Special events

The Ladies Auxiliary is celebrating 50 Golden Years at St. Mary's Knights of Columbus, Saturday, Dec. 6. Cocktail hour 7:00 p.m., buffet at 8:00PM, open bar all night, dancing -DJ Doug. Tickets $35.00. Contact Gerry 292-0136, Jackie 593-9624, Joanne 593-1789.

Atlantic City Bus Trip. With the Knights of Columbus on Thursday Dec. 11.$28 per person & $15 cash back. At the council you get free parking/ free continental breakfast. Bus departs promtly at 9am. For additional information call Bill Vincent@ 256-3429

Lynbrook Community Coalition. Meeting on Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m. in the Lynbrook HS. The program will feature a presentation by "The Players," presenting a series of vignettes on current issues facing our youth. Sponsored by the Nassau County Mental Health Association; this program is free of charge and open to all members of the Lynbrook Community.

Malverne Holiday Events. Friday, Dec. 5: Gingerbread Cookie Workshops at Village Hall, 11 a.m., 3:30 and 4:30 p.m. (Sold out). Saturday, Dec. 6: Breakfast with Santa at the American Legion Hall, 9 and 11 a.m. (Sold out). Children's Holiday Movie Matinee (time and movie TBA). Holiday Crafts at Village Hall, 3:30-4:30 p.m. (Sold out). Evening festivities begin at 5 p.m. and include: Snowmobile on Church Street, Dever Wind Ensemble, Elf Parade (line up on Francis Street at 5:15), Blessing of Creche at Village Fountain, Live Nativity and Carolers at Church of the Intercessor, meet Santa, pony rides and more.

Art Auction. At Temple Emanu-El of Lynbrook, 1 Saperstein Plaza, on Saturday, Dec. 6. Preview at 7 p.m., auction begins at 8 p.m. Admission is $10 per person. Door prizes, raffles, wine and cheese, music. For tickets or information, call Abby Himmelstein at 569-8019 or Bob Goldenberg at 374-4726.

Memory Loss Workshop at the Cathedral Church of the Intercessor. Learn how to tell the difference between normal memory problems and Alzheimers. Lauren Becker of the Alzheimers Foundation will discuss the causes of dementia and reversible causes of dementia-like symptoms. Saturday, Dec. 6, from noon to 1 p.m. All are welcome. No charge. Call 889-8475 for further information.

League of Women Voters. Roundtable discussion on Monday, Dec. 8, 12:30 pm at the Hewlett-Woodmere Library. The topic will be "The Media's Influence on Public Opinion." Guests and all points of view most welcome

Girls Volleyball Registration. St. Raymond's Catholic Youth Organization will hold registration for girls' volleyballl on Sunday, Dec. 7 and 14 from 10 a.m. to noon at St. Raymond's gym, 263 Atlantic Ave., East Rockaway. Cost is $75 per person. For more information, Linda Traumiller 593-5904 or Frank Honerkamp at 887-9212.

Holiday Open House. Malverne Historical and Preservation Society holiday open house featuring a Victorian doll house and vintage toys at the Landers Restoration at Ocean Ave. and Church St. on Sunday, Dec. 7 from noon to 3 p.m. Free. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call 593-6726 or 599-9039.

Wheelchair Basketball Game. The Lynbrook Community Coalition invites you to attend a special family night held at Lynbrook HS Gym on Dec. 12 at 7:30 PM. Watch the Nassau County Kings Wheelchair Basketball Team take on Lynbrook students and residents. Admission is $3 adults, $2 students, under 5 free. Half of the proceeds go to the NC Kings BB Team. If you would like to join a team contact Noreen @ 599-2118.

Annual Humanitarian Awards. The Joseph Pagliaro Memorial Charity will hold its 6th annual Humanitarian Awards Buffet on Sunday, Dec. 14 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the VFW HAll, 164 Main St., E. Rockaway. Donation of $25 per person. For more information, call Missy Pagliaro at 887-2570.

Menorah Lighting Congregation Beth David and the Village of Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce will hold a public lighting of the menorah and festive celebration on Sunday, Dec 21, at Five Corners, Lynbrook, (Hempstead Ave. and Merrick Road) at 5:15 p.m.Join friends and congregants for this special ceremony with holiday refreshments to follow at Congregation Beth David, 188 Vincent Ave. Lynbrook. For information call (516) 599-9464.

E. Rock Menorah Lighting. Lighting of the Menorah on Monday, Dec. 22, 6 p.m. Event takes place outdoors at the East Rockaway Village Hall grounds 376 Atlantic Avenue.

Libraries

East Rockaway Library hours are Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays., 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Wednesday., Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The library is located at 47 Atlantic Ave. For information call (516) 599-1664 or visit the library's Web site at www.nassaulibrary.org/eastrock.

Lynbrook Public Library hours: Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Tuesdays, 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Fridays, Saturdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Library at Eldert St. and Carpenter Ave. Call

(516) 599-8630, or log on Internet at www.nassaulibrary.org/lynbrook for more information.

Baby Rhyme Time. Dec. 11 (registration begins Dec. 1).

Talley's Folly will be presented by the Lantern Theatre Troupe on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 2 p.m.

Ole Blue Eyes. "Sinatra and the Songwriters": a Discussion of the Legend and his Music, will be held on Tuesday, Dec.9 at 2 p.m. Admission is free.

Book Discussion. "One True Thing" by Anna Quindlen on Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m. Copies of book available at the circulation desk.

Fall Movies. On one Tuesday each month, the library will show feature films from its collection of classics and new releases. Start time is 1:30 p.m. Admission is free. Dec. 16. Titles will be announced at the beginning of the month.

Malverne Public Library hours are Mondays and Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sundays closed. Library is located at 61 Thomas Place. Contact the library at (516) 599-0750, or e-mail it at Malverneatnassaulibrary. org.or you can log on to the library at www.nassaulibrary.org/malverne/index.html.

Holiday Musical Program. For children ages 2 -5 and their parents on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 1:45 p.m. New and old holiday songs and puppets. No registration required.

Bass and Tuba Concert Monday, Dec 8 at 4 p.m. Children 3-years-old and up, as well as adults. Registration is ongoing.

Make a snowman cookie and take it home for the holidays on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 4 p.m. Open to pre-schoolers with an adult, and kindergarten - 2nd grade. For information call (516) 599-0750 ext 3.

Beginning Computer Classes. Four classes from December through March. You must take all four classes. Classes are Tuesday, Dec. 2 from 2-4 p.m.; Tues, Jan. 6, 2-4 p.m.; Tuesday, Feb. 3 2-4 p.m.; and Tuesday, March 2, 2-4 p.m. Registration begins Saturday, Nov. 22.

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.

religious events

Holiday Fair. At Bethany Congregational Church, 100 Main St., East Rockaway on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Featuring handmade crafts, homemade goodies, toys, lunch and more. For more information, call

599-5768.

St. Raymond's Church Holiday Schedule. Holy Day Feast of the Immaculate Conception on Monday, Dec. 8, Mass at 7:15, 8:45 a.m. and 12:15 and 8 p.m.

Chanukah Shabbat Dinner. Congregation Beth David will present a Chanukah Shabbat dinner at the temple on Friday Dec. 19 at 6p.m. at 8 p.m.$18 per adult, $9 per child, no charge under 10. Come dressed as your favorite color Chanukah candle. Deadline to reserve is Dec. 12. Kabbalat Shabbat Service to follow at 8 p.m. in the Sanctuary. For information call (516) 599-9464.

Lessons and Carols. An advent candlelight service will be held on Dec. 21 at 7 p.m. at St. Raymond's Church, 263 Atlantic Ave. For more information call (516) 593-5000.

PBF Nights. Prayer, Bible study and faith sharing at Bethany Congregational Church, 100 Main St. E. Rockaway. Wednesdays, through Dec. 17 from 8 to 9 p.m. For more information, call Diane Rodriguez at 791-6917.

Thrift shops. Congregation Beth David's thrift shop is open Tuesdays from 1 to 4 p.m. The Our Lady of Lourdes thrift shop is open on Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and the first Saturday of the month from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 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.

Education classes and study groups. The Malverne Jewish Center hosts a study group on Saturday afternoons. Rabbi Singer also offers education classes on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays after minyan.

Smoke free bingo. Congregation Beth David hosts smoke free bingo Tuesday mornings at 10:30 a.m.

Ongoing events

Seniors movie matinee. East Rockaway Recreation presents a free movie matinee on Saturdays at 4 p.m. at the recreation center at 475 Atlantic Ave. For more information call (516) 887-6321.

Karaoke nights at the East Rockaway Recreation Center on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m.

SeniorSpotlight

Senior Citizen Club of Lynbrook meets every Wednesday at the Greis Park Recreation Building from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call (516) 599-7207 or (516) 500-8000 for more information.

Sunshine Senior Citizen Club of Lynbrook meets the first, second and third Friday at the Greis Park Recreation Building from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call (516) 887-0741 or (516) 599-8000 for more

information.

Miscellaneous

Meeting room available at the East Rockaway Yacht Club, 115 Althouse Ave., East Rockaway. Available free on weeknights (Monday through Thursday) to locally based non-profit civic, fraternal and charitable groups to hold regular business meetings. Interested groups should contact the Yacht Club in writing, on organizational stationery to apply for a particular date and time. For more information, call Hanke Menze at

481-4060.

Needs assessment forms for Lynbrook and East Rockaway seniors are available at local libraries and village halls. For more information contact Dennis or Bernadette at Link Counseling Center at (516) 887-4848.

Auxiliary police volunteers wanted. The East Rockaway Auxiliary Police Unit 111 is looking for new members. The volunteers provide security for parades, community events and assistance to the residents of East Rockaway. U.S. citizens between the ages of 18-60 with a valid driver's license interested in volunteering can call

(516) 887-6319.

Community group meetings

Lynbrook AARP. The AARP Lynbrook chapter holds meetings at the Greis Park administration building the fourth Friday of every month. Refreshments are served at noon and the meeting begins at 1 p.m. For more information call

(516) 593-1544.

The Homemakers Council of Nassau County, Lynbrook day chapter meets every Monday at 10 a.m. at the Lynbrook Recreation Center. For more information call

(516) 599-8650.

Malverne Homemakers meetings are held the first Tuesday of the month at 8 p.m. at the Malverne Community Presbyterian Church on Nottingham Road.

Like crafts? Visit Lynbrook-Hewlett-Woodmere Homemakers Council meetings, held at 8 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at Lynbrook's Greis Park.

Lynbrook-East Rockaway Rotary Club meets every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.at Gene Michael's, 424 Sunrise Hwy., Rockville Centre, NY. For more information, call Secretary Lucy Tully at (516) 317-6153.

Veterans join the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3350 of East Rockaway. Meetings are held the second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. Call (516) 887-8170

for more information.

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.