On the board

Budget meeting by the School Board to finalize proposed 2001/02 budget will be held in Room 112 of the South Side High School. Final recommendations to be made.
Tuesday, March 20, 8:30 p.m.

Arts, Music & Theater

'Once on this Island' will be performed by students at South Side High School under the direction of Jennifer Monsour-Prendergast.
March 29, 30 & 31, 7:30 p.m.
'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.
Kaleidoscope Concert for Kids.The Maxx Foundation is hosting a pair of concerts for children at Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave. One of the first of its kind, the show is geared specifically toward developmentally disabled children. The show will be conducted by Long Island Philharmonic's Francis Roberts.
Saturday, March 31, 12 p.m. and 1:15 p.m.

Community events

Cafe night for students in grades 6-8 at the South Shore Y/JCC, 15 Neil Court,Oceanside will feature swimming, hanging out in the teen lounge and basketball.
Saturday, March 17, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Grand Marshal's Reception for the Rockville St. Patrick's Parade to be held at Rockville Links Country Club, Long Beach Road.
Friday, March 23, 8 p.m.
St. Patrick's Parade in Rockville Centre travels Long Beach Road and Maple Avenue for fifth year
Saturday, March 24, Noon
Commemorative Mass to be held at St. Agnes Cathedral, Quealy Place,as part of the Rockville Centre St. Patrick's Parade festivities.
Saturday, March 24, 7:45 a.m.
Gaelic Fest at Sacred Heart Academy, 47 Cathedral Avenue, Hempstead, will raise funds to make the school handicapped accessible. $25 donation.
Sunday, March 25, 3 p.m.
Model railroading Spring convention to be held at the United Methodist Church, 881 Merrick Road, Baldwin. It will feature operating model railroads, modeling clinics, model and photo contest, white elephant tables and door prizes.
April 21, 10 a.m.-5p.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.
Ongoing, Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m.
Overeaters Anonymous meeting will be held South Nassau Community Hospital in Oceanside. For more info, call (631) 924-0440.
Ongoing, Saturdays, 10 a.m.

Spotlight on Seniors

Sandel Senior Center
50 South Park Avenue
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 9
AARP Defensive Driving classes to be held. Advance registration is required. Call (516) 678-9350.
Thursdays, March 15 & 22, 6-10 p.m.
St. Patrick's Day Celebration will feature Jane Murphy and a program of Irish poems and ballads that capture the spirit of the Emerald Isle and its people.
Friday, March 16, 1 p.m.
Sing a long by Brenda Dye mixes sing-a-long and music appreciation.
Thursdays, 1:30 p.m.
Aerobics and weight training class called Club Michelle to be sponsored by the Town of Hempstead. No Fee.
Thursdays, 1 p.m..
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.
Mondays, 7:30 p.m.
Beginner bridge lessons are offered weekly.
Mondays, 10 a.m. -Noon
Golf instruction is given weekly. Learn how to better your golf swing, putting, chipping and pitching.
Tuesdays & Thursdays 9-11 a.m.
Blood pressure screening by Full Care Nursing Agency.
Mondays, 11 a.m.-noon

At the Libraries

RVC Public Library
221 N. Village Avenue
Irish American trio, Avoca, to celebrate St. Patrick's Day through acoustic sound with music of Celtic tradition.
Sunday, March 18, 2 p.m.
Crafts fun. Kids make African masks, suitable for hanging.
Saturday, March 24, 1 p.m.
Book discussions led by Dr. Richard Bodtke have temporarily been suspended until further notice due to illness.
Saturday surprises is a family program for all ages.
Saturdays, 3 p.m.
Dutch art will be discussed by art historian Carol Dubs.
Tuesday, March 27, 1 p.m.
Oceanside Library
30 Davison Avenue
Tax assistance for senior citizens provided by the Town of Hempstead Department of Senior Enrichment. Free. Bring last year's return, property tax bills, W2P, W2 and 1099 forms.
Beginning Feb. 9, Wednesdays, 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Irish Novel literature discussion and book review of "Reading in the Dark," a Northern Ireland boy's experiences in a violent land.
Tuesday, March 13, 1 p.m.
Current issues program led by commentator Barbara Krupit to cover local events, international developments and much more.
Wednesday, March 21, 1:30 p.m.

At the Rec Center

111 North Oceanside Road
(516) 678-9338/9339
Square dance lessons are ongoing at the Rec Center.First lesson free. Fee $5.
Wednesdays, 8:30-10 p.m.
Middle school dance for seventh and eighth graders. Participants must live in Rockville Centre or attend school in Rockville Centre. Proof of residency or school membership is needed.
Friday, March 23, 7:30-10 p.m.
Crafts fair and flea market to feature an assortment of homemade goodies, antiques and new and used merchandise.
Sunday, March 25, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Daffodil Days an annual event for the American Cancer Society to support its programs. Donation is $7 per bunch of flowers.
March 28 & 29

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.