The Hempstead Zoning Board of Appeals meets on Wednesday, April 26 at 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Nathan Bennett Pavilion, One Washington St., Hempstead.


School board meetings.


Sewanhaka Central High School Board of Education meets on Tuesday, April 25 at 8 p.m. at Sewanhaka High School, 500 Tulip Ave., Floral Park.


Elmont School District Board of Education meets on Wednesday, April 11 at 8 p.m. at Gotham Avenue School, 181 Gotham Ave., Elmont.


Franklin Square School District Board of Education meets on Tuesday, April 25 at 8 p.m. at Washington Street School, 760 Washington St., Franklin Square.


Valley Stream School District No. 13 Board of Education meets on Tuesday, April 25 at 8 p.m. at Willow Road School, 880 Catalpa Dr., Franklin Square.


Valley Stream Central High School District Board of Education meets on Tuesday, April 4 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 the last Thursday 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. A hearing on the proposed 2006-2007 budget is scheduled for Tuesday, April 4 at 7:30 p.m. at the library.

Special events

Spring craft sale.


St. Boniface Church, 631 Elmont Rd., Elmont, is having a spring craft sale from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 2. All proceeds will benefit parish human services.


Neil Simon's "Fools."


The Wesley Players present "Fools" on Saturdays, March 25 and April 1 at 8 p.m. and Sundays, March 26 and April 2 at 3 p.m. at the Wesley United Methodist Church, 619 Fenworth Blvd., Franklin Square. Tickets are $15; $12 for seniors and children under 12. For reserved seating, call (516) 775-6775.


Fashions by Loehmann's.


St. Catherine of Sienna Parent Association is sponsoring a Fashion Show with Fashions by Loehmann's at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 6 at Jericho Terrace, 249 Jericho Turnpike, Mineola. Tickets are $45 per person. Hors d'oeuvres, dinner, wine and soda are included. For information and reservations, call Fran Ris at (516) 429-1248.


Passover Seder.


Temple B'Nai Israel of Elmont is sponsoring its Second Night Passover Seder on Thursday, April 13 at 6:15 p.m. sharp. Kosher Passover dinner is $33 per person before March 31. A 10 percent late charge will be added. For reservations, make your check out to Temple B'Nai Israel of Elmont and enclose a note stating your name and the number of people attending. Mail to Temple B'Nai Israel of Elmont, 471 Elmont Rd., Elmont, N.Y., 11003 Attn: Janet Maruna.


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.


Elmont F.D. annual fund drive


is scheduled to run through May 14. For 78 years, the Elmont Fire Department has held annual fund drives to raise money for needed items and services not included in the Elmont Fire District budget.


A good portion of these funds are used for additional training, basic maintenance of the firehouses, additional insurance and a hot cup of coffee in the winter or a cold drink in the summer when the 185 members of the department are answering one of the 2,000-plus calls the Elmont FD responds to a year.


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.


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.


Rabbi classes


are on Mondays at 7:30 p.m. through May 22 at Temple B'nai Israel of Elmont, 471 Elmont Rd., Elmont. The topic will be "The Jewish Cycle of Life From Birth to Death As Being Reflected In the Bible and In Rabbinical Literature."


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.


Trip to the Catskills.


Franklin Square Jewish Center members and friends are making a 5-day/4-night trip to Kutsher's Country Club in the Catskills from Monday, May 8 to Friday, May 12. They will also visit the Mighty M Gaming Casino at the Monticello Raceway.


The trip costs $400 per person for a double occupancy and $500 for a single occupancy. The cost includes round trip transportation; all gratuities; lodging in a super deluxe room; 12 meals plus a buffet lunch at the Mighty M; a cocktail party; a different variety show each night; music and dancing before and after each show; and a full day of activities run by Kutsher's staff.


For reservations, call Eli Soblick at (516) 352-9489.

Library Events

Elmont Public Library


1735 Hempstead Turnpike


(516) 354-5280


Test Strategy Tips.


This free program is especially for teens taking the SAT & Regents Exams. Open to teens in grades 8 through 12 on Monday, April 10 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.


Tax help.


The Town of Hempstead Department of Senior Enrichment's VITA Program will offer free tax help for seniors every Monday from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. through April 10.


Learn SAT secrets.


Join Matt from Kaplan Associates for a free program called 'SAT Secrets' on Monday, April 24 from 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. This is scheduled one week before the SAT test, which is on Saturday, May 5.


Bridge 101 (Part II1).


Join Bridge players for Bridge 101 (Part IV) 10 a.m. Tuesdays through April 25. This class will be a continuation of Bridge 101(Part III). Coffee served.


Spring bus trip.


Shop on Orchard Street in downtown Manhattan and lunch at the Peking Duck House. Then embark on a four-hour 'loop tour' of New York City on Thursday, May 18. The bus will leave Elmont library at 8:30 a.m. and return at 7:30 p.m. The cost is $61. For more information, call the library.


Franklin Square Public Library


19 Lincoln Road


(516) 488-3444


Travelogue: Italy.


Laurie Campbell leads a visual tour of Italy in a slide/lecture presentation on Thursday, March 30 at 7 p.m.


Talent runs in the family.


Michelle & Jimmy Moore, Long Island's popular father-daughter act, bring their music, humor, and drama to the library on Sunday, April 23 at 2 p.m.


Sidesplitting.


Glen Anthony, America's funniest new clean comedian, comes to Franklin Square direct from Atlantic City on Sunday, April 30 at 2 p.m.


The future of Social Security.


Lawrence Maffetone gives the history of Social Security, plus the strengthening of Social Security to assure future generations their benefits on Wednesday, April 19 at 2 p.m..