The Church of the Nazarene, 124 Garfield Place in E. Rockaway, is having a Children's Time Out on Fri., Mar. 2, from 4-5:30 p.m. Crafts, snacks and playtime all for $2 donation. Call (516) 887-0739 or visit www.eastrockawaynazarene.com for more details.
A joyful noise The Acts II Coffeehouse, 124 Garfield Place, presents the Joyful Noise band. Enjoy Christian entertainment at its best on Sat., Mar. 3 at 8pm. $5 at the door. Call (516) 593-9430 or visit www.eastrockawaynazarene.com for more details.
Paella time A la Carte Cooking School, 32 Atlantic Ave. in Lynbrook, is offering a Tapas and Paella cooking class on Tues., Mar. 6 from 7-10 p.m. Learn to create these dishes for a crowd. $89 per person. To reserve a space call (516) 599-2922.
Look not upon our sins Author Georgettee Symonds discusses her novel, ³Look Not Upon Our Sins,² on Wed, Mar. 7 at 7:30 p.m. Admission s free. The book follows the lives of three generations of Irish women, from the turn of the 20th century into the 1950¹s. Copies of the book will be available for purchase from the author.
Supermarket Bingo A Supermarket Bingo fundraiser will be held onFri., Mar. 9 at 7 p.m. Admission is $10 and includes a three pack of games and one pack of specials. St. Mary¹s Knights of Columbus, 78 Hempstead Ave., Lynbrook.
Seeking vendors for fair Senior Care at Lynbrook will be hosting a Health Fair on Sun., May 20, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Exhibits, booths, food, and entertainment provided by the contestants of Mrs. Senior America. For all ages,everyone is the community is welcomed. Anyone wishing to exhibit, please call Erica at (516) 593-2424.
Recreation
East Rockaway Recreation is offering the following winter programs. For more information call (516) 887-6321.
Parent/Toddler Playtime On Mon. or Fri. mornings 9:45-11 a.m. playtime, art, story-time, and music in a relaxed environment. Fee: $150 for 15 weeks, Jan. 22 to May 24.
Almost Real School Mon. 12:30 p.m.-1:45 p.m. or Thurs. mornings 9:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. structured program for parents and toddlers ages 2-3 to participate in playtime, art, story-time, and music. Fee is $150 for 15 weeks.
Enrichment for kids Designed for children ages 3- 5 to strengthen the skills; drop off program, Fridays. from 1-2:15 p.m.; children must be potty trained. Fee: $140 for 14 weeks, Jan. 26-May 18. Writing tablets, crayons, and pencils included.
Sports clinic for kids The organized Open Recreation Night is designed to give kids something to do on Fri. nights. From floor hockey to dodge ball, kids will participate in a variety of organized games weekly. Grades 3-6 will meet from 7-8:15 p.m. and Grades 7-10 will meet from 8:30-10 p.m. Fee: $100 for 12 sessions at Rhame Ave. Jan. 5 to Apr. 27.
Cheerleading Friday Cheerleading program by F.A.S.T Athletics for eight sessions from 3:45-4:45 p.m. ,two groups (gr. 1-3 and gr. 4-6). Teaches the basic skills of cheerleading, including proper arm motions and placement as well as jump techniques, cheers, stunts and dances. Children will present a short routine they have prepared for family and friends at end. Fee: $90.
Fitness for kids Second half of children¹s healthy living program for boys and girls Grades K-3. The class will be on Mondays from 3:30 - 4:15 p.m. Jan. 22-Mar. 19.
Creative ballet for tiny toes Wed., 9:30-10:15 a.m. for young dancers (2-3) and their caregivers to experience the magic of creative movement and ballet Fee: $65 for 8 sessions, runs Jan. 17 to Mar. 28.
Adult co-ed volleyball Mon. 8:30-10 p.m. East Rockaway High School for 12 sessions Jan. 8 to Apr. 30. Fee: $50 per person.
Infant massage Hands-on class for parents, learn how to massage infant or young toddler. Four sessions on Tues.9:15 - 10:15 a.m. Jan. 23, Jan. 30, Feb. 6 and Feb. 13. Please bring a cozy blanket.
Moving to the beat For seniors - Short dance sequences will be included; stretching and toning in a dance-like atmosphere. Thurs. 12:45-1:30 p.m. For 10 sessions Jan.18 to Mar. 29; Fee: $50
Adult scrapbooking On Tues. evenings from 7-9 p.m. bring your photos and an album and have fun working on pages. Fee: $50 (13 sessions 1/16- 4/27) New to scrapping? Sign up for a free short story introduction night on Jan 9.
Libraries
East Rockaway Library
Mon. Tues., Thurs. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Wed.. Fri. Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 477 Atlantic Ave. For information call (516) 599-1664 or www.nassaulibrary.org/eastrock.
Electronic filing at E.R. AARP Electronic filing will be on Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. No appointment is necessary. First come, first served. Feb. 1 to Apr. 12. Call the library for more information.
Lynbrook Public Library
Mon. Wed. Thurs. 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Tues., 1 p.m.-9 p.m.; Fri.& Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Eldert St. and Carpenter Ave. Call (516) 599-8630, or www.nassaulibrary.org/lynbrook.
Grab a movie ³Grab Bag² Movie Matinee every Tuesday during Jan. and Feb. (except Jan. 16 and Feb. 20), the library will be showing feature films at 1:30 p.m. in the community room. Admission is free.
A Passage to India The Lynbrook Literary Club will discuss A Passage to India by E.M. Forster. The Club will meet on Mon., Mar. 5, at 1 p.m. Copies of the book will be available at the Circulation Desk. Everyone is welcome to attend the club¹s monthly meetings, held in the Library¹s Board Roo
Household Gods On Wed., Mar. 7, at 7:30 p.m. The Evening Book Club will discuss ³Household Gods² by Judith Tarr and Harry Turtledove. A limited number of copies of the book are available at the library, and are available on a first come, first served basis. Copies of the book will be available at the Circulation Desk. Members of other libraries are cordially invited to attend the discussion.
DVDs to download A new service available through the Lynbrook Public Library is called ³MyLibrarydv.² Through June, the Library will be offering DVD-quality videos you can download to your PC or MAC* that you can watch any time and anywhere you have your computer, absolutely free. All you need is your Lynbrook Library borrower¹s card. ³MyLibrarydv² currently offers more than 280 hours of popular network programming, including movies like Stagecoach and Night of the Living Dead, cooking shows such as Julia & Jacques Cooking at Home and Lidia¹s Italian-American Kitchen, travelogues, author interviews, and more. Programs can be borrowed for up to seven days. For more information, stop by the library or call (516) 599-8630 and ask for Reference.
Religious
Our Lady of Peace presents: Wed., Mar. 7. at 7:00 p.m., Our Lady of Peace Church, 26 Fowler Ave., Lynbrook will present The Prodigal Daughter, a special evening of song and scripture presented by Mezzo Soprano, Doreen Firestone, Our Lady of Peace Leader of Song. Ms. Firestone has performed concerts at the Lynbrook Library for S.E.A.L.
On Thurs., Mar. 8, 7:30 p.m. Men¹s Lenten Evening of Prayer and Lenten Reflection, ³Finding God in Your Everyday Life² with Deacon Tom Evrard.
Mar. 26, 27, 28, at 7:30 p.m. Parish Lenten Mission with Fr. Tom O¹Connor, OSB, Glastonbury Abbey, MA.Reconciliation will available on March 27. A Lenten reflection will be given at the daily; 9:00 a.m. Mass.
Celebración de la Fé ~ Celebration of Faith is on Mon., Apr. 2, 2007 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm in Our Lady of Peace Church. Join this opportunity for the Hispanic & English speaking communities to come together in prayer, song, and fellowship. Bring a friend. All are welcome.
Congregation Beth David
Discussion Group "Torah, Talmud and Beyond" Tues., 8:30 p.m. Ongoing weekly group led by Rabbi Howard Diamond, on topics of Jewish interest, featuring occasional guest speakers. Group held at synagogue, 188 Vincent Ave., Lynbrook. Contact office for information (516) 599-9464. No group on Feb 20.
Adult Bat Mitzvah Group Tues. Evenings 7:15 p.m. For adult women who have never had a Bat Mitzvah and /or never learned to read Hebrew. (close to additional participants at this time) Note No Group on Tues Feb 20th
Smoke Free Bingo Tues. 10:30 a.m. In Korman Hall, Early Bird Specials preceding games. Free coffee before 9 a.m. sandwiches, coffee/tea and snacks available for purchase. For further information, contact the synagogue office (516)599-9464.
Thrift Shop Tues. 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Large selection of new and gently used merchandise, including clothing, shoes , jewelry, household appliances and equipment, glassware bric-a-brac, books, etc. priced to sell, on second floor at 188 Vincent Ave., Lynbrook. Donations of merchandise accepted contact office (516) 599-9464
Judaica shop Specialty gift shop features unique holiday items and special Shabbat, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, wedding gifts and other unusual merchandise. Catalogs are available for additional itmes not stocked. Contact Joan at synagogue office (516) 599-9464
Sisterhood Book Group Ongoing group meets approximately once every six weeks Thurs. 3:30 p.m. lively dicussion on books chosen and read by members. Contact Rita at synagogue office (516)599-9464
Christ Episcopal Church services welcomes all to attend services: 7:45 a.m.Morning Prayer, 8 a.m. Said Eucharist, 10 a.m. Sung Eucharist, Sunday School and Coffee Hour. Located at the intersection of Peninsula Blvd and Hempstead Ave. in Lynbrook. For more information call (516)599-4109.
Church of the Nazarene The East Rockaway Nazarene Church, Pastor Stephan Hurkens, has a schedule as follows:
Sunday Service - 10 a.m.
Sunday School - 10 a.m.
Prayer meetings - 9 a.m. and 6 sp.m. on Sundays.
Located at 124 Garfield Pl., East Rockaway. All are welcome. For more information call (516) 599-3116.
For seniors
Put sunshine in your life The Senior Sunshine Club of Lynbrook meets the first, second and third Friday of every month at Greis Park, Lynbrook from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information call (516) 887-0741, (516) 599-8000, or (516) 481-4060.
AARP meetings The Lynbrook AARP Chapter #3565 meets the 4th Fri. of the month at the Greis Park Rec. Center, One Wilbur St., Lynbrook. Call (516) 593-1544.
Seniors rock The senior center is open on Mondays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come and socialize with your fellow seniors from the neighborhood. For more information, and for upcoming events, call Director Elaine Scheinfeld at (516) 887-6322.
Senior Citizen Club of Lynbrook Weds. from 11 a.m.-12 noon for refreshments, 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. for programs. Call Mary at (516) 599-7207 or the Recreation Dept. (516) 599-8000.
Seniors in Cyberspace Lynbrook students are forming clubs throughout the district for senior citizens, will meet to learn more about computers, explore the Internet. For more information, call the main office of the school that's most convenient to you.
Group meetings
Rotary Club Rotary meets Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at The Atria, Peninsula Blvd in Lynbrook. For further information call Lucy Tully at 516-317-6151.
All American The American Legion Post #335 holds meetings on the first Thurs. of each month from 3:30-5:30 p.m. at the VFW Hall, 235 Merrick Rd. in Lynbrook. New members welcomed. For more information call Henry at (516) 593-6163 or (516) 887-4260, or Jack (516) 887-4260.
The Homemakers Council of Nassau County, Lynbrook day chapter meets every Monday at 10 a.m. at the Lynbrook Recreation Center. For information call (516) 599-8650
Ciao, Italian Americans! The Long Island Society of Italian Amerimeets on the 2nd Tues. of the month at the Elks Club. 200 members, sponsor bus trips, dances, special events, etc. If you would like to join, call Ernie at (516) 285-9700
Members wanted St. Mary's Council #2228 is looking for new members. If you are a Catholic male age 18 or over, who lives in Nassau County call Brian Barry, Recording Secretary and Public Relations Coordinator at (516) 426-2356.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3350 of East Rockaway accepting members. Meetings at 7 p.m. on the second Tues. of every month. For more information, call the VFW Post at (516) 887-8170.
SeniorCare space available Room available, available to speakers, local business, fraternal organizations and even musicians. and charitable groups. A chef is available. For information, call (516) 593-2424.
Support groups
Dealing with loss GriefShare, a support group dealing with the loss of a loved one, through weekly DVD topics from grief experts, followed by discussion amongst others dealing with loss. Starting February 22 at 7:30 p.m., Bethlehem Assembly of God, Valley Stream. Call (516) 561-6150 for more information.
Breastfeeding support Women interested in information and support about breastfeeding their baby are welcome to attend regular meetings. The next scheduled meeting is Thurs. Mar. 1 at 8:15 p.m., 659 Scranton Ave., Lynbrook. For more information call Barbara at (516) 593-7976.
Mother to mother The Mother's Center of Southwest Nassau discussion group, weekly for 8 weeks from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Childcare is provided. 100 Main St., East Rockaway, (516) 599-7788 or www.motherscenter.org
