Village

Village Hall

123 So. Central Avenue

Chess Instruction and competition at the Hendrickson Park admin. building Saturdays, March 20 and 27, April 3, 17, 24 and May 1, 8 and 15, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. $25 fee. Registration ongoing for boys and girls in grades 2 to 6. Call (516) 825-8570 for more info. Limited to VS and CHD residents only.

Arts and Crafts at the Hendrickson Park admin. building Saturdays, March 20 and 27, April 3, 17, 24 and May 1, 8 and 15, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. $50 fee. Registration ongoing for boys and girls age 5 to 10. Call (516) 825-8570 for more info. Limited to VS and CHD residents only.

Woodworking at the Hendrickson Park admin. building Saturdays, March 20 and 27, April 3, 17, 24 and May 1, 8 and 15, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. $50 fee. Registration ongoing for boys and girls age 7 to 12. Call (516) 825-8570 for more info. Limited to VS and CHD residents only.

Winter Film Festival 2004 presented March 12, 26. at 7:30 p.m. in the courtroom at Village Hall. Movies to be shown are Ice Age, Finding Nemo, Brother Bear and Monster's Inc. Tickets are free and are available the week before the screening at the Hendrickson Park admin. building. For more info call 825-8570. Village and high school district residents only.

Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 3, in the kiddie rec playground on the east side of Hendrickson Park at 10 a.m. for K to second-grade, and 10:45 a.m. for third- to fourth-grade. Meet Mr. & Mrs. Easter Bunny at 11:30 a.m. in the gazebo area on the west side of the park. Special candy treats for the children and plenty of photo opportunities - bring your cameras. All gold and silver egg-finders get prizes. Limited to VS and Central High School District residents only. Call (516) 825-8570 for more info.

VS Indians Senior Softball Team is looking for players, 60 years and older, for the 2004 season. The team plays two double headers a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. The Indians play teams in Nassau and Suffolk. Contact Barbara Diglio at the VS Recreation Department at 825-8570 for more info. The team travels via its own bus to different fields.

Anniversary Video commemorating Valley Stream's 75th Anniversary on sale for $15 each. Call (516) 825-4221.

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

Schools

District 13 Board meets Tuesday,March 23 at 8 p.m. at the James A. Dever School.

District 24 Board of Education meets Thursday, March 18, 8:30 p.m., at the William L. Buck School.

District 30 Board of Education meets Monday, March 22, 8 p.m., at the Shaw Avenue School.

High School District The Valley Stream High School District Board of Education meets Tuesday,April 20 at 8 p.m. in Cafeteria B of Memorial Junior High School.

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.

Central Alumni Assoc. to meet Tuesday, March 23, 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

St. Patrick's Dinner Dance at sponsored by the Valley Stream Republican Club on Sunday, March 21 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 51 Roosevelt Ave., to feature corned beef dinner, Irish soda bread, soda, coffee and dessert plus musical entertainment with a live DJ.

Spring Student Art Show sponsored by the Valley Stream Historical Society and featuring artwork by Valley Stream high school visual arts students, Sunday, March 21, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at the Pagan-Fletcher Restoration, 143 Hendrickson Ave. No fee; donations accepted. Call

(516) 825-0324 or (516) 872-4159 the day of the event.

Fredonia Chamber Singers to perform at Grace Church on Friday, March 26 at 8 p.m.

AARP Valley Stream Chapter 2686 to meet Tuesday, April 13, at noon, at American Legion Post No. 854, 51 Roosevelt Ave. New members welcome. Call (516) 285-6274 for more info.

The Valley Stream Historical Society to meet Thursday, March 18, at Holy Trinity Parish Hall, Brooklyn Ave. at 7th Street, at 8 p.m. Guest speaker Evelyn McQuade will discuss "Famous People I Have Met." No fee; donations accepted. Call for information 825-0324 or 872-4159.

Health & Wellness Seminar on child and human development, sponsored by Community Pediatric & Family Health, 20 Addison Place, Valley Stream, Thursday, March 25, from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Call (516) 825-5599 for more info.

Second Night Passover Seder at Temple B'Nai Israel of Elmont, 471 Elmont Road, Elmont, Tuesday, April 6, at 6:15 p.m. sharp. Kosher dinner to cost $31 if reservations are made before March 17. After March 17, a 10% late charge will be added to the cost. For reservations, make a check payable to Temple B'Nai Israel of Elmont and mail it with a note that includes your name and the number of people attending to Janet Maruna's attention.

Softball League seeks new teams.The Sunday morning men's over 35-years-old softball league seeks men's adult teams to join its league. The league plays 12-foot arc softball. Contact Charlie Viana at 791-9502 evenings and

(917) 416-8514 days.

Adult Education Classes at Temple B'Nai Israel of Elmont, 471 Elmont Road, Elmont, Mondays at 7:30 p.m. throughout March. Topic of discussion will be "Contemporary Issues and Judaism as being interpreted by Orthodox, Conservative and Reform Jews." Bring your own Bible. For more info call (516) 354-1156.

Reunion VSCentral H.S.

30-year reunion Class of 1973. Call Jim Leonardi after 6 p.m. (516) 238-9233, or e-mail JLCentralHS@aol.com.

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.

Monthly Atlantic City Trips run by Congregation Tree of Life, 502 N. Central Ave., Thursdays, March 18, April 15, May 20, and June 10. $29 includes bus to and from and coffee and cake before boarding. Casino returns some money upon arrival. Bus leaves 9 a.m. Parking available. Call (516) 825-2090 between 8:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., weekdays, for more info.

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.

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.

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

Planet Kid at the Green Acres Mall for children ages 2 to 12. Second Saturday of every month, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit mall courtesy counter.

Thrift shop at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Brooklyn and Seventh St., every Tues. and Thurs., 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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.. Lunch starts at 11 a.m. Call (516) 561-2308.

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.

Weekly class Rabbi Goldshmid of Congregation Beth Sholom, 550 Rockaway Ave., conducts a weekly class: Everything you always wanted to know about Judaism, Tuesdays at 8 p.m.

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

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

Groups

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

Tourette Syndrome Parent Group meetings Western Suffolk Phycological Services, 775 New York Ave., Huntington. Call Sue (631) 271-2999. Meetings are held first Friday of every month.

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.

Reunion The Franklin K. Lane H.S. class of 1954 is planning a reunion in the spring. Call (516) 764-4652.

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

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.

St. Michael's School in Flushing is seeking alumni/a for its 40th reunion of the class of 1964. Call (516) 483-6620 or e-mail the Reunion Committee at reunion@smarcangel64.com.

Central Alumni Assoc. meets at Pagan-Fletcher Restoration, 143 Hendrickson Ave., 7:30 p.m. Jan. 6. Video-tape tour of Central H.S. is on sale for $20. Call (516) 872-3028 or visit Website at http://Hometown.aol.com/vscalumni or e-mail vscalumni@aol.com

The Valley Stream Historical Society presents "LI Soda, Beer & Mineral Water Bottles," by George Fisher at Holy Trinity Parish Hall, located on Brooklyn Ave. at 7th Street, Feb. 18, at 8 p.m. Call 825-0324 or 872-4159. Bring examples. No fee. Refreshments served.

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.