Oceanside School Board meeting to be held on Monday, October 16.
Island Park School Board meeting to be held on Monday, October 23 at 8 A.M, in the middle school Board of Education conference room.
Theater News
Smoke and Mirrors will be presented by the Broadhollow Centre Stage Players. Performances will be held at Molloy College's Hays Theatre, 1000 Hempstead Avenue. For ticket reservations, or for more information, call the box office (631) 581-2700.Ticket prices: Students under 16, $12; all others $18 and $20.
Wednesday, October 4: 8 PM
Fridays, September 29 & October 6: 8:30 PM
Saturdays: September 30 &
October 7: 8 PM
Sundays, October 1 & 8: 3 & 7 PM
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
Oceanside Chorale is looking for new members for its December Concert Winter Serenade. Rehearsals begin Wednesday, September 6 at 8 P.M. at Merle Avenue School, Merle Avenue and Oceanside Road. Call (516) 223-6120.
Ongoing
Chinese Auction to be held by the Panaghia Greek Orthodox Church Hall, 83 Newport Road, Island Park on Friday, October 6, 7 P.M.
Rummage Sale at the First Church Baldwin, United Methodist, 881 Merrick Road, on Friday, October 6, 5P.M. to 9 P.M. and Saturday, October 7, 10 A.M. to noon.
Family tag sale, will be held at the Church of Ascension, 71 North Village Avenue (two blocks north of Sunrise Highway) on Saturday, October 7, from 9 A.M. to 4 P.M.. Household items, clothing, jewelry, toys, books, furniture, tools and bric-a-brac will be offered for sale. For more information, please call, 536-3502 or 766-0693.
Duck race and fall festival, sponsored by the RVC Lions Club, will be held at Centennial Park. Activities will include amusement rides, face painting, craft vendors, pumpkin painting, petting zoo, hay ride, food, prizes and more!
Saturday, October 14: 12 PM-4PM
(Rain date: Sunday, October 15)
Blood drive at St. Agnes Parish, in the North Wing Cafeteria of the St. Agnes Cathedral Elementary School on Clinton Avenue. Donors must be between 17 and 76 years of age, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and be in good health. A photo or signature identification is required as well as your social security number. Volunteers will be on hand to entertain children while their parents are donating.
Friday, October 13: 3:30 P.M.-9 P.M.
Gala Front Street block party will be held to celebrate the completion of the Front Street renovation project in Rockville Centre. Enjoy music, kiddie rides and amusements for residents young and old. On Front Street between Clinton and North Village Avenues and in the St. Agnes Parking lot.
Saturday, October 21: 12 PM-4 PM
Stop the Hate Vigil featuring speakers from all major religions, including Long Island's own "God Squad". At C.W. Post Interfaith Center.
Thursday, October 5, 6:30 P.M.
Fishing festival at Donald Browne Park, located in Hempstead Lake State Park. The event will feature exhibits, contests and prizes.
Saturday, October 21: 9 AM-4 PM
Panama Cruise sponsored by The Long Island Society of Italian Americans through the Panama Canal aboard The Sun Princess. Scheduled for October 10 to October 20. Information: Call Lillian at (516) 561-2364.
Kiwanis Club of Oceanside meets every Tuesday evening at 7 P.M. at the Alias Smith and Jones Restaurant, 2862 Woods Avenue, Oceanside.
Oceanside Chamber of Commerce meets every Thursday at 12:45 P.M. at the Star Diner, 2756 Long Beach Road. For more information or to join the chamber call 763-9177.
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.
Sign language classes offered by Catholic Charities for persons with disabilities. Classes for both beginners and intermediate levels begin Thursday, September 28 and run for 10 weeks to December 7 at St. William the Abbott School, 2000 Jackson Avenue, Seaford. Fee is $60. Call (631) 789-5219 for information.
Library News
Oceanside Library...
30 Davison Avenue, Oceanside (516) 766-2360
Exhibit: "Around the World," is a series of photographs by Freeport resident Budd Sasloff will be displayed throughout August and September. An avid traveler, Mr. Sasloff has photographed landscapes and street scenes from "Hong Kong Harbor," "Louisiana Bayou," and "Quebec City." The show is on view in the lower level art gallery.
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.
Island Park Library...
99 Radcliffe Road, Island Park (516) 432-0122
English as a second language classes are offered on Saturdays from 1:30 to 3:30 P.M., starting September 23. Open to those over 18 years wishing to improve their English language skills. Bring notebook and pen. Free.
Spotlight on Seniors
Sandel Senior Center
50 South Park Avenue
(516) 678-9350
Flu shots will be given in the mobile unit at the center.Call to pre-register.
Monday & Tuesday,
October 16 & 17: 10 AM-2 PM
Golf lessons will be offered to improve your game, learn new techniques, and to meet other players!
Tuesdays: 9 AM
Food shopping for seniors who need assistance getting to and from local groceries. Volunteers provide transportation from the Center.
Tuesdays: 9:30 AM
At the Hospitals
Mercy Medical Center
1000 North Village Avenue
(516) 705-1021
Cancer support group for patients and their families will be held for seven weeks in the private dining room of Mercy's cafeteria. Register in advance by calling 705-1393.
Beginning Monday, October 16: 7:30 P.M.
Free prostate cancer screenings by medical professionals for men over forty. At Mercy's Rotacare Facility, 1220 Front Street in Uniondale.
