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.
School board meeting for Oceanside to be held at School 3,2852 Fortesque Avenue.
Monday, March 19, 8 p.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.
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
Closing for President's Day.
Monday, Feb. 19
Pajama storytime for children ages 3 to 6 and their favorite stuffed toys continues.
Wednesdays, Feb. 21, 28, 7 p.m.
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.

At the South Shore Y/JCC

15 Neil Court
(516) 766-4341
Singles get advice on how to reenter the dating scene. Ligh 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
Black history month special luncheon featuring entertainment by the "Light Dancers" of Nassau Dance in Baldwin.
Wednesday, Feb. 21, Noon
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.

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