For tickets, call the Tilles Box office at (516) 299-3100. Mammography testing. Mammography testing will be held on Wednesday, June 28 at the North Merrick Library between 8:30 a.m. and 2:10 p.m. by appointment only. If you have health insurance you must bring a prescription for the mammography from your doctor. If uninsured there will be no charge. A photo ID is required at the time of the appointment. For an appointment call Legislator Dave Denenberg's office at (516) 571-6219.


Theater at The Stage. The farce "Lend Me A Tenor" will play until Feb. 5, Saturdays at 8:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m., with one performance on Thursday, Jan. 19 at 8 p.m. "Cole" will be performed from Feb. 11 through March 12, Saturdays at 8:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. with one performance on Thursday, Feb. 23 at 8 p.m. Tickets for both shows are $18, senior citizens and students $14 for the Friday and Sunday shows. For further information, call (516) 868-6400.


Tax grievance hints. Nassau County Legislator Dave Denenberg will present three forums on how to file a tax grievance with the Assessment Review Commission. The meeting will be held Wednesday, Feb. 8, at 7:30 p.m. at the Merrick Library. For further information, call (516) 571-6219.


Marriage enrichment. On Saturday, Feb. 11 from 9:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. Bob and Bev Bienemann will present a marriage enrichment for couples in the Cure of Ars Catholic Church rectory. Registration deadline is by Feb. 4.


Medicare Part D clarified. Speakers from NIICAP, Health Insurance Information Counseling and Assistance Program ( a part of the family and children's association) will come to the North Bellmore library, 1551 Newbridge Rd. on Wednesday, Feb. 15, at 1:30 p.m. to explain the Medicare Part D drug plan and answer questions. For further information, call the League of Women Voters at (516) 796-6211.


Scrabble playing. Experienced scrabble players are needed for games on Thursdays from 12:15 until 3:15 p.m. at the Plainedge Library, 1060 Hicksville Road, Massapequa. For additional information, call Judy at (516) 827-9506.


Dueling pianists in Merrick. Antonio Pompa-Baldi, silver medallist at the 2001 Van Cliburn Competition, and his wife, pianist Emanuela Friscioni, will perform a concert on Sunday, Feb. 26, at 3 p.m. The Merrick-Bellmore Community Concert Association is hosting the event in the Calhoun High School auditorium. For more information, call (516) 378-2199.


Jewish War vets meet. Ensign Laurence D. Solowey Post 652 in Merrick will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, Feb. 20, 8 p.m. at Congregation Ohav Sholom, 145 Merrick Ave. For further information, call (516) 868-1393.


Thrift store open. Curé of Ars thrift store is open from 10 a.m. to 5 pm. in the Monsignor Leonard Hall building, 2323 Merrick Ave. For further information, call (516) 623-1400 ext. 102.

N. Merrick Library

Mozart concert. Helene Williams, soprano, and pianist Leonard Lehrman will present a concert of music by Mozart including lieder, opera and piano masterpieces on Sunday, Feb. 5 at 2 p.m.


Defensive driving. The course will be offered for all on Saturday, Feb. 11 from 10:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. A fee of $35, payable by check only is due at the time of registration which begins on Friday, Feb. 3.

Merrick Library

Teen movie night. You pick the movie and we'll show it. Ballot cards for the Tuesday, Feb. 7, at 6:30 p.m. movie choice can be found in the Teen Room or email suggestions to, michelleroberts@merricklibrary.org. RSVP if plan to attend by calling 377-6112 ext. 116.


Computer classes. The computer kindergarten class will be held on Wednesday, March 8 from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. and computer first grade wil be held on Wednesday, March 15 from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. in the multipurpose room. The fee for each class is $5. Non-residents may sign-up Wednesday, March 22. Space is limited.


Garage Sale Gold. On Sunday, Feb. 12, from 2 to 4 p.m., Eddie Costello will instruct people on how to locate and identify items that are worth more than prized antiques. Costello will appraise one item from 35 Merrick cardholders. If you wish to participate, you must obtain a number from the reference desk beginning Jan. 25. For more information, call (516) 377-6112 ext. 117.


Storytime.Registration for storytimes will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 14 beginning at 9:30 a.m. until the sessions begin. Proof of residency in the Merrick school district and the child's birth date are required. Toddler storytime will take place on Wednesday mornings beginning March 1st from 10 until 10:30 a.m. or 11 untl 11:30 a.m. Sessions consist of a story, craft, playtime and songs. All toddlers must be 2 by March 1st and accompanied by a caregiver. 3 year old storytime sessions meet on Thursday mornings from 10 until 10:30 a.m. or Friday afternoons from 1:30 until 2:00 p.m. beginning on March 2nd or March 3rd. Sessions include stories, fingerplays and a craft. 4 year old storytime will be held on Tuesdays from 10 until 10:30 a.m. or Thursdays from 1:30 until 2 p.m beginning Feb. 28 and March 2nd. Sessions consist of stories, music and movement. 4 year olds can attend sessions by themselves but caregivers are asked to remain in the Children's Room.


Intro classes in yoga. Yoga instructor Jeanne McElwain will teach Yoga's most common standing poses, seated twists, forward bends and much more. The five week course meets on Saturdays, Jan. 28 through Feb. 25, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Registration for residents and non-residents will be held at the reference desk. A sticky mat recommended. Fee: $15.

N. Merrick Schools

Feb. 3. Camp Ave. sports night for grades 3 and 4.


Feb. 7. Board of Education will meet at 8 p.m. at Fayette.

Merrick schools

Feb. 6. Birch PTA Founders Day at 7:30 p.m.

Central High School

Jan. 30. John F. Kennedy High School PTA will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the school library. The PTA invites you to come voice your oppinions and ask questions.


Jan. 30. High School PTA meetings, 7:30 p.m.


Feb. 1. Board of Education meeting, 8 p.m.


Feb. 1. Kennedy music boosters, 7:30 p.m.


Feb. 2. Middle School PTA meetings, 7:30 p.m.


Feb. 2. Grand Avenue PSTA will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the school's west cafeteria. Mepham High School principal, John Didden and administrators will discuss the transition of students entering into high school.

High School Sports

Central High School District varsity athletic teams will play the following home games this week:


Kennedy Cougars: Feb. 1, boys' basketball vs. Plainview at 7 p.m.; Feb. 3, girls' basketball vs. Elmont at 7 p.m.


Calhoun Colts: Jan. 30, boys' basketball vs. Uniondale at 6:30 p.m.; Feb. 3, girls' basketball vs. Syosset at 4:30 p.m.


Mepham Pirates: Feb. 1, boys' basketball vs. Calhoun at 4:30 p.m.; Jan. 27, girls' basketball vs. Freeport at 4:30. Jan. 31, girls' basketball vs. Valley Stream at 4:30 p.m.