Special Events

Jump Start In a program first required three years ago by the NYS Education Department, the Valley Stream High School District is offering "Project Jump Start" this summer as an orientation to ELL (English Language Learners) in grades 7-12 who are moving into the district from other countries. The two-week free program, to be held at Valley Stream North High School on Herman Avenue in Franklin Square, where the ESL (English as a Second Language) program is offered during the school year, will take place during the weeks of August 23 and 30, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m.-12 noon. The purpose of the "Jump Start" program is to provide students new to this country with an opportunity to become familiar with their new language, new school and the social/ academic setting before the school year starts. The program is free, but transportation is not provided to North High School. To register, please call the ESL Coordinator at North High School's main office, 564-5510.

Bowling league The Elmont Jewish Center Sisterhood Bowling League is looking for bowlers, both men and women, of all ages for their winter league starting in Sept. The league is non-sectarian and welcomes all on Thursday at 12:30 p.m. at Bellrose Lanes. Call Jean at 775-5078 for more.

Sing out The Wesley United Methodist Church in Franklin Square is looking for new members, enterr grades 7 through 12, for their Fully Alive in Christ Youth Choir. They will meet Thursday nights at 6:30 p.m. starting on Sept. 9. Call 481-1797 for more.

McCarthy speaks The Franklin Square Jewish Center retirees has announced that Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy, Member of Congress will address them on Tuesday, September 7. Their meeting will begin at 10:30 AM in the Center's Social Hall. All are welcome. The Franklin Square Jewish Center is located one block North of Hempstead Turnpike and one block West of the New Hyde Park Road, Franklin Avenue Intersection. For additional information about this meeting, please call Henry at 561-8734.

Blood drive The Franklin Square Lions club is sponsoring the second of its three annual blood drives on Wednesday, September 1, at the VFW Hall, 68 Lincoln Road, Franklin Square, from 3:30 pm. to 9:00 p.m. To make this successful, we need your help. Please try to come down and support us in this important community event. Should you have any questions, please feel free to call us at 354-4190. Thank you for your support.

Old time hockey, coach!Carey High School Icehawks hockey tryouts will be held at Iceland Ice Rink on Hillside Avenue in New Hyde Park on Monday, Aug. 30 from 6-7:30 p.m. and Wednesday, Sept. 1 from 6-7:30 p.m. Tryouts are open to all H. Frank Carey students, private school students districted for Carey or West Hempstead whose private school does not field an ice hockey team, any 6th graders attending John, Polk or Washington Street elementary schools, any West Hempstead School District students in grades 6 through 11 only for either the middle school or JV team. The cost for the tryouts is $75 for all three sessions payable the first session. Please make checks payable to "Icehawks Hockey." If you cannot attend the first tryout or there are any questions, call Pat Mione at 775-4650.

Homemakers The Franklin Square/Floral Park Chapter of Homemakers will host their new membership drive on Sept. 7 at noon at St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 54 Nassau Blvd., West Hempstead. Call 285-7158 for more.

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.

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 Wed. 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: Sept. 15.

W. Hempstead JCC Events. Jewish Community Center of West Hempstead, 711 Dogwood Ave., West Hempstead. Daily Minyan Services: Mon.-Thurs.: 6:40 a.m.& 8 p.m.; Friday: 6:40 a.m. & candle lighting; Sun.: 8:30 a.m. & 8 p.m.

Library Events

Elmont Public Library

1735 Hempstead Turnpike

(516) 354-5280

Friday feature films Join us on Friday, August 27 at 2 p.m. for a showing of LORD OF THE RINGS THE TWO TOWERS, a drama. Sauron's forces increase. His allies grow. The Ringwraiths return in an even more frightening form. Saruman's army of Urak Hai is ready to launch an assault against Aragorn and the people of Rohan. Starring: Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen. 179 minutes R.

Health assessments June Friedel, R.N., will help identify problems associated with blood pressure, weight control and medication monitoring. She will be available to answer individual questions and for one-on-one counseling. Sponsored by the Nassau County Department of Senior Citizen Affairs, this is an ongoing program held the third Thursday of each month. Join us on Sept. 16 at 10 a.m. for this month's session.

Grandparents talking Every month, grandparents gather to share experiences and recognize when and how to intervene, under the guidance of Beatrice Nechin, BSSW, of the Nassau County Dept. of Senior Citizen Affairs. Join us on Friday, Aug. 27 at 11 a.m. and become a partner in our ongoing open discussion group. A meditation/discussion group at 9:30 a.m. will precede the support group.

Board meeting The Elmont Public Library Board of Trustees will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, September 23 at 7:30 p.m. Motion may be made to meet in executive session in accordance with the law. The public is welcome to attend.

Nutri-talk Join us on Wednesday, September 8 at 11:00 a.m. for a nutrition class with Alexandra "Sasha" Averko, Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator. You will have the opportunity to have Sasha answer your nutrition questions.

Closings The Elmont Public Library will be closed on Saturday, Sunday and Monday, Labor Day Weekend. The library will reopen again on Sundays beginning September 12. The Library will be open on Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. beginning September 11.

Caf time Film historian Seena Edelman will be in full costume as Liz Taylor herself and will take you on a visit to Tinseltown. Learn about the private life of one of the world's highest paid performers and enjoy some trivia games along the way. Join us on Friday, Sept. 10 at 1 p.m. Bring a brown bag lunch for 12 noon. Coffee will be served.

Senior fair Join us on Thursday, September 9 between 10 a.m. and 12 noon for a Senior Citizens Information & Assistance Fair. Gain information and assistance with applications for benefits and entitlements. The Fair will provide blood pressure screening, food stamp, EPIC and HEAP applications, health insurance and financial counseling, legal, housing and consumer information, Medicare and Medicaid assistance, services for Veterans and the physically challenged, Social Security information, and volunteer and employment opportunities. Refreshments will be provided.

Franklin Square Public Library

19 Lincoln Road

(516) 488-3444

Thursday movies Join us Thursday, Aug. 26, at 2 p.m. for a showing of "Calendar Girls," starring Helen Mirren and Julie Walters.

Sunday programs Join us on Sundays at 2 p.m. for a delightful afternoon of entertainment. On October 3, Dale Friedman sings the music of the 1940's. On October 17, the Italian-American comedy "Old World to New," presented by Salvatore Primeggia.