Children's play. The Stage will present "Mary Poppins" on May 7. Tickets are $8. For reservations, call (516) 868-6400.


Mystery at The Stage. "Witness for the Prosecution" by Agatha Christie will play through May 15. Friday and Saturday performances start at 8:30 a.m., and Sundays are at 3 p.m., with one performance on Thursday, April 28 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $16, senior citizens and students $12 for Friday and Sunday shows. For reservations, call (516) 868-6400.


Jewish vets meet. The Laurence D. Solowey Post 6542 Jewish War Veterans will meet on Thursday, April 21, at 8 p.m. at Congregation Ohav Sholom. Prospective JWV members invited. For more information, call (516) 868-1393.


Curé of Ars course. Sister Anne Marie Kirmse will teach a four-week course on St. John's Gospel on Wednesdays, May 18 and 25, and June 1 and 8, in Monsignor Leonard Hall from 7:30 to 9p.m.


Retreat. Merrick United Methodist Church will host a "Euriskon Discovery Retreat" on Saturday, April 23, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the church parlor. Dessert and beverages will be provided. For more information, call Mary Anne at (516) 826-2181 or the church office at 378-9222.


Murder mystery theater. The Methodist Church will present "Clueless for Murder," an audience participation dinner theater experience on Saturday, May 14. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. at 1692 Bellmore Ave. in North Bellmore. The cost is $48 for adults and children (12-16) $35. The price includes show, dinner, dessert, coffee, tea. Wine, beer and soda will be available. For reservations and information, call (516) 378-9222 Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m


Alumni brunch. The Mepham High School Alumni Association will host its Spring Brunch on Sunday, May 15, from noon to 4 p.m. at Hofstra's University Club. Included in the program are Meritorious Service Awards, Who's Who presentations, and a performance by the Mepham Chamber Singers. The cost is $27.50. Reservations and payment must be made by May 9. For more information, call Carol at (516) 785-8230, or Margaret at 799-8266. All alumni and guests are welcome.


Bingo. Temple Beth Am, at Merrick and Kirkwood avenues, holds a bingo night every Thursday from 7:15 to 10:15 p.m. Admission is $4. For more information, call (516) 378-3477.


Film Forum. The next film is "Emma's Shadow" on May 6 at 8 p.m. in the Merrick Avenue Middle School auditorium. Discussion will follow in the cafeteria. "Emma's Shadow" was a winner at the Cannes Film Festival.

Merrick Library

AARP Defensive driving. Sign-up for Merrick residents will be held at the Merrick Library Express on April 16 at 10 a.m. Class will be held at the North Merrick library on May 14. For information, call the library at (516) 377-0279, or visit the Web site at www.merricklibrary.org.


Tour historic Princeton. On Wednesday, May 25, the Merrick and Bellmore libraries will tour Princeton, break at noon for lunch at Willie's Tavern, then tour the enclosed Gardens at Duke Farms. The cost is $69. Sign-up for Merrick residents began April 6; for non-residents, it starts May 4.


Books and Bites. The teen book club is an opportunity to talk about the latest great book you've read and enjoy lots of free snacks. Meetings are held at the North Merrick Library. For more information, e-mail Michelle Roberts at michelleroberts- @merricklibrary.org.


Bus trip to Beacon. The bus trip to DIA: Beacon, a gallery of contemporary art in Beacon plus a trip to Cold Spring Village, will take place on Monday, April 18. The bus will leave the parking lot at Mar Thoma Church at 8 a.m. The fee is $51.


Kids' corner. A guessing jar contest will be held in April celebrating National Library Week. Win a Newbery or Caldecott medal book. Open to Merrick residents in grades K-6.


Great Decisions discussion group. The Foreign Policy Association Great Decisions discussion group will meet on Thursdays, from May 5 to June 23, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the North Merrick Library. Merrick residents can register at the Merrick Library Express starting April 12, non-residents starting April 26. There is a $5 workbook fee for Merrick residents, $10 for non-residents. For more information, call reference.


Teens review books. Teenagers ages 12 to 18 can read three books, review them and then select a free paperback book. Review forms are available at the Merrick Library Express or online at www.merricklibrary.org/TeenPage.


Services for homebound. If you are temporarily or permanently disabled, you can request homebound services from the library. Books, videos, books-on-tape and other materials will be delivered to you upon request. For more information, contact Bob Ludemann of the library at (516) 377-0279, or e-mail to bobludemann@merricklibrary.org.


Online tutor. Free homework help is available online from live certified tutors. Tutor.com is offered daily from 3 to 9 p.m. with a library card at www.nassaulibrary.org/merrick/. Click on the "Live Homework Help" icon.

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Book discussion. "Travels with Charlie: In Search of America" by John Steinbeck will be discussed on Friday, April 22, at 1:30 p.m.


Film. "Hotel Rwanda" will be shown on Wednesday, April 20, at 1:30 and 7 p.m. PG-13.


Resume writing and e-mail. The course on Thursday, April 21, at 7:30 p.m. will cover writing a resume using Microsoft Word, styles and formatting; e-mail, appropriate addresses, attaching a file, writing a cover e-mail; traditional mail, letter styles, formatting and envelopes. This is not for beginners. Registration began April 6.

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April 25-29.Spring recess. Schools closed.

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April 21. Birch spring concert at Merrick Avenue Middle School at 7:30 p.m.


April 25-29.Spring recess. Schools closed.

Central High School

May 2. First day of A.P. Exams.


May 4. Central High School Board of Education meeting at the Brookside school at 8 p.m. Kennedy Music Boosters at 7:30 p.m.


May 5. Middle School PTA meetings at 7:30 p.m.


May 7. Calhoun Spring Fling. SAT I and II at 8 a.m.


May 9. Parent Teacher Association council meeting at 7:30 p.m.


May 10 and 11. Eighth-grade math exams.

High School Sports

Central High School District varsity athletic teams will play the following home games this week.


Kennedy Cougars: . April 23, girls' softball vs. Massapequa at 10:30 a.m. April 26, boys' baseball vs. Calhoun at 10:30 a.m. April 27, boys' lacrosse vs. Valley Stream at 10:30 a.m. April 28, boys' baseball vs. Calhoun at 10:30 a.m.


Calhoun Colts: April 23, boys' lacrosse vs. Mepham at 2 p.m. April 26, boys' lacrosse vs. Bethpage at 11 a.m. April 27, boys' baseball vs. Kennedy Bellmore H.S. at 10:30 a.m.


Mepham Pirates: April 21, girls' lacrosse vs. Glen Cove at 4:15 p.m. April 22, girls' softball vs. Valley Stream at 4:30 p.m. April 27, boys' baseball vs. Carey at 10:30 a.m.