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Happenings in West Hempstead, Malverne and Lakeview

Posted Wednesday, January 5, 2011 2:40 pm

Hempstead Town Receiver of Taxes Don Clavin, third from right, discussed important tax issues with residents at a recent Taxpayer’s Forum held at the West Hempstead Library. Among topics were tax payment collection periods, payment methods, tax exemptions, challenging assessments, Hempstead tax office extended hours and satellite office payment dates. Also pictured are, from left, Etienne and Jacqueline Mauge, Rosemarie Feurtado, Mary Fennes and Luba Rydl, all of West Hempstead.

Courtesy Town of Hempstead

Around town

Merrick Theatre presents:
The Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts presents the first semi-autobiographical play of Neil Simon: "Brighton Beach Memoirs," starting Jan. 8 and running through Jan. 30. In Brooklyn of 1937, young Eugene Jerome begins to observe life through a funny, poignant and all-too-human point of view. Ticket prices at $20, students and seniors gets discount prices of $16 on Fridays and Sundays. Performance times at Fridays and Saturdays at 8:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. The theatre is located at 2222 Hewlett Ave. in Merrick. Call (516) 868-6400 for more information.

Mystery theatre
The Knights of Columbus St.Mary's Maris Stella Council 2228, located at 78 Hempstead Ave. on Lynbrook, will host a night of mystery dinner theatre on Saturday, Jan. 29, from 8 p.m. to midnight. The "Knights of the round-table conspiracies" admission fee is $50 per person, or two for $90, which includes full buffet, beer, wine and soda, dancing and a night of mystery theatre. Contact Panaro at (516) 404-5087 or Vincent at (516) 812-8566.

Free medical equipment
The National Amputation Foundation, located at 40 Church St. in Malverne, has a free donated durable medical equipment give-a-way program open to anyone in need. Equipment includes wheelchairs, walkers, shower chairs, commodes, crutches and canes. Items must be picked up at the office. Please call (516) 887-3600 for more information.

12-step support meetings
Spouses, families and friends affected by someone's sexually addictive behavior, or the individual him/herself, can attend weekly 12-step support group meetings, which run through Jan. 31 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in Nassau County. Call (347) 531-5977 for more information.

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