Lynbrook
Defensive driving course hosted by St. James United Methodist Church of Lynbrook will held on Saturday, September 22, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Admission is $40. Contact Debbie Anderson at (516) 599-1023.
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.
Annual harvest festival takes place at St. John's Lutheran Church, Peninsula Boulevard and Merrick Road, on Sunday, October 14, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be apples, pumpkins, hot dogs, coffee, cake, crafts and much more.
Kids Day, an annual celebration of children's health, safety, and environmental awareness, will be held Saturday, September 22 from noon until 3 p.m. at the offices of Dr. Jill Feldhun, family chiropractor, at 149 Broadway. An award ceremony will be held at 12:30 p.m. There will be food, games, giveaways, a magic show and guest appearances. Child identification and finger painting will also be taken by Lynbrook police and fire personnel. Call 593-3093.
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.
Malverne
Malverne Merchants Professional Association meeting on Thursday, September 20, 6 p.m. at the Malverne Historic House on Ocean Avenue.
Antique car show in the Malverne commuter parking lot on Sunday, September 23, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring the entire family for a day of fun and nostalgia.
American Legion Post #44 in Malverne is announcing dinner, dance and installation of officers on Saturday, September 22, 7 p.m. at Post headquarters. Tickets are $10 each. None sold at the door. Contact V.C. George Jacobsen at (516) 593-5358.
Malverne Country Fair at the Malverne parking lot is on Wednesday, September 29 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be crafts, face painting and carnival rides.
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.
Nassau County Senior Mobile arrives to Astoria Federal Savings, 464 Atlantic Avenue, on Monday, October 4, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call (516) 887-3000.
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, begins October 17 with Mel Brooks' "To Be Or Not To Be." $3.50 per person, includes discussion and refreshments. Call 599-9464.
Interfaith prayer vigil On Thursday, September 20, 7 p.m. at East Rockaway Memorial Park, Atlantic Avenue.
Cloudburst IV A concert mass celebrating the goodness of God will take place on Friday, October 12, 7 p.m. at St. Raymond's Church, Atlantic Avenue, East Rockaway.
Sunday brunch series at Congregation Beth David, 188 Vincent Avenue, Lynbrook. Beginning October 21, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Held bimonthly. This special program features guest speakers. Beth David members pay $40 in advance for 4 events. Non-members pay $50 for 4 events. Call 599-9464.
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
TriCounty Artists of L.I., 55th Annual Fall Membership Art Exhibition, September 8 through 29. Reception and award presentation: Saturday, September 29, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Uniondale Public Library, 400 Uniondale Avenue, Uniondale. Call 489-2220.
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.
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 news delivery for patients. Mercy Hospital, Call Sister Betty McKiernan, 255-2493.
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 library at www.nassaulibrary.org/malverne/index.html,or e-mail Malverneatnassaulibrary. org.
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.
Jim Hawkins will entertain at the library with Irish stories and songs on Sunday, September 30, 2 to 4 p.m.
Stress management workshop will be held on Thursday, October 10, 12 p.m. Registration begins on Monday, October 1.
Computer classes Register for three classes: Computer kindergarten, computer first grade and computer second grade. Registration begins Monday, September 24 for Malverne residents who did not attend these classes last session. Registration begins Monday, October 1 for all Malverne residents. You must register for and attend all three programs. Classes are on Thursday, October 11, 18 and 25, 2 to 4 p.m.
A.A.R.P./Alive defensive driving class takes place on Monday, October 15, and Wednesday, October 17, 1 to 5 p.m. You must be 50 or older to take this course. The fee is $10 and must be paid by a check made out to A.A.R.P. One check per person. Registration begins Saturday, October 20 for Malverne residents and Saturday, October 27 for non-residents.
O Brother Where Art Thou? is the Coen brothers' ramshackle, Depression-era crime story. The film plays like a desert flower pressed flat between the pages of Homer's "Odyssey," upon which it's based. The movie is showing Tuesday, October 23 at 2 p.m.
Defensive driving course on Wednesday, November 3, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open to all ages. The fee is $35, which must be paid by check. You must come to the library to register. Registration begins Saturday, October 20 for Malverne residents. Registration begins Saturday, October 27 for non-residents.
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.
New library cards Malverne residents must register for new computerized library cards for online system. Call 599-0750.
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.
Toddlertime begins Monday, September 24. There are two sessions: 10:15 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. to 12 p.m. Children, 18 months to 30 months-old and an adult are invited. This is a six-week program and the cost is $24 per child. Registration began September 6. Fliers available at the library.
Mobile Mammography Van will drive up to library's parking lot on Thursday, October 4, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This service is covered by most insurances, including Medicare and Medicaid. You must call for an appointment at 1-800-564-6868.
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.
Adult continuing education fall computer classes begin on Monday, September 24 at South Middle School. The cost for each 8-week course is $70 and "Surfin' the Web" is a 4-week course for $35. Come to the in-person registration night on Thursday, September 20, 7 to 9 p.m. at South Middle School, 333 Union Avenue, Lynbrook.
Sahaja yoga classes will be held Mondays at 7:15 p.m. except on October 8.
Computer kindergarten is a 2-hour, relaxed-paced, hands-on class on Tuesday, September 25. There will be two sessions: 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Refreshments will be served half-hour before each class. There is a non-refundable fee of $5 per person. Lynbrook residents may register beginning Monday, September 10, 10 a.m. Non-residents may register beginning Thursday, September 20. Only checks and money orders made out to the Lynbrook Public Library will be accepted.
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.
Merry-go-round memories On Saturday, September 29, 1:30 p.m., Gerry Holtzman, executive director and master carver, Empire State Carousel Project, presents a multimedia program on the glory days and history of merry-go-rounds.
A Gracious Plenty by Sheri Reynolds, is the book under discussion at the next monthly meeting of the Evening Book Club, on Wednesday, October 3, 7:30 p.m.
Literary Club of Lynbrook will hold its next monthly meeting on Monday, October 1, 1 p.m. The group will discuss "Palace Walk," by Nobel-prize winning author Naguib Mahfouz.
Growing up Jewish in Ireland is a discussion on Thursday, October 25, 7:15 p.m. Admission is free.
Storytime sign-up For Lynbrook cardholders, toddler and pre-school groups register on Monday, September 24. Open registration for all others begins on Friday, September 28. Toddler storytime for 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 year-olds is being offered on Mondays at 1:30 p.m., Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. or Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Preschool storytime for 3 1/2 to 5 year-olds is being offered on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. or Thursdays at 1:30 p.m.
60 seconds of thrills & chills On Saturday, October 13, 2 p.m., film aficionado Keith Crocker takes you back to the days when horror movies looked cheesy, but still terrified audiences.
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.
Tot-time for children ages 2 to 3, with a caregiver, will begin Wednesday, October 3, at 10:15 a.m. or 11 a.m. There will be a half-hour of stories, fingerplays and more. There is a $5 fee and proof of age is required.
Picture-book time for children 3 to 5, will begin Tuesday, October 2, at 10:30 a.m. or Thursday, October 4, at 1:30 p.m. Pre-schoolers share stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts for 45 minutes. Proof of age is required.
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.
Cancer support group at Mercy Hospital, 1000 North Village Ave., Rockville Centre, will be held for patients and their families on Tuesdays from 7:30 to 9:30 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 255-2367.
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. Call 221-0303.
