Oceanside
766-2360
Film Lecture: “A Class Divided”
In recognition of African-American History Month, moderator Jessica Ley explores this landmark film on Martin Luther King, Jr., and the impact his tragic death had on an elementary school class at Feb. 3 at 2 p.m.
Credit Reports, Credit Scores, and Identity Theft
Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist Sheldon S. Glatt provides tips on eliminating credit card debt and raising your credit score on Feb. 3 from 7-9 p.m.
Film and Lecture: “Peter Pan”
Host Barnett Serchuk presents the charming and rare black and white kinescope version of this film’s original 1955 live broadcast starring Mary Martin on Feb. 5 at 1:30 p.m.
Extended Basic Computer Skills
This 5-day workshop is designed for beginners and combines the Basic and Windows classes. Students will learn basic computer skills and operations, including mouse skills, keyboard techniques, Internet surfing, and file management applications such as saving and retrieving files. Classes are Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24, and March 3 from 10-11:30 a.m. There is a $50 fee.
Extended Excel
Using a spreadsheet, students will learn how to create, sort, print, and edit those lists and apply calculations. It will include equations, formatting, and even the Reports Wizard to create common household and small business systems for tracking and forecasting. Students must have a working knowledge of computers or have attended the Basic class. Classes are Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24, and March 3 from 7-8:30PM
Island Park
Library
176 Long Beach Rd., Island Park
432-0122
Flowing Style Yoga with Dr. Peg
Join Dr. Peg and experience the health and wellness benefits of flowing style yoga on Feb. 2 from 10:30-11:30. The session will combine a series of postures with rhythmic breathing for a gentle body workout. Enjoy the calming effects of jasmine tea. Bring a mat. The class limited to 15. Please register at the Circulation Desk.
Lasting Weight Loss Workshop with Dr. Lee Weiner
Based upon the best selling books “Sugar Busters” and “The Zone Diet,” find out from Dr. Lee Weiner of the Oceanside Wellness Center on Feb. 3 from 7:30-8:30 p.m. why diets don’t work, why eating fat doesn’t make you fat, what hormone is out of control in your body, how you can reduce your risk of breast cancer by 40 percent as well as regain your energy and vitality and much, much more. Register at the Circulation Desk.
Simply Stronger
Certified personal trainer Marilyn Bunger is here to teach this well-received, low-impact exercise class on Feb. 4 from 10:15-11 a.m. Please bring hand weights, soup cans or 16 oz. water bottles. Register at the Circulation Desk.
Toddler Time, Ages 2—5
Join Ms.Meghan and Mrs.N for a half hour of free play followed by music, finger plays, stories, rhymes and a simple craft on Feb. 5 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Have fun while making new friends. Register in the Children’s Room.
Movies
All movies start at 2 p.m.
Jan. 30- Righteous Kill
Jan. 31- American Girl: Chrissa Stays Strong Feb. 6- Appaloosa
Special Events
Student Musicians
at the Tilles Center
Members of Nassau-Suffolk Performing Arts will perform at Tilles Center for the Performing Arts on Feb. 6 and Feb. 7.The Wind Symphony and Concert Band will perform at 8 p.m. in the Concert Hall on Feb. 6, and the Jazz Band, Jazz Ensemble and Vocal Jazz Ensemble will perform at 8 p.m. at the Hillwood Recital Hall on February 7. Tickets for the concerts are $20 general admission and $10 for students and seniors. Tickets are available at the box office the night of the show. To order tickets ahead of time, call Tilles Center’s box office at (516) 299-3100, (212) 307-4110 or order online at tillescenter.org. or Ticketmaster.com.
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.
Blood Drive
The Oceanside Knights of Columbus will be holding a blood drive on Feb. 2 from 3-9:30 p.m. at the Knights’ Hall at 2985 Kenneth Place in Oceanside. The Knights will provide a complete steak dinner, soup and salad to all those who donate. Cookies and juices will also be available.
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 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.
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.
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.
