Your Oceanside, I.P. Community Update

Oceanside Library
30 Davison Ave.
766-2360

Book Discussion: Testimony by Anita Shreve
A sex scandal rocks an affluent New England boarding school, destroying both careers and reputations. The book discussion is led by Barbara Krupit on Oct. 13 at 2 p.m.

Floral Centerpieces
The Oceanside Garden Club welcomes Master Gardener Roellyn Armstrong as she creates dynamic floral arrangements for the holiday season on Oct. 13 at 7 p.m.
Open Mic Poetry Night

Peter V. Dugan of the North Sea Poetry Scene hosts this inspiring event with headlining guests Lee Kostrinsky and J.R. Turek on Oct. 16 from 7-9 p.m.

Job Fair
Sponsored by the New York State Department of Labor’s Division of Employment Services. Registration not required. First come, first served on Oct. 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Current Issues
Political commentator Barbara Krupit leads an informative discussion of today’s headline news stories on Oct. 21 from 1:30-3 p.m.

Creative Writing Workshop:  Discovering the Writer Within
Stretch your writing skills with Professor Barbara Novack, plus welcome PJ Campbell, a.k.a., the “Publishing Guru” and author of “101 Author Tips: Creating a Successful Book Campaign” on Oct. 21 at 7 p.m.

Island Park Library
176 Long Beach Rd.
432-0122

Chair Yoga
Can't get down on the floor? Try yoga on a chair with Sandye Pinz. This class will provide beginning yoga instruction and practice for people who feel they may not be flexible enough for standard yoga. Limit of 20 participants. Register at the Circulation Desk for the event on Oct. 13 from 1-2 p.m.

Simply Stronger
Certified personal trainer Marilyn Bunger is here to teach this well received low-impact exercise class on Oct. 14 from 10:15-11:15 a.m. Please bring hand weights or 16oz. water bottles. Register at the Circulation Desk.

Norman Rockwell
In conjunction with the showing of the new Norman Rockwell exhibit, the Nassau County Museum of Art will sponsor this program to illuminate and enhance the experience of viewing the exhibition which runs through January 3, 2010. Register at the Circulation Desk for the event on Oct. 14 from 2-3 p.m.