Elmont Board of Education will hold an Audit Committee Meeting on Thursday, Aug. 21 at the Pupil Personnel Offices at 1735 Hempstead Turnpike. The public portion of the meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m.
Franklin Square Elementary School District Board of Education will meet on Wednesday, Sept. 3 at 8 p.m. At this meeting, principals will give a brief report on the opening of school. A report on summer recreation and the Pocono Environmental Education Center Trip will also be presented to the board. Public session will begin at 8 p.m.
The Elmont Memorial Library Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, Aug. 14. An executive session begins at 7 p.m. followed by the public meeting at 8 p.m.
The Franklin Square Public Library Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 26 at 7 p.m. at the library. At the beginning of the meeting, the board may move to go into Executive Session to discuss certain matters in conformity with the law.
The Franklin Square Chamber of Commerce, Inc. will hold its next meeting on Thursday, Sept. 18 at 6:30 p.m. at Carmela?s Restaurant, 981 Hempstead Turnpike. The guest speaker will be Randi Busse, from Workforce Development Group Inc. Bring information about your business to the meeting to share with others. The cost of the dinner is $25 per person. For more information, call (516) 775-0001.
Around Town
?The Boyfriend? will be playing at the Broadhollow Theatre at Elmont through Aug. 24. Set in the 1920s, the story is a romantic comedy about an English heiress who falls in love with a delivery boy. Showtimes are Friday, Aug. 22 at 8 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 23 at 8 p.m., and Sunday, Aug. 24 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $28 for adults, $25 for senior citizens, $18 for students, and $14 for kids under 16. For group information, call (631) 581-2700.
The Wesley United Methodist Church in Franklin Square is offering its Vacation Bible School from Aug. 25 to 29 from 9 a.m. to noon. The school will include a beach party theme, crafts and recreation. The school is for kids ages 5-10 or kids in kindergarten to fourth grade. The cost is $20 a week. There is a $15 charge for a sibling. To register or for more information, (516) 481-1797.
The Community Presbyterian Church of Malverne and the Village of Malverne is inviting the public to join in the cleaning of Pine Brook between Whalen Field and Malverne High School on Aug. 23 from 8 a.m. to noon. Pine Brook It is recommended that volunteers should wear long pants, long sleeve shirts and sturdy shoes. Volunteers should also bring their own gloves. For more information about the clean-up, call (516) 599-3220.
The Franklin Square Chapter Homemakers Membership Drive will be on Tuesday, Sept. 2 at noon at St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 54 Nassau Blvd, in West Hempstead. For more information, call (516) 285-7158.
The Laugh for a Cure 2 fundraiser to benefit the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer will be on Friday, Sept. 5 at 7 p.m., at the Pompei Restaurant in West Hempstead. The event will include dinner, a comedy show and raffles. Tickets are $60 per person and this includes wine. For tickets or more information, call Elisa (516) 445-0418.
The Nassau County Department of Senior Citizen Affairs will host a free Information and Assistance Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 10 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Elmont Memorial Library. Representatives from many different agencies will be available to answer questions, provide information and assist with the completion of any necessary applications for benefits or entitlement programs. For more information, call (516) 227-8934.
Franklin Square Chapter Homemakers Membership Drive will be on Tuesday, Oct. 2 at noon at St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 54 Nassau Blvd in West Hempstead. For more information, call (516) 285- 7158.
Library Events
Elmont Memorial Library
700 Hempstead Turnpike
(516) 354-5280
Tuesday Feature Film for Aug. 26 is ?Welcome Home Leroy Jenkins.? The movie starts at 2 p.m. and is rated PG-13.
Friday at the Movies on Aug. 22 at 2 p.m. will feature ?My Kid Could Paint That.?
Voice of Grandparents Support Group will be held on Friday, Aug. 22 at 9:30 a.m. This open discussion, led by social worker Sari Flesch, allows grandparents to share their experiences and recognize when and how to intervene.
Chi Gong Class will be held on Thursday, Aug. 28 at 10 a.m. Chi Gong is an ancient Chinese system of exercises or movements performed in mediation, which promotes relaxation and inner peace. The class is taught by Cathy Anastasio
Book Discussion will be held on Monday, Aug. 25 at 2 p.m. with librarian Kalpana Mehta. This month?s selection is ?The Namesake? by Jhumpa Lahiri. Coffee and cookies will be served.
Mommy and Me Salsa Party will be on Friday, Aug. 22 at 11 a.m., for children ages 4 ? 8, with participating adults. Learn some basic salsa moves and dance to the music. Registration begins August 8.
Family Pre-School Hour will be on Tuesday, Aug. 26 at 10:15 and 11:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Enjoy one hour of singing, dancing, storytelling, and a craft.
Franklin Square Public Library
19 Lincoln Road
(516) 488-3444
Thursday afternoon at the movies will be every Thursday at 2 p.m. ?Nanny Diaries? will be shown on Aug. 21. ?Ane Austen Book Club? will be shown on Aug. 28.
Caterpillar Bookends will be held on Thursday, Aug. 21 for kids in second through sixth grade. Come to the library to make a set of buggy bookends to keep your own library in order.
Programs for September T.B.A.
Peninsula Counseling Center
73 S. Central Ave., Valley Stream (516) 872-9698
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Program to help individuals and families recover from the ravages of substance abuse is available at the Chemical Dependence Treatment Services. Group and individual therapy sessions, adult and adolescent treatment are available at Peninsula?s Valley Stream location, 73 S. Central Ave. Contact Trici Baylis, LMSW coordinator.
Eating Disorders Program is forming new groups for bulimia and compulsive over-eating. Individual, group and family therapy are also available for treatment of anorexia, bulimia, binge-eating disorder and compulsive over-eating. Julie Livingston, LCSW, conducts the program at 381 Sunrise Highway, Lynbrook. Call (516) 599-1181 for information.
Teen Girls? Socialization Groups that help build self-confidence, enhance social skills and improve academic performance are offered by Peninsula Counseling Center, 124 Franklin Place, Woodmere. Girls ages 14-15 are led by Kathy Schmitt, LMSW. Girls ages 16-18 are led by Kelly Farrell, LMSW. For more information call (516) 569-6600.
Coping with the loss of a spouse is the focus of the group now forming at Peninsula Counseling Center, 124 Franklin Place, Woodmere. Recently bereaved widows and widowers over 60 years of age are invited to join. The group meets Wednesdays from 5 to 6 p.m. Call (516) 569-6600 ext. 278.
High School Boys ages 14-18 are invited to a socialization group. Doing Better with Friends, Family and at School, led by Steven Levey. The group will meet each Wednesday from 5:45 to 7 p.m. at 381 Sunrise Highway, Lynbrook. For information, call (516) 599-1181.
Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals are served in the Pride program. Individual and group counseling in a supportive, gay-affirmative environment. Also, a support group for parents of gay and lesbian individuals. Strict confidence observed. Meets evening hours at the Lawrence office, 270 Lawrence Avenue. Information at 239-1945.
Adults with psychiatric disabilities are invited to enjoy fun and live entertainment at the Meeting Place Clubhouse. Activities include socialization, live shows, music and dancing. Helene Goldberg, MSCRC, directs the program at 108 Franklin Place, Woodmere. Call Steve Vaccaro at (516) 569-4524 Ext. 230.
Project Cares is a social day program for men and women 60 and over who are considered frail due to physical or mental difficulties. The group meets Monday through Thursday at St. Joseph?s Church School Building, Broadway, Hewlett. For information call (516) 374-9278.
Support Group for Parents of Disabled Children provides assistance for those raising a developmentally disabled child. Meets Mondays from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 124 Franklin Place, Woodmere. For more information call Peggy Grosman at (516) 569-6600 Ext. 225.
