Religious news

St. Francis Church offers Sunday Mass at 10 a.m., Fellowship, coffee and rolls at 11 a.m. Hall rental available, reasonable for parties or meetings. Call 794-5189. Located at 1752 Harton Ave., East Meadow.

Christ the King Episcopal Church is on Fifth Street and DeWolfe Place, between Newbridge Road and Prospect Avenue. Sunday services are at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. followed by coffee hour. Sunday School, and Playtime School for 3 and 4 year-olds are also available. Call church office at 731-3902.

Community Events

Open House The Edward J. Speno Lodge 2568 is having a new membership enrollment for all of those of Italian descent or whose spouse is of Italian descent. Meetings are at Workmen's Circle, 574 East Meadow Ave. on the second Monday of the month. Contact Pat at (516) 794-9646.

20th class reunion of Franklin K. Lane Class of 1982 is taking place on April 6, 2002 at the Long Island Marriot. For more information, contact Margaret Delahanty-Bey at the following: Margbey@aol.com or (516) 771-4535.

Car wash/garage sale fundraiser will be held by the East Meadow Dynamite Girls Soccer Team at the EAB Parking lot just north of N. Jerusalem Road. Cars $3. Vans/SUV's $5. For information, call Jessica Licbhaber at 565-6481.

Sunday, Aug. 5, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m

African-American museum in Hempstead is pleased to announce the opening of two new exhibits: "African American Places of Worship on Long Island: Climbing Jacob's Ladder," a photographic display by Robert L. Harrison; and "To God Be The Glory," a photographic exhibition featuring the oldest African Methodist Episcopal Churches in Suffolk County. The museum is located at 110 North Franklin Street. Regular museum hours are Thursday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., Sunday, 1 to 4:45 p.m. and Wednesday from 6 to 9 p.m.

Through Friday, Aug. 24

Noontime concerts The Canon Noontime Concert Series returns to Eisenhower Park this summer. The park has entrances on Hempstead Turnpike, and at Stewart and Merrick avenues. For information, call 572-0200 weekdays during business hours, or the department's 24-hour "Concertline" at 572-0223 for a taped message regarding upcoming shows.

Wednesday, Aug. 15: Joe Kane and the Sounds of Jazz

Wednesday, Aug. 22: Champagne

Wednesday, Aug. 22: SixGun

Garage sale will be presented by the Sisterhood of the Suburban Temple, 2900 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh. Many vendor tables available, donations accepted. Call Joni at (516) 781-4426.

Sunday, Sept. 2, 9 a.m.

E. Meadow Library

The Decalogue The remaining parts of Polish director Krzysztof Kieslowski's films about the Ten Commandments return to the library.

Part IX: Thursday, Aug. 9,

12:30 p.m.

Part X: Tuesday, Aug. 21,

12:30 p.m.

The Friends of the Library are sponsoring an art contest for children at the library. The subject of the artwork is "The Things We Did Last Summer" and entries should be no larger than 11x14 and will be accepted at the Community Services Desk. The fee is $5 per entry. Judging will take place on Monday, Oct. 15, and prizes will be awarded to the winners.

Exhibition Art students from the Woodland Middle School, under the direction of Dr. John W. Healy, will exhibit their paintings in the downstairs Meeting Room during August.

Special Events

Puffin Adventures is the film being presented at the Garvies Point Museum and Preserve's Weekend Film Festival, Barry Drive, Glen Cove. The 30-minute film, suitable for general audiences, enables viewers to observe the Common Puffins during the summer months on the rocky shores on both sides of the Atlantic. Admission is $2 for adults and $1 for children 5 to 12. Children under 5 will be admitted free when accompanied by a parent or grandparent. For information, call 571-8010.

Saturday, Aug. 11 and Sunday, Aug. 12, 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m.

Thursday Night Car Classics is being sponsored by the Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce. Every Thursday, classic vintage cars will be on display on Atlantic Avenue between Sunrise Highway and Merrick Road. Different entertainers will perform weekly.

Thursdays, Through Aug. 23,

7 to 10 p.m.

Music From China is an instrumental ensemble appearing at Eisenhower Park (Entrances on Hempstead Turnpike at East Meadow Avenue, and at the intersection of Stewart and Merrick Avenues) to play lyrical Chinese music. The stage will be trampled underfoot with a performance of Lion Dancing, as well as Chinese folk and traditional dancing by the Chinese Folk Dance Company. The audience will also be treated to entertainment presented by the Lai Yin Musical Society. The concerts are free and take place at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre near parking fields 6 and 6A. Concertgoers should bring folding chairs. If weather conditions are doubtful, call 572-0252 after 6 p.m. for an update on the performance.

Friday, Aug. 3, 8 p.m.

Fall golf classic One-day registration for the 23rd annual Nassau County Fall Golf Classic at the Technical Services Building in Eisenhower Park, with entrances at the intersection of Stewart and Merrick Avenues and on Hempstead Turnpike at East Meadow Avenue. For more information, call 572-0290.

Saturday, Aug. 4, 7 to 11 a.m.

Jazz, Tap and Drums and the Adlib Steel Orchestra will appear at Eisenhower Park (entrances on Hempstead Turnpike at East Meadow Avenue and the intersection of Stewart and Merrick avenues). Admission is free, and the concert is held adjacent to parking fields 6 and 6A. It is suggested that concertgoers bring their own lunch and chairs. For further information, call 572-0200 weekdays during business hours, or the Department's 24-hour "Concertline" at 572-0223 for a taped message regarding shows.

Wednesday, Aug. 8,

noon to 2 p.m.

Wolf adventures film is showing at the Garvies Point Museum and Preserve, Barry Drive in Glen Cove. Admission, which includes the film, is $2 for adults and $1 for children 5-12. Children under 5 will be admitted free when accompanied by a parent or grandparent. For information, call (516) 571-8010.

Saturday, Sunday, Aug. 18, 19, 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.

New Checker Club of Nassau County is playing at North Woodmere Park, Branch Boulevard and Hungry Harbor Road, North Woodmere. For information, call 791-7777.

First Wednesday of every month, beginning Sept. 6, 2 to 4:30 p.m.

Man of the Year Golf Outing will be sponsored by the American Cancer Society of Long Island. To donate a prize for the raffle, contact Susan Sariego at 229-4102, ext. 3013. The donation for cocktail reception/dinner is $150.

Monday, Oct. 1

Muttontown Country Club Shotgun Start:11:30 a.m.

Pine Hollow Country Club Shotgun Start: noon

Cocktail reception/dinner at Pine Hollow Country Club: 5 p.m.

Support Groups

Substance help. Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held every Thursday evening and Alanon meetings are held every Sunday evening in the school cafeteria of St. Barnabas Church in Bellmore. All meetings start at 7:30 p.m.

Mothers helping mothers. The Sunrise Mother's Center, a non-profit, nonsectarian, member-run organization of mothers helping mother. The center is a place for mothers to meet, share experiences and develop new or existing skills. Discussion groups, committee work and special events, as well as a Time for Two program for children ages 12 months to three years old and their caregivers are also available. Quality, affordable childcare is also available for mothers attending discussion groups. For more information, call Jodi at 781-4740.