in the Senior Center Building, James Street, adjacent to Village Hall, Atlantic Ave. Anyone who is seriously interested in becoming a member can come to find out the details. For more information, call Carol at (516) 593-4457.
Come to tea The American Legion Ladies Tea will be held on Sun., Sept. 28 from 1 to 4 p.m. Enjoy tea sandwiches, scones and delectable desserts. Raffle prizes and wear your hat for the Hat Contest. $20. The American Legion Post #958 is located at 71 Main St. East Rockaway. For tickets call Mary at (516) 872-0108.
Autism conference at Molloy
The Music Therapy Graduate Department at Molloy College will host Engaging Autism Through Music: Developments in Music Therapy with Children on the Autistic Spectrum on Oct. 4. For more information contact John Carpente, MA, LCAT, MT-BC, NRMT at 516.678.5000 ext 6192, or via email at jcarpente@molloy.edu.
Blessing of the Pets On Sun., Oct. 5, Christ Episcopal Church of Lynbrook, located at the intersection of Peninsula Blvd & Hempstead Ave, will be holding its' 27th Annual Blessing of the Pets. All people and pets are welcomed to join us in the Rectory garden adjacent to the Church at 1 p.m. In the event of rain, the Blessing will be held inside. Please have your pets safely caged and/or leashed. For more information, call (516) 599-4109.
Blood Drive on Sun. Oct. 5, St. Raymond's Church, 263 Atlantic Ave., East Rockaway, will hold their annual fall blood drive from 8:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. in the school cafeteria. For information and to make an appointment, call the Parish Social Ministry at (516) 887-9197.
Kids rock On Oct. 4, at 11 a.m., Grace Playschool is presenting a solo show featuring Parents' Choice Silver Award winner Brady Rymer. Wesley hall in St. James Church, St. James and Forest avenues. Brady Rymer, a playful kid rocker with veteran songwriter/arranger roots, has created a good-times musical celebration that rocks out in undiluted fun. $10 per ticket . For more information E-mail graceplayschool@verizon.net, or call (516) 593-0769.
Crafty women On Sat., Oct. 11, the Women of St. James will be hosting their fall craft fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Something for everyone! Vendors wanted, call the church office to reserve a table, $35. Also, a plant and pumpkin sale, all sizes; baked goods, and novelties. St. James Methodist Church, Forest Ave. and St. James Pl. Lynbrook. (516) 599-5148.
Yom Kippur services Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre/Congregation Etz Chaim welcomes non-affiliated Jews in our area to participate in our Community Yizkor Service. The Service will be held at on Yom Kippur, Thurs., Oct. 9 at 3:30 p.m. There is no charge for this service. HERJC/ Congregation Etz Chaim, is an Egalitarian Conservative Congregation located at 295 Main Street, East Rockaway. For more information, call (516) 599-2634.
Treasures for sale Come to Congregation Beth David's Thrift Shop on Oct. 12 and 13, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a large selection of glassware, books, clothing, shoes, household appliances, art work, jewelry and many new items. All priced to sell. Beth David is located at 188 Vincent Ave., Lynbrook between Sunrise Hwy. and Merrick Rd. For more information call (516) 599-9464.
Vendors wanted for Molloy College Craft Fair to be held on Sat., October 11, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Indoors. For more information call - (516) 678-5000 ext. 6430.
Oktoberfest - Prost! St. Mary's/Maris Stella Council, Knights of Columbus, is hosting Ocktoberfest 2008 on Sat., Oct. 18, from 1 to 10 p.m. Enjoy beer/wine tasting, spirits, authentic German food, genuine German music and dancing, raffles, prizes, games, face painting, pumpkin decorating, free parking. $5 for adults, $3 for young children, children under 12, free. Vendors wanted, welcomed. For more information, contact Gary Knepple at (516) 668-2653 or Pete Kainy at (516) 314-8043.
A night at the Opera Temple Emanu-El of Lynbrook will present a Night at the Opera, featureing noted voice teacher Arthur Levy and his professional students. Sat., Oct. 25. Wine and cheese at 7:30 p.m., performance at 8 p.m. Desserts to follow. $20 per person, send check payable to Temple Emanu-El by Oct 16, to One Saperstein Plaza Lynbrook, NY 11563. Mark envelope "Opera." For more information call Sheila Plotkin at (516) 593-4004.
Breast cancer awareness The WRJ/Sisterhood of Temple Emanu-El of Lynbrook is hosting a special dinner and meeting on Tues. Oct. 28, at 6:30 p.m. In observance of Breast Cancer Awareness month, the guest speaker will be Susan Levy of the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program $20 per person for dinner, or come for the program only at 8 p.m. at no charge. This is an issue that affects everyone - women and men of all ages. Make your reservations early by sending checks to WRJ/Sisterhood, attn: Janet Gelfand, Temple Emanu-El, One Saperstein Plaza, Lynbrook, Ny 11563 no later than Oct. 21.
