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.
Baldwin Educational Assembly meeting to be held at the Senior High School, Ethel T. Kloberg Drive.
Tuesday, October 3, 8 P.M.
Special events
Mammography van to come to the Nassau County Legislator Joseph Scannell's District Office, 1968 Grand Avenue, on Wednesday, September 20, from 8:30 A.M. to 2:15 P.M. Appointments needed. Call (516) 571-6216.
Fine arts & crafts sale will be held at the St. Mark's United Methodist Church, 200 Hempstead Avenue. 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.
Saturday, September 23:
10 AM -5 PM
Sunday, September 24:
12 PM-5 PM
Mall McGarry Day. The Baldwin Park is to be named in memory of Mal McGarry on Saturday, September 16 at 1 P.M. by the Grand Avenue entrance. Food, fun, games and entertainment to follow.
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.
Benefit dinner/auction to benefit the Baldwin public schools will be held at P.F. Chang's in Westbury, 1504 Old Country Road in Westbury. For more info, call Christopher Scimone at 536-2020.
Monday, September 28: 6:30 PM
Carnival and health fair to be hosted by South Nassau Communities Hospital of Merrick Road in Oceanside on Saturday, September 16 from 11A.M. to 4 P.M.
Rockville Centre Choral Society holds weekly rehearsals at the St. Mark's United Methodist Church, Hempstead Avenue. New members will be accepted through October 4. For more information, call 374-2625.
Wednesdays: 7:30 PM
Saturday, September 9:
12-11:30 PM
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.
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.
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.
Mercy Golf Classic to be held on Monday, September 18 at both the North Shore and Engineers golf clubs. Proceeds go to capital improvements at Mercy Medical Center. Call (516) 705-1021.
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.
Kayak vs. breast cancer. Saturday, September 9, check-in at 9:30 A.M., paddle starts at 10 A.M. from Empire Kayaks, 4 Empire Blvd in Island Park. A three-mile (or less) paddle to raise money for the Long Beach Breast Cancer Coalition. The day will also feature raffles and giveaways.Paddlers sponsorship and registration forms and more information can be obtained at Empire Kayaks, or by calling (516) 889-8300, or visiting the website, www.empirekayaks.com.
Oceanside AARP, American Association of Retired Persons, will meet Friday, September 22 at 1 P.M. at St. Anthony's School Building, 80 Anchor.
Kiwanis Club meeting held weekly, Tuesdays, 7 P.M., at the Coral House on Milburn Avenue. Food and weekly speaker.
Rotary Club meeting held every Thursday, 12:15 P.M. at the Coral House on Milburn Avenue.
Arts and Entertainment
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
'The Mousetrap,' a classic murder mystery by Agatha Christie to be performed at the Barry and Florence Friedberg South Shore Y/JCC by the Long Beach Theater Guild on Sunday, September17 at 2 P.M
Rockville Centre Choral society is accepting new members for fall season. Rehearsals are on Wednesday evenings from 7:30-9:45 P.M. beginning September 6 at St. Marks Church, Hempstead Avenue, Rockville Centre. Call (516) 374-2625 for more information.
Spotlight on Seniors
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, beginning September 7:
9:30 AM
At the Library
Homework center is open to children in grades 4-6 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 4-7 P.M. beginning September 19. The center is PC-equipped and staffed by a certified teacher and high school volunteers. Help is available for remedial as well as for students who want to get better grades.
Fingerprinting for children courtesy of the United Children's Fund will be held on Saturday, September 23 from 11 A.M. to 3 P.M. in the Baldwin Public Library Children's Auditorium. No appointment necessary.
Library card sign-up month is to be celebrated at the Baldwin Public Library on Saturday, September 16 from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. A famous storybook character will be on hand to entertain the children.
Play time, a one-hour program for 1 1/2 and 2-year-olds, to be held on Tuesdays, September 26, October 3, 10, 17 and 24. No more than two children per adult. Limited registration at children's desk.
Saturday Story Time for children age 3-K. Sessions held October 7, 14, 21, 28 and November 4 at 10 A.M.
Blood Pressure Screening by South Nassau Communities Hospital, to be held at the library on Thursday, September 14 from 10 A.M. to Noon. Free.
Scrabble Club to meet at library every wednesday in Children's Room Auditorium. New members welcome.
Wednesdays, ongoing
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, Program includes low-impact aerobics and relaxation training. 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
South Nassau Communities One Hospital Way, Oceanside
Basic life support in Conference Room #4 on Sunday, September 17, 9A.M. to 5 P.M.. Fee: $60 per person. Call Community Medicine at (516) 763-3980.
Breast-feeding Support Group by Homecare America, 310 Merrick Road, Rockville Centre at 2:30 P.M. on Tuesday, September 19.
Breast cancer support group to meet in South Nassau's Counseling Center, 2277 Grand Avenue, Baldwin on Tuesday, September 19, 8 P.M. Call (516) 546-1370.
Heart Club in Conference Room #2 on Tuesday, September 19 at 8 P.M. Call Community Medicine (516) 763-3980.
