On Board

City Council Next meeting Tuesday, August 17 at 8 p.m. at City Hall. Public works session from 6-7:30 p.m. before each meeting.
Zoning Board Next meeting Thurs., August 26 at 8 p.m. at City Hall.

This Weekend

Historical Women of Distinction, an exhibit showcasing some of New York's historic women, will be at the library from August 1 to August 7. The exhibit will honor suffragists to geneticists and labor organizers to entertainers, as well as State Senator Dean Skelos' 2004 Woman of Distinction, Kathy Ballesteros, an employee at Circulo de la Hispanidad.
Gospel Explosion The Third Annual Gospel Explosion, one of the liveliest celebrations of faith, friends and family in Kennedy Plaza on Sunday, August 8 from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Food, dance, poetry, vendors, and music that will make you clap your hands and stomp your feet. Call 603-8806 for more information.

Special Events

The 2004 Boardwalk Concert Series will continue on August 5 when John Inella and the New Yorkers hit Neptune Beach. Real Hotlanta will be at National Beach on August 7. Paddy Noonan will rock New York Beach on August 10. Tribute to Benny Goodman will roll in on Neptune Beach on August 12, and Turnpike Joe will perform on National Beach on August 14. All concerts start at 8 p.m.
Temple Emanu-El will be hosting a discussion group for Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" every Tuesday in August from 1-3 p.m.
17th Annual Antique and Classic Car Show will roll in to Kennedy Plaza on Sunday, A ugust 22 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.. Cars will line the parking malls and parade down to Riverside Boulevard at 11:00 a.m.
Continue your education take a class at the Long Beach Adult Learning Center at 75 East Walnut St. in Long Beach. The center offers classes in basic education, English as a second language, citizenship preparation, pronunciation and accent reduction, English at home and computer ed. The center offers both day and evening classes and is open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Monday to Wednesday in the evening from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more info call 897-2233.

At the Library

(111 W. Park Ave., 432-7200)
The Harriet Eisman Community School of Long Beach REACH will be hosting its annual Student/Faculty Art and Photography Show and Reception on Thursday, August 12 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the second floor art gallery. The show will remain on exhibit until August 29.
Dream, with teenaged singing sensation Michelle Moore on Saturday, August 14 at 2 p.m. Moore will sing classics like "Never, Never Land" and "On My Own."
Eileen Pollis, lyric soprano, will sing selections from opera, operetta and Broadway. Pollis will be joined by her sister, Patricia Ponte, also a soprano. On Saturday, August 7 at 2 p.m.
Write your memoirs Everyone has memorable incidents and stories to tell. Join Barbara Novack on Tuesday, August 10 at 1:30 p.m. to learn how to make your life jump off the pages.

Health

Safe Sitter Program, offered by LBMC, takes place on Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It is a one-day seminar for youths age 11 to 13, designed to teach the basics of childcare and safety. Fee is $25 per student. For information, call LBMCHealthStyles Program at 897-1090. Class size is limited.
Nightwatch The Nightwatch Hotline in Long Beach offers crisis counseling and referral to callers from all over the area, free of charge. Hotline hours are Sunday-Thursday from 6-11 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Call 889-2332.
Diabetes Club meets the third Monday each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Goldstein Auditorium at LBMC. Topics include nutritional management, medications, eye and foot care, exercise and more.
Nar-Anon is for anyone who has known a feeling of desperation concerning the drug addiction problem of someone near to them. Meetings every Thursday at 7:45 p.m. at the Island Park United Methodist Church, 364 Long Beach Road., Island Park, across from the Post Office.
Anxiety and Depression screenings are offered for free at LBMC's Counseling Center. Wednesdays from 2 to 3 p.m. Includes an interview with a mental health professional. Pre-registration not required. Call 897-1270.
Bereavement Support On Thursdays from 2:30 to 3:30 P.M. in Conference Room C at Long Beach Medical Center. The Medical Center's Counseling Center will offer a weekly bereavement support group for individuals dealing with the death of a family member or loved one. This free support group will be led by a mental health professional. For information, call 897-1270.

Senior Spotlight

Beginners meditation is held on Wednesdays, 2-3 p.m. at the Long Beach Senior/Community Center with Lisa Wisel. Wisel also conducts Dance/Movement Therapy on Wednesdays and Fridays 1-2 p.m. Call 431-3510 for more info.
P.A.C.E. Members of the Barry and Florence Friedberg JCC, 310 National Blvd., Long Beach enjoy the benefits of music and dance through our P.A.C.E program. People with Arthritis Can Dance, helps those with arthritis enjoy movement and helps to alleviate some of the stiffness that comes with arthritis. Lisa Wisel, MS, ADTR, CLM, a registered Dance/Movement therapist, leads the class. It meets every Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Fitness for older adults is every Friday at 9:05 a.m. at the Long Beach Public Library. Magda Rosenberg, exercise physiologist, conducts a series of physical fitness routines. Please check with your doctor before participating in this or any exercise program.

Volunteer!

Food & Friendship Inn Soup Kitchen. Volunteers and donations are needed. Call Julie O'Neill at 889-7064.
The Long Beach Animal Shelter welcomes volunteers for socializing with abandoned pets. Dog-walkers are welcome. Additionally there are dozens of cats and dogs who are eager to brighten your home and your life. The shelter is open for extended adoption hours from 5 to 7:30 p.m., in addition to regular 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. hours. The shelter is located at 770 Park Place in Long Beach.
JASA's Friendly Visitors program is seeking volunteers. If you are interested in sharing time with a senior citizen in his or her home, call Jolene Boden at 432-0570.
9/11 Help Project Liberty, a free, confidential program providing support, education and referral to anyone having difficulty coping with the events of Sept. 11 is available at the Long BeachMedical Center. For individual or group appointments, call 897-2295.
Volunteer for C.U.R.B. Volunteers are needed by Citizens United to Remove Barriers to help construct ramps for the disabled. Call 889-6579 for info.
Fitness for Older Adults takes place every Friday at the 9:05 a.m. at the library. Magda Rosenberg, exercise physiologist, conducts a series of physical fitness routines for muscle strength, flexibility, balance, coordination and aerobic capacity.
We want you! If you have served in the Armed Forces of the United States, we want you to join the AMVETS Post 100, located in Long Beach. It's veterans helping veterans. Call Commander David Goodman at 431-9822, or Membership Chairman Omar Karom at 889-7516.
There's no place like home... especially when you don't have one. Visit hopeful kitties at www.lbhs1.petfinder.com or call the Long Beach Humane Society at 889-PETS(7387). Serving our friends and neighbors in Long Beach and surrounding areas.