Calendar: Plainview Herald; December 19, 1997

Ongoing

Infants and Children's Immunizations

Up to 19 years old presented by The Nassau County Health Department and held at the Plainview Health Center, 1535 Old Country Rd., Plainview. Call 572-8550 for information and appointment. Please bring any records of past immunizations.

Spirit Life Center

Prayer, Quiet Time, Sharing - facilitators Emilie Cerar and Jane Lombardo, second Thursday: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. (donation $7); Charismatic Mass, second Sunday: Praise 9:30 a.m., Mass celebrated by Fr. McGuire, SJ. 11:30 a.m., Christian Fellowship - held at St. Pius X Service Center, 1220 Front St., Uniondale; Wednesdays: Mini-retreats 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. An oasis in the middle of your busy week. Praise, Scripture Sharing, lunch and liturgy. Donation $10. Call 938-7119 for reservations; Fridays: 7:30 to 10 p.m. Adult Child of the King - Christian 12-step program of formation directed toward a deeper spiritual life centered on Jesus Christ as Lord and Healer. Healing Mass on the last Friday of the month. Upcoming event:

Men's and Women's Breakfast with Denis Dillon (Nassau County District Attorney). Topic: Service in Politics is Service to God. 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Dec. 13. Donation $12. Call for reservations.

Annual Toy Drive for Hospitalized Children

Donations will be collected through Dec. 20. If you would like your donation picked up, call 781-5425.; e-mail to: JonathansGifts@Juno.com or write to: Patty and Art Sturm, 54 Twin Ln. N., Wantagh, NY 11793. Donations can be made payable to Jonathan's Gift of Love (founded in the name of Jonathan Sturm who passed away in May from acute lymphoblastic leukemia). Toys are given to hospitalized children. These gifts represent hope.

Upcoming Events

Defensive Driving Course

Presented by Driver Improvement Programs. Motorists who complete the course who are principal drivers must be given a 10 percent discount on both their automobile liability and collision premiums for three full years. The NYS Dept. of Motor Vehicles will reduce up to four points from the motorist's record for any infractions the motorist has been convicted of in the previous 18 months. Fee is $45. To register call 800-734-7883. Dec. 20 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (includes 1/2 hour for lunch) at the Ramada Inn, 8030 Jericho Tpke., Woodbury.

Winter Camp

Come spend the winter break at the Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary. There's lots to see and do. Spend the week or just sign up for a day. Participants will find out how animals survive the cold, who has left their tracks in the snow, and will have fun playing games. Dec. 29, 30, 31, Jan. 2. Cost per week $100 members, $120 nonmembers; cost per day $30 members, $35 nonmembers. Send or bring child's name, parent's name, address, phone number, grade, and payment (nonrefundable checks made payable to T.R. Sanctuary) to: T.R. Sanctuary, 134 Cove Rd., Oyster Bay, NY 11771. For information call 922-3200.

Saturday, December 20

Wildlife Shows

Presented by the Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary, 134 Cove Rd., Oyster Bay. Weekly wildlife shows on Saturdays and Sundays. The programs are for families and will cover various topics including live animals and a hike; e.g.: Birds of Prey, Rain Forests, LI's Wildlife, etc. 2 to 3 p.m. $3 members, $5 nonmembers. Space is limited. Registration is required. Call 922-3200.

Rainforests and Grasslands of Venezuela

Adults can discover information about the natural wonders sanctuary naturalists and members have explored on their trips there. Also find out how you can join the return trip this May 2 to 10. Program is at 7:30 p.m. at the Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary, 134 Cove Rd., Oyster Bay. Free Space is limited. Registration is required. Call 922-3200.

Annie Warbucks

At the Cultural Arts Playhouse, 712 Old Bethpage Rd., Old Bethpage. Tickets $15 - $17. Box Office: 694-3330. Performances: Fridays 8:30 p.m.; Saturdays 8 p.m.; Sundays 3 p.m.; Weekdays (Dec. 23, 26 at 2 p.m.) through Jan. 10.

Chanukah Spectacular Concert

Featuring the famous "Uncle Moshe and the Mitzvah Men" who are sure to delight kids of all ages. Free donuts and soda will be served. 7 p.m. sharp at H.A.N.C. of Plainview, 25 Country Dr. Admission in advance $6, at the door $7. children under 3 free. Tickets will be sold at Hanc and Chabad. Sponsored by Chabad of Oyster Bay Township. For information call Rabbi Lipszyc 938-1177.

Sunday, December 21

Chanukah Family Fun Fest

Games, crafts, entertainment, traditional foods, candle lighting and more. Celebrate with the family! Admission $3 per person. 1 to 4 p.m. at Temple Beth Elohim, 926 Round Swamp Rd., Old Bethpage. For information call 694-4544. Bring an unwrapped toy and receive four free play tickets.

Tuesday, December 23

Bible Classes

Participate in weekly Bible study classes for adults of all ages. Free discussions about the Torah portion of the week, or the next Jewish festival. No knowledge of Hebrew necessary-all classes are in English. Beginners through advanced welcome. Men and women. Meets every Tuesday at Chabad House in Syosset. Sponsored by Chabad of Oyster Bay Township. For information call 938-1177.

Eating Disorder Treatment

A weekly group for anorexia, bulimia and compulsive overeating on Tuesday evenings from 8 to 9:30 p.m. at the Reflection Counseling Center, 777 Old Country Road, Suite 2E, Plainview. Sliding scale fee. To register call 822-5071.

Friday, December 26

Annie Warbucks

Bethpage Masonic Lodge No. 975

Free and Accepted Masons will meet at 8 p.m. at the Hicksville Masonic Temple, 18 W. Nicholai St., Hicksville. For information call 731-2488. Meetings are every second and fourth Friday.

Friday Night Performer Series

Mike Rabinowitz Trio, jazz bassoon with bass and keyboard accompaniment. 8 p.m. at Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington Village. For information call Peter Costanzo 271-1442.

Saturday, December 27

Wildlife Shows

Sunday, December 28

LI Catholic Singles Club

Candlelight Tour of Old Bethpage Village. 4:30 p.m. $5 admission. Meet at P&R Ext 49 off LIE. Snack bar available. RSVP Rose 737-1232 by Dec. 26.

Monday, December 29

The Heart Club

Mutual support and education to help develop a heart-healthy lifestyleat Mid-Island Hospital (an affiliate of Winthrop-University Hospital). There will be no meeting during December. The next meeting will be Monday, Jan. 26.

Tuesday, December 30

Bible Classes

Eating Disorder Treatment

Wednesday, December 31

Broadway Gold

New Year's Eve 1997. Broadway Gold celebrates 50 years of Best Musical Tonu Award Winners and is a fully staged musical revue. 9:30 curtain at the Cultural Arts Playhouse, 712 Old Bethpage Rd., Old Bethpage. Spectacular dessert bar, following the show, champagne, coffee, tea, soft drinks, music and dancing until 2 a.m. $40 per person. Reservations required. Call 694-3330.

Friday, January 2

Annie Warbucks

Saturday, January 3

Wildlife Shows

Tuesday, January 6

Bible Classes

Eating Disorder Treatment

Maternity Fitness Classes

Preparation for childbirth and outstanding shape-up after childbirth designed and coordinated by registered nurses. 7:30 p.m. at Mid-Island Hospital (an affiliate of Winthrop-University Hospital), 4295 Hempstead Tpke., Bethpage. For information call 579-6000. Classes provided every Tuesday and Thursday. Also on Jan. 8.

Alzheimer's Association Caregiver's Support Group

Offers help and emotional support for those caring for someone with Alzheimer's or other related disorders. 10 a.m. Free and open to the public. Meetings are on the first and third Tuesday of every month at the Plainview-Old Bethpage Library, 999 Old Country Rd. For information call Francine Siegel, CSW 681-2982.

Wednesday, January 7

The Emphysema Club

Support for those with chronic lung diseases. 1:30 p.m. in Room M9 at Mid-Island Hospital (an affiliate of Winthrop-University Hospital), 4295 Hempstead Tpke., Bethpage. For information call 579-6000. Meetings are held on the first and third Wednesday of each month.

Prenatal Program Series

A four-week program taught by a registered nurse, certified childbirth educator. Program begins on the first Wednesday of the month. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Mid-Island Hospital (an affiliate of Winthrop-University Hospital), 4295 Hempstead Tpke., Bethpage.

Thursday, January 8

Cancer Support Group

Support for patients, recovered patients and families. 7:30 p.m. in the Ambulatory Lounge at Mid-Island Hospital (an affiliate of Winthrop-University Hospital), 4295 Hempstead Tpke., Bethpage. For information call 579-6000. Meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month.

Friday, January 9

Eating Disorders Support Group

For anorexia, bulimia and compulsive overeating in the Conference Room at North Shore University Hospital at Plainview, 888 Old Country Rd. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Professionally led support group for those who would like to learn more about eating disorders. Meetings are free and held on the second Friday of every month. For more information call 718-962-2778.

Bethpage Masonic Lodge No. 975

Free and Accepted Masons will meet at 8 p.m. at the Hicksville Masonic Temple, 18 W. Nicholai St., Hicksville. For information call 731-2488. Meetings are every second and fourth Friday.

Annie Warbucks

Plainview-Old Bethpage Library Events

999 Old Country Road, 938-0077

American Short Story/Video Discussion Series led by Marilyn Paulson at 1 p.m. No tickets needed. First-come, first-seated. Stories to be discussed are: Love and Other Sorrows by Harold Brodky (Jan. 8); The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg by Mark Twain (Feb. 5.)

Winter Feature Film Festival Wednesdays at 8 p.m. The films are free. First come, first seated. The Daytrippers (Jan. 7, NR, 87 min.); Air Force One (Jan. 14, R, 124 min.); Ulee's Gold (Jan. 21, R, 111 min.); Brassed Off (Jan. 28, R, 109 min.).

City Opera's Tales of Hoffman. Bus tour to a 1:30 p.m. matinee performance of the opera by Jacques Offenbach. Tickets cost $62.50 pp and include choice Second Ring seats and round trip transportation by luxury bus. 10 a.m. March 22. Required registration in progress.