Baldwin Public Library

2385 GrandAvenue

(516) 223-6228

March Bus Trip. Chase away the winter blahs by joining a trip to Manhattan with the Baldwin Public Library. First stop is Grand Central Station, next stop is lunch at Chez Suzette, followed by a visit to the Forbes Gallery. Registration begins Wednesday, Feb. 11. Tickets are non-refundable. For more information, call the library at 223-6228.

AARP Tax Assistance. The library is offering free AARP tax assistance on a first-come, first-served basis beginning Wednesday, Feb. 4 through Friday, April 9. On Wednesdays, help is offered from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and on Fridays from noon to 4 p.m. The service is available to all low- and middle-income people with an emphasis on, but not limited to, senior citizens.

Special Events

The Oakwood Beach Club is accepting new members from all over Baldwin. The beach club has swimming pools, concessions, activities for kids and social events for adults. For information on membership, call Ellen at 868-6332.

Whom Shall I Send? A musical drama presented by the Xavier Company at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1375 Grand Ave., Baldwin. The play explored the humanity of the disciples -- their doubts, fears and joys -- as they decide to follow Christ. For more information, call (212) 627-2100 ext. 209.

Wednesday, March 24,

8 p.m.

Meet the Easter Bunny. The Baldwin Chamber of Commerce is holding its Annual Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, March 27 at 10 a.m. at Baldwin High School. Pancakes, bacon, juice and coffee will be served. There will also be prizes, pony rides and a chance for the kiddies to meet the Easter Bunny. Admission is $2 per person.

Your Health & Cancer Expo.

Health fair open and free to the public, at the Long Island Marriott in Uniondale. Browse exhibit tables from a variety of organizations and companies to assist patients, friends and families touched by cancer. Hear speakers and receive free educational materials on topics such as new treatments, chemotherapy, clinical trials, nutrition, insurance, and much, much more. For sponsorship opportunities and further information, contact Debbie Blick at 516-374-3190.

Sunday, March 28

1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Buffet Luncheon at the First Methodist United Church of Oceanside, at Atlantic Avenue and Davison Street, will hold an all-you-can-eat buffet. $6 per person. Call 766-3778 for more information.

Tuesday, March 30,

11:30 a.m.

Easter Fun Day. Calvary Protestant Church, at 2801 Park Avenue, Baldwin, will be hosting a special community event, Easter Fun Day, with a variety of games and crafts, flower potting, refreshments, an egg hunt, and a story time about Easter. All children aged three to eleven are invited to attend. Parents are also welcome, but must attend with children under six. The event is free and will be held rain or shine. To pre-register call the church office at 223-4070. Registration the day of the event will begin at 9:30 a.m.

Saturday, April 3,

10 a.m. to noon

Day of Reconciliation. The Diocese of Rockville Centre is once again offering a special Day of Reconciliation on the Monday of Holy Week, April 5. Every parish in the diocese will have priests available that day from 3 to 5 p.m. to here confessions. This is in addition to the regular scheduled times the sacrament is available at each parish.

Community Seder. At the South Baldwin Jewish Center, 2959 Grand Ave. Number of participants limited to 150. Call Randi or Roz at 223-8688 for reservations.

Tuesday, April 6, 7:30 p.m.

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.

Tuesday, April 6

Brookside 50th Anniversary. Brookside Elementary School in Baldwin is celebrating 50 years of excellence in education and is looking for all staff and student alumni to join the celebration. The student reunion will be on Friday, April 2 from 6 to 7 p.m. An adults only "Prom Night" will be from 8 to 11 p.m. Reservations are required. For information and reservations, call Dorinda Spinelli at 379-4742.

Sight & Sound Theater Trip. Join St. Christopher's Rosary Altar Society on a trip to the Sight and Sound Theater in Lancaster County, Pa. to see a production of the Easter Show on Wednesday, April 14. Tickets cost $80. This covers transportation, family-style lunch, show and taxes. Tickets will only be sold until March 15. For details contact Mary Caridi at 223-3007. Checks made payable to St. Christopher' Rosary Altar.

Tax Help for Seniors at the Baldwin Senior Center, 1810 N. Grand Ave. Free tax assistance for those over 60 sponsored by the Town of Hempstead. Feb. 18, 25, March 24, 31, April 7, 14 from 1 p.m. to 3p.m. Reservations required. Call 546-7110 for appointment.

Calling All Photographers. Applications are available for photographers interested in participating in the Long Island Arts Council at Freeport's 24th annual Juried Photography Show to be held at the Freeport Library from April 1 to 29. The show is open to all photographers, amateur and professional. Entries will be accepted by mail through March 11. Local photographers can hand deliver entries on March 13 and 15 to the Freeport library. For more information, call Polly Whitehorn at 223-2522 ext. 13.

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