Arts, music and theatre

Oceanside Chorale is recruiting all men and women's voices. Rehearsals are at Merle Avenue School, Merle Avenue and Oceanside Road, Oceanside. For more information, call 223-6120.

Wednesdays, 8 p.m.

Special events

Program on sportsfishing at Freeport Library, 144 West Merrick Road. Through the use of slides, videotapes and transparencies, Captain Jerry McGrath will educate fishing novices.

Thursday, January 10, 7 p.m.

Defensive driving course at Freeport Library, 144 West Merrick Road. It will be conducted by instructors certified by the New York Safety Program which is approved by the Department of Motor Vehicles. $25 per person payable by check or money order only for each person to Driving Defensively. Anyone who arrives at 10:15 a.m. or does not complete the full course will not be eligible for a certificate.

Saturday, January 12, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (half-hour for lunch)

Free internet classes at Freeport Memorial Library, 144 West Merrick Road. Registration is not required, but seating is limited to sixteen participants on a first-come, first-serve basis. Call (516) 379-3274.

Saturday, January 12, 2 to 4 p.m. and Saturday, February 23, 10 a.m. to noon

Finding Forrester is showing at the Freeport Library, West Merrick Road. This is the story of Jamal, a basketball player/gifted student and a reclusive author, William Forrester.

Friday, January 11, 3 and 7 p.m.

Chapter dinner meeting of the American Business Women's Association at the Bedells at West Wind Yacht Club, 104 East Bedell Street, Freeport. For reservations and further information, call Rose Marie Kreuder at (516) 221-9756.

Thursday, January 17, 6:30 p.m.

Taste of India Dinner at All Saints' Episcopal Church, 2375 Harrison Avenue. The cost for adults will be $20 per person and $5 for each child under twelve years-old. Food and entertainment provided by Beluchi's Indian Restaurant. To purchase tickets call the parish office at (516) 223-3731 or Judith Wood at (516) 868-4648.

Saturday, January 19, 6 to 10 p.m.

Founders Day Celebration at Baldwin Middle School. There will be a Chinese auction, dessert bar and student art show. For more information, call (516) 868-9141.

Monday, February 11, 7:30 p.m.

Kindergarten registration at School #6 cafeteria, 145 Merle Avenue, on Tuesday, January 22, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Wednesday, January 23, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., 6 to 9 p.m. Child must be five years old on or before December 31, 2002. Required documentation: original and photocopies of birth or baptismal certificate with a raised seal, two proofs of residency (original deed, mortgage book or lease and a utility/cable bill) and proof of immunization with child's name and address, signed by a doctor. Call (516) 594-2345. Orientation will be at Oceanside Middle School, 186 Alice Avenue.

Pre-K registration for 3- and 4-year-olds at School #6 gymnasium, 145 Merle Avenue. Child must be toilet-trained before entering the program. Child must be three or four-years-old on or before December 31, 2002. Required documentation: original and photocopies of birth or baptismal certificate with a raised seal, two proofs of residency (original deed, mortgage book or lease and a utility/cable bill) and proof of immunization with child's name and address, signed by a doctor. Call (516) 594-2345.

Registration: Friday, February 8, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m,

One Healthy Way is a radio program offering expert, easy-to-understand health care information designed to meet your needs. Tune the radio to 1100AM. For more information about "One Healthy Way," or the services or physicians profiled on the show, call 1-877-South-Nassau.

Sundays, 7:30 a.m.

Blood pressure screenings for free at Classic Healthcare Solutions, 566 Merrick Road, Rockville Centre. For information, call 536-7300.

Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 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.

Peri-natal group for those who have had a loss due to miscarriage, stillbirth or an infant who died soon after birth meets at Mercy Medical Center, 1000 North Village Avenue, Rockville Centre.

Wednesdays, 7:30 to 9 p.m.

Bereavement support group will be hosted by All Saints' Episcopal Church, 2375 Harrison Avenue on Wednesdays. The group lasts eight weeks. Call All Rosenvinge, Family Consultation Service at (631) 665-7701.

Baldwin Public Library

2385 Grand Avenue

(516) 223-6228

Lunchtime travel program Slide show/lecture on Morocco.

Thursday, January 10, 12:30 p.m.

Read and tell is a book discussion program for third graders. Registration is necessary and begins Monday, November 19.

Thursday, January 10, 3:45 p.m.

Toddler story times are being offered at the library. Children must be 2-years-old. Groups are limited to 18 children. A parent or caretaker must stay with each child. Sessions will be 30 minutes and feature stories, crafts, songs and fingerplays.

Thursdays, January 10, 17, 24, 31, February 7 & 14, 11 a.m.

Saturday story times will be offered for children ages 3 to kindergarten. The five half-hour long meetings will feature stories, films, songs and fingerplays. Registration begins Saturday, December 8.

Saturdays, January 12, 19, 26 and February, 2 and 9, 10 a.m.

Homegrown String Band Enjoy the sounds and rhythms of our nation's "old time" country music along with authentic Appalachian flatfoot dancing and fiddle tunes. Tickets available starting Sunday, December 30. Limited to 4 tickets per family.

Sunday, January 13, 2:30 p.m.

Bookmasters is a book discussion program for fourth graders. Registration begins Monday, November 26.

Monday, January 14, 3:45 to 4:45 p.m.

Play time is a one-hour program for 1 1/2 and 2-year-olds. Toys available. Registration starts Thursday, December 13.

Tuesdays, January 15, 22, 29 and February 5 and 12, 11 a.m.

Kindergarten story times Half-hour long meetings consist of stories, songs, fingerplays, films and filmstrips. Registration begins Monday, December 3.

Wednesdays, January 16, 23 , 4 p.m.

Book babies is a program for children 9 to 15 months of age with a parent or caregiver. Sessions will be 20 minutes in length and will feature simple stories, nursery rhymes and fingerplays. In-person registration begins Wednesday, December 19. Birth certificate required at time of registration.

Wednesdays, January 16, 23, 30 and February 6, 10:30 a.m.

Game night for young adults in grades 6 to 12. Registration begins Monday, January 7 at the reference desk. Admission is free.

Friday, January 18, 7 to 8:30 p.m.

The YA Department of the library will be presenting a program entitled "How to Fill Out the FAFSA Form" for parents of college-bound high school seniors. Registration begins January 14. Admission is free.

Wednesday, January 23, 7:30 p.m.

After-school special for children in grades 1 and 2. There will be stories, creative activities and more. Free tickets will be available on December 26.

Thursday, January 24, 3:45 to 4:45 p.m.

Let's Pretend program for children in kindergarten. Free tickets are available.

Monday, January 28, 3:45 to 4:45 p.m.

Bookers is a book discussion program for fifth and sixth graders. Registration begins Tuesday, December 11.

Thursday, January 31, 3:45 p.m.

Bookmasters A book discussion program for fourth graders. Registration begins Monday, January 14.

Thursday, March 7, 3:45 to 4:45 p.m.

Homework center is open to children in grades 4-6 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 4-7 p.m. Help is available for remedial as well as for students who want to get better grades.

Ongoing

Scrabble Club meets at the library every Wednesday in Children's Room Auditorium. New members welcome.

Wednesdays, ongoing

Spotlight on seniors

Sandel Senior Center

50 South Park Avenue

(516) 678-9350

Lido Beach program Health and wellness program throughout the summer. No charge if "Swinging Seniors Pass" available. $2 transportation fee.

Fridays: Sandel bus leaves center at 9:30 a.m

Reflections A creative writing course taught by Dr. Lenore Sandel.

Tuesdays, 1 p.m.