meetings

School Board meeting for the Island Park School District 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.

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

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.
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.
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 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
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.

At the Hospital

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

So. Shore Y

15 Neil Court, Oceanside
(516) 766-4341
Stress lecture for singles 35-55 on the mind and body by Dr. Barry Hefron to be held Tuesday, September 19, 7:30P.M. Coffee and cake.

Religious Institutions

Oceanside

Congregation Darchei Noam(Orthodox)
536-8487; 3310 Woodward Street
Congregation Shaar
Hash Mayim(Orthodox)
764-6888; 3309 Skillman Avenue,
First Presbyterian Church 766-5916; Oceanside and Foxhurst Roads
First United Methodist Church
Atlantic Avenue and Davison Street 766-3778
Full Gospel Church of
Oceanside
764-8960; 40 Mott Street
Jewish Center
of Oceanside Harbor
536-6481
Weidner and Royal Avenues
536-6144
Oceanside Jewish Center
(Conservative)
536-6112; 2860 Brower Avenue
Religious School
764-4213
Oceanside Lutheran Church
55 Fairview Avenue; 766-0136
St. Anthony's Roman Catholic Church
764-0048, 110 Anchor Avenue
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
50 Anchor Avenue
536-7677
Temple Avodah
3050 Oceanside Road
766-6809
Windsor Avenue Bible Church
(Non-Denominational)
2630 Windsor Avenue
766-2699
Young Israel of Oceanside
(Orthodox) 764-1099
150 Waukena Avenue

Island Park
Island Park Jewish Center (conservative)
191 Long Beach Road 431-3590
Island Park United Methodist Church
364 Long Beach Road 431-1983
Panaghia of Island Park
Greek Orthodox Church
83 Newport Road 432-4086
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church
282 Long Beach Road 432-0655