The Oceanside parish, located at 110 Anchor Avenue, will hold its annual feast on Thur. June 7 from 6 to 10 p.m. (just for big rides); Fri. June 8 from 6 to 11 p.m.; Sat. June 9 from 4 to 11 p.m.; Sun. June 10 from 2 to 10 p.m. For information, call 678-3388.
Read and sing on the green The Oceanside Kiwanis Club, in support of the Oceanside Education Foundation, will hold their first annual Summer Gazebo Readings series. Starting at 7 p.m. on June 4 and on each Monday at that time until Aug. 27, four readers will be invited to share any material they or others have written, and can read, extemporize, sing or play any non-electric instrument of their choice at the gazebo on the Schoolhouse Green on Foxhurst Road (between Oceanside and Long Beach Roads). For information, see the Web site of the Oceanside Education Foundation at www.schoolhousegreen.org, or contact Anthony Iovino at (516) 763-1667 or at tonyiovino@gmail.com.
Driver education registration Driver Education courses will be given at Oceanside High School on Skillman Avenue starting on July 5 and ending on August 17. Classes will include lecture and driving experience. Space is limited and the oldest seniors will be given priority. Students must be 16 years old on or before July 1, 2007. To obtain an application, call 678-8571 or go to the main office at OHS.
Hurricane preparedness Nassau County Legislator Jeff Toback and Nassau¹s Office of Emergency Management invite you to an informational meeting to learn how to stay safe, securing your home and when to evacuate if necessary, at the Oceanside Library, 30 Davison Avenue, at 7 p.m. on June 7.
Town hall meeting Hempstead Town Councilman Anthony Santino will hold at town hall meeting at Oceanside Middle School, 186 Alice Avenue, at 7:30 p.m. on June 12.
When the civic will meet The Oceanside Civic Association will hold its next general community meeting at School 8, 3252 Fulton Avenue, at 7:30 p.m. on June 13.
DA to speak at dinner Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice will be the guest speaker at the Long Island Charter Chapter of the American Business Women¹s Association¹s Scholarship Awards Dinner at 6:30 p.m. on June 20 at Bedell¹s waterfront restaurant in Freeport. The fee is $20. To reserve a seat, call 628-1638.
Libraries
Oceanside Library
30 Davison Ave.
Oceanside 766-2360
Stop and smell the roses Photographer and Oceanside resident Dr. Jeffrey Herzlich debuts his colorful spring exhibit, "Flower Power-Stretching to the Sky" at the library through June 2007. In this series, Herzlich incorporates the vivid colors of nature by using an artistic technique that appears to combine painting with photography. By juxtaposing images in a controlled setting, the flowers have an enchanting three-dimensional quality that encourages the viewer to stop and "smell the roses." For further information, please call 516-766-2360 ext. 365.
Robotics club Join teachers Joanne Taormina and Jason Manning and students from Oceanside High School¹s Robotics Club as they demonstrate the engineering originality that went into building a 130-pound robot for competition.Pre-registration is not required for this program to be held at 7:30 p.m. on June 11.
Book talk ³Digging To America² by Anne Tyler. The lives of an American family and an Iranian family become intertwined after they accidentally meet at an airport while awaiting the arrivals of their adopted Korean daughters. This discussion will be led by Jane Shapiro at 2 p.m. on June 12.
Summer readers unite! Young adults are invited to join the Summer Reading Club. For information, call Barbara Mickowski.
Flower workshop Join the Oceanside Garden Club as they watch acclaimed designer and flower show judge Susan Strauss make three beautiful floral arrangements at 7 p.m. on June 12.
Art lecture Art lecturer Louise Cella Caruso explores the life and artistic style of one of the most influential artists of the 21st century, Itzchak Tarkay, at 2 p.m. on June 13.
Cooking demo Bed and breakfast chef Lucian Veneziano returns to the library with a tasty array of mouth-watering breakfast food that you¹ll want to eat at every meal at 7:30 p.m. on June 19. Registration is required.
Beethoven appreciation Classical music aficionado Dr. Stuart Bailin begins this three-part series exploring the early years (1770-1805) of Ludwig Van Beethovenís life and musical accomplishments at 2 p.m. on June 19. In the second part of the series Bailin will explore this composer's life from his middle years to his death in 1827 at 2 p.m. on July 17.
Creative writing Stretch your writing skills with Professor Barbara Novack at 7 p.m. on June 20 along with guest author Elliott Kutner, who will present his book, ³The Pantry Diner,² based on the Rockville Centre eating establishment.
Island Park Library
176 Long Beach Rd.,
Island Park 432-0122
Soduku for beginners Newsday's puzzle editor Stanley Newman shows you how to play the popular puzzle game Soduku at 7 p.m. on June 6.
Taxpayer forum Nassau County Legislator Denise Ford and the Nassau County Department of Assessment will answer questions about property tax exemption, challenging your tax assessment, payment dates and locations as well as tax discounts at 1 p.m. on June 7.
Toddler Time Toddlers and caregivers are invited for a half hour of free play, followed by a tory, fingerplays, music a craft and parachute play at 11 a.m. on June 8 and 22. Registration required.
An afternoon of Cole Porter Composer-pianist Paul Joseph and bassist Arthur Sommerville will perform the jazz of Cole Porter at 2 p.m. on June 9.
Learn reflexology Certified reflexologist Robin Liffman discusses the background of the field of reflexology and demonstrates how hand and foot reflexology therapy can improve health and wellness at 1 p.m. on June 12.
JCC
Barry and Florence Friedberg JCC
14 Neil Ct., Oceanside 766-4341
Travel with the JCC This year the JCC is offering trips to Israel and to Italy. ³The Journey of a Lifetime² trip to Israel will take place from Nov. 10 through 21, and the ³Bella Italia² trip from April 28 to May 7, 2008. For full itinerary and prices, contact Joan Goldfaden at 766-4341 ext. 128.
Sophisticated singles meet Irwin Pfeffer, a motivational speaker with a background in psychology facilitates a singles night for ages 35-55 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. every Monday.
Partners in caring Partners in Caring brings a wide array of education, counseling and support services directly to south shore community. A social worker is available to coordinate educational workshops, short-term individual and family counseling, facilitate support groups for the bereaved, separated and divorced and coordinate volunteer/mitzvah projects involving youth and adults. For information, call 766-4341 ext. 131.
Adults connecting Recently retired adult looking to pursue many interests and develop new avenues for friendship are invited to attend the Adult Connections Club on from 7:30-9:30 p.m. on Thursdays.
On the Board
Board of Education
n The Oceanside Board of Education will hold a regular meeting at Oceanside High School at 7:30 p.m. on June 18.
n The Island Park Board of Education will hold its next general meeting at the Conference Center on Radcliffe Road at 7:30 p.m. on June 25.
