We are all interested in physical fitness. Please walk and jog safely. Rule number one: obey the rules of the road, specifically for pedestrians. Jog facing traffic, using sidewalks when possible. Obey traffic signals and signs. Remember, while every driver of a vehicle shall exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian, no pedestrian should suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and walk or run into the path of a vehicle that is so close it is impossible for the driver to stop. The rest is common sense, things we have all been told all our lives but perhaps tend to forget. Wear light colors and reflective material at night. Most running shoes are made with reflective material. Check yours. They are especially effective because the running shoes are always in motion. Pay attention, look where you're going, and if you're using your walkman, make sure you can still hear what's going on. Above all remember, the human body is no match for the automobile. In addition, when walking to a destination after dark, walk along the illuminated sidewalk. Never take a shortcut that could bring you into a darkened area away from the view of other pedestrians or vehicular traffic.

Please share this information with your children.

Compliments are due to the recreation department for arranging this season's outstanding Concert Series at the Village Gazebo, located on the Village Green at the corner of Stewart and Hilton Avenues. This week's program is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 12, and will feature The Chaperones, singing Cruise to the Moon and Dance With Me, along with other popular oldies.

The program will begin at 7:15 p.m.; admission is free. Please bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a very pleasant evening. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be held at the Cultural and Performing Arts Center at Cluett Hall at St. Paul's School. Please contact the recreation department (465-4075) with questions pertaining to the concert.

The Town of Hempstead Sanitation Department will conduct the sixth of its monthly S.T.O.P. (Stop Throwing Out Pollutants) programs this Saturday, Aug. 14. The program, which is being held at various locations throughout the Town of Hempstead, will make hazardous waste facilities accessible to as many residents as possible.

The program will be held in Uniondale at the Greenfield Cemetery Garage at 650 Nassau Road - use the Milburn entrance. The hours of operation will be 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Under the S.T.O.P. program, residents are able to take polluting materials to the facility and have them disposed of by a registered professional disposal company, free of charge. The facility will not accept the following materials: ammunition, explosives, fireworks, infectious or medical waste, propane or oxygen tanks, radioactive materials, unlabeled materials and fire extinguishers.