Special events

A Tribute to Elvis. Starring Steve Mitchell with Cover II Cover, a 10-piece band at Temple Emanu-El of Lynbrook, 1 Saperstein Plaza on Saturday, March 20 at 8 p.m. Tickets:$20 for reserved seating, $12 for general admission and children. For tickets or more information call Ruth at (516) 374-4726.

Flea Market. The Ladies Auxiliary of St. Mary's Council #2228 will hold its annual fundraiser flea market at the Knights of Columbus, 78 Hempstead Ave. on Saturday, March 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call (516)593-5617 for more

information.

Super Rummage Sale.

The Sisterhood of Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Center/Congregation Etz Chaim, 295 Main Street, East Rockaway will hold its annual one-day rummage sale on Sunday, March 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. A large variety of antiques, collectibles and treasures on sale. Ample parking on premises.

Come Find a Treasure Antiques, junktiques, collectibles, housewares for sale on Sunday March 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Center, 295 Main Street, East Rockaway For information call (516) 599-2634

Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce will hold its next general meeting on Tuesday, March 23, at 8 a.m. at The Atria, Sunrise Highway, Lynbrook. Mayor Gene Scarpato and Trustee Morrey Forman will discuss "What's Going on in Lynbrook."

Guys and Dolls will be presented by The Stagers and Backstagers of Lynbrook High School on Friday, March 26 and Saturday March 27 at 8 p.m. and on Synday, March 28 at 6 p.m. in the John Branciforte Theatre at Lynbrook High School. All tickets are $6. Call (516) 887-0223 for further details.

Baseball Dinner to celebrate the opening of the St Raymond, CYO, East Rockaway Baseball League's 2004 season will be held on Saturday, March 27, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the East Rockaway Yacht Club at the foot of Althouse Road, East Rockaway. Tickets are $50. per person and include a hot buffet dinner, full bar, DJ, and fabulous door prizes. Reservations accepted until March 21. For more information call Georgina at (516) 593-8869, or Toni at (516) 887-8710.

Lacrosse Jamboree will be hosted by East Rockaway High School, Sunday March 28, 10 a.m., ERHS, 300 Ocean Avenue, East Rockaway 10 a.m. - noon Events include breakfast, Major League All-Star video and lacrosse clinic. Equipment will be available for sale. Lacrosse camp information will also be available. Open to boys and girls 8 -18. $20. per player; $10. adults and $50. for a family package. Reservation deadline is March 20. For reservations or information call Dom Vulpis (516) 887-8300 ext. 144.

Reassessment Questions. Town of Hempstead Receiver of Taxes Donald X. Clavin will discuss Nassau County property reassessment and answer your questions on Tuesday March 30, at 2 p.m. at the Lynbrook Public Library, Eldert and Carpenter Avenue. For more information call 599-8630.

Night at the Races will be hosted by East Rockaway Booster Club on Saturday, April 17, 7 p.m. at the VFWHall, 235 Merrick Road, Lynbrook. $20. admission includes hot dogs and snacks,refreshments, dessert and coffee. For more information call Debbie Cooney (516) 887-1071 or Denise Giunta (516) 705-8531.

Lynbrook Pool Sign-up. There will be an early sign-up for the Lynbrook Municipal Pool on Saturday, April 17. Registration will take place in the Rec Center at Greis Park between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Three free guest passes will be issued to those who participate in early registration. Call (516)599-8000 for more information.

Golf Fundraiser. The Lynbrook Excellence in Education Foundation (LEEF) is holding their Second Annual Golf Classic on Thursday, April 29 at the Inwood Country Club in Inwood. A full day of golf with 10 a.m. registration, full brunch, locker room facilities, golf cart, green fees, cocktail, dinner and awards is included. Non-golfers may attend the cocktail party, dinner and awards presentation. For more information, contact LEEF on the district website at www.lynbrook.k12.ny.us or call LEEF President David Penso at (516) 887-4151

What's Cooking? A la Carte Cooking School at 32 Atlantic Avenue Lynbrook has announced its spring calendar of classes to include Low Carb Cooking, Mother's Day Brunch, 30 Minute Dinner Parties, Blue Ribbon Baking, Cinco de Mayo and Grilling 101, etc. To reserve a date or request the new brochure, call (516)599-2922.

Rec Department Classes. The Lynbrook Recreation Department is offering two programs for 8 to 13 year olds at the Rec Center in Greis Park. A special art program will be held on Wednesday afternoons from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. through March 31. Maximum of 12 students. A self-defense class will be held on Monday afternoons from 3:30 to 4:30 from March 15 to May 3. Maximum number of students is 15. Registrations being accepted now at the Rec Center office. For more info, call (516)599-8000.

Reunion Committee Marion Street School is planning a 75th Anniversary Celebration for the fall of 2004, including a reunion of all graduates. Those interested in helping plan the event or attending e-mail Michael Busch at Mbusch@payrollComputingServices.com.

Reunion

Holy Trinity High School, Hicksville is planning Reunions for June 2004 . The Class of 1994-10 year Reunion will be Saturday, June 19; Class of 1984 will hold its 20th Class Reunion Weekend Friday, June 11 - 13: Class of 1979 will combine with the Class of 1974 for a 25- year and 30-year Reunion on Saturday, June 12, at the Long Island Marriott in Uniondale. For details call Alumni Moderator William Dalton at (516) 433-7361 or e-mail alumni@holytrinityhs.org.

Libraries

East Rockaway Library hours are Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays., 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Wednesday., Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The library is located at 477 Atlantic Ave. For information call (516) 599-1664 or visit the library's Web site at www.nassaulibrary.org/eastrock.

Free Tax Help for Seniors. East Rockaway seniors can receive free tax assistance at the library every Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. through April 14.

Lynbrook Public Library hours: Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Tuesdays, 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Fridays, Saturdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Library at Eldert St. and Carpenter Ave. Call (516) 599-8630, or log on Internet at www.nassaulibrary.org/lynbrook for more information.

Preschool Storytime. For 3 to 5 year-olds on Wednesdays @ 1:30-2:00 pm, March 24, 31, April 21 and 28 or on Thursdays @ 1:30-2:00 pm, March 11, 18, 25, April 1, 22 and 29. Registration ongoing. Birth certificate required if first time registration.

Frida and Tamar: Women of Art. On Tuesday, March 23 at 2 p.m., art historian Louise Cella Caruso will give a slide presentation on the life and works of surrealist Frida Kahlo and Art Deco portrait artist Tamara de Lempicka.

Tribute to Mel Torme will be presented by vocalist and actor Warren "The Velvet Mist" Schein on Friday, March 26 at 7:30 p.m. Schein will perform Torme classics accompanied by a jazz combo. Admission is free For more information call 599-8630.

Literary Club of Lynbrook

will discuss "Montana 1948" by Lawrence Watson on Monday, April 5 at 1 p.m. All are welcome to attend the club's monthly meetings which are held in the Library's Board Room

Ensemble Performance The New York Young Musicians' Ensemble , ages 12-18, will perform on Saturday, April 3 at 2:30 p.m. Admission is free.

Free ESL/ESOL Lessons. Classes will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the library from 6 to 9 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

Free Senior Tax Help. For seniors age 60 and up at the library on Wednesdays and Fridays, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. through

April 14.

religious events

Lenten Prayer Service. Ecumenical Lenten Evening Prayer Services will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays,as follows: St. John's Lutheran Church, Lynbrook.March 25 - St. Raymond's Roman Catholic Church, East Rockaway. April 1 - St. James United Methodist Church, Lynbrook. Further Information: Contact: Rev. John P. Fahey,Jr.,EMail:Jameslybrook@AOL.com or call

599-5148

Parish Discussion of the film, "Passion Of The Christ" will be held on Thursday, March 18, 7:30 p.m. in the rectory of St. Raymond Roman Catholic Church, 263 Atlantic Avenue, East Rockaway. For information call (516) 593-5000

Atlantic City Bus Trip. Congregation Beth David Sisterhood bus trip to Atlantic City Sands Hotel and Casino on Thursday, March 18. $29 per person with $15 back. To reserve, call Rachel at 593-4825.

Passover Seder

Congregation Beth David will hold Passover Seders on Monday, April 5 7:30 p. m. and Tuesday. April , 8:30 p.m. Services will be held 30 minutes before each seder. All are welcome. Reservations are required. Deadline for reservations is March 26. Cost of each Seder is $40 per adult, $20 per child ages 7 - 14, and no charge for children under age 7. Rate for those attending both Seders is $75 for members, $80 for non-members, $35 for children 7 - 14 and no charge for children under age 7. For more information call 599-9464.

Shabbat Tots & Juniors. At Congregation Beth David. Junior congregation services (ages 8 - 13) and "Shabbat Tots" (ages 4 - 7) will be held the first Saturday of every month from 10:30 a.m. - noon. Admission is free.

Thrift shops. Congregation Beth David's thrift shop is open Tuesdays from 1 to 4 p.m. The Our Lady of Lourdes thrift shop is open on Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and the first Saturday of the month from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The St. James United Methodist Church Thrift Shop. Open 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays, and

Saturdays.

Smoke free bingo. Congregation Beth David hosts smoke free bingo Tuesday mornings at

10:30 a.m.

Ongoing events

Seniors movie matinee. East Rockaway Recreation presents a free movie matinee on Saturdays at 4 p.m. at the recreation center at 475 Atlantic Ave. For more information call (516) 887-6321.

Karaoke nights at the East Rockaway Recreation Center Atlantic Avenue on Wednesdays at

7:30 p.m.

SeniorSpotlight

Senior Citizen Club of Lynbrook meets every Wednesday at the Greis Park Recreation Building from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call (516) 599-7207 or (516) 500-8000 for more information.

Sunshine Senior Citizen Club of Lynbrook meets the first, second and third Friday at the Greis Park Recreation Building from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call (516) 887-0741 or (516) 599-8000 for more information.

Miscellaneous

Meeting room available at the East Rockaway Yacht Club, 115 Althouse Ave., East Rockaway. Available free on weeknights (Monday through Thursday) to locally based non-profit civic, fraternal and charitable groups to hold regular business meetings. Interested groups should contact the Yacht Club in writing, on organizational stationery to apply for a particular date and time. For more information, call (516)481-4060.

Auxiliary police volunteers. The East Rockaway Auxiliary Police Unit 111 is looking for new members. The volunteers provide security for parades, community events and assistance to the residents of East Rockaway. U.S. citizens between the ages of 18-60 with a valid driver's license interested in volunteering can call (516) 887-6319.

Community group meetings

Lynbrook AARP. The AARP Lynbrook chapter holds meetings at the Greis Park administration building the fourth Friday of every month. Refreshments are served at noon and the meeting begins at 1 p.m. For more information call (516) 593-1544.

The Homemakers Council of Nassau County, Lynbrook day chapter meets every Monday at 10 a.m. at the Lynbrook Recreation Center. For more information call (516) 599-8650.

Like crafts? Visit Lynbrook-Hewlett-Woodmere Homemakers Council meetings, held at 8 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at Lynbrook's Greis Park.

Lynbrook-East Rockaway Rotary Club meets every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.at Gene Michael's, 424 Sunrise Hwy., Rockville Centre, NY. For more information, call Secretary Lucy Tully at (516) 317-6153.

Veterans join the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3350 of East Rockaway. Meetings are held the second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. Call (516) 887-8170

for more information.