Oceanside Board of Ed meeting at School #4. Call 678-1215 to confirm. Monday, December 17, 8:00 p.m. Island Park Village Trustees meeting at Village Hall, 127 Long Beach Road. For information call (516) 431-0600. Thursday, December 20, 8:00 p.m. Special Events
Evey and Mike Teigman will be guests of honor at a Melava Malke dinner, at Young Israel of Oceanside, 150 Waukena Avenue. Saturday, December 8, 8 p.m. Winter concert will be performed by the Rockville Centre Chorale Society at the St. James United Church, Forest Avenue and St. James Place.Tickets are $5 in advance and $6 at the door. Call Monica at (516) 938-2997. Saturday, December 8, 8 p.m. Let there be peace on Earth with the Oceanside Chorale at Boardman Middle School, Alice and Beatrice Avenues. Call (516) 764-2787 or (516) 223-6120. $5 per person. Children under 12 are free. Sunday, December 9, 3 p.m. Holiday bazaar at the Oceanside Jewish Center, 2860 Brower Avenue. For vendor information, call (516) 766-6984. Sunday, December 9,
9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Oceanside Chorale performs Broadway show tunes, opera, classical, popular, sacred music, jazz and swing at Merle Avenue School, Merle Avenue and Oceanside Road. Call (516) 764-2787 or (516) 223-6120. Wednesdays, 8 p.m. NCC Alumni from 1959 to 1965 are being looked for by the Nassau Community College Alumni Association for a gala reunion celebration. Call or e-mail with information about your current name and address at 572-7484 or keahond@ncc.edu.
Vendors needed Oceanside Jewish Center needs vendors for holiday boutique on Sunday, December 9. Call (516) 766-6984.
20th class reunion of Franklin K. Lane class of 1982 at the Long Island Marriot, April 6, 2002. For more information, contact Margaret Delahanty-Bey at the following: e-mail: Margbey@aol.com or (516) 771-4535.
Women's Group meets in the Lynbrook office of Peninsula Counseling Ctr. on Sunrise Hgwy. Call Betty Serepica at 599-1181. 7:30 p.m., Wednesdays
Kiwanis Club of Island Park meets at LaRioja Restaurant, 4409 Austin Blvd., Island Park. 6:30 p.m., Mondays Kiwanis Club of Oceanside meets at the Alias Smith and Jones Restaurant, 2862 Woods Avenue, Oceanside. 7 p.m., Tuesdays Oceanside Chamber of Commerce at the Star Diner, 2756 Long Beach Road. For more information or to join the chamber call 763-9177. 12:45 p.m., Thursdays The Island Senior Symphony is seeking string players. A bassoonist is also needed, as well as wind and brass musicians willing to substitute at rehearsals. Musicians need not be senior citizens to join the orchestra. Call (631) 281-6243 or (516) 764-4116. Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to noon Island Park Chamber of Commerce at Lambrous, 4073 Austin Blvd, Island Park. $12 to eat. For more information or to join the chamber call 897-8477. First Thursday of every month Oceanside V.F.W.'s regular monthly meeting at 407 Weidner Avenue. (516) 766-9373. First Wednesday of every month Ladies Auxiliary meeting at 407 Weidner Avenue. (516) 766-9373. Second Wednesday of every month Winds of Change II is a bereavement program which takes place at the Lido/Point Lookout Firehouse on Lido Boulevard, Lido Beach. Meetings are free of charge. Call (516) 897-8700. First Monday o f the month, 7 p.m. New horizons program for adults and out-of-school youth take place at St. Anthony's Church, 110 Anchor Avenue, Oceanside during the days. In the evenings, classes are at School #6, third floor, Room 323, Castleton Court, Oceanside. Fall program begins Monday, September 10. For information, call 678-7577 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. After 2 p.m. call 678-7595. Days: Monday - Friday,
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Evenings: Monday - Wednesday,
7 p.m. to 9 p.m. LibraryNews
Oceanside Library
Davidson Avenue
(516) 766-2360
Afternoon book discussion Journalist Randi Kreiss will lead in a review of "Disgrace," by J.M. Coetzee. Admission is free. Tuesday, December 11, 1 p.m. Fred Astaire Morth Harrison will present a multimedia program entitled "Fred Astaire: The Man, The Dance, The Song." Admission is free. Wednesday, December 12, 1 p.m. Bali - The Idyllic Isle Irma and Bob Mandel will give a slide talk on the picturesque island. Tuesday, December 18, 1 p.m. The Dickens! is a matinee performance, a one-man show presented by David Houston. Admission is free. Wednesday, December 19, 1 p.m. Ongoing career counseling Individual consultations with career counselor Judith Albert are available at the library. Ms. Albert provides strategies for approaching the current job market and offers assistance with resume writing, interview techniques, salary negotiations and more.
Island Park Library
99 Radcliffe Road
(516) 432-0122
English as a second language. Open to those over 18 years wishing to improve their English language skills. Bring notebook and pen. Free. Fridays, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Read-to-me odyssey Pre-K to Grade 2. Each child must read or be read a minimum of 12 books.
Calling in children in grades 1-4. Maintain new language skills with fun and games by joining the ESL Literary Club. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to noon At SouthShore Y/JCC
15 Neil Court
(516) 766-4341
Festival of Lights is a Chanukah celebrations. There will be interactive games, craft workshops, sports events, pool activities, food and a Menorah lighting. Free admission. Sunday, December 9,
11 a.m. to 2 p.m Hadassah will host Tim Boxer, popular columnist of "The Jewish Week," to speak about his first-hand experiences with celebrities he has interviewed and known personally. There will be a light dinner preceding the presentation for $10. RSVP's are requested by December 8. Call (516) 766-6498. There is no charge for just the presentation. Thursday, December 13
Dinner: 6 p.m.
Presentation: 7:30 p.m. Speed dating Come take part in the hottest craze sweeping the singles scene. Available for singles ages 25 to 35 and 30 to 40. $25 members, $30 guests. For dates of programs or to register, log onto www.speeddating.org.
Duplicate bridge For beginners and advanced. Coffee, bagels and bridge with Carol. Members: $5. Non-members: $6. Fridays, 9:30 a.m. Prime club meets at Congregation Beth Israel, 141 Hilton Avenue, Hempstead. Morning current event discussion followed by an afternoon speaker or entertainment. Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aerobics and weight training class called Club Michelle to be sponsored by the Town of Hempstead. No Fee. 1 p.m., Thursdays Evening Endeavors Monday Night Coffee House for singles 55+ now offers entertainment, speakers, discussion groups and more. Coffee and cake served. $3 for members, $5 for guests. Mondays, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Big Brothers/Big Sisters is a program pairing teenagers with children 6 to 12 for mutual growth and development through such activities as ping-pong, basketball, helping with homework, hanging out in the JCC's Teen Lounge or sharing a slice of pizza in the cafe. Teens are asked to donate one hour per week. Call for more information.
