West Hempstead Library Board meets on Monday, Nov. 17 at 8 p.m. in the library’s community room.
Lakeview Library Board meets on Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 8 p.m. in the library.
West Hempstead Board of Education will hold its next business meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the West Hempstead High School video conference room.
Valley Stream District 13 Board of Education will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 8 p.m. at the Wheeler Avenue School.
Malverne Village Board meets on Wednesday, Nov. 5 at 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall on Church Street.
The Mothers of Malverne or MOM’s next meeting has not been announced. 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.
The West Hempstead Community Support and Civic Association will host a Shining Light on the Future meeting on Oct. 29 at 7:30 p.m. in the West Hempstead Middle School cafeteria. For more information, call (516) 733-0879.
Schools
The Jewish Community Center of West Hempstead’s Nursery School enrollment for the 2008 –09 school year is now under way. The center offers a program enriched with both Judaic and secular studies as well as guest educators and special programs. Special incentives are now being offered for early enrollment. To register, call Jackie at (516) 481-7057 or (516) 481-7448.
District 12’s Elementary Schools will host their annual Halloween Costume parades on Friday, Oct. 31. Davison Avenue’s will start at 1 p.m. and Maurice W. Downing’s will begin at 2 p.m.
The Malverne High School Scholarship Committee will host its annual Dinner Dance on Thursday, Nov. 6 from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Pompei Restaurant in West Hempstead. Michele C. Reed, the Malverne School District’s physician, has been chosen as this year’s honoree. The cost is $55 per person. Only checks will be accepted. Tickets purchased after Oct. 30 will be $60. All proceeds will go to scholarships for MHS seniors.
West Hempstead High School will host a College Planning for the Student Athlete program on Thursday, Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. in the high school’s auditorium.
St. Thomas the Apostle will host its 26th annual Craft Fair on Saturday, Nov. 22 from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. at the school. There will be holiday crafts and gifts, food and fun for the whole family. Vendors are wanted. For an application or more information, visit the St. Thomas the Apostle Parents' Club page at stthomasschool.net or call Cindy Thomas (516) 868-3705 and Petal Scantlebury (516) 489-8244.
The St. Thomas the Apostle School in West Hempstead will host its annual Fall Dinner Dance on Friday, Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the Chateau Briand in Carle Place. The dinner will celebrate faith, family and friends. For tickets and more information, call Melissa and Sal LaMagna at (516) 483-7228 or Maria and Greg Steiner at (516) 489-7989.
Around Town
A Ragamuffin Parade and Pumpkin Painting will be on Saturday, Oct. 25 at the Reese Park on Church Street in Malverne from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The Our Lady of Lourdes Parish’s Blood Drive will be held on Sunday, Oct. 26 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The drive take place in the Our Lady of Lourdes School’s basement. Walk-ins are welcome. For more information, call Denise Williams at (516) 887-4560.
All kids in Malverne and the surrounding areas are encourage to look for orange and black balloons in front of stores along Hempstead Avenue in Malverne on Oct. 31. Members of the Malverne Merchants and Professional Association with balloons in front of their stores will be giving out candy to kids to celebrate Halloween.
An Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Joseph Anthony Mandara of Boy Scout Troop 240 will be held on Sunday, Oct. 26 at 2 p.m. at Cathedral Post No. 1087 in West Hempstead.
Sign-up for Malverne’s annual Holiday Festivities will be on Saturday, Nov. 1 from 9 to 10 a.m. There will be tickets on sale for the Cookie Workshop, Breakfast with Santa, Bowling with Santa and Historical House Gala.
The Malverne Merchants Live Auction will be held on Friday, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Hall. The Malverne Merchants and Professional Association, Inc. will be having a live auction of fine art, sports and music memorabilia and more. Proceeds will benefit The Betterment & Beautification of Malverne. The preview start at 7 p.m. and the auction at 8 p.m. There will be hord'oeuvres, wine, fruit and cheese and soft drinks served. There will also be a door prize and raffle. Admission is $10 per person and $15 per couple. For tickets and more information, call (516) 593-7426.
Libraries
Malverne Public Library
61 St. Thomas Place
(516) 599-0750
A Fall Soups program will be held on Thursday, Oct. 23 from 1 to 3 p.m. This class will be your chance to learn the techniques that great chefs use to make their soup stocks and more. Come to the library to learn the basics and you can add many more soups to your repertoire. Registration has begun.
A Jump for Joy program will be held on Fridays, Oct. 24 and 31. Join Joyce Oddo for fun-filled sessions of music and movement with your toddler. 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.
Preschool Storytime will be held on Mondays, Oct. 27 and Nov. 3 and 10 at 1:30 p.m. This will be a special storytime just for children 3 1/2 through 5 years old who are not yet in kindergarten. There will be different kinds of stories read with lots of fun and interaction.
A Matinee Movie will be shown on Monday, Oct. 27 from 2 to 4 p.m. “What Happens in Vegas” will be shown.
A Rock Band for Teens program will be held on Monday, Oct. 27 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Presented by 2 X-Treme Entertainment Productions, this program is for teens ages 10 to 18. Come to the library to show off your guitar, drums or vocal skills. Registration has begun.
A Halloween Party will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 28 from 4 to 5 p.m. The party will feature songs and puppetry by Anna E. Kravis. This interactive program is designed to delight – not frighten – kids. It will be an event that is fun for the whole family. Come dressed in a costume and you might win a prize.
Tail Waggin’ Tutors: Reading to Dogs will be held on Wednesdays, Nov. 5 and 19 from 4 to 6 p.m. Children in kindergarten through fourth grade will have the opportunity to read to certified and trained therapy dogs.
Baby Lapsit program will be held on Thursday, Nov. 6 from 1 to 1:30 p.m. Come join Jeanne Hall for a fun-filled time with your baby. There will be stories, songs, movement and fun for toddlers ages 1 to 15 months. Registration has begun.
A Gershwin Jazz Concert will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 5 from 6:45 to 8:30 p.m. Come to the library to listen to inspiring instrumental jazz renditions of classics such as “I Got Rhythm,” “Summertime,” “Embraceable You” and many others.
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.
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.
West Hempstead Public Library 500 Hempstead Ave.
(516) 481-6591
A Storytime for Special Needs program will be held on Thursday, Oct. 23, 29 and 30 from 3:30 to 4 p.m. Children in grades first through fifth with special needs will enjoy books, songs and a craft.
A Decorate a Gourd program will be held on Thursday, Oct. 23 from 4:30 to 5 p.m. Children ages 4 to 6 can decorate a gourd with markers, colored paper, buttons and other creative items.
An Infants and Parents program will be held on Friday, Oct. 24 from 10 to 11 a.m. Babies aged 1-12 months and their parents will be guided in bonding, massage and play.
A Drop-In and Pop-Up program will be held on Sunday, Oct. 26 from 1 to 4 p.m. Come by to enjoy the many pop-up books that the library’s has.
A Concert will be held on Sunday, Oct. 26 at 2 p.m. Meritt and Moreau will entertain with show tunes, popular music and opera.
Storytime for 3’s and 4’s will be held on Monday, Oct. 27 from 10:30 to 11 a.m. and 2:30 to 3 p.m.
Storytime for K’s will be held on Monday, Oct. 27 from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m.
Storytime for Gr. 1-2 will be held on Monday, Oct. 27 from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m.
A Yoga Class will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 28 from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m.
Storytime for 2’s will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 28 from 10 to 10:30 a.m. and 11 to 11:30 a.m.
A Exercise Class will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 28 from 11 to 12:15 p.m.
A Knit and Crochet Class will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 28 from 7 to 9 p.m. The cost is $1.
A Book Discussion will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 29 at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Join the library as members discuss “Snow Flower and the Secret Fan” by Lisa See.
Storytime for 1’s will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 29 from 10 to 10:30 a.m. and 11 to 11:30 a.m.
Storytime for 4’s and 5’s will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 29 from 2:30 to 3 p.m.
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. Registration is required.
Exercise Classes will be on Thursdays, Oct. 30 and Nov. 6 and 13 at 7 p.m. This class will be taught by Kathy Wazmer and is sponsored by the Arthritis Foundation.
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.
