Lynbrook:
The Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce will sponsor its annual carnival May 3- 6, featuring rides, food, drinks and crafts. On Sunday, May 6, the farmers market will open for the season. POP night is Thursday; $15 admission for unlimited rides.
Greis Park Preschool, open to Lynbrook residents & School District 20 taxpayers, still has openings in its 12:15 to 2:15 p.m. sessions for 3- and 4-year-olds. Call 599-8000.
The Village of Lynbrook's Recreation Dept. is holding registration for the Village's new public pool @ Greis Park. Applications are available at the park's Recreation Building, Village Hall, Lynbrook Library & local stores. Incorporated residents will be asked for proof of residence, valid ID, & proof of age. Certified lifeguards are also needed for employment between Memorial & Labor Day. Call 599-8000.
Piano Recital On Saturday, April 28, 2:00 p.m., there is going to be a piano recital featuring the advanced students of Vincente Batsford. Reception will follow. For information call (516) 596-2700. The recital takes place at Atria Lynbrook, 100 Peninsula Blvd.
Malverne:
Board of Trustees The Malverne Library Board of Trustees will meet at 8 p.m. in the library's Colwell Room on the following dates: May 21 & June 18.
East Rockaway:
Defensive Driving Course will be held at East Rockaway High School. For students: $37. For PTA members: $40. For non-members: $45. For information call Hope: 887-7248 or Shari: 887-4678. Monday, May 5 and Monday, May 14.
Ongoing Events
Art and Soul of Lynbrook holds several evening programs including Palm Reading every third Thurs. of the month from 7 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 to 10 p.m. For more info, call Jean or Linda at 872-1844.
The Catfish Cafe at 172 Merrick Road in Lynbrook will present the Witch Doctors on Friday, April 27. Show begins at 8 p.m.
Acts II Coffee House. On the first and third Sat. 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, non-alcoholic environment. Call 599-3116 for more info.
Joseph L. Landers Memorial Restoration, the Malverne Historical and Preservation Society's museum is open on Sun. from noon to 3 p.m. Groups, schools & organizations may also arrange their visits by appointment. Admission is free. Call 887-9727.
Veterans from all wars are cordially invited to join the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3350 of East Rockaway. Meetings are held the first Tues. of every month at 7 p.m. For more info, please 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 cordially invited to attend. Call 599-8896.
Mens' Softball is offered by East Rockaway's Recreation department. Call Frank at 782-8402 or e-mail him at firemanfrankatprodigy.net
A.A.R.P. Lynbrook Chapter 3565 meets every fourth Fri. 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 Wed. at Greis Park on Wilber St., Lynbrook. For more info, call 239-3130.
Like Crafts? Visit Lynbrook-Hewlett-Woodmere Homemakers Council meetings, held at 8 P.M. on the second Wed. each month, except Dec., at Lynbrook's Greis Park.
Bagpipe & Drum Lessons are offered by the Lynbrook/Rockville Centre Ancient Order of Hibernians Division #14 Glor Na nGael 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.
Volunteers needed for patient news delivery. Mercy Hospital, Call Sister Betty McKiernan, 255-2493.
Free 911 Cell Phones are available for domestic violence victims, provided by the Nassau County Coalition Against Domestic Violence. These phones, donated for recycling by the community, allow users to summon help by making an immediate 911 contact if alarmed or confronted by someone violating an order of protection. There is no charge for placing a 911 call. Phones are available free of charge by calling the domestic/dating violence hotline at 542-0404 between the hours of 9 and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Religious Events
Please note that Religious Service Schedules will now appear once a month.
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. Wed., once a month. Call 599-9464.
A Jewish Museum Visit by the Temple Beth David Men's Club will take place Wednesday, May 16. Fees are $50 per person and includes a luxury bus, docent guided tours of museum exhibits, including the Marc Chagall exhibit, and lunch at Fine & Schapiro's Restaurant. Deadline for reservations is April 20. Contact Congregation Beth David for further information, 599-9464.
Our Lady of Peace Twice Blessed Thrift shop, 20 Nieman Ave., Lynbrook is open every Tues. and Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more info, please call 599-7448.
St. James thrift shop is open on Mondays, Thurs. and Sat. from 10 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Located at St. James Place & Forest Ave, in Lynbrook. Call 599-5148 for more info.
Vendors Wanted Our Lady of Lourdes of Malverne will be hosting a craft/merchandise fair on Saturday, June 2. If interested in being a vendor please call Phyllis at 887-7395.
Shabbat Service Schedule On Friday, May 11, Shabbat services will be held at 7:00 p.m. Services on Saturday, begin at 9:00 a.m. All are welcome to worship at the Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre/Congregation Etz Chaim, 295 Main Street, East Rockaway.
Senior spotlight
Widowed Persons Service The A.A.R.P is looking for volunteers to serve on a steering committee in western Nassau County. A group of interested widowed people and agencies is meeting to assist the newly widowed in their grief and to support them in rebuilding their lives with the help of the A.A.R.P. Widowed Person Service. Call Betty Carroll at (718) 347-1368 for more info about the group.
Defensive Driving Course Lynbrook residents over age 50 interested in taking the A.A.R.P. "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 for further info.
Senior South Shore Y Jewish Community Center will be meeting every Thurs. from 10 a.m. to 2p.m., at the Malverne Jewish Center, 1 Norwood Ave. in Malverne. For more info, call 766-4341.
Free Counseling offered by the Villages of East Rockaway and Lynbrook to Senior citizen residents. Call Dennis Dunn, director, Senior Citizen Counseling at 887-4848.
Bingo at the Howard Lathrop Post will be held every Sunday at 7 p.m. at the V. F.W. on Vincent Ave. and Merrick Road in Lynbrook. Early Bird Special at 6:45 p.m.
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.
Free Internet Workshop All District 19 (East Rockaway school district) senior citizens are invited to be a guest on the internet. A one-night workshop on how to surf the Internet will be provided free of charge. The workshop will be on Thursday, May 3, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Contact Vicki Alspector for more information: 593-5154.
Library Services
Malverne Public Library hours are Mon. and Tues., 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Wed., 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Thurs., Friday and Sat., 10 A.M. to 5 P.M., Sunday closed. Library is located at 61 Thomas Place; phone number is 599-0750, or you can log on to library at http://www.nassaulibrary.org/malverne/index.html,or e-mail Malverneatnassaulibrary. org.
New Library Cards, Malverne residents must register for new computerized library cards for online system. For info, call 599-0750.
Feature Film Series 2001 The Malverne Public Library presents feature films once a month in the Colwell Room. Separate flyers will be available for each film. "Space Cowboys" on May 22 and "Butterfly" on June 19. All films will begin at 2 p.m. Registration begins one week prior to screening. Call 599-0750.
Microsoft Windows Class On Tuesday, May 8 and Thursday May 10, the library is offering a Microsoft Windows class from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Registration begins Saturday, April 28. The class is limited to 24 people.
Jewish Calcutta through music and memory is performed by Rahel Musleah on Wednesday, May 9 at 7:00 p.m. She is a journalist, author, singer, songwriter, storyteller and speaker who performs at synagogues, schools, libraries and cultural festivals. Registration begins on Wednesday, May 2.
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 Mon., Wed. and Thurs., 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Tues., 1 to 9 p.m.; Fri. and Sat. 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.
New Discussion Groups about books will be held once a month during the evenings at the Lynbrook Library. For more info call 599-8630. Refreshments served.
College Workshop Also at the Lynbrook Library there will be a college workshop entitled: How To Choose the Right College & How to Write a Strong Essay. Learn how to find a school that fits your academic goals and your way of life. Parents & students are encouraged to attend. No tickets or registration required. Tuesday, May 1 at 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
L'il Playmates There's toys, activities, books, songs and fingerplays for 18-29 month-olds. Meetings take place Thursdays, May 3, 10, 17 and 24 at 10:30 a.m.
Evening Book Club will hold its next monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 2, at 7:30 p.m.
Literary Club will discuss Graham Greene's "The End of the Affair" on Monday, May 7, at 1:00 p.m.
Hollywood Scandals Film historian Seena Edelman presents a multi-media discussion of naughty doings during the Golden Age of motion pictures. The talk takes place on Thursday, May 17 at 1:30 p.m.
A Look at the Hunchback Literature scholar Algirdas Landsbergis will present a discussion on Victor Hugo's "The Hunchback of Notre Dame." The event takes place on Saturday, May 12 at 2:00 p.m. Admission is free.
East Rockaway Library, hours are Mon., Tues. and Thurs., 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Wed., Friday and Sat., 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
Spring Book Sale Books, video, audiocassettes and puzzles will be on sale. Donations will also be accepted. Times are: Saturday, April 28, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For April 30, May 1, May 2, and May 3 the hours are: 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
To Your Health
Help for Battered Women The Nassau County Coalition Against Domestic Violence operates a safe home for battered mothers & 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, & counselors are available to help victims find safety.
Women's Group.In the Lynbrook office of the Peninsula Counseling Center on Sunrise Highway every Wed. at 7:30 p.m. For more info, call Betty Serepica at 599-1181.
Overeaters Anonymous meeting will be held every Sat. at 10 a.m. at South Nassau Community Hospital in Oceanside. For more info, call (631) 924-0440.
Alcohol/Substance Abuse counseling is offered by LINK Center, 185 Merrick Rd., to the East Rockaway, Lynbrook & Malverne communities. LINK is also DMV-certified to provide treatment to regain lost driving privileges. Call 887-4848.
Prosthetic services. National Prosthetic Orthotic Associates, at Malverne headquarters, 38-40 Church St., second and fourth Tuesdays of each month from noon to 5 p.m. A certified prosthetist will help all amputees. List of available publications offered. For more info, call 887-3600.
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.
Tracheotomy Support meets monthly at the Mercy Medical Center, 1000 North Village Ave., Rockville Centre. For info, call Marie Weisbrod at 536-4593.
Asthma Support at the Mercy Medical Center, 1000 North Village Ave., Rockville Centre, will be held on every second Tuesday of each month.
Mercy Medical Center & the Multiple Sclerosis Society provide diagnosis, second opinions, counseling and referrals to physicians, physical therapists and social workers at 128 Atlantic Ave., Lynbrook. For info, call (516) 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 info about dyslexia or who are themselves dyslexic. For further info, 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. For more info, call 221-0303.
Grandparent Advocates Supporting Autistic Kids has monthly meetings at the North Shore Child and Family Guidance Center, 480 Old Westbury Rd., Roslyn Heights. For info, call Bob Krinsky 466-0675.
Shabbat Service On Friday, April 27, Shabbat Services will be held at 7:00 p.m. Services on Saturday, April 28 begins at 9:00 a.m. Rabbi Stanley Platek, spiritual leader of the Congregation, will deliver the sermon and Cantor Adam Goldstein will chant the liturgy. All are welcome to worship at the Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre/Congregation Etz Chaim, 295 Main Street, East Rockaway.
