, at 407 Weidner Avenue in Oceanside, will hold ta fundraiser St. Patrick¹s Night dinner dance is from 8 to 12 p.m. on March 17. The cost is $25 per person. For more information, call Bob at 766-9373.
When the civic will meet The Oceanside Civic Association will hold its general community meetings at School 8, 3252 Fulton Avenue, at 7:30 p.m. on April 11 and June 13.
Libraries
Oceanside Library
30 Davison Ave.
Oceanside 766-2360
Get your green on Larry Moser and Mary Nagin of Fiddler's Green perform a repertoire of dulce tunes from the Appalachian Mountains and New England shores, to the festive ballads and dances of the English, Irish, and Baltic countries. Tickets are required for this concert at 2 p.m. on March 11.
Stroll through Paris Take a one-hour stroll through Paris with author and Oceanside resident Joyce Baldwin as she visits some of her favorite places in the City of Light at 2 p.m. on March 14.
Art Lecture Art lecturer Vesna Mison explores German Expressionism (1910-1935) and the influential women artists of the time from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on March 20.
Creative writing workshop Stretch your writing skills with Professor Barbara Novack, plus welcome special guest author Reed Farrel Coleman, executive director of the Mystery Writers of America, as he previews his novel, Soul Patch, the sequel to the Shamus, Barry, and Anthony Award-winning, The James Deans, at 7 p.m. on March 21.
Women's Dress in India Dr. Rohini Ramanathan traces the unique history of clothing design in India from its origins 3,000 years ago to today's "Bollywood" fashion scene at 7:30 p.m. on March 27.
A staged reading Join writers/actors Merilee Kaufman and Jerome Coopersmith as they pay this special tribute to the great American women who dedicated their lives to helping others. Tickets are required for this program to start at 2 p. m. on March 28.
Talk on long-term care Carol Kaplowitz from the Institute for Health & Life Planning will discuss the changes to the New York State Partnership for long term care at 1:30 p.m. on March 28.
Chocolate delights Join Maryanne Impostato of Kids Edible Creations as she demonstrates molding, decorating, and dipping with chocolate and take home your delectable treats for children in grades 6 to 12 from 7 to 8 p.m. on March 29. The fee is $2 and a registration is required.
Island Park Library
176 Long Beach Rd.,
Island Park 432-0122
Simply stronger Join Marilyn Bunger as she leads a special exercise class on how to build muscular strength. Bring hand weights, soup cans or 16oz. water bottles at 10:30 a.m. on March 14, 21 and 28.
Senior tax assistance An AARP representative will provide free tax preparation assistance for seniors. Reservations will be scheduled 30 minutes apart. No walk-ins permitted. Seniors availing themselves of this service should bring a copy of last year's taxes with them on from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 10.
Book talk The Adult Book Club will discuss Virginia Woolf's "A Room of One's Own² at 7 p.m. on March 19.
Boating safety This two-day course given by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will be held from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on March 24 and 31. The course covers boating safety, legal requirements, boat handling, aids to navigation, knots and "rules of the road." The course also satisfies all requirements for operating a PWC. Upon completion of this course, certificates will be awarded which may result in a discount on your boat insurance policy. Course fee is $50 (check or money order) made payable to the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. For registration call Arnold Spielman 431-7949.
Craft class Join in on an spring topiary craft with Jule Gaudioso. Material fee will be required at registration for this class at 6:30 p.m. on March 29.
JCC
Barry and Florence Friedberg JCC
14 Neil Ct., Oceanside 766-4341
Winter road trips Winter blues have you down? Need a change of pace? Join the JCC for exciting day trips this March.
n March 14: The Orchid Show at the New York Botanical Gardens. Fee is $87. Privately-guided tour of this annual show. Includes lunch at Mario¹s and shopping on Arthur Avenue.
n March 20: Metropolitan Museum of Art Extravaganza. Fee is $68. On-the-bus lecture with art aficionado Louise Cella Caruso, who will discuss the discovery of the Tomb of King Tut; private tour of museum¹s 22 permanent collections; lunch on your own; afternoon tour of special exhibit ³Discovering Tutankhamen: The Photographs of Harry Burton.²
You may register for these trips in the JCC¹s main office. For information call Debbie Rosen at 766-4341 ext. 129
Fundraiser ball Enjoy an evening of dining and dancing at Queen Esther¹s Ball, presented by the Friedberg JCC, at 7 p.m. on March 10. Six Women of Valor will be honored for their contributions to the community: Bonnie Flatow, Jodi Guttenberg, Ilysa Mann, Joyce Pinkiert, Robyn Shapiro and Sheryl Waters. In addition to gourmet food and dancing, guests can participate in silent and live auctions for fabulous prizes. Royal attire is invited and dietary laws observed. Tickets are $75 per person; $700 for a table of 10. All proceeds from the event will benefit Sunrise Day Camp and the Friedberg JCC. For information, call Tamar Segura at 766-4341 ext. 108.
Singles meet sophisticates Join Sophisticated Singles for people 35 to 55. The program runs from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. every Monday. This weekly program gives singles the opportunity to meet one another as well as learn about themselves. The facilitator, Irwin Pfeffer, a motivational speaker with a background in psychology, has been working the singles circuit for many years and has spoken at singles organizations throughout Long Island. For information, call Marcy Hallerman at 766-4341 ext. 133.
Adults connecting If you are an energetic, recently retired adult looking to pursue many interests and develop new avenues for friendship, then attend the Friedberg JCC¹s Adult Connections Club on from 7:30-9:30 p.m. on Thursdays.
Discerning singles 55+ Join the Friedberg JCC each month for their dinner and lecture series for the Discerning Single Adult 55+. It¹s an evening of conversation, humor and advice. The group meets one Wednesday each month; cocktail hour at 7 p.m. followed by a light supper at 7:30 p.m. The fee is $20. Upcoming dates and topics:
n Feb. 21: an Interactive discussion with Dr. Sherry Henig on her book ³Single on Long Island: Meeting Other Singles and Finding the One.² Henig is a clinical psychologist who has been practicing on Long Island for more than 20 years.
On the Board
Board of Education
n The Oceanside Board of Education will hold a regular meeting at School 9E, at 170 Beatrice Avenue, at 7:30 p.m. on March 19.
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 March 26.
