Take a breather The East


Rockaway Recreation Department is offering the American Red Cross course for CPR and AED certification on Saturday, April 23, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Recreation Center, 475 Atlantic Avenue. The course will be given by Dominic Vulpis, the athletic director at East Rockaway High School. The fee for the course is $35, and checks should be made out to E.R. Recreation Department. Refreshments will be served. Call Pam Castellano at (516) 887-6321 to register.


Enter laughing The Bold O'Donoghue's, 2 Ocean Avenue, East Rockaway (across from the LIRR station) will host a Night of Comedy on Friday, April 29, at


9 p.m. with featured comics from television and top Manhattan


comedy clubs. Scheduled to appear are Becky Donohue, Anthony DeVito, Rachel Feinstein, Daren Dillon, and audience favorite Joe DeVito. Admission is $10, seating is at 8:30 p.m., with a full dinner menu available. For reservations, call (516) 596-4440.


Get in on the fun! On Saturday April 30, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, Grace Lutheran Church, 400 Hempstead Avenue, Malverne will host a


" Fun Day!" Children ages 4-11 and the young at heart can enjoy games, crafts, a treasure hunt, a Bible story, refreshments, and more. Admission is free. For reservations and information call (516) 599-6626.


Yard Sale On Saturday, April 30, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Christ Episcopal Church, Peninsula Boulevard and Hempstead Avenue, will hold a yard sale. In case of rain, the sale will take place in Parish Hall. For further information, call


(516) 599-4109, or e-mail christchurchlynb@mindspring.com


Giving the gift of life


On Sunday, May 1, St. Raymond's parish in East Rockaway will hold a blood drive from 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. For information and appointments, call (516) 887-9197.


Fore! The Lynbrook Excellence in Education Foundation will hold their Third Annual Golf Classic on Thursday, May 5, at the Inwood Country Club. The day will include a full brunch, shot gun start at noon, refreshments on the course, cocktail hour, a silent auction followed by dinner and awards at 7 p.m. There are special sponsorships available and dinner only available for non-golfers. For more information call Dave Penso at (516) 887-4151.


Taking your bids On Friday,


May 6, at 7 p.m., the Lynbrook High School PTA will hold an art auction and wine tasting event, at the Knights of Columbus,


78 Hempstead Avenue, Lynbrook, For tickets or more information call Ginny Lynch at (516) 593-8580


Spring ahead The Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual Spring Festival on Thursday, May 12 through Sunday May 15 on Atlantic Avenue in Lynbrook. A Craft Fair will be held on May 14 and 15. For those interested in a display table, which costs $100 for two days, call Harry Levitt by April 12, at (516) 599-7777.


ERHS '69 reunion An East


Rockaway Class of 1969 reunion weekend is planned for Friday, May 13 - Sunday, May 15. Plans include a Friday night casual get-together at an area establishment, Saturday night Reunion Dinner at Best Western in Rockville Centre, and Sunday Brunch at a local restaurant. Group room rates will be available at Best Western. Check out our website (www.erhsclassof1969.com) or call Audrey at 516-887-1532.

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.


TGIF On Friday, April 22, from ÊÊ3:30-4:30 p.m. Plant Biology and Physiology for grades 1-5 will be presented. Celebrate Earth Day and learn all about plants, their classification, anatomy and physiology.Ê Mushrooms, mosses, ferns and seed plants will be discussed. A complete flower will be dissected.There is a $2 non-refundable registration fee.


Journeys with sound presents Sounds of Ancient Civilizations on Thursday, April 28, at 11a.m. This interactive program provides unforgettable journeys of sound and spirit with exotic world music from ancient cultures with Australian didjeridoos, Aztec wind whistles, Native American eagle-bone whistles, deer-hoof rattles and giant ceremonial drums, to name a few. Come and explore ancient customs, folklore, and ways nature is honored. Students may ask questions, handle the instruments and learn new ways to make musical sounds. They will also write and draw about their "dream journeys"in follow-up projects. "This program was funded in part, with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts' Decentralization Program, administered by the Long Island Arts Council, Freeport." Call for tickets.

religious events

Come, Celebrate! Wesley United Methodist Church, 619 Fenworth Boulevard, Franklin Square, is starting a new, contemporary worship service, Volunteer singers, guitarists, drummers, keyboard players, etc. are needed, Saturday evenings at 5 p.m., beginning May 14. For more information, or to volunteer, call (516) 481-1797.


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. The 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

Spin your wheel! Creative Art Space (CASK), Atlantic Avenue, Lynbrook, is introducing pottery workshops for adults. Class times are Wednesday 11:30 a.m. -1:30p.m., Friday 11:30 a.m. -1:30p.m. and Friday 6:30 p.m. - 8:30p.m. Open Studio is for those who know the basics and would like to further their own creative ability. Class times are Tuesday 11:30 a.m. - 01:30p.m., Thursday 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. and Saturday 4 p.m. -6 p.m. Classes are ongoing, offered in 4 week intervals and students may sign up at anytime. Classes are limited to 8 students. CASK is a non-profit tax exempt visual arts center for children and adolescents. For additional information, go to www.caskfoundation.org or contact Karen Michel at 516-596-4ART.


Grab your popcorn The movies are back at East Rockaway Recreation Center. For a full schedule call (516) 887-6321. Bring your own snacks.


Work out! Congregation Beth David Hebrew School is holding co-ed exercise classes on Thursday evenings from 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. at the Temple, 188 Vincent Avenue, Lynbrook, for anyone 7-15 years old. Wear comfortable clothes and sneakers. $20 for four sessions, payable at first session. For information call Seri Diamond at (516) 599-9464.


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

Party on! The Lynbrook Reform Party will hold an organizational meeting on Thursday, April 28, at the GreenPoint Bank, 1 Franklin Avenue, Lynbrook, at 7:30 p.m. All those interested in learning more about the village party, its visions and goals are invited to attend. For more information call (516) 887-4151.


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

Anchors aweigh! The Village of East Rockaway has announced the availability of boat docking spaces at the Talfor Boat Basin, located at Main and Dock Streets, East Rockaway. The Village will have a limited number of boat docking spaces available beginning on or about June 1, priced at $45.00 per foot for the summer season.ÊInterested parties should send a letter to the village, including your name, address, telephone number, and the size of the boat you want to dock there. Mail requests to Village of East Rockaway Boat Slips, P. O. Box 189, East Rockaway, New York 11518-0189.


Calling all Sponsors The Grist Mill Committee is looking for sponsors for it's 36th annual Huckleberry Frolic, scheduled for June 11th in Memorial Park in East Rockaway. Raindate June 18) Helping hands are needed to work in the Grist Mill on the day of the frolic, help out at the stands, organize entertainment, help with the parade, publicity and raffles. You can do it as an organization, group, or family. Your participation will be noted in the program and will be added to our "Sponsors Hall of Fame." For more information, call Chairpersons Carol at (516)593-4457 or Ed (evenings) at (516)593-1676.


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


Counselors needed The Muscular


Dystrophy Association needs volunteer counselors to help young people with neuro-


muscular diseases enjoy the fun at the upcoming MDA summer camp, Aug. 19 through Aug. 26, at Camp Visions, Spring Valley, New York. volunteer counselors must be at least 18 years old and able to lift a person between the ages of 6 and 21. Counselors help campers with daily activities, such as eating, bathing, dressing and in recreational areas like sports, arts and crafts and swimming. For a volunteer application call the MDA office at (516) 358-1012.