On the board

Island Park Village Trustees meeting at Village Hall, 127 Long Beach Road. For information call (516) 431-0600.

Thursday, December 18, 8:00 p.m.

Oceanside School Board will hold it's monthly meeting at School 8, 3252 Fulton Avenue.

Monday, December 22, 7:30 p.m.

Special Events

GIFT SHOP St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 50 Anchor Avenue in Oceanside, will hold a holiday gift shop every Thursday until December 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The church has many new gift items, arts and crafts, decorations, toys, games, and much more. Five rooms will be open with selections. For information, call 536-8602. Thursdays till Dec. 18 10am - 2pm

Mookie Wilson will be in town this weekend. Seaton Galleries will sponsor the autograph signing at the Island Vendor's Market located on 3965 Long Beach Road, in Island Park. For advanced tickets call 670-8136. Sunday, Dec. 7, noon - 2PM

The Oceanside Chorale presents a delightful evening of family entertainment. They will present "Holiday Dreams" at the Oceanside Middle School on Alice and Beatrice Avenues. For more information call 223-6120.Saturday, December 6, 8:00pm

The Oceanside Jewish Center will hold a Chanukah Cantorial Concert, featuring eight cantors. The concertn will be held at the center located on 2860 Brower Avenue. For further informationor for tickets call 536-6112. Tuesday, December 16, 7:00pm

Chapter One Books welcomes Melanie Falick author of "Kids Knitting" for a book signing and knitting projects demonstrated for Grandmas, moms, and kids of all ages. Chapter One, 3185 Long Beach Rd. Saturday, December 13, 11am

Free WTC Counceling offered by South Nassau Communities Hospital. All programs for children, family members, and rescue workers are offered at 310 Merrick Road, in Rockville Centre. For more information or to register for the programs call the center at (516) 678-2700.

St. Anthony's rock mass Attention teens and young adults. Looking for a Mass that you can call your own? Come to St. Anthony's, 110 Anchor Avenue. Call (516) 764-0048 or (516) 764-0665.

Sundays, 6:30 p.m.

Kiwanis Club of Island Park meets at LaRioja Restaurant, 4409 Austin Blvd., Island Park.

6:30 p.m., Mondays

Kiwanis Club of Oceanside meets at the Alias Smith and Jones Restaurant, 2862 Woods Avenue, Oceanside.

7 p.m., Tuesdays

Oceanside Chamber of Commerce at the Astoria Federal Savings Bank, in the Sands Shopping Center on Long Beach Road. For more information or to join the chamber call 763-9177.

12:45 p.m., Thursdays

The Island Senior Symphony is seeking string players. A bassoonist is also needed, as well as wind and brass musicians willing to substitute at rehearsals. Musicians need not be senior citizens to join the orchestra. Call (631) 281-6243 or (516) 764-4116.

Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to noon

Island Park Chamber of Commerce at Lambrous, 4073 Austin Blvd, Island Park. $12 to eat. For more information or to join the chamber call 897-8477.

First Thursday of every month

Oceanside V.F.W.'s regular monthly meeting at 407 Weidner Avenue. (516) 766-9373.

First Wednesday of every month

Ladies Auxiliary meeting at 407 Weidner Avenue. (516) 766-9373.

Second Wednesday of every month

Barry & Florence Friedberg JCC

15 Neil Court

(516) 766-4341

Sophisticated singles for ages 35-55, A roundtable Rap, led by Irwin Pfeffer, who is a motivational speaker and has facilitated singles groups at JCCs and temples across Long Island. For more information contact Marcy Hallerman, 766-4341 ext. 133. There is an $8 fee.

Mondays, 7:30 - 9:30pm

The Fitness Center is now open at 6 a.m. You can go through your cardio and strength training routine, shower and still make your train! Ezra Center Do you have a special needs child who needs to build their social skills? Come to the Ezra Center at JCC. Activities include art, sports, cooking and special events. The cost is $200. 8 sessions. Sundays twice a month: ages 5 to8,10 to 11:30 p.m. Ages 9 to 12, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Prime club meets at Congregation Beth Israel, 141 Hilton Avenue, Hempstead. Morning current event discussion followed by an afternoon speaker or entertainment.

Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Evening Endeavors Monday Night Coffee House for singles 55+ now offers entertainment, speakers, discussion groups and more. Coffee and cake served. $3 for members, $5 for guests.

Mondays, 7:30 to 9:30p.m.

LibraryNews

Oceanside Library

Davidson Avenue

(516) 766-2360

Literary Series will begin next month. The Oceanside library has received a grant from the New York Council of Humanities for its literary series. "The American Novel: From the Heartland," will be participating in the 2002 October Humanities Month celebration, sponsored by the Council. The series looks at our vast Midwest as seen by renowned novelists from that region. Tuesdays, Oct. 8,15, and 22

Quartet to perform at the library. Come see the Dennis Bram Quartet, which plays very cool sounds of jazz. Tickets are available at the Information Desk for Oceanside School District residents. Bram has performed at the Tavern on the Green, Condon's, Birdland,the Brooklyn Academy of Music, and the Waldorf Astoria. Sunday, Sept. 22, 2 p.m.