On the board

School board meeting for Island Park to be held at Lincoln Orens Middle School, 150 Trafalgar Boulevard.

Monday, Feb. 26, 8 p.m.

Arts & entertainment

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

Ongoing, Feb-March 31

Village Art Club presents a live model workshop, featuring short poses in the downstairs meeting room of the Rockville Centre Public Library, 221 N. Village Avenue. Bring drawing materials. Free.

Tuesday, Feb. 27, 7 p.m

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

Ongoing

At the South Shore Y/JCC

15 Neil Court

(516) 766-4341

Singles get advice on how to reenter the dating scene. Light refreshments. $6.

Thursday, Feb. 27, 7:30 p.m.

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

Saturdays, Feb. 24, March 3 & 17, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

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.

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.

Thursday, Feb. 8, 6-10 p.m.

Thursday, March 15, 6-10 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.

Special Events

Thrift sale St. Anthony's Parish Outreach, 110 Anchor Avenue.

Thursday, Feb. 22, 10:30 a.m.-1p.m.

Fashion show Spring Fling Fashion Show and Luncheon by the American Business Women's Association, the Long Island Chapter, will be held at Rockville Centre Links Country Club, North Long Beach Road. Fashions by Dress Barn and Dress Barn Women. Reservations by Feb. 14. Donation $25. Make checks payable to A.B.W.A., Edyth DeBaun, P.O. Box 68, Oceanside, NY, 11572.

Noon, Sat. March 3

St. Patrick's Parade in Rockville Centre travels Long Beach Road and Maple Avenue.

Saturday, March 24, 7:45 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.

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.

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 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.

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

Library News

Oceanside Library

Davidson Avenue

(516) 766-2360

Current issues program led by commentator Barbara Krupit to cover local events, international developments and much more.

Wednesdays, Feb. 21, March 21, 1:30 p.m.

Genealogy trip through one woman's life. English professor Shula Hirsch presents slide talk on her father's hometown Vitebsk, Minsk, Borisov, Warsaw.

Wednesday, Feb. 28, 1 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

Computer for grown-ups is open for registration.

Monday, Feb. 26, 1p.m.

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

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.

Baby-sitting classes are offered. Class is for children ages 11 to 13 and will feature topics like first aid, feeding, rescue skills and behavior management. Fee $30. Call (516) 705-1807.

Thursday, Feb. 22, 9a.m.-3p.m.