On the board

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

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

Island Park Board of Education meeting at Lincoln Orens Middle School, Trafalgar Boulevard.

Monday, June 25, 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.

Monday, June 26, 7:15 p.m.

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

Thursday, June 21, 8:00 p.m.

Arts & entertainment

Side by Side by Sondheim is a musical revue celebrating the work of Stephen Sondheim at Village Green, Maple Avenue, Rockville Centre. Free admission. Call (516) 678-9338 for information.

Thursday, June 21, 7:30 p.m.

Guys & Dolls Classic Broadway musical at the Vanderbilt, Round Swamp Road, Plainview. $39.50 per person. For information, call 599-6870. $39.50 per person.

Wednesday, June 27, noon lunch, 2 p.m. show

Queens Symphony Orchestra performs Oceanside symphonic composer Paul Joseph's "Cry of a Butterfly" and "First Tears of Spring," at the George Seuffert Sr. Bandshell in Forest Park, Woodhaven. Free and open to the public. For directions, call (516) 379-8207.

Sunday, July 1, 4 p.m.

LibraryNews

Oceanside Library

Davidson Avenue

(516) 766-2360

Self-editing writers workshop is a program at the library. Learn to improve your writing through a critical review of structure and content.

Tuesday, June 26, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

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 p.m. 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.

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.

Pajama storytime for children ages 3 to 6.

Wednesday, June 27, 1 p.m.

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

Italian Night Festival The Monsignor Walsh Saint Raymond Council #7220 Knights of Columbus in East Rockaway is having an Italian Night Festival in the cafeteria of Saint Raymond Church at 263 Atlantic Avenue, East Rockaway, NY.This years honored guest is Councilman Anthony Santino.Hot buffet dinner, entertainment,and dancing.Tickets are $27 per person. For reservations call Ticket Chairman Al Compagnoni at (516) 599-2917 or Tom Donza at (516) 593-2521. Or contact us by E-mail at KofC7220@aol.com.

Saturday, June 23 from 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Community Cleanup Day Join the staff at Oceanside Sports Chiropractic, 2850 Woods Avenue, to comb the sidewalks on Long Beach Road in Oceanside for litter and debris. Free refreshments and mini-massages follow this community event. To volunteer, or for more information, call 255-0272.

Saturday, June 23, 9 a.m. to 11 a.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.

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.

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.

noon, June 7

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

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, June 25 and July 2, 9, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Mind/body workshop for singles 55+. This workshop teaches participants how the mind and body work together. $2 members and $3 for guests. Refreshments are served.

Monday, June 25, 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.

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.