Oceanside Board of Ed meeting at Merle Avenue facility's board room. Monday, June 4, 8:00 p.m. Island Park Board of Education meeting at Lincoln Orens Middle School, Trafalgar Boulevard. Monday, June 25, 8:00 p.m. Island Park Library board of trustees meeting at Francis X. Hegarty Elementary School, at Warwick and Radcliffe Roads. Thursday, June 7, 7:30 p.m. Oceanside Library board of trustees meeting at Davidson Avenue. For information call (516) 766-2360. Monday, June 26, 7:15 p.m. Island Park Village Trustees meeting at Village Hall, 127 Long Beach Road. For information call (516) 431-0600. Thursday June 21, 8:00 p.m.
Arts & entertainment
Pocket Full of Grace featuring the work of Karen Michel at THE-R-TUS Gallery, 2808 Long Beach Road, Oceanside. For information contact (516) 764-7887 or www..gofindart.com. Through May 31, Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Auditions for the Metropolitan Youth Orchestra will be taking place at the Congregational Church of Manhasset, 1845 Northern Boulevard. An application for the audition and additional information is available on the orchestra's web site (www.myo.org) or by calling the MYO office at (516) 365-2599. Tuesday, June 12 and 19 by appointment LibraryNews
Oceanside Library
Davidson Avenue
(516) 766-2360
Small Time Crooks will be shown at the library, a movie in which Woody Allen attempts to return to the slapstick fantasias he used to visit back in the early 70's. Monday, June 4, 1:30 p.m., 7:00 p.m. Opulence: From Art Nouveau to Art Deco, is a slide talk on works by designers and artists contributing to these decorative art movements. Thursday, June 7, 1:00 p.m. Jazz Pianist Joe Utterback is a world-renowned pianist who performs blues, Broadway, traditional jazz, and original ragtime. Tickets available beginning June 3 for Oceanside School District residents, beginning June 7 for nonresidents. Sunday, June 10, 2:30 p.m. Opera in the Afternoon is an exploration of Rossini's "The Barber of Seville." Admission is free. Tuesday, June 12, 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
Summer Reading Club registration begins on June 18.
Reading club prizes will be on display throughout the month of June.
Mother-daughter reading club have announced the date of their next meeting. Wednesday, June 6, 8 p.m. 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. Spotlight on Seniors
Sandel Senior Center
50 South Park Avenue
Rockville Centre Party bridge. The Senior Center opens its doors each Monday for exciting games of bridge. No partner is required. Meet fellow bridge players and have a great time. 7:30 p.m., Mondays Aerobics and weight training class called Club Michelle to be sponsored by the Town of Hempstead. No Fee. 1 p.m., Thursdays Golf instruction is given weekly. Learn how to better your golf swing, putting, chipping and pitching. 9-11 a.m. Tuesdays & Thursdays Beginner bridge lessons are offered weekly. 10 a.m. -Noon, Mondays
Special Events
The Oceanside Chorale will perform a concert of choral music at the Oceanside Middle School, Alice and Beatrice Avenues. The cost is $5 and children under 12 come in free. For more information call (516) 223-6120 or (516) 764-2787. Saturday, June 2, 8:00 p.m. St. Anthony's Feast takes place at St. Anthony's Church, 110 Anchor Avenue, Oceanside. It's four days long and on the first day pay once for the entire feast. Thursday, June 7, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Friday, June 8, 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 9, 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 10, 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Free Sons of Israel are having their monthly meeting at Temple Avodah Annex, 3050 Oceanside Rd., for men and women who are 40+ and single. Admission is $8. For information call (516) 593-1480.
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. noon, June 7 Oceanside V.F.W.'s regular monthly meeting at 407 Weidner Avenue. (516) 766-9373. 8:00 p.m., Mondays Island Park Beach Reunion For teenagers during the 50's and 60's, who spent time at the Island Park Beach, a reunion is being held. If interested call Eleanor Sicari at (516) 432-6373, Terry Brennan at (212) 539-1556, Ginny Beedenbender at (516) 536-5332, or Dee Ainslie at (516) 536-4606. Saturday, August 11 Volunteer Recognition "Viennese Table" at Oceanside Care Center, 2914 Lincoln Avenue. R.S.V.P. as soon as possible. Call Barbara Fields at (516) 536-2300 ext. 231. Thursday, May 31, 7:30 p.m. Thrift Sale to take place at the St. Anthony's parish center at 110 Anchor Avenue. For information call (516) 764-0048. Thursday, May 31, 10:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. A Buffet Luncheon will be held at the First United Methodist Church on Atlantic Avenue and Davison Street, Oceanside. The cost is $6 per person. Call (516) 766-3778 for further information. Tuesday, May 29, 11:30 a.m. Country Auction at First United Methodist Church, Atlantic Avenue and Davison Street, Oceanside. Saturday, June 2, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. UJA-Federation is honoring Joel Cutler, Gary Baumann and Dr. Jerrold Teitcher at its Oceanside Community Dessert Reception, 150 Waukena Avenue, Oceanside. For reservations or information call (516) 677-1835. Tuesday, June 5, 7:30 p.m. Antique road show takes place at Atria, 100 Peninsula Boulevard, Lynbrook. For information call (516) 596-2700. Saturday, June 9, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Italian Night Festival The Monsignor Walsh Saint Raymond Council #7220 Knights of Columbus in East Rockaway is having an Italian Night Festival in the cafeteria of Saint Raymond Church at 263 Atlantic Avenue, East Rockaway, NY.This years honored guest is Councilman Anthony Santino.Hot buffet dinner, entertainment,and dancing.Tickets are $27 per person. For reservations call Ticket Chairman Al Compagnoni at (516) 599-2917 or Tom Donza at (516) 593-2521. Or contact us by E-mail at KofC7220@aol.com. Saturday, June 23 from 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Lynbrook Farmers' Market opened with an array of fresh fruits and vegetables, jams and jellies, baked goods, breads, cheeses and a petting zoo. Located at the Long Island Railroad parking lot on Sunrise Highway and Forest Avenue. For information call (631) 323-3653. Sundays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
At SouthShore Y/JCC
15 Neil Court
(516) 766-4341
The Jewish Stomach is a gastronomic introduction to Judaism. A $4 fee covers the cost of refreshments and facility usage. Seating is limited. For advance reservations and further information, please call ext. 114. Thursday, May 31, 7:30 p.m. Singles Dance for ages 35-55. The cost is $10 for members and $12 for non-members. Refreshments to be served. Saturday, June 2, 9 :00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Dating 101, a six-week workshop for singles ages 35-55. JCC members pay $5 and guests pay $8 a week. Refreshments will be served. To reserve your spot, please call Marcy Bayowitz or Randi Waxman at the center. Mondays, June 4, 11, 18, 25 and July 2, 9, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
