30 Davison Ave.
766-2360
Arielle and the Night Lights
This trio, led by talented vocalist Arielle Adamy, will perform a medley of jazz standards along with a bit of the blues and some sultry bossa nova on Feb. 8 at 2 p.m. Tickets are required.
Book Discussion:
Peony in Love by Lisa See
This novel follows the fate of a privileged and cloistered woman in seventeenth century China who falls under the tragic spell of a romantic opera. The discussion is led by Barbara Krupit on Feb. 10 at 2 p.m.
Adult/YA Jewelry Craft:
Murano Necklace
Design a delicate necklace with imported Italian, hand-blown glass beads and crystals for someone special on Valentine’s Day. There is a materials fee of $12 per person. Registration for the craft, which is on Feb. 10 at 7 p.m., is required.
Island Park Library
176 Long Beach Rd.
432-0122
Flowing Style Yoga with Dr. Peg
All are welcome to join Dr. Peg and experience the health and wellness benefits of flowing style yoga on Feb. 9 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. The session will combine a series of postures with rhythmic breathing for a gentle body workout. Enjoy the calming effects of jasmine tea. Bring a mat. The class limited to 15. Please register at the Circulation Desk.
Digital TV Transition Information
A Radioshack representative will be providing information about why the digital television transition is occurring, the benefits digital television offers viewers, what people need to do in order to continue receiving over-the-air television broadcasts after the conversion occurs, and how to apply for up to two $40 government coupons per household to help reduce the costs of obtaining a digital converter box.Register at the Circulation Desk for the program, which is Feb. 9 from 6:30-8 p.m.
Valentine's Day Craft
For ages 6—10. Join Ms.Meghan and Mrs.N for this craft session to design something for someone special this Valentines Day. Register in the Children’s Room for the activity, which is Feb. 10 from 4-5 p.m.
Valentine Chocoholics Workshop
For ages 8 and up. A chocolate making class just in time for Valentine’s Day. Learn how to make almond joys, peanut butter cups and chocolate potato chips on Feb. 12 from 4-5 p.m. Participants will receive a gift box to give to that special someone. Limited to 25 participants. Please register in the Children’s room.
Movies
All movies start at 2 p.m.
Feb. 6- Appaloosa
Feb. 7- Alvin & The Chipmunks: Chipmunk Valentine
Special Events
Student Musicians
at the Tilles Center
Members of Nassau-Suffolk Performing Arts will perform at Tilles Center for the Performing Arts on Feb. 6 and Feb. 7. The Wind Symphony and Concert Band will perform at 8 p.m. in the Concert Hall on Feb. 6, and the Jazz Band, Jazz Ensemble and Vocal Jazz Ensemble will perform at 8 p.m. at the Hillwood Recital Hall on Feb. 7. Tickets for the concerts are $20 general admission and $10 for students and seniors. 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 tillescenter.org. or Ticketmaster.com.
Love Your Troops
The Island Park Civic Association will be hosting a dinner on Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day, at the Bridgeview Yacht Club in Island Park. From 7-11 p.m. enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, a three-course surf and turf sit-down dinner, DJ and dancing, door prizes and raffles all for $60 a person.And the IPCA is teaming with Soldiers’ Angels to collect donations and supplies for soldiers overseas. For more information and to reserve your seat, call Patti at 431-8275 or Laura at 432-0762 by Feb. 5.
Oceanside’s first Relay for Life
On Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. at the high school, there will be a kick-off event for the Relay for Life, an event sponsored by the American Cancer Society that will take place in June. It is an all-nighter of people walking/running the track, entertainment, survivor’s stories, and more. The event on Feb. 9 is to explain the project, recruit participants and set up committees to plan for the June event.
PTA guest speaker
Oceanside School 6 is hosting a guest speaker, at its Feb. 10 PTA meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. Kara Andreski, RD, project coordinator of Heart Links at the Department of Family Medicine at SUNY Stony Brook will be talking about the current food supply and the impact of the food supply on the individual, how food affects our mind and body, the scope of obesity and the complications associated with obesity, marketing towards children, and what Heart Links can provide for the
district.
JCC
Barry and Florence Friedberg JCC
15 Neil Ct., Oceanside
766-4341
Adult Connections Club
Come join the fun and meet new people at interesting events. All events are from 7:30-9:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) and cost $10 per person per month. For more information, call Debbie Rosen at 766-4341, ext. 129.
Feb. 5: Come to the Cabaret Join performers Castorina and Rose as they entertain with their outstanding cabaret show. Hot hors d’oeuvres served. Please note that there is an additional $3 charge per person.
Feb. 12: The History of Ireland Part II-We welcome back Dr. Mary Nita Anderson as she continues to take us on another journey through wonderful Ireland.
Crime Scene Investigation
Join former cop and homicide and sex crimes prosecutor Bob Biancavilla as he presents a vivid account of how forensic science solves tough cases ripped from the headlines on Feb. 11 from 2-3 p.m. Learn about evidence recovery, analysis and comparison. Examine crime scene photos, DNA profiles, fingerprints, and other evidence that helped solve some of Nassau County’s most gruesome murders and sex crimes. There is a fee of $6 per person. For more information, call 766-4341 ext. 114 or e-mail mlevi@friedbergjcc.org.
A Day in the Life of a Book with Author/Illustrator Steven Petruccio
Kids of all ages will love this enlightening program of art and imagination that traces the history of illustration as a vital art form. Using actual sketches and finished artwork, Petruccio takes the audience on a journey through the stages of creating an illustrated book from story to published volume on Feb. 18 from 2-3 p.m. There is a fee of $8 in advance and $9 at the door. For more information,
call 766-4341 ext. 114.
The Jews of Sing-Sing
Hear all about the thousands of Jews who did a “stretch up the river” from Manhattan to the “Big House” when nationally-known scholar and author Ron Arons discusses his new book, The Jews of Sing-Sing, on Feb. 19 from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Learn about notorious gangsters and lesser-known gonuvim (thieves), and take a private virtual tour of the 180 year-old prison that still operates as a maximum security correctional facility. There is a cost of $6 per person. For more information, call 766-4341, ext. 114.
