Meetings about town

Town meeting by the Baldwin Community Association at the Coral House, Merrick Road.

Wednesday, November 8, 7:30 P.M.

Candidates Forum for the Special School Board Election to be sponsored by the PTA. At 960 Hastings Street.

Wednesday, November 1, 8 P.M.

School board meeting to be held at Steele School, Church Street.

Wednesday, November 8, 8 P.M.

Special Election for the Baldwin School Board of Education to be held on Wednesday, November 15.

Arts and Entertainment

"Der Yiddisher Mikado" comes to Oceanside at the Barry and Florence Friedberg South Shore YJCC. The Victorian wit and satire of Gilbert and Sullivan have been magically blended into this unique Yiddish-English production. Tickets are $18 in advance or $19 at the door. For more information and reservations call 766-4341 ext. 114.

Sunday, November 19, 2 P.M.

'Side by Side' by Sondheim will be presented by the Oceanside Department of Community Activities and the Theatre Guild of Oceanside at the School #3 auditorium. All tickets are $12.

Friday and Saturdays, November 3,4,10 and 11; 8 P.M.

Sunday, November 12; 2 P.M.

Special events

Flu shots administered at the All Saints Episcopal Church, 2375 Harrison Avenue. Medicare recipients must bring Medicare form part B and a photo ID. Those without Medicare must have photo ID and pay $12. Call (516) 223-3731.

Saturday, November 11, 10 A.M.-2 P.M.

Defensive Driving Class at Temple Avodah of Oceanside. Reduce your base rate collision and liability insurance by 10%. $40 per driver. Limited enrollment. Register now by calling 766-6809.

Monday, November 13

Wednesday, November 15, 7:30 P.M.-10:30 P.M.

Sheepgate Assembly "A Full Gospel Church". 625 Joy Blvd, Baldwin, announces new services. Pastors Joe and Elaine Cedzich.

Bible study, Sundays, 10 A.M.

Worship services, Sundays, 11 A.M.

Children's Church, 11 A.M.

Mid-week worship, Tuesdays, 8 P.M.

Family night, Fridays, 7:30 P.M.

Rummage, White Elephant and Bake Sale at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1375 Grand Avenue, Baldwin. For more information call 223-3400

Saturday, November 11, 9 A.M.-3 P.M.

St. Christopher's Annual Craft and Harvest Fair 60 vendors and loads of fun. St. Christopher's Church, Merrick Road, Baldwin.

Saturday, November 11, 10 A.M. -5 P.M.

2001 Entertainment Books Available. Each book contains hundreds of ways to save on dining, hotels, movies, events, and more. Contact All Saint's Episcopal Church, 2375 Harrison Ave, Baldwin, NY. Or call (516) 223-3731.

At the library

Calling all Artists in grades 7 through 12. An art contest is being sponsored by the Nassau/Suffolk Library Systems for artwork to be used in the 2001 Summer Reading Club Program. $250 grand prize. Deadline for submissions is December 8. Call 223-6228 for more details.

Read and Tell a book discussion program for third graders. Registration is necessary and begins Monday, November 6. Call 223-6228 for more details.

Thursday, January 11, 3:45 P.M.

"Lunchtime Travel" take a photographic trip to Italy to visit the ancient city of Pompeii. Bring your own lunch. Free and open to all.

Thursday, November 9, 12:30 P.M.l

Author Talk in honor of Veteran's Day, local author Steven E. Danish will present his book, "One Soldier's Memories: World War II", a touching memoir about his father's wartime experiences. Free and open to all.

Friday, November 10, 1:30 P.M.

Museum Trip Join the Baldwin Public Library on a special bus trip to the American Museum of Natural History's Rose Center for Earth and Space. Trip will include a one-hour guided tour of the new Rose Center, a three-course private lunch in the Islamic Room, and the Hayden Planetarium's new space show. Registration begins Saturday, November 4 at Reference Desk. $66 per person. For more information call 223-6228.

Wednesday, December 6

N.Y. Islanders Hockey Ticket Drawing Win four (4) Islander tickets. Children through grade 6 may enter in person at the Children's Reference Desk between November 1-14, One entry per family. Must have Baldwin Library card.

November 15, 4 P.M.

Totem Pole Workshop Have fun with artist Christopher Reisman as you paint the many faces of this wooden structure. Registration begins Monday, October 23 at the Reference Desk. $2 materials fee.For grades 6-12.

Friday, November 3, 7-8:30 P.M.

Play Time a one-hour program for 1 1/2 and 2 year olds. Meet new friends and share good times.Parents or caregivers must remain with their children. Two children per adult. Limited registration begins Thursday, October 26 at the Children's Reference Desk.

Thursdays, November 16,30 and December 7,14, at 11 A.M.

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.

Bookmasters Registration for Bookmasters, a book discussion group for fourth graders, begins Monday, October 2. Copy of book to be discussed will be loaned to each child at registration. Free.

Thursday, November 16, 3:45-4:45 P.M.

"Only on Sundays" New Books Program. One Sunday afternoon per month, 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.Open to all. refreshments served.

Sundays, October 29, November 19, December 17, 2-4 P.M.

Live Jazz Music featuring the "Diane Hoffman Trio" featuring favorite Cole Porter jazz tunes, including music from the "Kiss Me Kate" musical score.Tickets available at the reference desk starting Sunday, October 22. Four (4) tickets per family. Free and open to all.

Sunday, November 5, 2:30 P.M.

Scrabble Club to meet at library every wednesday in Children's Room Auditorium. New members welcome.

Wednesdays, ongoing

Spotlight on Seniors

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Sandel Senior Center

50 South Park Avenue Rockville Centre

(516) 678-9350

Ballroom Dancing instruction and practice.

Mondays: 12 PM

Food shopping for seniors who need assistance getting to and from local groceries. Volunteers provide transportation from the Center.

Tuesdays: 9:30 AM

Exercise program includes aerobics specifically geared toward seniors.

Tuesdays: 1 PM

Yoga is taught in the "seated" position, making movements easier.

Wednesdays: 10 AM

Computer instruction for all levels.

Thursdays: 9:30 AM

Bridge lessons will be given at the start of the center's fall schedule. Linda Pickens, an experienced and lively bridge instructor is known for her enthusiastic and fun teaching style. Take this opportunity to brush up on techniques and renew old skills. Educational materials are provided.

Thursdays, 9:30 A.M.

At theHospital

Mercy Medical Center

1000 North Village Avenue

(516) 255-2242

Toning for two classes for pregnant women who have completed their first trimester, or post-partum women beg. 4 weeks after delivery, Classes are monitored by a licensed physical therapist and held at Mercy's Physical Therapy Facility, 128 Atlantic Avenue in Lynbrook. For more info call 705-2630.

Mondays & Wednesdays: 7 PM