30 Davison Ave.
Oceanside 766-2360
Current Issues Join political commentator Barbara Krupit as she leads this lively and informative discussion of today's headline news stories on Dec. 17 from 1:30-3 p.m.
Community Blood Drive Give the gift of life this holiday season and help Long Island Blood Services save lives with a blood drive at the library on Dec. 30 from 4-8 p.m. For questions regarding medical eligibility, please call 1-800-688-0900. Walk-ins are welcome.
Island Park Library
176 Long Beach Rd.,
Island Park 432-0122
Computer 1st Grade In this workshop you will learn how to work with text including inputting, inserting, moving, and erasing, learn basic word processing skills, and understand commands and dialog boxes. The class is on Dec. 11 at 2 p.m.
Book Adventures (ages 5-10) Ms. Meghan will lead this hour-long program featuring stories, media, crafts and more on Dec. 11 at 4 p.m. Join with friends for a really good time!
Evening Pajama Story Time (ages 3-6) Put on your pj's, bring along a trusted stuffed companion and join us for an evening story time with Miss Leslie on Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. The hour will include stories in English and Spanish, music, singing and fingerplays.
Medicare Part D A representative from the New York State Office of the Aging Health Insurance Information Counseling & Assistance (HIICAP) will help you understand your options, current benefits, how to choose a plan and special enrollment plans regarding Medicare prescription drug coverage (Part D) on Dec. 12 at 6 p.m. You can also learn how your EPIC coverage works with a Medicare prescription drug plan.
Special
events
Oceanside Jewish Center Sisterhood Holiday Boutique Come to the Oceanside Jewish Center, 2860 Brower Ave., Dec. 14 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for unique gifts and accessories, handcrafted items, and more. Vendors are wanted. For information, call 678-4860.
Pre-Hanukkah Lecture Series Please join us for a two-part series of holiday lectures leading up to Hanukkah at the Young Israel of Oceanside, located at 150 Waukena Ave.:
- Saturday (Motzei Shabbat), Dec. 13, 8-9 p.m.: Rabbi Meir Goldwicht on "Greek Culture Then and Now, According to the Sages"
- Wednesday, Dec. 17, 8-9 p.m.: Rabbi David Flatto on "War and Peace: An Analysis of Maimonides' Laws of Hanukkah." For more information about the Young Israel of Oceanside, please visit our web site at www.yioceanside.org.
Overeaters Anonymous Does Food rule your life? Overeaters Anonymous can help- no dues, no fees, no weigh-ins. We are a 12-step fellowship. Meetings in Oceanside: Saturdays and Sundays at 10 a.m. at South Nassau Communities Hospital, 1 Healthy Way, and Mondays and Fridays at 10:30 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 2937 Davison St. For more information, call 794-1333 or visit www.nassauoa.org.
Long Island Crisis Center the oldest 24-hour, seven-day-a-week crisis intervention and suicide prevention hotline, is looking for volunteers for the upcoming Volunteer Counselor Training Program. Those interested in becoming a volunteer telephone crisis intervention counselor with LICC must first call 826-0244 to schedule an interview. No experience is necessary to volunteer and the hours are flexible to fit the individual needs of volunteers. LICC's next training sessions will be held 7-10 p.m. Dec. 11 and Dec. 18.
Holiday Happenings, hosted by DOCA, will be on Dec. 13 at 125 Merle Ave. The event starts at 10 a.m. There will be Santa from 10:30-12:30 with free pictures and gifts, a baton exhibition at 11:30 and a horse-drawn wagon ride starting at 11:00. In between will be cooking, decorating, crafts and lots of fun in the auditorium.
St. Andrew's Thrift Shop, 50 Anchor Ave. in Oceanside, will be open for Dec. 11 and Dec. 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. They have four rooms of various items including clothing, Christmas decorations, glassware, dishes, household appliances, decorative items, lamps, books, records, bedding, curtains, towels, craft items and much more. For more information, call 536-8602.
The Oceanside Chorale presents its Holiday Concert on Dec. 20 at 8 p.m. at School 8, located at 3252 Fulton Ave. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door, and children under 12 are free. there will also be a fund raiser raffle at the concert, with prizes to be won. For tickets and further information, call 764-2787.
Christmas House Tour The First United Methodist Church of Oceanside, located at the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Davison Street, is presenting its Christmas House Tour on Dec. 14 from 3-6 p.m. There will be four beautifully decorated homes to see, and also the decorations in the church Sanctuary. There will be refreshments in Fellowship Hall. The cost is $12. For more information, tickets, call 678-5618 or 330-5752.
A Hockey team is forming for players who are disabled and using any type of wheelchair, walker, or crutches. For more information, call Dave Leale at 593-5330 or e-mail him at david1711@optonline.net
Christmas Tree Sale The Daniel J. Bradley Council Knights of Columbus #3102 is having a Christmas tree sale from Dec. 12 through Dec. 21, Mondays through Fridays from 6-9 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. The sale is at St. Christopher's Church in Baldwin, located at 11 Gale Ave, a mile west of Grand Avenue on Merrick Road. All proceeds go to the Knights of Columbus.
Community Outreach Pre-Hanukkah Havdala There will be a special pre-Hanukkah Havdala ceremony for non-members on Dec. 21 at the shul of the Young Israel of Oceanside, located at 150 Waukena Ave., from 5-7 p.m.
Youth Puppet Show Who doesn't love a puppet show? Children of all ages are invited to a Hanukkah puppet show, "The Miracle of Hanukkah." Come down to the Young Israel of Oceanside, located on 150 Waukena Ave., on Dec. 14 at 2:30 p.m, at the shul. Presented by the Small Wonder Puppet Theater. Admission is $10 per child (max $25 per family), or $36 to sponsor. Snacks will be served. For more information, contact Daniel at danielstroock@gmail.com.
JCC
Barry and Florence Friedberg JCC
15 Neil Ct., Oceanside 766-4341
Adult Connections Club Come join the fun and meet new people at interesting events. All events are from 7:30-9:30 p.m. and cost $10 per person per month. For more information, call Debbie Rosen at 766-4341, ext. 129.
JCC Festival of Lights Celebrate with friends and family at the Friedberg JCC's Festival of Lights. Hanukkah crafts, holiday food, entertainment, Menorah lighting and more. Event is on Dec. 21 from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. The cost is $20 per family (up to four people) and $6 for each additional person. For more information, call 766-4341.
Bubblemania, Comedy with a Drip is an extremely unique soapy spectacular combining artistic skills, visual comedy, quick wit, music, and the unbelievable qualities of liquid spheres - from intricate bubble sculptures to encasing people inside giant bubbles. The show is Dec. 30 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $8 in advance and $9 at the door. For more information, call 766-4341 ext. 114.
Bereavement Support Group for Widows and Widowers, ages 50 to 60
Small intimate support groups designed specifically for those who have recently lost a spouse in the last year.The group will start meeting on Jan. 6 and will continue for eight weeks. The cost is $120 per person. A brief interview with the social worker is required before the group meets to determine proper placement. For more information, call 766-4341 ext. 131.
