The once-again-active Long Island Catamaran Sailors Association (LICSA), in existence since 1989, is looking for anyone interested in catamaran and multi-hull sailing. LICSA's focus is on racing, cruising and promoting and practicing multi-hull sailing in any and all of its formats. If you're an experienced cat sailor or just thinking about trying a cat - find out more by contacting Greg Gove at gildergove@optonline.net... Well spouses of the chronically ill and disabled may go to support meetings on the second Wednesday of each month from 7:30 to 9:30 PM at the St. Charles Rehab Center, 201 I. U. Willets Rd., Albertson. Call Rose at 829-8740... If you are thinking of adopting a dog, try the Town of North Hempstead Animal Shelter first. Call 944-8220... The Spirituality for Singles group meets after 7:30 PM mass on May 5, for discussion, refreshments, and pizza. St. Aidan's Church, 505 Willis Avenue, Williston Park. $5 donation at door. Call 746-6585... Come to the Spring Plant Sale at the Clark Botanic Garden, 193 I. U. Willets Rd., Albertson, from 10 AM to 4 PM, on May 10, 11 and 12. Call 484-2208... Art and Sports Memorabilia Auction, Saturday, May 5, to benefit local churches and synagogues. Framed fine art from well-known artists at up to 2/3 off gallery prices. Viewing 7-8 PM, bidding begins at 8 PM sharp. Admission $5 per person, includes wine and cheese, hors d'oeuvres and desserts. Garden City Jewish Center, 168 Nassau Blvd., Garden City. Call 294-4634... The Association of Piano Teachers of L. I. meets at 10 AM on May 16, at the GC Community Church, Stewart Avenue/Whitehall Blvd. For more info call (718) 347-0183... On Saturday, April 28 , 9 AM, as part of a children's program at the GC Public Library, Seventh Street, receive a Mother's Day card kit and tickets to Plaza Theatre Productions, The Wizard of Oz, to be held on Saturday, May 12, at 3 PM. Also at the library, come to the movie matinee on Monday, April 30, at 1:30 PM. "Emma" is being shown, 111 minutes...

Police Report: Mischief and Mayhem

Between April 19 and 20, someone may have entered a Stratford Avenue house after breaking window panes there. An investigation is continuing although nothing has been found missing at this time... On April 22 , 9:20 PM, a 30-year-old Hempstead man was arrested by PO Sommer for alleged DWI ( .17%) at Nassau Blvd./Stewart Avenue. The motorist allegedly failed to maintain a lane there... PO Bandl arrested a 25-year-old St. Lucie, Florida man for alleged DWI( .11%), and for speeding at the alleged speed of 55 in a 30, at Chester Avenue, on April 20, at 3:45 AM... On April 19 , someone burglarized a Brixton Rd. residence while the homeowner was gardening between 10:45 and 11 AM. Over $100,000 in jewelry was taken... PO Matos arrested a 23-year-old Hempstead woman for aggravated unlicensed operation 2nd degree, and for no registration, no insurance, at Clinton Rd. after she was observed driving without front license plates there on April 19... On April 12 , 4:30 PM, PO Sommer arrested a 53-year-old Mineola woman for allegedly stealing $199 in merchandise; a Jones NY blouse, a Kate Hill shirt and sweater, at Lord and Taylor... PO Jacobsen arrested a 24-year-old Hempstead woman for alleged speeding at 50 in a 30, no inspection, and aggravated unlicensed operation ( 4 suspensions, 3 dates) at Clinton Rd, on April 12, at 10:42 PM...

On April 19 , a truck stop was held at NHP Road and 8 trucks were inspected with 65 tickets issued, and 3 trucks taken out of service with 16 weight violations... On April 24 , another truck stop was conducted at Clinton Rd., with 15 trucks inspected, 1 truck taken out of service and 53 tickets issued...

Fire Responses:

Burnt popcorn in a microwave oven triggered an alarm at Adelphi University's Linen Hall on April 19... A brush fire occurred at Franklin Avenue on April 20... A cigarette that had fallen between seats in a car caused a car fire at Sandy Court on April 21... A radiator caused a water leak at a Kildare Rd. house on April 21... Another brush fire occurred at GC Plaza on April 22... FD gained keyless entry at Kingsbury Rd on April 23 and rescued a child who was locked inside the house there... Burning wax in a pot on a stove at Sandy Court caused smoke there on April 23... Another brush fire occurred near Edgemere Park on April 24... That's all this week. G. T.