On the board

School board meeting for Oceanside at Merle Avenue facility

Monday, March 19, 8 p.m.

School board meeting for Island Park at Lincoln Orens Middle School.

Monday, March 26, 8 p.m.

Arts & entertainment

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

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

Ongoing

Special Events

Goods and services auction planned by Temple B'nai Sholom. Gala Auction and cocktail party will be held in the Temple B'nai grand ballroom, 100 Hempstead Avenue. Tickets $18 per person. Call 764-4100 for more information.

Saturday, March 10, 8 p.m.

St.Patrick's Day Potluck Dinner at the Oceanside Lutheran church, 55 Fairview Ave. to benefit ministry outreach. For additional information, call (516) 766-0136

Saturday, March 17, 6 p.m.

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.

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..

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

String Musicians...The Island Senior Symphony, an Island-wide orchestra, is seeking musicians for all string sections, especially viola, cello, and bass. Call Nancy Maia at (631) 281-6243

Ongoing

Kiwanis Club of Oceanside meets at the Alias Smith and Jones Restaurant, 2862 Woods Avenue, Oceanside.

7 p.m., Tuesdays

Oceanside Chamber of Commerce meets every Thursday at 12:45 P.M. 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

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.

Dutch Art slide talk will honor 17th century Dutch masters. Presented by Carol Dubs, formerly of the Nassau County Museum of Art.

Thursday, March 15, 1p.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.

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.

Ongoing, Tuesdays, 10a.m.-2p.m.

English as a second language classes are offered on Saturdays from 1:30 to 3:30 P.M. Open to those over 18 years wishing to improve their English language skills. Bring notebook and pen. Free

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 9

St. Patrick's Day party, food and music at 2900 Rockaway Ave. Oceanside. For reservations call,Linda Shagam at(516) 766-8888.

Wednesday, March 14, 12 noon

AARP Defensive Driving class to be held. Advance registration is required. Call (516) 678-9350.

Thursday, March 15, 6-10 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.

At the South Shore Y/JCC

15 Neil Court

(516) 766-4341

Dish on diets with Jennine Rochlin-Leale, chef and owner of Jennine's Culinary Concepts. Tips and recommendations on the preparation of meals for dieting success. $6.

Tuesday, March 13, 7:30 p.m.

Cafe night for students in grades 6-8 will feature swimming, hanging out in the teen lounge and basketball.

Saturday, March 17, 7:30-9:30 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