Nassau University Medical Center seeks volunteers to assist on site at the greenhouse. Community members may be unaware of the beautiful, all volunteer-run greenhouse on the grounds of the NUMC. As the spring and summer months approach, they are looking for volunteers to assist in the planting and growing of plants, as well as cashiers and plant sellers. If interested in joining the Green Team, contact Volunteer Services at NUMC at (516) 572-6588 or e-mail Suzanne at sstaub@numc.edu.
Summer volunteer program at NUMC
Nassau University Medical Center seeks High School Students for Summer Volunteer program. Are you a high school student, ages 14-18, looking for a great opportunity to volunteer over the summer months? NUMC seeks high school students interested in the fast-paced field of health care in a hospital setting. Students have an opportunity to assist staff members with various tasks. Many opportunities and departments are available. However, space is limited! Visit www.numc.edu to download an application. Deadline for application submission is April 10. For more information contact Volunteer Services at (526) 572-6588 or email sstaub@numc.edu.
First Annual Community Recognition ceremony
Will be held by the East Meadow Kiwanis to recognize those non-Kiwanians who have supported our organization over the years. This evening event is being hosted by TD Bank of East Meadow, on the corner of Hempstead Turnpike and Merrick Ave and will take place on March 31 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
A blood drive
will be held at McVey Elementary School on April 2 from 3:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. For information, call Joy Realmuto at (516) 794-2154.
Help Clarke 'Run with the Rams'
First Annual 5K Run with the Rams will take place on April 25 at Clarke High School. The event, sponsored by the Clarke High School Athletic Department, will include a 5K run and a 1-mile fun run. All proceeds will benefit Clarke's athletic program and charitable organizations. For more information on the inaugural 5K Run with the Rams, call Clarke Athletic Director Josh Friedman at (516) 876-7427.
All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast
On March 8, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., the East Meadow Kiwanis Club offers a delicious way to help others in need. Unlimited juice, pancakes, sausages, coffee and tea. Plus, free blood pressure screenings, face painting, balloons, door prizes and raffle drawings for a GPS car navigation system, Blu-Ray disc player and a digital camera. Proceeds go toward the club's college scholarship and underprivileged children projects. Only $5 for adults and $3 for seniors, students and children at East Meadow High School Cafeteria, 101 Carman Avenue, East Meadow. For information, call Gary Fromowitz at (516) 455-9344.
Library events
East Meadow Public Library
1886 Front St.
East Meadow, 11544
(516) 794-2570
Homebound services
At the East Meadow Public Library. Did you know that you do not have to give up the Library if you are confined to your home? It is true. The library will come to you. Community Services Librarian, MaryEllen Fosso, will fill your requests and bring them to your home. Can't decide what you want to read, what DVD, or what CD, you would like? Ms. Fosso will make some choices and deliver them to your home for you. In order to get the Homebound Service, you must have a doctor's note. Call Ms. Fosso at 794-2570 ext. 216 for information and an application.
Need a good book?
Check out the library's blog, "On The Bedside Table" for recommendations and more. http://emplreaderservices.blogspot.com. For the visually impaired, click on the "Listen Now" button to hear the review.
Religious Events
The East Meadow Jewish Center
congratulates Rabbi Ronald Androphy and Nancy Androphy on their 25th year at the East Meadow Jewish Center. The celebration honoring them will be held on March 7 at 7 p.m. at the East Meadow Jewish Center, 1400 Prospect Ave. For more information about the evening in their honor or information about the East Meadow Jewish Center, call (516) 483-4205 Monday through Thursday 9-5 and Friday 9-1 or visit their website www.eastmeadowjc.org.
Temple Emanuel
invites you to join them for an afternoon of fun and games at its Purim party on March 8. The party will take place at Temple Emanuel, from noon through 3 p.m. Adults are free, children tickets cost $12. The Temple is located on 123 Merrick Avenue.
Suburban Park Jewish Center
400 Old Westbury Road, invites the entire Jewish community to celebrate Purim, on March 9 at 6:30 p.m. Costumes are appropriate for the young and the young at heart. Refreshments will be served. Cantor David Krasner will chant the Megilah. Purim Morning services and Megilah reading are to be held the next morning, March 10 at 7 a.m. For more information, call (516) 796-8833.
Workmen's Circle Yiddish Classes
Are hosted at the Nassau Cultural Center, 574 East Meadow Ave. There will be 12 sessions starting March 1 through June 7. The sessions will be on Conversational Yiddish, 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. and Advanced-Intermediate, 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. from March 4 through June 3. For further questions and information contact Ruth Solomon at (516) 621-7880.
Military Bridge at Christ the King Episcopal Church
2408 Prospect Avenue, East Meadow. On Friday, March 27 at 7 p.m. The price is $6 per person. For information, call (516) 731-3902. Refreshments and prizes for all. For further information call (516) 731-5405.
Blessing of homes
This tradition is open to all who are interested during the month of January. Call Fr. Andrew Koterba for further information at (516)794-5189, St. Francis PNCC, 1752 Harton Avenue. All are welcome.
Suburban Park Jewish Center
400 Old Westbury Road, invites the entire Jewish community to experience Shabbat Across America, on March 20 beginning with an easy to follow traditional Friday Evening Service at 6:30 p.m. A full course Glatt Kosher Shabbat Dinner with all of the rituals explained, follows the services. Donations cost $15 for adults and $5 for children under 12. Reservations required by March 17th; (516) 796-8833.
Clubs
East Meadow
Chamber of Commerce
President: Dr. Janine Kelly
Phone: (516) 409-0044
P.O. Box 77, East Meadow, 11554
www.eastmeadowchamber.com.
East Meadow Kiwanis Club
President: Rich Santer
Phone (516) 579-5458
www.eastmeadowkiwanis.com.
The Kiwanis Club
Holds its Regular Meeting every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Empress Diner in East Meadow.
Knights of Pythias
The Knights of Pythias Alliance-East Meadow Lodge 774 is seeking new members to join its ranks. This non-sectarian organization serves the community through a number of altruistic endeavors, including food baskets for the needy, donations to charitable organizations, anti-drug programs, and a host of other activities. For more information, call Ed Winters at (516) 489-3797.
Sons of Italy
The East Meadow local lodge, Edward J. Speno Lodge No. 2568, are calling on Italians and Italian Americans to join the largest men and women organization in America, the Order of Sons of Italy in America. This co-ed local lodge meets on the second Monday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at the Jewish school of culture center, 574 East Meadow Ave. in East Meadow. Anyone that is interested in joining the lodge can do so by calling Connie Conte at 794-1089.
Calling all vets
East Meadow VFW Post 2736 is always looking for new members. Those interested in joining should call Sal Pellegrino at (516) 794-5036 or mail to 290 Belmont Ave., East Meadow, NY 11554. Meetings are twice a month on the first and third Monday at Christ the King Church.
Mid Island Lodge No. 828
Knights of Pythias Founded on the principles of friendship, charity, and benevolence are now holding their membership drive for new members. Since their inception as the first fraternal order chartered by the United States Congress in February 11864, the Kings of Pythias has been involved in many altruistic endeavors for the Veterans and residents of the community. Call the Chancellor Commander at (516) 485-3171 to find out how you can join.
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.
Does food rule your life?
Are you a compulsive overeater? Under eater? Overeaters Anonymous can help. There is a meeting on Tuesdays on the corner of Salisbury Park Drive and Carman Avenue across from the fire house at 7:45 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. Call for directions at (516) 997-4534. For information about the meeting, call Nancy (516) 798-2547 (only between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.) or Ed at (516) 845-5423.
Helping relatives of addicts
Relatives and friends who are
suffering as a result of a loved one's battle with addition can now receive support via a hotline run by the
Long Island Crisis Center, at (516) 481-4000.
Substance help
Alcoholics Anonymous meetings
held Thursdays and Sundays in the school cafeteria of St. Barnabas Church in Bellmore. All meetings
start at 7:30 p.m.
Crisis counseling
The Long Island Crisis Center offers 24-hour/seven-day-a-week crisis intervention counseling. Anyone who is depressed, needs help in controlling teenagers or wants to beat an addiction is encouraged to call (516) 679-1111. Calls are free and anonymous.
Help for smokers.
The Nassau County Department of Health, in collaboration with the New York State Smokers' Quitline, is sponsoring a program which offers four weeks of nicotine replacement therapy for smokers who want to quit. The therapy also known as "the patch" is available to medically-eligible county residents at no cost. Residents should call the New York Smokers' Quitline at 1-866-697-8487
