The Week Ahead

The Week Ahead in Malverne, West Hempstead

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Jewelry-making workshop
Learn to make jewelry from scratch at the Lakeview Public Library on Saturday, Dec. 15, from 2 to 4 p.m. Instructor Donna Irvine will lead residents in this fun and valuable hobby. Make a treasure for yourself or give as a special holiday gift. Please register at least three days prior to the program. All programs are subject to cancellation with insufficient registration. (516) 536-3071.

Winter concert at the West Hempstead library
Enjoy a Sunday afternoon at the West Hempstead Public Library on Dec. 16 as they host a winter concert at 2 p.m. Enjoy the music of Sylph and experience the magical singing crystal bowls. The show will end at 3:15 p.m. Info: (516) 481-6591.


Mah Jong at the library
Stop by Malverne Public Library on Tuesday, Dec. 18, from 1 to 4 p.m. for an afternoon of mah jong. Test your skills with these colorful tiles and may the best mah-jong player win! All experienced players are welcome to attend. Please bring your mah jong and card set. No registration required. Info: (516) 599-0750.

Joyous spectacle
Enjoy some musical merriment in a jubilant celebration of the season, at the Madison Theatre, Saturday, Dec. 15, 2 and 7 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 16, 3 p.m. An exuberant cast of musical theater stars and aspiring student performers share holiday favorites in a lively musical revue, “Home for the Holidays.” The cast sings holiday favorites and contemporary tunes, featuring theatrically choreographed dance sequences. Info: (516) 323-4444 or www.madisontheatreny.org.

Step outside for a winter owl prowl
Night owls are invited to hunt garden habitat for nocturnal neighbors, at Old Westbury Gardens, Saturday, Dec. 22, 5:30-6:30 p.m. A wildlife expert from Volunteers for Wildlife brings live owls for a meet and greet and later leads the outdoor search. Bring flashlights to guide your way. Following the walk participants are welcome to visit Westbury House, decorated for Christmas, for cider and cookies and to visit Santa. Space is limited and advance registration is required. Info: (516) 333-0048 or www.oldwestburygardens.org.