Board of Education next meeting Sept. 27, Long Beach Middle School 8 p.m.


Zoning Board Next meeting Sept. 22 at 8 p.m. at City Hall.

This Weekend

Broadway at the Library - the Nassau Dance Theatre jazz and tap troupe will perform on Sunday, Sept. 18 at 3 p.m. They will dance to selections from The Lion King, RENT, Les Miserables and Moving Out.

Special Events

West School Anniversary West Elementary School on Maryland Avenue will mark its 80th anniversary with a party Sept. 30 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the school. The program will include alumni interviews, food, games, a time capsule, photo gallery and a display of famous films and clothing from the era. For more information, call West School at 897-2215.


Rock the Block The Urban Outreach of New York Teen Challenge presents the fourth annual Long Beach MLK Center Street Festival on Saturday, Sept. 24 from 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Sherman Brown Memorial park, East Pine Street and 615 Riverside Blvd. For more information call 889-6300.

At the Library

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


Succeeding in the art world - Paul Dorrell, an art gallery owner and author of a guidebook for artists entitled "Living the Artist's Life: Guide to Growing, Persevering and Succeeding in the Art World," will speak at the Library Sept. 19 at 8 p.m. in conjunction with Artists in Partnership. For more information, call 432-6342 or visit www.aip-arts.org.


Birds of Long Island - Retired naturalist and manager of the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Don Riepe will present a slide presentation on the biology, behavior, ecology and management of Long Island's bird life. Photos taken during a 25-year period of herons, egrets, ibis, oystercatchers, osprey and dozens of other species are included. The presentation will be Sept. 15 at 2 p.m.


Views of the Galapagos Islands- The volcanic islands of Galapagos have emerged as one of the most significant biological wonders on earth. Come watch a slide show of sights and great wildlife seen by Mickey Maxwell Cohen on Darwin's Islands on Sept. 20 at 2 p.m.


Plan your retirement - If you plan to start your retirement in five to 10 years, come at 7 p.m. on Sept. 20 to be a part of the seminar led by Debbie Bernstein on how to take inventory of your assets, determine your needs and make plans to suit your situation.


Dramatic reading - Long Island writer and actor David Houston will perform dramatic readings from short stories originally penned in Yiddish by Nobel Prize winner Isaac Bashevis Singer. Come on Sept. 21 at 2 p.m. to hear the realistic, gripping, funny and fanciful stories of the daily lives and magical legends of the old country and the cultural ironies of the new world.


Board of Trustees Meeting - The agenda for the meeting Sept. 21 at 8 p.m. cab be found on the library webpage the Monday before at www.nassaucountylibrary.org/longbeach.


Italian favorites- The Avanti Society presents Rosalba and Trio playing Italian favorites and show tunes accompanied by a guitarist and vocalist Sunday Sept. 25 at 2 p.m.

JASA Highlights

JASA Long Beach Senior Center, 570 W. Walnut St., Long Beach


Sept. 22 - Pianist Florence Shilling and violinist Lottie Tartell perform a program of light, classical music. 10 a.m.


Sept. 27 - "The Origins of Patriotic Songs" interactive program with historian Martha Kolodkin. 11 a.m.


The JASA Long Beach Senior Center offers a variety of programs of interest to residents of Nassau County age 60 and older. A hot kosher lunch is served daily for a suggested contribution of $2. Call 432-5555 for more information.

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.


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

Summer for Seniors The Town of Hempstead's 38th annual Senior Summer Beach Program runs every weekday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Sept. 2. This year's theme is "Broadway at the Beach." For more information or to obtain your free summer beach pass, seniors may contact the Department of Senior Enrichment at 485-8100.


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!

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.


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.


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.

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.