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East Meadow, 11544
(516) 794-2570
Blood drive hosted by the East Meadow Public Library.
The library's drive will be on Thursday, Jan. 29 from 2 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. To make an appointment, visit the Public Relations office, or call (516) 794-2570 ext. 560.
Free income tax help
Tax time is coming up. The library has two experts coming in with tax tips and ways to save which will help you prepare your own tax returns. In addition, the library will again be offering free tax preparation by AARP volunteers. Please bring last year's tax return and any new forms you received through the mail. The Library has a selection of forms. AARP will have tax consultants at the Library to help you prepare your tax returns Monday, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 12 to 4 p.m. beginning Feb. 2 through April 14.
IRS trained students from Hofstra will be at the library on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. beginning on Feb. 7 through April 11.
There will also be a slate of guest speakers appearing at the library to give information on how to prepare tax returns. Note that the following speakers will not help prepare your taxes at the library: Mark Silverstein of H & R Block will be at the library with tax preparation advice on Wednesday, Feb. 4 at 12:30 p.m. Jack Lisack, formerly of the IRS, will give you the latest information for doing this year's taxes on Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 12:30 p.m.
Homebound services
at the East Meadow Public Library. Did you know that you do not have to give up the Library if you are confined to your home? It is true. The library will come to you. Community Services Librarian, MaryEllen Fosso, will fill your requests and bring them to your home. Can't decide what you want to read, what DVD, or what CD, you would like? Ms. Fosso will make some choices and deliver them to your home for you. In order to get the Homebound Service, you must have a doctor's note. Call Ms. Fosso at 794-2570 ext. 216 for information and an application.
Need a good book?
Check out the library's blog, "On The Bedside Table" for recommendations and more. http://emplreaderservices.blogspot.com. For the visually impaired, click on the "Listen Now" button to hear the review.
Religious Events
Blessing of homes
This tradition is open to all who are interested during the month of January. Call Fr. Andrew Koterba for further information at (516)794-5189, St. Francis PNCC, 1752 Harton Avenue. All are welcome.
Party planning expo
Sponsored by Temple Emanuel of East Meadow on Sunday, Feb. 8 from 11 a.m. through 3 p.m. Let their exhibitors help you plan your Bar/Bat Mitzvah, wedding, sweet 16 and other celebrations. There will be photographers, DJs. caterers, entertainers, party planners and everything else to make your affair extraordinary. The temple is located on 123 Merrick Avenue, East Meadow. For more information call (516)
The sisterhood of Temple Emanuel of East Meadow
Sponsors a fair for antiques, collectibles and dolls at the temple on Sunday, Feb. 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Attendees who bring this ad will be given two admissions for $4. Temple Emanuel of East Meadow is located on 123 Merrick Avenue, two blocks south of Hempstead Turnpike off the M5 exit of the Meadowbrook Parkway.
Community
Events
Tax grievance forums
Sponsored by Legis. Norma Gonsalves, at the North Bellmore Public Library, 1551 Newbridge Road, North Bellmore, on Wednesday, Jan. 28 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and Thursday, Jan. 29 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more information, call Gonsalves at (516) 571-6213 or ngonsalves@nassaucountyny.gov.
Fundraiser for Michael Sullivan
At Mulcahy's of Wantagh on Saturday, Jan. 31 at 5 p.m. The event benefits the Michael Hurry Home Fund, established for Michael Sullivan, an East Meadow resident and New York City police officer who continues to rehabilitate from serious injuries after being struck by a car while off-duty in 2006. The fund was established with the goal of Sullivan returning home to continue his rehabilitation in hope of eventually returning to the police force. A $75 fee includes drinks, a buffet dinner, and music. There will also be raffle tickets for sale. For more information, contact Mary Gorry or Kerry Sullivan at michaelhurryhome@gmail.com. Contributions can be sent to The Michael Sullivan Hurry Home Fund, P.O. Box 756, East Meadow, N.Y. 11554.
East Meadow Civic Association and American Community Empowerment
Will hold a joint community meeting on Friday, Jan. 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the Nassau University Medical Center auditorium, located at 2201 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow. The first guest speaker will be representatives from the Nassau County Board of Assessment, who will give a presentation on how to challenge county taxes, and will give details on what forms are necessary and explain how to prepare and file the grievance to challenges. The second guest speaker will be Veronica Murphy, a senior loan officer for a major mortgage service provide, to offer tips on how to save money on mortgages. For more information, call (516) 679-3006 or (516) 832-6151. All are invited to attend. Free parking is available in Lot No. 2 off Carman Avenue. Refreshments will be served.
Nassau-Suffolk Performing Arts
A talented group of student musicians, performs on Friday, Feb. 6 and Saturday, Feb. 7 at the Tilles Center in Brookville. The Wind Symphony and Concert Band will perform at 8 p.m. in the Concert Hall (the main stage) on February 6. The Jazz Band, Jazz Ensemble and Vocal Jazz Ensemble, will perform "An Evening of Jazz" at 8 p.m. at Hillwood Recital Hall on February 7.Tickets are $20 for general admission and $10 for students and seniors. Nassau-Suffolk Performing Arts is a non-profit organization founded in 1994 to provide talented
student musicians from across Long Island and the metropolitan area with additional rehearsal and performance opportunities in the jazz and concert band genres. Tickets are available at the box office the night of the show. To order tickets ahead of time call Tilles Center's box office at (516) 299-3100, (212) 307-4110 or order online at www.tillescenter.org. or Ticketmaster.com. The Tilles Center is located on 720 Northern Blvd. in Brookville.
Help Clarke 'Run with the Rams'
First Annual 5K Run with the Rams will take place on April 25 at Clarke High School. The event, sponsored by the Clarke High School Athletic Department, will include a 5K run and a 1-mile fun run. All proceeds will benefit Clarke's athletic program and charitable organizations. For more information on the inaugural 5K Run with the Rams, call Clarke Athletic Director Josh Friedman at (516) 876-7427.
Clubs
East Meadow
Chamber of Commerce
President: Dr. Janine Kelly
Phone: (516) 409-0044
P.O. Box 77, East Meadow, 11554
www.eastmeadowchamber.com.
East Meadow Kiwanis Club
President: Rich Santer
Phone (516) 579-5458
www.eastmeadowkiwanis.com.
The Kiwanis Club
Holds their Regular Meeting every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Empress Diner in East Meadow.
Knights of Pythias
The Knights of Pythias Alliance-East Meadow Lodge 774 is seeking new members to join its ranks. This non-sectarian organization serves the community through a number of altruistic endeavors, including food baskets for the needy, donations to charitable organizations, anti-drug programs, and a host of other activities. For more information, call Ed Winters at (516) 489-3797.
Sons of Italy
The East Meadow local lodge, Edward J. Speno Lodge No. 2568, are calling on Italians and Italian Americans to join the largest men and women organization in America, the Order of Sons of Italy in America. This co-ed local lodge meets on the second Monday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at the Jewish school of culture center, 574 East Meadow Ave. in East Meadow. Anyone that is interested in joining the lodge can do so by calling Connie Conte at 794-1089. Forza Italia!
Calling all vets
East Meadow VFW Post 2736 is always looking for new members. Those interested in joining should call Sal Pellegrino at (516) 794-5036 or mail to 290 Belmont Ave., East Meadow, NY 11554. Meetings are twice a month on the first and third Monday at Christ the King Church.
Support groups
Alzheimer's support
The Bristal Assisted Living, 40 Merrick Ave., hosts an Alzheimer's disease support group for caregivers every second Thursday from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Call Pat Kiley at (516) 918-4009 to register.
Does food rule your life?
Overeaters Anonymous can help - no dues, no fees, no weigh-ins. We are a 12 Step Fellowship.Meetings are held in East Meadow: Salisbury Ballfield, 7:45p.m. Tuesdays; Hicksville: Parkway Community Church, 95 Stewart Avenue, 10:00 a.m. Tues. and Thurs. and 8 p.m. Mondays, Massapequa: John Burns Park, 10 a.m.; Wednesdays; Levittown: 474 Wantagh Avenue, 8:00 p.m. Tuesdays. For more information contact the Nassau Hotline number:794-1333 or on the web: www.nassauOA.org
Helping relatives of addicts
Relatives and friends who are
suffering as a result of a loved one's battle with addition can now receive support via a hotline run by the
Long Island Crisis Center, at (516) 481-4000.
Substance help
Alcoholics Anonymous meetings
held Thursdays and Sundays in the school cafeteria of St. Barnabas Church in Bellmore. All meetings
start at 7:30 p.m.
Crisis counseling
The Long Island Crisis Center offers 24-hour/seven-day-a-week crisis intervention counseling. Anyone who is depressed, needs help in controlling teenagers or wants to beat an addiction is encouraged to call (516) 679-1111. Calls are free and anonymous.
Help for smokers.
The Nassau County Department of Health, in collaboration with the New York State Smokers' Quitline, is sponsoring a program which offers four weeks of nicotine replacement therapy for smokers who want to quit. The therapy also known as "the patch" is available to medically-eligible county residents at no cost. Residents should call the New York Smokers' Quitline at 1-866-697-8487
East Meadow, 11544
(516) 794-2570
Blood drive hosted by the East Meadow Public Library.
The library's drive will be on Thursday, Jan. 29 from 2 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. To make an appointment, visit the Public Relations office, or call (516) 794-2570 ext. 560.
Tax time is coming up. The library has two experts coming in with tax tips and ways to save which will help you prepare your own tax returns. In addition, the library will again be offering free tax preparation by AARP volunteers. Please bring last year's tax return and any new forms you received through the mail. The Library has a selection of forms. AARP will have tax consultants at the Library to help you prepare your tax returns Monday, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 12 to 4 p.m. beginning Feb. 2 through April 14.
IRS trained students from Hofstra will be at the library on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. beginning on Feb. 7 through April 11.
There will also be a slate of guest speakers appearing at the library to give information on how to prepare tax returns. Note that the following speakers will not help prepare your taxes at the library: Mark Silverstein of H & R Block will be at the library with tax preparation advice on Wednesday, Feb. 4 at 12:30 p.m. Jack Lisack, formerly of the IRS, will give you the latest information for doing this year's taxes on Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 12:30 p.m.
Homebound services
at the East Meadow Public Library. Did you know that you do not have to give up the Library if you are confined to your home? It is true. The library will come to you. Community Services Librarian, MaryEllen Fosso, will fill your requests and bring them to your home. Can't decide what you want to read, what DVD, or what CD, you would like? Ms. Fosso will make some choices and deliver them to your home for you. In order to get the Homebound Service, you must have a doctor's note. Call Ms. Fosso at 794-2570 ext. 216 for information and an application.
Need a good book?
Check out the library's blog, "On The Bedside Table" for recommendations and more. http://emplreaderservices.blogspot.com. For the visually impaired, click on the "Listen Now" button to hear the review.
Religious Events
Blessing of homes
This tradition is open to all who are interested during the month of January. Call Fr. Andrew Koterba for further information at (516)794-5189, St. Francis PNCC, 1752 Harton Avenue. All are welcome.
Party planning expo
Sponsored by Temple Emanuel of East Meadow on Sunday, Feb. 8 from 11 a.m. through 3 p.m. Let their exhibitors help you plan your Bar/Bat Mitzvah, wedding, sweet 16 and other celebrations. There will be photographers, DJs. caterers, entertainers, party planners and everything else to make your affair extraordinary. The temple is located on 123 Merrick Avenue, East Meadow. For more information call (516)
The sisterhood of Temple Emanuel of East Meadow
Sponsors a fair for antiques, collectibles and dolls at the temple on Sunday, Feb. 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Attendees who bring this ad will be given two admissions for $4. Temple Emanuel of East Meadow is located on 123 Merrick Avenue, two blocks south of Hempstead Turnpike off the M5 exit of the Meadowbrook Parkway.
Community
Events
Tax grievance forums
Sponsored by Legis. Norma Gonsalves, at the North Bellmore Public Library, 1551 Newbridge Road, North Bellmore, on Wednesday, Jan. 28 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and Thursday, Jan. 29 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more information, call Gonsalves at (516) 571-6213 or ngonsalves@nassaucountyny.gov.
Fundraiser for Michael Sullivan
At Mulcahy's of Wantagh on Saturday, Jan. 31 at 5 p.m. The event benefits the Michael Hurry Home Fund, established for Michael Sullivan, an East Meadow resident and New York City police officer who continues to rehabilitate from serious injuries after being struck by a car while off-duty in 2006. The fund was established with the goal of Sullivan returning home to continue his rehabilitation in hope of eventually returning to the police force. A $75 fee includes drinks, a buffet dinner, and music. There will also be raffle tickets for sale. For more information, contact Mary Gorry or Kerry Sullivan at michaelhurryhome@gmail.com. Contributions can be sent to The Michael Sullivan Hurry Home Fund, P.O. Box 756, East Meadow, N.Y. 11554.
East Meadow Civic Association and American Community Empowerment
Will hold a joint community meeting on Friday, Jan. 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the Nassau University Medical Center auditorium, located at 2201 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow. The first guest speaker will be representatives from the Nassau County Board of Assessment, who will give a presentation on how to challenge county taxes, and will give details on what forms are necessary and explain how to prepare and file the grievance to challenges. The second guest speaker will be Veronica Murphy, a senior loan officer for a major mortgage service provide, to offer tips on how to save money on mortgages. For more information, call (516) 679-3006 or (516) 832-6151. All are invited to attend. Free parking is available in Lot No. 2 off Carman Avenue. Refreshments will be served.
Nassau-Suffolk Performing Arts
A talented group of student musicians, performs on Friday, Feb. 6 and Saturday, Feb. 7 at the Tilles Center in Brookville. The Wind Symphony and Concert Band will perform at 8 p.m. in the Concert Hall (the main stage) on February 6. The Jazz Band, Jazz Ensemble and Vocal Jazz Ensemble, will perform "An Evening of Jazz" at 8 p.m. at Hillwood Recital Hall on February 7.Tickets are $20 for general admission and $10 for students and seniors. Nassau-Suffolk Performing Arts is a non-profit organization founded in 1994 to provide talented
student musicians from across Long Island and the metropolitan area with additional rehearsal and performance opportunities in the jazz and concert band genres. Tickets are available at the box office the night of the show. To order tickets ahead of time call Tilles Center's box office at (516) 299-3100, (212) 307-4110 or order online at www.tillescenter.org. or Ticketmaster.com. The Tilles Center is located on 720 Northern Blvd. in Brookville.
Help Clarke 'Run with the Rams'
First Annual 5K Run with the Rams will take place on April 25 at Clarke High School. The event, sponsored by the Clarke High School Athletic Department, will include a 5K run and a 1-mile fun run. All proceeds will benefit Clarke's athletic program and charitable organizations. For more information on the inaugural 5K Run with the Rams, call Clarke Athletic Director Josh Friedman at (516) 876-7427.
Clubs
East Meadow
Chamber of Commerce
President: Dr. Janine Kelly
Phone: (516) 409-0044
P.O. Box 77, East Meadow, 11554
www.eastmeadowchamber.com.
East Meadow Kiwanis Club
President: Rich Santer
Phone (516) 579-5458
www.eastmeadowkiwanis.com.
The Kiwanis Club
Holds their Regular Meeting every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Empress Diner in East Meadow.
Knights of Pythias
The Knights of Pythias Alliance-East Meadow Lodge 774 is seeking new members to join its ranks. This non-sectarian organization serves the community through a number of altruistic endeavors, including food baskets for the needy, donations to charitable organizations, anti-drug programs, and a host of other activities. For more information, call Ed Winters at (516) 489-3797.
Sons of Italy
The East Meadow local lodge, Edward J. Speno Lodge No. 2568, are calling on Italians and Italian Americans to join the largest men and women organization in America, the Order of Sons of Italy in America. This co-ed local lodge meets on the second Monday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at the Jewish school of culture center, 574 East Meadow Ave. in East Meadow. Anyone that is interested in joining the lodge can do so by calling Connie Conte at 794-1089. Forza Italia!
Calling all vets
East Meadow VFW Post 2736 is always looking for new members. Those interested in joining should call Sal Pellegrino at (516) 794-5036 or mail to 290 Belmont Ave., East Meadow, NY 11554. Meetings are twice a month on the first and third Monday at Christ the King Church.
Support groups
Alzheimer's support
The Bristal Assisted Living, 40 Merrick Ave., hosts an Alzheimer's disease support group for caregivers every second Thursday from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Call Pat Kiley at (516) 918-4009 to register.
Does food rule your life?
Overeaters Anonymous can help - no dues, no fees, no weigh-ins. We are a 12 Step Fellowship.Meetings are held in East Meadow: Salisbury Ballfield, 7:45p.m. Tuesdays; Hicksville: Parkway Community Church, 95 Stewart Avenue, 10:00 a.m. Tues. and Thurs. and 8 p.m. Mondays, Massapequa: John Burns Park, 10 a.m.; Wednesdays; Levittown: 474 Wantagh Avenue, 8:00 p.m. Tuesdays. For more information contact the Nassau Hotline number:794-1333 or on the web: www.nassauOA.org
Helping relatives of addicts
Relatives and friends who are
suffering as a result of a loved one's battle with addition can now receive support via a hotline run by the
Long Island Crisis Center, at (516) 481-4000.
Substance help
Alcoholics Anonymous meetings
held Thursdays and Sundays in the school cafeteria of St. Barnabas Church in Bellmore. All meetings
start at 7:30 p.m.
Crisis counseling
The Long Island Crisis Center offers 24-hour/seven-day-a-week crisis intervention counseling. Anyone who is depressed, needs help in controlling teenagers or wants to beat an addiction is encouraged to call (516) 679-1111. Calls are free and anonymous.
Help for smokers.
The Nassau County Department of Health, in collaboration with the New York State Smokers' Quitline, is sponsoring a program which offers four weeks of nicotine replacement therapy for smokers who want to quit. The therapy also known as "the patch" is available to medically-eligible county residents at no cost. Residents should call the New York Smokers' Quitline at 1-866-697-8487
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