Harry Potter celebration! On Friday, July 15, from 10:30 p.m. to


1 a.m. at Chapter Once Books, 3185 Long Beach Road, the Hogwarts will come to Oceanside with the publication of "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince." There will be games, contests and more. For more information call (516) 764-5101 or go to www.chapteronebooks.net


Your best defense East Rockaway Recreation will host a defensive driving course on Saturday, July 16 from 8:30 a.m to 3 p.m. at the recreation center. The class is $45 per person and is presented by a National Safety Council certified instructor. Contact Martin Hirschfield for more information, or to register, at (631) 360-9720.


Try your luck! Lynbrook Knights of Columbus/St. Mary's Council's Atlantic City bus trip is scheduled for the "Sands Casino" on Thursday,


July 21 at 9 a.m. The cost is $30 per person. You will receive a $15 casino card. Free parking and free


8 a.m. continental breakfast included. For more information call Bill at (526) 812-8566.


Musical desserts will be the order of the day when Lynbrook's Our Lady of Peace presents a summer series of Sunday afternoon concerts. followed by yummy desserts. The half-hour concerts, starting July 17, begin at 3 p.m. in the church, on Merrick Road and Fowler Avenue. July 17: Soprano Andrea Arias performing classical songs and arias; Aug. 7, "Barbershop Harmonies" featuring Vincent Colonna & friends; Sept. 18, "Can't A Girl Get A Break?" featuring Doreen Firestone The concerts are free.


Dancing Under the Stars will be an evening of swaying to the music of "Risky Business," and enjoying a performance by the


a cappella group "Street Corner Society" on Friday, Aug. 5, from


6:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. There will also be a free one-hour dance lesson with Mary Piazza from 7p.m. to 8p.m. Admission is free and refreshments will be available.


The eyes have it The Friends of the Congressional Glaucoma Caucus Foundation will hold free glaucoma screenings on Tuesday, August 9, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Senior Care of Lynbrook, 8 Freer Street, Lynbrook. Refreshments will be served. For further information, call Erica Prince at (516) 593-2424.

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.


Toddler Time will be held on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. for children ages 2 -3 years-old with an adult caregiver on July 18 and 25. No registration required.


Preschool storytime will be held on Mondays at 2 p.m. for children ages 3 - 5, with no registration required on dates July 18 and 25.


Calling all children and teens Lynbrook Library is offering the following summer programs for children and teens:


Pajama Storytime will premiere on Tuesdays at 7p.m. for children ages 4 - 7 on July 19, 26, and August 2. Come in your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal. Space is limited and registration for each week is required.


Family comedy magic show with Terry Parrett for children ages 5 and up will be presented on Wednesday, July 20 at 2 p.m. Tickets will be available on July 11.


BINGO for children in grades 1 - 3 will be held on Thursday, July 21 at 2 p.m. Register on July 11.


Book Buddy Storycraft will be presented on Wednesday, July 27 at 2 p.m. for grades Kindergarten - 3. Register on July 18.


Beyond Cat's Cradle Come and learn new string games for grades 2 and up on Thursday, July 28 at 2 p.m. Registration will be held on Monday, July 18.


Teen yoga workout for grades


6 and up will be held on Thursday, July 28 at 7p.m. Registration will be held on Monday, July 18.


Grab Bag movie matinee will be held each Tuesday during July and August at 1:30 p.m. in the community rooms. Pick up a flyer, or call the Monday before. Schedule will include recent Hollywood blockbusters as well as modern classics. Admission is free.

religious events

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

A slice of history The East Rockaway Grist Mill Museum is open for the season and will be open every Saturday and Sunday, from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. until Labor Day. In addition to the memorabilia exhibits, there will be a millinery showcase this year, and a look at toys from the past. The museum is located at Woods and Atlantic Avenues in East Rockaway. Admission is free and the museum is handicap accessible. For more information, call Carolyn Ferretti at


(516) 593-4457 or Edward Schenk at (516) 593-1676.


Let's play summer ball! The John Street Complex basketball and volleyball courts are open through Aug. 31, under supervision from 6 p.m. to


10 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Court use is free and intended for East Rockaway and Bay Park residents.


Special kids -- special times East Rockaway Recreation has an opportunity for parents to network with other parents of special needs children while the kids play. This special program will be held on the following Saturdays: July 9, 23 and August 9 and 20, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Call Lorena to reserve a spot at (516) 924-5324. Participation is free.


B-I-N-G-O Congregation Beth David hosts smoke-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.

Community 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/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.

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. For information call (516) 481-4060.