Special Events

Vacation Bible Experience. Enjoy interactive Bible adventures, fellowship, singing, crafts and much more at Grace Lutheran Church, 400 Hempstead Ave., Malverne, from July 19 to 23 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For ages 3 to adults. Call 599-6626 for registration information and more details. Dinner available each night at 5:30 p.m. by pre-order, at $5 per meal.

Quilt Show. The Malverne Historical Society presents a Quilt Show featuring the quilts of Elaine Burns, a longtime Malverne resident. The show is on Saturday, July 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sunday, July 18 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Historical Society on the corner of Church Street and Ocean Avenue. For more information, call 599-9039.

"Cinderella."Plaza Theatre Productions will be staging the classic fairy tale at Echo Park in West Hempstead on July 29 at 1:30 p.m. The show is free and open to the public, so arrive early and bring lawn chairs or blankets. For more information, call the Town of Hempstead at (516) 292-9000 ext. 480 or visit www.toh.li.

Team Tennis for kids ages 13-18 Must know how to keep score, serve and have fun. Play against other Nassau County towns, run by the United States Tennis Association,the Village of Malverne and School District 12. No residency requirement. Matches held 1-2 nights during the week outdoors, cost to participate for all the matches $15 total (not each match) Further details at www.geocities.com/malvernetennis/Team or call 887-4940 or e-mail malvernetennis@yahoo.com. Limited openings on the team/ first come first served.

9/11 Memorial Fundraiser. The Nassau County 9/11 Memorial Foundation will host the 2nd Annual Taste of Nassau at The Carltun at Eisenhower Park on Monday, July 19 at 6 p.m. All proceeds will benefit the construction of a memorial at Eisenhower Park inEast Meadow honoring Nassau County residents who lost their lives on 9/11. Tickets are $50 for family members, law enforcement, firefighters, and EMS. Patron sponsorships or general admission are available for a donation of $100, and tickets for benefactors cost $300. For more information or tickets call Joyce Costigan at (516) 571-0500.

West Hempstead JCC Events. Jewish Community Center of West Hempstead, 711 Dogwood Avenue.. Daily Minyan Services: Monday-Thursday: 6:40 a.m.& 8 p.m.; Friday: 6:40 a.m. & candle lighting; Sunday: 8:30 a.m. & 8 p.m. Film Havurah: Monday, July 19 at 7:15 pm: "Purity" (about Mikveh). Tuesday, August 10 at 7:15 pm: "Have You Heard About the Panthers?" (Israeli). Havurah is a UJA funded initiative that is free and open to the public. Israeli Dance Group: Mondays in June, July and August at 8:15 pm. The instructor is Honey Goldfein-Perry. The fee is $50 for ten sessions. Beginners and intermediates are welcome. To register please call 516-481-7448. Please call to register at 516-481-7448.

Malverne Jewish Center. 1 Norwood Ave. Call 593-6364 for reservations and information. Services every Friday night at 8 p.m. Collation and Rabbi Michael Singer roundtable to follow. Rashi's commentary on Deuteronomy Shabbat afternoons, ongoing. Torah reading/cantillation Sunday mornings following Minyan. Adult Education Summer Conservation Halacha with Rabbi Singer, following Shabbat services. Save the Dates: Welcome back BBQ and Big Bucks Raffle on Aug. 22. Raffle numbers available now, call 599-1681. Mets v. Dodgers on Aug. 29 at 1 p.m. $14 ticket, upper tier. Deadline July 15.

Classic Entertainment The film, "Hannah and Her Sisters" will be shown on Wednesday, July 21 at 7:30 p.m. at Congregation Beth David of Lynbrook, 188 Vincent Avenue, Lynbrook. All are welcome to attend. $3 donation at the door includes refreshments and a discussion following the movie. For further information call (516) 599-9464

Malverne Neighborhood Watch meets every third Wednesday of the month at the Malverne Public Library. The meetings start at 7pm and are open to the community. For additional information contact Joe Lanzetta, president, on 516-599-2343.

Thrift Shop. Malverne Community Presbyterian Church's thrift shop is open Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and the first Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the church hall on Nottingham Road.

Malverne Homemakers meetings are held the first Tuesday of the month at 8 p.m. at the Malverne Community Presbyterian Church on Nottingham Road.

Mothers of Malverne meets the first Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Malverne Public Library. Call (516) 599-8896 for more information.

Library Events

West Hempstead Public Library

252 Chestnut Street

(516) 481-6591

Anime Workshop. On Thursday, July 15, from 7:30 to 9 p.m., artist David O. Miller returns to teach young people how to draw in the Japanese anime style and how to apply these techniques to comic characters. Registration begins July 1. There is a limit of 20 participants, so sign up early!

Young Adult Film. "Spirited Away," on Thursday, July 22 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. A Japanese anime film about a girl named Chihiro who travels to the world of gods to find a way to turn her parents into human form after they were turned into pigs. Rated PG. 124 min.

Summer Reading Club. Children ages 3 to entering fifth grade are invited to join the Summer Reading Club: New York is Read, White & Blue at the Children's Room. West Hempstead patrons may register beginning Monday, June 21, and non-residents may register beginning July 5 while spots are available. Hundreds of children visit the library every summer for prizes, guessing games, and good books. This year, there will be a magic show, machine making and special programs for kids under 3. Read five books by Aug. 12 a receive an invitation to a special end-of-summer show.

Malverne Public Library 61 Thomas Place, Malverne (516) 599-0750 Malverneatnassaulibrary. org

Teddy Bear Story Time. For kids ages 3 1/2 to 7. July 19 from 7:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Registration required.

Story and Crafts. For kids K to 2nd grade. July 21 from 4 to 4:45 p.m. Registration required.

Tie Dye Fun. For kids ages 5 and up. July 23 at 2:30 p.m. Registration required.

Rubber Stamp Greeting Cards.

For kids in K - third grade. July 27 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Registration required.