Memorial Day Parade. The library invites all Baldwin residents to march with the library in the Memorial Day Parade and Family March on Monday, May 31. Children of all ages are welcome, including tots in strollers or wagons. Registration is encouraged and will be held at the Children's Desk in the library beginning May 1.

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 August 27 and receive a prize and certificate. Registration is necessary and will begin June 7.

Read, White & Blue. Summer reading program for boys and girls in grades 1 to 6 and another club for those in grades 7 to 12. This year's theme is "New York is Read, White & Blue." Kids will read books at home and report on the books to earn prizes. Registration begins June 7. For five weeks beginning on July 5, take-home craft kits will be available to kids in grades 1 to 6 when reporting on a book. Surprise gift for kids in grades 7 to 12 at registration. An invitation to an awards ceremony and magic show will be given to those who complete the club's reading requirements.

Special Events

Spring Rummage Sale. At the First Church Baldwin, United Methodist, 881 Merrick Rd. Clothing and White Elephant table.

Saturday, June 5,

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Garage Sale. Sponsored by the Baldwin Auxiliary of South Nassau Communities Hospital at 1011 Highland St., Baldwin.

Saturday, June 5,

9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Flea Market. Sponsored by the Bellmore Lions Club, at the Bellmore LIRR station. Antiques, collectibles and crafts. Vendors wanted. Call 785-0222 or 826-9839 between noon and 5 p.m.

Sunday, June 6, 13 and 20

9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Achievement Day 2004. Sponsored by the Homemakers of Rockville Centre at the John A. Anderson Rec Center, 111 Oceanside Rd., RVC. Free refreshments, 50/50, plant sale and raffle. For more information, call Mary Ann at 766-1620.

Baldwin Historical Society. At 1980 Grand Ave. Monday, May 31 at 9:30 a.m.

Auction. At the Oceanside First United Methodist Church, Atlantic Avenue and Davison Street. Auction of fine glassware, antiques, collectibles, prints and more. Cash only. Viewing from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Bidding from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 766-3778 or 678-5618.

Saturday, June 12

Baseball Fever -- Catch It! The South Nassau Christian Women's Club will hold a luncheon, "Baseball Fever," at the Coral House. Men are welcome. Featuring Dave Howard, senior vice president of the New York Mets. Gifts and games, childcare provided. $16. Reservations required: call Fran at 799-8892 or Frieda at 354-7366 or Gloria at 868-0123.

Tuesday, June 15, 11:30 a.m.

Parents Without Partners. Nassau Chapter No. 14 will be holding a new member orientation on Tuesday, June 1 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Bellmore Presbyterian Church on the corner of Bellmore Avenue and Martin Avenue. Free to attend, $39 to join. To join, you will need the name of a licensed professional who can verify that you are single and have at least one child. Coffee and cake served. For more information, call 756-9024.

Tuesday, June 1

7:30 to 9 p.m.

"45 Minutes From Broadway," by Neil Simon, presented by The Lantern Theatre of North Merrick. Performances are at the Brookside School at 1260 Meadowbrook Road, F Sat. June 5 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, June 6 at 2 p.m. Admission is $12. For more information, call 221-4485.

Current Events Series. At the Freeport Memorial Library, 144 W. Merrick Rd. continues its popular monthly series, current Events in Perspective, conducted Michael D'Innocenzo, professor of history at Hofstra University. Wednesdays at 1 p.m. on May 12 and June 9. The series will continue on the second Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. For more information, call 379-3274.

Book Discussion. At the Freeport Memorial Library. Talking About Literature is a monthly book discussion series that meets on the first Friday of each month from noon to 1:30 p.m. through June. The discussion includes classic and contemporary literature. For more information, call 379-3274.

Community Health Forum. The Nassau County Departments of Health, Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol will conduct a Community Health Forum for all Town of Hempstead residents at the Freeport Recreation Center, 130 E. Merrick Rd, Freeport. At the meeting, residents will discuss public health issues and share concerns and needs of the community. For more information, call 571-2500.

Tuesday, June 3

7 to 9 p.m.

Digital Photography Class. At the Freeport Memorial Library on Wednesdays, June 2 and 16, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Registration begins Tuesday, May 4. Call 379-3274 for more information.

Operation SPLASH. Stop Polluting Littering And Save Harbors monthly meeting at the Freeport Recreation Center, 130 East Merrick Rd. For more info on protecting our Long Island environment, join us for our monthly meeting which meet every first Tuesday of the month. Free admission. All are welcome. Call 378-4770 for more information.

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 Board of Commissioners meetings are held at the office of the District, 2080 Grand Avenue. Call 223-3207.

First and third Wednesdays

of the month, 5 p.m.

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.

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. March 22: An Affair to Remember: How to become good relationship material.

Barry and Florence Friedberg JCC * 15 Neil Court *Oceanside, NY 11572 *

516-766-4341

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. This winter the Ezra Center is offering a number of programs for children (with ADHD; ADD; Aspergers; PDD; Autism; Learning Disabilities; and, Speech & Language Delays). Programs include arts and crafts, aquatics, and lessons on building physical and social skills. An interview is required for proper placement. For more information, please call Mark Bernstein, M.S.E.D., C.R.M.D., coordinator of the Ezra Center, at 766-4341, ext. 129.

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