.. Baldwin Interfaith Council will have a guest speaker, Baldwin resident Kamy Moghbeli, a Lutheran representative to the Refugee Council USA. The council provides advocacy on issues affecting the rights of refugees and displaced persons in the United States and across the world. At the Baldwin Jewish Center, 885 East Seaman Ave, Baldwin. All are welcome. Call Tom Ryley at (516) 623-1896 for more information. Thursday, Feb.15, 8 p.m. At Baldwin Library
2385 Grand Avenue
(516) 223-6228
Fantasia 2000 The library will present the film, "Fantasia 2000", a breathtaking and entertaining update of Disney's classic 1940 original. All are invited to attend this rated G film. Tuesday, Feb. 20, 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Defensive Driving Course The library will be holding two Defensive Driving Courses. Upon completion of this six-hour course those attendees who are primary drivers of a vehicle will receive a certificate entitling them to a 10% reduction in their auto liability and collision insurance premiums and a reduction in the number of points currently on their licenses as a result of traffic violations. Registration necessary at Adult Reference Desk. Saturday, Feb. 24 and Saturday, March 24, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m "An International Musical Menu" Vovalist-pianist Shelley Shields will perform an international cabaret of music filled with the rhythms and melodies from many lands.Tickets will be available at the Reference Desk starting Sunday, Feb. 25. Limit 4 tickets per family. Sunday, March 11, 2:30 p.m Annual Book Sale The library will holding its annual book sale on Saturday, March 3 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.. This two-day sale will feature adult and children's books, magazines, audio books and a lot more.
"Only on Sundays" is the name of the new books program. A selection of new adult, young adult and children's books will be introduced for your perusal and enjoyment in the library's community room. It is a great opportunity to meet other local book lovers. Refreshments will be served. 2-4 p.m., Sundays Feb. 25, March 25, and April 29
Craft program with Jeanne Hall. Come and create a special penguin puppet. Tickets are free and are available at the Children's Desk starting Feb. 1. 2-2:45 p.m., Thurs., Feb. 22
African-American History Month Craft Celebrate African-American Month in a workshop to create the "Peace Windsock," which features doves of peace and a profile of Martin Luther King, Jr. Tickets are free and available at the Children's Desk starting Feb. 1. 3:15-4 p.m., Thurs., Feb. 22 Glitter Stationery Workshop join artist Joanne Insinga in creating stationery glitter. Each participant will go home with his or her own professional looking stationery with matching envelope. Registration begins Feb. 26. $2 fee. Friday, March 16, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Read and tell a book discuss program for third graders. Registration is necessary and begins Thursday, January 11. Call 223-6228 for more details. 3:45 p.m,. Thursday, March 1, Let's Pretend Boys and girls in Kindergarten are invited to attend the Let's Pretend program. Come and enjoy stories and creative activities. Tickets are free and are available on Feb. 20. Monday, March 19, 3:45-4:45 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. 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 Tax assistance will be provided by AARP volunteers by appointment only. To set up an appointment, call (516) 678-9245 Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through April 9 Golf lessons will be offered to improve your game, learn new techniques, and to meet other players! 9 a.m., Tuesdays 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. 9:30 a.m., Tuesdays Ballroom dancing instruction. Noon, Mondays African-American History Month Special the senior center will host a luncheon featuring entertainment by the "Light Dancers" of Nassau Dance in Baldwin Wednesday, Feb.21, noon AARP Defensive Driving classes to be held. Advance registration is required. Call (516) 678-9350. Thursday, Feb. 8, 6-10 p.m.
Thursday, March 15, 6-10 p.m. Sing a long by Brenda Dye mixes sing-a-long and music appreciation. Thursdays, 1:30 p.m.
Special Events
Dixieland Jazz Concert at the Freeport Memorial Library. Michael Kohn's Dixieland Band brings back the classic sounds of Jazz, featuring some of the best musicians in the New York area. The Freepart Memorial Library is located at 144 West Merrick Road. The concert is free. For more information call (516) 379-3274. Sunday, Feb. 25, 2:30 p.m. Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper hosted by the Evangelism Committee of St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church. Come for an evening of socializing and fun. A donation of $3.50 for adults and $1.50 for children under 12 would be appreciated. Reservation forms are available in the narthex or Sunday bulletin Tuesday, Feb. 27, 6:30p.m. - 9 p.m. Debt free for life The Adult Continuing Education Program at the Baldwin Public School District is offering "Debt Free Living", a comprehensive 3-hour workshop that shows how to pay off all your credit card debt in 0ne to three years. If you have a mortgage you'll pay that off in another three to four years. For registration options and additional information call 377-9354. 7-10 p.m, March 22 and April 24 Cardinal O'Connor, a retrospective will be given at Molloy College's Lucille S. Hays Theatre. The keynote speaker will be James McCarthy, Auxiliary Bishop of New York. Sunday, March 4, 2 p.m
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 Fashion Show The Spring Fling Fashion Show and Luncheon by the American Business Women's Association. Long Island Chapter, will be held at the Rockville Centre Links Country Club. Fashions will be provided by Dress Barn and Dress Barn Women. Reservations must be made by Feb. 14. Donation $25. Make checks payable to A.B.W.A., Edyth DeBaun, P.O. Box 68, Oceanside, NY 11572. Saturday, March 3, noon Trip to NYC The South Shore Y JCC hosts A Day in the City for students in grades 6-12. There will be shopping at the South Street Seaport, a comedy show at Stand Up New York, food at Kosher Pizza Place and an 3D IMAX movie experience "Cyberworld." RSVP by Tues. Feb. 6. 15 Neil Court, Oceanside. For more information, call (516) 766-4341. 8 a.m-10:30 p.m., Tues., Feb. 20 Skiing trip The South Shore Y JCC invites all teens in grades 6-12 to spend the day skiing or snowboarding at Catamount. RSVP by Thurs. Feb. 6. 15 Neil Court, Oceanside. For more information, call (516) 766-4341. 5:30 a.m.,-9 p.m., Thurs., Feb. 22 Oceanside chorale is recruiting all men and women's voices. Rehearsals are at Merle Avenue School, Merle Ave. and Oceanside Rd., Oceanside. For more information, call (516) 223-6120. 8 p.m., Wednesdays Fashion show Spring Fling Fashion Show and Luncheon by the American Business Women's Association, the Long Island Chapter, will be held at Rockville Centre Links Country Club, North Long Beach Road. Fashions by Dress Barn and Dress Barn Women. Reservations by Feb. 14. Donation $25. Make checks payable to A.B.W.A., Edyth DeBaun, P.O. Box 68, Oceanside, NY, 11572. Noon, Sat. March 3
