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, Oct. 8 at 8 p.m. in the library.
Malverne Board of Education meets on Tuesday, Oct. 14 at 8 p.m. in the Malverne High School library.
West Hempstead Board of Education will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 7:30 p.m. in the Chestnut Street School board room.
Valley Stream District 13 Board of Education will hold its next committee meeting on Monday, Oct. 20 at 8 p.m. in the district board room. The next regular business meeting will be held 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 will meet on Thursday, Oct. 2 at 7:30 p.m. at Malverne Village Hall. 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.
Around Town
Malverne High School’s annual Homecoming Parade will be on Saturday, Oct. 4 at 2 p.m. The parade will feature the state champion Malverne High School Marching Band as well as the Junior High School Marching Band. The band and students will be marching down Ocean Avenue to Malverne High. Then, the Malverne High football team will play Locust Valley at 3 p.m. The school’s band will also perform during half-time. The Malverne School District will also host a grand opening ceremony for the high school's new track, and it will be opened by MHS graduate and Olympic gold medalist Derrick Adkins.
The Southwest Nassau League of Women Voters will host its Annual Candidates Forum on Monday, Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. at Hewlett Woodmere Public Library. Candidates Jack M. Martins, Carolyn McCarthy, Dean G. Skelos, Roy D. Simon, Robert D. Bara, Joseph J. Ferrara, Michael G. McGinty and Harvey Weisenberg have all been invited. The public is also invited to attend.
The Mothers of Malverne will host its 30th Anniversary Dinner on Thursday, Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. at the Pompei Restaurant on Hempstead Avenue in West Hempstead. This is a ladies only event. There will be dinner, drinks and dancing. The cost is $55 per person. For more information, call Nicole Signora at (516) 684-9348 or Jeanine DiFiore at (516) 837-9776.
The Malverne Civic Association will host an Evening of Good Taste on Friday, Oct. 17 from 7 to 10 p.m. This wine tasting event wil take place at the Malverne Historical House. The cost is $20.
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.
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.
Libraries
Malverne Public Library
61 St. Thomas Place
(516) 599-0750
A Jump for Joy program will be on Fridays, Oct. 3,10,17,24 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 on Mondays, Oct. 6, 20, 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.
K-2nd Grade Story and Craft will be on Monday, Oct. 7, 14, and 21 and Nov. 4 and 18 from 4 to 4:45 p.m. Listen to some great books and make something you can take home afterwards.
Tail Waggin’ Tutors: Reading to Dogs will be on Wednesdays, Oct. 8 and 22 and 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.
It’s Slime Time will be on Tuesday, Oct. 21 from 7 to 8 p.m. Children in second through six grade can come to the library to find out all about slime and similar substances in this hands-on science program. They will bring home their own slime.
A Fall Soups program will be 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 Rock Band for Teens program w ill be 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 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 in costume and you might win a prize.
Baby Lapsit program will be 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.
West Hempstead Public Library 500 Hempstead Ave.
(516) 481-6591
The movie “Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day” will be shown on Friday, Oct. 3 at 1:30 p.m.
Parenting and Playtime program will be on Wednesday, Oct. 8 from 9:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. This will be an informal workshop for a parent or caregiver and children from ages 1 to 3. Specialists in early childhood concerns will attend to address issues and answer questions.
An Infants and Parents program will be on Friday, Oct. 3 and Monday, Oct. 10 from 10 to 11 a.m. Children ages 1-12 months and their parents will be guided in bonding, massage and play.
Pajama Storytime will be on Monday, Oct. 6 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 Yoga Class will be on Tuesday, Oct. 7 from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Come and learn all about Yoga in nine sessions. The cost is $25.
An Exercise Class will be on Tuesday, Oct. 7 from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. This six-week exercise class is for those with arthritis or fibromyalgia. The cost is $12.
A College Application Essay Workshop will be on Tuesday, Oct. 7 from 7 to 9 p.m. Come and learn how to write a dynamic college application essay. The cost is $2.
Storytime for 3’s and 4’s will be on Monday, Oct. 13 from 10:30 to 11 a.m. and 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.
Yoga Classes will be on Wednesdays, Oct. 8,15, and 22 at 2 p.m. The class will be taught by instructor Joe Cilmi.
Exercise Class will be on Thursdays, Oct. 9,16,23 and 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.
Africa Visited with Robert Green, Jr. will be on Saturday, Oct. 4 at 2 p.m. Join Mr. Green for an educational and informative slide tour of eight African countries. Light refreshments will be served.
Auto and Home
Insurance explained program will be on Monday, Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. Marques McFarlin of Liberty Mutual, will be on hand to explain what to look for and what questions to ask when purchasing auto and home insurance.
Investment Basics Seminar will be on Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. Janine Gonzalez of First Investors Corp. will give information about basic investing. Topics include: financial goal setting, mutual fund investing, risk of investing and working with financial service representatives and more.
A book signing will be on Saturday, Oct. 11 from 2 to 5 p.m. All authors must register before Wednesday, Oct. 8. Space is limited and it’s a first come, first served basis.
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.
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.
