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events and activities
Thursday, June 2
and the City Sounds Music Ensemble (Elmont) Live in the Elmont Library Theater at 3:30 p.m. there will be a live performance of disco music by Jerome “City” Smith and the City Sounds Music Ensemble. Registration is not required. This event is free and open to the public. Limited seating. First-come-first-seated.
Online Program: Operation Gratitude Letter Writing (F.S.) From April 26 to June 27, the Franklin Square Public Library is holding an online gratitude letter writing program. Register online at the library’s website, https:// www.franklinsquarepl.org/.
Paper Shredding Event: Friends of the Franklin Square Public Library (F.S.)
Mother’s Day Mosaic Planter - Take and Make (F.S.)
From 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the parking lot of the Franklin Square Public Library, Join us for a free paper shredding event in the Library parking lot, sponsored by the Friends of the Library. There is no limit on how much you can shred. You will need to take home any containers you bring.
From May 27 to June 30 at 10 a.m. each day, make a handmade (belated) Mother’s Day gift for your mother using the take and make kits and instructional video! Provided by the Franklin Square Public Library. Visit the library’s website at https://www.franklinsquarepl.org/ to register.
Project Hope (F.S.) Join Project Hope at the Franklin Square Public Library between 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. at a table on the ground floor of the library where Project Hope will be providing helpful information. The organization has an emotional support helpline, educational materials, trusted referrals, and local provider agencies that \are “all dedicated to helping you manage and cope with changes brought on by COVID-19… NY Project Hope Crisis Counselors understand what you are going through. Talking with them is free, confidential, and anonymous. Talk with someone who is trained, knowledgeable and never judges. Sometimes it’s helpful to talk with someone you don’t know.” Project Hope recommends looking at the articles on their website (to learn relaxation techniques or coping tips) if you are not able to speak in person. For more information, visit the library’s website, https://www.franklinsquarepl.org/.
Overview on Retirement (F.S.) From 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the library’s meeting room, join Julia from New York Life for a seminar on retirement. This seminar is geared towards individuals who are pre-retirees or retirees who are interested in an overview on retirement and some key point that should be known when planning. Some topics that will be
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Chamber networking event set for June 9 for businesses, residents On June 9, the F.S. Chamber of Commerce is holding its 38th annual ‘Getting To Know You’ event at the VFW Post 2718 location. covered are: different retirement plans, how COVID has brought new challenges when planning for retirement, the various risks while planning for retirement, tax efficient ways to set aside more money for retirement, getting the most out of Social Security, and costs behind longterm care.
Friday, June 3 Senior Chat (Elmont) Join Elmont Memorial Library for senior chat with seniors from the community every Friday morning in meeting room 1 at 10 a.m. Participate or listen to casual discussions on special interests, concerns, and other topics that happen to arise. To register, contact adult reference at (516) 354-5280 X 223 or via email at reference@elmontlibrary.org.
Upcoming events
Saturday, June 4 14th annual Paul Sapienza Elmont/ Belmont Parade (Elmont) For the 14th annual year, this parade, starting at 10 a.m. from the Alva T. Stanforth Athletic Facility Parking Lot and traveling west along Hempstead Turnpike and entering Belmont Park through gate 5, will mark the beginning of the Belmont Stakes.
Thursday, June 9 Franklin Square Chamber of Commerce 38th annual ‘Getting To Know You’ Business Networking Meeting (F.S.) Residents and local businesses are invited to attend the Franklin Square Cham-
ber of Commerce’s yearly business networking event, which is being held at 6 p.m. at the VFW Post 2718 location on 68 Lincoln Road in Franklin Square. This event is free and will feature dinner and live music.
Saturday, June 18 Outdoor Flea Market: Wesley United Methodist Church (F.S.) From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church, located at 619 Fenworth Blvd. in Franklin Square, an outdoor flea market will be held, with $35 being charged per vendor space. The rain date for this event is June 25. Call (516) 4811797 for an application to be a vendor at the event.
Live Performance – Celebrate Juneteenth: That’s Where the Happy People Go! with Jerome “City” Smith
Wednesday, June 22 Franklin Square Civic Association General Meeting (F.S.) Attend a general meeting of the Franklin Square Civic Association between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. at the multipurpose room of the Washington Street School.
HAviNG AN EvENT? Items on the Community Update pages are listed free of charge. The Herald welcomes listings of upcoming events, community meetings and items of public interest. All submissions should include date, time and location of the event, cost, and a contact name and phone number. Submissions can be emailed to rtraverso@liherald.com
The F.S. Chamber of Commerce is holding a business networking event on June 9. Carrie Solages is running for the congressional seat being vacated by Kathleen Rice. The F.S. Museum has a 3,000 yr. old spear that may show a Native American presence in F.S. This year’s Paul Sapienza/Belmont Parade, set for June 4, is the 14th annual. The budgets for all three schools districts that serve Elmont and F.S. students were passed.
FRANKLIN SQUARE/ELMONT HERALD — June 2, 2022
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