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The Hempstead Zoning Board of Appeals meet on Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Nathan Bennett Pavilion, One Washington St., Hempstead.
School board meetings.
The Elmont School District Board of Education meet on Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 8 p.m. at the administrative office building, 135 Elmont Rd. in Elmont.
The Franklin Square School District Board of Education meet on Wednesday, Sept. 21 at Washington Street School, 760 Washington St. in Franklin Square.
The Sewanhaka Central High School District Board of Education meet on Tuesday, Sept. 27 at 8 p.m. at Sewanhaka High School, 77 Landau Ave. in Floral Park.
Chamber meetings.
The Franklin Square Chamber of Commerce will meet on Thursday, Sept. 15 at 6:30 p.m. at Carmela's Restaurant, 910 Hempstead Tpke. Chamber members will discuss what can be done to attract consumers to local businesses, how to make the town more attractive to consumers and what local elected officials can do to help the chamber accomplish its goals.
In addition, Sergeant Edward Grimm, director of the Fifth Precinct's Problem Oriented Policing (POP) unit, will be the gusest speaker. The cost of dinner is $20 with a separate cash bar.
Feis and Irish festival
The Nassau County Board of the Ancient Order of Hibernians will hold the the 33rd Annual Feis and Irish festival at Hempstead Harbor Beach Park on West Shore Road, Port Washington, beginning at 9 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 18.
The day includes competitions in solo Irish dancing, amateur and championship figure dancing, adult Irish dancing, solo piping and drumming, pipe bands, Irish traditional singing, Irish soda bread, Irish art, Irish language, Irish music and Irish games. Special attractions include massed Irish pipe bands, Irish entertainment, storytelling and vendors. A Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Picnic facilities available. Admission fee: $10.
Plattduetsche Oktoberfest
The New Generation German-American Club, a not for profit organization, will hold its 12th Annual Oktoberfest on Friday, Oct. 7 from 8 p.m. to midnight at the Plattduetsche Park Restaurant, 1132 Hempstead Tpke. in Franklin Square. Oktoberfest features a German buffet dinner, unlimited German beer, wine and soda, raffle prizes, and music by the Kapelle Fellas, with traditional dancing by the Original Enzian and D'Heimats Gruppe. Admission is $45 per person in advance of Oct. 3 and $50 thereafter. For tickets and information, call Diane Richardt at (516) 244-6536 or Kaia Mahler at (516) 567-0674.
Town bazaar in October
Each autumn, members of the Town of Hempstead's senior centers and clubs display a variety of items made by the seniors themselves, including hand-knit and hand-sewn products, crafts and baked goods at bazaars throughout the township. The bazaar comes to the Franklin Square Senior Center, 1182 Martha Pl., on Thursday, Oct. 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday, Oct. 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and to the Elmont Senior Center, 138 Elmont Rd., on Friday, Nov. 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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.
Free flu shots for seniors
The Franklin Square Elementary School District offers free flu immunizations for District senior citizens from 9 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, Nov. 2 at the Washington Street School. In-person registration will be held at the school, 760 Washington St. in Franklin Square, on Tuesday, Sept. 27, Wednesday, Sept. 28 and Thursday, Sept. 29 from 10 a.m. to noon.
Special Needs Training
Special Needs Training Wheels is a Jewish Family Education Program for children with special needs and their families. Designed for young children with learning disabilities to succeed in a social setting, the program helps families learn about Jewish traditions through the use of arts and crafts, story telling and song.
Located in East Meadow, Oceanside and Plainview, every class is run by qualified instructors to teach many important social and school skills for children between the ages of 4 and 8 years old. It also enables parents to meet once a month and form support systems.
To learn more about this program, call the Nassau Region of Hadassah at (516) 766-2725.
Torah Study Seminar
The Elmont Jewish Center, 500 Elmont Rd. in Elmont, presents a Torah study seminar on Saturday, Sept. 17 at noon. The group will study chapter, verse and commentary of the Torah. No previous study or experience required.
Newsman talks ethics
TV news correspondent Joseph Dembo will host the first program of the Elmont Jewish Center's fall lecture series "Ethics in Broadcast Journalism." Dembo, a veteran of both CBS and NBC news casts, will bring an insider's view of the ethics of his profession on Monday, Sept. 19 at 8 p.m. at the Jewish Center, 500 Elmont Rd. in Elmont.
St. Boniface Church
is holding an autumn craft fair on Sunday, Sept. 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The fair is open to all fine artists and/or crafts persons who design, produce and/or sell original work. For a $45 fee, vendors will be provided with a 12' X 10' space. Vendor must provide all display material. Limited number of tables are available for $10 and limited spaces with electricity. For more information, call (516) 354-0744.
St. Catherine of Sienna's mixed bowling league is looking for bowlers to join in September. The league runs every Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Garden City Lanes on Stewart Avenue across from Nassau Community College in Garden City. Anyone interested should contact Ray Harasek at (516) 437-0503.
Roll with the JCC
The Elmont Jewish Center Sisterhood Bowling League invites men and women of all ages and denominations to join its winter bowling season from September to May 2006. The league rolls at County Line Lanes in Rosedale on Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. For more information, call (516) 791-5134.
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.
Thrift Shop at Grace United Methodist Church 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.
Elmont Public Library
1735 Hempstead Turnpike
(516) 354-5280
Feng Shui
Join Nadine Gross on Friday, Sept. 16 for a presentation on Feng Shui, the traditional Chinese philosophy and practice that brings people and objects into harmony with their environment and the Earth's forces.
Diverse musical performer Naomi Zeitlin tackles jazz and Broadway show tunes, as well as blues and some Latin on Sunday, Sept. 18 at 2:30 p.m.
Grandparents of the year
Every month, grandparents gather to share experiences and recognize when and how to intervene. Join Sari Flesch of the Nassau County Department of Senior Citizen Affairs on Friday, Sept. 23 at 9:30 a.m.
Librarian Anthony Grimaldi
leads a discussion of the book "Mr. Blue" by Myles Connolly on Monday, Sept. 26. Coffee and cookies will be served.
Bridge 101
Learn how to play bridge Tuesdays through Sept. 27 from 10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Bridge is a challenging game offering you many hours of pleasure. You will have the opportunity to make new friends, and most importantly it will energize your brain cells.This course will be a basic introduction to bridge. The first week will offer a general introduction to "Point Count" and bidding and responding to 1 NT. Experienced players may sit in anytime during class.
SAT Secrets with Rebecca from Kaplan Associates on Tuesday, Sept. 27 at 7 p.m. Call (516) 354-5280 ext. 210 to register.
Franklin Square Public Library
19 Lincoln Road
(516) 488-3444
Thursday afternoon movies
On Thursday, Sept. 22 at 1 p.m., catch a screening of "King Arthur." King Arthur (Clive Owen) fights, falls in love with Guinevere (Keira Knightley). With Ioan Gruffudd as Lancelot and Stephen Dillane as Merlin. This 2004 film is rated PG-13 and has a running time of 126 minutes.
In "I, Robot" a police officer (Will Smith) investigates a crime that may have been committed by a robot. This 2004 film is rated PG-13 and has a running time of 115 minutes. Screening on Thursday, Sept. 29 at 1 p.m.
School board meetings.
The Elmont School District Board of Education meet on Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 8 p.m. at the administrative office building, 135 Elmont Rd. in Elmont.
The Franklin Square School District Board of Education meet on Wednesday, Sept. 21 at Washington Street School, 760 Washington St. in Franklin Square.
The Sewanhaka Central High School District Board of Education meet on Tuesday, Sept. 27 at 8 p.m. at Sewanhaka High School, 77 Landau Ave. in Floral Park.
Chamber meetings.
The Franklin Square Chamber of Commerce will meet on Thursday, Sept. 15 at 6:30 p.m. at Carmela's Restaurant, 910 Hempstead Tpke. Chamber members will discuss what can be done to attract consumers to local businesses, how to make the town more attractive to consumers and what local elected officials can do to help the chamber accomplish its goals.
In addition, Sergeant Edward Grimm, director of the Fifth Precinct's Problem Oriented Policing (POP) unit, will be the gusest speaker. The cost of dinner is $20 with a separate cash bar.
Special Events
Feis and Irish festival
The Nassau County Board of the Ancient Order of Hibernians will hold the the 33rd Annual Feis and Irish festival at Hempstead Harbor Beach Park on West Shore Road, Port Washington, beginning at 9 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 18.
The day includes competitions in solo Irish dancing, amateur and championship figure dancing, adult Irish dancing, solo piping and drumming, pipe bands, Irish traditional singing, Irish soda bread, Irish art, Irish language, Irish music and Irish games. Special attractions include massed Irish pipe bands, Irish entertainment, storytelling and vendors. A Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Picnic facilities available. Admission fee: $10.
Plattduetsche Oktoberfest
The New Generation German-American Club, a not for profit organization, will hold its 12th Annual Oktoberfest on Friday, Oct. 7 from 8 p.m. to midnight at the Plattduetsche Park Restaurant, 1132 Hempstead Tpke. in Franklin Square. Oktoberfest features a German buffet dinner, unlimited German beer, wine and soda, raffle prizes, and music by the Kapelle Fellas, with traditional dancing by the Original Enzian and D'Heimats Gruppe. Admission is $45 per person in advance of Oct. 3 and $50 thereafter. For tickets and information, call Diane Richardt at (516) 244-6536 or Kaia Mahler at (516) 567-0674.
Town bazaar in October
Each autumn, members of the Town of Hempstead's senior centers and clubs display a variety of items made by the seniors themselves, including hand-knit and hand-sewn products, crafts and baked goods at bazaars throughout the township. The bazaar comes to the Franklin Square Senior Center, 1182 Martha Pl., on Thursday, Oct. 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday, Oct. 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and to the Elmont Senior Center, 138 Elmont Rd., on Friday, Nov. 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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.
Free flu shots for seniors
The Franklin Square Elementary School District offers free flu immunizations for District senior citizens from 9 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, Nov. 2 at the Washington Street School. In-person registration will be held at the school, 760 Washington St. in Franklin Square, on Tuesday, Sept. 27, Wednesday, Sept. 28 and Thursday, Sept. 29 from 10 a.m. to noon.
Religious Services and events
Special Needs Training
Special Needs Training Wheels is a Jewish Family Education Program for children with special needs and their families. Designed for young children with learning disabilities to succeed in a social setting, the program helps families learn about Jewish traditions through the use of arts and crafts, story telling and song.
Located in East Meadow, Oceanside and Plainview, every class is run by qualified instructors to teach many important social and school skills for children between the ages of 4 and 8 years old. It also enables parents to meet once a month and form support systems.
To learn more about this program, call the Nassau Region of Hadassah at (516) 766-2725.
Torah Study Seminar
The Elmont Jewish Center, 500 Elmont Rd. in Elmont, presents a Torah study seminar on Saturday, Sept. 17 at noon. The group will study chapter, verse and commentary of the Torah. No previous study or experience required.
Newsman talks ethics
TV news correspondent Joseph Dembo will host the first program of the Elmont Jewish Center's fall lecture series "Ethics in Broadcast Journalism." Dembo, a veteran of both CBS and NBC news casts, will bring an insider's view of the ethics of his profession on Monday, Sept. 19 at 8 p.m. at the Jewish Center, 500 Elmont Rd. in Elmont.
St. Boniface Church
is holding an autumn craft fair on Sunday, Sept. 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The fair is open to all fine artists and/or crafts persons who design, produce and/or sell original work. For a $45 fee, vendors will be provided with a 12' X 10' space. Vendor must provide all display material. Limited number of tables are available for $10 and limited spaces with electricity. For more information, call (516) 354-0744.
St. Catherine of Sienna's mixed bowling league is looking for bowlers to join in September. The league runs every Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Garden City Lanes on Stewart Avenue across from Nassau Community College in Garden City. Anyone interested should contact Ray Harasek at (516) 437-0503.
Roll with the JCC
The Elmont Jewish Center Sisterhood Bowling League invites men and women of all ages and denominations to join its winter bowling season from September to May 2006. The league rolls at County Line Lanes in Rosedale on Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. For more information, call (516) 791-5134.
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.
Thrift Shop at Grace United Methodist Church 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
Feng Shui
Join Nadine Gross on Friday, Sept. 16 for a presentation on Feng Shui, the traditional Chinese philosophy and practice that brings people and objects into harmony with their environment and the Earth's forces.
Diverse musical performer Naomi Zeitlin tackles jazz and Broadway show tunes, as well as blues and some Latin on Sunday, Sept. 18 at 2:30 p.m.
Grandparents of the year
Every month, grandparents gather to share experiences and recognize when and how to intervene. Join Sari Flesch of the Nassau County Department of Senior Citizen Affairs on Friday, Sept. 23 at 9:30 a.m.
Librarian Anthony Grimaldi
leads a discussion of the book "Mr. Blue" by Myles Connolly on Monday, Sept. 26. Coffee and cookies will be served.
Bridge 101
Learn how to play bridge Tuesdays through Sept. 27 from 10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Bridge is a challenging game offering you many hours of pleasure. You will have the opportunity to make new friends, and most importantly it will energize your brain cells.This course will be a basic introduction to bridge. The first week will offer a general introduction to "Point Count" and bidding and responding to 1 NT. Experienced players may sit in anytime during class.
SAT Secrets with Rebecca from Kaplan Associates on Tuesday, Sept. 27 at 7 p.m. Call (516) 354-5280 ext. 210 to register.
Franklin Square Public Library
19 Lincoln Road
(516) 488-3444
Thursday afternoon movies
On Thursday, Sept. 22 at 1 p.m., catch a screening of "King Arthur." King Arthur (Clive Owen) fights, falls in love with Guinevere (Keira Knightley). With Ioan Gruffudd as Lancelot and Stephen Dillane as Merlin. This 2004 film is rated PG-13 and has a running time of 126 minutes.
In "I, Robot" a police officer (Will Smith) investigates a crime that may have been committed by a robot. This 2004 film is rated PG-13 and has a running time of 115 minutes. Screening on Thursday, Sept. 29 at 1 p.m.
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