On the board

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.

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.

Special Events

Thrift sale will be sponsored by St. Anthony's Parish, Anchor Avenue.

Thursday, October 25,

10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Buffet luncheon is being held by the First United Methodist Church of Oceanside, Atlantic Avenue and Davison Street. $6 per person.

Tuesday, October 30, 11:30 a.m.

Annual dinner dance will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall, sponsored by Oceanside Community Service along with other co-sponsors. $30 per person. With music, dancing, prizes, hors d'oeuvres, a sit-down dinner and a cash bar.

Friday, October 26, 7 p.m.

Gala dinner and fashion show is being presented by the Sisterhood of Temple Avodah of Oceanside, 3050 Oceanside Road. Featuring fashions by Jessica McClintock, Temptations for Her and Morton Fur Designs. For reservation information, call (516) 764-8202 in the evenings.

Tuesday, November 6, 6:30 p.m.

Great Long Island Swim Awards Dinner will be at Huntington Town House. Please R.S.V.P. Contact Mel at (516) 933-4700 ext 197.

Friday, November 9, 7 p.m. to midnight.

Homemade/sandwich sale at First United Methodist Church of Oceanside, Atlantic Avenue and Davison Street. Soup, sandwich and coffee will be 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.

Special fund raiser to Oceanside's veterans at Oceanside VFW, 407 Weidner Avenue. $25 donation. Call (516) 766-9373 or (516) 678-2357. Live music, open bar and complete dinner.

Saturday, November 10,

8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.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

Garage Sale Gold Eddie Costello, lecturer, appraiser and author of "Trash or Treasure" and "The Black Art of Antique Faking" will discuss the modern day gold rush that has thousands of weekend prospectors digging through neighborhood garages for collectible treasures and antiques. Tickets $8 in advance, $9 at the door.

Thursday, October 25, 7:30 p.m.

O Brother Where Art Thou Set in Depression-era Mississippi. George Clooney, John Turturro and Tim Blake star as escaped convicts.

Monday, October 29,

1:30 and 7 p.m.

Introduction to feng shui Certified consultant Nadine Gross discusses the Chinese philosophy of achieving personal harmony and energy in balance with nature/environment.

Tuesday, October 30, 1 p.m.

Space age cosmic breakthroughs Astronomy teacher Larry Gerstman presents an illustrated talk on expanding universe theory, the Mars Odyssey mission, improved telescopes, etc.

Tuesday, October 30, 7:30 p.m.

Exhibition Paintings by Michael Apice will be shown during October.

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

Planning committee meeting for singles 35 to 55. Come help plan the events the JCC offers to singles like yourself.

Thursday, October 25, 7:30 p.m.

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.