The Hempstead Town Board meet on Tuesday, August 9 at 10:30 a.m. at Nathan Bennett Pavilion, One Washington St, Hempstead.
The Sewanhaka Central High
School District Icehawks hockey team has tryouts scheduled for Thursday, July 21 at 6:15 p.m. at Iceland, 3345 Hillside Avenue in New Hyde Park. Tryouts are open to all H. Frank Carey, Elmont Memorial, Floral Park Memorial, New Hyde Park Memorial and Sewanhaka high school students and sixth graders attending those elementary school districts. For more information, call Pat Mione at (516) 775-4650.
A Softball Tournament
Fundraiser will be held at the Mitchel Field Athletic Complex during the weekend of July 23-24, 2005. Proceeds from the Tournament will go to the construction of the Nassau County 9/11 Memorial, which is scheduled to be completed on September 11, 2005.
America's 22nd annual
Night Out Against Crime will be held rain or shine in Elmont at the Dutch Broadway Sports Complex on Dutch Broadway just west of Elmont Road on Tuesday, August 2 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Long Island Cars
Endless Summer Car Show and Swap Meet will be held at the Belmont Racetrack in Elmont on Saturday and Sunday, August 6 and 7.
A wide range of more than 500 collectible cars, from vintage to exotic, will descend on the grounds of the hallowed racetrack to show off their immaculate interiors, pristine paint jobs and what's under the hood. Show cars will receive a photo plaque on Saturday and compete in classed judging on Sunday. Hundreds of vendors will be on hand selling automotive parts, equipment, accessories and literature. The Car Corral will also offer a variety of cars for sale by owners. Food and refreshments will be available.The show is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine, both days. Admission is $8, with children under 12 free. Show cars and vendors register at Gate 3 between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m. each morning of the show.
The Rotary Club of Valley Stream is sponsoring its 8th annual Rotary Road Run on Sunday August 7 at 8:30 a.m.
On race day, runners should sign in and pick up their number on the village green between 7 a.m. and 8:15 a.m., at the corner of Sunrise Highway and Hicks Street.
Runners can register for $20 up to the day of the race. Mail entries to Collision Concepts, 305 Rockaway Avenue, Valley Stream, NY 11580. Make checks payable to Valley Stream Rotary Foundation.
The top 5 male and female finishers, and three male and female finishers in various age categories, will receive awards. Early entrants are eligible to participate in a raffle to win a $100 gift certificate from Quantum Feet.
For more information, call Boris at (516) 825-4433 or Bob (516) 564-5520.
Vendors wanted for a flea market at the Wesley United Methodist Church on Fenworth Boulevard and Dogwood Avenue in Franklin Square on Saturday August 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Spaces are $15 and BYOT (Bring Your Own Table). Food available. For more information, call 481-1797.
St. James the Just Church,
858 Roosevelt St. in Franklin Square, will sponsor a defensive driving class on Saturday, August 27 from 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. Completion of the class is a 10 percent reduction in auto insurance premiums for three years and four point auto violation reduction. For more information call Cathy Silvio at (516) 354-2316.
Sons of Italy Membership Drive Order Sons of Italy in America is seeking new members to join the America Lodge #2245, Franklin Square, Elmont, West Hempstead, Floral Park, Garden City, Stewart Manor, and Malverne. The America Lodge #2245 has 300 members and a membership drive is currently in progress. The America Lodge #2245 is co-ed lodge with many projects that enhance the preservation of the members' Italian heritage. In addition, scholarship awards totaling over $250,000 have been awarded to children and grandchildren of lodge members in the past. There is a perpetuation scholarship program annually. The Order Sons of Italy is engaged in fighting bias and bigotry against the Italian people. The Lodge raises funds for contributions to worthy charities by holding an annual feast on Memorial Day weekend. The meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the VFW Hall on Lincoln Road, Franklin Square. In addition to the meetings, there are entertaining programs, and refreshments and food are served free at every meeting.You may join by calling Sal Palmeri at (516) 328-0333 for an application for the America Lodge #2245.
St. Mary's alumni reunion
St. Mary, Star of the Sea Far Rockaway will be holding its 50th reunion for alum 54-57, on Saturday, Oct. 15 at the Coyote Grill in Island Park. For further info, contact Suzanne Mills, class of '55 at zannemcz@aol.com or Mary Ellen McGroary at Mcgroarye051@aol.com. Please indicate St. Mary's in the subject line of the e-mail.
Torah Study Seminar The Elmont Jewish Center, 500 Elmont Rd., Elmont offers a monthly seminar held on Saturdays (September through June) at 1:30 p.m. Rabbinic and Talmudic reference and interesting interpretations. Open and free discussion encouraged. No previous study or experience required. All levels of knowledge welcome. Just attend and enjoy the class. Light refreshments served. The Torah Study will be held in the Kiddish room. Call 488-1616.
Youth Choir Fully Alive in Christ Youth Choir now forming. All youth entering 7th to 12 grades that enjoy singing for the Lord are invited to come to Wesley United Methodist Church, 619 Fenworth Blvd., Franklin Square, Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. To register call 481-1797.
Don't dump in the drains
The Town of Hempstead and SPLASH (Stop Polluting, Littering and Save Harbors) to affix "no dumping" medallions on storm drains throughout the entire township. The medallions will serve as a reminder that dumping has environmental consequences. This program is part of the township's effort to curtail source pollution of local waterways.
Residents should never dump anything down storm drains including pet waste, pesticides, old motor oil, paint and antifreeze With the assistance of SPLASH volunteers, 5,000 medallions will be placed in high-priority areas. The program will then be extended to all south shore communities with 30,000 no dumping medallions to be affixed on storm drains.
Library Events
Elmont Public Library
1735 Hempstead Turnpike
(516) 354-5280
Health assessments June Friedel, R.N., will help identify problems associated with blood pressure, weight control and medication monitoring. She will be available to answer individual questions and for one-on-one counseling. Sponsored by the Nassau County Department of Senior Citizen Affairs, this is an ongoing program held the third Thursday of each month. Join us on July 21 at 10:00 a.m. for this month's session. Coffee served.
Closings The Elmont Public Library will be closed on Sundays June 19 through September 4, 2005 The Library will reopen on Sunday, September 11, 2005. The Library will be closed July 4 to celebrate Independence Day.
Non-fiction art Join us on Tuesday, July 26 @1p.m. for this workshop with Dominick Tringali, Sr. and learn the value of writing a sharp note for quick results(for closure) by doing it yourself.
Franklin Square Public Library
19 Lincoln Road
(516) 488-3444
Summer reading Children finishing grades K-6 are invited to read books about music, and any other books they enjoy, through Saturday, Aug. 20. Younger brother and sisters are encouraged to draw pictures about the books that are read to them. Registration begins on Friday, June 24 at 10 a.m.
Town of Hempstead
residents 60 years of age and older are invited to join the fun at the Senior Summer Beach Program. The 10-week program runs weekdays June 27 through September 2. Entertainment and activities include arts & crafts, dancing, bocci, swimming, shuffleboard and leather crafting. Summer Beach passes provide for entry and free parking at the park any weekday. If you prefer not to drive, use the passes to board the free Senior Enrichment Department buses at designated pick-up stations on appointed days. For further information please contact the Department of Senior Enrichment at (516)485-8100.
