Village

Village Hall

123 So. Central Avenue

Board of Trustees to meet on Monday, July 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall courtroom.

Community Band Concerts on Tuesday nights, July 20 and 27, Aug. 3 and 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.

Community Pops Orchestra Concerts on Thursday nights, July 15, 22 and 29, 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 Karl McDannell. Bring seating. Concerts cancelled by 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.

All-Stars Basketball Camp for boys and girls in grades four to eight by Fall '04. Five one-week sessions between July 12 and Aug. 13. $125. Open to Valley Stream residents. Call Hayward Alfred at (917) 705-7367 for more info or to register, or Hendrickson Park Admin. building at (516) 825-8570.

Anniversary Journal commemorating Valley Stream's 75 years on sale for $2 each at Village Hall or the library. Call(516) 825-4221.

Schools

High School District The Valley Stream High School District Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, July 13 at 7:30 p.m. in the Board Room, One Kent Road, for its annual reorganization meeting.

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.

Nursery, Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration for the Blessed Sacrament School, 50 Rose Ave., ongoing, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Must be 3-years-old by Dec. 1 for nursery school, 4-years-old by Dec. 1 for pre-k, and 5-years-old by Dec. 1 for kindergarten. For more info, call (516) 825-7334.

Adult Summer School classes offered by the Unity Church, 14 East Mineola Avenue. "Beyond the Love of the Game," July 17 (part 1) and July 24 (part 2). "The kingdom Within," July 31 (part 1) and Aug. 7 (part 2). "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.

75th Diamond Jubilee reunion planned for 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/vsalumni. It's an all-classes event ('28 to '04).

Central Alumni Assoc. to meet Tuesday, July 27, at 7:30 p.m. 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

Rotary Run on Sunday, Aug. 1 at 8:30 a.m. Race on the Village Green. $16 pre-registration fee/$20 after July 12 and the day of the race. Prizes awarded. Call Boris at (516) 825-4433 or Bob at (516) 564-5520 for more information.

Annual Community Picnic sponsored by the Valley Stream Baptist Church, 1865 North Central Ave., on Saturday, July 17, at noon.. Admission is free.Enjoy family time with clowns, contests, games, Gospel music, food and more. Call (516) 285-7565 for more info.

Get Informed about NassauRx prescription discount cards at the Valley Stream LIRR station from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. on Thursday, July 29. Nassau County Comptroller Howard Weitzman will be on hand to distribute info and answer questions. The NassauRX card is free and offers Nassau residents a discount on retail prices for prescription medication. There are no age or income restrictions.

Super Sale at the Franklin Hospital Medical Center Thrift Shop, 138 Rockaway Ave., all summer long. The thrift shop is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call (516) 825-5216 for more info.

Photo Exhibit "Variations II" by Jean Prytyskacz at the Pagan-Fletcher Restoration, 143 Hendrickson Ave., hosted by the V.S. Historical Society, Sunday, July 18 and 25. Free admissions (donations welcome). Call (516) 825-0324 for more information.

Charity Golf Tourney to be held Monday, Aug. 2, to benefit Franklin Hospital Medical Center, at the Middle Bay Country Club in Oceanside. Registration 9 a.m., shotgun tee-off 11 a.m. Call (516) 465-2670 for more information and tickets.

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.

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.

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.