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

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.

English language workshops will take place 1240 Coes Neck Road.

Fridays, November 2, December 14, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

2001 Flu Immunization program provides the influenza vaccine to senior citizen (age 60 and over) free-of-charge, as well as the pneumococcal vaccine if requested, at Baldwin Senior Center, 1810 Grand Avenue. However, if a person is not a Medicare recipient there is a $15 fee to receive the vaccination. Call Nassau County Department of Senior Citizens' Affairs at (516) 571-5996.

Thursday, November 1, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

World Community Day is being sponsored by Church Women United of Baldwin/Freeport at Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Church, 196 West Centennial Avenue, Roosevelt. Refreshments following the service.

Friday, November 2, 1 p.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, beginnning November 7, 7:30 to 9 p.m.

Adult group for those who have lost a parent meets at Mercy Medical Center, 1000 North Village Avenue, Rockville Centre.

Begins Tuesday, November 13, 7:30 to 9 p.m.

Evening spouses' group for those who have lost a spouse meets at Mercy Medical Center, 1000 North Village Avenue, Rockville Centre.

Begins Monday, November 19, 7:40 to 9 p.m.

Lecture entitled "What the Current Rome Rite Conveys about Judaism" will be held in the Anselma Room in Kellenberg Hall at Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Avenue, Rockville Centre. Call (516) 678-5000, ext. 6880.

Sunday, November 4, 3 p.m.

LI Movie Makers will have their next meeting at Coes Neck Park.

Wednesday, November 14, 7:30 p.m.

Medicine, religion & culture is a lecture to be presented in the Anselma Room in Kellenberg Hall at Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Avenue, Rockville Centre. Call (516) 678-5000, ext. 6880.

Sunday, November 18, 3 p.m.

A musical afternoon "Liturgical Music in Christian and Jewish Services" will be held in the Lucille S. Hays Theatre in the Wilbur Arts Center at Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Avenue, Rockville Centre. Call (516) 678-5000, ext. 6880.

Sunday, December 2, 3 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.

Homemakers program on "Angels" will be held at the Rockville Centre's Recreation Building. The speaker will be Eileen Murray of My Angel's Corporation. Call Carolyn at (516) 764-9268.

Tuesday, November 6, 10 a.m.

St. Christopher's Annual Craft and Harvest Fair is at St. Christopher's Church, Merrick Road.

Saturday, November 10, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Baldwin Public Library

2385 Grand Avenue

(516) 223-6228

Mammography screenings will be held in the Women's Outreach Network's Mobile Unit located outside the library. To schedule an appointment or to find out more about this service, call (631) 581-4171 or (800) 564-6868.

Saturday, November 3, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Read and Tell is a book discussion program for third graders. Registration began Thursday, September 24.

Thursday, November 8, 3:45 p.m.

Toddler story times will be offered at the library. Groups are limited to 18 children; a parent or caretaker must stay with each child.

Thursdays, November 1 and 8, 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Let's pretend program is for children in kindergarten. Come and enjoy stories and creative activities.

Monday, November 5, 3:45 to 4:45 p.m.

Magic show Come and enjoy comedy magic with audience participation. Free tickets will become available beginning October 16.

Tuesday, November 13, 4 to 4:45 p.m.

Pre-school craft program for 3- & 4- year-olds with a parent or caregiver. No more than two children per adult.

Tuesday, November 20, 10 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. or Wednesday, November 21, 10 a.m.

Saturday Toddler story times 2-year-old children. Sessions are 30 minutes and will feature stories, crafts, songs and fingerplays.

Saturdays, November 17, 24 and December 1, 8 and 15, 10 a.m.

Thanksgiving wreath craft Craftsperson Julianne Gaudioso will bring all of the supplies needed for this class including an oval twig wreath and all of the decorations. Registration begins in-person on Monday, October 15. A non-refundable materials fee of $12 per person is due at the time of registration.

Monday, November 5, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Financial Aid Night for high school juniors, seniors and their families. A representative from Adelphi University will give a step-by-step presentation on the financial aid process covering the financial aid form, grants and scholarships. Wednesday, November 7, 7:30 p.m.

Mother Goose story times for 15-to-23-months-olds. Registration begins Tuesday, October 23.

Thursdays, November 15, 29, December 6 and 13, 10 a.m.

Thanksgiving 101 Join executive chef and Baldwin resident Barbara Sheridan of the "Look Who's Cooking" gourmet school in Oyster Bay as she teaches how to make the perfect Thanksgiving dinner. Registration begins on Tuesday, October 30.

Tuesday, November 13, 7:30 p.m.

Only on Sundays is a new books program for Fall 2001. Each month, a selection of new adult, young adult and children's books are introduced for your perusal and enjoyment in the library's Community Room.

Sundays, November 18 and December 16, 1 to 3:30 p.m.

Bookers is a book discussion program for fifth and sixth graders. Registration begins on Thursday, October 18.

Thursday, November 29, 3:45 p.m.

An International Cabaret with Shelly Shields is being presented at the library. Tickets are available starting Sunday, October 21. Limit to 4 tickets per family.

Sunday,November 4, 2:30 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

Sandel Sunday Scandinavian Event. A program offering live music, folk dance demonstration and lessons and an explanation of native costume and culture.

Sunday, November 4, 2 to 4 p.m.

Salute to Veterans party Patriotic music and memories. $2 refreshments.

Friday, November 9, 1 p.m.

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

Tuesdays, 1 p.m.

Holiday Fair Lovely hand-crafted gift items, yummy baked goods and more.

Thursday, November 15, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.