The board will hold its next meeting on Monday, May 18 at 8 p.m.
West Hempstead Library Board
The board will hold its next meeting on Monday, May 18 in the library's conference room at 8 p.m.
Lakeview Library Board
The board will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, May 13 at 8 p.m.
Malverne Village Board
The board will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, May 6 at Village Hall at 7:30 p.m.
MOM meeting
The Mothers of Malverne will hold its next meeting on Thursday, May 7 at Village Hall at 7:30 p.m. The guest speaker will discuss wills, trusts and other financial information.
Schools
Voter registration
The Malverne School District is holding voter registration on Saturday, May 2 at the administration building from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday, May 14 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Malverne High School and from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the administration building.
Voting information
Annual budget vote and school board elections will be held on May 19. The Malverne School District's voting hours will be held from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Howard T. Herber Middle School and the West Hempstead School District voting hours will be held from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. at West Hempstead Middle School.
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.
Get your car cleaned
The Sea Scout Ship 26 Boy Scouts of America will host its Car Wash fundraiser on Saturday, May 2 at West Hempstead High School from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $5 per vehicle. Proceeds will help the youth participate in a High Adventure Canoe trip through the Canadian Wilderness.
Bingo time
The Our Lady of Lourdes School in Malverne will host a Supermarket Bingo on Friday, May 1 at the school at 7 p.m. Come and play Bingo to win groceries.
Memorial mass
A Memorial Mass for the late Frances Mottern Lokay, who was a longtime Malverne resident, will be held on Saturday, May 2 at Sacred Heart R.C. Church in Southampton at 11 a.m. For directions or more information, call Charles Mottern at (631) 283-3785. A reception will be held at Charles's home after the mass.
Bowling lessons
The Sisters of Divine Misconduct will team up with some Hibernians for a Back to Bowling event at Sandee Lanes in Malverne on Saturday, May 2 starting at 7:30 p.m. The cost is $25, which pays for three games, shoes, a hero, salad, dessert and coffee and tea. Kids under 10 are free. For more information, call Joe Gavin at (516) 791-9119 or Kate Miller at (516) 996-2502.
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. Schedule is as follows: "Marley & Me" on May 4, "Doubt" on May 11 and "Flash of Genius" on May 18.
Driving class
An AARP Defensive Driving class will be held on Thursday, April 30 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This program is open to people ages 50 and older. The fee is $12 for AARP membership card holders and $14 for others. Fee must be paid by check or money order. In-person registration only.
Tale time for the kids
A Folk Tales for Pre-School Children will be held on Mondays, May 4 and 18 from 1:30 to 2:15 p.m. Children ages 3 1/2 to 5 can visit the library to enjoy International folk tales.
Mother's Day craft
A You're the Tweetest Mother's Day Craft program for kids ages 2 1/2 to 5 will be held on Tuesday, May 5 from noon to 12:45 p.m. Come make an adorable present with instructor Jeanne Hall just in time for Mother's Day.
Book discussion
A Long Island Reads Book Discussion will be held on Tuesday, May 5 from 3 to 4 p.m. This year's Long Island Reads Book Selection is "Wait Till Next Year A Memoir" by Doris Kearns Goodwin. This book discussion is open to all who have read the book.
Time to make jewelry
A Jewelry program for adults and teens will be held on Tuesday, May 5 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Ofra Levin will help you create a beautiful piece of jewelry for yourself or a loved one. The cost is $3.
Mother's Day craft
A Grade K-5 Mother's Day Craft will be held on Wednesday, May 6 at 4 p.m. Come and make a special craft just in time for Mother's Day.
Baby Lapsit
A Baby Lapsit program for babies ages 1-15 months will be held on Tuesday, May 19 from 1 to 1:30 p.m. There are stories, songs, movement and fun.
West Hempstead Public Library
500 Hempstead Ave.
(516) 481-6591
Baby Signing
A Baby Signing class will be held on Friday, May 1 from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Children aged 4 months to 2 and their parents/caregivers will be guided in signing.
Storytime for the kids
A Storytime for 3's, 4's, 5's program will be held on Monday, May 4 from 10:30 to 11 a.m. and Wednesday, May 6 from 3:30 to 4 p.m. A Storytime for Gr. K-2 program will be held on Monday, May 4 from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. A Storytime for 1's program will be held on Tuesday, May 5 from 10 to 10:30 a.m. and Wednesday, May 6 from 10 to 10:30 a.m. A Storytime for 2's program will be held on Tuesday, May 5 from 11 to 11:30 a.m. and Wednesday, May 6 from 11 to 11:30 a.m. Children can come to the library during these times to enjoy books, songs and a craft.
Mother's Day Tulips
A Mother's Day Tulips program will be held on Thursday, April 30 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Children in second through fifth grade can create wooden tulips for their mothers.
Book sale
A Friends Book Sale will be held on Friday, May 1 and Saturday, May 2 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Bring out your creativity
A Be More Creative program will be held on Sunday, May 3 from 2 to 3 p.m. Join Stephanie Lipsey and learn three simple steps to reach your goals now. Bring a journal and a list of five goals you have set for yourself.
Pajama Storytime
A Pajama Storytime for children ages 3 to 5 will be held on Monday, May 4 from 7 to 7:30 p.m. Enjoy stories, songs and a craft. Bring your teddy bear, a grown-up and wear pajamas.
Hebrew-English storytime
A Hebrew-English Storytime program for kids ages 3 to 6 will be held on Tuesday, May 5 from 7 to 7:45 p.m. Children can come with their parents to the class.
Trip
Join the library for a trip to the city to see South Pacific on Wednesday, May 6 from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Lunch is on your own. The cost is $138 per person. The matinee begins at 2 p.m.
Parenting and Playtime
A Parenting and Playtime program will be held on Wednesday, May 6 from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. This is an informal workshop for a parent or caregiver and a 1, 2 or 3-year old. Specialists in early childhood concerns will join the library to address issues and answer questions.
Lakeview Public Library
1120 Woodfield Road
Rockville Centre
(516) 536-3071
Get your passport
The Town of Hempstead Mobile Passport Service will be in the library's parking lot on Thursday, April 30 at 11 a.m. Patrons will be able to apply for or renew their passports via the town's Mobile Passport Service van. To apply, you must bring your birth certificate - original or certified copy with raised seal - your previous passport, or certificate of naturalization. In some cases, additional identification - photo ID, driver's license/no-driver's ID, etc. - may be needed.
Learn about Chi Gong
A Chi Gong class will be held on Tuesday, May 5 at 11 a.m. Instructor Marianna Farina will demonstrate and explain the gentle and meditative movements of Chi Gong. Watch how the journey to peace and calmness is achieved through this ancient Chinese healing art.
The right way to sell your house
A Selling Your House - Today seminar will be held on Tuesday, May 5 at 6:45 p.m. Come to this Q & A if your someone who may be falling behind on your mortgage.
Manage your debt
A Debt Management Cash Flow Game program will be held on Thursday, May 14 at 6:45 p.m. Come to the library and play the Cash Flow Game and learn about money and finance in a fun, interactive environment to make more informed choices about money.
Woodcarver exhibit
Artist's Merle Williams will display his wood carvings in the library during a reception on Saturday, May 16 from 2 to 4 p.m. Williams will be working on a new carving while you watch.
Learn about reverse mortgages
A Reverse Mortgage class will be held on Tuesday, May 19 at 11 a.m. Ms. Lornell Brown of Guyasamin Funding Solution will explain all the various types of reverse mortgages. Bring your questions and they will be answered.
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.
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.
Congregation Beth Israel
141 Hilton Ave., Hempstead. The shop is open Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Give your self a treat and come see the shop's newest selection of merchandise. For more information, call (516) 489-7572 for more information.
