Village

Village Hall
123 So. Central Avenue
Board of Trustees to meet on Monday, Aug. 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall courtroom. Work session Monday, Aug. 9, at 6 p.m.
Community Band Concert on Tuesday nights, Aug. 10 at 8:30 p.m. on the Village Green behind Village Hall. The concerts are sponsored by the Central High School District and Village of VS. They are conducted by Dean Karahalis. Bring seating. Concerts cancelled by rain.
West Point Band to perform Thursday, Aug. 5, at 8:00 p.m. on the Village Green behind Village Hall. Bring seating. Concert will be held in Central High's Keller Auditorium in case of rain.
VS Pool in Hendrickson Park is now open. For more information call the Recreation Dept. at (516) 825-8570.
Exercise program to be conducted by a professional instructor, Mondays and Thursdays, from 7 to 8 p.m., through Sept. 2. Classes will be held at the new Firemen's Field facility, Albermarle and Fenimore Streets. $65 for 20 sessions. Call (516) 825-8570 for more info.
Anniversary Journal commemorating Valley Stream's 75 years on sale for $2 each at Village Hall or the library. Call(516) 825-4221.

Schools

High School District The Valley Stream High School District Board of Education will meet in August. Call (516) 872-5605 for more information.
District 13 Board of Education to meet in August at the James A. Dever School. Call the district at (516)568-6100 for more info.
District 24 Board of Education will meet in August 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.
Adult Summer School classes offered by the Unity Church, 14 East Mineola Avenue. "Metaphysics II, From a Judeo-Christian, Unity Based Perspective," Aug. 21. All classes begin at 10 a.m. and end at noon. Call the church office at (516) 825-1488, M-F between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., for more info.
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. to meet Tuesday, Aug. 24, 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

Super Sale at the Franklin Hospital Medical Center Thrift Shop, 138 Rockaway Ave. Aug. 4 to Aug. 21 customers can purchase all the items that they can fit into one bag for $5. Proceeds go to benefit the hospital The thrift shop is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call (516) 825-5216 for more info about the thrift shop or to join the hospital's auxiliary, which runs the shop.
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.
Look Good, Feel Better a free program to teach women who to cope with appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment, will be held at Franklin Hospital Medical Center, 900 Franklin Ave., on Monday, Aug. 9, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Greenberg Conference Room. Seating is limited and reservations are required. Call Meg Wehrum, R.N., at (516) 25-6-6012. Complimentary cosmetic kits will be provided to each participant.

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.
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.
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.
Dollar Days Methodist Church, S. Franklin and W. Lincoln aves.,Mon. and Thurs. 10 to 3. (516) 825-4567.
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.

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.
Just a reminder The three summer reading clubs for children and teens at the library are nearing an end. There is only one week left of reading club activities, story times, and crafts! All participants must complete the program by Aug. 14, to receive certificates.

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.
Gam-Anon for spouses, adult children, family, friends affected by gambling problems. Meetings every night. Call (516) 321-2883.
AARP Valley Stream Chapter 2686 to meets the second Tuesday of every month, except in July and August, at 51 Roosevelt Ave from noon to 3 p.m.. Call (516) 285-6274 for more info.
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.
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.
Bereavement groups are being offered by Good Shepherd Hospice. Call Clarice at (516) 485-3060.
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.