President: Paul Stargot
Phone: (516) 794-3727
P.O. Box 77, East Meadow, 11554
www.eastmeadowchamber.com
East Meadow Kiwanis Club. President: Steve Perrick
Phone (516) 333-7272.
www.eastmeadowkiwanis.com
Knights of Pythias.
East Meadow Lodge 774 Alliance
Contact: Ed Winters
(516) 489-3797
Support groups
Alzheimer¹s support. The Bristal Assisted Living, 40 Merrick Ave., hosts an Alzheimer¹s 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.
Support for moms. The Sunrise Mothers¹ Center, a member-run, non-sectarian, non-profit organization in Bellmore, is dedicated to supporting the needs and experiences of mothers. The center provides discussion groups with child care on premises, active committee work, book groups, social activities for parents and children, and speakers on various topics.
For more information, call (516) 781-8946, or visit the group¹s Web site at sunrisemothers.com.
Help for smokers. The Nassau County Department of Health, in collaboration with the New York State Smokers¹ Quitline, is sponsoring a program which offers four weeks of nicotine replacement therapy for smokers who want to quit. The therapy also known as ³the patch² is available to medically-eligible county residents at no cost. To determine eligibility, residents should call the New York Smokers¹ Quitline at 1-866-697-8487, weekdays from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and weekends from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information about the Health Department¹s Tobacco Cessation Program, call (516) 571-2022 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Crisis counseling. The Long Island Crisis Center offers 24-hour/seven-day-a-week crisis intervention counseling. Anyone who is depressed, needs help in controlling teenagers or wants to beat an addiction is encouraged to call (516) 679-1111. Calls are free and anonymous.
Community Events
Family fun. The East Meadow Chamber of Commerce and the Kiwanis Club are gearing up for the annual East Meadow Pride Day. The event will include free food, games and entertainment. According to organizers, the event is being made possible by the contribution of almost 50 local businesses and organizations. The event will take place on June 9, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Senator Speno Memorial Park on East Meadow Avenue. For more information, call Alan Beinhacker at (516) 647-4798 or Liz Fries at 359-4269.
Golf championship. Commerce Bank, the East Meadow Chamber of Commerce and the Kiwanis Club of East Meadow are kicking off the the Commerce Bank Golf Championship. For more information, call Frank Ryan at (516) 222-0460.
CEMCO monthly meeting. The next meeting of the Council of East Meadow Community Organizations will take place on June 27, at the East Meadow Public Library.
Wheels for Ziggy. Friends and family members of Ziggy Repetto, of Levittown, are still collecting funds to buy Repetto, who is wheelchair bound, a handicapped equipped van. For more information, call Laurie Zottarelli at (516) 334-7479.
Free mammograms. Nassau University Medical Center will be providing free mammograms to uninsured women over the age of 40 and free cervical exams to all uninsured women over 18 years of age on June 9, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at NUMC, located at 2201 Hempstead Turnpike in East Meadow. Appointments are necessary. For more information, call (516) 572-3300.
Adult education. The East Meadow Jewish Center is offering the following adult classes in: Israeli Dancing; Hebrew Literacy; Exploring Jewish cultures of the Middle East and Europe from Biblical Times to the Expulsion from Spain and Portugal; Modern Approach to Bible-studying the book of Psalms; and Sunday breakfast with guest speakers. For more information, call (516) 483-4205 or visit www.eastmeadowjc.org.
Auditions for teens. Nassau-Suffolk Performing Arts is holding auditions for teenagers interested in performing in the Wind Symphony, Concert Band, Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Band and Jazz Ensemble. Rehersals are on Saturday mornings from Oct. to May at East Meadow High School and concerts are performed at the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts. To schedule an audition or obtain further information, go to www.nassausuffolk.org.
FD membership drive. The East Meadow Fire Department is now accepting applications for membership. The department is currently looking to fill positions as firefighter and medical technician. No training is required and successful candidates will be provided with instruction. For more information, call (516) 542-4565 or visit them on-line at www.eastmeadowfd.com.
Sons of italy. The East Meadow local lodge, Edward J. Speno Lodge No. 2568, are calling on Italians and Italian Americans to join the largest men and women organization in America, the Order of Sons of Italy in America. This co-ed local lodge meets on the second Monday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at the Jewish school of culture center, 574 East Meadow Ave. in East Meadow. Anyone that is interested in joining the lodge can do so by calling President Carmine Biscardi at (516) 785-8135 or Connie Conte at 794-1089.
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. For more information, call Dr. Steven Perrick at (516) 333-7272.
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.
Calling all vets. East Meadow VFW Post 2736 is always looking for new members. Those interested in joining should call Sal Pellegrino at (516) 794-5036 or mail to 290 Belmont Ave., East Meadow, NY 11554. Meetings are twice a month on the first and third Monday, and held at Christ the King Church.
Looking for host families. The STS Foundation, a not-for-profit student exchange program, is looking for host families in East Meadow to provide foreign exchange students with a place to stay. Families interested in hosting a foreign exchange student should call 1-800-522-4678.
Library Events
Jewish literature. The library will have a presentation on Jewish Literature beginning with a new topic Modern Marvels: Jewish Adventures in the Graphic Novel during the spring and summer. The sessions for this section will be held on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. The following meetings will be held June 12, July 24, Aug. 21 and Sept. 18.
Beginning in the fall, the library will present Your Heart¹s Desire: Sex and Love in Jewihs Literature. These dates will soon be announced. The books for both series can be found outside the public relations office. Admission is free.
Downloadable books now available. The library is now offering digital audiobooks for MP3 players. The books are being offered in conjunction with NetLibrary.com. Through the library¹s website, library patrons can download as many as 10 of the 1200 unabridged books offered by NetLibrary. Over 750 of these are recorded book titles. For more information, visit www.eastmeadow.info, click on the NetLibrary eAudiobooks link found in the databases section of the site, and follow the instructions to download a book.
Book discussions. The library runs an evening book discussion group, which meets monthly at 7:30 p.m. For more information about the group, call Marcia Blackman at (516) 794-2570 ext. 236.
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.
National poetry month. Marsha Nelson, of Hempstead, has published her first book of poetry, ³All Rise, Stand Up, Holy Gates.² She will be at the East Meadow Public Library on April 23, at 12:30 p.m. Visitors will read excerpts from her book and learn how it was published. For more information, call (516) 794-2570.
Elementary Schools
Jan 12. Meadowbrook School family movie night. Parkway School book fair.
Jan 12 and 13. All county music festival concerts at the Tilles Center.
Jan 15. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day schools closed.
Jan 16. Clarke Middle School Parent Teacher Student Association meeting in the school¹s faculty room at 7:30 p.m.
Jan 17. Woodland Middle School Parent Teacher Association meeting at 7:30 p.m.
High School
Dec 1. SAT at East Meadow High School.
Dec 4. East Meadow High School LOTE Honor Society Induction, at 7 p.m.
Dec 8. East Meadow High School Fall Production from 2 to 7:30 p.m.
High School Sports
East Meadow School District varsity athletic teams will play the following home games this week.
Clarke Rams: Oct. 17, girls¹ soccer vs. Mac Arthur at 4:45 p.m. Oct. 19, boys¹ soccer vs. Manhasset at 4:30 p.m.
East Meadow Jets: Oct. 21, boys¹ football vs. Farmingdale at 2 p.m. Oct. 17, girls¹ soccer vs. South Side at 4:15 p.m.
