The Hempstead Town Board meets on Tuesday, July 11 at 10:30 a.m. at Nathan Bennett Pavilion, One Washington St., Hempstead.

The Hempstead Zoning Board of Appeals meets on Wednesday, June 28 at 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Nathan Bennett Pavilion, One Washington St., Hempstead.

School board meetings.

Elmont School District board will meet on Thursday, July 6 at 7:30 p.m. at Elmont Road School, 135 Elmont Rd., Elmont.

Franklin Square School District board will meet on Wednesday, July 5 at 8 p.m. at Washington Street School, 760 Washington St., Franklin Square.

Valley Stream Central High School District board will meet on Tuesday, July 11 at 8 p.m. at Memorial Jr. High School cafeteria B, 300 Fletcher Ave., Valley Stream.

Library board meetings.

Elmont Library Board of Trustees meet on Thursday, June 15 of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the library, 1735 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

Nassau Coliseum Fair.

The annual Nassau Coliseum Fair returns through July, with more than 100 rides, games and free attractions including Dondi, the performing elephant, Animal Park Adventure and daredevil acts. The Fair opens at 5 p.m. on Fridays and 1 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Monday, July 3 and Tuesday, July 4. Admission is $8 and parking is free. For more information, visit www.nassaufair.com or call (631) 501-3410 ext. 10.

Defensive driving course.

St. James the Just Church sponsors a safety defensive driving class on Saturday, July 15 from 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. Completion of class is a 10 percent reduction in auto insurance premiums for three years and four points in auto violation reduction. The fee is $35. For more information, call Cathy at (516) 354-2316.

May, the Irish Psychic

gives readings every Monday night at 6:30 at Billy Brady's Saloon, 677 Hempstead Tpke. in Franklin Square. For reservations, call (516) 485-2320.

Married, couples, singles

who are 55 and over are invited to an interactive workshop entitled "My Time Is Your Time" on the third Tuesday of every month at the Catholic Charities Franklin Square Senior Center, 619 Fenworth Blvd., Franklin Square. Network, share and enlighten your knowledge on all matters that concern you and your family.

Carey's Golden Anniversary.

H. Frank Carey High School celebrates its 50th anniversary with a full buffet dinner on Satuday, November 25 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the school, 230 Poppy Ave., Franklin Square. Visit with old friends and teachers, with proceeds benefitting the Carey Alumni Association.The cost is $50 per person. For more information, contact Joyce Hupe at RONALDANDJOY@aol.com.

Free mammograms.

Nassau University Medical Center offers free mammography screenings the third Wednesday of every other month from 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. at St. Boniface Church, 631 Elmont Rd., Elmont. Women must be over 40, have proof of Nassau County residency and not pregnant or nursing. All health insurance is accepted and there is no charge for the service other than insurance coverage. Call (516) 354-0744 for an appointment Monday - Friday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Bring your physician's name and address with you.

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 Public Library

1735 Hempstead Turnpike

(516) 354-5280

Franklin Square Public Library

19 Lincoln Road

(516) 488-3444

Benjamin Franklin stamps.

On April 11, Franklin Square Postmaster Roslyn Britt unveiled four new Benjamin Franklin stamps to mark his 300th birthday at a ceremony at Franklin Square Library. To honor the event, the Franklin Square Historical Society is making available to the public an official commemorative envelope with the stamps and postmark of April 11. The Benjamin Franklin silhouette envelope with one stamp, is $3; Benjamin Franklin silhouette envelope with four different stamps is $5; Franklin Square Historical Society-endorsed envelope with one stamp is $3. Mail the request to the Franklin Square Historical Society, P.O. Box 45, Franklin Square, N.Y. 11010, with payment and preference of envelope.

Child safety ID program.

The Town of Hempstead will visit on Thursday, June 29 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. with its Child Safety Identification Program. The Town offers to take childrens' fingerprints and photograph free of charge. The Child ID kit is given to the child's family. All children and teens, ages birth to 18, are welcome.