Mah Jongg tourney. East Meadow Hadassah's annual Mah Jongg tournament is on Sunday, Sept. 25 at the East Meadow Jewish Center, 1400 Prospect Ave. Continental breakfast at 9 a.m., games begin at 9:30. $45 entry fee should be mailed to Janice Windwer, 100 Kampfe Place, North Bellmore, NY 11710. Include your phone number on your check. For more information, call (516) 221-0345.


Temple brunch. The Suburban Park Jewish Center, a modern orthodox congregation at 400 Old Westbury Road, is holding an open house and brunch Sept. 25 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more information, call (516) 796-8833 or 520-5733.


Culinary Delights. The East Meadow Chamber of Commerce is holding its third annual Culinary Delights fund-raiser Monday, Sept. 26, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the Long Island Marriott, 101 James Doolittle Blvd. in Uniondale. Sample food and drink from local restaurants and bakeries. $40 a ticket. Proceeds will benefit the Nassau University Medical Center's Breast Imaging Center. For tickets, call John Tufarelli (516) 735-9500 ext. 12 or Janine Kelly 220-9945.


Calvary Show. The next Calvary Show, organized by the Calvary Lutheran Church's youth group, is on Friday, Sept. 30 from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. $5 admission. Bring a blanket or pillow for homeless dogs and get in for $2. Bands scheduled to perform include Valet Parking, Daze Off, My Only Alibi and Drop it Jeffrey. For more information, call Nat Giambalvo at (516) 205-6842. Calvary Lutheran Church is at 36 Taylor Ave.


Military bridge. Christ the King Episcopal Church, 2408 Fifth St., on Friday, Sept. 30 at 7:30 p.m. Call to reserve your table at the office, (516) 731-3902. $6. Refreshments and prizes.


Walk for a cure. Communities for a Cure 5K Run/ Walk to beneift South Nassau's Breast/ GYN Health and Comprehensive Cancer Center and a Multi-Cultural Health Fair hosted by the Council to South Nassau Communities Hospital. Sunday, Oct. 2, 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. $15 pre-registration fee that has to be postmarked by Sept. 15 and a $20 race-day fee. Free food, entertainment, and screenings are welcome to all at the free Health Fair. Contact South Nassau's Development Office at (516)377-5360.


Arts and crafts. Sunrise Assisted Living Community in East Meadow is holding an arts and crafts fall festival Saturday, Oct. 15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The show will feature hand-crafted jewelry, ceramics, wood, leather, glass, clothing and other gift items. Sunrise is at 1555 Glenn Curtiss Blvd.


Bazaars. The Town of Hempstead is holding a fall bazaar at the Salisbury Senior Center, 460 Salisbury Park Drive, Friday, Oct. 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call (516) 333-5440. It's also holding one at the East Meadow Senior Center, 1485 Front St., Thursday, Oct. 27 and Friday, Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. For more information, call (516) 794-2458.


Vendors wanted. Christ the King Episcopal Church, 2408 Fifth St., is looking for vendors for its craft and vendor fair Oct. 29 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call (516) 731-3902 or 731-5405. Suburban Park Jewish Center, 400 Old Westbury Road, is also looking for vendors for its flea market Saturday, Dec. 3 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $50 per eight-foot table for both days or two tables for $85 for both days. For more information, (516) 796-8833.


Festival and fair. Meadowbrook Elementary School, 241 Old Westbury Road, is looking for craft vendors for its fall festival and craft fair on Saturday, Oct. 15 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call Carol at (516) 794-3559.


Fall festival. The Bowling Green Elementary School is holding its fall festival at the school, 2340 Stewart Ave., Oct. 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The rain date is Oct. 23. General and craft vendors are needed. For more information, call Merri Quinonez, (516) 334-5603.


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.

Library Events

Investing program. David Savetz, senior vice president of UBS Financial Services, will be leading a discussion on financial investments Thursday, Sept. 15 at 12:30 p.m.


Tax forum. Donald X. Clavin, Town of Hempstead receiver of taxes, will discuss exemption programs, how to decipher tax bills, and how the tax office works, Friday, Sept. 16 at 7:30 p.m.


Let's dance! Dave Rice is teaching ballroom dancing Monday, Sept. 19 at 12:30 p.m. Come to dance or watch.


Mammography van. The NUMC mammography van will be at the library Tuesday, Sept. 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The van can accommodate 15 women, by appointment only, throughout the entire day. To make an appointment, call Liz Fries at Nassau County Legislator Norma Gonsalves' office (516) 571-6213.


Visions of Peru. Photographers Doug Going and Conny Brunner are presenting their photomontage "Visions of Peru" Thursday, Sept. 22 at 12:30 p.m.


Visit Chile. Naomi and Jesse Taub are presenting a travel program on Chile Tuesday, Sept. 27 at 12:30 p.m.


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.

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.

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.