On the calendar 10-16-09

Issue of October 16 2009/ 29 Tishrei 5770

Cedarhurst - OHEL Children's Home and Family Services invites the community to Fingerprinting for Kids, a mini-fair to help keep kids safe. They'll provide free, secure Child ID Cards that include a child's name, weight, height, eye-color, and unique fingerprint, for parents to keep on hand with vital family records. When emergencies happen or a child goes missing, it is vital for the police and other officials to have as much precise identifying information immediately available about the child as possible.  The event is sponsored in partnership with the Office of the Nassau County District Attorney and will be held on Sunday, October 25 from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm at Maple Plaza Mini Mall (next to David's Pizza) in Cedarhurst. For more information, call OHEL at 718-972-9778 or visit www.ohelfamily.org.

Cedarhurst - The JCC of the Greater Five Towns announces the formation of a competitive karate team. Qualified applicants will be grouped by age into three groups: JUNIOR- ages 8-12, YOUTH - ages 13-17, and SENIOR ages 18 and up. Applicants should be physically fit, interested in serious training and be committed to the program. Commitment involves purchase of personal equipment, twice weekly training sessions with professional coaches, and travel to competitions in the tri state area. Previous training in karate is not necessary. The ultimate goal will be to compete in the 2013 Maccabiah Games in Israel. Training will be under the supervision of Dr. Alex Sternberg, head coach of USA National Karate Team and Maccabiah Karate Team. Team tryouts will be held at 10AM on Sunday, October 18th at 207 Grove Avenue in Cedarhurst. Please call Sheryl at the JCC at 569-6733 ext. 222 to schedule an appointment; you must have an appointment to try out. The JCC of the Greater Five Towns is located at 207 Grove Avenue in Cedarhurst.

Cedarhurst - The JCC of the Greater Five Towns introduces "Creations in Clay," a new art class for children in grades 4-7, with artist Israel Rubenstein. The class meets on Sundays, for 10 weeks, beginning October 18, 2009. For fee and further information may call the JCC office at 516-569-6733.

Cedarhurst - The JCC of the Greater Five Towns is offering "The World of Newspapers," an after-school enrichment program for children in grades 3 - 6.  The group will meet every Wednesday, for 10 weeks, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. beginning Wednesday, October 14, 2009.  For fee and further information call 569-6733 ext. 204.

Jones Beach - Join Team HAFTR and thousands of others to raise money for the fight against breast cancer at the American Cancer Society's "Making Strides for Breast Cancer Walk," Sunday Oct. 18. Team HAFTR steps off at 9 a.m. from in front of the bandstand. Registration is free and t-shirts are available to all those who register. For information email mwallach@optonline.net. For more information and registration go to http://main.acsevents.org/goto/teamhaftr

Roslyn - The Nassau Region of Hadassah is holding its annual Myrtle Wreath Reception at Temple Sinai, 425 Roslyn Road, Roslyn Heights at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday October 20, 2009, honoring Toby Perlman, founder and director of the Perlman Music Program; Rochelle Shoretz, founder of Sharsheret breast cancer support group; and Toby Graff, consultant to USA Network and former deputy press secretary to Hillary Clinton. Couvert is $5.00 at the door. For more information call 516-766-2725.

Cedarhurst - The JCC of the Greater Five Towns in conjunction with the Hewlett-Lawrence Soccer League presents "Field of Dreams," a soccer program for Special Needs children. The program runs for 6 weeks on Sundays, beginning October 18, 2009, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., at the Franklin Early Childhood Center. The fee is $80.  Register online at www.sportssignup.com/lihlsc.start. For further information please call the JCC Program Coordinator Gayle Fremed at 516-569-6733 ext. 211.

Cedarhurst - The JCC of the Greater Five Towns will host "Dinner with Friends," for singles 55+, on Tuesday, October 20, 2009, beginning at 7:00 p.m.  Guest speaker is Irwin Pfeffer. For further information call 569-6733 ext. 209.  Pre-registration is required.

Cedarhurst - The JCC of the Greater Five Towns is offering two Yoga classes: Mondays, beginning October 19, 2009, at 8:00 p.m. and Tuesdays, beginning October 20, 2009, at 9:15 a.m. The fee is $156.00 for 12 classes. For further information or to register call Sheryl Wyszkowski at 516-569-6733 ext. 222.

New York City - The Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services will hold its 22nd annual conference on Bikur Cholim on Sunday, November 8th at the UJA Federation at 130 East 59th Street. The all day conference will include a keynote address by Rabbi Aaron Glatt M.D., workshops and presentations by Dr. David Pelcovitz and Rabbi Jay Schwartz. Registration is required - call 212-399-2685 ext. 212, email bikurcholimcc@jbfcs.org or online at www.bikurcholimcc.org. Cost $36.

Far Rockaway - Rabbi Eytan Feiner's Machshavah Shiur in Sifrei Maharal on Chumash and Mo'adim for men and women has resumed. Tuesday evenings from 8:15 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. at Congregation Kneseth Israel, 728 Empire Ave., Far Rockaway.  For more information call (718) 327-0500 or www.whiteshul.com.