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The board will hold its next regular board meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 21 at Washington Street School at 7:30 p.m. Public session will start at 8 p.m.
The Association of Piano Teachers
The Association of Piano Teachers of Long Island will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 10 a.m.,at the Garden City Community Church on Stewart Avenue and Whitehall Boulevard.
The Young Widowed Social Group
The group will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 21 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the St. Joseph’s R.C. Church in Garden City.
MOM meeting
The Mothers of Malverne will hold its next meeting on Thursday, Jan. 8 at Our Town Grille on Hempstead Avenue in Malverne. The group, which includes residents from Franklin Square, meets monthly from September to June to provide a social and support network for mothers of young children as well as events for kids.
Schools
Pre-kindergarten registration
School officials in the Elmont School District are holding registration for the a.m. and p.m. sessions for its pre-kindergarten program. The sessions run two and a half hours each day from Monday to Friday. Registration packets may be picked up at the district’s Pupil Personnel Services office on 1735 Hempstead Turnpike. For more information or questions, call (516) 326-5580 ext. 118.
Kindergarten registration
The Franklin Square Elementary School District will continue its kindergarten registration for students entering kindergarten in September 2009 through January. Registration will be for John, Polk and Washington Street schools. All children living in the Franklin Square School District and who will 5 on or before Dec. 1 2009 are eligible for the program. A correspondence will be send to parents of incoming kindergarten students shortly. All registrations will be by appointment. If you have any question, contact John, Polk and Washington Street schools.
Around Town
Maggie’s Getting Married
Catch this romantic comedy presented by BroadHollow Theatre at the Elmont Library beginning on Jan. 10. Join the Duncan family as they prepare for their daughter’s wedding. Performances at 8 p.m. are Saturday, Jan. 10; Friday, Jan. 16; Saturday, Jan. 17; Wednesday, Jan. 21; Friday, Jan. 23 and Saturday, Jan. 24. Performances at 2:30 p.m. are on Sunday, Jan. 11; Sunday, Jan. 18 and Sunday, Jan. 25. There is also a performance on Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 2 p.m.Tickets are $25 for adults, $22 for seniors, $18 for students and $14 for youths under 16. Call (631) 581-2700 or e-mail bhtcgroupsales@ aol.com for group information. For individual ticket information and reservations, call the box office at (516) 775-4420.
Italian classes
The Wesley United Methodist Church in Franklin Square is now holding registration for Italian classes for children ages 3 to 10 at L’Albero Azzurro at the church. Register now for a session beginning on Dec. 6. To register or for more information (516) 270-2460.
Classes for senior citizens
The Franklin Square Senior Community Service Center will provide Line Dancing and Tai Chi classes throughout January at Wesley United Methodist Church in Franklin Square. Line Dancing will be held on Mondays, Jan. 5, 12, 19 and 26 at 1 p.m., and Tai Chi will be held on Wednesdays, Jan. 7, 14, 21 and 28 at 10:30 a.m.
Train and Toy Show
The St. Vincent de Paul’s Model Train and Toy Show will be held on Sunday, Jan. 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There is a $5 donation at the door for adults and $4 donation for seniors. Children under 12 are free. For more information, call (516) 352-2127.
Libraries
Elmont Memorial Library
700 Hempstead Turnpike
(516) 354-5280
Poetry Writing workshop
The next session will be held on Thursday, Jan. 8 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. with published poet Dr. Linda Opyr.
Note Taking Skills
Workshop for teens will be held on Thursday, Jan. 8 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Improve your note taking skills by learning how to take notes from a lecture or a textbook.
Senior Step and Style Dancing
The next class will be held on Friday, Jan. 9 at 10 a.m. led Isabel Batson and Millie Danko.
Medicaid Fraud Lecture
Andrew Weiss of the Nassau District Attorney’s office and Joseph Napolitano of the U.S. Health and Human Services Inspector General’s office will discuss issues relating to Medicaid and Medicare fraud. The lecture will be held on Friday, Jan. 9 at
12:30 p.m.
Teen Advisory Group
The next meeting will be held on Friday, Jan. 9 from 5 to 6 p.m. Help select books, music and other materials for the young adult department.
Yoga and the Imagination
A program for children in grades K-3 will be held on Saturday, Jan. 10 at 10:30 a.m. Listen to stories and bring characters to life through basic beginner yoga poses.
Babies in Motion
Movement program for babies ages 6 months to 2 years will be held on Monday, Jan. 12 at 10:15 a.m. with a participating adult.
Winter Craft
A craft program for children in grades 4-6 will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 4 p.m. and for children in grades K-3 on Thursday, Jan. 15 at 4 p.m.
Tuesday Feature Film
“A Good Year” will be shown on Jan. 13 at 2 p.m. It is rated PG-13.
Caregivers Support Group
The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 13 at 3 p.m. This open discussion is led by social worker Sari Flesch.
Financial planning
Ida Epstein will give advice on financial planning on Wednesday, Jan. 14 at 7 p.m. Learn how to avoid the most common mistakes so that you can maintain your present lifestyle in retirement.
Bridge With Mimi
Intermediate level classes are held every Tuesday at 10 a.m. This is not a beginner’s class — you must have experience in playing the game in order to take the class.
Franklin Square Public Library
19 Lincoln Road
(516) 488-3444
Be an Inventor
A Spirit of Invention Program for grades kindergarten through third will be held on Friday, Jan. 9 from 4 to 4:40 p.m. The Long Island Children's museum will show children some unusual inventions, then everyone will create a futuristic invention.
Craft Time
A Story Craft for ages 3-5 will be held on Saturday, Jan. 24 from 2 to 2:45 p.m.
Snowman Workshop
A Snowman Thermometers for kids in kindergarten through second grade will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 27 from 4 to 4:45 p.m. Get ready for cold weather by making a form snowman thermometer.
Create a Snowy Craft
A Snowman Suncatchers programs for kids in third through sixth grade will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 28 from 4 to 4:45 p.m.
Become Organized
A Get Organized Now program will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 28 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Start off the New Year right by joining Judi Cohen, a professional organizer, and learn how to become more organized.
Improve your chances
A Resume Writing/Online Job Search-Part 1 program will be held on Saturday, Jan. 31 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Counseling for senior citizens
A tax counseling for the elderly program will be held on Monday, Feb. 2. The AARP/IRS sponsored tax assistance program will begin on Monday, Feb. 2 and end on April 13 from noon to 4 p.m. Volunteers will assist low-income Senior Citizens in preparing simple tax returns. Seniors with incomes below $70,000 will be advised on any state property tax exemptions, which may apply. Appointments are necessary. Priority will be given to those who are 6o and older. Please bring your 2007 tax return with you.
The board will hold its next regular board meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 21 at Washington Street School at 7:30 p.m. Public session will start at 8 p.m.
The Association of Piano Teachers
The Association of Piano Teachers of Long Island will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 10 a.m.,at the Garden City Community Church on Stewart Avenue and Whitehall Boulevard.
The Young Widowed Social Group
MOM meeting
The Mothers of Malverne will hold its next meeting on Thursday, Jan. 8 at Our Town Grille on Hempstead Avenue in Malverne. The group, which includes residents from Franklin Square, meets monthly from September to June to provide a social and support network for mothers of young children as well as events for kids.
Schools
Pre-kindergarten registration
School officials in the Elmont School District are holding registration for the a.m. and p.m. sessions for its pre-kindergarten program. The sessions run two and a half hours each day from Monday to Friday. Registration packets may be picked up at the district’s Pupil Personnel Services office on 1735 Hempstead Turnpike. For more information or questions, call (516) 326-5580 ext. 118.
Kindergarten registration
The Franklin Square Elementary School District will continue its kindergarten registration for students entering kindergarten in September 2009 through January. Registration will be for John, Polk and Washington Street schools. All children living in the Franklin Square School District and who will 5 on or before Dec. 1 2009 are eligible for the program. A correspondence will be send to parents of incoming kindergarten students shortly. All registrations will be by appointment. If you have any question, contact John, Polk and Washington Street schools.
Around Town
Maggie’s Getting Married
Catch this romantic comedy presented by BroadHollow Theatre at the Elmont Library beginning on Jan. 10. Join the Duncan family as they prepare for their daughter’s wedding. Performances at 8 p.m. are Saturday, Jan. 10; Friday, Jan. 16; Saturday, Jan. 17; Wednesday, Jan. 21; Friday, Jan. 23 and Saturday, Jan. 24. Performances at 2:30 p.m. are on Sunday, Jan. 11; Sunday, Jan. 18 and Sunday, Jan. 25. There is also a performance on Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 2 p.m.Tickets are $25 for adults, $22 for seniors, $18 for students and $14 for youths under 16. Call (631) 581-2700 or e-mail bhtcgroupsales@ aol.com for group information. For individual ticket information and reservations, call the box office at (516) 775-4420.
Italian classes
The Wesley United Methodist Church in Franklin Square is now holding registration for Italian classes for children ages 3 to 10 at L’Albero Azzurro at the church. Register now for a session beginning on Dec. 6. To register or for more information (516) 270-2460.
Classes for senior citizens
The Franklin Square Senior Community Service Center will provide Line Dancing and Tai Chi classes throughout January at Wesley United Methodist Church in Franklin Square. Line Dancing will be held on Mondays, Jan. 5, 12, 19 and 26 at 1 p.m., and Tai Chi will be held on Wednesdays, Jan. 7, 14, 21 and 28 at 10:30 a.m.
Train and Toy Show
The St. Vincent de Paul’s Model Train and Toy Show will be held on Sunday, Jan. 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There is a $5 donation at the door for adults and $4 donation for seniors. Children under 12 are free. For more information, call (516) 352-2127.
Libraries
Elmont Memorial Library
700 Hempstead Turnpike
(516) 354-5280
Poetry Writing workshop
The next session will be held on Thursday, Jan. 8 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. with published poet Dr. Linda Opyr.
Note Taking Skills
Workshop for teens will be held on Thursday, Jan. 8 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Improve your note taking skills by learning how to take notes from a lecture or a textbook.
Senior Step and Style Dancing
The next class will be held on Friday, Jan. 9 at 10 a.m. led Isabel Batson and Millie Danko.
Medicaid Fraud Lecture
Andrew Weiss of the Nassau District Attorney’s office and Joseph Napolitano of the U.S. Health and Human Services Inspector General’s office will discuss issues relating to Medicaid and Medicare fraud. The lecture will be held on Friday, Jan. 9 at
12:30 p.m.
Teen Advisory Group
The next meeting will be held on Friday, Jan. 9 from 5 to 6 p.m. Help select books, music and other materials for the young adult department.
Yoga and the Imagination
A program for children in grades K-3 will be held on Saturday, Jan. 10 at 10:30 a.m. Listen to stories and bring characters to life through basic beginner yoga poses.
Babies in Motion
Movement program for babies ages 6 months to 2 years will be held on Monday, Jan. 12 at 10:15 a.m. with a participating adult.
Winter Craft
A craft program for children in grades 4-6 will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 4 p.m. and for children in grades K-3 on Thursday, Jan. 15 at 4 p.m.
Tuesday Feature Film
“A Good Year” will be shown on Jan. 13 at 2 p.m. It is rated PG-13.
Caregivers Support Group
The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 13 at 3 p.m. This open discussion is led by social worker Sari Flesch.
Financial planning
Ida Epstein will give advice on financial planning on Wednesday, Jan. 14 at 7 p.m. Learn how to avoid the most common mistakes so that you can maintain your present lifestyle in retirement.
Bridge With Mimi
Intermediate level classes are held every Tuesday at 10 a.m. This is not a beginner’s class — you must have experience in playing the game in order to take the class.
Franklin Square Public Library
19 Lincoln Road
(516) 488-3444
Be an Inventor
A Spirit of Invention Program for grades kindergarten through third will be held on Friday, Jan. 9 from 4 to 4:40 p.m. The Long Island Children's museum will show children some unusual inventions, then everyone will create a futuristic invention.
Craft Time
A Story Craft for ages 3-5 will be held on Saturday, Jan. 24 from 2 to 2:45 p.m.
Snowman Workshop
A Snowman Thermometers for kids in kindergarten through second grade will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 27 from 4 to 4:45 p.m. Get ready for cold weather by making a form snowman thermometer.
Create a Snowy Craft
A Snowman Suncatchers programs for kids in third through sixth grade will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 28 from 4 to 4:45 p.m.
Become Organized
A Get Organized Now program will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 28 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Start off the New Year right by joining Judi Cohen, a professional organizer, and learn how to become more organized.
Improve your chances
A Resume Writing/Online Job Search-Part 1 program will be held on Saturday, Jan. 31 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Counseling for senior citizens
A tax counseling for the elderly program will be held on Monday, Feb. 2. The AARP/IRS sponsored tax assistance program will begin on Monday, Feb. 2 and end on April 13 from noon to 4 p.m. Volunteers will assist low-income Senior Citizens in preparing simple tax returns. Seniors with incomes below $70,000 will be advised on any state property tax exemptions, which may apply. Appointments are necessary. Priority will be given to those who are 6o and older. Please bring your 2007 tax return with you.
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