meetings

Oceanside Board of Education meeting to be held on Monday, August 21 at 8 P.M. in the district boardroom, 145 Merle Avenue, Oceanside.

I.P. Board of Education meeting to be held on Monday, August 28 at 8 P.M. in the educational conference room of the Lincoln Orens Middle School on Trafalgar Boulevard, Island Park.

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

Town Carnival will be held by the Chamber of Commerce from Thursday, August 24 through Saturday, August 27 at the old School #1 property, on Foxhurst Road, across from the Salamander Hook and Ladder Firehouse.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Summer chess club for young adults, grades 6-12. Play for fun and get tips from chess master Joel Salman. Six sessions on Tuesdays.

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.

Movies for juniors and young adults are scheduled on Wednesdays at 7:30 P.M. through the month of August. "How to be a Perfect Person in Three Days," is the feature presentation for August 16. and "The Lone Star Kid," is scheduled for August 30.

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

Senior citizen dance to be held on Thursday, August 24 from 7:30 to 9:30 P.M. Will feature live music and snacks. Tickets $5 members and $7 non-members.

Bereavement group for widows and widowers will meet at the Y for10 consecutive weeks.Fee $125 for members; $135 for non-members. For more information, call Pamela Price at extension 108.

Beginning Thursday, August 24:

7-8:30 PM

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