Village

Village Hall

123 So. Central Avenue

Board of Trustees regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 8, at Village Hall.

Public Hearing of the Planning Board at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 8, at Village Hall to consider a subdivision on Satterie Avenue and East Hawthorne Avenue.

Architectural Review Board meets at 8 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 8, in Village Hall.

Village tree lighting on Saturday, Dec. 13, at the A.J. Hendrickson Park administration building. Meet Santa when he arrives for a visit just after the lighting ceremonies, which begin at 5 p.m. Santa will stay until 7:30 p.m. Share cookies, juice and popcorn with the mayor, village trustees and Recreation Dept. staff. Inc. village and Central HSDist. residents only. For more information, call (516) 825-8570.

Chess instruction

and competition at the A.J. Hendrickson Park administration building Dec. 6 and 13. Saturdays 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. $25 including instruction. Boys and girls grades 2 to 6. Registration on-going at admin. building. Participation limited to VSVillage and Central HSDistrict residents.(516) 825-8570.

Arts &Crafts Saturdays through Dec. 13 for children ages 5 through 10. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Hendrickson Park admin. building. $50. Participation limited to Village of Valley Stream and Central HSDistrict residents. (516) 825-8570.

Woodworking Saturdays through Dec. 13. Classes for children ages 7 through 12. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Hendrickson Park admin. building. $50. Participation limited to Village of Valley Stream and Central HSDistrict residents. For more information, (516) 825-8570.

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 Dec. 16 at 8 p.m. at the James A. Dever School.

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

District 30 Board of Education meets Monday, Dec. 15, 8 p.m., in the Shaw Avenue School library.

High School District The next meeting of the Valley Stream High School District Board of Education takes place on Tuesday, Jan. 13,

at 8 p.m.

Defensive driving North High School, 750 Herman Avenue, Franklin Square, will be holding its annual Defensive Driving Course on Jan. 6 and 13 at 7 p.m. Send your check, for $40, made out to VSN PTSA to Cindy Mevorach at 133 Woods Ave., Malverne, NY. 11565 by Jan. 2.

Special Events

Gingerbread House contest and bake sale Sunday, Dec. 7, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. presented by the Valley stream Historical Society. Free admission. $100 in prizes. Vote for your favorite house. Decorative icing demonstration at 2 p.m. by Hans Semder. Pagan-Fletcher Restoration, 143 Hendrickson Ave., Free parking at Memorial Jr HS. Call (516) 825-0324 or, on day of event, (516) 872-4159.

Chamber Gala The VSChamber of Commerce will hold its 8th annual Holiday Gala and Awards Banquet Thursday, Dec. 4, from 6 to 11 p.m. at Plattdeutsche Park restaurant, 1132 Hempstead Tpk., Franklin Square. $75 pp. The Chamber will honor Freda Rohsiepe as Business Person of the Year, Salon 57's Anthony Rizzotto as Business of the Year, and Dennis Fritzsche as retiring chamber president. Call Christina at (516) 825-1741.

Christmas Party for special children by the Fr. Thomas Carroll Council Knights of Columbus, Sunday, Dec. 7, noon to 4 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 51 Roosevelt Ave. Volunteers needed to help. Call Joseph Lynch, (516) 791-6814.

Holiday Bazaar at Temple Hillel on Dec. 6, 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.; Dec. 7, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Dec. 13, 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.; Dec. 14, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call (516) 791-6344.

Children's Christmas Trinity Lutheran Church will be hosting a Christmas Celebration for children ages 4 to 12. The event will be held on Sunday, Dec. 7 from 2 to 5 p.m. There will be crafts, caroling, cookies, games and tons of fun. The church is at the corners of Oliver Avenue and Everett Street. For more information or directions, please call the church office at (516) 285-9782.

Holiday Joy-Fest Keynoter Chorale will present a Christmas concert at 8 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 21, at Grace United Methodist Church, 21 South Franklin Ave. Come enjoy a variety of holiday music. Admission is free and everyone's invited.

New Year's Eve at the American Legion, Post 854, 51 Roosevelt Ave., 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. $40 pp. Open bar. Prime rib dinner, champagne toast. Call (516) 791-9719 Tickets on sale at the post.

Reunion VSCentral HS 30-year reunion Class of 1973. Call Jim Leonardi after 6 p.m.

(516) 238-9233, or e-mail

JLCentralHS@aol.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

League of Women Voters on Dec. 8 at 12:30 p.m. Hewlett-Woodmere Library. Topic: "The Media's Influence on Public Opinion." Roundtable discussions; guests and all points of view most welcome.

AARPSafe Driving course will be offered on one day, Thursday, Dec. 11, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. $10. Temple Gates of Zion. Call (516) 561-2308 to register.

Library

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

Wright Brothers display Starts Dec. 4 throughout the month. Die-cast and plastic models, North Carolina license plate, Post Office First-Day Covers, stamps, and other Kitty Hawk and Wright Brothers memorabilia, by George Schuchman.

Thursday, Dec. 4: Celebrating the Year with Music: Winter Holiday Tunes, 7 p.m. For Children, Ages 4 and Up, and parents. Partially funded with public funds from the New York State Council of the Arts Decentralization Program, administered by the Long Island Arts Council at Freeport. Tickets are required for all audience members, children and parents, available on a first-come, first-serve basis in the Children's Room.

Friday, Dec. 5: Young Adult Holiday Craft Night, 6:30 p.m. For Students, Grades 6 and Up. Holiday crafts for all. Light refreshments. Lots of fun. Registration required. Contact Mamie Eng at (516) 825-6422 for further information.

Friday, Dec. 12: Microsoft Word Advanced Computer Class, 6:30 p.m. Limited to adult students who have successfully completed Microsoft Word Basics & be skilled in use of mouse. Class covers: Mail Merge Review. Registration required, with preference given to Valley Stream library cardholders. Contact Mamie Eng at (516) 825-6422 for further information.

Saturday, Dec. 13: Windows Basics - Part I Computer Class, 10 a.m. No computer experience necessary. Registration required, with preference given to Valley Stream library cardholders. Contact Mamie Eng at (516) 825-6422 for further information.

Saturday, Dec. 13: Windows Basics - Part II Computer Class, 11:15 a.m. Must have some familiarity with computers and use of mouse. Registration required, with preference given to Valley Stream library cardholders. Contact Mamie Eng at (516) 825-6422 for further information.

Saturday, Dec. 13: Microsoft Word Basics Computer Class, 12:30 p.m. Class covers: Saving Files, Renaming Files, Undo and Redo. Registration required, with preference given to Valley Stream library cardholders. Contact Mamie Eng at (516) 825-6422 for further information.

Registration for

fall children's programs

The Henry Waldinger Memorial Library is offering a wide range of programs for children of all ages this fall. Registration for all programs is required, with first preference given to Valley Stream library cardholders.

Alphabet Soup programs will be offered throughout the fall for children ages 4 to 6. All programs begin promptly at 10:30 a.m. on scheduled Tuesdays and Wednesdays. A complete list of dates for Alphabet Soup programs is available in the Children's Room. You can register for individual sessions depending on your schedule.

Pre-K Story Time is a special story time for children age 4, who are in pre-school. Fall sessions are on Thursdays from 1-1:45 p.m., on Dec. 4 and 11. Children must be born on or before Sept. 1, 1999, and proof of age is required at registration.

Kindergarten Kapers is a new series of programs offered this fall for the first time. This is a special story time for kindergartners, featuring language arts, stories, and fun activities. Programs begin promptly at 4:00 p.m., on Dec. 19.

For older children, pajama story times and craft programs will be offered throughout the fall. Stop by the Childrenâs Room on a regular basis for dates and registration information. For further information, contact Children's Librarian Linda Eagan at (516) 825-6422 or at hwmlkids@yahoo.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.

Gibson Civic Association meets fourth Tuesday of every month 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 meetings are the last Thursday of every month, at Village Hall 123 S. Central Ave. (516) 823-9088 or (516) 825-1902.

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.

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 at 502 North Central Ave.

(516) 825-2090.

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.

Volunteers needed Community Mainstreaming Associates provides residential and other services for people with developmental disabilities. The not-for-profit needs help with administrative tasks like answering phones, computer tasks and special projects. Call Shari Prinstein (516) 352-7110 ext. 203.

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.

Thrift shop at Temple Gates Valley Stream Jewish Center, 322 North Corona Avenue. Open every Monday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (516) 561-2308.

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

Crisis counseling at The Nightwatch Hotline free of charge. Sunday through Thursday from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 8 p.m.

Groups

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.