The following is a list of public meetings and special events for the coming week. Readers should know that meetings are subject to change without notice.

THURSDAY, October 30

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

•NYS Small Business Development Center Program: Doing Business with the Government: : 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; SBDC Training Center, Farmingdale State College. To register call 631-420- 2765.

FRIDAY, October 31

•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.

WEDNESDAY, November 5

•Amityville Bd. of Ed. Regular Monthly Meeting: 7 p.m., Park Avenue Elementary School, Ireland Place. For further info., call 631-598-6500.

•Farmingdale Bd. of Ed. Meeting: Regular Meeting, 8 p.m., East Cafeteria Rm. of the Howitt Middle School, 70 Van Cott Ave. For further info., call 752- 6510.

•Co-Anon Family Group Meeting: 7 to 9 p.m.; for friend 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.

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