On the board

Oceanside Board of Ed meeting at Merle Avenue facility's board room.

Monday, July 2 , 8:00 p.m.

Island Park Library board of trustees meeting at Francis X. Hegarty Elementary School, at Warwick and Radcliffe Roads.

Monday, July 12 , 7:30 p.m.

Oceanside Library board of trustees meeting at Davidson Avenue. For information call (516) 766-2360.

Tuesday, July 31, 7:15 p.m.

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

Thursday, July 19, 8:00 p.m.

LibraryNews

Oceanside Library

Davidson Avenue

(516) 766-2360

Leisure reading always increases in the summertime. To accommodate its patrons, the library is providing an extended loan policy. Older fiction may be borrowed beginning Monday, June 25 and will not be due back until Friday, September 7.

Best in Show, a comedy about dog-show entrants and their prize pets, starring and directed by Christopher Guest.

Monday, July 9, 1:30 and 7 p.m.

Meet the author Barbara Rogan discusses her intriguing novel "Suspicion," the latest of her six works.

Tuesday, July 10, 10:30 a.m.

Good for a laugh Comedienne/actress Jackie G. performs her hilarious standup routine.

Wednesday, July 11, 10:30 a.m.

Morning book discussion Literary commentator Gene Cohen leads a review of Jon Krakauer's bestseller "Into Thin Air."

Tuesday, July 17, 10 a.m.

Artwork of Marisa Berman at the library during July and August, on view in the lower level Art Gallery.

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

Prizes for the Summer Reading Clubs are in the glass showcase throughout June.

Summer Reading Club registration begins on June 18.

Reading club prizes will be on display throughout the month of June.

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.

Special Events

Storytime at Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Road, off Jericho Turnpike. Volunteers read a story to the children and then lead them in an activity that relates to the story's theme. $30 materials fee is charged per family. Call 333-0048.

Wednesdays, June 20 to August 15, noon

Parish outreach thrift sale at St. Anthony's Church, 110 Anchor Avenue. $1 bag sale.

Thursday, June 28, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Vacation Bible School at Windsor Avenue Bible Church is starting. This year's theme is SonCreek Junction, a week of adventure in a western gold-mining town. For information, call 766-2699.

Monday, June 25, to Friday, June 29, 9:30 a.m. till 12:30 p.m.

Daylily daze Master gardener Dan Mahony tours the daylily garden at Old Westbury Gardens, and discusses the development of modern hybrid daylilies and the best cultivars for Long Island. 71 Old Westbury Road, off Jericho Turnpike. For information call 333-0048.

Sunday, July 8, 2 p.m.

Open air vendor's fair at Presbyterian Church at the corner of Oceanside Road and Foxhurst Road in Oceanside. The fair features new merchandise, craft items, face painting, food and activities for children. Vendors interested in more information should call (516) 766-7257 or (516) 431-9038. Vendor spaces are available at $30 a space.

Saturday, July 14, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Car wash at United Methodist Church, 346 Long Beach Road.

Saturday, July 14, 10 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Defensive driving course at Temple Avodah, 3050 Oceanside Road. Free refreshments. $40 per driver. Limited enrollment. Register by calling (516) 766-6809.

Thursday, July 19, 7:30 p.m.

Island Park street fair on Long Beach Road, from the post office to Sagamore Road Street parking lot at Sacred Heart RCC parish hall. For vendor information, call Mary-Anna at (516) 432-4357 or, the Church at (516) 431-1983.

Saturday, July 21, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Blood drive in honor of Scott Viglietta at Island Park and Methodist Church, 364 Long Beach.

Tuesday, Aug 14, 3:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Free Sons of Israel are having their monthly meeting at Temple Avodah Annex, 3050 Oceanside Rd., for men and women who are 40+ and single. Admission is $8. For information call (516) 593-1480.

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

Island Park Beach Reunion For teenagers during the 50's and 60's, who spent time at the Island Park Beach, a reunion is being held. If interested call Eleanor Sicari at (516) 432-6373, Terry Brennan at (212) 539-1556, Ginny Beedenbender at (516) 536-5332, or Dee Ainslie at (516) 536-4606.

Saturday, August 11

Arts & entertainment

Guys & Dolls Classic Broadway musical accompanied by full orchestra. There are two shows. The first will be at Hecksher Park, Main Street, Huntington, free. For information, call (631) 271-8423. The second will be at Old Westbury Gardens, Old Westbury Road, for $15. For information, call (516) 333-0048.

Saturday, June 30, 8:30 p.m.

Friday, July 6, 8 p.m.

Sleeping Beauty There will be three shows. The first will be at Bethpage Community Park, Stewart Avenue, Bethpage. For information, call (516) 931-9282. The second will be at Plainview-Old Bethpage Community Park, Washington Avenue, Plainview. For information, call (516) 733-8400.And the third will be at Syosset-Woodbury Community Park, Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury. For information, call (516) 677-5992. All three shows are free.

Monday, July 9, 10:30 a.m.

Monday, July 9, 1:30 p.m.

Tuesday, July 10, 10:30 a.m.

Pocket symphony The Queens Symphony Orchestra performs the popular Oceanside composer Paul Joseph's "Cry of a Butterfly" and "First Tears of Spring," along with a program of classics, at the George Seuffert Sr. Bandshell in Forest Park, Woodhaven. Free admission. For directions call (516) 379-8207.

Sunday, July 1, 4 p.m.

Greek festival & bazaar Games, fun, food, prizes, and music at Panaghia Church, between Newport and Marina Road, Island Park.

August 16, 17,18, 19

At SouthShore Y/JCC

15 Neil Court

(516) 766-4341

Dating 101, a six-week workshop for singles ages 35-55. JCC members pay $5 and guests pay $8 a week. Refreshments will be served. To reserve your spot, please call Marcy Bayowitz or Randi Waxman at the center.

Mondays, July 2, 9, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Single parent support group This 10-week group is for those who are raising their children. JCC members pay $100, guests pay $150. Paid pre-registration is due by July 2.

Tuesdays, July 10, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

"The Road to New York From Eastern Europe" is an award-winning video playing at the center. Following the short film, Charles Fine, tour guide for the 92nd Street Y and expert on Manhattan's Lower East Side, discusses Eastern Europe Jewish Immigration to New York City before and after Ellis Island was built. Price is $8. Light refreshments included.

Sunday, July 15, 2 p.m.

Jews & the Civil War Join Bud Livingston for a fascinating journey back to the Civil War and learn strange facts about the Jewish influence during this period in history. Price is $8. Light refreshments included.

Thursday, July 19, 7:30 p.m.

Widow/er bereavement group for those who have lost their spouse within the last year. JCC members: $100. Guests: $150. Paid pre-registration is due by July 19.

Thursdays, beginning July 26, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.