Meetings about town

Community Input Meetingat the Baldwin Middle School. Schreiber Place, Baldwin.

Wednesday, October 25, 8 P.M.

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.

The Fantasticks, book and music by Tom Jones, and music by Harvey Schmidt. New York's longest running musical comes to Hoftra's West End Theatre. Tickets are $8 for general admission; $7 for senior citizens.

October 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21: 8 PM

October 15, 21 and 22: 2 PM

Special events

Church fair sponsored by the First Church Baldwin, United Methodist, 881 Merrick Road, features home cooked meals in courtyard and assortment of country shops selling baked goods, candy, crafts, and books.

Friday, October 27, 3 - 9 P.M.

Saturday, October 28, 10:30 A.M. to 3 P.M.

Baldwin Council Against Drug Abuse: "The Shopping Event" tickets may be purchased for $10 at the Baldwin Community House (950 Church Street, Baldwin). Ticket holders will enjoy 15% savings at Bloomingdale's. Proceeds to benefit BCADA. Call 546-1771 for more information.

Tuesday, October 24, 10 A.M.-10 P.M.

Flu Immunizations for all residents who are 60 years of age or older. seniors may register for this program by obtaining a registration form at any local senior center or club. Baldwin Senior Center, 1810 Grand Avenue.

Thursday, November 2, 10 A.M.-1 P.M.

Book Signing Come meet 11 year old poet and author, Brittney Grimes, at B. Dalton Book Store. Brittney is a Baldwin resident and Middle School student.

Saturday, October 28, 2-4 P.M.

Plattduetsche Home Society will hold a gala dinner dance celebrating the grand opening of the Plattduetsche Enriched Housing. $100 per person. Call 352-4252 for more information.

Saturday, November 11, 7 P.M.

All Saint's Episcopal Church will be holding a Chinese Auction at Wilson Hall, 2375 Harrison Avenue. Tickets cost $5. Call 867-5523 to reserve tickets or purchase tickets at the door. Complimentary coffee and cake. Cash bar,

Friday, October 20, 7 P.M.-11 P.M.

Weekend of sharing held by the Baldwin Interfaith Conference is an event to collect canned foods for the Interfaith Nutritional NetworkThey can be brought to any participating institutions. Participating institutions include Baldwin Jewish Center, South Baldwin Jewish Center, St. Christophers RC Church, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, St. Peters Lutheran Church, 1st Church Baldwin, United Methodist, 1st Presbyterian, 2nd Baptist Church, All Saints Episcopal, South Nassau Christian, Grace Christian, Renacer and Sheepgate. For information, call Tom Ryley at (516) 623-1896 or Helene Kapplemann at (516) 223-3565.

Sunday, October 29

Baldwin High School Homecoming Parade and Pep Rally Baldwin Senior High School, Ethel T. Kloberg Drive, Baldwin.

Friday, November 27.

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.

Special Election for the Baldwin School Board of Education to be held on Wednesday, November 15. Petitions must be returned by Monday, October 16 to run.

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

"The Universal History of Horror Part I: the 1930's" start your Halloween weekend right with a glance at the history of classic horror in the cinema. Free and open to all. For more information contact Michelle Young at 223-6228.

Friday, October 28, 7:30 P.M.

"Pumpkin Craft Workshop" For grades 6-12. Have fun creating this seasonal work of art. Registration begins on Monday, November 9. Materials fee $2.

Monday, October 20, 7-8:30 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

"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.

Swing to the music of the Ben Grisafi Band tickets available at Library reference desk starting October 8. Free and open to all.

Sunday, October 22, 2:30 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

Baldwin Senior Center Bazaar featuring items created by the seniors in their sewing, knitting, and arts and crafts workshops. Also, fresh baked goods. Call 546-7110 for more information.1018 N. Grand Avenue.

Friday and Saturday, October 19 and 20, 10 A.M.-4 P.M.

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

Free Sons of Israel

and Women too, 35+, will host a meeting at Temple Avodah Annex, 3050 OceansideRoad, Oceanside. Refreshments, socializing and entertainment by Rickie Penn. Fee $8. For more information, call (516) 437-0739.

Sunday, November 19

Outdoor flea market

and craft sale hosted by the Island Park United Methodist Church, 364 Long Beach Road, Island Park. For more information, call (516) 596-0377.

Saturday, November 4

Weekend of sharing

to be sponsored by the Baldwin Interfaith Conference. Canned foods are being collected for the Interfaith Nutritional Network and can be brought to any participating institutions. Participating institutions include Baldwin Jewish Center, South Baldwin Jewish Center, St. Christophers RC Church, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, St. Peters Lutheran Church, 1st Church Baldwin, United Methodist, 1st Presbyterian, 2nd Baptist Church, All Saints Episcopal, South Nassau Christian, Grace Christian, Renacer and Sheepgate. For information, call Tom Ryley at (516) 623-1896 or Helene Kapplemann at (516) 223-3565.

Sunday, October 29

Smorgasbord luncheon

sponsored by the First United Methodist Church of Oceanside, Atlantic Avenue and Davison Street, will be all you can eat. Cost is $6 per person. Call (516) 766-3778.

Tuesday, October 24.

Wrat it up

a cooking demo to be led by Chef Glenn Lash. Pre-resgister at Information Desk. Admission is free.

Wednesday, November 1, 7:30 P.M.

Beat the cost of college

seminar to be led by financial aid consultant Barry Fox. Admission is free. Call (516) 766-2360.

Sunday, October 29, 2 P.M.