Audition for Oliver! The Island Park Theater Group, in conjunction with the Island Park Union Free School District Recreation Department, is holding auditions for ÒOliver.Ó Be prepared to sing and dance to a Broadway show tune. Bring music/CD/tape. An accompanist or CD player will be available. Auditions will be held Wed. and Thurs., Aug. 20, 21; ages 8-15 at 6:30 to 8 p.m. And adults from 8 to 9:30 p.m. Senior/Community Center, 650 Magnolia Blvd. 2nd floor, Long Beach.Performance dates are Nov. 14, 15,16, 21, 22 and 23. For more information, call (516) 431-3320.
League of women (and men) The League of Women Voters is hosting an orientation gathering for those interested in becoming more involved with national and local governmental issues. The league welcomes diversified points of view Membership includes men and women. For more information call (516) 561-1526.
K of C holds blood drive St. MaryÕs/Maris Stella Council 2228 Knights of Columbus will be hosting their tenth annual Caitlin Petrou blood drive on Sat., Aug. 23 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Sun., Aug. 24 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 78 Hempstead Ave., Lynbrook. For more information call Tony Ginexi, coordinator at (516) 837-3285, work (516) 222-4942, or cell (516) 776-0218. This yearÕs drive will help JT Meredith, a junior at Clarke High School, who was seriously injured in a car accident on Nov. 3, 2007, and has been in the hospital since then. Recently J.T.Õs dad passed away from a heart attack which has put additional strain on the family. JT is a football player, a wrestler and lacrosse player. To make an appointment, please call (516) 379-1719 or call Long Island Blood services at (800) 688-0900
Something for everyone On Sat., Aug. 30 and Sun., Aug. 31, the Georgia Wright Animal Guardian Foundation will be holding their annual yard sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 114 Baisley Ave., East Rockaway. Something for everyone, tables full of dollar items. For more information call (516) 825-2240.
Hungry for change On Sat. Aug. 30, starting at 9 a.m, volunteers will be hosting a ÒHungry for ChangeÓ bake sale, with all proceeds being donated to the Obama Õ08 campaign; 114 Baisley Ave. East Rockaway. Anyone interested in donating cakes, cookies, or volunteering can call Donna Pagliaro at (516) 825-2240.
It takes a community Intercommunity Nursery School will hold its annual general meeting on Thurs., Sept. 4 at 7:30 p.m. at the Lynbrook Library, 56 Eldert St. Meet the teachers, receive important information about the upcoming school year, and meet other parents. For more information, contact Renee Kaplan at (516) 593-3443.
Hooray for Hollywood! Joshua's Journey will be hosting ÒHooray for Hollywood,Ó a dinner-dance event for the benefit of Autism Speaks, Fri., Sept. 5, 7:30 p.m. at the Lynbrook Elks Lodge, Hempstead Avenue and Peninsula Boulevard. Tickets $45, includes dinner and open bar, music and dancing. In addition to prizes offered up in numerous raffles, The New York Giants have offered up a package that we will be auctioning during the event bids will only be accepted at the dinner dance (no phone bidding, please) For information, call Deirdre Wangel at (516) 902-5496 or go to Joshuas-Journey.org
A taste of HERJC Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre invites synagogue members and members of the community to ÒA Taste of HERJCÓ on Thurs., Sept., 6 p.m. Get a ÒtasteÓ of the CentreÕs innovative programming for the upcoming year, meet the members, clergy, lay leaders and staff and have a good time! Activities for every age group from nursery to empty-nesters. The event is free and open to the public. BBQ and snacks will be served. HERJC has been recognized for creating a welcoming environment in which each member Ð regardless of age, stage of life or background-feels a connection to one another. An Egalitarian Conservative Congregation located at 295 Main St., East Rockaway. For more information, call (516) 599-2634.
Calling LHS Class of Ô78 The Lawrence High School class of 1978 is having its 30th reunion on Sat., Sept. 6, at Mother KellyÕs in Cedarhurst at 8 p.m. For more information, contact Donna DeFillipis at Reunions of America at (631) 266-1836.Ê
Celebrating a decade Congregation Beth David is hosting a celebratory luncheon to honor Rabbi Howard DiamondÕs 10th year. Please reserve early by calling Galit at (516) 599-9464. Beth David is located at 188 Vincent Ave., in Lynbrook.
Mid-life interviewing On Sat., Sept. 13, at 9 a.m. The Long Island Breakfast Club invites members of all ages, male or female, to join their ranks and experience the camaraderie and bonding to help you get through the interviewing cycle in mid life.The organizations strong proponents are to work with individuals who need the positive reinforcement to job search after losing a job in the mid-life years. It is the goal of the organization to assist with providing referrals, companionship and business networking and contacts for interviewing as well as mentors for each individualÕs success.Tanglewood, 125 Ocean Ave., East Rockaway
How to cook Jewish Tasting Judaism: How to Cook Jewish When You Don't Know Jewish! Sun., Sept. 14, 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the Temple Emanu-El ballroom - All adults welcomed. Bring your questions and your appetites! Tastings and recipes included. Temple Emanu-El of Lynbrook, One Saperstein Plaza; for reservations call (516) 593-4004
Announcements
You get a blue star If a member of your family is serving in the United States armed forces, American Legion Post 958 will present you with a Blue Star service banner to be placed in your front window, showing that you have a loved one serving in the military. If you live in East Rockaway, Lynbrook, or any their surrounding communities, call Shelly G. Conn at (347) 538-7351.
Time for nursery school If your child will be two by December 1 of this year, he or she is invited to join Intercommunity Nursery SchoolÕs program for 2-year-olds, which meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 to 11:30 am. Limited openings are also available in classes for three and four year olds. For more information, please call (516) 593-3443.
Scouting for volunteers Adult volunteers are needed for a variety of positions with ELLM (East Rockaway/Lynbrook/Lakeview/Malverne) Association of Girl Scouts. If you are interested in learning more about how you can be a part of a rewarding volunteer experience with girl scouts in your community, contact call Cathy Papandrew (516) 593-8848 or Debbie OÕConnor (516) 599-4960.
WhatÕs cookinÕ? The Cultural Arts Committee of East Rockaway is in the processÊof compiling recipes from residents, and will publish the recipes in a book. Anyone from East Rockaway, or family member of ER, may submit up to two recipes per household. To submit your recipe, e-mail it to: totrcommunitycookbook@yahoo.com along with your name and the title of the recipe. The CAC is looking for the following famous East Rockaway dishes such as appetizers, desserts, quick delicious recipes, main course (includes sauce and gravy with veggie side dishes if so desired, gourmet, or crock pot). For more information, visit the village Web site www.villageofeastrockaway.org.
Pipers wanted Have you ever wanted to learn to play the bagpipes? Join Glor Na nGael (ÒVoice of the IrishÓ) Pipe & Drums now and be marching before you know it! Rehearsals every Monday evening at St. MaryÕs Knights of Columbus on Hempstead Ave., Lynbrook. Beginner or experienced pipers welcome! Beginners meet at 7 p.m., experienced pipers at 8 p.m. For more information, call Tom Piderit at (631) 696-2708 or e-mail at bytshore1@aol.com.
Donate food and clothing The Joseph Pagliaro Memorial Charity People Helping People is sponsoring a food drive for non-perishable items to help local residents. The charity is also in need of children's clothing, for boys or girls. Urgently needed are boys sizes 3T and 4T. Call Missy Pagliaro at (516) 887-2570.
Have ball, will travel Basketball players needed for a Girls AAU/Travel basketball team based in Nassau County. Must be born on or after July 1, 1996. For additional information call Coach Luis at (516) 867-0953 or (718) 986-4396.
Be a lifesaver The Lynbrook Community Coalition and the Lynbrook Teachers Center are co-sponsoringÊfree CPR/AED training sessions for interested members of the Lynbrook School District and the Village of Lynbrook community. Two sessions have added to the original schedule, for a total of four sessions. Go to Lynbrookcommunitycoalition.orgÊfor more information and to sign up for the training.
Greis Park Pre-School Children can learn and play at the Greis Park Pre School. Limited openings in the 3-year-old program for September 2008. 3-year-olds meet Tuesday and Thursday mornings 9:30 to 11:30, and afternoons 12:15 to 2:15. Call For more details, cal the the Recreation Center at (516) 599-8000.
Roll into Little Pebbles Registration for the 2008-09 school year for Little Pebbles Nursery School is now going on. Two or three day classes, a.m. or p.m. 303 Ocean Ave., East Rockaway. For more information call (516) 593-8507.
Recreation
East Rockaway Recreation
475 Atlantic Ave. East Rockaway
(516) 887-6321
Fall Programs
Parent Toddler Playtime Allows parents and toddlers ages 1-2 1/2 years to participate in playtime, art, story time, and music in a relaxed environment. Classes will be held on Mondays from 11 to 12:15 p.m. or Fridays from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Cost is $120 per child.
Almost Real School An interactive, structured program for parents and toddlers ages 2Ð3 years to participate in playtime, art, story time, and music. Parents are expected to keep their little ones on task. If you do not feel your child is ready for a structured classroom environment please sign up for the playtime class that introduces the same concepts but allows for more free play. Classes will be held on Monday mornings from 9:30 to 10:45. Cost is $120 per child.
Almost Real School Separation An interactive, structured program for toddlers ages 2 1/2Ð3 1/2 years to participate in playtime, art, story time, and music. This environment will allow children to socialize, explore, think and discover . A caregiver separation group. This type of interaction enhances social, emotional, and physical development of your child and eases the transition into a pre-school program. Classes will be held on Monday afternoons from 12:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Cost $120 per child.
Enrichment designed for children 4-5 years old to strengthen the skills they will need to enter kindergarten. The basic skills of letter recognition, colors and writing will be introduced and reinforced throughout the session by a certified teacher. Writing tablets and pencils will be supplied to each student. Classes will be held on Friday afternoons from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. Cost is $120 per child.
Creative ballet for tiny toes Young children between 3 and 5 years old can experience the magic creative movement and ballet in a fun and non-threatening atmosphere in this special class. Exploring movement with various props will enhance sensory pleasure as well as enable children to build a dance/ballet vocabulary. Ballet slippers, leotard and leggings are recommended. This is a drop off program and children must be potty-trained. Classes will run Wednesday afternoons 3:30 Ð 4:15 from Oct. 1 to Dec. 10. Cost for this program is $50.
Cooking for kids This is a program designed for children 4-7 years old to promote healthy eating habits while kids have fun with food, learn about good nutrition, prepare delicious dishes and then enjoy eating them! Classes will be held at the Senior Center on Tuesdays from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. The cost for this program is $50 per child. Additionally, each child will be required to bring one pack of baby wipes and one tee shirt to be personalized and decorated as a smock on the first day of class.
Arts & Crafts Forty-five minute workshops where children in grades K-3 can come to create arts & crafts projects. Classes will be held Thursday afternoons 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. for 8 weeks, Sept. 25 through Nov. 20. The cost is $50 per child.
Bowling Saturday morning sessions available at Rockville Centre Lanes. Grades K-3 play two games and Grades 3-High School play three games. The cost for K-3 is $7.50 per week, Grades 3-High School $8.50 per week plus a $25 registration fee.
Flag football For boys and girls grades 1-8. All games will be played at the John Street Complex from Sept. 27 through Nov. 15. Cost is $60 per player. This is a non-contact league.
Scrapbooking Come with your favorite pictures and take time to make a memorable scrapbook. Some materials will be provided. Beginning Sept. 16 thru Dec.9, 7 to 9 p.m. Cost is $50 per person.
Co-ed volleyball Enjoy a friendly game of volleyball Mondays from 8-10 p.m. at the East Rockaway High School gym. Cost is $75 per player and begins Sept. 29.
WomenÕs volleyball Beginners welcomed. Rhame Avenue School gym Wednesday evenings beginning Oct. 1. $75 per player
MenÕs over 35 basketball Open game for all to play. ERHS Gym Wednesday nights beginning Oct. 1. $75 per player
Shape nÕ tone A fun and exciting workout for all fitness levels. E.nergize and condition the whole body through aerobic activity and light weight-training. Class is taught by an experienced gym instructor. Classes are held in two sessions for 12 weeks Sept. 17 through Dec. 12. Session A is Wednesdays 7 to 8 p.m. Session B is Fridays 11 a.m. to noon Cost is $75 for one session, $100 for both.
Ongoing
B-I-N-G-O St. MaryÕs/Maris Stella Knights of Columbus Wed. night Bingo. Doors open 6 p.m., first game begins at 7 p.m. 78 Hempstead Ave., Lynbrook.
1 in 9 resource center is offering, free of charge, a wide array of classes and support groups. Hewlett House is a community resource center for all cancer concerns, located at 86 East Rockaway Rd, in Hewlett. Call at (516) 374-3190 to register, or visit www.1in9.org for more information.
Senior Citizens
AARP meetings The Lynbrook AARP Chapter No. 3565 meets the 4th Fri. of the month at the Greis Park Rec. Center, One Wilbur St., Lynbrook. Call (516) 593-1544.
Senior Citizen Club of Lynbrook Weds. from 11 a.m.-12 noon for refreshments, 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. for programs. Call Mary at (516) 599-7207 or the Recreation Dept. (516) 599-8000.
Let the Sunshine in The Senior Sunshine Club of Lynbrook meets the first, second and third Friday of every month at Greis Park, Lynbrook from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information call (516) 887-0741, (516) 599-8000, or (516) 481-4060.
East Rockaway seniors The senior center is open on Mondays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Socialize with your fellow seniors from the neighborhood. For more information, and for upcoming events, call Director Elaine Scheinfeld at (516) 887-6322.
Group meetings
VFW meetings Post 3350 of East Rockaway accepting members. Meetings at 7 p.m. on the second Tues. of every month. For more information, call the VFW Post at (516) 887-8170.
Rotary Club The Lynbrook/East Rockaway Rotary Club meets Wednesdays at 6;30 p.m. at McQuades, Merrick Rd., Lynbrook. For more info call Morgan Avila, (516) 593-3335.
Sons of Italy The Judge Frank A. Gulotta Lodge No. 2180, Order Sons of Italy in America, meets at 8 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month at the American Legion Hall, 71 Main St., East Rockaway. Learn more about, and share, your heritage. For more information call Angela at (516) 837-8550.
Be a Squirette Squirettes of Mary Circle is open to all Catholic girls ages 10- 17. Meetings in the Knight of Columbus/St.Mary-Maris Stella Council in Lynbrook every first and third Thursday of each month. The yearly membership fee is $20. For further information call Ladies Auxiliary members/ Squirettes Co-Chief Counselors Mrs. Bowman at (516) 599-6249 or Mrs.Vincent at (516) 812-8566.
Calling All MOMS! The Mothers' Center of Southwest Nassau, 100 Main St., East Rockaway, discussion group now forming. Childcare is provided during group time. Call (516)599-7788 or visit www.swnassauny.motherscenter.org.
Libraries
East Rockaway Library
Mon. Tues., Thurs. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Wed.. Fri. Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 477 Atlantic Ave. For information call (516) 599-1664 or www.nassaulibrary.org/eastrock.
ItÕs an art St. Raymond's Parish Social Ministry Art Club will be having an exhibition of their pastel paintings in the East Rockaway Public Library for the month of August.ÊStop in during regular library hours to admire these wonderful pieces of artwork.Ê
Lynbrook Public Library
Mon. Wed. Thurs. 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Tues., 1 p.m.-9 p.m.; Fri.& Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Eldert St. and Carpenter Ave. Call (516) 599-8630, or www.nassaulibrary.org/lynbrook.
Outlander discussed The Evening Book Club discusses Outlander by Diana Gabaldon. The first half of the book will be discussed on Wed., Sept. 3, and the second half on Wednesday, Oct.1. Both meetings start at 7:30 p.m. A limited number of copies of the book are available at the Library, and are available on a first come, first served basis. Copies of the book will be available at the Circulation Desk. Members of other libraries are cordially invited to attend the discussion.
North River flows into library The Lynbrook Literary Club discusses North River by Pete Hamill. The club will meet on Monday, Sept. 8, at 1 p.m. Copies of the book will be available at the Circulation Desk. Everyone is welcome to attend the Literary ClubÕs monthly meetings which are held in the LibraryÕs Board Room.
Can we talk? An open discussion group that will meet the second and fourth Monday of the month at the Lynbrook Public Library at 1 p.m. Anyone can come Ñ the library will provide the coffee, you provide the conversation.
Religious
Christ Episcopal Church
Corner of Peninsula Blvd & Hempstead Ave
Lynbrook, NY 11563
(516) 599-4109
Summer Service Schedule (runs through Aug. 31)
8:30 a.m., Morning prayer
9 a.m. Said Eucharist [Rite II]
East Rockaway Nazarene Church Ocean Ave. & Garfield Pl.
(516) 599-3116
www.eastrockawaynazarene.com
Help the hungry East Rockaway Nazarene Church has opened a food pantry and is in dire need of non-perishable food donations. The Food Pantry is open to all those in need in the community. Call (516) 599-3116 for more info.
