The Hempstead Town Board meets on Tuesday, Feb 7 at 7 p.m. at Nathan Bennett Pavilion, One Washington St., Hempstead.


The Hempstead Zoning Board of Appeals meets on Wednesday, Feb. 8 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 has a budget hearing planned for Tuesday, Jan. 31 at 7 p.m. at the Central Administrative Offices, 77 Landau Ave., Floral Park.


Elmont School District Board of Education meets on Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 8 p.m. at Clara H. Carlson School, 235 Belmont Blvd., Elmont.


Franklin Square School District Board of Education meets on Wednesday, Feb 8 at 8 p.m. at Washington Street School, 760 Washington St., Franklin Square.


Valley Stream Central High School District Board of Education meets on Tuesday, Feb. 14 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.

Special events

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.


Medicare lesson.


Medicare coordinator Elicia Forbes discusses Medicare Part D prescription drug insurance on Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 10:30 a.m. at the Franklin Square Jewish Center, 47 Pacific Ave., Franklin Square.


Terrorism expert.


The Elmont East End Civic Club invites U.S. Customs Service Supervising Agent Michael Hegler to discuss terrorism, drug seizures and homeland security on Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the Averill Park Community Room, 145 Averill Blvd., Elmont.


Girl Scout Valentine Dance.


The West Hempstead/Franklin Square Association of Girl Scouts is having its annual Volunteer/Daughter Dance on Friday, Feb. 10 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Washington Street School, 760 Washington St. in Franklin Square. The cost is $3 per person and includes pizza, beverages and a patch. For more information, call Anne Brusca at (516) 385-4619.


Defensive driving class.


St. James the Just Church is sponsoring a defensive driving class on Saturday, Feb. 11 from 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church, 858 Roosevelt St. in Franklin Square. The cost is $35. For more information, call Cathy at (516) 354-2316.


Nassau Homemakers.


The Stewart Manor chapter meets at the Stewart manor Fire House on Covert Avenue in Stewart Manor on Tuesday, Feb. 14 at 7:30 p.m.


Rabbi classes.


Are scheduled to begin on Monday, March 6 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.


Dinner dance.


The 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc. will be presenting its Annual Awards Dinner Dance at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury on Saturday, March 18. The Annual Awards Dinner Dance will begin at 8 p.m. and end at 1 p.m. For more information and reservations contact the 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc. at (516) 538-6318.

Library Events

Elmont Public Library


1735 Hempstead Turnpike


(516) 354-5280


Lunch and learn.


The Nassau County Police Department 5th Precinct's Community Affairs department is sponsoring a Home Security Forum on Friday, Feb. 3 at 12:30 p.m.


Chair exercise classes.


Join RSVP volunteer instructors Isabel Batson, Juana Thornhill and assistants Millie Danko and Shigeko Watanabe for chair exercise classes on Fridays, Feb. 3 and 17 at 10 a.m. for exercise classes. Coffee served.


Tax help.


Hofstra University's VITA Program will offer free tax help beginning Saturday, Feb. 4 from 11 a.m. -2 p.m. Sessions will continue every Saturday through April 1.


Victorian Valentine tea party.


Take a journey back in time. Celebrate life through romance and fun on Sunday, Feb. 5 at 2:30 p.m. for an afternoon of fun with Tania.


Refreshments will be served. Please call the library for seating.


Starting over.


Calling divorced, single and widowed men and women. Get together and share in developing ideas for good health, good cheer and a positive future on Sunday, Feb. 5 at 12:30 p.m. Bring a brown bag.


Bridge 101 (Part IV).


Join Bridge players for Bridge 101 (Part IV), Tuesdays Feb. 7 and 21 at 10 a.m. This class is a continuation of Bridge 101(Part III).


All about disability benefits.


Learn about Long Term Disability and Social Security Disability Benefits on Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. In this program, learn the strategies and potential pitfalls when applying for both these benefits to maximize post-disability income.


Ask the nutritionist.


Join Alexandra Sasha Averko, registered dietician and certified diabetes educator, on Wednesday, Feb 8 at 11.a.m.


Love Knots craft with Nancy.


Make a Love Knot in time for Valentine's Day on Friday, Feb. 10 at 12:30 a.m. Attach a note to someone you love.


All about eBay.


Learn how to use eBay, the world's most popular online auction Web site, to buy and sell items, from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Feb. 11. Prerequisites: Computer K and Computer 1st Grade for Grownups or equivalent computer knowledge. Registration begins Feb. 4 for non-patrons.


Story times.


Story times are starting up again! Play Pals is a story time for children ages 18 - 29 months (with an adult). This program runs for six weeks on Tuesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. or 11:45 a.m. through March 14.


Franklin Square Public Library


19 Lincoln Road


(516) 488-3444


Crafts and special programs.


All craft programs are held at 4 p.m. and have a materials fee of $1. Each class has a limit of 25 participants.

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Grades 1-3 are invited to design love bugs with styrofoam balls, paint, pipe cleaners and hearts on Monday, Feb. 13.


Winter story time.


Winter sessions of story time will have classes at the following times through March 1:

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2.5-year-olds to 3-year-olds - Thursdays at 10 a.m.

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3-year-olds to Wednesdays at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m.

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4-year-olds - Thursdays at 1:30 p.m.

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All 2.5-year -old classes are limited to 15 children and their parents.

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3-year-old classes are limited to 20 children and 4-year-old classes are limited to 25.