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Malverne Library Board meets on Monday, Jan. 21 at 8 p.m. in the library.
West Hempstead Library Board meets on Monday, Jan. 28 at 8 p.m. in the library.
Lakeview Library Board meets on Wednesday, Feb. 13 at 8 p.m. in the library.
Malverne Board of Education meets on Tuesday, Feb. 12 at 8 p.m. in the Malverne High School library.
West Hempstead Board of Education meets on Tuesday, Jan. 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the West Hempstead High School video
conference room.
Malverne Village Board meets on Wednesday, Feb. 6 at 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall.
Mothers of Malverne and the surrounding communities meet monthly to share friendship, plan
activities for their children and hear guest speakers. $20 annual membership
fee. Meeting will be held at the Malverne Library at 7:30 p.m. Contact Arlene
Colannino at momsofmalverne.tripod.com.
Malverne Neighborhood Watch meets every third Wednesday of the month at the Malverne Public Library. For
more information, call Joe Lanzetta, president, at (516) 599-2343.
The Stewart Manor Homemaker Evening Chapter will hold its meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 15 at the
Stewart Manor Village Hall at 7:30 p.m. All our welcome to attend. For more
information, please call Gina Mignone at (516) 437-9679.
The Malverne Historical and Preservation Society will host a classic Movie Night on Saturday, Jan. 19 at
7:30 p.m at the Joseph L. Landers Restoration House, 369 Ocean Avenue in
Malverne. “The Women” directed by George Cukor, and starring Norma Shearer, Joan Crawford and
Rosalind Russell will be the movie for the evening. Admission is free and there
will be refreshments served. For more information, call (516) 792-1910.
The Malverne Historical and Preservation Society will hold its Annual Sunday Brunch on Sunday, Feb. 24
at Noon at the Cork 'n Board Restaurant on Hempstead Avenue. Reservations are required. For information, call (516) 593-6726.
Libraries
West Hempstead Public Library 500 Hempstead Ave.
West Hempstead
(516) 481-6591
Get Ready to Read on Friday, Jan. 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This initiative is for children who
will be in kindergarten in the 2008-2009 school year. Visit the “stations” between these hours.
Musical Concert featuring selections from Linda Ipanema and Company from their new show, “The Other Side of the Fifties” will be on Sunday, Jan. 13 at 2 p.m.
Come and learn how to play Sudoku on Monday, Jan. 14 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the library’s community room. The class continues on Thursday, Jan. 17. Registration has
begun.
Pajama Storytime will be on Monday, Jan. 14 from 7 to 7:30 p.m. in the Children’s Room. Children ages 3 to 5 can join the library for PJ Storytime. Participants
will also enjoy stories, songs and a craft. Bring your teddy bear, a grownup
and wear pajamas. Registration has begun.
Learn to Knit and Crochet on Tuesday, Jan. 15 from 7 to 9 p.m. The cost is $1 each class and the classes will be inside of the community room at the library. Registration has begun.
Parenting and Playtime will be on Thursday, Jan. 17 from 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
This will be an informal workshop for a parent or caregiver and a child who is
1 to 3-years-old. Specialists in early childhood concerns will address issues
and answer questions. Registration has begun.
The Graphic Novel Club for young adults will meet on Thursday, Jan. 17 from 7 to 8 p.m. Come and hear
about the Anime Festival recently held in New York City. Participants can also
talk about all of the graphic novel favorites that they have read. Registration
has begun.
Learn to play Sudoku on Thursday, Jan. 17 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Registration has begun.
Malverne Public Library
61 St. Thomas Place
Malverne
(516) 599-0750
Monday matinee shows every week at 2 p.m. Call (516) 599-0750 to find out upcoming film
selections.
Learn about healthy eating on Tuesday, Jan. 15 from 7 to 8:25 p.m. Join the Cornell Cooperative for a
program on healthy eating. This program is for parents or those who care for
children. The presentation will teach attendees to select healthier foods,
snacks, and beverages for children. Registration has begun.
Digital Photo Class will be on Wednesday, Jan. 16 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. If you have a digital
camera and know how to take pictures, but want to learn how to move the images
from your camera to the computer? In this class you will learn the answers to
this question and much more. The library will cover using an image editing
program that allows you to resize, crop, adjust light levels, and more.
Participants will also learn how to organize, name and save their pictures. As
prerequisites: participants should have completed Computer Kindergarten for
Grownups, Computer 1st Grade for Grownups and Computer 4th Grade for Grownups
or have equivalent knowledge prior to taking this course. There is a $5 fee due
at sign-up. Registration has begun.
Teen Advisory Group Meeting will be on Jan. 14 at 7 p.m. Activities for the new year will be discussed.
Refreshments and a raffle will follow the meeting. For more information on the
meeting or how to join the group, call Cathy Wellikoff at (516) 599-0750 ext.
3.
Come and watch independent film “Dreams of Dust” on Friday, Jan. 18 from 2 to 4 p.m. Synopsis: Mocktar, a Nigerian peasant,
comes looking for work in Essakane, a dusty gold mine in Northeast Burkina
Faso, Africa, where he hopes to forget the past that haunts him. In Essakane,
he quickly finds out, the gold rush ended twenty years before, and the
inhabitants of this wasteland and strange timelessness manage to exist simply
from force of habit. The beautiful Coloumba, however, is still courageously
struggling to raise her daughter after the death of her family. Mocktar will
soon be fighting not only to survive, but also to provide a better future for
this mother and her child. The movie is in French with English subtitles and
the running time is 86 minutes.
Yoga for Kids in grades 1 through 5 will be on Monday, Jan. 28 from 5 to 5:45 p.m. The cost is
$60 per child and it must be paid by check at the time of registration. No
refunds will be given once program has started. Registration has begun. For
more information, call Karin Briller at (516) 599-0750.
Manga Drawing Workshop for Teens will be on Tuesday, Jan. 29 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Teens can come and
learn how to draw their own manga masterpieces with the help of David O.
Miller, a former art director for U.S. Space Camp. Miller is well-known for his science fiction and fantasy
illustrations. All teens are encouraged to bring their favorite pencil.
Registration has begun. For more information, call (516) 599-0750 ext. 3.
Lakeview Public Library
1120 Woodfield Road
Rockville Centre
(516) 536-3071
Homework help is held every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Children in grades
K-12 are invited to attend instructional sessions with New York State certified
teachers. Classes in math, science, social studies and English/Language Arts
are provided. Registration is required and ongoing.
IRS Agent Barry Lisak will provide information about completing your personal income taxes
on Monday, Jan. 14 at 7 p.m. Register before Saturday, Jan. 11 by calling (516)
536-3071 or visit the library.
Tai Chi Classes will start on Thursday, Jan. 17 at 2 p.m. Come and learn about the benefits of
Tai Chi including improved circulation leading to better concentration and
increased ability to manage stress. The classes are sponsored by the Arthritis
Foundation. Classes will also be on Jan. 24, Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28 and March 6 at 2 p.m.
Register before Jan. 16 for the first class by calling (516) 536-3071 or visit
the library.
New York State Prescription Plan Update will be on Thursday, Jan. 24 at 2 p.m. A representative
of the Family and Children Association will provide attendees with information,
education and counseling about Medicare and other health insurances. Join the
library for this free information seminar sponsored by the Health Insurance
Information Counseling and Assistance Program or HICAP. Registration is
required before Wednesday, Jan. 23 by calling (516) 536-3071 or visit the
library.
Internet Computer Kindergarten will be on Saturday, Feb. 2 at 2 p.m. A lecture-format seminar that
explains how to get online, find information and understand the jargon of the
Internet. This program is sponsored by BOCES. Register before Friday, Feb. 1 by
calling (516) 536-3071 or visit the library.
The Chestnut Street School in West Hempstead will be having a Kindergarten Orientation Meeting for
parents of children who are 4 and 5 on Wednesday, Jan. 30 at 7 p.m. The
orientation is for parents only. For more information, please call (516)
390-3150.
Shops
Our Lady of Lourdes Church’s thrift shop, located at Park Boulevard and Sheehy Place in Malverne, is open on
Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and on the first Saturdays of the month
from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more information, call (516) 599-1269.
Malverne Community Presbyterian Church’s thrift shop is open Wednesdays from 10 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. and the first
Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the church hall on
Nottingham Road.
Congregation Beth Israel 141 Hilton Ave., Hempstead. Open every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Clothing,
housewares and much more. Call (516) 489-7572 for more information.
Malverne Jewish Center
1 Norwood Ave.
(516) 593-6364
Monday Minyans are at 7:30 p.m. Saturday morning services start at 9:30 a.m.
The art of the scribe class on Mondays at 11 a.m. allows you to explore history, techniques and styles
used in writing the Torah, Mezzuzah and T’fillin.
Rashi’s commentary on GENESIS Shabbat at 5 p.m. daily in the Garden Room. Led by Shlomoh Sachs.
Knowledge of Hebrew not necessary. Everyone welcome.
Dr. Sol Goldman is offering advanced classes in Yiddish for anyone who is interested in
learning. Classes are completely open to the public and will be held on Mondays
at 2 p.m.
The Jewish Community
Center of West Hempstead
711 Dogwood Ave., W. Hempstead
(516) 481-7448
Daily Minyan services are held Mondays through Thursdays at 6:40 a.m. and 8 p.m.; Fridays at
6:40 a.m., and Sundays at 8:30 a.m. and 8 p.m.
Grace Lutheran Church
400 Hempstead Ave., Malverne
(516) 599-6626
Services of Holy Communion are held on Saturdays at 5 p.m. and Sundays at 8 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Sunday
School is held on Sundays at 9 a.m. and Bible study classes are on Sundays at 9
a.m. and Wednesdays at noon.
Community Presbyterian
12 Nottingham Road, Malverne
(516) 599-3220
Sunday Services at Community Presbyterian Church are at 9:45 a.m. For more information visit
www.cpcmalverne.blogspot.com
Community Presbyterian offers individual, couples, family and group pastoral counseling through a
partnership with Queens Counseling Services. Fees are individually set based on
income and insurance coverage. Nobody is turned away. Counseling is inter-faith, multi-cultural and available
in more than 10 languages, including Spanish.
Malverne Bible Church
270 Franklin Ave., Malverne
(516) 593-7105
Family worship and praise service held on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Prayer service held Wednesday
at 7 p.m. Men’s Bible Study held on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. The” CELL” Jr. High Youth Group and Joyful Noise Children’s Choir also meet. Call for more information.
Our Lady of Lourdes R.C. Church
65 Wright Ave., Malverne
(516) 599-1269
Celebrate the Eucharist at 6:45 a.m. and 9 a.m. on weekdays, 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturdays, and 7:30
a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Sundays.
Bethlehem Assembly of God
12 E. Fairview Ave., Valley Stream
(516) 561-6150
Grief Share Support Group, which deals with the loss of a loved one through weekly topics from grief
experts. Starts 7:30 p.m.
peninsula counseling ctr.
Eating Disorders Program is forming new groups for bulimia and compulsive over-eating. Individual, group
and family therapy are also available for treatment of anorexia, bulimia,
binge-eating disorder and compulsive over-eating. at 381 Sunrise Highway,
Lynbrook. Call (516) 599-1181 for information.
Teen girls’ socialization groups that help build self-confidence, enhance social skills and improve academic
performance are offered at 124 Franklin Place, Woodmere. Girls, ages 14-15:
Kathy Schmitt, LMSW. Girls, ages 16-18: Kelly Farrell, LMSW. For information call (516) 569-6600.
Coping with the loss of a spouse is the focus of the group now forming at Peninsula Counseling Center, 124
Franklin Place, Woodmere. Recently bereaved widows and widowers over 60 years
of age are invited to join. The group meets Wednesdays from 5 to 6 p.m. Call
(516) 569-6600 ext. 278.
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Program to help individuals and families recover from the ravages of substance abuse is
available at the Chemical Dependence Treatment Services of Peninsula Counseling
Center. Group and individual therapy sessions, adult and adolescent treatment
are available. Contact Tricia Baylis, LMSW coordinator at (516) 872-9698.
High School Boys ages 14-18 are invited to a socialization group. Doing Better with Friends,
Family and at School, led by Steven Levey. The group will meet each Wednesday
from 5:45 to 7 p.m. at 381 Sunrise Highway, Lynbrook. For information, call
(516) 599-1181.
Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals are served in the Pride program. Individual and group
counseling in a supportive, gay-affirmative environment. Also, a support group
for parents of gay and lesbian individuals. Strict confidence observed. Meets evening hours at the Lawrence office, 270 Lawrence Avenue. Information at
239-1945.
The Parent Place is a program for parents whose teenagers are resistant to therapy. “Custom-made” strategies for handling specific problems. Crisis intervention, support,
guidance. 124 Franklin Place, Woodmere. For more information call Barbara
Margelefsky at (516) 569-6600.
Support Group for Parents of Disabled Children provides assistance for those raising a
developmentally disabled child. Meets Mondays from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 124
Franklin Place, Woodmere. For more information call Peggy Grosman at (516)
569-6600 Ext. 225.
Adults with psychiatric disabilities are invited to enjoy fun and live entertainment at the Meeting Place Clubhouse.
Activities include socialization, live shows, music and dancing. Helene
Goldberg, MSCRC, directs the program at 108 Franklin Place, Woodmere. Call
Steve Vaccaro at (516) 569-4524 Ext. 230.
High School Boys ages 14-18 are invited to a socialization group. Doing Better with Friends,
Family and at School is sponsored by Peninsula Counseling Center. Led by Steven
Levey, the group meets each Wednesday from 5:45 to 7 p.m at 381 Sunrise
Highway, Lynbrook. For information, call (516) 599-1181.
Project Cares is a social day program for men and women 60 and over who are considered frail
due to physical or mental difficulties. The group meets Monday through Thursday
at St. Joseph’s Church School Building, Broadway, Hewlett. For information call (516)
374-9278.
