Zoning Board Next meeting, Jan. 26 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 - Feb. 22 at 8 p.m. in second-floor meeting room. Agenda should be available online at


www.longbeachlibrary.org.

Polar bear!

The Long Beach Polar Bear Club invites swimmers and spectators to join in the chilly fun for the annual Super Bowl Sunday swim, which benefits the Make-A-Wish Foundation.


Meet at the beach at Riverside Boulevard on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 5, at 1 p.m. Everyone jumps in at 1:30 p.m.


Air and water temperatures in February average in the mid 30 degree range, so whether you're wading or watching, dress warmly. And bring your checkbook!

College workshop

The Long Beach High School Athletic Department will hold a college recruitment seminar Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. in the Long Beach High School auditorium for all barrier island parents of students in grades 8 to 12. This free workshop will deal with how to find the right school, the right athletic level, how to get the attention of college coaches, NCAA rules, admissions, scholarships and more. The seminar will be presented by Wayne Mazzoni, a coach at the College of the Holy Cross in Massachusetts.

Long Beach centennial

From Sandbar to City -Along with the Library, The Long Beach Historical Society, and A & B Homeowners Association present the first event of this Centennial Year in which we celebrate the  development of Long Beach as a "planned community." The evening begins at 7p.m. with a dessert reception in the Library's second floor Gallery, followed by a program of ragtime music and historical drama in the library's auditorium. To add to the aura of the occasion, attendees are invited to dress in turn-of-the-twentieth-century costumes. Feb. 9 at 7 p.m.


'Bill Bailey Won't You Come Home?' - Was it really written in 1902 for (Grandma) Hazel Garrett's brother Bill Bailey?: A Celebration of the Long Beach Centennial and Black History Month. Join the Long Beach Historical Society at the Library as we recollect and document the plight and struggle of Long Beach's first Black residents. Everyone is invited to celebrate the diversity of our City as we view the NAACP 1997 video "Long Beach in Color." Come with your memories or stories to share with us and be recorded (if you wish) so that more of the real story can take its place in the annals of the history of Long Beach. Feb. 16 at 2 p.m.

At the Library

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

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 women dedicated to serving their community. For more information, contact Commanding Officer Ken Novak at (516) 431-6868. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. For info. call 897-2233.


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.

Keep in mind

The MLK Center is making facility space available for rentals and is taking reservations. For more information on rates and times, call the Center at 889-6300.


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.