Swim Races Island Park will be holding its annual swim races on Saturday, August 23 at 9 a.m. at Masone Beach. All ages are welcome to sign up. The event is only open to residents of the Incorporated Village of Island Park, residents of School District No. 31, or their family members. All applicants over 6 years must have a beach tag. Those wishing to participate can sign up at either the Village Hall or at Masone Beach, any time until the races begin.
Temple Avodah's Open House Continuing its tradition of family friendly services, Temple Avodah of Oceanside is having its special end of summer Casual Shabbat Service and BBQ on Friday, August 29 with services starting 6:30 p.m. followed by a delicious Men?s Club cooked BBQ. It is free to new and prospective members. Please RSVP by Monday, August 25 by calling the Temple office at (516) 766-6809.
The Masone Beach 2008 Concert Series will continue on Saturday, August 30 when Benny & the Jets, the premier Elton John Tribute Band, takes the stage from 7 to 9 p.m. Grucci fireworks will follow the show. Masone Beach is located on Waterford Road in Island Park.
Summer Gazebo Readings The Summer Gazebo Readings will be held each Monday evening in August, and will feature four readers each evening starting at 7 p.m. They will take place at Schoolhouse Green, located on Foxhurst Road, just east of Long Beach Road, in Oceanside. Scheduled readers include some of Long Island's most prestigious poets, published authors, comedians, fiction and non-fiction writers, and local community members sharing some of their favorite literature. The Summer Gazebo Readings will be held outdoors and seating is limited, so bring a lawn chair, a blanket, a picnic table. Admission is free. The readings are sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Oceanside, in support of the Oceanside Education Foundation. For more information, visit www.schoolhousegreen.org.
Rally Day Oceanside Lutheran Church is gearing up for Rally Day on Sunday, September 7. The church is located at 62 Davison Ave. and both the church service and Sunday school start at 10 a.m. followed by a luncheon, committee fair and activities. For more info, call (516) 766-0136.
Annual San Gennaro Feast The 39th annual event of the Sacred Heart Church on Long Beach Road, will take place on Thursday, Sept. 4 from 7 to 10 p.m, Friday, Sept. 5 from 5 to 11 p.m, Saturday, Sept. 6 from 3 p.m. until midnight, and Sunday, Sept. 7 from 3 to 9 p.m. As always, parishioners are preparing Italian foods. Rides, games of skill and chance, and music and entertainment will be enjoyed by all. Admission is free. The event will be held at the Sacred Heart Church located at 282 Long Beach Road in Island Park.
St. Andrew?s thrift shop on 50 Anchor Avenue in Oceanside is open every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There are four rooms filled with kitchenware, lamps, curtains, arts and crafts, books and gently used clothing.
Libraries
Oceanside Library
30 Davison Ave.
Oceanside 766-2360
Computer "Darkroom" Learn how to download, retouch and manipulate digital photos using applications including Microsoft Word on starting at 10 a.m. on Sept. 2. Students must bring a digital camera and USB cable to class. Registration required.
Island Park Library
176 Long Beach Rd.,
Island Park 432-0122
On the big screen All movies shown will start at 2 p.m. On Thursday, August 21, there will be a showing of ?Smart People.?
Stitchy Women Knitting Group This is an informal knitting and crocheting group that meets to discuss and help each other with their projects. No formal instruction is provided. Meets on Monday, August 25 at 7 p.m.
JCC
Barry and Florence Friedberg JCC
15 Neil Ct., Oceanside 766-4341
August 2008 Day Trips The JCC will be heading to ?Over the River and Through the Woods? at the John Engeman Theater in Northport on Thursday, August 28. A lecture will take place on the coach bus to the show and an elegant lunch will be held at La Casa Café in Northport. The fee for this event is $112. For more information, call (516) 766-4341, ext. 129 or e-mail drosen@friedbergjcc.org.
Join Professor Brian Rose at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 10 as he discusses the ?Golden Age of Television? -- a time when NBC and CBS began offering viewers a wide variety of programs including situation comedies, vaudeville-style revue, and most impressively, live original dramas. The program is free, but there is a $5 optional donation. For more information, call 766-4341 ext. 114.
Private Tour and Luncheon Join the JCC for an insider?s tour of Manhattan?s famed Waldorf Astoria, one of the world?s finest examples of Art Deco architecture and a designated landmark since 1933. Enjoy a private tour, followed by an elegant 14 station buffet luncheon at Oscar?s Restaurant right inside the beautiful Waldorf. The trip takes place on Wednesday, September 24 and costs $88. Please register by Monday, September 1.
An Adventure to Mohonk Mountain House The magnificent enchantment of this 266 room Victorian castle sits on thousands of acres of pristine forest and winding trails in the picturesque Hudson Valley, just a few hours from New York. Enjoy a private morning tour of the house, followed by a world famous buffet. After the dining experience, choose from one of two options: enjoy a leisurely one-hour walk outdoors led by a naturalist or for the more active adult, you may choose the hour-long hike. Following the afternoon activity, you will have additional time to explore. The trip takes place on Wednesday, October 29 and costs $107. Please register no later than Friday, October 10.
Trip to Israel The JCC is going to Israel for a very special and unique journey from October 25-November 4, 2008. Full itinerary available upon request. For more information, please contact Joan Goldfaden at 766-4341 ext. 128.
The parenting library The Parenting Resource Network at the JCC will host ?Tuesday Talk Time? on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. For information, call Karen Horowitz at 766-4341 ext. 162.
Adults connecting Join Friedberg JCC?s Adult Connections Club, a group of both singles and couples, which meets every Thursday night from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Personal Sports Training Programs are available with private and group lessons in baseball, basketball, football, hockey and soccer for ages 6 and up. This program was put together in order to improve and develop skills geared to meet your child?s athletic goals and needs. Fees vary depending on sessions purchase. Multiple session discounts available. Sessions are available Monday through Friday and Sundays. Call Robin Furman at (516) 766-4341, ext. 132, or e-mail rfurman@aol.com to set up appointment.
