Oceanside Board of Ed meeting at School #4. Call 678-1215 to confirm.
Monday, October 15 , 8:00 p.m.
Island Park Board of Ed meeting at Lincoln Orens Middle School, Trafalgar Boulevard. 431-4740.
Monday, October 22 , 8:00 p.m.
Oceanside Library board meeting at 30 Davison Avenue.
Tuesday,October 23, 7:15 p.m.
Island Park Village Trustees meeting at Village Hall, 127 Long Beach Road. For information call (516) 431-0600.
Thursday, October 18, 8:00 p.m.
Special Events
Fall thrift sale "Best Bargains in Town" of gently-used clothing and accessories for the entire family. Sale will be held in the Temple Avodah Annex, 3050 Oceanside Road. Call (516) 766-6809.
Sunday, October 21, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Homemade soup/sandwich sale is being held by the First United Methodist Church of Oceanside, Atlantic Avenue and Davison Street. Soup, sandwich and coffee will be sold at $4 per person. Call (516) 766-3778.
Sunday, October 21, 11:30 a.m.
Buffet luncheon is being held by the First United Methodist Church of Oceanside, Atlantic Avenue and Davison Street. $6 per person.
Tuesday, October 30, 11:30 a.m.
Annual dinner dance will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall, sponsored by Oceanside Community Service along with other co-sponsors. $30 per person. With music, dancing, prizes, hors d'oeuvres, a sit-down dinner and a cash bar.
Friday, October 26, 7 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 (516) 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.
56th Anniversary Charter and Installation Dinner for Kiwanis Club of Oceanside will be at Kombert's Catering, Temple Avodah, 3050 Oceanside Road. Call (516) 763-1667, Maria Heller at (516) 766-4575 or Bob Transom at (516) 764-2715. Tickets are $55 per person.
Wednesday, October 17, 7 p.m.
Women's Group to meet in the Lynbrook office of the Peninsula Counseling Center on Sunrise Highway. For more info, 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
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.
Ladies Auxiliary meeting at 407 Weidner Avenue. (516) 766-9373.
Second Wednesday of every month
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 through Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Evenings: Monday through Wednesday, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
LibraryNews
Oceanside Library
Davidson Avenue
(516) 766-2360
Exhibition Paintings by Michael Apice will be shown during October.
And the angels sing Vocalist Carmen Dunn, Judith Hausler, Yvette Malavet-Blum perform a tribute to The Andrew Sisters, The Supremes and Judy Garland. Tickets available beginning Sunday, October 7 for Oceanside School District residents, and Thursday, October 11 for non-residents.
Sunday, October 14, 2 p.m.
Literary commentator Gene Cohen examines E.L Doctorow's social portrait of early 20th century America when she presents "Doctorow's 'Ragtime': Rags, Riches and In Between." Excerpts of the film will be shown.
Tuesday, October 16, 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.
Library board will meet in the library. The public is invited.
Thursday, October 11, 7:30 p.m.
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
Di Yam Gazlonim is based on Gilbert and Sullivan's "Pirates of Penzance" and performed by Gilbert & Sullivan Yiddish light Opera Company. Tickets are $18 in advance and $20 at the door.
Sunday, October 21, 2 p.m.
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.
Flu shots for seniors available to Nassau County residents age 60 or over, or the spouse of a Nassau County resident age 60 and over. By appointment only. Pre-registration is required by Monday, September 24. Forms available at the center.
Monday, October 15, 9 a.m. to noon
Susan Isaacs The renowned author of "Compromising Positions," "Shining Through" and six other best-selling novels comes to the center to discuss and read from her new novel "Long Time No See." Tickets are $6.
Thursday, October 18, 7:30 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.
Parenting from the Heart Parenting seminar presented by Robin Zion, coordinator of the Margaret Basner Parenting Center.