Around Town

Temple open house. Temple Emanu-El, 123 Merrick Ave., is holding a breakfast for prospective new members on Sunday, Aug. 29 at 9:30 a.m. For reservations or more information, call (516) 794-8911 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

AARP meeting. The AARP Central Nassau Chapter is holding its next meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 7 at 1 p.m. Marlene Botta, a representative of EPIC will address members of the group. The group meets at Levittown Hall, on Levittown Parkway and Beach Lane in Hicksville. Anyone over 50 and members of the national AARP are invited to attend. For more information, call (516) 794-9158.

Face of mom. The National Infertility Network Exchange is holding its next monthly educational meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the Samuel Field YM-YWHA, 58-20 Little Neck Parkway, Little Neck, Queens. The meeting is entitled "The Face of a Birth Mother; A Birth Mother's Journey of Adoption." For directions or more information, call (516) 794-5772.

Carnival. Yours, Ours, Mine Community Center is presenting its second carnival/harvest festival from Sept. 16 through 19th. It's open 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Thursday, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 7 p.m. on Sunday inside the Town of Hempstead parking lot, in the rear of the P.C. Richard on Hempstead Turnpike in Levittown. Rides, food, games and amusements.

Rock show. Calvary Lutheran Church, 36 Taylor Ave., is holding its next Calvary Show on Friday, Sept. 24 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Seven bands, including Valet Parking, Perfect Endings and Code Adrenaline, are playing. Doors open at 5 p.m. Show is in honor of Britney the dog's birthday. Bring a picture of your dog for a collage and get in for $2. Call Nat Giambalvo at (516)205-6842.

Circus. Bowling Green Elementary School, 2340 Stewart Ave., will be again hosting the Alain Zerbini Olde Tyme Circus on Sept. 28. There will be two shows at 5:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. For tickets, call Merri Quinonez at (516) 334-5603.

Gardening classes. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County will be offering three home gardening classes on Oct. 13, 20 and 27. Classes will be held at St. Frances DeChantal in Wantagh. For more information or to receive a registration form, call (516)228-0426 ext. 7 Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Craft vendors wanted. Meadowbrook Elementary School, 241 Old Westbury Road, is looking for craft vendors for its fall festival and craft fair on Saturday, Oct. 16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call Gail at (516)794-9561.

Fall festival. The Bowling Green PTA is holding its annual Fall Festival and Craft Fair on Saturday, Oct. 23, rain date Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, or if anyone would like to be a vendor, call Merri Quinonez at (516) 334-5603.

Vendors needed. Christ the King Episcopal Church, 2408 Fifth St., is looking for vendors for its craft and vendor fair on Oct. 30 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call the office at (516) 731-3902 or 731-5405. Calvary Lutheran Church, 36 Taylor Ave., is also looking for vendors for its 10th holiday craft fair on Oct. 22 and 23. For more information, call (516-731-7212.

CRT membership. Community Reform Temple, 712 The Plain Road, is currently accepting applications for membership and its religious and Hebrew school. The temple is a liberal, full-service congregation serving both Jewish and interfaith families. Those interested can visit the temple any weekday or for Friday evening services. No appointment necessary. For more information, call (516) 333-4348 or visit www.shalomcrt.org.

Calling all vets. The 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.

Join the temple. Temple Sholom, 675 Brookside Court, in Salisbury, is currently accepting applications for membership and for it's Hebrew School. The temple is a conservative, egalitarian congregation with a new rabbi and cantor. For more information call (516) 334-2800.

Playtime registration. Christ the King Church, at Fifth Street and DeWolfe Place, is now accepting Playtime School registrations for the September 2004 through June 2005 sessions. Registration for 3-year-olds are onTuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Registration for 4-year-olds are on those same days, but from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Children of all denominations welcome. For more information, call (516) 731-3902.

Library Events

Browsing room. During August the Browsing Room Showcases at the library will be home for the entries of the Young Adult Photography Show sponsored by the Dubno Family and the library. This year has been called the "best" by judge Robert Harrison.

The frogs. The hottest ticket in town is still available through the East Meadow Public Library. The library was able to procure orchestra seats to "The Frogs,"a comedy at the Lincoln Center starring the incomparably brilliant Nathan Lane. Cost for this hard-to-get ticket, transportation and gratuities is $103. Bus leaves from the parking lot at 11 a.m. Call (516) 794-2570, ext. 560 for more information.

Meet the Mets. The library is organizing a trip to Shea Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 2 to see the Mets take on the Florida Marlins. Tickets cost $48.25 and includes transportation. Lunch not included. Tickets went on sale Tuesday, Aug. 10 at 9 a.m. in the public relations office.

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.