The board will hold its next meeting on Monday, March 16 at 8 p.m.
West Hempstead Library Board
The board will hold its next meeting on Monday, March 23 in the library’s conference room at 8 p.m.
Lakeview Library Board
The board will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, April 8 at 8 p.m.
Valley Stream District 13 Board of Education
The board will hold its next regular business meeting on Tuesday, March 24 at the James A. Dever School at 8 p.m.
Malverne Village Board
The board will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, April 1 at Village Hall at 7:30 p.m.
Breakfast Club meeting
The Long Island Breakfast Club will hold its next meeting on Saturday, March 21 at the Ronald McDonald House in New Hyde Park at 9 a.m. Kenny Moore, co-author of “The CEO and the Monk: One Company’s Journey to Profit and Purpose,” will be the guest speaker. The founders of the club are from West Hempstead.
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.
Meet your neighbor
The Malverne Civic Association will host a Come Out and Meet Your Fellow Neighbor event on Tuesday, March 24 at Connelly Station on Hempstead Avenue from 7 to 10 p.m. Free snacks will be provided. For more information, go to malvernecivic.org.
Music concert
The Malverne Historical and Preservation Society will host An Afternoon of Music program on Sunday, April 26 from 1 to 4 p.m. Singers Christine Solimeno and Peter Rapanaro will perform. There will be raffles and refreshments will be served. The cost is $5 for admission.
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: “Brideshead Revisited” March 16, “Ghost Town” March 23 and “The Secret Life of Bees” on March 30.
Storytime
A Winter Pre School Storytime for 3 1/2 to 5 years will be held on Monday, March 23 at 1:30 p.m.
Tea time
A Victorian Irish Tea will be held on Tuesday, March 24 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Join Chef Barbara Sheridan as she teaches how to serve a proper cup of tea and how to prepare and serve scones, clotte cream, tea bread and tea sandwiches.
Jump for Joy
A Jump for Joy program will be held on Friday, March 27. Session one for kids 18 to 36 months will be from 10:15 to 11 a.m. and session two for kids 18 months to 5 will be from 11:15 a.m. to noon. The cost is $30.
SAT practice test
Kaplan Test Prep will give a free four-hour SAT exam on Saturday, March 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is only a practice test, so the scores will not be reported. Students will receive their scores and SAT test secrets during a seminar at the library on Tuesday, April 7 at 7 p.m.
Tax class
Town of Hempstead Receiver of Taxes Don Clavin will visit the library on Tuesday, March 31 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Clavin will address any tax concerns and questions that residents have.
West Hempstead Public Library
500 Hempstead Ave.
(516) 481-6591
SAT workshop
A SAT Workshop will be held on Thursday, March 19 from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. Taking the S.A.T. in May? Sign up for this six-week course to help you prepare. The cost is $80.
Infants and Parents
An Infants and Parents program will be held on Fridays, March 20 and 27 from 10 to 11 a.m. Join the library’s specialist who will guide you and your baby, ages 1-12 months, in bonding, massage and play.
Movie
“Ghost Town” will be shown on Friday, March 20 at 1 p.m.
Dance class
A Belly Dancing Class will be held on Monday, March 23 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Tax help for senior citizens
An AARP Tax Help class will be held on Tuesday, March 24 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteers will assist low-income senior citizens in preparing simple tax returns. To schedule an appointment, please call the library’s Reference Desk.
Exercise class
An Exercise Class will be held on Tuesday, March 24 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Knit and Crochet
A Knit and Crochet program will be held on Tuesday, March 24 from 7 to 9 p.m.
Poetry Reading
A Poetry Reading program will be held on Tuesday, March 24 from 7 to 9 p.m.This program is for those who love to read, write, or just listen to the poetic form. Johanna Mastrototaro will read, which will be followed by an open microphone.
Book discussions
A Book Chat program for fourth and fifth grade students will be held on Tuesday, March 24 at 7 p.m. Students will discuss “The Invention of Hugo Cabret” by Brian Selznick. A Book Discussion for adults will be held on Wednesday, March 25 at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. “Wait Till Next Year” by Doris Kearns Goodwin will be discussed at both sessions.
Lakeview Public Library
1120 Woodfield Road
Rockville Centre
(516) 536-3071
Exercise class
A People with Arthritis Can Exercise class will be held on Thursdays, March 19 and 26 at 11 a.m.
Tai Chi class
A Tai Chi class will be held on Fridays, March 20, 27 and April 3, 10, 17 and 24 at 2 p.m. Instructor Kathy Waszmer will lead the class.
Dance workshop
An African Dance Workshop will be held on Saturdays, March 21 and 28 and April 4 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Computer class
Computer Second Grade & Third Grade for Adults will be held on Saturday, March 21 at 10 a.m. This class will be an introduction to the Microsoft Windows environment including getting help, creating folders and learning Microsoft Paint graphics.
Tax help
An Income Tax class prepared by Volunteer Income Tax Preparers will be held on Mondays, March 23 and 30 at 2 p.m.
Sing along
A Sing Along program for kids 18 to 36 months will be held on Tuesday, March 24 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Snack and Storytime
A Snack and Storytime program for kids will be held on Wednesday, March 25 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Movie time
A matinee movie for kids will be shown on Saturday, March 21 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Learn how to be stress free
A Learn How To Stay Focused During Stressful Times class will be held on Tuesday, March 24 at 6:45 p.m. Bob Tedesco will provide the tools you need to become a more positive person.
Pizza Night
A Let’s Make Pizza Night for children 9 to 12 will be held on Wednesday, March 25 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Education seminar
A G.E.D. Seminar will be held on Tuesday, March 31 at 6:45 p.m. This program will address all the questions about getting your GED.
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.
Religious
Malverne Jewish Center
1 Norwood Ave., (516) 593-6364
Monday Minyans
are at 7:30 p.m. Saturday morning services start at 9:30 a.m.
The art of the scribe class
on Mondays at 11 a.m. allows you to exp lore history, techniques and styles used in writing the Torah, Mezzuzah and T’fillin.
Rashi’s commentary on GENESIS Shabbat
at 5 p.m. daily in the Garden Room. Led by Shlomoh Sachs. Knowledge of Hebrew not necessary. Everyone welcome.
Dr. Sol Goldman
is offering advanced classes in Yiddish for anyone who is interested in learning. Classes are completely open to the public and will be held on Mondays at 2 p.m.
The Jewish Community Center of
West Hempstead
711 Dogwood Ave., W. Hempstead
(516) 481-7448
Daily Minyan services
are held Mondays through Thursdays at 6:40 a.m. and 8 p.m.; Fridays at 6:40 a.m., and Sundays at 8:30 a.m. and 8 p.m.
Grace Lutheran Church
400 Hempstead Ave., Malverne
(516) 599-6626
Services of Holy Communion
Are held on Saturdays at 5 p.m. and Sundays at 8 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Sunday School is held on Sundays at 9 a.m. and Bible study classes are on Sundays at 9 a.m. and Wednesdays at noon.
Community Presbyterian
12 Nottingham Road, Malverne
(516) 599-3220
Sunday Services
At Community Presbyterian Church are at 9:45 a.m. For more information visit www.cpcmalverne.blogspot.com
Community Presbyterian
Offers individual, couples, family and group pastoral counseling through a partnership with Queens Counseling Services. Fees are individually set based on income and insurance coverage. Nobody is turned away. Counseling is inter-faith, multi-cultural and available in more than 10 languages, including Spanish.
Malverne Bible Church
270 Franklin Ave., Malverne
(516) 593-7105
Family worship
and praise service held on Sundays at 11 a.m.
