The Malverne Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 14 in the High School library. The meeting will start at 8 p.m. The Proposed Budget for 2006-2007 will be presented.


Valley Stream Board of Education meeting, business session will be help on Tuesday , Feb. 14 at 8 p.m. in Memorial Junior High's Cafeteria B.

Meetingsin and Around Town

Malverne Neighborhood Watch meets every third Wednesday of the month at the Malverne Public Library. For more information, call Joe Lanzetta, president, at 599-2343.


The West Hempstead Public Library's Board of Trustees meets the fourth Monday of every month.


The Malverne Public Library's Board of Trustees meets the third Monday of every month.


Cancer support group regularly the first Monday of every month from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Open to all cancer survivors, including family members. For additional information call Meg Wehrum, R.N. at


(516) 256-6509.

Religious Services and events

Malverne Jewish Center.


1 Norwood Ave.


593-6364


Monday Minyans are at 7:30 p.m. Saturday morning services start at 9:30 a.m.


The art of the scribe Explore history, techniques and styles used in writing the Torah, Mezzuzah and T'fillin Mondays at 11 a.m. at Malverne Jewish Center.


Cantorial circle Learn the different melodies that have come down through the ages on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. (following minyan). at Malverne Jewish Center.


Yiddish & Yiddishkeit Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Led by Dr. Sol Goldman at Malverne Jewish Center.


Rashi's commentary on GENESIS Shabbat at 5 p.m. afternoons in the Garden Room at the Malverne Jewish Center, led by Shlomoh Sachs. Knowledge of Hebrew not necessary. Everyone welcome.


Rashi's commentary on Deuteronomy Shabbat afternoons, ongoing. Torah reading/cantillation Sunday mornings, following Minyan. Call 593-6364 for reservations and information.


Congregation Beth Israel, 141 Hilton Avenue,


Hempstead


Holds Friday night services on the third Friday of each month at 7:45 p.m. Services are followed by a program/speaker and Oneg Shabbat. Saturday services are held at 9 a.m. and followed by Kiddish and discussion. For further information regarding services, please call the Temple at 794-0352 or 594-1393.


he Adult Education Committee is pleased to announce that in cooperation with Congregation Beth Israel the following classes will be held Feb. 14, at 1:30 p.m. at Congregation Beth Israel of Hempstead, "Models of Jewish Piety From the Past to The Present" by Rabbi Art Vernon. Congregation and guests invited. Free admission.


The Jewish Community


Center of West Hempstead


(JCCWH)


711 Dogwood Ave.,


West Hempstead.


(516) 481-7448


Daily Minyan services held Mondays through Thursdays at 6:40 a.m. and 8 p.m.; on Fridays at 6:40 a.m. and candle lighting and on Sundays at 8:30 a.m. and 8 p.m.


The Adult Education Committee is pleased to announce that in cooperation with Congregation Beth Israel the following classes will be held Feb. 14, at 1:30 p.m. at Congregation Beth Israel of Hempstead, "Models of Jewish Piety From the Past to The Present" by Rabbi Art Vernon. Congregation and guests invited. Free admission.


JCC Sisterhood will be collecting knitted preemie caps and "chemo caps" to benefit patients at Long Island Jewish Hospital. If you would like to do some knitting for a very worthy cause over the next few cold winter weeks, this is the job for you! Any and all knitters are welcome to help, so please enlist family and friends! Turn your caps in to the Jewish Community Center of West Hempstead. On Sunday, Feb. 5, at 11 a.m.


"Get Ready to Wrap & Roll" - Men's Club of the Jewish Community Center of West Hempstead invites everyone to World Wide Wrap on Sunday Feb. 5 at 8:30 a.m. for a film and discussion on the Mitzvah of Tefillin. If you haven't put on Tefillin for many years, now is the time to relearn. Rabbi Vernon and Cantor Rosner will lead the program. Minyan will be at 9:15 am followed by a bagel breakfast. This program is open to everyone. Please RSVP to the Temple office (481-7448) so that we can plan appropriately.


The Adult Education Committee of the Jewish Community Center of West Hempstead is pleased to announce that in cooperation with Congregation Beth Israel the following class will be held on Feb. 14, at Congregation Beth Israel of Hempstead located on 141 Hilton Ave. This class will be lead by Rabbi Art Vernon and will focus of "Models of Jewish Piety From The Past to The Present" All are welcome!! Free Admission!!


This month's film:Chavurah "Shalom Y'All: The Spirit of The Jews of The South" on Tuesday, Feb. 14, at 7:30 p.m. at the JCCWH. This film is a PBS special exploring the dual identity of Jews in the Southern United States. This program is free and open to the community!


Community Presbyterian


Rd. , Malverne, 11565


(516)599-3220


Sunday Morning worship services are at 9:45 am followed by religious education for all ages at 11:00. Children are encouraged to join in all aspects of worship, but child care is also provided. Community Presbyterian Church is committed to extending the all encompassing welcome of Jesus Christ to all seeking God's healing grace.


Our Lady of Lourdes R.C. Church


65 Wright Ave.


Malverne, 11565


(516)599-1269


Services will be held on each Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. during the Advent season. Each service will have a procession, prayers, songs, homily and fellowship afterwards.

Thrift Shops

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.


The Congregation Beth Israel thrift shop is open every Tuesday, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Special Events

$10,000 Dinner Dance at Our Lady of Peace auditorium, Lynbrook, Feb. 11 at 8 p.m. Tickets on sale now, $150 per ticket admits two. Contact Jennifer & Steven Muller at (516) 887-6768 or e-mail, olpdinnerdance2006@gmail.com.


Malverne Historical Society Annual Brunch will be held on Sunday, Feb. 26 at 12:30 p.m. at Cork 'n Board Restaurant, Hempstead Ave., Malverne. Tickets are $15 per person. For reservations, call Peg at (516)593-6726 or Ann at 593-2679.

Library Events

Lakeview Public Library


1120 Woodfield Rd.


Rockville Centre


(516) 536-3071


Homework Help The autumn semester has begun and so has Homework Help at the Lakeview Library. Every Tuesday and Thursday, 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., children in grades K-12 are invited to attend instructional sessions with certified New York State teachers. Classes in math, science, social studies and English/Language Arts will be provided. Registration is required and ongoing..


Malverne Public Library


61 St. Thomas Place


(516) 599-0750


Yoga join Eileen Lichtenstein for a relaxing yoga program, Thursday, Feb. 23 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Children in grades K-3rd are invited with an adult. Learn and practice different yoga positions. Make sure to wear comfortable clothing. Registration begins Feb. 6.


AARP Defensive Driving AARP 55/Alive Defensive Driving course is open to people ages 50 and older. The fee is $10 and must be paid by check, no cash accepted. you must take both sessions on Tuesday, Feb. 14 and Thursday Feb. 16 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Register at the library.


Computer kindergarten for grown-ups This is a slow-paced user friendly workshop for first-time computer users. Using PC computers, this unique class covers the basics in a way that even the most inexperienced user will understand. We will cover turning the computer on, the Windows desktop, using the mouse, opening programs, understanding windows elements, inputting text and saving a file, and turning the computer off. Windows 95, 98, ME and XP will be addressed on Wednesday, Feb. 15 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.


Independent Film, "Anytown USA" directed by Kristian Fraga-- a funny and eye-opening look into a hard-fought mayoral race between a legally bling, blunt-speaking, conservative Republican incumbent, a retired Democrat brought back into the fray and legally blind write-in candidate, in the small town of Bogota, New Jersey. With its quirky characters, dilapidated infrastructure, and impassioned citizens,Bogota serves as the perfect backdrop for a behind-the-scenes look at our nation's political heart. United States. English, 93 minutes. To be shown on Friday, Feb. 24 at 2 p.m.


West Hempstead Public Library


252 Chestnut Street


(516) 481-6591


Wake Up-Shake up-Shape up your life Constance Hallinan Lagan will be at the library on Monday, Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. to present another of her excellent seminars. Do you want to dream of the life you want or do you want to live the life of your dreams? The decision is your. Do you question "Why, or why not me?" If the answer is frequently yes, then you must make time to attend this life-altering seminar. Connie has presented many motivational programs at the library and is a dynamic speaker. The seminar is divided into three segments: lecture, meditation and question and answer period. Please join us and allow Connie to help you with some of those decision.


Spanish-English story For children ages 3 to 6 years-old and their parents on three Thursdays, Jan. 26, Feb. 2 and 9 at 7 p.m. There will be stories, songs and more in Spanish and English led by Leslie Vanegas. Anyone with children in this age range is welcome to sign up, keeping in mind West Hempstead residents are given priority. Registration began.Go to children's room to register.