Driven to help Peak Performance Fitness, of 44 Broadway Lynbrook, in association with Long Island Cares, Inc. is collecting non-perishable food donations through Dec. 15, for their annual food drive. For more information, call (516)599-8734 or visit their website at peakptfit.com.


Give a little bit Dr. Jill Feldhun's Chiropractic Office is proud to sponsor the U.S. Marine Corps. Reserves  Toys For Tots Holiday Gift Drive, through December 13. Receive a complimentary health and stress evaluation (normally $200) with any toy donation.


What a sight! The Holiday Light Spectacular, presented by Toyota, is a drive-through, animated light display held on the grounds of Jones Beach at the West End, with over one million lights on displays. It will run through Sunday, Jan. 1. Cost is $17, per carload, Monday through Sunday, passenger vans are $39. Advanced tickets available at North Fork Theatre, Westbury, or through Ticketmaster at (212) 307-7171 or (631) 888-9000.


Hop on board The Knights of Columbus will have a bus trip to Atlantic City's "Sands Casino" on Dec. 15. The cost is $31 per person and you receive a $20 casino card (subject to change). Also included is free parking and continental breakfast at the council. Payment must be made one week prior to the trip. Call Bill (516) 812-8566 to reserve.


Ho Ho Ho! On Dec. 18, from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., the Knights of Columbus, St. Mary's Council will host their community Holiday Party at 78 Hempstead Avenue, Lynbrook. The party is for member's children and those less fortunate. There will be a photo opportunity with Santa, food, a D.J. and prizes for all the children. For more information, call (516) 599-9667.


Lift up your voices The Society for the Encouragement of Arts in Lynbrook will host the Long Island Choral Society as they present a Holiday Program, on Sunday, Dec. 18 at 3 p.m. featuring selections from Handel's Messiah, traditional carols and songs of the season. Meredith Elaine Baker, conductor. $3 admission, under 12 free. Purchase tickets in advance at the library, or at the door. Refreshments will be served.


Lessons and Carols On Sunday, Dec. 18, 7 p.m., St. Raymond's Roman Catholic Church, 263 Atlantic Avenue,East Rockaway, performed by the adult choir. For information call


(516) 593-5000. 


Festival of Lights The Village of Lynbrook will celebrate the lighting of the Menorah at Five Corners Park on Tuesday., Dec. 27, at 7 p.m. Collation to follow at Congregation Beth David, 188 Vincent Avenue, Lynbrook.


Goal! Spring 2006 Soccer Registration for the Lynbrook East Rockaway Soccer Club will be held at the Greis Park Recreation Building, Lynbrook for grades K-8 on Saturday, Jan. 7 and Saturday, Jan. 14 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a. m. and on Thursday, Jan 12 and Thursday, Jan. 19, from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more information visit their Website at (www.lersoccer.com)


Buttermilk breakfast Friends of Boy Scout Troop No. 121 will host their annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser on Sunday, February 5, from 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Bethany Church gym, 100 Main Street, East Rockaway. All are invited. Tickets can be purchased at the door. The price is $3. per person, $2. for scouts and seniors. Children under 5 are free. Call (516) 599 - 6661 for more information.

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.


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.

religious events

Holiday happenings Lynbrook Baptist Church, 225 Earle Avenue at the corner of Peninsula Boulevard, Lynbrook lists the following seasonal events: Children's Christmas program, Sunday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m., Candlelight Christmas Eve Service will be celebrated on Saturday, Dec. 24, at 6:30 p.m. and Christmas Day Worship Service will be celebrated on Sunday, Dec. 25 at 10:45a.m.


Come adore Him St. Raymond's Roman Catholic Church will celebrate the birth of Christ on Christmas Eve,Saturday, Dec. 24. First Mass of Christmas 5 p.m.; Folk Mass 8 p.m.; Christmas Carol Service 10:30 p.m.; Mass ending at midnight 11 p.m.. with St. Raymond Choir. Christmas Day, Sunday Dec. 25, Masses will be celebrated at 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and noon. Solemnity of Mary, Saturday, Dec. 31 5 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 1, 9 a.m.; 10:30 a.m.; noon and 4:30 p.m.


A child is born Our Lady of Peace parish in Lynbrook will bless their outdoor Nativity on Saturday, Dec. 17, after the 5 p.m. Mass. Confessions will be heard every Saturday from 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 23 from 11 a.m. - noon, 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 24, from 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Mass will be celebrated on Christmas Eve at 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. Christmas Carols will ne sung on Christmas Eve at 8:30 p.m. Mass wi;ll be celebrated on Christmas Day at.8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.


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 is open 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays and Bethany Congregational Church's Thriftique is open Tuesday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Ongoing events

Cyber seniors Each month Lynbrook School District's Intergenerational Computer Club, made up of students and senior citizens will meet to learn about computers and explore the internet. Monthly themes will include online


games, news, weather, recipes, etc. Program is open to all seniors of the district, and scheduled to meet the third Wednesday of every month, now through May 2006. Meeting times: North and South Middle School 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.; Marion Street, West End and Waverly Park Elementary 3:15 - 4 p.m. A different club meets in each school. To register, call the school where you wish to attend. All buildings are handicapped accessible.


Special kids, special times East Rockaway Recreation presents an opportunity for parents of special needs children to network with other parents while their children play at the Center. The program will meet on Saturday, Dec. 17, from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.. Participation is free, siblings are welcome. Call Lorena (516) 924-5324 to reserve.


B-4, not after Play Bingo at the East Rockaway Rec Center on Sundays at 11 a.m. Entry is free, with prizes geared toward children.

Group meetings

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/E. R.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 is holding a membership drive. Meetings are held at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every month. For more information, call the VFW Post at (516) 887-8170.

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.


Let the sun shine 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. For information call (516) 481-4060.

Misc.

Book me! The Senior Care at Lynbrook, 8 Freer Street has a meeting room available, free of charge, seven days a week. The room is available to speakers, local business, fraternal organizations. and charitable groups. A chef is also available for your catering needs. For more information, call Erica at (516) 593-2424.


Join the force 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.


I'm available The meeting room at the East Rockaway Yacht Club, 115 Althouse Avenue, East Rockaway, is available free Monday through Thursday to local non-profit civic and charitable groups for regular business meetings. Contact in writing, on organizational stationary to apply for a specific date and time.