Special Events

Malverne Neighborhood Watch. Open house on Thursday, March 18 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Our Town Grill, Hempstead Avenue, Malverne. Come find out how to get involved.

Flea Market Fundraiser. The Ladies Auxiliary of St. Mary's Council #2228 will hold their annual flea market fundraiser at the Knights of Columbus, 78 Hempstead Ave., Lynbrook on Saturday, March 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. New merchandise and crafts on sale. Call 593-5617 for more information.

Come Find a Treasure! Antiques, junktiques, collectibles, housewares and more for sale on Monday, March 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hewlett/East Rockaway Jewish Center, 295 Main St., East Rockaway.

Supermarket Bingo. At Our Lady of Peace School gymnasium, Merrick Road and Neiman Avenue in Lynbrook on Friday, March 26. Doors open at 7 p.m., games begin at 7:30 p.m. Fun for the whole family.

Beat the System. The Malverne Historical and Preservation Society presents Frank Scoblete, America's #1 best-selling gaming author on Sunday, March 28 at 1 p.m. Scoblete will explain how the casinos structure their games and what you can do to beat them. At the Joseph L. Landers Restoration House. Admission is free and refreshments will be served. For more information, call Peg at 593-6726 or Pat at 599-9039.

Your Health & Cancer Expo.

Health fair open and free to the public, at the Long Island Marriott in Uniondale on Sunday, March 28 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Browse exhibit tables from a variety of organizations and companies to assist patients, friends and families touched by cancer. Hear speakers and receive free educational materials on topics such as new treatments, chemotherapy, clinical trials, nutrition, insurance, and much, much more. For sponsorship opportunities and further information, contact Debbie Blick at 516-374-3190.

Lenten Experience. At Wesley United Methodist Church, Dogwood Avenue, Franklin Square. Christian music, drama and worship on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. March 17: The Covenant Players. March 24: Mary Hickman-Akers. March 31: Healing Service. All welcome! Call 481-1797 for more information.

Daily Minyan Services. At the Jewish Community Center of West Hempstead, 711 Dogwood Ave., West Hempstead.Monday - Thursday, 6:40 a.m. and 8 p.m.; Friday, 6:40 a.m.; Candle lighting on Sundays at 8:30 a.m. and 8 p.m.

Malverne Jewish Center. Spring class schedule. Tuesdays at 7 p.m.: Yiddish & Yiddishkeit. Wednesdays at 7:45 p.m.: Forgotten Books of the Bible. Thursdays at 7:45 p.m.: Demons, Monsters & Mythical Beasts in Text and Tradition. Sunday mornings: Torah readings/Cantillation. Call 593-6364 to register. The Malverne Jewish Center hosts a study group on Saturday afternoons. Rabbi Singer also offers education classes on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays after minyan.

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.

Sons of Italy The Sons of Italy in America is seeking new members to join America Lodge #2245. Raising funds for charities and scholarships, the lodge meets every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the VFW Hall on Lincoln Rd., Franklin Square. Call Sal Palmeri at 328-0333 for more information.

AARP Chapter 5232 will meet at the Elmont Library at 1 p.m. on the first Monday of every month. For further details, call (516) 775-9046

No Cost Mammography St. Boniface Church in Elmont and the Nassau County Dept. of Health will host a free mammography service in their parking lot every third Wednesday of each month from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. For women aged 40 and over. Call 354-0744 to register.

Library Events

West Hempstead Public Library

252 Chestnut Street

(516) 481-6591

Sinatra and the Rat Pack. On Sunday, March 21 at 2 p.m., Stan Edwards and his band, along with singer Linda Ipanema, recreate the era of "ol' blue eyes." Edwards was the singer/MC of the famous Jazz Club at the Village Gate and continues to headline at top clubs. Come early for good seats.

Broadway beckons Join us to see the hottest boy on Broadway, Hugh Jackman, appearing in "The Boy From Oz." We have excellent front mezzanine tickets for the 2 p.m. matinee performance on Wed., March 24. The cost of the trip is $97 (includes gratuities) payable by check to the WH Library at registration, which is ongoing. Pickup at the library is 10 a.m. and return home approximately 6 p.m.

From Broadway to Blarney. It may be a few days past St. Paddy's Day, but the wonderful Jimmy Moore will be at the library on Sunday, March 28 at 2 p.m. with sing-along Irish favorites and Broadway show tunes.

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

Tax Help for Seniors. On Mondays from Feb. 2 to April 12 from noon to 4 p.m. You must be 50 or older. You must sign up to get your taxes done. Stop by or call library for appointment.

The Jews of Iraq: Antiquity. Join Rahel Musleah, journalist, author, speaker and singer, who will take you behind the headlines to Baghdad and beyond. On Wednesday, March 24, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Receiver of Taxes Donald Clavin. On Wednesday, March 31 from 2:30 to 4 p.m., Clavin will discuss property tax exemptions, challenging tax assessments, payment dates and locations, discounts and new tax bill designs.

Library week. April 18-24 is National Library Week and time for the Long Island Reads program. This year's book choice is "Snow in August," by Pete Hamill, a poignant post-WWII story about the friendship between a young Irish-Catholic boy and an Orthodox rabbi. Both the novel and made-for-TV movie is available at the library.

Computer education. Learn how to use the Internet or electronic databases in half hour one-on-one sessions. Contact the reference desk to sign up.