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Baldwin Council of PTA's Annual Legislative Forum will be held at the Senior High School in Cafeteria B. Refreshments will be served at 7 P.M.

7:30 p.m., Thursday, February 8,

At Baldwin Library



2385 Grand Avenue

(516) 223-6228

Defensive Driving Course The National Safety Council will be sponsoring a 6 hour Defensive Driving Course. Applications will be available at the library on Feb. 10.

Session I Feb. 24 and Session II Mar 24, 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

"An International Musical Menu" Vocalist-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.

Saturday Story Times for boys and girls age 3 to Kindergarten unable to attend the Tuesday and Wednesday Story Time sessions.

10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 10

Valentine's Day Craft Program Tickets are available at the Children's Desk. Both sessions begin at 3:45 P.M.

. Grades 3-4 Thursday, February 8

More for Valentine's Day the library will hold a Chocolate Valentine Workshop for young adults in grades 6-12. Susan Ackerman will show participants how to mold delicious and decorative valentine treats.

7-8:30 p.m., Fri., Feb. 9

Helping seniors The library's Young Adult Department will hold a program called "How to Fill Out the FAFSA Form," for high school seniors and their families. FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Parents and students are encouraged to bring in completed current tax returns. However, if current returns are not found, bring the previous year's tax returns.

7 p.m., Tues., Feb. 13

"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. Refreshments will be served.

2-4 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 25

Craft program 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

Black History Month 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

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

At the Oceanside Library



30 Davison Avenue

(516) 766-2360

Classics to Jazz is a concert by the Minnewaska Chamber Music Society. Tickets are available at the Information Desk beginning Feb. 8 for all non-Oceanside School District residents. Admission is free. The Minnewaska Chamber Music Society has won acclaim from audiences and critics alike.

2:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 11

Spotlight on Seniors



Sandel Senior Center

50 South Park Avenue

(516) 678-9350

Golf lessons will be offered to improve your game, learn new techniques, and to meet other players!

9 a.m., Tuesdays

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



Special events

American Business Women'sLong Island Chapter will host their dinner meeting at the Westwind Yacht Club in Freeport. For information and registration call (516) 221-9756.

Thursday, Feb. 13, 6:30 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

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

JCC Dedication The South Shore Y JCC will hold a grand dedication of the library for visually impaired and elderly blind. The JBI Audio Library contains more than 70 recoded books, including biographies and fiction. 15 Neil Court, Oceanside. For more information, call (516) 766-4341

Noon, Mon., Feb. 12

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

American Business Women's Long Island Chapter will host their dinner meeting at the Westwind Yacht Club, Freeport. For information and registration, call (516) 221-9756.

6:30 p.m.Tues. Feb. 13

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