Special Events

Retirement talk The Franklin Square Jewish Center Retirees have announced that Bruce Beaver, the former publicist for the Franklin Hospital and the Franklin Square Chamber of Commerce, will address them at their Tuesday, July 27 meeting. His topic will be "Retirement Activities." The meeting will begin at 10:30 a.m. in the Center's Social Hall. All are welcome. The Franklin Square Jewish Center is one block north of Hempstead Turnpike and one block west of New Hyde Park Road - Franklin Avenue intersection. For additional information about this program, please call Henry at 561-8734.
West Point Band The U.S. Military Academy has announced a change of date for its annual free West Point Band Concert at the John M. Smith Bandshell on the Valley Stream Village Green. The new date has been moved up to Thursday, August 5, at 8 p.m. The concert, as always, will showcase the finest in military band repertoire and spirited, toe-tapping music. Concertgoers need to bring a lawn chair to the Village Green, which is located on Valley Stream Blvd., behind Village Hall and the Waldinger Library. If it rains on August 5, the concert will be held in Central High School's Keller Auditorium on Fletcher Avenue.
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.
Kids Art Spend your summer days creatively. Join Creative Art Space for Kids in Lynbrook for a summer filled with artful adventures. DRAWING & PAINTING - POTTERY/SCULPTURE - MIXED MEDIA: Students will be introduced to working with acrylic paints, pastels, pottery/clay and other various materials. In-depth art projects in will be encouraged for the term of the session. Students work with their imaginations with emphasis placed on developing, expressing and celebrating their own personal artistic style. This is a 6 week program: starting July 8- August 13 (12 classes) on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for ages 5-12. And on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for ages 9-12. For additional information, Contact: Carlo Thertus at CASK Foundation. Phone: 516-596-4278, Fax: 516-596-4212. E-mail: info@caskfoundation.org. Web site: www.caskfoundation.org.
Cinderella, Cinderella Plaza Theatre Productions will be staging the classic fairy tale at Rath Park in Franklin Square on July 26 at 10:30 a.m., Echo Park in West Hempstead on July 29 at 1:30 p.m. and Averill Blvd. Park in Elmont on July 30 at 10:30 a.m. The show is free and open to the public, so arrive early and bring lawn chairs or blankets. For more information, call the Town of Hempstead at (516) 292-9000 ext. 480 or visit www.toh.li.
Exchange families neededWorld Exchange, a non-profit, international exchange program, is seeking host families for this summer. Hosts are needed to share their homes with French teenagers, ages 15-19, from July 12th-31. Families interested in hosting a student should contact Alan or Diana Weinstein at (516) 538-4553.
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 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: July 21.
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
Tai Chi Join us on Friday, August 13 at 10:30 a.m. for a tai chi class led by Rene Harris and Bob Janowsky of the Chen School of Taiqui. The classes will be followed by meditation. The classes are ongoing and held the second Friday and the fourth Thursday of each month. No fourth Thursday class in June. Coffee served.
Family literacy Nassau BOCES Adult Learning Center has developed a FREE program designed to help families improve their English language skills and learn about their community and country. Aimed at parents/caregivers and their children ages 6 - 11, the Family Literacy and Civics program will be held at the Elmont Public Library on Saturdays from 10 a. m. - 12 noon. Call the Reference Desk to sign-up: 354-5280 ext. 2. Join the knowledgeable BOCES staff and share this interactive educational experience as a family.
Board meeting The Elmont Public Library Board of Trustees will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, June 24 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.
Writer's group The Writer's Group under the direction of Denise Brosokas meets in the library on the third Tuesday of every month to share ideas and offer support and guidance. Join the group Tuesday, July 20 at 7:30 p.m. and share your writing.
Friday feature film Join us on Friday, July 23 at 2:00 p.m. for a showing of IT RUNS IN THE FAMILY, a drama spanning three generations of the Grombergs, a highly successful, but somewhat dysfunctional New York family. Starring: Michael Douglas, Kirk Douglas, Rory Culkin, Cameron Douglas. 109 minutes PG-13.
Franklin Square Public Library
19 Lincoln Road
(516) 488-3444
Board meeting The Franklin Sqaure Library Board will next meet on Tuesday, July 20 at 7:30 p.m. The board may go into exec session to discuss certain matter within the confines of the law. Otherwise, the public is invited.
Elder law Please join us on Monday, August 16 at 2 p.m. as attorney Ronald Spirn discusses the finer points of a living will.