Valley Stream Calendar

Village

Village Hall
123 S. Central Ave.
(516) 825-4200
www.valleystreamvillage.org

Village Board
The board of trustees will hold its next regular business meeting on Monday, Sept. 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall court room.

Drive better and save money
A defensive driving course will be held on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hendrickson Park administration building. The cost is $45. Improve your driving skills, get up to to four points off your license and save 10 percent on your collision or liability insurance. To sign up call (516) 825-8570.

Crafts fair
The village will hold its annual fall crafts fair on Saturday, Oct. 3 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Hendrickson Park.

For little creators
An eight-session arts and crafts program for children ages 5-10, and a woodworking program for children ages 7-12, begins next month. Classes are Saturdays Oct. 3, 10, 17, Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28 and Dec. 5 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Hendrickson Park administration building. The cost is $55. For more information call (516) 825-8570.

Town & County

Tax Forum
Town of Hempstead Receiver of Taxes Donald Clavin will hold a tax forum on Thursday, Sept. 17 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Valley Stream Village Hall court room.

Town Board
The Hempstead Town Council will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 10:30 a.m. at the Nathan L.H. Bennett Pavilion, 1 Washington St. in Hempstead.

County Legislature
The Nassau County Legislature has scheduled its next meeting for Monday, Sept. 21 at 10 a.m. in the legislative chambers, 1550 Franklin Ave. in Mineola.

Information fair
Nassau County will hold an information and assistance fair at the Elmont Library on Wednesday, Sept. 23 from 10 a.m to noon. Guests can get applications for benefits and entitlement, food stamps, and EPIC and HEAP programs, receive a blood pressure screening and learn about social security and services for veterans and the physically challenged.

Events

Island Harvest food drive
Each Wednesday in September, Island Harvest volunteers will be at the Long Island Rail Road station in Valley Stream from 5:30 a.m. to noon. Donations of non-perishable food, personal care items and school supplies are welcome. Volunteers are also needed. To sign up, call (516) 294-8528 ext. 21 or e-mail
volunteersupport@islandharvest.org.

Be a better boater
Hempstead Bay Power Squadron will present the new America’s Boating Course, version 3, at Valley Stream Memorial Junior High School on Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 7:30 p.m. The course is approved by New York State to fulfill the training requirement to operate a personal water craft. Youngsters under 18 are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. The course costs $40. For more information call Ann Wellander at (516) 293-7773 or e-mail hbpsedu@att.net.

Chamber gala
The Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual gala dinner on Thursday, Oct. 1 from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Inn at New Hyde Park. The Dennis Organization and Nassau Educators Federal Credit Union are this year’s honorees. Tickets are $75 a person. To reserve a spot call Dominick Minerva Jr. at (516) 872-7400 ext. 321.

Curtiss Airfield Day
The dedication of a historical marker, celebrating the 80th anniversary of Curtiss Airfield, will be held on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 10 a.m. at the Valley Stream Home Depot. The event is free and sponsored by the Valley Stream Historical Society. For more information call (516) 825-4251 or 872-4159.

Libraries

HENRY WALDINGER LIBRARY
60 Verona Place, Valley Stream
(516) 825-6422
hwmlcontact@hotmail.com
Library opens at 10 a.m.

Valley Stream Book Club
“Lives of Girls and Women” by Alice Munro will be discussed on Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 7 p.m.

Computer classes
An Internet basics and library databases course will be held on Saturday, Oct. 3 from 10 to 11 a.m. A Microsoft Word Basics class is scheduled from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. followed by a Microsoft Excel Basics class from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

Children’s Room
The children’s room has a wide variety of programs scheduled for September with children’s librarian Jaclyn Kunz. Programs include Bouncing Babies, Alphabet Soup, Story Craft programs, and other seasonal events. Check the calendar in the library or online at www.nassaulibrary.org/valleyst/CRSeptember2009Calendar. pdf.

ELMONT MEMORIAL LIBRARY
700 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont
(516) 354-5280 ext. 221
www.nassaulibrary.org/elmont

Chair exercises
The next class will be held on Friday, Sept. 18 at 10 a.m. with instructor Millie Danko.

Crafts with Vivian
A teen crafts program will be held on Thursday, Sept. 18 at 4 p.m.

Wholesome humor
Glen Anthony, master comedian and impersonator, will perform in the library’s theater on Saturday, Sept. 19 at 2 p.m.

Golden oldies
The Golden Tone Orchestra will present music of the 1930s and 40s in the library theater on Sunday, Sept. 20 at 2 p.m. The group consists of local senior musicians, who devote their efforts to bring “Big Band Music” to fellow Long Islanders.

Family Pre-School Hour
Children and their families can enjoy an hour of singing, dancing, storytelling and a craft on Monday, Sept. 21 at 10:15, 11:30 a.m. or 7 p.m.

Tuesday Feature Film
“Defiance” will be shown on Sept. 22 at 2 p.m. The movie is rated R.

Teen cuisine
A quesadilla cooking workshop will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 23 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Chi Gong
The next class will be held on Thursday, Sept. 24 at 10 a.m. with instructor Cathy Anastasio.

Thursday film
“Rape of Europa” will be shown on Sept. 24 at 6:30 p.m. The movie is rated PG-13.

Library Board
The Board of Trustees will hold its next regular meeting on Thursday, Sept. 24 at 8 p.m.

Schools

District 13
The Board of Education will hold its next regular business meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 8 p.m. at the James A. Dever School.

District 24
The Board of Education will hold its next work session on Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 7:30 p.m. at the WIlliam L. Buck School The regular business meeting follows at 8:30 p.m.

District 30
The Board of Education will hold its next regular business meeting on Monday, Sept. 21 at 8 p.m. in the Shaw Avenue School library.

Car Wash
The Central High School senior class will hold a car wash in the teacher’s parking lot on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Central Reunion
All alumni from Central High School’s classes, 1929 to 2009, are invited to an 80th anniversary celebration at the Coral House in Baldwin on Saturday, Oct. 3. For more information or to make a reservation call Scott Muller at (516) 872-3028 or e-mail vscalumni@aol.com.

Groups

Envision Valley Stream
An informational meeting will be held on Thursday, Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. at the New Hope Lutheran Church, 60 Oliver Ave. in North Valley Stream.

Cub Scouts
Valley Stream Pack 368 will hold an open house for new scouts on Friday, Sept. 18 at 7:30 p.m. in Blessed Sacrament Church’s McKeon Hall. Pack 106 will hold its open house on Fridays, Sept. 25 at 7:30 p.m. at the New Hope Lutheran Church; Pack 109 on Friday, Sept. 25 at 7:30 p.m. at Grace United Methodist Church; and Pack 367 on Friday, Sept. 25 at 7:30 p.m. in the Holy Name of Mary School cafeteria. Boys in grades 1-5 are welcome to join.

Valley Stream Baseball League
Registration for fall instructional clinics and the 2010 baseball season will be held on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 19 and 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Firemen’s Field Clubhouse. First time registrants need to show child’s birth certificate. For registration costs or more information call Rich at (516) 256-2634 or Bob at (516) 492-5119.

Central High School alumni
The Central High School Alumni Scholarship Foundation will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 7 p.m. in Central’s first floor conference room. All alumni are welcome. For more information call (516) 872-3028 or e-mail vscalumni@aol.com.

Chamber of Commerce
The next networking lunch will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 23 at noon at Villa Marcello. There will be a speaker from the New York State Small Business Development Center. The cost is $20 for members and $25 for non-members. To reserve a spot call (516) 825-1741.

American Sea Rangers
The Valley Stream chapter will hold its first meeting of the year on Friday, Sept. 25 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Wheeler Avenue School. It is open to boys and girls, age 8-18.

AARP
Valley Stream Chapter 2686 will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 12:30 p.m. at the Hendrickson Park administration building. A White Elephant sale begins at 1:30 p.m. Guests are welcome. For more information call Harry at (516) 561-6606.

LI Society of Italian Americans
There will be a bus trip to the Italian Heritage Festival at the Brownstone on Wednesday, Oct. 14. The bus leaves at 9 a.m. The cost of $75 includes an Italian luncheon featuring performances by The Cannoli Sisters, Eddie Capone and Doreen and Joey. To sign up call Lillian at (516) 561-2364.

Historical Society
Tours of the Pagan-Fletcher Restoration are given every Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. by members of the Valley Stream Historical Society. The house is located at 143 Hendrickson Ave. For more info call (516) 872-4159.

Keynoter Chorale
Rehearsals are held Monday nights from 8 to 9 p.m. at the Grace United Methodist Church. New members are needed in all sections. No auditions are necessary. For more information call director Charles Zipperlen at (516) 825-6924.

Knights of Columbus hall rentals
The St. Therese Council Hall in Valley Stream is available for parties, weddings, social business and church occasions. For more information call Frank at (516) 285-9600.

Catholic War Veterans
Father Thomas F. B. Carroll Post 1953 meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus hall, 954 Rockaway Ave. New members are welcome. For more information or membership requirements call Commander Harry Kempf at (516) 825-4566.

Civilian Patrol
Meetings are held the last Thursday of each month at Village Hall. The organization is also always looking for new members. For more information call (516) 825-0501 or visit www.valleystreamcivilianpatrol.org.

American Legion
Andrew Fatscher Post 854 holds it regular meetings the third Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Legion Hall, 51 Roosevelt Ave. For more information call (516) 791-9719.

Garden Club
The group meets the third Thursday of each month at 10:30 a.m. in the Hendrickson Park administration building. For more information, call Gloria at (516) 285-8957.

Jewish scouting
Young Israel of Woodmere is sponsoring Jewish scouting units for boys and girls. The troops are open to all residents of Nassau County. Meetings are Sunday evenings at 6 p.m. Registration is under way. Contact Michael Horowitz at (516) 526-2492 or MichaelMHH6@verizon.net.

Health

Cancer Support Group
The group next meets on Monday, Oct. 5 at 2 p.m. in Franklin Hospital’s Greenberg Conference Room. It is open to all cancer survivors and family members. Discussions include new medicines and treatments, advice on how to cope and also promotional support. For more information call Meg Wehrum at (516) 256-6478.

Alcoholics Anonymous
The groups meets every Saturday from 8 to 10 a.m. in Franklin Hospital’s Shankman Auditorium. For more information call (516) 256-6397.

Does food rule your life? 
Overeaters Anonymous can help with its no dues, no fees and no weigh-ins program. Meetings are held Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at Temple Israel in Lawrence; Wednesdays at 7:15 p.m. at Temple Beth El in Cedarhurst; and Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. at Ascension Lutheran Church in Franklin Square. For more information call (516) 794-1333 or visit www.nassauOA.org.

Religious

Register for Bible study
Lutheran Church of Our Saviour will hold a Bible study on Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 7 p.m. The workbook costs $7. The church is located at Rockaway and Dubois avenues. To sign up call (516) 825-5453.

Church hosting fall fair
A Thrivent-sponsored fall fair will be held on Saturday, Oct 17 at the Lutheran Church of Our Saviour, Dubois and Rockaway avenues. There will be holiday decorations and gifts, White Elephant items, baskets, clothing, custom jewelry, baked goods and raffles. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendors are still needed. To sign up call (516) 825-1481.

In need of typists
The Valley Stream Jewish Center is seeking volunteers to do computer typing for Helen Keller Services. Books are transcribed into large print for visually impaired children. Volunteers are needed one morning a week for two hours. Call (516) 561-2308.