On the board
Regular school board meeting for Oceanside at Merle Avenue facility's cafeteria.
Monday, April 23, 8 p.m.
Regular school board meeting for Island Park at Lincoln Orens Middle School, Audubon Boulevard.
Tuesday, April 24, 7:30 p.m.
Arts & entertainment
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Belmont Stakes Fair at Belmont Park in Elmont on Hempstead Turnpike. Over 100 amusement rides and attractions. Admission is $5. For information call (516) 293-4242 ext. 12 or visit belmont fair.com. The fair is handicap accessible. Opens at 5 p.m. on Fridays and noon Saturdays, Sundays.
April 13 through May 6
Oceanside Chorale is looking for new members. Rehearsals are held at Merle Avenue School, corner Merle Avenue and Oceanside Road.
Ongoing
Side by Side by Sondheim will be performed at the Baldwin High School. This fully staged, professional musical review includes an array of songs from Sondheim's best-known shows. Refreshments will be available from the members of SADD of Baldwin High School. Donation requested is $12 and tickets are available at the door or by calling BCADA at 546-1771.
Saturday, April 28, 8 p.m.
LibraryNews
Oceanside Library
Davidson Avenue
(516) 766-2360
Women's Health Issues Frances Izzo discusses cardiovascular disease, breast cancer, osteoporosis. Call 766-2360 for details.
April 11, 1 p.m.
SHHH Meeting The South Nassau Chapter of Self Help for the Hard of Hearing People offers support & information.
April 12, 7:30 p.m.
Film: Center Stage Young dancers compete for places in a prestigious dance company, starring Olympic figure skater Ilia Kulik, Peter Gallagher.
April 16, 1:30 p.m. & 7 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. Call 766-2360 for further details.
Jewish Stomach In this delicious multimedia stew, Jay M. Eidelman, a historian, discusses the selection and preparation of different foods, the ways in which they are served and eaten. This program is free and open to the public. For further information call 766-2360.
Tuesday, April 17, 7:30 p.m.
Island Park Library
99 Radcliffe Road
(516) 432-0122
Tax aides from the AARP will be available by appointments only. Bring last year's return, forms 1099, W-2 forms, Social Security yellow slips and any other pertinent information.
10a.m.-2p.m., Tuesdays
English as a second
language Open to those over 18 years wishing to improve their English language skills. Bring notebook and pen. Free.
1:30-3:30 p.m,Saturdays
Spotlight on Seniors
Sandel Senior Center
50 South Park Avenue
Rockville Centre
Tax assistance will be provided by AARP volunteers by appointment only. To set up an appointment, call (516) 678-9245.
Thursdays,9a.m.-1p.m. through April
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
Special Events
Bagels & Bingo social at Bagel Boss, 405 Merrick Road, Oceanside held by Bat Yam of Oceanside Hadassah. Admission is $18. R.S.V.P. to Sylvia at (516) 536-7825 by April 12.
Wednesday, April 18, 8 p.m.
Volunteers needed South Shore Y/JCC is looking for dedicated individuals. 15 Neil Court, Oceanside. For more information, call (516) 766 4341, ext. 130.
Ongoing
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
Overeaters Anonymous meeting will be held South Nassau Community Hospital in Oceanside. For more info, call (631) 924-0440.
10 a.m., Saturdays
Volunteers needed South Shore Y/JCC is looking for dedicated individuals. 15 Neil Court, Oceanside. For more information, call (516) 766 4341, ext. 130.
Ongoing
Singers needed...The Oceanside Chorale is recruiting all voices of men and women. Rehearsals at Merle Avenue School, Merle Ave. and Oceanside Rd.,Oceanside.
8 p.m., Wednesdays
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
Foster homes needed. St. Christopher-Ottilie is searching for families who can provide loving, stable environments for children. To become a foster parent call (516) 764-4499.
Ongoing
Island Senior Symphony, an Island-wide orchestra, is seeking musicians for all sections, especially string players. Rehearsals are held Thursday mornings from 9:30 A.M. to noon. For information, call (516) 665-3382.
Ongoing
Spring Dance for Singles The Barry and Florence Friedberg South Shore Y JCC will be having a Spring Dance for singles ages 30-55. Admission is $10 for JCC members and $12 for guests. Refreshments will be served. For more information call Marcy Bayowitz, Director of Single Adult Services at 766-4341 ext 133. Please R.S.V.P. by Wednesday, April 18.
Saturday, April 21 from 8:30 pm to 11:30 pm.
Fight ALS There's going to be an event to help combat Lou Gehrig's Disease. Make an appointment at Salon Osio. They'll be selling raffles for exciting prizes and each participant will receive a gift courtesy of United Beauty Supplies and Beauty Products Inc. Salon Osio is located at 3095 Lawson Blvd, Oceanside.
Monday, April 30, 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 22, 6:00 p.m.
Youth Violence Prevention meeting with Hempstead Police Chief James Russo, an advocate of after-school programs, at Hempstead Public Library Community Room, 115 Nichols Court, Hempstead.
Tuesday, April 22, 2 p.m.
At the South Shore Y/JCC
15 Neil Court
(516) 766-4341
Ballet performance by the Manhattan-based Anglo-American Ballet Company. Dancers will perform excerpts from "Sleeping Beauty" , "Copelia" and "The Nutcracker" in full costume while offering explanations. Q & A session to be held. Cost is $10 in advance and $11 at the door. Call ext. 114.
Sunday, April 22,2 p.m.
Holocaust Commemoration Keynote speaker, Joseph Pessah, will discuss the history of Greece from Alexander the Great to pre-holocaust times. He will also speak of the destruction by the Nazis, and his own family's experiences during that period.
Sunday, April 22, 6 p.m.
religious events
Temple Avodah's spring thrift sale of gently used clothing and accessories. Temple Avodah Annex, 3050 Oceanside Road. For info call (516) 766-6809.
Sunday, April 22, 9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Chinese Auction at Oceanside Lutheran church, Parish Hall, 55 Fairview Avenue. Admission is $3 and includes refreshments. For additional information call, (516) 766-0136.
Friday, April 27, 7 p.m.
St. Anthony's Parish outreach thrift sale at the Parish Center, 110 Anchor Ave., Oceanside. Proceeds to aid parish outreach.
Thursday, April 26, 10:30 a.m.
