Have a heart. Parkway CommunityChurch, on Stewart Avenue in Hicksville, is hosting an Italian feast on Saturday, March 20 from 6 to 10 p.m. $10 for children 5-12, $20 for adults. Proceeds will benefit Shelby Caban, who recently received a heart transplant. Call Grace Parisi for more information, (516) 542-7609.

Women's Seder. The Sisterhood of the East Meadow Jewish Center, 1400 Prospect Ave., will hold its second annual Women's Seder on Sunday, March 21 at 10 a.m. Call (516) 483-4205 for more information.

Budget hearing. The East Meadow Board of Education will hold its first budget input hearing March 23 at the Salisbury Center, 718 The Plain Road, at 8 p.m. The public is encouraged to attend.

Auction. Variety treasurers auction, with bidding at 99 cents and up, sponsored by the East Meadow Hadassah to benefit Youth Aliyah-Children at Risk. Monday, March 22 at 7 p.m. at the Bristol, 40 Merrick Ave. $10 donation includes refreshments. Reservations required. Call

(516) 485-3693.

Military bridge. Christ the King Episcopal Church, 2408 Fifth St., is hosting military bridge on Friday, March 26 at 7:30 p.m. Call to reserve your table, (516) 731-3902. $6. Refreshments and prizes.

Night at the races. The East Meadow Knights of Columbus are holding a "Knights at the Races" at St. Raphael's auditorium, 600 Newbridge Road, on Saturday, March 27. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. First race is at 8 p.m. Refreshments and door prizes. For tickets, call (516) 221-7357.

Library Events

Performing poets. The library is welcoming the Performance Poets Association on Sunday, March 28 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Business seminar. The Procurement Technical Assistance Program of the Long Island Development Corporation will be at the library Tuesday, March 23 at 12:30 p.m. The program has assisted small businesses in obtaining $800 million in local, state and federal contracts.

Art exhibit. Renowned pastel artist Jeff Webb is returning to the East Meadow Public Library. His work will be on display throughout March.

Showcase. Elaine Resnik's rare collection of miniature shoes will be on display in the browsing room showcases throughout March.

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.

Support Groups

Alzheimer's support. The Bristal Assisted Living, 40 Merrick Ave., hosts an Alzheimer's 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.

Education and support groups for men with prostate cancer are being held at Nassau University Medical Center. Meetings are the first Wednesday of the month.

Mothers helping mothers. The Sunrise Mother's Center, a non-profit, non-sectarian, member-run organization of mothers helping mothers. The center is a place for mothers to meet and develop new or existing skills. Discussion groups, committee work and special events, as well as a Time for Two program for children ages 12 months to 3 years old and their caregivers are also available. Quality, affordable childcare is also available for mothers attending groups. Call Jodi at (516) 781-4740.

Religious Listings

Calvary Lutheran Church. Offers worship services on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. or Sunday at 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. Childcare and Sunday school at 10 a.m. Call the church at (516) 735-1473.

Suburban Park Jewish Center/Congregation Lev Torah, 400 Old Westbury Rd., East Meadow is conducting a membership drive and Hebrew School registration for the 2002-2003 school year. The program is for children aged 8 through Bar/Bat Mitzvah with a special program for late beginners. Reasonable membership dues include free Hebrew School tuition and no building fund. Call

(516) 796-8833.

Christ the King Episcopal Church is on Fifth Street and DeWolfe Place, between Newbridge Road and Prospect Avenue. Sunday services are at 8:30 and 10 a.m. followed by coffee hour. Wheelchair accessible. Playtime School classes are on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. for 3-year-olds and 12:15 to 2:15 p.m. for 4-year-olds. Children of all faiths accepted. Hall available for rental. Call (516)731-3902.

St. Raphael Roman Catholic Church 600 Newbridge Road. Masses on Saturdays at 5 p.m., Sundays at 7:30, 9, 10:30 a.m., 12:15 and 6:30 p.m. For more information, call rectory at (516) 785-0236. To enroll in religious education programs, call (516) 221-9096.

United Methodist Church at 470 East Meadow Ave., invites all to worship in a warm and caring environment on Sundays at 10 a.m. Fellowship Hour follows at 11 a.m. Child care and Sunday school begin at 10 a.m. Call church office for more information at (516) 794-5855, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

East Meadow Jewish Center at 1400 Prospect Ave. is a warm, friendly Conservative synagogue with inspiring religious services, Hebrew School and social groups of all ages. Come to their late Friday night services at 8:30 p.m. and Saturday morning at 9 a.m. For more information call (516) 483-4205.

Holy Trinity Orthodox Church at 369 Green Ave. holds services primarily in English. Coffee hour follows Divine Liturgy each Sunday. Weekly services include Vespers every Saturday at 7 p.m. and Divine Liturgy every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. (9 a.m. from July to Labor Day.)For more information call (516) 483-3649.

St. Francis Polish National Catholic Church offers Sunday Mass at 9 a.m. Fellowship, coffee and rolls at 10 a.m. Hall rental available, reasonable for parties or meetings. Call Fr. Wieslaw Pietruszka at (516) 794-5189. Located at 1752 Harton Ave., East Meadow.