The Hempstead Town Board meet on Tuesday, July 12 at 10:30 a.m. at Nathan Bennett Pavilion, One Washington St, Hempstead. The Malverne Village Board of Trustees meet on Wednesday, July 6 at 7:30 p.m. at village hall, 99 Church St.


Malverne Village needs crossing guards for Nottingham Road and Hempstead Avenue. To help fill the void of the retired Barbara Graff, a position has been created to cover for guards that may be absent due to illness. Once the vacant position is filled, the "floater" would then cover any crossing for an absent crossing guard. In the event  there is no crossing guard absent, this "floater" would work at Village Hall in whatever capacity the Village Clerk deems necessary and appropriate (i.e. clerical, filing, etc.). Floaters will be paid $12 an hour or $7,400 a year, with the maximum hours being about 16 hours per week. This position is contingent upon the candidate successfully being tested and trained for school crossing guard duty.


Additionally, the Village is still seeking a part-time Parking Meter Attendant, whose primary responsibility is writing parking tickets. The starting salary is $9,000 a year with a maximum 19 hours per week. The hours for this position are flexible so long as they coincide with needs of our senior, full-time Parking Meter Attendant. Malverne residents will be hired on a preferred basis. Anyone interested should apply to Malverne Village Hall, 99 Church Street, Malverne, NY 11565.


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 Temple thrift shop is open every Tuesday, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.


Class Reunion.


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.


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.


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.


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.


Free concert on July 8.


The Nassau Pops Symphony Orchestra will be performing a free, outdoor concert at Memorial Park on Marcellus Road on Friday, July 8, at 8 p.m. The concert will feature singers Jack and Ann Cassin and the 14-year-old violin virtuoso Jeremy Stein Cushman. The rain location for the concert will be the Mineola Middle School. The park is handicap accessible and attendees are asked to provide their own seating. For more information call (516) 565-0646.


Lynbrook Baptist Church's


vacation bible school is open to students in kindergarten through sixth grade from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday, June 27 through Friday, July 1. Pre-registration is Sunday, June 12 from noon to 4 p.m. Lynbrook Baptist Church is located at 225 Earle Ave., Lynbrook.


Concert in the Park.


Come and hear the beautiful music of George Gershwin, the snappy tunes of Cole Porter, and the elegant jazz of Duke Ellington. Tap your toes to exciting Sousa marches. Sing along proudly to our patriotic selections, or favorites from the Broadway stage. The West Hempstead Civic Association's Concert in the Park series presents the North Shore Pops Concert Band on Sunday, July 10 at 6:30 p.m. at Hall's Pond Park on the corner of Nassau Boulevard and Hempstead Avenue in West Hempstead.


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.


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

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.


A day by the seaside.


Explore the tip of the South Fork. The bus leaves the library at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, July 18 for Montauk, where you'll lunch at the famous Gurney's. A guide will meet the group at 1 p.m. for a 90-minute bus tour of historic Montauk. The day concludes at Gosman's Dock. Browse through the quaint shops or indulge in sweets at the old-fashioned confectionary shoppe. A check for $60 is payable to the West Hempstead Public Library at registration, which is ongoing.


Malverne Public Library


61 St. Thomas Place


(516) 599-0750


History of Music.


Children in Kindergarten and up can learn about the role of music through history on Monday, July 11 at 3:25 p.m. Learn about different composers, their music and musical eras. Registration begins on June 27, 2005.


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 12, 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-Shirts.


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. Registration begins June 27, 2005. Classes are Mondays July 18, July 25 at 2:30 p.m.


Mothers of Malverne meet the first Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Malverne Public Library. For more info, call 599-8896.


Lakeview Public Library


1120 Woodfield Rd.


Rockville Centre


(516) 536-3071


Automotive 101.


With summer approaching, automobile upkeep is essential. On Saturday, June 25 at 10 a.m., a BOCES instructor will teach the basics of car maintenance. what to do if you breakdown, and when to change the oil.


Summer Reading Program


Students kindergarten through sixth grade are invited to the Lakeview Public Library Kick-Off Party from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 25. The Summer Reading Club will last from Tuesday, July 5 to Friday, August 12. There will also be an End-of-Summer Party on Saturday, August 13, so don't miss out on the fun!


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 starting Tuesday, July 5. Orientation is Thursday, June 30. Register for orientation by Thursday, June 23.