The board will hold its next meeting on Monday, June 15 at 8 p.m.
West Hempstead Library Board
The board will hold its next meeting on Monday, June 22 in the library’s conference room at 8 p.m.
Lakeview Library Board
The board will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, June 10 at 8 p.m.
Malverne Village Board
The board will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, June 3 at Village Hall at 7:30 p.m.
Around town
Food drive
The Jewish Community Center of West Hempstead is hosting a Food Drive all year long. The center is asking Long Islanders for non-perishable food products in order to help fill the depleted inventory in area food pantries. Drop off your donations to the center, 711 Dogwood Avenue, near the entrance at the side door. Each time the bin is full, the food will immediately be donated. For more information, call (516) 481-7448.
Clothing Drive
The Boy Scout Troop 24 will be collecting used clothes for the Vietnam Veterans of America on Saturday, May 30 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please bring clothing to the church basement of Our Lady of Lourdes. Tax deductible receipts will be available. For questions or more information, call Eagle Scout candidate Matthew Minoia at (516) 599-6396.
Memorial Day Parade
The annual Memorial Day Parade in West Hempstead will be held on Monday, May 25 at 10 a.m. The parade will start at the Eagle Avenue BOCES School in West Hempstead and run west on Eagle Avenue to Hempstead Avenue turn onto Nassau Boulevard and end at the Echo Park parking field. Ceremonies will be held at Veterans Memorial immediately following the parade. For further information or in case of inclement weather call, (516) 733-0879.
Garden Tour
Malverne Garden Tour will be held on Saturday, June 13 from 12 to 4 p.m. For further information, call Dr. Penny Schwartz at (516) 599-6556.
Birthday celebration
The Malverne Historical Society’s annual Birthday Party will be held on Sunday, June 14 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Libraries
Malverne Public Library
61 St. Thomas Place
(516) 599-0750
Matinee Movie
An afternoon movie will be shown every Monday at 2 p.m. Schedules is as follows: “Last Chance Harvey” on June 1, “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” on June 8, “Bride Wars” on June 15, “The Day the Earth Stood Still” on June 22 and “Seven Pounds” on June 29.
Storytime for the dogs
A Tail Waggin’ Tutors: Reading to Dogs program will be held on Tuesday, May 26 from 4 to 6 p.m. Kids in kindergarten through fourth grade will have the opportunity to read to certified and trained therapy dogs.
Educational seminar
A New York State Partnership for Long Term Care Educational Seminar will be held on Wednesday, May 20 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. This educational seminar will present updated information on the New York State Partnership programs for long term care as well as the Deficit Reduction Act recently signed into law.
Father’s Day craft
A Roger Rooster Father’s Day Craft will be held on Tuesday, June 9 from 1 to 1:45 p.m. Come make a Roger Rooster Clipboard with Jeanne Hall just in time for Father's Day. If children choose not to use the precut Dad letters, this craft makes a special gift for grandfathers as well. This program is for children ages 2 1/2 through 5, who are not in kindergarten yet.
Barbershop Quartet to perform
The Barbershop Quartet will perform on Tuesday, June 2 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Come and see them perform.
West Hempstead Public Library
500 Hempstead Ave.
(516) 481-6591
Playtime for the kids
Kids ages 1 to 3 can stop by the library to play on Thursdays, May 21 and 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Yoga
A Yoga class will be held on Thursdays, May 21 and 28 from noon to 1:15 p.m. Joe Cilmi will teach yoga poses and breathing techniques.
Learn about chess
A Chess Workshop will be held on Thursday, May 21 from 7 to 8 p.m. Learn the basics of chess in this two-part workshop.
Work your muscles
An Exercise class will be held on Tuesday, May 26 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This class is for those with arthritis or fibromyalgia. The cost is $14.
Parenting and Playtime
A Parenting and Playtime program will be held on Wednesday, May 27 from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m.
Knit and Crochet
A Knit and Crochet class will be held on Tuesday, May 26 from 7 to 9 p.m. The cost is $1.
Book discussion
Join the library for a discussion of “Nights of Rain and Stars” by Maeve Binchy on Wednesday, May 21 at 10:30 a.m.
Psychic entertainment
Daniel Akner, a self-taught artist and psychic, will make an appearance at the library on Wednesday, May 27 at 7 p.m.
Pajama storytime
Children ages 3 to 5 can join the library for a Pajama Storytime on Monday, June 1 from 7 to 7:30 p.m. Enjoy stories, songs and a craft. Bring your teddy bear, a grown-up and wear pajamas.
Come and dance
A Belly Dancing class will be held on Monday, June 1 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Want to learn how to belly dance? The cost is $20 and it must be payable by check.
Lakeview Public Library
1120 Woodfield Road
Rockville Centre
(516) 536-3071
Scrap Booking class
Children between ages 8 and 12 are invited to learn more about capturing and saving their personal memories on Wednesday, May 27 from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m.
Game Day
Children can come to the library on Wednesday, May 27 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Toddler Nights
Toddlers ages 2 to 6 can come to the library with their parents for a special program on Thursdays, May 21 and 28 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Facts about funerals
A Funeral Explained program will be held on Thursday, May 21 at 6:45 p.m. Fred Sorrentiono, of Barnes-Sorrentino Funeral Home, will explain all the details of setting up a funeral.
Relationship class
A Building Trust in a Relationship class will be held on Tuesday, May 26 at 6:45 p.m. Behavior specialist, Bob Tedesco, will return to explain the importance of trust in a relationship. He will offer tips and strategies to the registered patrons.
Entrepreneur program
A Entrepreneur program will be held on Wednesday, May 27 at 6:45 p.m. This program will give an overview of the topics that will be covered during a three-part entrepreneur program in June.
Start your own business
A How to Start Your Own Business program will be held on Mondays, June 1, 8, and 15 at 6:45 p.m. Learn how ordinary people can earn extraordinary income from this three-part series program. Join local entrepreneurs, Mamiett Tucker and Elita Holmes for this information filled program.
Health Seminar
A Prostate Health Seminar will be hel on Thursday, June 4 at 6:45 p.m. This seminar will explain the seriousness of the exam and preventive measures.
Thrift Shops
Our Lady of Lourdes Church’s
thrift shop, located at Park Boulevard and Sheehy Place in Malverne, is open on Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and on the first Saturdays of the month from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more information, call (516) 599-1269.
Malverne Community Presbyterian Church’s
thrift shop is open Wednesdays from 10 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. and the first Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the church hall on Nottingham Road.
