The following are a list of public meetings and special events for the coming week:

THURSDAY, August 14

•Town of Oyster Bay Planning Advisory Board Meeting: 7 p.m. Town Board hearing room, Town Hall East, 54 Audrey Ave., Oyster Bay. For further info., call 624-6380.

•Scrabble: 12:15 to 3:15 p.m., Plainedge Public Library, 1060 Hicksville Rd., Massapequa. For further info., call 827-9506.

FRIDAY, August 15

•Families Anonymous Self Help Program: 8 p.m. St. Rose of Lima R.C. Church, Merrick Rd. and Bayview Ave., Massapequa. Program is for family and friends concerned about drug, alcohol or behavioral problems of another person. For info., call 799- 4049.

SATURDAY, August 16

•Singles Assoc. of L.I. Summer Dinner Dance: 7 p.m.; American Legion Post #1082, 294 Bellmore Rd., East Meadow. Singles, age 25 and over are invited to attend. For information, call 516-825-0633.

TUESDAY, August 19

•Farmingdale Public Library Board Meeting: 7:30 p.m., Conference Rm., 116 Merritts Rd., Farmingdale. All are welcome. For further info., call 249-9090.

•Massapequa Park Village Court Arraignments: 8 p.m. Village Hall, 151 Front St., Massapequa Park. For further info., call 798-0244.

•Republic Airport Commission Meeting: 7 p.m., Conference Rm. 201, Main St. Terminal, 7150 Republic Airport. For further info., call 631-752-7707, ext. 109.

WEDNESDAY, August 20

•Co-Anon Family Group Meeting: 7 to 9 p.m.; for friends or relatives of people with drug or alcohol problems: South Oaks Hospital, 400 Sunrise Hwy., Amityville, Carone Hall, Room C004. For information, call Bernie at 516-799-6914 or Peggy at 516- 798-0480.

•Town of Oyster Bay Landmarks Preservation Commission Meeting: 7 p.m., Town Bd. hearing room, 54 Audrey Ave., Oyster Bay. For further info., call 624-6380.

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