Village

Village Hall

123 So. Central Avenue

Board of Trustees to meet on Monday, Sept. 20 at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall courtroom. Work session Monday, Sept. 20, at 6 p.m.

Zoning Board of Appeals to meet on Tuesday, Sept. 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall courtroom. Decisions meeting Tuesday, Sept. 28, at 7:30 p.m.

VS Pool in Hendrickson Park is now open. For more information call the Recreation Dept. at (516) 825-8570.

Defensive Driving course to be offered by the village Saturday, Sept. 18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hendrickson Park admin. bldg. Get up to a 4-point reduction on your driving record and up to 10 percent savings on liability or collision insurance (per driver) for three years. Registration fee is $40, payable by check only. Space is limited. For info, call (516)825-8570.

Anniversary Journal commemorating Valley Stream's 75 years on sale for $2 each at Village Hall or the library. Call(516) 825-4200.

Memorial Benches, a limited number of benches are now available for purchase to be placed in the A.J. Hendrickson Park memorial Garden. For more info, call Village Hall at (516) 825-4200, ext. 116.

Schools

High School District The Valley Stream High School District Board of Education will meet Tuesday, Aug. 31, at 8 p.m. in the Board Room, One Kent Road. Call (516) 872-5605 for more information.

District 13 Board of Education to meet in Tuesday, Sept. 28 at the James A. Dever School at 8 p.m.. Call the district at (516)568-6100 for more info.

District 24 Board of Education will meet, Thursday, Aug. 26 at 8:30 p.m. at the William L. Buck School. Call the district at (516) 256-0153 for more info.

District 30 Board of Education to meet Monday, Aug. 30 at the Shaw Avenue School. Call (516) 285-9881 for more information.

Central High School 75th Diamond Jubilee reunion planned for Saturday, Oct. 9 at the Sands at Atlantic Beach. Tickets are $90 in advance, per person, before Sept. 17. Call (516) 872-3028 for info. E-mail to vscalumni@aol.com or visit their Web site at http://hometown.aol.com/vscalumni. It's an all-classes event ('28 to '04) sponsored by the Valley Stream Central High School Alumni Association.

Central Alumni Assoc. meets monthly at the Pagan Fletcher Restoration, 143 Hendrickson Ave., Video-tape tour of Central H.S. is on sale for $20. Call (516) 872-3028 or visit their Web site at http://Hometown.aol.com/vscalumni or e-mail vscalumni@aol.com..

Special Events

Multi-Family Yard Sale sponsored by the Chai Group of V.S. Hadassah on Sunday, Sept. 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 1037 Rosedale Road, North Woodmere. No early birds please. For more info or to make a donation of goods, call (516)766-2725.

Blood Drive hosted by Grace United Methodist Church's United Methodist Men's Club on Wednesday, Sept. 29, from 3 to 8:30 p.m. Drive to be conducted in the Education Bldg gym, West Fairview Avenue at South Franklin Avenue. Call (516)825-1182 for more info.

American Campaign Memorabilia presented by Mike Stanko, a well-known artist and collector at the Pagan-Fletcher Restoration, 143 Hendrickson Ave.,on Sunday, Sept. 5, sponsored by the Valley Stream Historical Society. Restoration hours: 1 to 4 p.m. Free admission (donations accepted). Call (516) 825-0324 or (516) 872-4159 for more info.

Learn About Breast feeding by attending the next meeting of the Lynbrook/East Rockaway group of La Leche League. It will be held on Thursday, Sept. 2, at 659 Scranton Ave., Lynbrook. Call (516) 593-7976 for more info and time.

Art Exhibit presented by the Valley Stream Historical Society, featuring works of local artists on Sunday, Sept. 19, at the Pagan-Fletcher Restoration, 143 Hendrickson Ave. $3. Call (516) 825-0324 or (516) 872-4159 for more info.

AARP Valley Stream Chapter 2686 to meet Tuesday, Sept. 14 , at 51 Roosevelt Ave from noon to 3 p.m.. Call (516) 285-6274 for more info.

VS Historical Society presents a performance by the L.I. Harmonica Club at Holy Trinity Parish Hall, Brooklyn Ave. and 7th Street, on Wednesday, Sept. 22. Guests welcome, refreshments served. No fee. Call (516) 825-0324 or (516) 872-4159 for more info.

League of Women Voters to meet, Monday, Sept. 20 , at the Woodmere Library, 1125 Broadway, at 12:30 p.m. This is the grand opening for the election season. Guest speakers Merik Aarons and John Huminsky to discuss issues confronting voters in 2004.

Visit Washington D.C. with the Knights of Columbus St. Therese Council in Valley Stream. The K of C is planning a three-day visit to the nation's capitol from Saturday Sept. 25 to Monday, Sept. 27. Planned excursions include the WWII Memorial, the Korean and Vietnam Memorials, the National Shrine of the Immaculate and more. Round trip transportation on a deluxe motorcoach, two nights accommodations, two breakfasts and two dinners are included. For additional details and reservations, call Pat or Theresa at (516) 437-4447.

Visit the NY Botanical Gardens with Valley Stream Cultural Affairs on Wednesday, Sept. 15. $68 includes round trip transportation, admission and lunch at Mario's, a well-known Bronx Italian restaurant. Bus leaves 8:15 a.m. from the pool parking lot; returns at 5 p.m. Deadline is Aug. 31. No refunds after Sept. 2. Call Georgette at (516) 872-9361, Maureen at (516) 825-0611, Rosanna at (516) 561-2131, or Marilyn at (516) 825-4119 for more info.

On-goingEvents

Historic tours of the Pagan-Fletcher Restoration, 143 Hendrickson Ave. Learn about ValleyStream history in an interesting setting from knowledgeable guides. Sundays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. or by group appointment. Free. Donations accepted. (516) 872-4159.

Bingo every Monday night and Wednesday morning. Monday evening early bird starts at 7:15 p.m. and every Wednesday the early bird special begins at 10:15 a.m. Congregation Tree of Life, 502 North Central Ave. (516) 825-2090.

Thrift Shop at Blessed Sacrament Church is open every Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to noon.. The church is located at 201 North Central Avenue. Enter the thrift shop through the church parking lot on McKeon Avenue. For more info call

(516) 561-8969. The thrift shop is closed in August.

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. Weekly sales are featured.The thrift shop is located at 21 South Franklin Ave. Call (516) 825-1182 for more info.

Bargains Galore! at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church's Thrift Shop, Brooklyn and Seventh St., open every Tues. and Thurs., 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.. The popular "$1 Room" is open for July and Aug.

Long Island Crisis Center offers crisis intervention counseling 24 hours/7 days a week. Its free, confidential and anonymous. Call 679-1111 for help.

Free Meditation Instruction by an experienced teacher on Sunday's from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Group and individual sessions available. Call (917) 916-7617 for more information and to make a reservation.

Bingo Monday mornings 10:15 a.m. start. Blessed Sacrament Church, 201 N. Central Ave. Air conditioned. Smoke-free. Free parking in church lot. For more info., (516) 568-1027.

Elks Bingo every Wednesday night. Opens at 6 p.m. Early bird starts at 7:15. NY #1 Elks, 11 West Jamaica Ave., VS. (516) 561-2164.

Bridge games at Temple Gates of Zion. Duplicate bridge played Monday and Tuesday starting at 12:15 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Call (516) 561-2308.

Special Volunteers wanted for residents of Franklin Hospital Medical Center's Nursing Home. Call (516) 256-6144.

Groups

Catholic faith Want to become a Catholic? Group meets regularly at Blessed Sacrament Church in Valley Stream to discuss and learn about the Catholic Faith, to study scripture, to pray. If this interests you, come and see. (516) 568-1027.

Gibson Civic Association meets fourth Tuesday of every month, except July, August and December, at the Olivet Baptist Church Hall, Locust St. and DuBois Ave., 8 p.m. Call (516) 872-6910

Garden Club of Valley Stream presents horticultural and artistic arrangements, professional speakers and judges. New members welcome. Call (516) 285-8957.

VS Civilian Patrol meets the last Thursday of every month, at Village Hall, 123 S. Central Ave.

(516) 823-9088 or (516) 825-1902.

Bereavement groups are being offered by Good Shepherd Hospice. Call Clarice at (516) 485-3060.

Gam-Anon for spouses, adult children, family, friends affected by gambling problems. Meetings every night. Call (516) 321-2883.

Conquer Depression, Stress and more during weekly support group meetings at Dr. Nigam's office, 135 Rockaway Ave. Small groups with lectures, discussions and demonstrations monitored by MDs. $5 or $3 for senior citizens. Seats limited. Registration required. Call (516) 593-1573 for dates and more information.

Volunteers needed for visually impaired sponsored by Temple Gates of Zion. Mon. from 11:30 to 1:30 (516) 561-2308.

Recovery, Inc. A group focusing on mental health meets in Valley Stream at Holy Name of Mary School, 90 S. Grove St. every Saturday at 1:30 p.m. (516) 221-7862.

Grief Share recovery seminar at the Church of the Nazarene, 215 Hillside Ave., VS, every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. and Wed. at 1 p.m.. (516) 561-8101.

Good Shepherd Hospice seeks volunteers to help patients and families at home with emotional support and practical assistance. Call Lucille at (516) 485-3060.

Tall Club of Long Island meets at monthly at 8 p.m. at Bertucci's in Melville. Call (516) 616-3320.

VS Historical Society to meet July at Holy Trinity Parish hall, Brooklyn Avenue. Refreshments served. All are welcome. Call (516) 825-0324 for more info.

Library

Henry Waldinger Memorial Library 60 Verona Place, Valley Stream, (516) 825-6422 hwmlcontact@hotmail.com

Registration for

children's programs

The Henry Waldinger Memorial Library offers a wide range of programs for children of all ages. Registration for all programs is required, with first preference given to Valley Stream library cardholders. Call Mrs. Eagan for more information.