Please call (516) 887-3600 for more information, or visit www.nationalamputation.org. Sponsors can make checks payable to the National Amputation Foundation and mail them with sponsor forms to 40 Church Street, Malverne, NY 11565.

The West Hempstead Chamber of Commerce will meet at 6 p.m. on June 28 at Riesterer's Bakery, 282 Hempstead Avenue, West Hempstead.

Library Events

Malverne Public Library

61 St. Thomas Place

(516) 599-0750

A Baby Laptime Program will be offered at the library every Monday in June. The program will last from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m., and is for kids ages17 months to 7 years without an adult. Activities include music, fingerpainting and nursery rhymes. Registration is open, and is limited to 10 spots.

"The Pirate Lady" will be at the library at 3 p.m. on Monday, June 26. She will regale young lads and lasses with a lesson in pirate jargon, sea chanties, and pirate stories in keeping with this year's Summer Reading Program theme: Books: a Treasure. The talk will be followed by cotton candy and spin art while supplies last. Registration began on June 5.

West Hempstead

Public Library

252 Chestnut Street

(516) 481-6591

Beginner Mah Jonng Juliet Feeley will teach the game of Mah Jonng using the National Maj Jonng League, Inc. rules. A check for $20, (no exceptions) which includes the card is payable to the West Hempstead Public Library at our ongoing registration. The classes will be held in the community room with a maximum of 12 students on Mondays June 5, 12, 19, 26, and July 10 and 17.

A trip through lighthouses and history on Tuesday, June 27. The Peconic Star 11 will leave Greenpoint at 3 p.m. for a guided tour of six lighthouses.The ship will approach each lighthouse, however, passengers will not disembark at any time. An onboard buffet will be served, and the Peconic Star 11 will return to Greenpoint at approximately 9 p.m.

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 The autumn semester has begun and so has Homework Help at the Lakeview Library. Every Tuesday and Thursday, 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., children in grades K-12 are invited to attend instructional sessions with certified New York State teachers. Classes in math, science, social studies and English/Language Arts will be provided. Registration is required and ongoing.

"Creating and Maintaining Personal Credit" will be discussed at the library on Thursday, June 29 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. A representative from American Debt will explain debt management, understanding debt, understanding credit, and how to maintain and repair credit. Register before program date. Call (516) 536-3071 or stop by the library.

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.

Installation of officers and trustees on Shabbat, June 24 at 9:30 a.m. Special honoree: Rob Dropkin on becoming an Eagle Scout. Kiddush/light lunch following services.

Congregation Beth Israel

Sisterhood

114 Hilton Ave., Hempstead

The Congregation will hold its first 2006-07 meeting at 1 p.m. on Sunday, July 16. William Kahn, former Nassau County District Attorney, who will speak about his experiences, including his time as trial counselor for the Peter Weinberger kidnapping. Refreshments will be served, admission is free. Call (516) 781-9528 for more info.

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.