I.P. Village Board meeting to be held on Thursday, August 17 at 8 P.M. at Village Hall, 127 Long Beach Road, Island Park.
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.
Musical, featuring the Broadhollow Centre Stage Players: "The Sound of Music." The true story of a young nun who fills a household with Rogers and Hammerstein's melodies. Centre Stage is located in the Wilbur Arts Center at Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Avenue. $10 for students 16 and under. For more information, call the box office at (631) 581-2700.
Wednesdays: August 9 & 16:
2 & 8 PM
Fridays: August 11 & 18:
8:30 PM
Saturdays: August 5, 12 & 18:
8:30 PM
Sundays: August 6, 12 & 20:
3 & 7 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.
Oceanside Fire department Band to participate in firemen's parade in Freeport on Saturday, August 12 at 6 P.M.
Open Air Venders Market to be held by the First Presbyterian Church of Oceanside located at the corner of Foxhurst and Oceanside Rd. on Saturday, August 19 from 10am to 4pm. Vender spaces are available at $25 for a space the size of a one-car parking spot. In the event of rain, the Open Air Market will be held on Saturday, August 26. Venders interested in reserving a space should call 766-7257 or 431-9038.
Greek Festival sponsored by the Panaghia of Island Park Greek Orthodox Church, 83 Newport Road from Thursday to Sunday, August 17-20.
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.
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.
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.
Film: "The Cider House Rules," depicting the life of an orphan will fe featured on Monday, August 21 at 1:30 & 7:30 PM
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.
Reading Club Parties. The library is hosting three parties for children participating in reading clubs. Preschoolers to second graders are invited to attend a "Bubbles" party on Friday, August 18 at 2 P.M. The "Spirit of Invention" workshop for children in grades 3-6 is the Discover 2000 Reading Club party to be held on Friday, August 18 at 11 A.M. Both programs will be presented by the Long Island Children's Museum. A "Make Your Own Pizza" party for young adults in the Summer Reading Club will be held on Tuesday, August 29 at 4 P.M. Teens will make the pizza at the library and bring it home for baking. Following the pizza party, there will be raffles, prizes, goody bags, and more.
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
Blood drive to help alleviate the current critical blood shortage. Any healthy individual over 110 pound and between the ages of 17 and 76 may donate blood. Donors should have eaten and should bring reading glasses and ID. To register, please call Rita O'Keefe at 705-2068.
Wednesday, August 23:
8 AM-3:45 PM
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
Fishing Tournament, sponsored by P.C. Richards, will be held by South Nassau Communities Hospital on Saturday, July 22. Call (516) 763-3914 for registration and information.
15 Neil Court, Oceanside
(516) 766-4341
Summer Acting Camp. The Broadhollow Players are offering a summer acting camp, recommended for students ages 7-15, at any level of talent and skill. Classes in acting, improvisation, musical theater, dance and singing will be available. Call (631) 471-8230 to register. $600 fee.
July 31 through August 18:
(M-F ) 9:30 AM-3 PM
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
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
