On the board

Special school board meeting for Oceanside at Merle Avenue facility's cafeteria. Budget workshop.

Monday, April 2, 8 p.m.

Special school board meeting for Island Park at Lincoln Orens Middle School, Audubon Boulevard.

Monday, April 2, 7:30 p.m.

Arts & entertainment

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Art exhibit at The-R-Tus Gallery, 2808 Long Beach Road, Oceanside, will feature Love's in Need of Love, a new work by Carlos Thertus.

Ongoing, ends March 31

"Pops" orchestra to perform at Oceanside High School, 3160 Skillman Ave. No tickets necessary. Free. Call (631) 751-5425 for info.

Sunday, April 1, 2 p.m.

Belmont Stakes Fair at Belmont Park in Elmont on Hempstead Turnpike. Over 100 amusement rides and attractions. Admission is $5. For information call (516) 293-4242 ext. 12 or visit belmont fair.com. The fair is handicap accessible. Opens at 5 p.m. on Fridays and noon Saturdays, Sundays.

April 13 through May 6

Oceanside Chorale is looking for new members. Rehearsals are held at Merle Avenue School, corner Merle Avenue and Oceanside Road.

Ongoing

Special Events

Bargain sale sponsored by St. Anthony's Parish outreach, 110 Anchor Avenue, Oceanside, (516) 764-0048. All the proceeds will go to aid parish outreach.

Thursday, March 29, 10:30-1 p.m.

Unity Sabbath at Temple Avodah, 3050 Oceanside Road. A kosher dinner will follow a discussion led by rabbis from orthodox, conservative and reformed temples. Also a traditional candle-lighting ceremony will take place.

Friday, March 30, 6 p.m.

Bagels & Bingo social at Bagel Boss, 405 Merrick Road, Oceanside held by Bat Yam of Oceanside Hadassah. Admission is $18. R.S.V.P. to Sylvia at (516) 536-7825 by April 12.

Wednesday, April 18, 8 p.m.

Volunteers needed South Shore Y/JCC is looking for dedicated individuals. 15 Neil Court, Oceanside. For more information, call (516) 766 4341, ext. 130.

Ongoing

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

Overeaters Anonymous meeting will be held South Nassau Community Hospital in Oceanside. For more info, call (631) 924-0440.

10 a.m., Saturdays

Volunteers needed South Shore Y/JCC is looking for dedicated individuals. 15 Neil Court, Oceanside. For more information, call (516) 766 4341, ext. 130.

Ongoing

Singers needed...The Oceanside Chorale is recruiting all voices of men and women. Rehearsals at Merle Avenue School, Merle Ave. and Oceanside Rd.,Oceanside.

8 p.m., Wednesdays

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

Foster homes needed. St. Christopher-Ottilie is searching for families who can provide loving, stable environments for children. To become a foster parent call (516) 764-4499.

Ongoing

Island Senior Symphony, an Island-wide orchestra, is seeking musicians for all sections, especially string players. Rehearsals are held Thursday mornings from 9:30 A.M. to noon. For information, call (516) 665-3382.

Ongoing

LibraryNews

Oceanside Library

Davidson Avenue

(516) 766-2360

Concert: Soprano Cynthia Reynolds & tenor Richard Slade perform arias & popular songs.

Sunday April 1, 2 p.m.

N.Y. Story discussion with literary commentator Gene Cohen about Tom Wolfe's novel "The Bonfire of the Vanities."

Wednesday, April 3, 1 p.m.

Film archivist William Shelley shows clips of "Roman Holiday," "An American in Paris, "Manhattan and more.

Tuesday, April 4, 1 p.m.

Florence and the Renaissance. Professor Sharyn Finnegan presents slide talk on cultures of high art, showing works by Massaccio, Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo and others.

Thursday, April 5, 1 p.m.

Exhibition of watercolors and porcelains by Pat Stippell.

April

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. Call 766-2360 for further details.

Island Park Library

99 Radcliffe Road

(516) 432-0122

Tax aides from the AARP will be available by appointments only. Bring last year's return, forms 1099, W-2 forms, Social Security yellow slips and any other pertinent information.

10a.m.-2p.m., Tuedays

English as a second

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

1:30-3:30 p.m,Saturdays

Spotlight on Seniors

Sandel Senior Center

50 South Park Avenue

Rockville Centre

Tax assistance will be provided by AARP volunteers by appointment only. To set up an appointment, call (516) 678-9245.

Thursdays,9a.m.-1p.m. through April



Party bridge.The Senior Center opens its doors each Monday for exciting games of bridge. No partner is required. Meet fellow bridge players and have a great time.

7:30 p.m., Mondays

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

1 p.m., Thursdays

Beginner bridge lessons are offered weekly.

10 a.m. -Noon, Mondays,

Golf instruction is given weekly. Learn how to better your golf swing, putting, chipping and pitching.

9-11 a.m. Tuesdays & Thursdays

At the South Shore Y/JCC

15 Neil Court

(516) 766-4341

Bereavement support group available to widows and widowers for eight weeks. The cost to JCC members is $80 and for guests $135. Paid pre-registration is due March 22. For more info call Pamela Price-Lerner, (516) 766-4341 ext. 108

Thursday, March 29, 3-4:15 p.m.

Ballet performance by the Manhattan-based Anglo-American Ballet Company. Dancers will perform excerpts from "Sleeping Beauty" , "Copelia" and "The Nutcracker" in full costume while offering explanations. Q & A session to be held. Cost is $10 in advance and $11 at the door. Call ext. 114.

Sunday, April 22, 2 p.m.

At the Hospital

Mercy Medical Center

1000 N. Village Avenue

Tough love meetings to be held in the Employee Cafeteria. For parents of hard-to-handle children ages eight to adult. Call (516) 767-1994 for day and time.

Ongoing

religious events

The Parish of St. Anthony There will be a Catechist Lenten Mass & Potluck Supper at the church, located at 110 Anchor Avenue, Oceanside. Rectory/Parish Office: (516)764-0048 or 764-0665.

April 31, 4 p.m.