Board of Education Next regular meeting is April 11 at 8 p.m. in the Long Beach Middle School cafeteria. The agenda should be online at www.lbeach.org.


West End Neighbors The public is invited to hear City Manager John Laffey address issues that face residents of Long Beach's West End. April 6 at 7 p.m. in West Elementary Schools' cafeteria.


Zoning Board Next meeting, March 30 at 8 p.m. in the sixth-floor meeting room of City Hall. Agenda online at www.longbeachny.org or in the Building Department office in City Hall, 1 W. Chester St.


Library Board of Trustees - March 30 at 8 p.m. in the library's second-floor meeting room. Agenda should be available online at


www.longbeachlibrary.org.

At the library

101 West Park Avenue


Traci Hinton Peterson - Peterson, the artistic director of Camara Dance Unlimited, will read her favorite poems, including some of her own original work. March 30 at 2 p.m.


Flute music - Barbara Siesel offers a pallet of flute music from China, Ireland, France, Germany, the U.S., Japan and India. Music from the baroque period through contemporary music will be included. April 2 at 2 p.m.


Jesters and clowns - Laugh and cry with Artists in Partnership as they strut their stuff in celebration of April Fools. April 3 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.aip-arts.org.


The Fauves - This slideshow and lecture by Louise Cella Caruso will focus on several "Fauves" including Matisse, Raoul Duffy, Andre Derain and others. April 4 at 1:30 p.m.


Seniors assistance - Seniors are invited to receive information and assistance on applying for benefits and entitlements, blood pressure screening, health insurance counselign, legal, consumer, employement and veterans information, and more. April 5 from 10 a.m. to noon.


Poetry Reading - Patti Tana, 25 year resident of Long Beach and associate editor of the Long Island Quarterly will read two peoms, "Buy or Lease?" and "Skin Knows Skin," from her new book, "This Is Why You Flew Ten Thousand Miles." Both are nominated for the Pushcart Prize. The readings will take place on Apri 7 at 1:30 p.m.


Tax help - Anyone over the age of 60 may sit down with a volunteer from the AARP's tax-aid program. Bring a copy of last year's federal and state returns. Fridays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Mondays 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the library's first floor.


Also, volunteers from Hofstra University will be available for Vita Tax Help on Saturdays from 1 to 4 p.m. on the library's first floor.

Bargains

Thrift shop - The thrift shop at Temple Beth-El in Long Beach announced its re-opening on April 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The shop will feature bargains galore of "slightly used but not abused" items at bargain prices. The thrift shop is located on the corner of Lindell Boulevard and West Walnut Street. For more information, call 432-1678.

Health

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.


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.


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.


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 432-0570.


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 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 information.

Volunteer!

The Auxiliary Police wants you. The Auxiliary Police of the City of Long Beach is seeking new members to join its group of professional men and woman dedicated to serving their community. For more information, please contact Commanding Officer Ken Novak at 516-431-6868.


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. There are dozens of cats and dogs eager to brighten your home and 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.


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.


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.