Special Events

Lynbrook

A.A.R.P. Lynbrook Chapter 3665 welcomes new members. Meetings are the fourth Friday of the month at Greis Park Administration Building. Refreshments at noon. Meeting at 1 p.m. Various speakers and activities. Information on legislation concerning seniors. Call (516) 561-2364.

A la Carte Culinary Services at 32 Atlantic Avenue welcomes the fall with a new calendar of cooking classes. Call 599-2922 to request a new brochure.

Lynbrook Civic Association would like to inform residents that there is a 24-hour automated hotline for complaints regarding air traffic noise to or from JFK International Airport. Call 747-1417.

Art auction at Knights of Columbus, 78 Hempstead Avenue on Thursday, November 1. Preview: 7 to 8 p.m. Auction: 8 p.m. $10 per person and $15 per couple. For tickets and information, call (516) 599-2118.

Save Halloween candy Please save leftover WRAPPED Halloween candy for a Lynbrook-based charity, 40 Curtis Street, that sends the candy to children in Appalachia along with clean, warm clothing. Please call Lorry at (516) 599-0530.

Attention seniors If you are 65 years old or older or will be 65 in the coming year and your income for the year 2000 was $26,000 or less, you may be eligible for a senior exemption with the Village of Lynbrook. Filing dates are November 1 through December 31. Call the Assessment Department at (516) 593-6505.

Doe Club of Lynbrook will hold their Doe Club Craft Fair on Saturday, November 3, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Lynbrook Elks Lodge, 57 Hempstead Avenue. Call Bonnie Shurbet at (516) 565-0747.

Grace Play of Lynbrook has ongoing registration for Mommy & Me classes and also offers classes for 2, 3 and 4-year-olds. Call Leila Cooper at (516) 593-0769.

Halloween carnival is being hosted by InterCommunity Nursery School on Sunday, October 28, 12:30 to 3 p.m. at St. Mary's Knights of Columbus, 78 Hempstead Avenue. Call (516) 599-3827.

Ribbon cutting and grand opening of Bill Gaylor's new store, the New Lyn House of Collectibles will be on Saturday, November 3, 11:30 a.m. at 7 Atlantic Avenue.

Malverne

16th annual dinner dance is being held by the Malverne High School Scholarship Committee at the Pompeii Restaurant, 401 Hempstead Avenue, West Hempstead on Friday, November 2, 8 p.m. $40 per person. Call (516) 887-1811.

East Rockaway

Nursery school registration is being accepted for the 2001 school year. The Mothers' Center of Southwest Nassau in East Rockaway offers classes for 2-4-year-olds. "Mommy and Me" and discussion groups are also offered. Call 599-7788.

Baseball registration for boys and girls, 5 to 14 years of age will take place at the John Street Complex, John and William Streets. Times will be Saturday, November 3, 1 to 4 p.m., Sunday, November 4, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, November 10, 1 to 4 p.m. and Sunday, November 11, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

NCJW Volunteer Expo Learn about opportunities to volunteer in your community on Thursday, November 1, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Center.

Shopping in Reading is being sponsored by the E.R. Auxiliary Police. The bus will leave from in front of the library on Atlantic Avenue on Saturday, October 27 and return at 8 p.m. Cost is $25. Includes bus fare, bagel and coffee before departure, movies, beverages on the bus and the driver's tip. Give/send your check payable to E.R. Auxiliary Police to Jennie Kiermeier, 17 Woods Avenue, East Rockaway 11518 or call (516) 596-1839.

Halloween party will be held at St. Raymond's school cafeteria, 262 Atlantic Avenue on Wednesday, October 31, 5 to 8 p.m.

Blood drive is being sponsored by East Rockaway Republican Club on Sunday, November 18, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the St. Raymond's school cafeteria, Atlantic and Grant Avenues.

Friends of the East Rockaway Grist Mill Museum and the Lynbrook Historical Preservation Society have been selected as co-sponsors of a special program for the fourth Annual State Humanities Month. This presentation will be on Thursday, October 25, 7 p.m. at East Rockaway Public Library, 477 Atlantic Avenue.

Religious Events

Congregation Beth David 188 Vincent Ave., Lynbrook. "Torah, Talmud & Beyond" with Rabbi Howard Diamond Mondays at 8:30 p.m. Bingo Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Movie night held at 7:15 p.m. on the third Wednesday of every month. $3.50 per person, includes discussion and refreshments. Call 599-9464.

Malverne Jewish Centre is hosting its 23rd annual music festival on Sunday, November 4, 7:30 p.m. at 1 Norwood Avenue. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at the door. Call (516) 593-6364.

Our Lady of Peace Twice Blessed Thrift Shop, 20 Nieman Ave., Lynbrook is open every Tuesday and Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 599-7448.

St. James Thrift Shop is open on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Located at St. James Place & Forest Ave, in Lynbrook. Call 599-5148.

Ongoing Events

Tarot workshop Learn to interpret the cards. Third Saturday of every month, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Reservations required. Limited seating. Sign up at Spiritual Presents, 341A Hempstead Avenue, Malverne or call Mary 596-1952.

Acts II Coffee House On the first and third Saturday of every month, enjoy contemporary Christian music at the garden level of the Church of the Nazarene, 124 Garfield Ave. at Ocean Ave. in East Rockaway. Acts II, funded by donations and run by volunteers, offers coffee, teas and gourmet desserts in a smokeless, alcohol-free environment. Call 599-3116.

Joseph L. Landers Memorial Restoration, the Malverne Historical and Preservation Society's museum is open on Sunday from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Groups, schools and organizations may also arrange their visits by appointment. Admission is free. Call 887-9727.

Veterans are invited to join the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3350 of East Rockaway. Meetings are held the first Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. Call 887-8170.

Mothers of Malverne meets the first Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Malverne Public Library's lower level, 61 St. Thomas Place. All moms are invited to attend. Call 599-8896.

Homemakers meetings are held at 8 p.m. every second Wednesday at Greis Park on Wilber St., Lynbrook. Call 239-3130.

Adult education series is being announced by Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre, 295 Main Street, East Rockaway. Tuesdays, October 30 and November 6, 8:15 p.m. Open to all. Free admission.

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

Bagpipe and drum lessons are offered by the Lynbrook and Rockville Centre Ancient Order of Hibernians, Division #14, Glor Nan Gael Pipe Band on Monday evenings at the Rockville Centre American Legion. Beginners welcome. To register, call 285-0049. To join the Ancient Order of Hibernians ladies' organization, call Mary Murphy at 569-1638. To join the men's organization, call Jim Burke at 799-5153.

Volunteers needed for newspaper delivery for patients. Mercy Medical Center, Call Sister Betty McKiernan, 705-1321.

Senior spotlight

Defensive driving course Lynbrook residents over age 50 interested in taking the AARP "55 Alive" course may put their names on a waiting list at the Lynbrook Library's reference desk. Residents on the list are notified as courses are scheduled. All courses are held at Greis Park. Call the library at 599-8630.

Senior South Shore Y Jewish Community Center will be meeting every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Malverne Jewish Center, 1 Norwood Ave. in Malverne. Call 766-4341.

Free counseling is offered by the Villages of East Rockaway and Lynbrook to senior citizen residents. Call Dennis Dunn, director, Senior Citizen Counseling at 887-4848.

Mistreatment of the elderly is a growing concern. If you are 60 and older and being hurt by someone who should be caring, the coalition offers counseling, legal advocacy and other support services to senior citizens in need of help. For aid, please call 542-0404.

Libraries

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; phone number is 599-0750, or you can log on to the library at www.nassaulibrary.org/malverne/index.html,or e-mail Malverneatnassaulibrary. org.

Take a trip with Jay Mankita Productions' "The Amazing Time Travel Show," a one-man musical play with costumed characters, songs and a talking time machine on Tuesday, November 13, 4 p.m.. Registration begins Monday, October 29 and is ongoing.

Attention film fans Come to the library on Saturday, November 24, 3 p.m. for an afternoon of watching horror comedies of the 1940's and 50's. Everyone's invited, but please no children under 4 years. Registration begins Monday, November 5 and is ongoing.

Storytime magic is a theater and magic program for the whole family on Tuesday, October 30, 4 p.m. for children 3 1/2 and up. Registration is ongoing.

Reading calendars will be available for preschoolers, children in grades K-6 and teens. Stickers, raffle prizes and certificates will be given to those who participate and complete their calendars.

Summer story time is being offered for preschoolers, children in grades K-2 grades and families. Fliers for all story times are at the library.

Thanksgiving topiary can be created with Jule A. Guadioso on Wednesday, November 14, 6:50 to 9 p.m. The fee is $20 per person and must be paid by check or cash. Registration is from Wednesday, October 31 to Wednesday, November 7.

Internet and e-mail class will be offered by the library. This lecture-based seminar will explain how to get online, find information, understand the jargon of the Internet and send e-mail. Registration is ongoing.

Lynbrook Public Library

Hours are Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Tuesdays, 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Library located at Eldert St. and Carpenter Ave.; call 599-8630, or log on Internet at www.nassaulibrary.org/lynbrook.

Sahaja yoga classes will be held Mondays at 7:15 p.m.

Discover elderhosteling if you're age 55 and older. Elderhostel representative Len Reifberg will discuss what Elderhostel is and how to participate in its various programs, both here and abroad. The introductory program will be held on Thursday, November 15, 2 p.m.

New discussion groups about books will be held once a month during the evenings at the Lynbrook Library. For more information call 599-8630. Refreshments served.

Acupuncture Learn about the 3,000-year-old practice from Gaidun Bai, instructor at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine and researcher at the Hospital for Special Surgery on Wednesday, November 21, 2 p.m.

Growing up Jewish in Ireland is a discussion on Thursday, October 25, 7:15 p.m. Admission is free.

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 477 Atlantic Ave. For info, call 599-1664 or check the Web site at www.nassaulibrary.org/eastrock.

Mammogram mobile will be at the library from 8:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Remember to bring medical information to the exam. For those With medical insurance the procedure is free.

Paintings by local artist Paul Goldberg will be displayed at the library. Besides having painted illustrations for numerous magazines, including "Fortune" and "Forbes," his works have also been exhibited in several museums.

To Your Health

Help for battered women The Nassau County Coalition Against Domestic Violence operates a safe home for battered mothers and their children, or for women who are victims of violent relationships. If you or someone you know is in trouble, call the hotline at 542-0404. All calls are free and confidential, and counselors are available to help victims find safety.

Women's group meets in the Lynbrook office of the Peninsula Counseling Center on Sunrise Highway every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Call Betty Serepica at 599-1181.

Overeaters Anonymous meetings will be held every Saturday at 10 a.m. at South Nassau Community Hospital in Oceanside. Call (631) 924-0440.

Alcohol/substance abuse counseling is offered by LINK Center, 185 Merrick Rd., to the East Rockaway, Lynbrook and Malverne communities. LINK is also DMV-certified to provide treatment to regain lost driving privileges. Call 887-4848.

Prenatal, obstetrical and newborn services at Women's Health Center, Franklin Hospital Medical Center, Valley Stream, provides comprehensive services to women in need. Center open on Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Mercy Medical Center and the Multiple Sclerosis Society provide diagnosis, second opinions, counseling and referrals to physicians, physical therapists and social workers at 128 Atlantic Ave., Lynbrook. Call 593-3741.

Cancer care or elder care volunteers needed at Mercy Medical Center in Rockville Centre. For info and/or registration, call Sister Regina McAuley, CSJ, at 705-1321.

Dyslexia support group at Malverne Village Hall, 99 Church St., 7:30 p.m. on first Wednesday of each month. Open to all who seek information about dyslexia or who are themselves dyslexic. Call 561-8303 or 565-0623.

Families Anonymous, a self-help program for concerned parents or family members who use drugs, alcohol or have related problems will be held every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the St. Raymond's Church School Cafeteria.