Blood drive being held Sunday, August 12, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Knights of Columbus Hall, 78 Hempstead Avenue.
Benefit Concert to help rebuild the Broadway Beanery, Wednesday, August 15, 8 p.m. to midnight at the Lynbrook Elks Club, 57 Hempstead Ave. Tickets cost $10. Call 593-1427.
Pool registration The Village of Lynbrook's Recreation Dept. is holding registration for the Village's new public pool at Greis Park. Applications are available at the park's Recreation Building, Village Hall, Lynbrook Library and local stores. Residents of the Incorporated Village will be asked for proof of residence, valid ID and proof of age. Certified lifeguards are also needed through Labor Day. Call 599-8000.
Thursday Night Car Classics is sponsored by the Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce. Every Thursday, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., until August 23, classic vintage cars will be displayed on Atlantic Avenue between Sunrise Highway and Merrick Road. Different entertainers will perform weekly. To display your vintage car, or for more information, call Harry Levitt at 599-7777.
Free golf clinic, sponsored by Larry's Golf Center, will be held at Greis Park this summer. There will be two sessions on Wednesday, August 22 and 29, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. for boys and girls ages 8-12. Registration is being accepted at the Lynbrook Recreation Center Office Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Participants must bring their own golf club. The clinic is for residents of Lynbrook only. Call 599-8300.
Roller hockey summer registration is available for fall 2001 at Greis Park and closes on September 15. Beginner clinic for 5- and 6-year old children: ten one-hour sessions. Twelve game season for all divisions, playoffs and finals for all divisions. High school division ages 14-18. Mandatory equipment: helmet with cage, shin-knee guards, elbow pads, gloves, athletic cup, stick and mouthpiece. Registration fee includes team jersey and insurance. Incorporated Village residents pay $85. School District 20 non-village residents pay $100. Non-residents pay $125. Register before August 4 and save $10. Family discount: first child full price and $10 off additional children. Make checks payable to L.R.H.L. Inc. Registrations may be mailed to Greis Park, Lynbrook, NY 11563 along with a copy of birth certificate and signed waiver and release form. For information, call 599-8000 or 763-7450. Or visit the website: www.eteamz.com/lrhl.
Elvis impersonation is being hosted by the Lynbrook Recreation Department: Friday, August 17: Usual Suspects. All concerts begin at 8 p.m. and are held in Greis Park. There is no admission fee.
Lynbrook Civic Association would like to residents that there is a 24-hour automated hotline for airplane noise complaints regarding air traffic to or from JFK International Airport. Calls can be made anytime day or night to report problems with airplane noise disturbances. Call 747-1417.
Malverne
Beach trek is a vacation Bible experience. Come to Grace Lutheran Church, 400 Hempstead Ave., on Monday to Thursday, August 13 to 17, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This is for preschoolers to adults. The experience includes Bible Study, food, fellowship, crafts, games, singing and more. Dinner will be available each night, by preorder, at 6 p.m. The cost is $20 for first child, $15 for siblings, $30 per family. For information and registration forms, call the Church office at 599-6626.
Challenge of the bands is being sponsored by the Malverne Youth Board on Friday, September 1, 7:30 p.m., at Municipal Parking Lot #8. Admission is free. Bring your own chairs. Call Stephen Canzoneri at 599-1200 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Hershey Park trips are being planned by the Malverne Youth Board for Saturday, August 25. Registration is at Village Hall, 99 Church Street. Tickets are $22 per person. Bus leaves at 6:15 a.m. and returns approximately at 10 p.m.
Malverne Youth Board is holding a free basketball clinic at Harris Field on Tuesdays, through August 21 for children ages 11 to 16 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Bring your own ball.
Celebrations Karaoke Night will be held Saturday, August 25, from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at the gazebo. Call Malverne Village Hall at 599-1200.
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.
East Rockaway sports John Street Complex is open from 6:30 until 9:30 p.m. for non-league volleyball and basketball play. The complex is open Monday through Saturday, through August 31. Back courts are available Monday through Friday and both courts will be open Saturdays. For more information on this or other programs, call the Recreation office at 887-6321.
Summer basketball East Rockaway Recreation has a few spots available for its boys summer basketball team for grades 6 through 8. Contact Jim Mammes at 593-6377 or Joe Lores at 593-7031.
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 is held at 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, once a month. 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
Art and Soul of Lynbrook holds several evening programs including Palm Reading every third Thursday of the month from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Visitors may sign up at the store, 379 Sunrise Highway, or call 872-1844 to schedule a session. Reiki healing circles also meet regularly from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Call Jean or Linda at 872-1844.
Grist Mill Historical Museum in East Rockaway is the oldest building in Nassau County. There are 1688 to turn-of-the-century memorabilia exhibits open 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays until Labor Day. Located at Woods and Atlantic Avenues in Memorial Park. Free admission. Call 887-6300.
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.
AARP Lynbrook Chapter 3565 meets every fourth Friday of the month at the Greis Park Administration building. Refreshments at noon; meeting follows at 1 p.m. New members are welcome. Call 561-2364.
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 Dec., at Lynbrook's Greis Park.
Bagpipe and drum lessons are offered by the Lynbrook/Rockville Centre Ancient Order of Hibernians Division #14 Glor Nan Gael Pipe Band 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.
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. Flyers for all story times are at the library.
Book discussion groups will be available for grades 5 and 6. Titles from required reading lists for Malverne S.D. will be used. A parent/child group for children in grades 5-7 and their parents will meet on Tuesday, August 21. Children in grades 3 and 4 can join a story and discussion group that will meet Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. Register now.
August special events Wednesday, August 15, cartooning workshop with Al Baruch, a former Disney animator, grades 5 and up. Space is limited in all three programs. Flyers and registration dates available at the library.
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.
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 have been extended. The sessions will be held Monday nights, August 13, 20, and 27 at 7:15 p.m. Admission is free.
Pearl Buck will be discussed by the Literary Club of Lynbrook on Monday, September 10, 1 p.m. Copies of the book will be available at the Circulation Desk for patrons with Lynbrook Library cards.
The Poisonwood Bible will be discussed by the Literary Club of Lynbrook on Wednesday, September 5, 7:30 p.m. Copies of the book will be available at the Circulation Desk.
Balloon storytelling Stories are told using balloons on Thursday, August 9, 1:30 p.m. Grades K-5.
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.
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 website at www.nassaulibrary.org/eastrock.
Summer Reading Club 2001 This program is open to children of pre-school age, up to 8th grade. Come and register any time.
PJ Story Time for children 3 years and older. Come in on Thursdays at 7 p.m. for 30 minutes of sleep stories. Have children wear their favorite PJ's and bring along a special stuffed animal friend.
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.
