West Hempstead Library Board meets on Monday, Jan. 26 at 8 p.m. in the library’s community room.
Lakeview Library Board meets on Wednesday, Jan. 14 at 8 p.m. in the library.
Malverne Board of Education meets on Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 8 p.m. in the Malverne High School library.
West Hempstead Board of Education meets on Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 7:30 p.m. in the West Hempstead High School video conference room.
Malverne Village Board meets on Wednesday, Jan. 7 at 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall on Church Street.
Schools
Cornwell Avenue Elementary School’s Winter Concert will be held on Thursday, Dec. 18 at 9:30 a.m.
George Washington Elementary School’s Winter Concert will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 19 at 1:30 p.m.
The Malverne School District’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration will be held on Thursday, Jan. 15 at 7: 30 p.m. at Howard T. Herber Middle School.
Around Town
Malverne resident Dave Leale is looking for hockey players who are disabled for a new league that is starting. For more information, call Dave Leale (516) 593-5330 or e-mail david1711c@optonline.net.
The Malverne Historical and Preservation Society’s annual Sunday Brunch will be on Sunday, Jan. 25 at noon at the Cork ‘n Board in Malverne. There will be raffles and door prizes. The cost is $18 per person and reservations are required.
Libraries
Malverne Public Library
61 St. Thomas Place
(516) 599-0750
The movie “Horton Hears a Who” will be shown on Tuesday, Dec. 30 at 1:30 p.m. One of Dr. Seuss' most beloved stories roars to life as never before in this enormous animated adventure that proves a person is a person no matter how small. This movie if for children of all ages who are accompanied by an adult.
The Long Island: Cradle of Aviation will visit the library on Tuesday, Jan. 6 at 3 p.m. Come to the library and see a Powerpoint presentation of Long Island's aerospace history. The presentation will include an overview and history of the Cradle of Aviation Museum at Mitchel Field, focusing on aircraft and its role in our nation's history. It will be presented by Tom Gwynne, vice president of programs.
The A, B, C, D’s of Medicare program will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 2 p.m. This session is designed to help seniors become more familiar with the different parts of Medicare and the features of each.
A Tail Waggin’ Tutors: Reading to Dogs program will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 14 from 6: 30 to 8:30 p.m. Children in kindergarten through fourth grade will have the opportunity to read to trained therapy dogs.
A Tuesday Night Book Club will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 7:30 p.m. A new evening book club forming. Please come and join us for an evening of introduction, conversation and decision making. This will be an introductory meeting where future selections will be discussed.
West Hempstead Public Library
500 Hempstead Ave.
(516) 481-6591
A Concert will be held on Sunday, Dec. 21 at 2 p.m. Singer Jimmy Moore presents his Holiday Show.
Playtime at the library will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 31 from 9 a.m. to noon. Children ages 1-3, who are accompanied by an adult, are invited to stop by to play in the children’s program room.
Pajama Storytime will be held on Monday, Jan. 5 from 7 to 7:30 p.m. Children ages 3-5 can join the library for stories, songs and a craft. Bring your teddy bear, a grown-up and wear your pajamas.
A Simply Stronger program will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 7 from 7 to 8 p.m. A certified personal trainer leads this low impact exercise class.
An Exercise Class will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 13 from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. This four-week exercise class is for those with arthritis or fibromyalgia.
A Knit and Crochet class will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 13 from 7 to 9 p.m. Learn to knit and crochet. The cost is $1.
Lakeview Public Library
1120 Woodfield Road
Rockville Centre
(516) 536-3071
Homework help is held every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Children in grades K-12 are invited to attend instructional sessions with New York State certified teachers. Classes in math, science, social studies and English/Language Arts are provided.
Yoga Classes will be held on Monday, Dec. 22 at 2 p.m.
A Legal Issue Facing Seniors program will be held on Friday, Dec. 19 at 2 p.m. Various legal topics including wills, living wills, health care proxies and durable powers of attorney, will be discussed.
A Pilates Pilot Program will be held on Thursdays, Jan. 8, 15, 22 and 29 from 7 to 8 p.m. Physical therapist and certified pilates instructor Velma Davis-Wheeler will focus on beginner Pilates exercises. Participants need a Pilate’s mat and a pair of 2 or 3 pound weights.
A Simply Stronger program will be held on Thursdays, Jan. 8, 15, 22 and 29 from 2 to 3 p.m. This strength-training class will include discussions, overview of warm ups and more.
A Reverse Mortgage class will be held on Friday, Jan. 9 from 2 to 3 p.m. Reverse mortgage specialist Martin Deckom will provide information on the reverse mortgage process.
A Defensive Driving for Everyone class will be held on Saturday, Jan. 10 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The cost is $45 and make checks payable to Baron Reginald & Associates Safety Speaking, LLC.
Thrift Shop
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. Open every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Clothing, housewares and much more. 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.
Peninsula
Counseling
Center
Eating Disorders Program is forming new groups for bulimia and compulsive over-eating. Individual, group and family therapy are also available for treatment of anorexia, bulimia, binge-eating disorder and compulsive over-eating. at 381 Sunrise Highway, Lynbrook. Call (516) 599-1181 for information.
Teen girls’ socialization groups that help build self-confidence, enhance social skills and improve academic performance are offered at 124 Franklin Place, Woodmere. Girls, ages 14-15: Kathy Schmitt, LMSW. Girls, ages 16-18: Kelly Farrell, LMSW. For information call (516) 569-6600.
Coping with the loss of a spouse is the focus of the group now forming at Peninsula Counseling Center, 124 Franklin Place, Woodmere. Recently bereaved widows and widowers over 60 years of age are invited to join. The group meets Wednesdays from 5 to 6 p.m. Call (516) 569-6600 ext. 278.
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Program to help individuals and families recover from the ravages of substance abuse is available at the Chemical Dependence Treatment Services of Peninsula Counseling Center. Group and individual therapy sessions, adult and adolescent treatment are available. Contact Tricia Baylis, LMSW coordinator at (516) 872-9698.
High School Boys ages 14-18 are invited to a socialization group. Doing Better with Friends, Family and at School, led by Steven Levey. The group will meet each Wednesday from 5:45 to 7 p.m. at 381 Sunrise Highway, Lynbrook. For information, call (516) 599-1181.
Support Group for Parents of Disabled Children provides assistance for those raising a developmentally disabled child. Meets Mondays from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 124 Franklin Place, Woodmere. For more information call Peggy Grosman at (516) 569-6600 Ext. 225.
Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals are served in the Pride program. Individual and group counseling in a supportive, gay-affirmative environment. Also, a support group for parents of gay and lesbian individuals. Strict confidence observed. Meets evening hours at the Lawrence office, 270 Lawrence Ave. Avenue. Information at 239-1945.
Adults with psychiatric disabilities are invited to enjoy fun and live entertainment at the Meeting Place Clubhouse. Activities include socialization, live shows, music and dancing. Helene Goldberg, MSCRC, directs the program at 108 Franklin Place, Woodmere. Call Steve Vaccaro at (516) 569-4524 Ext. 230.
Project Cares is a social day program for men and women 60 and over who are considered frail due to physical or mental difficulties. The group meets Monday through Thursday at St. Joseph’s Church School Building, Broadway, Hewlett. For information call (516) 374-9278.
The Parent Place is a program for parents whose teenagers are resistant to therapy. “Custom-made” strategies for handling specific problems. Crisis intervention, support, guidance. 124 Franklin Place, Woodmere. For more information call Barbara Margelefsky at (516) 569-6600.
Support Group for Parents of Disabled Children provides assistance for those raising a developmentally disabled child. Meets Mondays from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 124 Franklin Place, Woodmere. For more information call Peggy Grosman at (516) 569-6600 Ext. 225.
High School Boys ages 14-18 are invited to a socialization group. Doing Better with Friends, Family and at School is sponsored by Peninsula Counseling Center. Led by Steven Levey, the group meets each Wednesday from 5:45 to 7 p.m at 381 Sunrise Highway, Lynbrook. For information, call (516) 599-1181.
Support Group for Parents of Disabled Children provides assistance for those raising a developmentally disabled child. Meets Mondays from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 124 Franklin Place, Woodmere. For more information call Peggy Grosman at (516) 569-6600 Ext. 225. Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Prayer service held Wednesday at 7 p.m. Men’s Bible Study held on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. The” CELL” Jr. High Youth Group and Joyful Noise Children’s Choir also meet. Call for more information.
Our Lady of Lourdes R.C. Church
65 Wright Ave., Malverne, (516) 599-1269
Celebrate the Eucharist at 6:45 a.m. and 9 a.m. on weekdays, 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturdays, and 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Sundays.
Bethlehem Assembly of God
12 E. Fairview Ave., Valley Stream
(516) 561-6150
Grief Share Support Group, which deals with the loss of a loved one through weekly topics from grief experts. Starts at 7:30 p.m.
