Special Events:

Classic Car Show: Thursday, August 17, on Atlantic Ave, between Sunrise Highway and Merrick Road, in Lynbrook: 7:00P.M.

Lynbrook Public Library Summer 'Cool Film' Program:

Tuesday, August 22 @ 1:30P.M & 7:00P.M.: The Straight Story.

Lynbrook Literary Club: Monday, September 11 @ 1:00P.M., book discussion on "Appointment at Samarra" by John O'Hara.

Theatre Workshop at the Fantasy Playhouse:

Beauty & the Beast: August 19 & 20.

Grease by Jim Jacobs & Warren Casey:

August 18,19,20

East Rockaway:

Old Grist Mill Museum:

Summer hours: weekends, 1-5pm. free admission, wheelchair accessible. This 300 year old museum now has two floors filled with artifacts from the East Rockaway area.

Library News

Malverne Public Library hours are Monday and Tuesday, 10 A.M. to 9 P.M.; Wednesday, 11 A.M. to 9 P.M.; Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 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 Malverne@nassaulibrary. org.

New Library Cards, Malverne residents must register for new computerized library cards for new online system. For information, call 599-0750.

Creative Writing program at Malverne Public Library, Fridays from 1 to 3 P.M. For more information call 599-0750.

Lynbrook Public Library hours Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 10 A.M. to 9 P.M.; Tuesday, 1 to 9 P.M.;Friday, 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. Library located at Eldert Street and Carpenter Avenue; call at 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 information call 599-8630. Refreshments will be served.

East Rockaway Library, hours are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 10 A.M. to 9 P.M.; and Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. The library is located at 477 Atlantic Avenue.For information, call (516) 599-1664. or check the website at www.nassaulibrary.org/eastrock

At the Theater

Acts II Coffee House. Contemporary Christian music at the garden level of the Church of the Nazarene, 124 Garfield Avenue at Ocean Avenue 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 information.

Malverne Youth Board is searching for volunteers to form a theater group. No experience needed. Interested young members of the Village of Malverne can sign up at Village Hall. If you have any questions call 599-1200.

Underground Poetry party presented by Java Joes located at 285 Hempstead Avenue in Malverne will be held the first and fourth Thursday of every month at 7 P.M. Call 599-9683 for more information.

Religious News

Congregation Beth David. 188 Vincent Avenue, Lynbrook, Family Services, first Friday each month, followed by refreshments and guest speaker. All are welcome.

Our Lady of Lourdes old thrift shop will be open the first Saturday of each month from 9:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. These hours are in addition to the usual Wednesday schedule of 9:30 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. Many bargains will be featured.

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 information 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 information.

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 Avenue in Malverne. For more information, call 766-4341.

Bingo presented at the Howard Lathrop Post will be held every Sunday at 7 P.M. at the V. F.W. on Vincent Avenue and Merrick Road in Lynbrook. Early Bird Special at 6:45 P.M.

To Your Health

Women's Group. In the Lynbrook office of the Peninsula Counseling Center on Sunrise Highway every Wednesday at 7:30 P.M. For more information, contact Betty Serepica at 599-1181.

Overeaters Anonymous meeting will be held every Saturday at 10 A.M. ar South Nassau Community Hospital on Oceanside. For more information call (631) 924-0440.

Help for drug/alcohol-related problems. Immediate treatment openings for new patients. Fees are based on a sliding scale at Link Counseling Center in Lynbrook. For more information, call 887-4848 and ask for Mr. Dunn.

Prosthetic services. National Prosthetic Orthotic Associates, at Malverne headquarters, 38-40 Church Street, 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 information, 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 Avenue, 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 Avenue., Rockville Centre. For information, call Marie Weisbrod at 536-4593.

Asthma Support at the Mercy Medical Center, 1000 North Village Avenue., Rockville Centre, will be held on every second Tuesday of each month.

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 Avenue, Lynbrook. For information, call (516) 593-3741.

Cancer Care or Elder Care volunteers needed at Mercy Medical Center in Rockville Centre. For information and/or registration, call Sister Regina McAuley, CSJ, at 255-2367.

Dyslexia Support Group at Malverne Village Hall, 99 Church Street, 7:30 P.M. on first Wednesday each month. Open to all who seek information about dyslexia or who are themselves dyslexic. For further information, 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 information, 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.

Ongoing Events

Nursery School:



Registration is now open for the fall 2000 school year at the following locations:

Intercommunity Nursery School located at 20 Thompson Place in Lynbrook. Classes are available for 2, 3 and 4 year olds, For more information or to arrange a visit call Ms. Kaplan at 593-3443.

The Mother's Center of Southwest Nassau, in East Rockaway. Classes offered for 2, 3 and 4 year old children; "Mommy & Me" and discussions groups also available. For more information, call 599-7788.

Malverne History, Joseph L. Landers memorial Restoration. The Malverne Historical and Preservation Society's museum is open on Sunday's from noon to 3 P.M. The museum is also open to groups, schools and organizations by appointment. Call 887-9727. Admission is free.

Class of 1980, Malverne High School reunion will be held the weekend of August 5. For more information call Susan-Conway at 516-887-6241 or 516-572-2122, one can also e-mail sconway@courts.ny.us

Bagpipe and Drum Lessons.

provided by the Lynbrook/Rockville Centre Ancient Order of Hibernians Division #14 Glor Na nGael Pipe Band offers bagpipe & drum lessons, Monday evenings at the Rockville Centre American Legion. Beginners welcome. To register call 285-0049. Join the Ancient Order of Hibernians Ladies organization and call Mary Murphy at 569-1638. Or becoming apart of the Men's organization call Jim Burke at 799-5153.

Mens Softball presented by the East Rockaway Recreation department will be forming a team. Call Frank at 516-782-8402 or e-mail him at firemanfrank@prodigy.net

'100th' Anniversary store run by Committee for Incorporated Village of East Rockaway is looking for volunteers to help sell T-shirts, hats, sweatshirts, jackets, license plate covers and more. The store is open Monday & Wednesday, from 9 to 11 A.M. For information, call Harry Conklin at 593-3905.

A.A.R.P. Lynbrook Chapter 3565 welcomes new members at meetings every fourth Friday of the month at the Greis Park Administration building. Refreshments available at noon. For more information call 561-2364.

Homemakers meetings are held at 8 P.M. every second Wednesday of the month at Greis Park on Wilber Street, Lynbrook. For more info

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call 239-3130.

Like Crafts? Visit the Lynbrook-Hewlett-Woodmere Homemakers Council. Meetings are held at 8 P.M. on the second Wednesday of the month, except December, at Greis Park on Wilbur Street, Lynbrook.

Volunteers needed for delivery. Mercy Medical Center in Rockville Centre is in need of volunteers to deliver newspapers to patients throughout the hospital. Call Sister Betty McKiernan at 255-2493.

Free Counseling usual hours offered by the Village of East Rockaway to Senior citizen residents. Call Bernice Begletter, director, Senior Citizen Counseling at 887-4848 to arrange appointment.

East Rockaway Rec. Dept. & PAL NFL Flag Football by Nike for boys and girls, first - tenth grades, weekends starting in September. Cost is $50 and includes Nike jersey, eight games, insurance and all fees. Call PAL 678-2214.

Religious Services

Churches & Synagogues

Services for Friday-Sunday, August 18-20

St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church.

located at the triangle of Penisula Blvd,Blake Avenue. & Merrick Rd., Lynbrook. Summer Sunday Schedule: One Service with the Holy Eucharist each Sunday @ 9:30 A.M.

Our Lady of Peace. Merrick Rd. & Peninsula Blvd., Lynbrook. Saturday, 5 P.M., and Sunday, 8, 9:30 and 11:00 A.M., 12:30 and 5:30 P.M.

Congregation Beth David. 188 Vincent Avenue., Lynbrook. Friday Candle lighting,7:31 P.M. Shabbat Service 8 P.M., Saturday Shabbat Service 9 A.M.

Grace Lutheran Church. 400 Hempstead Avenue., Malverne. Saturdays at 5 P.M. Sundays services 8 & 10:15 A.M. Bible Study and Youth workshops at 9 A.M.

St. James United Methodist Church. St. James Place in Lynbrook. Sunday service at 10 A.M.

Franklin Avenue Baptist Church. 270 Franklin Avenue., Summer Sunday Services @ 10 A.M. ; Wednesday @ 7:30pm, Bible Study and prayer meeting.

Community Presbyterian Church. 12 Nottingham Road, Malverne. Friday 5:30 P.M. Jr. GS, 7:30 P.M. Fellowship Club. Sunday Service 9:45 A.M. (nursery provided) Church school 11 A.M.

Congregation Etz Chaim. Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre, 295 Main Street, East Rockaway. Shabbat Services, Friday 7 P.M., Saturday 9 A.M. Christ Church (Episcopal). Hempstead Avenue at Peninsula Boulevard, Lynbrook. Sunday services: Summer schedule: Morning Prayer @ 8:45AM; Said Service @ 9:00AM.

Temple Emanu-El. 1 Saperstein Plaza, Lynbrook. Friday: 8 P.M. Shabbat Service; Saturday 9:30 A.M. Torah Study, 10:30 A.M. Shabbat Service

Our Lady of Lourdes. 65 Wright Avenue Malverne. Saturday: 5 P.M., 7:30 P.M. Sunday:7 A.M., 8 A.M., 9:30 A.M., 11 A.M., 12:30 and 5 P.M.

Malverne Jewish Center. 1 Norwood Avenue, Malverne,Services, Friday 8 P.M., Saturday 9:30 A.M.

St. Raymond of Penyafort R.C. Church. 263 Atlantic Avenue East Rockaway; Services,Saturday evening 5 P.M,.Sunday 7:30, 9, 10:30 A.M., 12 Noon, 4:30 P.M. Feast of the Assumption Mass at 8:00P.M. Tuesday, August 14; 7:15A.M., 8:45A.M., 12:15 P.M., 6:30 P.M. & 8:00 P.M. Wednesday August 15.

Bethany Congregational Church, 100 Main Street East Rockaway; Sunday Services 10:30 A.M., Sunday School 9:15 A.M.

Trinity Evangelical Free Church, 180 Denton Avenue in Lynbrook. Sunday services 11 A.M.

Lynbrook Baptist Church, 225 Earle Avenue in Lynbrook; Sunday service 10:45 A.M.;Sunday School 9:30 A.M.

Nazarene Church, Ocean Avenue at Garfield Place, East Rockaway. Sunday service 10 A.M. Sunday school for all children begins at 10 A.M.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints,

10 Peninsula Boulevard, Lynbrook. Sunday school 9:30 to 11:15 A.M. Sunday Services 11:20 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.