Elmont F.D. Fund drive Starting the week of Jan. 23, envelopes with information will be sent out to all residents of Elmont for the annual Fire Department Fund Drive. Please read the information and send in your donation to a cause that protects you and your neighbors. Fund drive will be held from Jan. 23 to April 30.


Casting call The Wesley United Methodist players are on the hunt for new talent, needing two males to play a KGB Agent or a sultan for their production of Woody Allen's "Don't Drink the Water." Call Linda at 481-1797 for more.


Laugh it up The Franklin Square Jewish Center Retirees Group, 47 Pacific Avenue, invite you to their next meeting on March 8 at 10:30 a.m. in the social hall. Topic: Laughter is the Best Medicine with guest speaker Patti Eaton, director of community relations for the Visiting Nurse Association. Call 561-8734 for more.


SEPTA seeks vendors the Special Education PTA in Valley Stream, needs vendors for its second annual Spring Fair Fri., March 11, from 6 to 10 p.m. The fair will be held in the cafeteria and gym of Memorial Junior High. SEPTA represents all 14 elementary and secondary schools in the community. Anyone who wishes to reserve a table for $50 are asked to call SEPTA president Annmarie Giunta at (516) 872-9846, or send a check, made out to VS SEPTA, to 152 Bismark Ave., Valley Stream, NY 11581. Set-up time for vendors is 4:30 p.m. Memorial Junior High is located at 320 Fletcher Ave.


Once on this Island Elmont Memorial would like to invite all to the spring musical, "Once on this Island" on March 4th and 5th at 7:30pm in Elmont's auditorium. Directed by Elmont's Music Chairperson Eileen Kramer and choreographed by Jessica Torres, the musical cast consisting of students grades 9-12 will be selected by audition. The musical is produced by music teachers Christine Johnson and Lisa Kolb. Students will be re-creating the Broadway musical based on the novel, My Love, My Love by Rosa Guy. It is a story of one girl's quest to test the strength of her love against the powerful forces of prejudice, hatred, and death. The play takes place on a Caribbean island.Tickets are $6.00 and can be bought at the door. For other ticket information, please call (516) 488-9227. The production will be spectacular. Don't miss this fantastic event!


Young GOP The Nassau Young Republicans will be honoring FoxNews Contributor and Westchester County District Attorney Jeanine Pirro at their annual Freedom Gala & Awards Dinner to be held on Thursday, April 28 at Sandcastle Caterers in Franklin Square. The dinner will take place between 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. Sandcastle Caterers is located at 519 Franklin Avenue, Franklin Square. Call Christopher Bastardi at 581-2862.


AARP meeting AARP Elmont Chapter 5232 meets at 1 p.m. the first Monday of every month at The Elmont Public Library. For further information, call 775 - 9046.


Fashion show The Clara H. Carlson Sixth Grade Committee in Elmont will be hosting their 6th Annual Fashion Show on March 11, at Pompeii Restaurant in West Hempstead. This event will be to help raise funds for our children's end of the year activities. Some teachers, parents and even custodians have volunteered to model for this event. Call 326-5570 for more info.


Board meetings The Elmont School District will host a budget workshop on Tuesday, March 15 in the Covert Avenue auditorium, followed by a presentation in each of the six schools in the district: Tuesday, April 5 at Covert Avenue School Library, Thursday, April 7 at Stewart Manor School Library, Monday, April 11 at Clara H. Carlson Auditorium, Wednesday, April 13 at Alden Terrace School Library, Thursday, May 5 at Dutch Broadway School Library and Thursday, May 12 at Gotham Avenue Auditorium. All meetings begin at 7:30 p.m.The next regular meeting of the Franklin Square School District will follow a 7:30 p.m. building tour of Washington Street School on Wednesday, March 9. There will be an additional Board Work Session on Wednesday, April 6, at the Washington Street School at 7:30 p.m. The Sewanhaka Central High School board will next meet and discuss the budget on March 22, 8 p.m., in Sewanhaka High School's upstairs meeting room. The Valley Stream Central High School District Board of Education is meeting March 8 at 8 p.m. in the Memorial Junior High School Cafeteria B. District 13's board is meeting March 22 at 8 p.m. at the James A. Dever School.

Library Events

Elmont Public Library


1735 Hempstead Turnpike


(516) 354-5280.


www.nassaulibrary.org/elm


Pre-School Storytime for children ages 3 _ - 5 will be held Wednesdays beginning January 26 -April 13 @ either 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Registration is underway.


Tiny Tots for children ages 2 and 3 (with an adult) and begins Thursday January 27- March 31 @ 10:30 a.m. Registration is underway.


Stories 'N Snacks is a program for our youngsters in grades K - 2. This program is every Thursday beginning January 27-April 14 @ 4 p.m. Registration is underway.


Tax Help The VITA Program-Town of Hempstead Department of Senior Enrichment will be here with free tax help for everyone beginning Monday, February 14, from 1 - 3 p.m. Sessions will continue every Monday through April 11 with the exception of February 21. The VITA Program-Hofstra University will be here with free tax help for everyone beginning Saturday, February 5 from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Sessions will continue every Saturday through April 9.


Young adult workshop Young Adults in grades 5 - 9 are invited to our From Clay to Pot craft Tuesday, March 8 @ 4 p.m. Learn how to work with clay. Registration begins February 22


Franklin Square Public Library


19 Lincoln Road


(516) 488-3444


Native American storytelling On Saturday, March 5 at 2 p.m., John Two Crows is here to tell entertaining stories to children in grades 2-5. Registration begins on Monday, February 28.


SAT help Back by popular demand -- two sessions of SAT preparation. These workshops coincide with the spring SAT exams being given this spring. Saturday, February 26 2:30 - 4:30 p.m and Saturday, March 5 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Registration begins Saturday, February 12 and is limited to 15. First preference is given to seniors and juniors.


Paint a plate Craftsperson Joanne McGerty offers programs which appeal to all ages. Not only do you learn to make a beautiful and useful craft but everyone has such a good time! On Wednesday, March 2, at 1 p.m. Transform a clear plate into a work of art using sponge painting techniques, stencils, and designs. Registration begins on Monday, February 14. Fee for materials is $5.00.


Hot air balloons On Monday, March 14, kids in grades 1-3 use your imagination to decorate a hot air balloon lantern. Registration begins on Monday, February 28.


Pinata Pets On Tuesday, March 15, Make a dog or cat pi–ata. Grades 4-6. Registration begins on Monday, February 28.


Who done it? Friday, March 11 at 4:00 p.m. Uh-oh, Wanda Tuggle is in BIG TROUBLE! The valuable present her grandmother gave her is missing. Could someone have stolen it? It's up to you (if you are in grades 3-6) to solve this mystery! Registration begins Monday, February 28.


Thursday movies At 2 p.m. On March 3, "The Godsend." On March 10, "In America."


Express yourself Thursday, March 10 at 7 p.m. Art historian and critic Vensa Mison discusses Expressionism, an artistic movement which made its mark at the beginning of the 20th century predominantly in Northern Europe, including Germany. Expressionism aims to reflect the artist's state of mind rather than the reality of the external world.


All Luck On Sunday, March 20, Jimmy Moore presents THE IRISH SHOW. It's a great day for the Irish with music from Broadway to Blarney celebrating the day for the wearin' o' the green! This show is NOT just for St. Patrick's Day, but can be enjoyed all year long. So come join him for an upbeat show of Irish fun that'll get your Irish eyes smiling!


Board meeting The Franklin Square Library Board of Trustees will next meet on Tuesday, Jan. 25 at 7:30 p.m. Public invited after exec session.


ook Talk The group meets once a month, usually on the second Tuesday of the month, from 7:15 to 8:45 PM. New members are always welcome. The moderator for the Great Books Discussion Group is Marguerite Rossi. On Jan. 11, we will examine Machiavelli's The Prince.


Sing and Dance The Music of Tony Carson & Company Friday, December 10, at 2 p.m. Come and enjoy the musical antics of these spirited performers. Leave plenty of room in the aisles for dancing. We promise you a lively afternoon of pre-holiday fun. It's our pleasure to welcome Tony back again this year.


Sunday program At 2 p.m.; December 19. Come to the cabaret with DREAM, Michelle K. Moore's solo musical presentation. You'll hear Michelle's rich sound as she performs heart-warming lyrical classics from Broadway, pop, and jazz.


"A Taste of Long Island" to benefit victims of domestic violence


The Nassau County Coalition Against Domestic Violence will present their eighth annual "A Taste of Long Island" sponsored by the Cavit Collection and Bank of America on Monday, January 10, 2005, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Carltun in Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. Tickets are $75.00 for general admission and $100.00 for reserved seating for the first 100 reservations. All proceeds will support the services and programs of the coalition. For further information, and for reservations, call the coalition at (516) 572-0700.