COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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FRIDAY, MAY 5

St. Francis Hospital Community Outreach program

The St. Francis Hospital Bus will be in the front parking lot of the Jericho Public Library, 1 Merry Lane, offering free health screenings. The screenings include a brief cardiac history, blood pressure, a simple blood test for cholesterol and diabetes screenings. They will offer appropriate education and referrals as needed for those attending. No appointment needed. The bus will be there from 10 a,m. to 2 p.m.

SUNDAY, MAY 7

Tribute to Neil Diamond with Neil Forever

The Neil Forever, Neil Diamond tribute band will be playing at the Jericho Public Library Theater, 1 Merry Lane, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Tickets are required, and two tickets will be alloted per-person. Non-ticket holders will be seated as space allows.

TUESDAY, MAY 9

Afternoons with the Author: Brenda Janowitz

Enjoy an afternoon at 2 p.m. at the Syosset

Public Library, 225 S Oyster Bay Road, with Long Island author Brenda Janowitz who will join in-person to discuss the writing of her 2023 novel The Audrey Hepburn Estate detailing the return of Emma Jansen to her Long Island home, an estate set to be demolished, and the two men she left behind. Books will be sold by the Friends of the Library at the event and can be signed by the author. No registration required. To sign up, visit syossetlibrary. org.

SUNDAY, MAY 14

Temple Beth Torah to Host a Concert to Remember!

Temple Beth Torah, 243 Cantiague Rock Road in Westbury, will be hosting a musical celebration for Mother’s Day classical, Yiddish, Hebrew and popular music, all centered around mother hood, childhood and love. A high tea will also be served, with pastries and finger sandwiches. RSVP before May 4. Ticket price is $25 a person. To RSVP, contact 516-334-7979 or admin@templebethtorah li.org. ciated. Register at jerichocares.

ONGOING EVENTS: Syosset Seed Library Spring Prize Drawing

The seed library at the Syosset Public Library, 225 S Oyster Bay Road, is running a prize drawing. Open through May 7, it’s easy to enter and takes just a few minutes. All you have to do is take a picture of you and your Syosset Public Library seeds and send it to SPLGrows@syossetlibrary.org. This drawing is open for all ages. First prize of the contest is a garden tool set. The second prize is an SPLGrows mug and the third prize is a packet of seeds. One photo counts as a raffle ticket, and you can send as many photos as you wish. Photos may appear on all of Syosset Public Library’s social media (Getty Images)

SUNDAY, MAY 21

Jericho Cares 5K Run/Walk Elitefeats and Jericho Cares will be hosting a 5K Run and Walk at Bethpage Polo at the Park, Bethpage State Park Playground, Bethpage. Jericho Cares, founded by Jericho residents, has a mission in assisting families in need. They provide clothes, celebrate birthdays and holidays, and help with food insecurities and other basic supplies. They are a network of local residents helping families one at a time. The kids fun run will begin at 8:30 a.m. and the 5K will start at 9 a.m. Non perish able donations would be greatly appre