Healing service. The United Methodist Church will have Healing and Empowerment services in the church chapel Wednesday evenings May 26 and June 23. Services will be led by the Rev. Jin Choi. For more information, call (516) 378-0222.

Film forum. On Friday, June 4, at 8 p.m. at Merrick Avenue Middle School, the Film Forum will present "Shipping News." Donald Fiekowsky, the forum's president, will be the speaker. Refreshments served. Fee: $6. For more information, call (516) 378-2025.

Nature Walk. Breast Cancer survivors can enjoy a nature walk on Friday, June 4, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve. The walk is part of the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Program's Complementary Wellness Series, a free program that explores non-traditional paths to healing and health. Preregistration is required. Call (516) 877-4325.

Lantern Theatre doing Simon. "45 Seconds From Broadway" by Neil Simon will be performed by the Lantern Theatre of North Merrick on Saturday and Sunday, June 5 and 6. Saturday performance 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Admission is $12; Friday evenings, seniors/students admission is $10. For reservations and group sales, call (516) 221-4485.

Chamber meet. The Merrick Chamber of Commerce will meet on Tuesday, June 8, at 8 a.m. at the Merrick Mall Restaurant on Smith Street. For more information, call (516) 771-1171.

Language Club meet. Languages Unlimited meets regularly every second Tuesday of the month at Dick and Doras Restaurant at 33 Alhambra Road in Massapequa to enjoy dinner and practice foreign languages. The next meeting is on Tuesday, June 8 at 6:30 p.m. For further information, call (516) 546-9617.

Strawberry Festival. The United Methodist Church is holding it annual Spring Strawberry Festival on Saturday, June 12, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call (516) 378-9222.

Free Mammography testing. On Wednesday, June 30, the van for free mammography testing will be at the North Bellmore Library parking lot on Newbridge Road and Bellmore Ave. Testing will be done between 8:30 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. by appointment only. To make an appointment, call Legislator Dave Denenberg's office at

(516) 571-6219.

Summer internship. High school and college students interested in participating in a summer non-paid internship with the Nassau County Legislature should contact Legislator David Denenberg's office at (516) 571-6219, or e-mail him at david.denenberg@mail.co.nassau.ny.us. This is a good opportunity for students interested in working with government.

Yard sale. Animal Lifeline, a local non-profit animal rescue organization based in the Merrick-Bellmore area, will hold its 16th Annual Save the Strays Yard Sale on May 29, 30 and 31, from 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. The event will take place at 2492 Central Parkway in Merrick (off Merrick Road, adjacent to Dunkin' Donuts). All proceeds will go directly to the group's spay/neuter program. Anyone wishing to donate items can call Sheila at (516) 867-2545. All donations are tax-deductible. Owing to space limitations, no clothing or books will be accepted. In addition, Animal Lifeline also needs old outdoor tables and sawhorses. Volunteers to help set-up and sell are always welcome.

AARP trip planned. A Cape Cod trip is planned for Monday, June 21 to June 25, with the AARPMerrick-Bellmore Chapter. The trip includes a harbor cruise, a visit to Martha's Vineyard, Provincetown and meals and entertainment at the Irish Village. For more information, call (516) 378-0236.

Schools

No 3-day weekend for schools. Both the Merrick and North Merrick schools will be open on Friday, May 28, a day that had originally been scheduled as a day off.

PTA meets. The Levy-Lakeside PTA will meet on Wednesday, June 2 at 8 p.m.

Concert at Chatterton. On Thursday, May 3, Chatterton will hold its fourth-grade concert.

No. Merrick schools T-shirt Drive. The PTA's from Old Mill Road, Camp and Fayette elementary schools will hold a T-shirt drive for needy kids in Hawaii. Donate gently used or new children's size T-shirts and place in the donation boxes in the lobby of each school. Drive will end June 5. For further information, call Anne Ruvolo at (516) 458-2829.

Golf outing. The Calhoun Sports Boosters Association is holding a golf outing on Tuesday, July 13, at 1 p.m. at the Lido Golf Club in Lido Beach. The event will honor varsity football and baseball Coach Joseph Corea, the Calhoun Athletic Department coordinator. For more information, call Al Weidlein at (516) 739-4138 or Charles Pagano at 620-8553.

N. Merrick Library

Library closed on Memorial Day.

Radio City tickets. Sale of tickets for the Tuesday, Nov. 16 Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular will be available on Monday, June 7 at 7:45 a.m. - 6 p.m.

A Rockette remembers part II. Corliss Whitney will lead a program detailing the life and career of a Rockette on Thursday, June 10, at 7:30 p.m.

Defensive driving. This is open to all ages and is a two-evening course scheduled for Tuesday, June 15 and Thursday, June 17, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. You must complete both sessions in order to be eligible for benefits. Fee: $35. Registration begins Friday, June 4.

Book discussion."Crow Lake" by Mary Lawson will be discussed on Friday, June 25, at 1:30 p.m. Copies available at circulation desk.

Merrick Library

AARP Defensive driving. A class will be held on June 22 from 10:30 a.m to 6 p.m. at the North Merrick Library. Sign-up is at the Merrick Library wing reference desk for Merrick residents starting on June 4. Fee: $10.

Discussion series. The Great Decisions discussion series will begin on April 22 and run through June 11, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and will be held at the North Merrick Library. Great Decisions will look at eight of the most significant and far-reaching challenges facing the world today, including weapons of mass destruction, diversity in Islam, the media and foreign policy, and reform in the Middle East. A booklet from the Foreign Policy Association will be provided on each topic. Sign-up begins on April 1 for Merrick residents and April 15 for non-Merrick residents. Sign-up at the Merrick Library Wing, 2369 Merrick Ave. A $5 deposit is required, and space is limited. For more information, call the reference desk at (516) 379-3476, extension 111.

Hassam lecture. A free lecture will be given to familiarize patrons for the upcoming visit the MET to see Child Hassam's work on June 24 at 7:30 p.m. at the Bellmore Library.