Memorial Day Next Monday, May 31, is Memorial Day. All federal, state, post, school and library offices will be closed. The Franklin Square parade begins at 9:30 a.m. at the VFW Hall on Lincoln Rd. The Elmont parade begins on School St. at 9 a.m.and will work its way to a ceremony at Veteran's Plaza.

Vendors wanted for a flea market at Wesley United Methodist Church, Fenworth Blvd. and Dogwood Ave., Franklin Square, on Saturday, June 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. $15 a space. Bring your own table. Call 481-1797 between 9 a.m. and noon for more.

Blood Drive The Franklin Square Lions Club will host a blood drive on Wednesday, June 2 at the VFW Hall on Lincoln Rd., from 3:30 p.m. 9 p.m. Call 354-4190 for more. Each donation gets a free ticket to the...

Pancake breakfast on Sunday, June 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Adults $5, Children $2.50. Brought to you by the Lions Club; at St. James the Just Church, 858 Roosevelt St., Franklin Square.

Valmont Civic The Valmont Civic Association holds it's meetings on the first Monday of every month at the Elmont Public Library at 7:30 p.m.

Sons of Italy The Sons of Italy in America is seeking new members to join America Lodge #2245. Raising funds for charities and scholarships, the lodge meets every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the VFW Hall on Lincoln Rd., Franklin Square. Call Sal Palmeri at 328-0333 for more information.

No Cost Mammography St. Boniface Church in Elmont and the Nassau County Dept. of Health will host a free mammography service in their parking lot every third Wednesday of each month from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. For women aged 40 and over. Call 354-0744 to register. Next date: June 16.

W. Hempstead JCC Events. Jewish Community Center of West Hempstead, 711 Dogwood Avenue, West Hempstead. Daily Minyan Services: Monday-Thursday: 6:40 a.m.& 8 p.m.; Friday: 6:40 a.m. & candle lighting; Sunday: 8:30 a.m. & 8 p.m.

Rabbi speaks On Tuesday evening, June 1, the Elmont Jewish Center Sisterhood will have as guest speaker Rabbi Stephen Polter, Rabbi at the Elmont Jewish Center, an accomplished attorney and Rabbi, who will discuss his book "From Bris to Barrister," a wonderful compilation of essays, exposes and dissertations about the most complex, critical and profound issues in life.The time is 8 p.m. All are welcome to attend for a refreshing and delightful evening. The Elmont Jewish Center is located at 500 Elmont Road, Elmont. For further information/ directions, call the Center at 488-1616.

Library Events

Elmont Public Library

1735 Hempstead Turnpike

(516) 354-5280

Movie matinee On Friday, May 28 at either 10:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. we will be showing the movie Smile For Auntie. All are welcome. No registration is necessary.

Show time We will be showing the movie Far From Home on Saturday, May 29 at 2 p.m. for children in grades K and up. All are welcome; no registration necessary.

Father's Day craft Join us Saturday, June 5 and make something special for that exceptional "Man" in your life! Children ages 3 - K (with an adult) are invited to come at 1 p.m. and children in grades 1 - 6 should come at 2 p.m. Registration begins on May 29 for Library patrons.

Friday Feaure Film Join us on Friday, June 4 at 2 p.m. for a showing of ANALYZE THAT, a comedy about Paul Vitti, a New York gangster who is released into the custody of his psychiatrist, Ben Sobel. Starring: Robert De Niro, Billy Crystal, Lisa Kudrow, Joe Viterelli. 97 minutes R.

Poetry workshop Join us Tuesday, June 1 at 3:30 p.m. Dr. Opyr is the author of five collections of poetry and has been published in numerous journals and magazines. Participants in the workshop will have the opportunity to write poetry and share what they've written. Bring paper and pen and the desire to expand your knowledge and enjoyment of writing good poems!

Starting over Divorced, single and widowed men and women, please join us Sunday, June 6 at 12:30 p.m. Living alone does not have to mean being alone. Let's get together and share in developing ideas for good health, good cheer, and a positive future. This will be an ongoing program. Bring a brown bag lunch. Coffee served.

Tax forum Join us on Thursday, June 3 at 7 p.m. for a tax forum with Donald X. Clavin, Jr., Receiver of Taxes. Mr. Clavin will be addressing issues such as property tax exeamptions, challenging your tax assessment, payment dates and locations, tax discounts and new tax bill design.

Lonesome Traveler Join us on Sunday, June 6 at 2 p.m. for a musical show about singer/songwriters Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger and Lee Hays. Lonesome Traveler, a new narrative musical about the legendary folk groups, The Weavers and The Almanacs, has 18 songs including "Tzana Tzana," "Goodnight Irene" and "If I Had a Hammer."

Chair exercise Join us on Friday, June 4 and Friday, June 18 at 10 a.m. for exercise classes led by RSVP volunteer instructor Juana Thornhill and assistants Millie Danko and Shigeko Watanabe. Coffee served.

Caregiver support group Join us on Tuesday, June 8 at 2 p.m. for an open meeting for all caregivers led by Beatrice Nechin, BSSW, Nassau County Senior Citizen Community Liaison. Sponsored by the Nassau County Department of Senior Citizen Affairs. Time to talk! Bring a brown bag lunch. This is an ongoing program held the second Tuesday of each month.

Franklin Square Public Library

19 Lincoln Road

(516) 488-3444

Movie time Join us Thursday afternoons at 2 p.m. This week, May 27, "The Good Thief." Next week, June 3, "View From the Top."

Bubble Science On Saturday, May 29 at 2 p.m., the Long Island Children's Museum is back for kids grades 1-6. Register now.

Book Talk Join us on Tuesday, June 15 at 1 p.m. as we discuss "Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress" by Sijie Dai. Copies available at the front desk.