On Board
Baldwin Education Assembly will host its general meeting at Baldwin Senior High School.
Thursday, May 24, 8 p.m.
Board of Education meeting honoring retiring staff takes place at Senior High School, 841 Ethel T. Kloberg Drive.
Wednesday, June 13, 8 p.m.
Arts & music and theatre
Oceanside chorale is recruiting all men and women's voices. Rehearsals are at Merle Avenue School, Merle Avenue. and Oceanside Rd., Oceanside. For more information, call (516) 223-6120.
Wednesdays, 8 p.m.
Special events
Family Night at V.F.W. Post No. 246, 2754 Grand Avenue. Join us for dinner and "Horse Races' Adults $5, Children $2.50.
First Friday each month
Defensive Driving Course will be given at the Baldwin Jewish Center, 885 East Seaman Avenue. It's a six-hour course and the fee is $45.00 per person. Registrants should contact Temple office at (516) 223-5599, Mon-Wed 10-2 p.m./Thurs & Fri 9-1 p.m.
Wednesday, May 30, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Marigold plant-in needs volunteers. Anyone interested should call Eleanor Foote at (516) 223-9073.
Saturday, June 2, 8:30-11 a.m.
Flag Day Celebration at the Freeport-Baldwin Lodge No. 1253, 1162 Atlantic Avenue, Baldwin. The lodge phone number is (516) 378-1253.
Saturday, June 9, 3:00 p.m.
Rotary track meet at Senior High School, 841 Ethel T. Kloberg Drive.
Saturday, June 9, 8:30 a.m.
Graduation at Senior High School, 841 Ethel T. Kloberg Drive.
Sunday, June 24, 2 p.m.
At Baldwin Library
2385 Grand Avenue
(516) 223-6228
Let's Pretend Children in kindergarten are invited to attend the "Let's Pretend" program. There will be stories and creative activities. Tickets are free and available on May 10.
Thursday, May 31, 3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Bus Trip The library is sponsoring a trip to the Culinary Institute of American and the Vanderbilt mansion. The cost of the trip is $60 per person.
Friday, June 1, 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
"Censorship in Schools and Libraries" is an illustrated journal display that presents 28 cases of censorship. The exhibit will be on display at the library.
June 1 through June 28
Make a Decorated Birdhouse with craftsperson Julianne Gaudioso Registration begins on Monday, May 14. A materials fee of $12 per person is due at the time of registration. The program is open to adults only. For more information contact Michelle Young at (516) 223-6228.
Monday, June 11, 7:30 p.m.
Legislative Redistricting The Baldwin Community Association Ad Hoc Committee on Legislative Redistricting is sponsoring a program at the library that addresses the issue of the redrawing of the town's legislative boundaries into one district. The town is currently carved into eleven districts, diminishing its political power and strength. To get positive changes made or to just express an opinion, Baldwinites need to contact thirteen elected representatives. Come to the library and learn how to make a difference.
Thursday, June 7, 7:30 p.m.
55-Alive/Mature Driving Courses are being conducted for those who are 50 years of age and over and the principal driver of an insured car. Register at the library's reference desk on Saturday, May 19. The fee is $10. Make check or money orders payable to AARP, due at the time of registration.
Wednesday, June 6, 13, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Summer story club holds its first session for boys and girls age 3 through entering kindergarten. Stories are told and films and filmstrips of popular children's works are shown. Registration begins June 4 at the children's desk. There are two sessions to choose from.
Tuesdays, July 10 to 31, 2:00 p.m.
or
Wednesdays, July 11 to August 1, 10:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m.
Read-to-me club is conducted for children ages 3 through entering kindergarten, with a parent or caregiver.
Registration begins June 4.
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 to meet at 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
Community Wellness Fair will be held at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center in Rockville Centre.
Thursday, May 24, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Spring Fling is the Sandel version of Maypole. Flo Stabile, an entertainment group will be there to keep everyone dancing. A quiche and salad will be served. $3 per person.
Friday, May 25, 1:00 p.m.
Book Club This month's selection is "Death on the Nile," by Agatha Christie. Ellen Berman of the R.V.C. public library leads the discussion. Books available at the center.
Wednesday, May 30, 2:00 p.m.
Dinner and Game Night There will be take-out Chinese food and games. Play cards, a choice of in-house games or any new game you would like to bring in. $4 per person.
Thursday, May 24, 6:00 p.m.
Memorial Day The center will be closed.
Monday, May 28
Golf lessons will be offered to improve your game, learn new techniques, and to meet other players!
Tuesdays, 9 a.m.
Aerobics and weights an exercise class called Club Michelle will be sponsored by the Town of Hempstead. No fee.
Thursdays, 1 p.m.
Food shopping for seniors who need assistance getting to and from local groceries. Volunteers provide transportation from the Center.
Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m
