talk lines. For more information, call (516) 794-5772.


Calling all vets. East Meadow VFW Post 2736 is looking for new members. Those interested in joining should call Otto Jensen at (516) 785-3648 or Sal Pellegrino at 794-5036. Meetings are twice a month on the first and third Monday. They are held at Christ the King Church.


Families Anonyomous. A free, self-help group for those concerned about a relative or friend's drug use or related behavioral problems meets every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at Nassau University Medical Center, Building K. For more information, call (516) 221-0303.

Library Events

Book discussion. The East Meadow Public Library's evening book discussion group meets monthly at 7:30 p.m. and is led by group members. It will discuss "Kidnapping of Edgardo Mortaro" by David Kertzer on Wednesday, June 8. For more information, call Marcia Blackman at (516) 794-2570 ext. 236.


Jewish culture. Four more book discussions and one movie discussion will be presented at the library to familiarize the public with Jewish literature and culture. The books are available at the library. The discussions will take place on Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. "The Dybbuk" will be examined on June 21. "The Metamorphosis" on July 19. The movie "Angels in America" on Aug. 23. "The Puttermesser Papers" on Sept. 13. The book "Angels in America" on Oct. 25.


Lunch n' books. Elaine Baruch will be leading a discussion on Geraldine Brooks' novel "Year of Wonders" Thursday, June 16 at 12:30 p.m. The story follows Anna, a housemaid in the year 1666, as she chronicles the saga of her townsmen after they agree to quarantine themselves so the plague won't spread beyond their borders.


Chess. Every Thursday from 1 to 4 p.m., the Adult Chess Club meets at the library. All players are welcome to attend and play. Bring a board and chess set to the small conference room.

Religious Listings

Calvary Lutheran Church. Offers worship services on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. or Sunday at 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. Childcare and Sunday school at 10 a.m. Call the church at (516) 735-1473.


Christ the King Episcopal Church is on Fifth Street and DeWolfe Place, between Newbridge Road and Prospect Avenue. Sunday services are at 8:30 and 10 a.m. followed by coffee hour. Wheelchair accessible. Playtime School classes are on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. for 3-year-olds and 12:15 to 2:15 p.m. for 4-year-olds. Children of all faiths accepted. Hall available for rental. Call (516) 731-3902.


St. Raphael Roman Catholic Church 600 Newbridge Road. Masses on Saturdays at 5 p.m., Sundays at 7:30, 9, 10:30 a.m., 12:15 and 6:30 p.m. For more information, call rectory at (516) 785-0236. To enroll in religious education programs, call (516) 221-9096.


United Methodist Church at 470 East Meadow Ave., invites all to worship in a warm and caring environment on Sundays at 10 a.m. Fellowship Hour follows at 11 a.m. Child care and Sunday school begin at 10 a.m. Call church office for more information at (516) 794-5855, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.


East Meadow Jewish Center at 1400 Prospect Ave. is a warm, friendly Conservative synagogue with inspiring religious services, Hebrew School and social groups of all ages. Come to their late Friday night services at 8:30 p.m. and Saturday morning at 9 a.m. For more information call (516) 483-4205.


Holy Trinity Orthodox Church at 369 Green Ave. holds services primarily in English. Coffee hour follows Divine Liturgy each Sunday. Weekly services include Vespers every Saturday at 7 p.m. and Divine Liturgy every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. (9 a.m. from July to Labor Day.) For more information call (516) 483-3649.


St. Francis Polish National Catholic Church offers Sunday Mass at 9 a.m. Fellowship, coffee and rolls at 10 a.m. Hall rental available, reasonable for parties or meetings. Call Fr. Wieslaw Pietruszka at (516) 794-5189Located at 1752 Harton Ave., East Meadow.

Support Groups

Alzheimer's support. The Bristal Assisted Living, 40 Merrick Ave., hosts an Alzheimer's disease support group for caregivers every second Thursday from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Call Pat Kiley at


(516) 918-4009 to register.


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


Education and support groups for men with prostate cancer are being held at Nassau University Medical Center. Meetings are the first Wednesday of the month.


Mothers helping mothers. The Sunrise Mother's Center, a non-profit, non-sectarian, member-run organization of mothers helping mothers. The center is a place for mothers to meet and develop new or existing skills. Discussion groups, committee work and special events, as well as a Time for Two program for children ages 12 months to 3 years old and their caregivers are also available. Quality, affordable childcare is also available for mothers attending groups. Call Jodi at (516) 781-4740.