The Hempstead Town Board meets on June 19 at 10:30 a.m. at Nathan Bennett Pavilion, One Washington St., Hempstead.
The Hempstead Zoning Board of Appeals meets on June 13 at 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Nathan Bennett Pavilion, One Washington St., Hempstead.
School board meetings.
The Elmont School District Board of Education meets on June 19 at 7:30 p.m. at Dutch Broadway School, 1880 Dutch Broadway, Elmont.
The Sewanhaka Central High School District Board of Education meets on June 26 at 8 p.m. at Sewanhaka High School, 500 Tulip Ave., Floral Park.
Library board meetings.
Elmont Library Board of Trustees meet every last Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the library, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont.
Franklin Square Library Board of Trustees meet the last Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the library, 19 Lincoln Rd., Franklin Square.
Special events
Pancake breakfast June 10.
The Franklin Square Lions Club is hosting its spring pancake breakfast on June 10 from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the V.F.W. Hall, 68 Lincoln Rd., Franklin Square. Admission is $5 for adults, $2.50 for children. For more information, call (516) 354-4190.
Town Health Fair to provide free services to seniors.
The Town of Hempstead is hosting its annual Health and Wellness Fair for senior residents on Thursday, June 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lido Beach Town Park. The Fair is sponsored by the Town in cooperation with South Nassau Communities Hospital, Winthrop-University Hospital and Nassau University Medical Center. Among the free services provided at the fair are blood pressure, glaucoma, hearing, chiropractic, podiatry and blood glucose screenings. For further information, contact the Department of Senior Enrichment at (516) 485-8100.
Vendors wanted in August.
St. Catherine of Sienna Church will host its annual Festival Aug. 8-12. Due to demand, the vendor¹s market will be expanded. Vendor space is limited and available on a first come, first serve basis. There will be no duplication of vendors such as Pampered Chef, Mary Kay or Tupperware. Only the first to apply will be accepted. About 10 feet of space is available for a $300 non-refundable donation per space for all five days. Vendors must supply their own tables and chairs. Festival is outdoors, rain or shine. For more information, call Paula at (516) 352-0146, ext. 381.
GYO golf outing Aug. 16.
Gateway Youth Outreach of Elmont will host its annual golf outing on Aug. 16 at the Lido Golf Club. Breakfast is at 10:30 a.m., with a noon shotgun start. For more information, call (516) 328-1550.
Good Shepherd Hospice seeks volunteers to help patients and families at home with emotional support and practical assistance. Call Lucille at (516) 485-3060.
Young widows meetings.
The Young Widows and Widowers
Social Group, a non-sectarian, non-profit organization of widows and widowers between the ages of 40 and 65, meet on the third Wednesday of every month from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at St. Joseph¹s Roman Catholic Church, Franklin Avenue and Fifth Street, Garden City. There is a $3 fee for members and a $5 fee for non-members. For more information, call Sandy at (516) 996-6574.
Grace United Methodist Church thrift shop is open every Monday and Thursday, and the second Saturday of the month, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The thrift shop is located at 21 South Franklin Ave. Call (516) 825-1182 for more info.
Library Events
Elmont Memorial Library
700 Hempstead Turnpike
(516) 354-5280
Scholarship fund-raiser.
The Elmont Memorial Library Board of Trustees and the BroadHollow Theatre Group want to raise money for four college scholarships ‹ two for graduating students from Elmont Memorial High School and two for students from Sewanhaka High School.
Tickets to a live performance of Learner & Loewe¹s My Fair Lady are $23, with proceeds earmarked for the scholarships. Tickets are available for June 8 at 8 p.m., June 9 at 8 p.m., and June 10 at 3 p.m. Tickets mcan be purchased at the main branch (700 Hempstead Turnpike), the Alden Manor Branch (799 Elmont Rd.), and at theStewart Manor Branch (100 Covert Ave.) during regular library hours. For more information, call (516) 354-5280 ext. 221.
Franklin Square Public Library
19 Lincoln Rd.
(516) 488-3444
Golden anniversary June 16.
The Franklin Square Public Library Board of Trustees is hosting a celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the dedication of the library building at 19 Lincoln Rd., on June 16, 2007 from 11 a.m. 3 p.m. The celebration will include a performance by the Banjo Rascals at 1:00 p.m. as well as the storytelling talents of Frank and Dee in their unique and entertaining program ³Frankly Speaking.²
