Island Park School Board meeting on Monday, September 18, 8P.M. at the middle school, Trafalgar Boulevard.
Oceanside School Board meeting to be held at School #4, at 8 P.M. on Monday, September 18.
Special Events
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.
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.
Mammography van to come to Waldbaums in Long Beach on September 19 and 20. Uninsured residents will not have to pay. Those with insurance will have no out of pocket charges. For more information, call Nassau County Legislator Michael Zapson at (516) 571-6204.
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.
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.
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.
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
Current Issues lectures to be led by commentator Barbara Krupit on Wednesdays, September 13 and October 18 at 1:30 P.M. Admission is free.
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
Flea market: shop for a variety of quality used goods at bargain prices. Household goods, gift items, jewelry, clothing, books, bric-a-brac, are among the items displayed for sale. To donate items in good condition, please call 678-9245 days; or 764-0345 weekends.
Saturday, September 16:
11 AM-12 PM
Men's club monthly meeting will feature guest speaker, Lawrence Levy, in September. Mr. Levy is a member of Newsday's editorial board and an award winning columnist in the paper's Viewpoints section. His weekly column focuses on local and state politics and suburban issues, particularly those affecting the poor and children.
Tuesday, September 19: 11 AM
Film: "Anna and the King," will be shown as part of the Sunday Cinema Series. The film will be shown on the Center's 60" TV.
Sunday, September 24: 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
Theater News
'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
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.
