meetings

Island Park School Board meeting on Monday, September 18, 8P.M. at the middle school, Trafalgar Boulevard.

Special School Board meeting for the Oceanside School District on Monday, September 11, 8 P.M. at Merle Avenue.

Oceanside School Board meeting to be held at School #4, at 8 P.M. on Monday, September 18.

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

Broadway showtune favorites will be highlighted in a musical review called "Broadway on the Boardwalk" at the People's Church of Long Beach, corner of Delaware and Park Avenue. Call 794-1059 for reservations.

Fridays, September 8, 15, 8 P.M.

Saturdays, September 9, 16, 8 P.M.

Sundays, September 10, 17, 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.

September 8-24

Fridays & Saturdays: 8 PM

Sundays: 2 PM

Special Events

San Gennaro Feast at the Sacred Heart Church, 282 Long Beach Road, Island Park, to be held Thursday, September 7 to Sunday, September 10.

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.

Cory J. Rovin memorial Foundation Second Annual Softball Tournament to be held at Shell Creek Park, Island Park, on Saturday, September 9 from 10 A.M. to finish. Refreshments available.

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.

Free Square dance at the Rockville Centre Recreation Hall, Oceanside Road, on Sunday, September 10 from 3-6 P.M. No experience needed.

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.

Community garage sale, hosted by the St. Marks United Methodist Church of RVC, 200 Hempstead Avenue to be held on Saturday, September 9 from 9 A.M. to 3 P.M. To participate, or for more information, call 766-2080 (days) or 481-8524 (eves). $20 donation per space. Table rentals available at $5 each.

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.

Hadassah Hebrew Program. The Oceanside/Galit Hadassah will resume its four session Hebrew Literacy program on September 12, at Oceanside Jewish Center at 9A.M. For information, contact Esther at (516) 766-9065.

Fall membership kick-off dinner and fashion show by the Oceanside Galit Chapter of Hadassah at the Oceanside Jewish Center on Wednesday, September 13. Call Eileen, (516)763-1107, for more information.

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

Afternoon book discussion led by Madelyn Pressman Edelson on Tuesday, September 12 at 1 P.M.. to discuss the novel "The Hours" by Michael Cunningham. Admission is free. Copies of the book available at the Circulation Desk.

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

Library Hours for August 2000 are Monday through Thursdays from 10 A.M. to 9 P.M. and Fridays from 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. Saturday hours are from 9 A.M. to 1 P.M. These hours will be in effect until September 9. The library is located at 99 Radcliffe Road. For more information call 432-0122.

WWII Memorabilia collected by Gaspare Bua is the featured showcase for the month of August.

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

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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