Long Beach calendar

On Board
City Council
meets at City Hall at 7 p.m.
on April 6.
Library board

Special Events
Learn diabetes self-management
Rachel Ferdinand, a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator who serves as the director of the diabetes education at Long Beach Medical Center, will conduct an educational program for anyone with diabetes, whether they are newly diagnosed or have had diabetes for years. The classes are April 3, 5 and 15 at 12 p.m. at LBMC, at 455 E. Bay Drive. For information call 897-4354.
Fashion show
The Long Beach Chamber of Commerce will host a fashion show at Monterey restaurant, at 20 W. Park Avenue in Long Beach, at 6 p.m. on April 29. Clothing stores interested in displaying their wares and those interested in modeling in the show, call Warren Vegh at 448-2959.
West End Arts meeting
West End Arts will hold their monthly meeting at the Magnolia Community Center on Magnolia Boulevard at 7 p.m. on April 12. Guest speaker Lisa Cangemi will give a talk "The Connecting Paths Between Graphic Design and Other Art Mediums."
Blood drive at City Hall
The City of Long Beach Fire Department and Police Department have joined hands to hold a blood drive at City Hall from 1 to 5:30 p.m. on April 13. To schedule an appointment call Cameron Martin at 516-431-1000 ext. 7216 or stop by the public relations office at City Hall. 
Learn to cope
The declining economy, high unemployment and diminished savings has many people experiencing anxiety or depression for the first time in their lives. It’s understandable given that we’re living in a recession that has lasted more than a year and shows limited signs of improvement. To help individuals understand the emotional impact of these changes and learn effective coping strategies and treatments, Long Beach Medical Center is offering free, confidential anxiety and depression screenings every Wednesday from 2 to 3 p.m. For more information call 897-1270. 
Torah classes
Temple Beth-El, at 570 W. Walnut St. in Long Beach, is offering free Torah classes on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. in the smorgasbord room. For information call 432-1678.
Artists wanted for fine arts show
The City of Long Beach is preparing for its 16th annual Fine Arts Show, scheduled for Saturday and Sunday June 12 and13 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Kennedy Plaza in front of City Hall. The art committee invites artists to present and sell their works, including oils, acrylics, watercolor, pastel, mixed media, drawings, prints, sculpture and photography. Crafts and jewelry will not be accepted. A single space (10x15) costs $150 for the two-day event. Call 431-1000.
The Duprees
The Duprees will give a live performance at St. Mary's parish hall at East Park Avenue and Monroe Boulevard on April 24 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $40. For information call 432-0157 or 889-6311. 
Landmark dinner
The Long Beach Island Landmarks Association will host a recognition dinner at Matteo’s, at 777 West Beech Street, from 5 to 9 p.m. on April 25. Honorees are City Manager Charles T. Theofan, Mary Giambalvo, Dr. Lowell Taubman and Richard Ross. The program includes dinner with wine, dessert, entertainment and guest speakers. The cost is $65. For information contact Martha Ross at 431-2140.
Museum trip
The Avanti Society is hosting a trip to the Holocaust Museum in Glen Cove on June 13. The fee for the bus, tour and lunch is $35. For information and seats call 889-5086.
Soup kitchen needs volunteers
Anyone interested in volunteering at the Long Beach Soup Kitchen Mondays to Fridays from 9 to 1 p.m., leave a message at their new number: 897-2763.

Long Beach
Library
111 W. Park Ave.
(516) 432-7200  

It’s Fosse time
The library will present an audio–visual program covering the life and times of the multi-talented choreographer Bob Fosse, who started his career as a dancer in vaudeville when he was 9 years old, at 2 p.m. on April. 3.
Wild Poniest of Assateague Island
Nick DeNezzo will give a lecture and slide presentation on the Wild Ponies of Assateague Island as well as other horse populations along the East Coast at 2 p.m. on April 6.

Senior
Center
650 Magnolia Blvd.
(516) 431-3510

Open jazz jam
Jazz musicians will entertain at the senior center on Tuesday evenings from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Send inquiries, or requests to be placed on the band’s email list to nick@nickara.com.
Advanced knitting
Advanced knitters can take their skills to the next level with high fashion knitter. Students will learn intricate stitches and make stylish cable bags, one with bamboo handles, at 1p.m. on April 8.
Trusts — Do you need one?
The Long Beach Advisory Board for Seniors is proud to announce the first in a series of free legal seminars for seniors. Attorney Kim N. Christian, from Vincent J. Russo & Associates, will make an informative presentation at 1 p.m. on April 14.
Tai chi classes
Seniors can learn Tai Chi Chuan with teacher Elizabeth Connors and experience the ancient Chinese exercise of movements beautifully linked together in a series of rhythmic steps at 11 a.m. on April 9, 16 and 23.

Kitchen herb container gardening
Seniors can learn how to plant their own kitchen herb garden in this spring gardening workshop lead by horticultural therapist Mary Quinn at 9:30 a.m. on April 29.
Intro to line dancing
Patient instructor Lori Shapiro will teach seniors some basic line dance steps at a slow pace. Classes are scheduled for Mondays April 12 and 19 from 9 to 10 a.m.
Basic drawing
Long Beach seniors can improve their drawing skills with supportive instructor Marilyn Kestin on at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesdays in April.
Sing into spring
Seniors are invited to attend Lisa Wisel’s Sing Into Spring Party at 1 p.m. on April 7. Come and dance, recall childhood games and sing along with Mitch, Lawrence Welk, Al Jolson and others.
Senior discounts
Start saving money now! Hot off the presses is the Senior Friendly Establishments List for 2010, prepared by the Long Beach Advisory Board for Seniors. It includes close to 40 local businesses that offer discounts to seniors. Pick up a copy at the 2nd floor main office at the senior center.

Rec Center
Magnolia Blvd. at W. Bay Drive
(516) 431-8390

Exercise classes
The Rec is offering two adult courses this spring, a yoga/pilates class and a boot camp will be held in the Teen Center (above the Ice Arena) on weekday evenings and weekend mornings. Registration is at the Rec’s swimming pool, at Magnolia Boulevard and West Bay Drive. The fee is $50 for Long Beach residents; $100 for non-residents.
Kids fitness clubs
The Rec is holding registration for a fitness club, an exercise program for children 7 to 13. The starting date for girls is April 28 and will meet Wednesdays and Fridays at 5 p.m.; the boy’s club begins April 27 and meets Tuesday and Fridays at 5 p.m. The program will continue for eight weeks until June.