Around Town
Calvary Show. The next Calvary Show at Calvary Lutheran Church, 36 Taylor Ave., will be held Friday, Jan. 14 from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Doors open at 4 p.m. Anyone who brings a toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, deodorant or shampoo gets in for $2. The goods will be donated to the homeless. Several bands are scheduled to play, including Daze Off, The Compass Failure and Semi-Automatix. The shows are organized by the church's youth group. For more information, call Nat Giambalvo at (516) 205-6842.
Play. "Visiting Mr. Green," a two-character comedy-drama starring East Meadow resident Bob Budnick will be performed at East Meadow High School, 101 Carman Ave., Friday, Feb. 4 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15. A second performance will be shown at Mepham High School, 2401 Camp Avenue in Bellmore, Friday, Feb. 11 at 8 p.m.
Educational forum. CHADD of Nassau County is holding its next educational forum Monday, Feb. 28 from 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. on communication and behavioralstrategies to temper a temperamental child. Clinical psychologist Michael Hurley will be the featured speaker. The forum will be at the East Meadow Jewish Center, 1400 Prospect Ave. For more information, call (516) 733-4377.
Calling all vets. East Meadow VFW Post 2736 is looking for new members. Those interested in joining should call Otto Jensen at (516) 785-3648 or Sal Pellegrino at 794-5036. Meetings are twice a month on the first and third Monday. They are held at Christ the King Church.
Kiwanis meetings. TheEast Meadow Kiwanis, a chapter of the international charity organization, is always looking for new members. Those interested in joining are invited to come down to its meetings. The group meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Empress Diner, 2490 Hempstead Turnpike. The East Meadow Kiwanis is the largest Kiwanis chapter in the state.
Knights of Pythias. The Knights of Pythias Alliance-East Meadow Lodge 774 is seeking new members to join its ranks. The Knights of Pythias is one of the most active fraternal organizations, chartered by theUnited States Congress. 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.
Library Events
Art exhibits. Miranda Sada's work will be on display in the East Meadow Public Library Browsing Room throughout January. Her work has been described as "powerful and unique, employing elements of Abstract Expressionism."Her art is a constant exploration of the beauty of color, form and texture. ShirleyBerman, of East Meadow, will also be displaying her work in the Browsing Room throughout January. She's an accomplished artist in the relatively new art form of fractal art.
Have a few laughs. Ever dream of being a standup comic?Then come to the library Thursday, Jan. 13 at 1 p.m. Standup comedian Mark Brier will be giving pointers. You can bring your own jokes or just come to listen to some.
Piano concert. Tanya Banniester will perform at the library Sunday, Jan. 16 at 2 p.m. She has played throughout Europe in a number of prestigious halls. Reservations required. Call (516) 794-2570 ext. 560.
Election talk. Howard Shurdut is presenting another informative lecture on the presidential election Thursday, Jan. 20 at 12:30 p.m. This time he will reflect on the results of the last national election and how it affected Congress. Coffee and tea will be available.
Indie film series. The library will be taking a look into the film career of Charley Chase Monday, Jan. 24 at 7:30 p.m. Chase changed film comedy forever when he created characters outside the realm of the accepted norm. He became the troubled male of the Jazz Age. He got himself in and out of trouble using charm, sophistication and ingenuity.
Piano series continues. Classical pianist Soyeon Lee will perform Sunday, Feb. 20 at 2 p.m. Lee was the winner of the Mozart Prize in the 2003 Cleveland International Piano Competition, the Concert Artists Competition, and two consecutive prizes in Juilliard's Gina Bachauer Piano Competition. In April, she played at Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall. During the past year, Lee has played throughout the United States and abroad. The public relations office will be accepting reservations starting Monday, Feb. 7. Call (516) 719-2570 extension 560.
Chess. Every Thursday from 1 to 4 p.m., the Adult Chess Club meets at the library. All players are welcome to attend and play. Bring a board and chess set to the small conference room.
