7 p.m. - 10 p.m. on Atlantic Avenue between Sunrise Highway and Merrick Road. The car show will run throughout the summer months, with live entertainment, and plenty of classic vehicles on display. For more information, call Harry Levitt at (516) 599-7777
Treasure trove The Friends of the East Rockaway Grist Mill Museum Historical Society. Inc. will hold a garage sale on Saturday, June 4 and Sunday June 5, at 592 Scranton Avenue, Lynbrook, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The sale funds Friends' Scholarship for an East Rockaway and Lynbrook High School Senior.
Service for those who serve
A Blue & Red Mass of prayer and thanks will be held to honor members of the Lynbrook Police and Fire Department on Sunday, June 5, 12:30 p.m., at Our Lady of Peace Church, Fowler Avenue, Lynbrook.
Frolic time The Grist Mill Committee is hosting it's 36th annual Huckleberry Frolic, on June 11, in Memorial Park in East Rockaway. The raindate is June 18. Come and enjoy crafts, entertainment, a parade, and a day in the park with your neighbors. For more more information, call Chairpersons Carol at (516)593-4457 or Ed (evenings) at (516)593-1676.
Be an ER "Idol" The Cultural Arts Council of East Rockaway announces it's 2nd Annual 'Idol" talent show, to be held at the Huckleberry Frolic in Memorial Park, June 11. Do you dance? Tell jokes? Do magic? Sing? Act? Be a part of the show. No auditions, no age restrictions! Rehearsal for the opening and the finale will be held on Friday, June 3 and Saturday, June 4. For more information, call Mary at
(516) 593-4138.
Fore! The 2005 Father Lawrence Penzes Memorial Golf Outing, sponsored by Our Lady of Peace Church in Lynbrook, will take place on June 14, at the Lido Golf Club, 255 Lido Beach Boulevard, Lido Beach. Shotgun start at 7 a.m., will be followed by a luncheon. Cost is $150 per golfer with foursomes and individuals welcome, 18 and over. The outing will take place, rain or shine. There will be on-course refreshments and three-hour luncheon starting at 1 p.m. For information or to register call
John Bonomo at (516) 596-1761, Steve Grogan at (516) 599-3328, Ken O'Connor at (516) 599-4960, or Bill Hargrove at (516) 599-8902
Heal thyself! A Healing Workshop will be held on Thursday, June 16, at 7:30 p.m. at Congregation Beth David, 188 Vincent Avenue, Lynbrook. Joan Rauda Lazarus, master Sufi teacher, will discuss spiritual, energetic and medical healing. Cost is $5 at the door. For more information, call (516) 599-9464
Hoop happenings St. Raymond CYO Basketball Registration will take place on Sunday, June 5, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.; Wednesday, June 8, from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. and Sunday, June 12 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the St. Raymond School Gymnasium, Atlantic Avenue, East Rockaway. No late registrations will be accepted. Fees are: grades K - 2 11 session clinic, starting mid-Nov. $65; grades 3 - 6 $75; grades 7 - 12 $85;
family fee $175 for three or more players from the same family. Cheerleading, grades 6 - 8, the fee is $65. All players entering fifth- grade have to purchase a uniform at registration for $60. This league is open to all children living within the parish boundaries, or who attend St. Raymond School.
Send your artist to camp
The Creative Art Space for Kids Foundation will hold registration for
Summer Art Camp for 2005. Emphasis will be on the development of children's personal artistic style and their creativity.The six- week, 12-class program that will ber three hours each day, starting Monday, June 27 until Monday, August 8. Children 5 to 8 will attend Monday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 1p.m., from June 27 - August 8. Children 9 - 13 will attend on Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 1p.m. June 28 - August 4.Tuition includes all materials. For more information call ( 516) 596-4ART or visit www.caskfoundation.org.
Calling all ball players The East Rockaway/Lynbrook baseball team is seeking serious-minded 12-year-old baseball players for the
Cooperstown Allstar Village Tournament, Aug. 20 - 26. Age cut-off date is July 31. For full details call Richard Piano at (516) 887-3125 or send an e-mail to piano137@juno.com
Libraries
East Rockaway Library hours are Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays., 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Wednesday, Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The library is located at 477 Atlantic Ave. For information call (516) 599-1664 or visit the library's Web site at www.nassaulibrary.org/eastrock.
Hot Spot If you have a wireless network card,bring your laptop to the library and use the internet. Their wireless network is up and running!
Lynbrook Public Library hours: Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Tuesdays, 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Fridays, Saturdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Library at Eldert St. and Carpenter Ave. Call (516) 599-8630, or log on Internet at www.nassaulibrary.org/lynbrook.
Habla espanol? Italiano? The International Collection is available for those who enjoy reading in languages other than English. The library offers a rotating assortment of books in Chinese, Korean, Hebrew, Greek, German, French, Italian, Polish, Russian and Spanish. ESL material is also available, including books, videos, cassettes and CDs.
Calling all artists Lisa Fazio presents tune into reading by painting to music at the Lynbrook Library for young adult's grades 6th and up on Aug. 11 at 2 p.m. Call to register at (516) 599-8630.
Baby Rhyme Time for ages
10 weeks to per walker, with, songs, rhymes, books and more in 20 minute sessions. Come with an adult or caregiver, June 8 at 10:30 am.. Registration is on-going.
A good read Join the Lynbrook Literary Club to discuss "Travels with Charley" by John Steinbeck on Monday, June 6 at 1 p.m. Copies of the book aare available at the circulation desk.
Drug dilemma On Tuesday, June 7, a representative from the Social Security Administration will explain the new prescription drug program dunder Medicare Part D, effective Jan. 2006. Admission is free.
religious events
Vacation Bible School will be held at Lynbrook Baptist Church, 225 Earle Avenue, Lynbrook from June 27- July 1, 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. All children entering kindergarten or completing sixth-grade in 2005, and those in between are invited to join. Pre-registration will be held on June 12, from
2 p.m. - 4 p.m. For more information call (516) 599-9402 or go to www.lynbrookbaptist.org
Bargains galore Bethany Congregational Church's Thriftique is open on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. For more information call (516) 599-5768
Thrift shops. Congregation Beth David's thrift shop is open Tuesdays from 1 to 4 p.m. Our Lady of Lourdes thrift shop is open on Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and the first Saturday of the month from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The St. James United Methodist Church Thrift Shop. Open 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
Ongoing events
An original exhibit Creative Art Space (CASK), Atlantic Avenue, Lynbrook, The Creative Art Space for Kids Foundation is proud to present the art exhibition "Origination", featuring the artwork of some of the newly graduated FIT Fine Arts Students. Curated by Jason Jacks, the exhibition will take place June 11- 30, with the opening reception on Saturday, June 11, from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. at The Creative Art Space for Kids Foundation, 48-D Atlantic Avenue in Lynbrook. This event is free and open to the public. For additional information, go to www.caskfoundation.org or contact Karen Michel at(516) 596-4ART.
B-I-N-G-O Congregation Beth David hosts somoke-free BINGO on every Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. with Early Bird specials before the game.
Grab your popcorn The movies are back at East Rockaway Recreation Center. For a full schedule call (516) 887-6321. Bring your own snacks.
Luck be a lady! Atlantic City bus trips will be sponsored by Lynbrook's Knight of Columbus, St. Mary's Council every third Thursday of each month. $28 per person with cash back includes free parking and a continental breakfast at the council.
Game Night for teens and tweens will be held on Friday nights at 7:30 p.m at the East Rockaway Recreation Center, 475 Atlantic Avenue. Activities open to all East Rockaway/Bay Park teens ages 10-16. Entry is free. For more information call Cathy at (516) 887-6321
Community group meetings
Frolic time An East Rockaway Grist Mill Museum Huckleberry Frolic meeting will be held on Monday, June 6, at the Senior Center on James Street. For information call for information (516) 593-4457
Lynbrook AARP chapter holds meetings at the Greis Park administration building the fourth Friday of every month. Refreshments are served at noon, meetings begin at 1 p.m. For more information call (516) 593-1544.
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.
Lynbrook/East Rockaway Rotary Club meets Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at The Atria, Peninsula Blvd in Lynbrook. For further information call Lucy Tully at 516-317-6151.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3350 of East Rockaway. holds meetings at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month. Call
(516) 887-8170 for more information.
Senior spotlight
Senior fun The Senior Citizen Club of Lynbrook meets every Wednesday from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. for refreshments and from 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. for various programs, at the Greis Park Recreation Building. For more information call Mary at (516) 599-7207 or the Recreation Department at
(516) 599-8000.
Spread some sunshine The Senior Sunshine Club of Lynbrook meets the first, second and third Friday of each month, at Greis Park, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. All inquiries should be directed to
(516) 887-0741 or (516) 599-8000.
Miscellaneous
Auxiliary police volunteers. East Rockaway Auxiliary Police Unit 111 is looking for new members. U.S. citizens between the ages of 18-60 with valid driver's license can call (516) 887-6319.
Meeting room available at the East Rockaway Yacht Club, 115 Althouse Avenue, East Rockaway. Available free on weeknights (Monday through Thursday) to local non-profit civic, fraternal and charitable groups for regular business meetings. Contact in writing, on organizational stationery to apply for a specific date and time. For information call (516)481-4060.