On the board

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

Thursday, November 15, 8:00 p.m.

Oceanside Board of Ed meeting at School #4. Call 678-1215 to confirm.

Monday, November 19, 8:00 p.m.

Island Park Board of Ed meeting at Lincoln Orens Middle School, Trafalgar Boulevard. 431-4740.

Monday, November 26, 8:00 p.m.

Oceanside Library board meeting at 30 Davison Avenue.

Tuesday,November 28, 7:15 p.m.

Special Events

Judaic book fair at Temple Avodah, 3050 Oceanside Road.

Tuesday to Thursday, Monday, November 15 - 19, 4 to 7:30 p.m

Blood drive is being sponsored by the East Rockaway Republican Club at the St. Raymond's School cafeteria, Atlantic and Grant Avenues, East Rockaway.

Sunday, November 18,

9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Soup/sandwich sale at First United Methodist Church of Oceanside, Atlantic Avenue and Davison Street. Soup, sandwiches and coffee sold at $4 per person. Soup to take home is $2 a pint and $4 a quart as long as it lasts. Call (516) 766-3778.

Sunday, November 18, 11:30 a.m.

Buffet lunch at the First United Methodist Church of Oceanside, at Atlantic Avenue and Davison Street. Everything is homemade, including desserts. $6 per person. Call (516) 766-3778 for information.

Tuesday, November 27, 11:30 a.m.

Christmas fair at the First United Methodist Church, Atlantic Avenue and Davison Street. Call (516) 766-3778 or (516) 678-5618.

Saturday, December 1,

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Granny's attic sale at Temple Avodah, 3050 Oceanside Road. There will be a large selection of items. Call (516) 766-6809.

Sunday, December 2,

9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Sisterhood at Oceanside Jewish Center, 2860 Brower Avenue, presents Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy. The topic will be "Report from Washington D.C." Call (516) 536-6112.

Monday, December 3, 8 p.m.

Let there be peace on Earth with the Oceanside Chorale at Boardman Middle School, Alice and Beatrice Avenues. Call (516) 764-2787 or (516) 223-6120. $5 per person. Children under 12 are free.

Sunday, December 9, 3 p.m.

Oceanside Chorale performs Broadway show tunes, opera, classical, popular, sacred music, jazz and swing at Merle Avenue School, Merle Avenue and Oceanside Road. Call (516) 764-2787 or (516) 223-6120.

Wednesdays, 8 p.m.

NCC Alumni from 1959 to 1965 are being looked for by the Nassau Community College Alumni Association for a gala reunion celebration. Call or e-mail with information about your current name and address at 572-7484 or keahond@ncc.edu.

Vendors needed Oceanside Jewish Center needs vendors for holiday boutique on Sunday, December 9. Call (516) 766-6984.

20th class reunion of Franklin K. Lane class of 1982 at the Long Island Marriot, April 6, 2002. For more information, contact Margaret Delahanty-Bey at the following: e-mail: Margbey@aol.com or (516) 771-4535.

Women's Group to meet in the Lynbrook office of the Peninsula Counseling Center on Sunrise Highway. For more info, call Betty Serepica at 599-1181.

7:30 p.m., Wednesdays

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 Star Diner, 2756 Long Beach Road. For more information or to join the chamber call 763-9177.

12:45 p.m., Thursdays

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

Winds of Change II is a bereavement program which takes place at the Lido/Point Lookout Firehouse on Lido Boulevard, Lido Beach. Meetings are free of charge. Call (516) 897-8700.

First Monday o f the month, 7 p.m.

New horizons program for adults and out-of-school youth take place at St. Anthony's Church, 110 Anchor Avenue, Oceanside during the days. In the evenings, classes are at School #6, third floor, Room 323, Castleton Court, Oceanside. Fall program begins Monday, September 10. For information, call 678-7577 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. After 2 p.m. call 678-7595.

Days: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Evenings: Monday through Wednesday,

7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

LibraryNews

Oceanside Library

Davidson Avenue

(516) 766-2360

Ongoing career counseling Individual consultations with career counselor Judith Albert are available at the library. Ms. Albert provides strategies for approaching the current job market and offers assistance with resume writing, interview techniques, salary negotiations and more.

Island Park Library

99 Radcliffe Road

(516) 432-0122

English as a second language. Open to those over 18 years wishing to improve their English language skills. Bring notebook and pen. Free.

Fridays, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Read-to-me odyssey Pre-K to Grade 2. Each child must read or be read a minimum of 12 books.

Calling in children in grades 1-4. Maintain new language skills with fun and games by joining the ESL Literary Club.

Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to noon

At SouthShore Y/JCC

15 Neil Court

(516) 766-4341

Evening Endeavors Monday Night Coffee House for singles 55+ . The topic will be "Our Relationships." $3 for members, $5 for non-members. Coffee and cake will be served.

Monday, November 19, 7:30 p.m.

Festival of Lights is a Chanukah celebrations. There will be interactive games, craft workshops, sports events, pool activities, food and a Menorah lighting. Free admission.

Sunday, December 9,

11 a.m. to 2 p.m

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Speed dating Come take part in the hottest craze sweeping the singles scene. Available for singles ages 25 to 35 and 30 to 40. $25 members, $30 guests. For dates of programs or to register, log onto www.speeddating.org.

Duplicate bridge For beginners and advanced. Coffee, bagels and bridge with Carol. Members: $5. Non-members: $6.

Fridays, 9:30 a.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.

Aerobics and weight training class called Club Michelle to be sponsored by the Town of Hempstead. No Fee.

1 p.m., Thursdays

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 9:30 p.m.