30 Davison Ave.
Oceanside
766-2360
Concert: Rock 'n' Roll, the Opposites, & Our Greatest Hopes
Join the Aesthetic Realism Theatre Company as they rock out to electrifying music from the 1950s through today at 2 p.m. on Jan. 25. Tickets required.
147 Tax-Saving Strategies
IRS Enrolled Agent Barry Lisak discusses the new 2008 tax laws and provides tips on reducing Federal and New York State taxes on Jan. 27 from 2-4 p.m. Registration is required.
Songwriter for the Stars: Composer Roy C. Bennett
This composer shares the intimate details of his amazing musical career that included more than 300 hit songs at 2 p.m. on Jan. 28.
Island Park Library
176 Long Beach Rd.,
Island Park
432-0122
Simply Stronger
Certified personal trainer Marilyn Bunger teaches a low-impact exercise class at 10:15 a.m. Jan. 21 and 28. Bring hand weights, soup cans or 16 ounce water bottles.
Computer Second Grade for Adults
Learn how to work with numbers, including inputting, inserting, moving and erasing as well as an introduction to spreadsheets in this workshop on Jan. 26 at 2 p.m. Limited to 24 participants.
Appealing Tax Assessments
Join Legislator Denise Ford and the Nassau County Department of Assessment for a Taxpayer Forum about challenging tax assessments and get answers about property tax exemptions on Jan. 27 at 2 p.m.
Antiques and Collectibles Appraisal Workshop
Have certified appraiser Judith Katz-Schwartz say what it's worth on Jan. 29 at 7 p.m. Judith is a well-known appraiser, author, teacher and dealer in antiques and collectibles. Limit two items per person (no weapons).
Movies
All movies start at 2 p.m.
Jan. 23- Brideshead Revisited
Jan. 24- Open Season 2
Jan. 30- Righteous Kill
Jan. 31- American Girl: Chrissa Stays Strong
Special Events
Overeaters Anonymous
Does food rule your life? Overeaters Anonymous can help -- no dues, no fees, no weigh-ins. OA is 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.
Bereavement Support Group
COPE, a grief and healing organization dedicated to supporting parents and families living with the loss of a child, holds free monthly support group meetings on the first Wednesday of every month for parents at the Oceanside Jewish Center. The next meeting will be from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. on Feb. 4. For more information about the group, please call Karen Flyer at 484-4993.
Love Your Troops
The Island Park Civic Association will be hosting a dinner on Feb. 14, Valentine's Day, at the Bridgeview Yacht Club in Island Park. From 7-11 p.m. enjoy cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, a three-course surf and turf sit-down dinner, DJ and dancing, door prizes and raffles all for $60 a person.And the IPCA is teaming with Soldiers' Angels to collect donations and supplies for soldiers overseas. For more information and to reserve your seat, call Patti at 431-8275 or Laura at 432-0762 by Feb. 5.
Oceanside Kiwanis Super Bowl Pancake Breakfast
Oceanside Kiwanians will once again take to the griddle iron on Feb. 1 to whip up their annual old-fashioned Super Bowl Pancake Breakfast.Proceeds from the fundraiser will be used to send needy children to Kamp Kiwanis this summer. Enjoy all the food and festivities from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at St. Anthony's Cafeteria, 110 Anchor Avenue, Oceanside. Adult admission is $5. Children 12 and under are $3. Pay at the door. For further information, call 741-8585.
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. (unless otherwise noted) and cost $10 per person per month. For more information, call Debbie Rosen at 766-4341, ext. 129.
January 22:
Violin-Classical concert
Featuring violinist Albert Muhlad, who will present an unforgettable evening of music.
January 29:
Mussolini and the Jews
Join Liz Ropers for this riveting lecture and discussion while enjoying a delicious Italian dinner. There is an additional $10 charge per person for this event and you must register one week in advance. Dinner will be served
at 7 p.m.
February 5: Come to the Cabaret Join performers Castorina and Rose as they entertain with their outstanding cabaret show. Hot hors d'oeuvres served. Please note that there is an additional $3 charge per person.
Health and Wellness Week
Join the JCC the week of Jan. 26 as they celebrate Health and Wellness all week. There will be a mini spa, cooking demo and tasting, women's health lecture, trial fitness and aquatics classes, fitness consultations, giveaways, raffles, refreshments, and more. Call 766-4341 ext. 130 or e-mail ASchiller@friedbergjcc.org for the schedule of events and more
information.
Living with Young Children
Ever wish there were more hours in the day? On Feb. 2, from 7-8:30 p.m., come find out strategies to schedule your time, decrease stress and increase productivity - geared specifically to parents of young children. Call 240-6018 to RSVP.
Crime Scene Investigation
Join former cop and homicide and sex crimes prosecutor Bob Biancavilla on Feb. 11 from 2-3 p.m. as he presents a vivid account of how forensic science solves tough cases ripped from the headlines. Learn all about evidence recovery, analysis and comparison. Examine crime scene photos, DNA profiles, fingerprints, and other evidence that helped solve some of Nassau County's most gruesome murders and sex crimes. There is a $6 cost per person. For more information, call Maddy Levi at 766-4341 ext. 114.
Philadelphia Flower
Show-Bella Italia
Join the Friedberg JCC on a day trip to the Philadelphia Flower Show at the Philly Convention center. The show is the largest of its kind in the world and offers an amazing 11 acres of exhibits, lectures, demonstrations-including all-star culinary demonstrations by top chefs. Begin the day with a stop for lunch at Philly's famous Spaghetti Warehouse. The fee for the trip includes luxury coach transportation, lunch and a ticket to the Flower Show. The trip is March 4, but registration ends Feb. 1 and costs $98 per person. For more information, call 766-4341 ext. 111.
A Day in the Life of a Book
Kids of all ages will love this enlightening program of art and imagination that traces the history of illustration as a vital art form on Feb. 18 from 2-3 p.m. Using actual sketches and finished artwork, author/illustrator Steven Petruccio takes the audience on a journey through the stages of creating an illustrated book from story to published volume. There is a charge of $8 per person in advance and $9 at the door. For more information, call 766-4341 ext. 114.
