On the board

School Board meeting at South Side High School.

Tuesday, Feb. 27, 8:30 p.m.

Zoning Board of Appeals meeting at Village Hall, One College Place.

Wednesday, Feb. 28, 8 p.m.

Arts and Entertainment

'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.

The Guild for the Arts of Rockville Centre will host a welcoming party for new and prospective members. Call (516) 536-7878 for more information.

Friday, March 9, 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.

Community events

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.

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.

Saturday, March 3, Noon

Cardinal O'Connor, a retrospective will be given at Molloy College's Lucille S. Hays Theatre. The keynote speaker will be James McCarthy, Auxiliary Bishop of New York.

Sunday, March 4, 2 p.m.

Debt-free living course to be offered by the Rockville Centre School District's community education department. Workshop will show how to pay off credit debt in one to three years. To register call (516) 255-8953.

Tuesday, March 6, 7-10 p.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.

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

Saturday, March 24, 7:45 a.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.



Lincoln Centre trip to see a special performance of These Three Tenors is planned as part of the Rockville Centre St. Patrick's Parade festivities.Call Joan MacNaughton for more details.

Thursday, March 1, 6 p.m.

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.

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.

At the Libraries

RVC Public Library

221 N. Village Avenue

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.



Introduction to drawing with Eva Ullman designed to teach the basic elements and principles of the art of drawing.

Tuesdays, March 6 & 13, 10 a.m.-Noon

Computer phobia? A class to be offered to help people concur their fear of learning to use the computer. Fee $5.

Thursday, Feb. 22, 6:15-8:15 p.m.

African storytelling will feature storyteller Zena Cheza Oriolla.

Thursday, Feb. 22, 2 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.

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.

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.

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Cherry pie eating contest for grades first and up. Contestants divided into age categories. Fee $1.Preregistration needed.

Thursday, Feb 22, 2:30-3:30 p.m.

New Millennium craft project for grades K-4. Fee $7.Preregistration needed.

Thursday, Feb. 22, K-1 and 2-4, 10:30-11:45 a.m. or 12:30-1:45 p.m.

Bowling at RVC Lanes for grades first and up.Bumpers provided for first and second graders. Fee $9. Preregistration needed.

Friday, Feb. 23, grades 1-2, 11:45 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Grades 3 & up, 12:15-3 p.m.