The Week Ahead in Malverne and West Hempstead

West Hempstead Rotary’s weekly meeting
The Rotary Club of West Hempstead invites all residents to its weekly meeting on Thursday, March 1, at 8:30 a.m. at the Lantern Diner on Hempstead Turnpike. Each week, the club features a guest speaker from surrounding communities to discuss philanthropic efforts and projects. Info: (516) 369-2376 or ronyrotary@aol.com.

Movie at the library
The West Hempstead Public Library will feature Despicable Me 3 on Sunday, March 4, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. In this action comedy film starring Steve Carell and Kristen Wiig, Gru meets his long-lost charming, cheerful and more successful twin brother, Dru, who wants to team up with him for one last criminal heist. Rated PG; 90 minutes. Info: (516) 481-6591.

Monday Night Book Group
Interested in discussing a good read with others? Join the Monday Night Book Group at the Malverne Public Library on Monday, March 5, from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. This group meets once each month on a Monday night. Choices for each month reflect an eclectic reading list drawing from literary fiction, non-fiction, biography, classics and select popular fiction. Meeting dates may change so please call the library to make inquiries. Info: (516) 599-0750.

Book talk
Actress and author Roma Downey, best known as the beloved angel on “Touched by an Angel,” visits the Madison Theatre, in Rockville Centre, on Wednesday, March 7, to discuss her book “Box of Butterflies: Discovering the Unexpected Blessings All Around Us.” Every since she was a little girl, according to Downey, she has seen butterflies as a reminder of God’s presence. In her deeply personal book, Downey shares stories from her life, alongside quotes, poems, scripture, and artwork that she hopes will uplift others as they have her. (516) 323-4444 or www.madisontheatreny.org.

Musical interlude at the Heckscher
Celebrate “First Friday” at Heckscher Museum of Art, Friday, March 2, 5-8:30 p.m. Explore the Museum’s exhibitions during free extended hours and enjoy a Performance by the Claudia Jacobs Band. The band, known by many for their eclectic and passionate originals, are equally known for their loving and inspired interpretations of songs written by beloved artists from the ‘60s and ‘70s (and ‘80s). Their set list could include vintage Talking Heads, Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, CSN&Y and Richie Havens, for whom they opened. Info: (631) 351-3250 or www.heckscher.org.