on Sunday, Oct. 8, 1 p.m. Entice our palate and learn the differences among the myriad exotic olive oils available today. Demonstration and lecture by Joe Canzoneri and son. The society is located in the Joseph L. Landers Restoration Home, 369 Ocean Avenue, Malverne. Call (516) 825-5787 for more information.

Library Events

Lakeview Public Library


1120 Woodfield Rd.


Rockville Centre


(516) 536-3071


Single Parents - The Stress Factor Have you ever felt overwhelmed as a parent? Did you know 95% of all health problems arise as a result of STRESS? If you desire a life where you dramatically cut back on the amount of stress affecting you and at the same time develop an amazing relationship with your children- then you MUST sign up for this course!! As an added incentive, we will be raffling off a prize worth over $2500!! Seating is limited!! Don't wait, sign up today!


Homework Help Every Tuesday and Thursday, 3:30 - 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 will be provided. Registration is required and ongoing.


Malverne Public Library


61 St. Thomas Place


(516) 599-0750


Independent film "Monster Thursday," directed by Arild Ostin Ommundsen, will be shown at 2 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 15. A tale of surfing and a love triangle on Norway's west coast. Which way will the waves break? The film is in Norwegian with English subtitles. 103 minutes.


Teen yoga program on Monday, Sept. 25 at 7 p.m. Stretch, relax and tone your body with instructor Lee Perrotta. Dress comfortably with loose clothing, and bring a towel or mat for your comfort. The program lasts for one hour. Registration is open.


Introduction to Microsoft Excel, 7 - 9 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 26. Learn the basics of the world's most popular spreadsheet program, including creating, editing and formatting worksheets, formulas, and much more. Prerequisites: you should have completed Computer Kindergarten for Grownups and Computer First and Second Grade for Grownups, or have equivalent knowledge, prior to taking this course. Sign up at the library.


Defensive driving course on Saturday, Sept. 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Course open to drivers of all ages. The fee for the course is $35, which must be paid by check - cash is not accepted. Register in person. If you cannot come to the library, a family member or friend can register for you. Registration is open to all.


An AARP defensive driving course will be held on Oct. 10 and 12 from noon to 4 p.m. Cardholders age 50 and older are eligible. Registration begins Sunday, Sept. 16 for Malverne AARP cardholders. The course costs $10, and the fee must be paid by check.


Trash or treasure? Do you have something that is old, unusual, perhaps even bizarre? This program on Saturday, Oct. 14 will help you learn how to detect the old and recognize the valuable. Free appraisals, lecture and exhibit. Each person may bring one item for free appraisal. The program ends with a "blue ribbon award" for the person who brought the most unique item.


"Who's Camus Anyway?" This Japanese independent film will be screened at 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 20. Directed by Mitsuo Yanagimachi, the film is layered, Altman-esque ensemble piece. Students at a Tokyo university are preparing to shoot their movie "The Bored Murderer" when the lead actor suddenly drops out of the production. The film examines the modern youth of Japan, building to an unexpected and tumultuous climax. Japanese with English subtitles. 115 minutes.


Intro to Microsoft Word on Tuesday, Oct. 24 from 7 to 9 p.m. Using the latest version of Microsoft Word, learn the basics of word processing, including creating a document, saving, editing, formatting and much more. Computer experience is required for the course. You should have completed Computer Kindergarten for Grownups or the equivalent prior to taking this course. Signup at the library.


West HempsteadPublic Library


252 Chestnut Street


(516) 481-6591


Linda Ipanema and the Dixie Cats present "A World of Music" on Sunday, Sept. 17. The group features Stan Edwards, and their program will include dixieland jazz, big band swing from the 1940s, polkas, waltzes, '50s rock and roll, duets, and the songs of the great crooners as sung by Edwards. The concert begins at 2 p.m., and audience members are advised to be ready to dance.


Knit and Crochet class beginning on Oct. 4. Angie Gallo will teach beginners, advanced students, or anyone in between. Participants can bring their own materials or choose from a selection provided by Gallo. Classes are limited to 15 students, and cost $1 per session. The class meets from 7 to 9 p.m. on Oct. 4, 11, 18 and 25; and Nov. 1 and 8.


SAFE DRIVING COURSES in October. The library is sponsoring two separate Defensive Driving Courses, which can remove up to 4 points from your license and reduce your automobile insurance by 10 percent. Drivers 50 and older can take their two-day course given by Hank Goldman on Thursday, Oct. 12 and Thursday, Oct. 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The fee is $10, payable by check to AARP. (Couples must make out individual checks.) Registration begins for West Hempstead residents at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 18.


Ron Gartner in Concert performing the music of the Rat Pack and American Bandstand-style rock and roll at 2 p.m. on Oct. 29. A little bit older, a lot wiser and cooler than some of the young stars on today's music scene, Gartner has tasted enough wine, breathed in enough air from smoke-filled lounges, broken enough hearts and had his broken enough times to be able to warble about a love lost and really mean it. He brings his Vegas-style show to cabarets, nightclubs, and community theaters, and is a 2005 Mac Award Nominee for Vocalist of the Year.

Religious Services and events

Malverne Jewish Center.


1 Norwood Ave.


593-6364


Monday Minyans are at 7:30 p.m. Saturday morning services start at 9:30 a.m.


The art of the scribe Explore history, techniques and styles used in writing the Torah, Mezzuzah and T'fillin Mondays at 11 a.m. at Malverne Jewish Center.


Cantorial circle Learn the different melodies that have come down through the ages on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. (following minyan). at Malverne Jewish Center.


Yiddish & Yiddishkeit Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Led by Dr. Sol Goldman at Malverne Jewish Center.


Rashi's commentary on GENESIS Shabbat at 5 p.m. afternoons in the Garden Room at the Malverne Jewish Center, led by Shlomoh Sachs. Knowledge of Hebrew not necessary. Everyone welcome.


Rashi's commentary on Deuteronomy Shabbat afternoons, ongoing. Torah reading/cantillation Sunday mornings, following Minyan. Call 593-6364 for reservations and information.


Grace Lutheran Church


400 Hempstead Avenue


Malverne


516-599-6626


Services of Holy Communion Sundays at 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. during the summer, with Mondays' service at 7 p.m. in the Prayer Garden. All are invited.


The Jewish Community


Center of West Hempstead (JCCWH)


711 Dogwood Ave.,


West Hempstead.


(516) 481-7448


Daily Minyan services held 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.


Kosher Food drop People in our community depend on food pantries to feed themselves and their families. Help the Alex Ribinger Food Pantry provide kosher Passover food to needy people in Nassau County. Please drop off kosher food items, no matzah, to the bins in the JCCWH lobby. Your help is greatly appreciated.


Community


Presbyterian


12 Nottingham Rd., Malverne, 11565


(516)599-3220


Sunday Morning worship services are at 9:45 am followed by religious education for all ages at 11:00.Children are encouraged to join in all aspects of worship, but child care is also provided. Community Presbyterian Church is committed to extending the all encompassing welcome of Jesus Christ to all seeking God's healing grace..


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.


Our Lady of Lourdes R.C. Church


65 Wright Ave.


Malverne, 11565


(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.

Meetingsin & Around Town

Mothers of Malverne and the surrounding communities meet monthly to share friendship, plan activities for their children and hear guest speakers. $20 annual membership fee. Meeting will be held at the Malverne Library at 7:30 p.m. Contact Arlene Colannino at momsofmalverne.tripod.com.


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.

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.


Congregation Beth Israel 141 Hilton Ave., Hempstead. Open every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Great clothing, housewares and much more. Low prices. Call 489-7572 for more information

peninsula counseling Center events

Adults with psychiatric disabilities are invited to enjoy fun & live entertainment at the Meeting Place Clubhouse of Peninsula Counseling Center. Activities include socialization, live shows, music and dancing. Helene Goldberg, MSCRC directs the program at 108 Franklin Place, Woodmere. Call Steve Vaccaro 516-569-4524 Ext. 230.


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. Julie Livingston, LCSW conducts the program at 381 Sunrise Highway, Lynbrook. Call 599-1181 for information.


Teen girls' socialization groups that help build self-confidence, enhance social skills and improve academic performance are offered by Peninsula Counseling Center, 124 Franklin Place, Woodmere. Girls, ages 14-15: Kathy Schmitt, LMSW. Girls, ages 16-18: Kelly Farrell, LMSW. Information at 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. Under the leadership of Ruth Stern, CSW, the group will meet Wednesdays from 5 to 6 p.m. Call 569-6600, ext. 278.


Alzheimer's and dementia sufferers aged 60 and over are welcome at the Club, a social supportive program sponsored by Peninsula Counseling Center. The club meets Mondays and Wednesdays for women, Tuesdays and Thursdays for men, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at 1355 Noel Ave., Hewlett. Call 374-9253 for more information.


Project Cares is a social day program for men and women 60 and over who are considered frail due to physical or mental difficulties. Sponsored by Peninsula Counseling Center, the group meets Monday through Thursday at St. Joseph's Church School Building, Broadway, Hewlett. Transportation provided within a limited area. Information at 374-9278.


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. Strict confidentiality observed. Tricia Baylis, LMSW coordinator at 73 South Central Ave., Valley Stream. Phone 872-9698.


Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals are served in the Pride program of Peninsula Counseling Center. 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.


South Shore Services for the Handicapped provides individual, family and group counseling, as well as support and advocacy for those with disabilities and their families. Sponsored by Peninsula Counseling Center. 124 Franklin Place, Woodmere. Contact Peggy Grosman, program coordinator, at 569-6600 Extension 225.


Dealing with teenagers The Parent Place, a program sponsored by Peninsula Counseling Center for parents whose teenagers are resistant to therapy. "Custom-made" strategies for handling specific problems. Crisis intervention, support, guidance. 124 Franklin Place, Woodmere. Information from Barbara Margelefsky, LMSW, at 569-6600.


Support Group for Parents of Disabled Children is Now Forming - Now there is help and assistance for those raising a developmentally disabled child thanks to South Shore Services for the Handicapped. Sponsored by Peninsula Counseling Center, the group meets every Monday from 7:30-8:30 Pm at 124 Franklin Place, Woodmere. Information from Peggy Grosman, program coordinator, at 569-6600 Extension 225.


High School Boys Ages 14-18 are Invited to a New Socialization Group that is now forming. "Doing Better with Friends, Family and at School" is sponsored by Peninsula Counseling Center. Led by Steven Levey, the group will meet each Wednesday from 5:45 to 7:00 PM at 381 Sunrise Highway, Lynbrook. For information, call: 599-1181.