The board’s next meeting, on Tuesday, August 11 at Elmont Road School. It will start at 8 p.m. The meeting will be the last before the start of a new school year.
Sewanhaka Central High School
The Board of Education will hold its next regular meeting on Tuesday, July 14 at Sewanhaka High School Board Room, 3rd floor, at 8 p.m.
Franklin Square Board of Ed.
The board’s next meeting, on Tuesday, August 11 at Elmont Road School. It will start at 8 p.m.
Valley Stream District 13
The Board of Education will hold its next regular business meeting on Tuesday, August 18 at 8 p.m.
Elmont Library Board
The Board of Trustees will hold its next regular meeting on Thursday, July 23. An executive session begins at 7 p.m., followed by the public meeting at 8 p.m.
Franklin Square Library Board
The Board of Trustees will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, July 28 at 7 p.m.
Franklin Square Chamber
The Chamber of Commerce will hold its next meeting, on Wednesday, September 16, at 6 p.m. at Franklin Caterer’s.
Retirees meeting
The Franklin Square Jewish Center Retirees Group will meet on Tuesday, July 28 at 10:30 a.m.
Around town
Membership drive
America Lodge 2245 of the Order of the Sons of Italy in America is conducting their annual membership drive.
The group’s meetings are held at the VFW Hall in Franklin Square.
To request membership, call Sal Palmeri at (516) 328-0333 or Joe Migliore at (516) 352-3808.
Golf outing
Gateway Youth Outreach will be holding a gold outing to benefit their program on Thursday, August 13 at the Lido Golf Club. For more information, call Patrick Boyle at (516) 328-1550.
Caregivers Support Group
On Tuesday, August 11, at 3 p.m., at the Elmont Public Library at 700 Hempstead Turnpike, County Executive Tom Suozzi is sponsoring a group where caregivers can share experiences. Call (516) 227-8900 for more information.
Elmont Library
700 Hempstead Turnpike
(516) 354-5280
Afternoon movies
A movie will be shown every Tuesday at 2 p.m. The movie schedule is as follows:
July 28, “The Pink Panther”
Live animal fun
On Thursday, July 23 at 4 p.m., Green Meadows Farm will bring baby animals to the library, in an effort to educate children and families on the importance of living with Mother Nature. The event is for families with children of all ages. Registration begins July 9 for Elmont Library card holders.
Book buddies
Monday, July 27 at 3 p.m., teens in grades 7-12 are invited to be part of the BOOK BUDDIES program by reading aloud to children age 3-5. All teen buddies must attend an orientation meeting, Monday, July 6, at 1 p.m. to receive an information packet.
Six weeks to a healthier you
On Wednesday, July 29 at 11 a.m., the library will be running a self-management program which provides support for persons with chronic diseases or who care for someone with a chronic disease. Program provided through the Nassau County Department of Senior Affairs in partnership with Stanford University Patient Education Research Center. Sessions meet for six weeks and last 2 1/2 hours. Registration required/limited class size.
Grandparents support group
On Friday, July 24 at 9:30 a.m. the group will hold their monthly meeting. It is an ongoing open discussion group with Sari Flesch, A.A.B.A. and Social Worker. Nassau County Department of Senior Affairs. Coffee and cookies will be served.
Blood Drive
Monday, August 3 from 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The library will be holding a blood drive. The drive is sponsored by New York Blood Center. The Busmobile will be in the library parking lot.
Chess club
Monday, August 3 at 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. learn to be an analytical thinker; a motivative learner and a critical problem solver...and have fun all at the same time! Come in a be part of the Chess Club! For children entering grades 3 through 6th grade. Registration begins June 29.
Franklin Square Library
19 Lincoln Road
(516) 488-3444
Afternoon Movies
A movie will be shown every Thursday at 2 p.m. The movie schedule is as follows:
“The Women,” July 23.
“Frost/Nixon,” July 30.
“Mamma Mia,” August 6
Chess club
The library will be holding a meeting of it’s chess club on Monday, July 27 at 7 p.m.
Summer story time
The library’s next summer story time will be on Wednesday, July 29. It is broken into three groups, 3-4 year-olds at 10 and 11:30 a.m., followed by 4-6 year-olds at 1:30 p.m. Children must be registered in advance.
Zentangle
On Monday, August 3 from 7 to 8:30 p.m., join certified Zentangle teacher, MaryAnn Scheblein-Dawson and learn how Zentangle can be applied to the art of origami! (Participants need to have completed the July 22nd workshop in order to join this one).
Morning book discussion
Join Angela at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 4 for an entertaining morning discussing popular fiction. Books for upcoming discussions are available at the main floor reference desk. Refreshments served! New participants are always welcome. August: Pursuit by Karen Robards
Quilting guild
The library’s quilting group will hold its next meeting on Friday, August 7 at 10 a.m.
Health
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Program
This program aims to help individuals and families recover from the ravages of substance abuse Group and individual therapy sessions, adult and adolescent treatment are available at Peninsula’s Counseling’s Valley Stream location, 70 W. Hawthorne Ave. Contact Trici Baylis, LMSW coordinator, (516) 569-6600.
Project Cares
This social day program is 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
