Heart Walk. The American Heart Walk will take place at Nassau Community College on Sunday, Sept. 17, at the NCC Field House beginning at 10 a.m. Registration is from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. For further information, call Karen Curley of the American Heart Association at (516) 370-1022.


Jewish Vets meet. Ensign Laurence D. Solowey Post 652 will meet on Thursday, Sept. 21, at 8 p.m. at Congregation Ohav Sholom, 145 South Merrick Ave. Prospective JWV members are invited. For further information, call (516) 868-1393.


Hiking. Join members of the Long Island Greenbelt Trail Conference on Saturday, Sept. 16, at 1 p.m. on a slow, easy-paced three- to four-mile walk through parts of the new Wantagh Nature Trail. Children ages 10 and older welcome. The meeting place will be at the Wantagh High School administrative building parking lot across from the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter. For further information, call Richard or Lisa Schary at (516) 826-8339.


Community Concert Association announces season.The Merrick-Bellmore Community Concert Association has announced its 2006-07 season. The concerts include: The French Chamber Orchestra on Saturday, Oct 21, which is an all-Mozart concert; These Three Tenors, on Saturday, Nov. 11, a night of operatic and Italian classics as well as Broadway and popular favorites; Quartet San Francisco with "Forever Tango" Dancers on Sunday, Feb. 25; and a Benny Goodman tribute on Saturday, April 21. Subscriptions are $50 for adults and $25 for students. For tickets and information, call (516) 378-2199 or 868-5366.


Lenny Solomon appearance. The performer of Shlock Rock fame will appear at Yussel's Place Judaic Art and Gift Gallery in Merrick on Thursday, Sept. 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. to promote his new CD, "Rejewvenation!" The event is free, and Lenny will sign posters and CDs. Yussel's Place is at 59 Merrick Ave. For further information, call Debbie at (516) 223-7050.


Mother's Center. The Sunrise Mother's Center is holding an open house and free workshop for parents of young children, "The Early Years Matter, What Parents need to Know," on Monday, Sept. 18, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. for parents of young children. A daytime open house will be held Wednesday, Sept. 20, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. The center is in the United Methodist Church on Royale Avenue in Bellmore. For information and to RSVP, call (516) 781-8946.


Street festival coming. Before you know it, the 20th annual Bellmore Family Street Festival will be here. The annual event, located at the Bellmore Long Island Rail Road station off Sunrise Highway, is sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce of the Bellmores and will feature a Safari Adventure theme this year. The carnival will run from Thursday, Sept. 14 through Sunday, Sept. 17. The street fair will be held on Saturday and Sunday, September 16 and 17, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, call the chamber at (516) 679-1875.

Merrick Library

Musical Moppets. On Thursday, Sept. 14, from 5 to 5:30 p.m., for ages 3 to 17 months and a caregiver. Singing and playing with baby in fingerplays, nursery rhymes, books and music.


Low-impact exercise class. Certified fitness trainer Helene Just will present a six-week program developed by the Arthritis Foundation on Monday, Sept. 18, 25 and Oct. 16, 23 and 30, from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. The fee is $20. Registration is ongoing.


Introduction to digital photography. On Thursday, Sept. 14, at 7 p.m., Stu Gershon, the "Digital Doctor," will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of digital photography, teach five basic rules and much more. Sign up at the reference desk.


Keeping Our Children Healthy. On Wednesday, Sept. 20 at 7:30 p.m., a presentation will be offered to teach parents ways to help their children eat healthier and become more physically active.


YA author visit. Merrick resident and young-adult author Jen Calorita will speak about her book, "Secrets of My Hollywood Life," and her experience of working at Teen People magazine on Friday, Sept. 15, from 7 to 8 p.m.


SAT prep classes. Learn the tricks and techniques for taking the SAT Exams. Registration for all started Sept. 12, space permitting. Students must purchase or borrow McGraw-Hill's SAT I (2nd edition) by Christopher Black. The six-week course will take place on Tuesdays, Sept. 19, 26; and Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, at 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. No refunds. The course fee is $65.


Fall storytimes registration. Storytime registration for all ages will take place on Thursday, Sept. 21, beginning at 10 a.m. and continue until sessions begin in the children's room. Proof of Merrick residency and of child's birth date required. All sessions are limited in size. No phone registrations will be accepted.

N. Merrick Library

AARP driving course. Course will take place on Saturday, Sept. 16, from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Must be 55 or older to be eligible. Bring a brown bag lunch and beverage. Registration now. Fee is $10 payable by check to AARP. No refunds.


Board ot Trustees meet. Will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 19, at 7:30 p.m. The public is welcome.


SAT Prep. classes. Learn the tricks and techniques for taking the SAT exams and enhance your math and verbal skills. Also learn test-taking strategies to attain a higher score. Registration for North Merrick residents began Sept. 1 and Sept. 6 for all others, space permitting. Students must purchase or borrow McGraw-Hill's SAT I (2nd edition) by Christopher Black. The six-week course will take place on Monday, Sept. 11; Wednesday, Sept. 13; Monday, Sept. 25; Wednesday, Oct. 11; Monday, Oct. 23;and Monday, Oct. 30. All classes will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The course fee is $65.

Merrick Schools

Sept. 15. Levy-Lakeside Welcome Back Picnic from 5 to 7 p.m.


Sept. 19. The Board of Education will meet at 7:30 p.m. at Levy-Lakeside School.

N. Merrick Schools

Sept. 19. Evacuation drill will take place at 10:30 a.m., and there will be an early dismissal at 11:50 a.m.


Sept. 20. Old Mill Road and Camp Avenue PTAs will hold a meeting at 7:30 p.m. Fayette PTA will hold its meeting at 8 p.m.


will hold their meeting at 8 p.m.