meetings

Candidates Forum for the 19th Assembly District to be held at the Suburban Temple, 2900 Jerusalem Avenue, Wantagh. Candidates include incumbent Kathleen Murray and Steven November.

Sunday, September 24, 10-11 A.M.

Candidates Forum for the 9th District to be held at the Temple B'nai Sholom, 100 Hempstead Avenue Rockville Centre. Candidates include incumbent Dean Skelos and Edward Oppenheimer.

Sunday, September 24, 9:30 A.M.

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.

Chinese Auction to be held by the Panaghia Greek Orthodox Church Hall, 83 Newport Road, Island Park on Friday, October 6, 7 P.M.

Octoberfest Fair to be held by the Oceanside Lutheran Church, 62 Davison Avenue, on September 23 from 10A.M. to 4 P.M. Food, music, crafts, attic treasures, baked goods, games and much more. Rain or shine.

Boat safety classes are being held at Oceanside High School for seven weeks starting Monday, September 25, 7:30 P.M by the Sewanhaka Power Squadron of the United States Power Squadron. Fee $25. Call Joe Lau at (516) 354-8633 for more information.

B'Nai Brith, Trophy Lodge of Oceanside will host its Annual Breakfast on Sunday, September 24, 10 A.M., at the International Delight Cafe, 241 Sunrise Highway, Rockville Centre. Call (516) 482-0512 for information.

A variety of Music, directed by Theresa Quinn, featuring classical, popular, religious and fan music to be held on Sunday, October 1, at the First Presbyterian Church, Foxhurst and Oceanside roads, Oceanside.

New Fall Fair to be hosted by the First United Methodist Church, corner of Atlantic and Davison Street, Oceanside, on Saturday, September 23, from 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. Conclusion dinner at 5:30P.M. Call (516) 766-3778 for reservations.

Fine arts & crafts sale will be held at the St. Mark's United Methodist Church, 200 Hempstead Avenue on Saturday, from 10 A.M. to 5 P.M., and Sunday, from Noon to 5 P.M., September 23 and 24. Admission: $1 for adults over 16. Free raffle. Refreshments for sale. All items for sale will be hand crafted including: decoys, jewelry, woodworking and paintings, Irish photos, bird houses, and pottery.

Rummage Sale at the First Church Baldiwn, 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 theChurch 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)

Oceanside AARP, American Association of Retired Persons, will meet Friday, September 22 at 1 P.M. at St. Anthony's School Building, 80 Anchor.

Harvest Festival to be held by the St. John's Lutheran Church on the triangle of Merrick Road, Peninsula Boulevard and Blake Avenue in Lynbrook on Sunday, October 1 from 11 A.M. to 3 P.M.

Smorgasbord luncheon hosted by the First United Methodist Church of Oceanside, corner of Atlantic Avenue and Davison Street, on Tuesday, September 26, 11:30 A.M. Cost is $6 per person. Call (516) 766-3778 for information.

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.

Art Show hosted by Valley Stream Historical Society at Pagan-Fletcher Restoration by the Long Beach Art League on Sept. 23 & 24 from noon to 4 P.M. Free. Call 825-0324.

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.

Children's Health Insurance. Representatives from New York State's Health Insurance Program are currently visiting St. Anthony's Parish Center, 110 Anchor Avenue in Oceanside, Tuesdays from 10 AM-noon; Wednesdays from 2-4 PM; and Saturdays from 10 AM-noon.

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

Art Exhibition.The artwork of Adele Kraetz, a former Sandel staff member. Ms. Kraetz' body of work is largely figurative and has appeared in a number of juried art shows. She has been awarded several prize ribbons. Interested members of the community are invited to meet the artist, view her artwork and listen to a discussion of her work at a reception to be held on 9/17 at 2-4 P.M.

Exhibit will run through September

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, beginning September 7:

9:30 AM

Film: "Anna and the King," will be shown as part of the Sunday Cinema Series on Sunday, September 24, at 2 P.M. The film will be shown on the Center's 60" TV.

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

Theater News

Musical: Phantom, produced by The Gray Wig players at Hofstra University's John Cranford Adams Playhouse. Phantom features RVC resident Craig Woythaler. Tickets are $22, $20 for seniors and non-Hofstra students; all proceeds benefit Hofstra scholarships.

September 8-24

Fridays & Saturdays: 8 PM

Sundays: 2 PM