West Hempstead Library Board meets on Monday, Dec. 15 at 8 p.m. in the library’s community room.
Lakeview Library Board meets on Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 8 p.m. in the library.
Malverne Board of Education meets on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 8 p.m. in the Malverne High School library.
West Hempstead Board of Education meets on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the Chestnut Street Board Room.
Malverne Village Board meets on Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall on Church Street.
Hempstead Aglow Lighthouse meets on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Trinity Hospitality Center in West Hempstead.
The Mothers of Malverne or MOM meets on Thursday, Dec. 11 at 7:30 p.m. This meeting will be the organization’s Annual Vendor Night where various vendors will be present for mothers to get a jump start on their holiday shopping. The group meets monthly from September to June to provide a social and support network for mothers of young children as well as events for kids. For more information, visit the group’s Web site at momsofmalverne.tripod.com or email mothersofmalverne@yahoo.com.
Schools
Malverne High School’s Football Dinner will be held on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 6 p.m.
West Hempstead Middle School’s Winter Concert will be held on Thursday, Dec. 11 in the school’s auditorium.
James A. Dever School in Valley Stream District 13 will host a holiday craft fair and boutique on Saturday Dec. 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The school is located at 585 N. Corona Ave.
Around Town
The Malverne Historical Society’s Annual Holiday Gala will be held on Friday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. at the Historical House on Ocean Avenue. Tickets are $20 per person and reservations are a must. For tickets or more information, call (516) 792-1910 or Village Hall at (516) 599-1200.
The West Hempstead community will have its Holiday at Hall's celebration on Sunday, Dec. 7 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Hall's Pond Park on Hempstead Avenue. Santa is arriving at 3:30 p.m. and the lighting of the Menorah, Creche and Christmas tree will be at 4:30 p.m. The event will feature train and pony rides, costumed characters, games, a juggler and clown and cookie and ornament decorating. In case of inclement weather, call (516) 733-0879 for alternate location.
A Giant Book and Music Sale will be held on Friday, Dec. 12 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 13 from 7 to 11 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center of West Hempstead. Book, LP and 45 RPM donations are needed for the event. Donations can be left in the temple’s coatroom. A letter for donations will be provided upon request, just leave a note with donation and your name and address. For additional information, please call (516) 481-7448 or e-mail edleah@aol.com
The annual West Hempstead AMIT pre-Hanukkah boutique will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 9 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center of West Hempstead. The boutique will feature gifts, accessories and much more.For more information, call Dafna Adler at (516) 483-3144 or Eleanor Klein (516) 565-1357.
The St. Thomas the Apostle Parish will host a three day mission from Sunday, Dec. 14 to Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the church for local catholics. The programs will be presented by Deacon John Lozano, who is a West Hempstead native for Advent mission. The purpose of these missions is to awaken and reengage a living personal encounter with God. For more information, call (516) 489-8585.
Libraries
Malverne Public Library
61 St. Thomas Place
(516) 599-0750
The movie “Kung Fu Panda” will be shown on Friday, Nov. 28 at 1:30 p.m. This is for children accompanied by an adult.
A Yoga for Teens program will be held on Mondays, Dec. 1 and 8 from 7 to 8 p.m. Teens in fifth grade or higher can come to the library to learn how to stretch out, breathe deeply and fully relax. Please wear lose clothing and bring a mat or towel. Sign-up has started.
The Art of Gift Wrapping will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 2 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Learn the proper way to wrap your gifts. Participants will be able to wrap two gifts. The class size is limited to 15 people. Please bring in two gifts that are the size of a shirt or sweater box and a sharp pair of scissors. There is a $10 materials fee, which must be paid at the time of registration.
A Musical Moppets program will be held on Friday, Dec. 5 from 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. Children age 18 months to 3 1/2 accompanied by an adult, can come to the library to sing, dance and play. There will be nursery rhymes, fingerplays, music, movement and more.
A Holiday Present Craft: Coasters program will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 10. Come decorate coasters to make a special holiday gift for a loved one. Children ages 2 1/2 through 5 can come with an adult from 3 to 3:30 p.m., and children in grades kindergarten through sixth can come from 4 to 4:30 p.m. Registration begins Monday, Nov. 10.
West Hempstead Public Library
500 Hempstead Ave.
(516) 481-6591
A Concert will be held on Sunday, Nov. 30 at 2 p.m. Come to the library and enjoy Hinantillan.
A Yoga class will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 2 and 9 from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m.
Pajama Storytime will be held on Monday, Dec. 1 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 pajamas.
Playtime hours will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 3 and 10 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
A Defensive Driving course will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 3 from 6:45 to 9:45 p.m. Drivers of all ages can take this two-day driving course. The class continues on Wednesday, Dec. 10. This course can reduce up to four points from your license and reduce your collision and liability insurance by 10 percent. The cost is $40 per person and please make checks payable to Defensive Driving Program, Inc. Bring your driver's license and checkbook when registering.
Bilingual Storytime will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 3 and 10 from 7 to 7:45 p.m. Parents and their children ages 3 to 6 can join the library for stories, songs and crafts in Spanish and English.
A Holiday House program will be held on Thursday, Dec. 4 from 7 to 8:15 p.m. Teens will construct and decorate a holiday house and candy cottage using icing, graham crackers, candy and more. The cost is $4 for a materials meeting.
A Make Your Own Calendar program will be held on Thursday, Dec. 11 at 4:30 p.m. Decorate a 2009 calendar using stickers, crayons, markers and more.
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 Mondays, Dec. 1, 8, 15 and 22 at 2 p.m.
Belly Dancing Classes will be held on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 2 p.m. Bring a scarf and wear comfortable clothing. Instructor Martha Mancilla will be teaching the classes.
Dance Lessons will be held on Wednesdays during November and December at 7 p.m. Learn the Macarena on Wednesday, Dec. 3 and the Chicago Strut on Wednesday, Dec. 17.
Computer Fifth Grade for adults will be held on Saturday, Dec. 5 at 10 a.m. Adults will learn how to save data and photographs to a CD or DVD and burn their own music.
Sudoku for Beginners will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 6 p.m. You can have fun while learning the new Sudoku game craze.
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.
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 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.
