On Board

Long Beach City Council.

Next meeting Tuesday, September 19 at 8 P.M. at City Hall.

School Board

Next meeting Tuesday, September 26 at 8 P.M. at Middle School.

Zoning Board

Next meeting Thursday, September 28 at 8 P.M. at City Hall

Special Events

9th Annual 2000 EnvirofestSaturday, September 16 at Riverside Boulevard and the boardwalk from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

'Broadway Off The Boardwalk.' Fridays-Saturdays, September 15-16 at 8 P.M., & Sundays, Sept. 17 at 2:30 P.M., at the People's Church, Delaware and Park Ave. The Purple Cow Playhouse presents a compilation of Broadway favorites. $12 general admission, $10 for seniors and children under 12. Call 623-8366 or 794-1059 for info or reservations.

Artists in Partnership. Thursday, Sept. 14, 7:30 P.M., at the Long Beach Public Library, 111 W. Park Ave. Participate in a conversation about the future of the arts in Long Beach. For more information, call Edie Kalickstein 432-7201 weekdays from 1:30-5:30 P.M.

Scholarship Brunch

Sunday, September 24 at Temple Avodah, 10 A.M. Tickets are $35.00 per person. Call for tickets, 431-0272.

Breast Cancer Guest Speaker

Wednesday, September 27, 7:30 P.M. at the Community Center Mrs, Shirley Smolkin eill be guest speaker for breast cancer. Non-members invited.

Italian-American Day

Sunday, October 1, 11 A.M. Columbus Day Parade at New York Avenue and West Park to Kennedy Plaza. Italian festival at Plaza. Food and live music.

Senior Spotlight

Senior Community Center Every Friday, Walking Club 9:30 A.M., Dance Therapy, 1-3 P.M. Every Monday, Walking Club, 9:30 A.M., Line Dancing, 2:30P.M., Beginner's & Intermediate Bridge, 12:45-2:45 P.M. Every Tuesday, Senior Employment 10 A.M.-2 P.M., Sculpture Class, 11:30 A.M.-12:30 P.M., Folk Dancing, 2-3 P.M. Every Wednesday, Walking Club 9:30 A.M., Senior Employment, 10-2 P.M., Play of Hand Bridge, 12:45-2:45 P.M., Dance Therapy, 1-2 P.M., Movement Meditation, 2-3 P.M. Every Thursday, Classic Movies by Joe, 10 A.M., Senior Employment, 10-2 P.M., Table Games 12-2 P.M., Line Dancing, 2-3 P.M.

At the Library

Religious News

A Blessing of Pets

St. Mary of the Isle Parish will hold their annual Blessing of Animals on Sunday, October 8, in front of Parish Hall. Father Tom invites all parishioners and friends to bring their pets - cats, dogs, fish, snakes, birds, turtles, etc., to receive the Blessing.

Lido Beach Jewish Center

Annual Mesivta Tiferes Yerushlayim Breakfast honors Rabbi Daniel Mehlman on Sunday, September 24 at 9:30 A.M.

Adult Education

Taught by Rabbi Chaim Wakslak Wednesday nights, September 20, 27 at Young Israel of Long Beach. 8 P.M. women's class Yomim Noraim, Succoth, Simchas Torah. 9 P.M. men's class Sefer Meseles Yesharim.

Young Israel Annual Dinner

Sunday, September 24, "Salute to Sisterhood" at Young Israel of Long Beach. For more information, call 431-2404.

Blessing of the Animals at People's Church

Ninth annual "Blessing of the Animals" on Sunday, October 3, at 12:15 P.M. in the church's garden on the corner of Delaware Avenue and West Park. Each animal receives a certificate. For more information, call 432-0392.

Hassadah Hebrew Literacy Class

Free weekly classes in modern Hebrew will be held starting September 18 on Mondays at 7:30 P.M. at Cong. Beth Sholom on East Park Avenue. For registration and details about the Long Beach class, call 431-8316.

At the Hospitals

Mammography Van

Walbaums on September 19 and 20; and Tennessee Avenue on September 21. For more information or to make an appointment, call Legislator Zapson's office 571-6204.

Arthritis Support Group

Tuesday, September 19 at the Long Beach Medical Center, 455 East Bay Drive, at 2p.m. For more information contact the Arthritis Foundation, Long Island Chapter, (631) 427-8272.

To Your Health

Disabled adults support. September 14 next meeting. The St. Charles Hospital and Rehabiliation Center Auxiliary sponsors a monthly support group for men and women who are physically disabled. The support group meets on the second Thursday of each month, from 1-2:30 P.M., at the St. Charles Rehabilitation Network office at 201. I.U. Willets Road, Albertson. For more info. call Barbara Toney at 739-4900.

Bereavement Support Group. On Thursdays from 2:30 to 3:30 P.M. in Conference Room C at Long Beach Medical Center. The Medical Center's Counseling Center will offer a weekly bereavement support group for individuals dealing with the death of a family member or loved one. This free support group will be led by a mental health professional. For more information, call The Counseling Center at (516) 897-1270.

Beginners meditation. Wednesdays, 2-3 P.M. Lisa Wisel leads this group using stretching, music, imagery and breathing. Free to all seniors. For more information, call Joe Cavalieri at 431-3510.

Dance/Movement Therapy. Wednesdays & Fridays, 1-2 P.M.; Fridays, 2-3 P.M., at Long Beach Senior/Community Center, 650 Magnolia Blvd. Free to all seniors. Lisa Wisel leads this workshop for seniors of all backgrounds & abilities. For more information, call Joe Cavalieri at 431-3510.

Weekly Depression Screening Long Beach Medical Center's Counseling Center is offering free, weekly walk-in screenings for persons experiencing depression. The screenings will be held on Wednesdays from 2 to 3 P.M. and include an interview with a mental health professional. Pre-registration is not required. For more information, call The Counseling Center at 897-1270.

Volunteer!

COMPEER volunteers sought. Friendship is powerful medicine when you're isolated and recovering from mental illness. COMPEER volunteers have fun and spend a rewarding hour with a new friend. Training is provided and a year's commitment is requested. Call the Mental Health Association of Nassau County at 489-2322 ext. 121 to apply.

Mercy Hospice. Mercy Hospice is seeking volunteers in Nassau County who are available during day, evening or on weekends, to help patients and their families at home with emotional support, companionship and practical assistance. Call Lucille Bruntvedt, Volunteer Coordinator, at 485-3060, for more information or the training schedule.

Donate to soup kitchen. The L.B. Food & Friendship I.N.N. is once again looking forward to the generous offering of food from our local residents, so that we can continue to offer a holiday basket to our less fortunate families. Please feel free to drop off your surplus turkeys and holiday offerings at 140 W. Pine St. (off National Blvd.) Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday between 10 A.M. and 1 P.M. For more information, call 889-7064.

Long Beach Auxiliary Police. A recruitment drive for the Auxiliary Police is currently underway. Since 1940, The Long Beach Auxiliary Police have assisted the regular police department, serving as extra eyes and ears on the Long Beach streets and helping with traffic and crowd control during local emergencies and special events. Positions are available in the newly formed bike patrol as well as for nightly community patrols. For more information, call Lt. Ken Novak at 431-6868.

Visit other senior citizens. Volunteers age 55 and over needed for JASA's Friendly Visitors Program; if you are interested in sharing time with a senior citizen in his or her home, please call Jolene Boden at 432-0570 for more information.

Loving foster homes needed St. Christopher-Ottilie, one of New York City's largest foster care agencies, is searching for families who can provide loving, stable environments for children. For information about how to become a foster parent, call 764-4499.

Build wheelchair ramps. Laborers are needed by Citizens United to Remove Barriers (CURB) to help construct ramps for the disabled. Call 889-6579 for additional information.

Volunteer at L.I. Crisis Center. The Long Island Crisis Center, which provides a range of services to people in need including a 24/7 hotline service to youth and their families, has many positions available, including becoming a crisis intervention counselor. No experience necessary - extensive training provided. Call 826-0244 for an interview.

Help stop hunger, waste. Island Harvest, Long Island's Food Rescue Organization, invites you to volunteer. Island Harvest's mission is to end hunger and reduce food waste on Long Island. To achieve this mission,. dedicated volunteers pick up food from commercial food donors in their community and deliver to nearby local nonprofit agencies. We need your talents and energy to help our network grow. Help restore hope to your Long Island neighbors. Island Harvest provides training and equipment. For information, call (516) 294-8528.