30 Davison Ave.
Oceanside 766-2360
The Music of Richard Rodgers, Part 2: Rodgers & Hammerstein In this multimedia presentation, Jack Schnur pays a lively tribute to this talented pair through film excerpts and exclusive interviews on Dec. 7 at 2 p.m. Tickets are required.
Book Discussion: I Feel Bad About My Neck: And Other Thoughts On Being A Woman by Nora Ephron Book discussion leader Seena Edelman explores Ephron's humorous essays on being a woman over 60 on Dec. 9 at 2 p.m.
Showtime: Silver Bells-A New York Holiday Multimedia artist Michael Luckman presents a sparkling, visual tour of Manhattan during the holidays on Dec. 10 at 2 p.m. Tickets are required.
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.
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.
Island Park Library
176 Long Beach Rd.,
Island Park 432-0122
Holiday Centerpiece Create a holiday centerpiece on Dec. 8 at 6:30 p.m. Jule will show you how using a decorative container, silk leaves, holly, flowers and French wired ribbons. Please bring wire cutters. There is a materials fee of $20 to be paid at time of registration.
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.
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!
PlayHooray "Baby & Me" (ages 6 months -23 months) Music and fun for your little one! Come sing, dance and play Hooray with your baby on Dec. 9 at 10:15 a.m. This lively 30 minute program is an introduction to nursery rhymes, books, music and movement.
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-Chanukah Lecture Series Please join us for a two-part series of holiday lectures leading up to Chanukah:
- 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 Chanukah." 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. 4, 11, and 18.
Live Art Auction School 2, 2745Terrell Ave., in Oceanside is having a Live Art Auction hosted by Marlin Arts. There will be sports and music memorabilia, art gallery pictures and much more that will be auctioned off. The event is being held on Friday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. Admission is $10 per person or $15 per couple.
Holiday Happenings, hosted by DOCA, will be on Saturday Dec. 13 at School #6, located at 25 Castleton Court The event starts at 10 a.m. There will be Santa from10:30-12:30 with free pictures and gifts, a baton exhibition at 11:30 and a horse-drawn wagon ride starting at 11:30. In between will be cooking decorating, crafts and lots of fun in the auditorium.
Christmas Fair The First United Methodist Church of Oceanside, located at the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Davison Street, will hold its annual Christmas Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Dec. 6. There will be crafts, wreath center pieces, a gourmet table, Granny’s Attic, Stitch and Knit, perfumes, soaps, and candles. there will also be lunch with Santa at noon for $5 and pictures with Santa from 10-11:30 a.m. and 1-2 p.m., which are also $5.
St. Andrew's Thrift Shop, located at 50 Anchor Ave. in Oceanside, will be open for three Thursdays in December-the 4, the 11 and the 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 frrom 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. More tickets, call 678-5618 or 330-5752.
The Island Park Civic Association will be holding a holiday fundraiser on Dec. 10 from 6-9 p.m. at the Island Park Exempt Hall, located adjacent to the fire house. There will be health and wellness products for the whole family from Arbonne International, as well as basket raffles and a 50/50.
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.
Dramatizing the Jewish Encounter with America: The Tenth Man to Angels in America A Lecture by Professor Julius Novick. After World War II, Jewish Americans prospered as never before, but the old tensions between Jewish heritage and American opportunities persisted. The event is free, but there is an optional donation of $5. The lecture is on Dec. 9 from 2-3:30 p.m. For more information, call 766-4341 ext.114 or e-mail mlevi@friedbergjcc.org.
JCC Festival of Lights Celebrate with friends and family at the Friedberg JCC’s Festival of Lights. Chanukah 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.
