will hold a regular meeting at the middle school at 8 p.m. on May 26.
Library board
meets at the library at 8 p.m. on May 27.
Zoning board
meets at 7 p.m. on May 28 at City Hall.
City Council
meets at 7 p.m. on June 2 at
City Hall.
Special Events
Pearl Weill memorial
A memorial service will be held for Pearl Weill at Temple Emmanuel, at 455 Neptune Blvd., at 7 p.m. on May 21.
Memorial Day parade
The The City of Long Beach will pay tribute to America's veterans and service men and women with the annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 25. This year, Korean War era veterans will serve as the Grand Marshals while City Manager Charles T. Theofan will act as Master of Ceremonies. The parade begins at Ohio Avenue and West Beech Street at 9:30 a.m. and ends at the reviewing stand on Park Avenue in front of City Hall.
Relay for Life
Long Beach's 3rd annual Relay for Life, an overnight celebration of hope in the fight against cancer, will be held on June 6 at the Long Beach Middle School field. The festivities will begin with a survivors Reception at 5 p.m. at the school cafeteria, followed by the opening ceremony at 7 p.m. There will also be a candlelit luminaria celebration at 9 p.m. To register to join a team, visit www.relayforlife.org/longbeachny or call Lisa Schack at 921-6082, ext 3012.
Celebrate 100 years of red bricks
The City of Long Beach, along with the Long Beach Island Landmarks Association, will celebrate the 100th anniversary of its historical red brick district with a parade and festival on June 7 from 12 to 9 p.m. To help out and for information, call Martha Ross at 431-2140.
Honorary dinner
Bob Carroll and Gigi Canton will be honored for their service to the community and Temple Emanu-El at a gala cocktail reception and evening of dancing at the Sands at Lido Beach starting at 6 p.m. on June 7. $125 per reservation, ads and sponsorships available. For reservations and information call the temple at 431-4060.
Day trip to Manhattan
St. Mary of the Isle Church is planning a trip to St. John the Divine Church, the Cloisters and Grant's Tomb, along with a drive through Columbia University and lunch at Sylvia's in Harlem, on June 13. The cost is $75 and includes transportation, entrance fees and lunch. For information call Gloria Febrizio at 375-5482.
House tours
The Long Beach Historical Society is planning its annual Heritage House Tours on June 14. Docent guided tours of the exteriors and interiors of early 1900s Long Beach Estate Houses along with several more modern day homes. The buses leave the Long Beach bus terminal every 45 minutes starting at 9 a.m. The last tour leaves terminal at 12:45 p.m. Each tour is about 90 minutes to two hours. Reservations required. Members: $25; others: $30. For reservations and information call 432-1192.
Gospel explosion
Come out and join us in this great Celebration of Gospel Music. The Evangel Revival Community Church is hosting the 5th Annual Gospel Explosion at Kennedy Plaza at 1 p.m. on June 20. To participate in this program or be a vendor, call Ronnie at 603-8806 or the church at (516) 432-1527.
All that jazz
Listen to or participate in a jazz jam session at the Long Beach Senior Community Center at Magnolia Boulevard and West Pine Street every Tuesday from 7:30 p.m to 10 p.m.
Senior
Center
650 Magnolia Blvd.
(516) 431-3510
Tai chi chuan
Seniors are invited to Tai Chi Chuan with master teacher Elizabeth Connors to experience the ancient Chinese exercise of movements beautifully linked together in a series of rhythmic steps. This program is scheduled for Wednesdays at
12:15 p.m.
Flex and flow
Instructor Kyle Holder invites Long Beach seniors to join her on Friday mornings at 9 a.m. for a class of gentle stretching, bending, balance poses and breathing.
Seated weights workout
Seniors are invited to get an effective workout on Thursdays at 1:35 p.m. in this seated strength training class which includes a simple standing warm-up. Come and improve your posture, increase your flexibility and strengthen your muscles with instructor Jessica Mason. For information, call 431-3510.
Long Beach Public Library
111 W. Park Ave.
(516) 432-7200
Work out to Zumba
Zumba eliminates the "work" from working out by combining Latin music with dynamic, yet simple exercise moves. Darlene Glasser, certified Zumba instructor, will lead the classes at 7:30 p.m. on May 26 and June 2 and 9.
Student art exhibit
Long Beach Middle School art department will exhibit selected works of 15 talented 8th grade students at 6:30 p.m. on May 26. The exhibit will run until May 29.
Martians in America
The audience plays the role of Martian space travelers to the United States and reports about those strange, dominant Earth creatures, the Americans. Join Garren Small and be prepared to give your opinions at 2 p.m. on May 30.
Vision boards
Tuesday, June 2 At 2 p.m.In this art workshop you will create a vision board: a roadmap for your life in the coming year. Please bring: one piece of illustration, mat board or cardboard 18 x24, glue, markers and scissors. Artist and educator Dr. Kathleen Regan is the instructor. To register call Edie at 432-7201.
Tips for savings
Author Tom Philbin will talk about saving money on everyday products and services, including groceries, drugs, health care, insurance and travel, at 2:30 p.m. on June 3.
Rec Center
Magnolia Blvd. at W. Bay Drive
(516) 431-8390
Ralph Kaplan Memorial run
The Rec will sponsor the 33rd Annual Ralph Kaplan Memorial City Managers Trophy Run, "A Salute to Our Veterans," at 8 a.m. on May 24. Early registration fee is $20 before May 22 at the Rec. Late registration will be at the Long Beach Community Center, at 650 Magnolia Blvd., next to the Recreation Center at 6:30 a.m. For information or applications, call
431-3890.
Men's soccer tourney
A Men's 7 x 7 soccer league starts June 6. This small-side soccer competition is for players 18 and over. Team applications will be accepted through May 22. Games begin June 6. For information call 431-5533.
Fitness club registration
The Rec is now holding registration for the Youth Fitness Club, an eight-week exercise program for kids ages 7 to 13. For information call 431-5533.
