The Malverne Village Board of Trustees will meet on Wednesday, August 3 at 7:30 p.m. at village hall, 99 Church St.


Neighborhood Watch. Malverne Neighborhood Watch meets every third Wednesday of the month at the Malverne Public Library. For more information, call Joe Lanzetta, president, at 599-2343.


The West Hempstead Public Library's Board of Trustees meets the fourth Monday of every month.


The Malverne Public Library's Board of Trustees meets the third Monday of every month.


Malverne Homemakers meetings are held the first Tuesday of the month at 8 p.m. at the Malverne Community Presbyterian Church on Nottingham Road.

Religious Services and events

Congregation Beth Israel, 141 Hilton Avenue in Hempstead, holds Friday night services on the third Friday of each month at 7:45 p.m. Services are followed by a program/speaker and Oneg Shabbat. Weekly Saturday services are held at 9 a.m. and followed by Kiddish and discussion. For further information regarding services, please call the Temple at 794-0352 or 594-1393.


The Grace Lutheran Church of Malverne presents a defensive driving course sponsored by the National Safety Council on Monday, July 18 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Participants will receive a mandatory insurance premium reduction and violation point totals will be reduced. For more information and registration, call 599-6626.


West Hempstead JCC. The Jewish Community Center of West Hempstead, 711 Dogwood Avenue, holds daily Minyan services, Mondays through Thursdays at 6:40 a.m.and 8 p.m.; on Fridays at 6:40 a.m. and candle lighting; and on Sundays at 8:30 a.m. and 8 p.m.


Malverne Jewish Center. 1 Norwood Ave. Friday night services are every Saturday 9:30 a.m., every Sunday at 9 a.m. and the last Friday of each month, . Collation and discussion immediately follow services. Rashi's commentary on Deuteronomy Shabbat afternoons, ongoing. Torah reading/cantillation Sunday mornings, following Minyan. Call 593-6364 for reservations and information.


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.


The Congregation Beth Israel thrift shop is open every Tuesday, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Special Events

Annual Clambake The Malverne American Legion will hold their eighteenth annual Clambake on Saturday, August 6. The Clambake will offer hamburgers, hotdogs, salads, beer, soda and, of course, fresh clams. The even will start at 4 p.m. and there is a $16 per person donation. For more information, call 792-6043.


Concert in the Park


The West Hempstead Civic Association's Concert in the Park series presents the Hooligans Irish Band on Sunday, July 24 at 6:30 p.m. at Hall's Pond Park on the corner of Nassau Boulevard and Hempstead Avenue in West Hempstead.


Class Reunions


A 30th reunion of the West Hempstead High School Class of 1975 is planned for Oct. 14 at the Garden City Casino, 51 Cathedral Ave., Garden City. Help is needed to inform transplanted classmates about the reunion. Call Mary at (516) 483-9167 or maos14@aol.com.


St. Mary, Star of the Sea of Far Rockaway is holding a 50th reunion for Alums from graduating classes of 54-57. The event will be held Saturday night October 15, 2005 at the Coyote Grill/Restaurant, Island Park. For further info, contact Suzanne Mills '55 at zannemcz@aol.com or Mary Ellen McGroary at Mcgroarye051@aol.com


Books for veterans


The Friends of the Malverne Public Library are turning to church groups, civic and service associations and citizens to be a part of their annual Books for Veterans program. For nearly 35 years they have provided paperback books and magazine subscriptions to hospitalized veterans in nearby V.A. hospitals. Because the Friends' coordinate the program themselves, every dollar contributed is used for the actual purchase of books and magazine subscriptions. Checks are made payable to Friends of the Malverne Public Library care of Mrs. Stewart R. Morrow, 10 Cedar Road, Malverne, NY 11565.

Library Events

West Hempstead Public Library


252 Chestnut Street


(516) 481-6591


Summer reading club.


The Children's Room's Summer Reading Club is open to children ages three to students entering 5th grade.


The Thimble Island Cruise                 The Thimbles in Connecticut number in the hundreds and are named after a thimble-shaped berry. Some of the islands are so small that a single cottage covers their surfaces. A few islands are large, with a dozen or so houses snuggled together. We invite you to cruise to the Thimble Islands, and share a fascinating narrated boat ride describing the glacier formed rock islands, with unique Victorian homes perched on atop. After the cruise, you'll lunch at the famous U.S.S. Chowder Pot where New England Chowder will be served first. Choose your entree: Seafood Imperial, Baked Stuffed Sole or Breast of Chicken Piccatta. To top off this delicious luncheon will be a Cheesecake Roll. Our day will end with a shopping spree at The Outlets at Clinton. A $67 check is payable to the West Hempstead Public Library at registration, which is ongoing. There will be an 8:30 a.m. pick-up at the library and return at about 8:00 p.m. Please join us on Wednesday, August 10.


Malverne Public Library


61 St. Thomas Place


(516) 599-0750


Teddy Bear Story Time


Children ages 3 1/2 to 7 are invited to come with an adult and a stuffed animal for story time on Tuesdays July 19, July 26 at 7:30 p.m. Wear comfortable clothing and listen to some great stories. Registration begins on June 27, 2005.


Tye Dye T-Shirt


Come to the library and work on a musical shirt! One day for painting and one day for Tie-Dye! You supply the clothing and we'll supply the paints and dye. Classes are Mondays July 18, July 25 at 2:30 p.m.


Sticky Situation Bring your imagination and your feet to the library and create some cool, unique flip-flops using duct tape. The event will be held on Wednesday, August 10 at 7:30 p.m. and is open to teens grades 6-12. There is a $3 material fee


Lakeview Public Library


1120 Woodfield Rd.


Rockville Centre


(516) 536-3071


Book Buddies.


Teens, become a "Book Buddy" to students ages 6 and up. Just listen to children give oral book reports every Monday and Tuesday throughout the summer.


Teen Audio Book Club


Students in grades 7 through 12 are invited to listen to "War of the Worlds" by H.G. Wells on CD and read the book at the same time. The group will meet on Mondays July 25 and August 1, and 8 at 1:30 p.m.


Time To Tune In "Tune in @ Your Library" is a free summer program designed to encourage chidren and teens to read during the summer for pleasure in a relaxed setting. Book reports are due Mondays and Tuesdays.


Tiny Tunes Infants and children up to 4-years of age are invited to take part in the Tiny Tunes Read-To-Me-Club. Call for more information.