School Board Next meeting, May 10 at 8 p.m. in the Long Beach Middle School cafeteria.


Zoning Board Next meeting April 28 at 8 p.m. at City Hall.

This Weekend

The Theresa Allesandra Russo Foundation is holding its Eleventh Annual Theresa Awards Dinner Dance on April 22 at 7:30 p.m. at The Sands in Lido Beach. For reservations or more information, contact Alicia L. Hines at 683-1717, ext. 2158.


Passover Seder The holidays can be a lonely time for those without a family or who can't afford a holiday dinner. For more than 20 years the Barry and Florence Friedberg JCC has been filling that void for hundreds of residents on the South Shore providing traditional holiday meals and entertainment. This year, the JCC welcomes the public on second night of Passover, April 24 at 7 p.m. The fee is $31 and transportation is available. For more information, call Eddie at 431-2929.


Rock, Doo-wop and Pop music at Ye Olde Firehouse in Point Lookout on Apirl 24 at 2 p.m. Listen to the Vic Vincent Group perform hits from the 50s and 60s.

Special Events

Race to Erase Breast Cancer Family Funwalk on May 15 at 10 a.m.. Registration at 9 a.m. Join with family and friends for a walk on the boardwalk to raise money for research and the Long Beach Breast Cancer Coalition's "Lend a Helping Hand" program. For more information, call 897-1344, or visit www.longbeachbcc.org.


Project Challenge reminds all students and parents that Thursdays and Fridays are Sports Night in the West School gym. Basketball, dodgeball and kickball are available for bored teens. Thursdays from 6:30 to 9 p.m. are for high school students, and Fridays from 6:30 to 9 p.m. are for middle schoolers. Children must bring their student ID. For more information, call 897-0534.


Spanish Lessons Want to learn to speak Spanish but never had the time or knew where to go? If you would like to sign up for classes or want more information, call Giuliano Bosi at Circulo de la Hispanidad, 26 West Park Ave, 431-1135.

At the Library

(111 W. Park Ave., 432-7200)


A World of Dance As part of the library's "Celebrate Dance" series, Dance Visions, under the direction of Beth Jucovy, will explore ballet, modern jazz, theatre dance and hybrids. Pieces run the gamut from light-hearted to serious on May 1 at 3 p.m.


Library budget hearing is open to the public on May 4 at 8 p.m.


Free stroke screenings at the library on May 18 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. To pre-register, call the Public Affairs Department at Long Beach Medical Center at 897-1097.


The Plot Against America, by Philip Roth will be the subject of a discussion with Herald columnist Randi Kreiss on April 26 at 2 p.m. The book examines what would have happened if pro-Nazi American aviator, Charles Lindbergh, had won the presidential election in 1940.

Health

Safe Sitter Program, offered by LBMC, takes place on Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It is a one-day seminar for youths age 11 to 13, designed to teach the basics of childcare and safety. Fee is $25 per student. For information, call LBMC HealthStyles Program at 897-1090. Class size is limited.


LBMC's Women's Empowerment Group can help victims take back control of their lives. Facilitated by a certified social worker, the group discussions include a variety of topics such as parenting skills, relationship issues and domestic violence. The group is bilingual. For more information, call 897-4301.


Nightwatch The Nightwatch Hotline in Long Beach offers crisis counseling and referral to callers from all over the area, free of charge. Hotline hours are Sunday-Thursday from 6-11 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Call 889-2332.


Diabetes Club meets the third Monday each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Goldstein Auditorium at LBMC. Topics include nutritional management, medications, eye and foot care, exercise and more.


Caring for someone with dementia? You are not alone. The JASA AZORS/HELP Social Adult Day program provides stimulating activities for adults over 60 who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's or other types of dementia. Sessions are Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at locations in Long Beach and Oceanside. For more info, call Program Director Pamela Jaffe at 432-0570.


Nar-Anon is for those who have felt desperation concerning the drug addiction of someone near to them. Meetings are Thursdays at 7:45 p.m. at the I.P. United Methodist Church, 364 Long Beach Rd., Island Park.


Anxiety and Depression screenings are offered for free at LBMC's Counseling Center. Wednesdays from 2 to 3 p.m. Includes an interview with a mental health professional. Pre-registration not required. Call 897-1270.


Bereavement Support 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 is led by a mental health professional. For information, call 897-1270.

Senior Spotlight

Beginners meditation is held on Wednesdays, 2-3 p.m. at the Long Beach Senior/Community Center with Lisa Wisel. Wisel also conducts Dance/Movement Therapy on Wednesdays and Fridays 1-2 p.m. Call 431-3510 for more info.


P.A.C.E. Members of the Barry and Florence Friedberg JCC, 310 National Blvd. enjoy the benefits of music and dance through the P.A.C.E program. People with Arthritis Can Dance helps those with arthritis enjoy movement and helps alleviate stiffness. Lisa Wisel, MS, ADTR, CLM, a registered Dance/Movement therapist, leads the class.Every Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.


Fitness for older adults is every Friday at 9:05 a.m. at the Long Beach Public Library. Magda Rosenberg, exercise physiologist, conducts a series of physical fitness routines. Please check with your doctor before participating in this or any exercise program.


Bridge for Fun at the Long Beach Senior Community Services Center sponsored by JASA at 570 W. Walnut St. on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1-3 p.m. For more information, call 432-5555.


Painting Class at the Long Beach Senior Center at 570 W. Walnut St. Thursdays from 1-3 p.m. Call 432-5555 for more info.

Volunteer!

Food & Friendship Inn Soup Kitchen. Volunteers and donations are needed. Call Julie O'Neill at 889-7064.


The Long Beach Animal Shelter, at 770 Park Pl., welcomes volunteers for socializing with abandoned pets. Dog-walkers are welcome. Additionally there are dozens of cats and dogs who are eager to brighten your home and your life. The shelter is open for extended adoption hours from 5 to 7:30 p.m., in addition to regular 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. hours.


JASA's Friendly Visitors program is seeking volunteers. If you are interested in sharing time with a senior citizen in his or her home, call Jolene Boden at 432-0570.


9/11 Help Project Liberty, a free, confidential program providing support, education and referral to anyone having difficulty coping with the events of Sept. 11 is available at the Long Beach Medical Center. For individual or group appointments, call 897-2295.


Volunteer for C.U.R.B. Volunteers are needed by Citizens United to Remove Barriers to help construct ramps for the disabled. Call 889-6579 for info.


Fitness for Older Adults takes place every Friday at the 9:05 a.m. at the library. Magda Rosenberg, exercise physiologist, conducts a series of physical fitness routines for muscle strength, flexibility, balance, coordination and aerobic capacity.


We want you! If you served in the Armed Forces of the U.S., we want you to join the AMVETS Post 100, in Long Beach.Call Commander David Goodman at 431-9822, or Membership Chairman Omar Karom at 889-7516.


The Long Beach Humane Society welcomes volunteers for foster homes for kittens, fund-raisers, events and more. Join us at our monthly meeting at the Long Beach Public Library on the second Thursday of each month at 7:30p.m. For more information: call 516-889-PETS or send an e-mail to adoptionslbhs@att.net.


Project Challenge reminds all students and parents that Thursdays and Fridays are Sports Night in the West School gym. Basketball, dodgeball and kickball are available for bored teens. Thursdays from 6:30 to 9 p.m. are for high school students, and Fridays from 6:30 to 9 p.m. are for middle schoolers. Children must bring their student ID. For more information, call 897-0534.