On the board

School board meeting for Oceanside at Merle Avenue facility's cafeteria, Budget workshop and school report card.
Monday, March,26 8 p.m.
School board meeting for Island Park at Lincoln Orens Middle School.
Monday, March 26, 8 p.m.

Arts & entertainment

'No No Nanette' to be performed by Oceanside High School students. Tickets $7. For information, call (516) 678-7526.
March 23 & 24, 8 p.m.
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, Feb-March 31
Belmont Stakes Fair at Belmont Park in Elmont on Hempstead turnpike during the weekend. Over 100 amusement rides and attractions. Admission is $5. For information call (516) 293-4242 ext. 12 or visit belmontfair.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

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

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

Special Events

St. Patrick's Parade in Rockville Centre travels Long Beach Road and Maple Avenue.
Saturday, March 24, 7:45 a.m.
Mitzvah Day at Temple Avodah, 3050 Oceanside Road, Oceanside. 30 activities to help the less fortunate to participate in. For additional info, call Elliot Taub 678-2768.
Sunday, March 25
Homemade soup and sandwich sale at the First United Methodist Church of Oceanside, Atlantic Avenue and Davison Street. For additional information call Lena Combs, (516) 766-3778.
Sunday, March 25, 11:30
All-you-can-eat buffet luncheon at First Union Methodist Church, Atlantic Avenue and Davison Street. Six dollars per person. Call (516) 766-3778.
Tuesday, March 27, 11:30 a.m.
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.
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 @ 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

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