The Jewish Center of Island Park, located at 191 Long Beach Road, will hold a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on June 1. For questions regarding medical eligibility or questions about the drive, contact Rita Kelly at the New York Blood Center at 431-3590.
St. AndrewÕs 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.
Driving in the safe lane The Community Parent Center will bring its highly acclaimed "Driving in the Safe Lane" program to Oceanside High School on Wednesday, June 11 at 7 p.m. The program educates parents, new and prospective teen drivers about safety measures, New York State driving laws, and parental liabilities. Since the programÕs inception, it has grown in popularity for its comprehensive approach and impact on those who attend. The 90-minute lecture program will be held at Oceanside High School, located at 3160 Skillman Ave. in Oceanside. The event is open to the public. For more information, call (516) 771-9346 or go to www.communityparentcenter.org.
Libraries
Oceanside Library
30 Davison Ave.
Oceanside 766-2360
Showtime: Beethoven and Mendelssohn Join the talented Motyl Chamber Ensemble as they perform a repertoire of enchanting chamber music on Wednesday, June 4 at 2p.m. Tickets are required.
Book talk ÒThe Yiddish Policemen's UnionÓ by MichaelChabon is an alternate history of a world where Jews were settled in Alaska after World War II and blends noir narrative elements with the story of a people set adrift and apart.The discussion is led by Lee Hochman at 2 p.m. on June 10.
Workshop on flower arranging Master gardener and flower show judge Susan Strauss demonstrates shows how to showcase beautiful flowers in a sumptuous array of styles at 7 p.m. on June 10.
Beethoven's Concertos Classical music aficionado Dr. Stuart Bailin explores the power behind Beethoven's concertos, including his final piece, the 5th Piano Concerto the Emperor at 2 p.m. on June 17.
Talk current issuesJoin political commentator Barbara Krupit as she leads a discussion of today's headline news storie from 1:30 to 3 p.m. on June 18.
Creative writing workshopStretch your writing skills with inspirational professor and writer Barbara Novack as she helps writers of all levels to enhance their skills and heighten their creativity at 7p.m. on June 18.
Art exhibit Abstract expressionist Daniel Weinstein presents his kinetic art exhibit, "Modern, Colorful, Abstract" at the Oceanside Library from May through June 2008.
Safe boating course Earn your boating and jet-ski license in just one day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 21. Free for Oceanside residents ages 10 to 17; adult residents: $45. Make checks payable to: Safety Boating America. Registration required. Visit www.safeboatingnewyork.com for more information.
Concert: East-West music Oceanside residents Rohini Ramanathan, pianist Carol Goodwin, and drummer Paul Joseph return to perform a lively repertoire of Indian musicinterspersed with intriguing story narratives at 7 p.m. on June 19.
World War II series Teacher and WWII history expert Tom Brennan investigates the events leading up to the invasion of Normandy and the roles played by the Allied commanders and their German counterparts at 2 p.m. on June 24.
Book talk ÒWater for ElephantsÓ by Sara Gruen is set in the circus world circa 1932, and a veterinary student in charge of the circus' animal menagerie falls in love with Marlena, the star of theequestrian act. This discussion is led by Barbara Krupit at 2 p.m on July 8.
Island Park Library
176 Long Beach Rd.,
Island Park 432-0122
Tot's Night Out Join Jean Hall for a wonderful hour of stories, movement activities, fingerplays, songs, nursery rhymes and a craft for tots ages 18 months to 5-years-old at 7 p.m. on May 29.
Movie time The movie National Treasure will show at 2 p.m. on May 29.
JCC
Barry and Florence Friedberg JCC
15 Neil Ct., Oceanside 766-4341
Adults connecting Join Friedberg JCCÕs Adult Connections Club, a group of both singles and couples, which meets every Thursday evening from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
AuthorÕs talk Author Eva Etzioni-Halvey will discuss her new biblical novel, ÒThe Garden of Ruth,Ó on Wednesday, June 4 at 2 p.m. Her novel deftly interweaves history and fiction to create a compelling exploration of a prominent biblical figure. Etzioni-Halevy is professor emeritus of political sociology at Bar Ilan University in Tel Aviv. She is the author of two other biblical novels, ÒThe Book of HannahÓ and ÒThe Triumph of Deborah,Ó and numerous books and articles on Political Sociology. The cost for this event is $6. Light refreshments will be served. For information, call 766-4341, ext. 114, or e-mail mlevi@friedbergjcc.org.
The parenting library The Parenting Resource Network at the JCC will host ÒTuesday Talk TimeÓ on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. For information, call Karen Horowitz at 766-4341 ext. 162. Ê
Walk to Help the Sun Rise for Children with Cancer on Sunday, June 8 at the Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds on Colonial Springs Road in Wheatley Heights.Ê Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.Ê The Walk to Help the Sun Rise will be a fun, non-competitive morning for the entire family. There will be three different courses to choose from so you can pick your ability level and join in the fun. Games, prizes, entertainment, food, character appearances, pony rides and more will be part of this special day. For information on the walk, sponsorship or Sunrise Day Camp, call (516) 766-4341 or visit www.sunrisedaycamp.org.
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.
Jewish American Fiction, a lecture at the Friedberg JCC, will take place on Thursday, June 19 at 7:30 p.m. Join Dr. Ezra Cappell, author of ÒAmerican Talmud: The Cultural Work of Jewish American FictionÓ (SUNY 2008), as he redefines the genre of Jewish American fiction and places it squarely within the larger context of American literature. He departs from the conventional approach of defining Jewish American authors solely in terms of their ethnic origins. Instead, Cappell contextualizes Jewish American fiction within the theological heritage of Jewish culture. Cappell will sign copies of his book after the presentation. Join us for a provocative evening of literature and discussion. Light refreshments will be served. The cost for this event is $6. For more information, call (516) 766-4341, ext. 114 or send an e-mail to mlevi@friedbergjcc.org
On the Board
Oceanside Schools has cancelled its special meeting at the board room at the administration building on Merle Avenue at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, June 2. The board will meet for a Regular Board of Education Meeting on June 16, 2008 in the High School Auditorium.
