Zoning Board meets on at 7 p.m. on Aug. 28 at City Hall.
City Council meets twice each month. The next meeting will be on Sept. 2 at 7 p.m. on the 6th floor of City Hall.
Library Board meets the third Wednesday of each month. The next meeting is at 8 p.m. on Sept. 17.
Special Events
Arts & crafts fair The Long Beach Historical and Preservation Society is hosting annual arts and crafts fair. Food, jewelry, clothing, ceramics, wood crafts, etc. Long Beach Boardwalk at Riverside Blvd. Aug. 23 and 24. 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Call LB Historical Society for info call 432-1192.
A meeting of the civic West End Neighbors Civic Association will hold a meeting on Aug. 27 at 7 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus, located at West Beech Street and Minnesota Avenue. There will be a presentation by the parking consultant hired by City of Long Beach. For information, call Maria at 917-913-8703.
Celebrate Israel Temple Emanu-El of Long Beach and the Friedberg JCC in Oceanside plan a 10-day trip to Israel for that nation's 60th anniversary. For information, call Joan Goldfaden at 791-3252 and Rabbi Herman at 242-7464.
Breast cancer kayakathon The Long Beach Breast Cancer Coalition will hold its 9th Annual Paddle for a Cure Breast Cancer Kayakathon on Sept. 7 at Empire Kayaks, 4 Empire Boulevard, Island Park. Check in is 9 a.m. Start time is 10 a.m. Registration is $20 per person. Kayaks rentals are $15 and $20. For more information call 889-8300.
MS fundraiser The Long Beach Uniformed Fire Fighters Local 287 will be participated in a fundraiser for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The firefighters have a goal to reach $10,000 on Sat. Aug. 23 and Sun. Aug 24 from 11a.m. to 3 p.m. For info. call Heather D'Amico at (203) 288-3500 or (203) 288-3500.
Jukebox production JASA Long Beach Senior Center, located at 570 West Walnut Street, presents the Plaza Theatrical's production of GI Jukebox, a patriotic musical reminiscent of the USO offering to World War 2 troops. The event will take place at the senior center at 4:30 p.m. on Sept. 10. The cost is $5. For reservations and information, call 432-5555.
John Daly 1-Mile swim John Daly was a city policeman, firefighter, lifeguard and naval reservist who passed away in April 2007. The John Daly Scholarships are awarding to graduating seniors who are members of the Long Beach Patrol and will be presented following the swim on Aug. 31 on National Boulevard at 9 a.m. Applications can be obtained at the Long Beach Rec. Center, Long Beach Patrol Lifeguard Headquarters or online at longbeachny.org/parksandrecreation and must be received by Aug. 25. For more info call lifeguard headquarters at 431-1810 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Lions summer social Eat, drink and be merry with a touch of business and lots of fun. All Lions, non-Lions, family, friends and prospective new members are welcome on Aug. 21 from 7 to 11p.m. at Jericho Terrace, 249 Jericho Turnpike in Mineola. The cost is $55 per person Call Rosemarie Marciano at 884-1875.
Farmer's market The City of Long Beach, in partnership with Nassau County Legislator Denise Ford, will introduce the Farmer's Market at Kennedy Plaza at City Hall each Wednesday through November 26. The Market will be open from 12 to 7 p.m. with regional vendors offering fresh produce including vegetables, fruits, pies, and a variety of fish caught off Long Island waters.
Senior
center
650 Magnolia Blvd.
(516) 431-3510
Line dancing Exercise your mind and your body by attending Line Dancing With Lori led by popular instructor, Lori Shapiro. Seniors (55+) can get a great workout and have fun too. Some line dance experience is suggested for this program scheduled for Mondays at 9 a.m.
