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 2

•Babylon Town Board of Appeals Meeting: 6 p.m., Town Hall, Sunrise Hwy., Lindenhurst. For info., call 957-7414.

•Amityville Rotary Weekly Meeting: 8 a.m., Nautilus Diner, Merrick Road, Massapequa. For info., 631-264-0300. The president is Jeffrey Gootkin.

•Mental Health Association in Suffolk County Parents of Teens and Adolescents Support Group: 6 p.m. Inc. For more information calll 631-226-3900.

FRIDAY, October 3

•Long Island Banjo Society Meets: 8 p.m.; VFW Hall, 270 Trouville Rd., Copiague; Free; Listen, sing and dance to banjo music and beginners, advanced and professional are invited to play along. For info. call 516-889-2184.

MONDAY, October 6

•Town of Babylon Planning Board Meeting: 7 p.m., Babylon Town Hall. For further info., call 957- 7414.

TUESDAY, October 7

•Town of Babylon Town Board Meeting: 3:30 p.m., Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Hwy., Lindenhurst. For further info., call 957-3000.

WEDNESDAY, October 8

•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.

•Amityville Bd. of Ed. Special Meeting: 7 p.m., Park Avenue Elementary School, Ireland Place. For further info., call 631-598-6524.

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