This Weekend

Long Beach Biathlon Calling all athletes, the annual Long Beach Biathlon will be held July 24. The event will include a 3-mile run and a 300-yard ocean swim. Registration is at 8 a.m. Kids race will be at 8:30 a.m., and the adults will start at 9 a.m. For more information, call 431-1810.


Becoming a better patient Learn to communicate better with your doctor July 22 at 2 p.m. Dr. Martin Ginsberg, former Medical Director of Peninsula Hospital Center will speak and answer questions.

Special Events

Summer Concert Series This summer, the concert series features a different act every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 8 p.m., unless otherwise noted. Upcoming concerts are: Mary Lamont July 16 at National Boulevard, Risky Business July 19 at New York Beach, North Shore Pops July 21 at Long Beach Boulevard, Killer Joe July 23 at National Boulevard, and Real Hot Lanta July 26 at New York Beach.


Blood Drive There will be a blood drive July 27 from 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El of Long Beach, 455 Neptune Blvd. Please call 431-4060 for an appointment; walk-ins are welcome.


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.

At the Library

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


Summer schedule Through Sept. 3, the West End branch of the library will be closed Sunday and Monday, open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Thursday from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Point Lookout branch will be closed Sunday and Wednesday, open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Monday from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Regular hours resume Sept. 6.


Join the 2005 Summer Reading Club at the library. Kids are welcome to join three different clubs.The "Read to Me" club is for infants to those entering kindergarten. "School age" club is for those entering grades one through five, and the "Teen Club" is for those entering grades six and up. Sign up runs through July 29.


Italian Renaissance Treasures of Columbia University's Rare Book Library July 25 at 1:30 p.m. See books from the 15th- and 16th-century, and listen to Library researcher Diana Silverman.


Anti-Exercise for the Older & Wiser July 26 at 1:30 p.m. with physical therapist and Feldenkrais practitioner. She will show you how to replace the power and strength of your younger years.


Emergency blood drive at the library Aug. 2 from 3 to 8:30 p.m. To qualify, you must be in good health, between the ages of 17 and 76 and weigh more than 110 pounds. Call 432-7201 to schedule an appointment. Bring your identification.

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 Program Director Pamela Jaffe at 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!

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.

Keep in mind

The MLK Center is making facility space available for rentals and is taking reservations for 2005. 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.


Long Beach High School Class of 1970 reunion is scheduled for Aug. 6 at 7 p.m. at the Lido Beach Golf Course. For more information, call organizer Robin Held Asighieri at 781-3717 or Dr. Glen Spiritis at 431-8472.


Continue your education by taking a class at the Long Beach Adult Learning Center at 75 East Walnut St. in Long Beach. The center offers both day and evening classes and is open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Monday to Wednesday in the evening from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. For info call 897-2233.