Baldwin Public Library

2385 GrandAvenue

(516) 223-6228

Take and Make Crafts. The library invites children ages 3 to entering kindergarten to come in during the months of July and August to receive a craft to make at home. One per month per child while supplies last. Baldwin residents only. Come to the Children's Reference Desk for the craft.

Read-to-Me Club. For children age three through kindergarten with a parent or caregiver. Read as many books at home with your child by Aug. 27 and receive a prize and certificate. Registration is necessary and will begin June 7.

Summer Hours. The Library will start its summer schedule beginning Friday, July 2. The Library will be open on fridays, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. through Labor Day, September 6. The Library will be closed on Sundays through September 26.

Special Events

Flea Market. Sponsored by the Bellmore Lions Club to benefit local charities at the Bellmore LIRR station, off Sunrise Highway. Includes antiques, collectibles and hand crafts. On Sunday, Aug. 29 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Vendors should call 785-0222 or 826-9839 between noon and 5 p.m. for information.

Photography Exhibit at the Freeport Memorial Library, featuring watercolors and mixed-media paintings by Kay W. Ray. On view in the lobby from Monday, Aug. 2 to Friday, Aug. 27. The reception is Tuesday, Aug. 3 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. 144 W. Merrick Rd. Phone: 379-3274.

Rally Day at St. Peter's.St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church (2332 Grand Ave.) will be holding its Rally Day on Sunday, Sept. 12. Join us at 9 a.m. for a Continental Breakfast which follows a Holy Eucharist at 8 a.m. and precedes a Holy Eucharist at 10:15 a.m. Sunday School commences that day at 10 a.m. for Pre-School through 6th grade. Confirmation Bible Study (grades 7 and 8) and the Adult Forum held at 9 a.m. start in the coming month. For more information, call 516 223-1951.

Religious Classes at the South Baldwin Jewish Center. Junior Congregation Services for classes Aleph through Vav at the SBJC will begin Saturday morning, September 11 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Children's High Holiday Service: First Day of Rosh Hashana on Thursday, Sept. 16 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Second Day of Rosh Hashana on Friday, Sept. 17 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Yom Kippur on Saturday, Sept. 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

BFE Beach Party. The Baldwin Foundation for Education will host its annual Alumni Beach Party at Jones Beach, West End #2, on Saturday, Sept. 18 at 11 a.m. They will be sponsoring the Spring Celebration at Baldwin Senior High School on Saturday, April 2 from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.The group is an independent, not-for-profit organization of Alumni and friends of the Baldwin Public Schools. Established in 1993, it is dedicated to providing support to the Baldwin Union Free School District and sustaining Baldwin's tradition of excellence.Board meetings at the district off ice will take place at 7:30 p.m. o n September 9, October 10, November 18, January 11, February 10, March 8, April 5, May 3 and June 7.

The Oceanside AARP will meet on Friday, Sept. 17 at 1 p.m. at St. Anthony's Church, 80 Anchor Ave. Seniors can find out about speakers, trips and activities.

Sunrise Mothers' Center Open house on Tuesday Sept. 21 at 7pm and Wed. Sept. 22 at 1pm. At the United Methodist Church on Clarendon Ave. in Bellmore. Call (516) 781-8946 to RSVP or more information.The Sunrise Mothers' Center offers the opportunity of connection in your community. Contact them on the web at sunrisemothers@excite.com.

Operation SPLASH. Stop Polluting Littering And Save Harbors. For more info on protecting our Long Island environment, join us for our monthly meeting on Tuesday, Tuesday Sept. 7 at 7:30 pm at the Freeport Recreation Center 130 East Merrick Rd. Freeport. For more info on protecting our Long Island environment, call (516) 378-4770 and join us for our monthly meeting every 1st Tuesday of the month. Free admission. All are welcome.

Junior Congregation Services for classes Aleph through Vav, held at the South Baldwin Jewish Center, will begin Saturday, September 11. The classes will run from 10 a.m until 11:30 a.m.

Parenting Group at South Nassau Christian Church, 3147 Eastern Parkway, Baldwin Harbor. Come share questions and experiences with other parents over a light dinner while children enjoy a play group. Contact Vicki Franzese,

CSW @ 379-8119.

Second and fourth Tuesday

of the month, 6 p.m.

Kiwanis Club meetings held weekly at the Coral House,

70 Milburn Ave.

Tuesdays, 7 p.m.

Rotary Club meetings held

weekly at the Coral House,

70 Milburn Ave.

Thursdays, 12:15.p.m.

Sanitary District No. 2 has cancelled its Aug. 4 Board of Commissioners meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 11 at 5 p.m. for annual reorganization and regular business. Board of Commissioners meetings are held at the office of the District, 2080 Grand Avenue. Call 223-3207.

Fire District Meetings at the Baldwin Fire District Headquarters, 2386 Grand Ave. Open to the public.

First and third Tuesday

of the month, 6 p.m.

Library Board Meetings are generally held every third Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the library, 2385 Grand Ave. For more information, call Library Director Barbara Hopkins at 223-6228.

Sophisticated Singles at the Barry and Florence Friedberg JCC, 15 Neil Court, Oceanside. Ages 35-55, Mondays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Fee: $8. At the end of each session, there is time for mingling. For more information, call 766-4341, ext. 133. Upcoming topics: March 1: Goodbye Girl: Saying goodbye to emotional baggage. March 8: The Heiress: How can I win a lover's quarrel with myself? March 15: The Letter. The dark side of jealousy.

JCC News

Barry & Florence Friedberg JCC 15 Neil Court, Oceanside (516)766-4341

Ezra Center. Do you have a child who needs to build their social skills? Groups are available right in your neighborhood at the Ezra Center for People With Disabilities located at the Barry and Florence Friedberg JCC. The Ezra Center is offering a number of programs for children (with ADHD; ADD; Aspergers; PDD; Autism; Learning Disabilities; and, Speech & Language Delays). For information, please call Mark Bernstein, M.S.E.D., C.R.M.D., at 766-4341, ext. 129.

include arts and crafts, aquatics, and lessons on building physical and social skills. An interview is required for proper placement. Athletes needed. The Barry and Florence Friedberg JCC is forming its JCC Maccabi Team for the 2004 JCC Maccabi Games being held in Boston from August 15-20. The JCC Maccabi games are an Olympic-style event for athletes of Jewish Heritage. Delegations come from Israel, Canada, Poland, Mexico, and from all over the United States. Athletes enjoy high level competition as well as cultural and social events. The JCC is holding tryouts for roller hockey and boys basketball.Athletes must turn 13 by Aug. 1 and cannot turn 17 before Aug. 1. Hockey tryouts will be held Thursday, Feb. 12 & 19; Basketball tryouts take place Monday, Feb. 9 & 16. For more information, please contact Joan Goldfaden at 766-4341, ext. 106 or visit www.friedbergjcc.org.

Film and the Holocaust. Has the Nazi Holocaust molded film and television or has Hollywood interpreted the Nazi Holocaust in its own way for popular culture? Join Dr. Kenneth Wolk as he explores, through clips and discussion, the interaction between the Holocaust and Hollywood film and television. The fee is $5 (light refreshments will be served). For more information, please call Maddy Levi, at 766-4341, ext. 114.

Wednesday, Feb. 25,

2 p.m.

Spotlight on seniors

Sandel Senior Center

50 South Park Avenue

(516) 678-9350

Duplicate bridge Instructor Marie Fiorillo will conduct a leisurely-paced 18-hand duplicate games. Fee: $7 for non-members, $5 for members. Registration preferred.

Sundays, 4 to 7 p.m.

Guys Night Out For the active senior aged 60+ who is looking to pursue new interests and meet like-minded men.

Second and fourth Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

New beginnings for singles. Speakers the first Wednesday of every month. The third Wednesday of the month, meet at various restaurants for great food.

First and third Wednesdays

of the month, 6 to 8 p.m.

Spotlight on seniors

Sandel Senior Center

50 South Park Avenue

(516) 678-9350