Village

To Stony Brook Village Round trip from Hendrickson Pk on June 13 8:30 a.m. $48 pp. See Fran Russo in Village Hall 9 to 4 by May 20.

Indians Senior Softball Team is looking for players, 60 years-old and older, for the 2001 season. They play two double headers a week, Tuesday and Thursday, beginning 10 a.m. Contact Barbara Diglio at the Valley Stream Recreation Department at (516) 825-8570.

Anniversary Video commemorating Valley Stream's 75th Anniversary on sale for $15 each. Contact Village Clerk's Department at (516) 825-4221.

Schools

Public budget meetings

District 13 Board of Education meeting Monday, June 24, 8 p.m. at the James A. Dever school.

Special Events

Concert VS Baptist Church Choir are having a concert 6 p.m., Saturday, June 1. Donation of $10 adults, $5 children. 1865 North Central Ave. (516) 285-7565. Refreshments afterward.

Multicultural Festival Holy Name of Mary Church celebrates its centennial. On June 30 there will be a free multicultural festival. The church needs donations of culinary dishes representing different countries. Call (516) 823-0800 for more information.

Military display 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sat., June 22 at American Legion Hall, 51 Roosevelt Ave. Suggested donation: $5. (%16) 791-9719.

Three trips in one Cruise around the Atlantic City Oceanfront Skyline on Wednesday, July 10. Lunch is choice of prime rib or crab cakes. $45 per person with coin refund. Call (516) 561-2364. Sponsored by Long Island Society of Italian-Americans.

Valley Stream pool opens Sat., June 8. Applications accepted and avail. at Hendrickson Park Admin, Bldg. Early incentives till May 11.

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. For further information, call (516) 561-2308

Tribute to America on June 11, St. Therese Knights of Columbus plans a bus trip to Westbury Music Fair for Joey Cassella show. Dinner at Milleridge Inn afterwards. Call (516) 437-4449.

Children's Art Show and contest Sun., June 30, 1-4 p.m. VS Hist. Soc. at Pagan-Fletcher Restoration, 143 Hendrickson Ave. Draw the Restoration from 2-3:30. Prizes. To exhibit, call (516) 872-6038 by June 15. For info., call 825-0324 or 872-4159 day of event.

Spring concert Keynoter Chorale at Grace United Methodist Church, June 8, 8 p.m. $15.

30-year reunion South HS Class of 1972. Scheduled for October. Anyone interested in attending, contact Roseann Fiore (Haramis) (631) 225-2511, NYROSE4U@aol.com, or Dee Kilroy (Maddock) 631-728-7970, DOROTHYM@aol.com

Membership luncheon League of Women Voters, Tues., June 11, noon. Annual lunch for paid-up members, Big Apple Buffet, Green Acres. Leg. Director will speak on: What's Happening in the NY State Legislature and How It Can Affect You. Dues accepted at the door. Call (516) 887-9094.S

Strawberry Festival at Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary of the Wayside Home School for Girls, Wed., June 12, 10 to 3 p.m., 1461 Dutch B'way, VS. Bake sale, boutique, white elephant. Refreshments and luncheon avail. Guests welcome. (516) 561-6489.

Groups

Central Alumni Assoc. meets Tues., May 28, at Pagan-Fletcher Restoration, 143 Hendrickson Ave., 7:30 p.m. (516) 872-3028. http://Hometown.aol.com/vscalumni or e-mail vscalumni@aol.com

Safe-driving course by 55-Alive at Franklin Hospital.For 50 years-old and older, June 4 9-5. $10. (516) 256-6397.

VS AARP Chapter 2686 meets at 1 p.m. the second Tues. of the months of Apr. and May at the Mason's building, W. Jamaica Ave., VS. Public is welcome. For more info., call 825-7550.

Safe-driving course by AARP at Temple GAtes of Zion 2-day course, 4 hours a day, June 25-June 26, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. $10 pp. Reservations a must: (516) 561-2308.

Training Long Island Crisis Center is looking for volunteers. 24/7 hotline, internet counseling seven days a week, 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. Call to set up an interview at (516) 826-0244.

Good Shepherd Hospice is seeking volunteers in Nassau County to help patients and their families at home with emotional support, companionship and practical assistance. Call Lucille at (516) 485-3060 for more information.

Adult bereavement groups are being offered by Good Shepherd Hospice. The groups are: Newly bereaved (loss of 3 months or less), Spousal/Partner loss, Adults Whose Parent Has Died, Parents Whose Adult Child Has Died and Adult Sibling Loss. These will be held at 1220 Front Street, Uniondale. For registration and information, call Clarice Curry at (516) 485-3060.

Diabetes Support Group's next meeting 8 p.m., Monday, June 10 at Franklin Hospital's Orzac Div. conference room. Call (516) 256-6000, beeper 131.

Children's bereavement groups at Good Shepherd Hospice. For loss of an immediate family member. There are groups for 5 to 8 year olds, 9 to 12 year olds, 13 to 19 year olds. Children's groups are limited to 8 weeks. Groups will meet at 1220 Front Street, Uniondale. For registration and information, call Clarice Curry at (516) 485-3060.

Catholic faith Want to become a Catholic? Our 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. Call the rectory at (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, Mondays at 8 p.m.

Bowling Elmont jewish Center and Gateway B'nai B'rith sponsoring summer bowling league at Bellerose Lanes, Jericho Trpk. Starts June 18, 8 p.m. Non-sectarian, all welcome. $11.50 per week. Call (718) 428-1140.

55 Alive Driving Course. Registration is now open for the "55 Alive" driving course given through AARP at the Young Israel Senior League, located at 2716 Healy Ave., Far Rockaway.

YM & YWHA Programs The Greater Five Towns YM & YWHA is happy to announce some wonderful programs for retired, enthusiastic adults. Shalom Club meets every Monday at 1 p.m. at the "Y," 207 Grove Avenue, Cedarhurst.

Program for children of substance abusers is available at Tempo Group. For more information, call: (516) 374-3671.

Recovery, Inc. A Self-Help group focusing on mental health meets in Valley Stream at Holy Name of Mary School, 90 S. Grove St. at E. Jamaica Ave. every Saturday at 1:30 p.m. Call (516) 433-1742.

Gam-Anon for spouses, adult children over 18, family and friends who may be affected by a gambling problem.Meetings every night. Call 24-hours: (516) 321-2883.

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 6:00 P.M. to 11:00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Call (516) 889-2332.

Parkinson's Support Group for Parkinson's disease suffers and families, to be held at Y on Grove Avenue, Cedarhurst.(516)569-6733.

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.. 561-8101.

Bowling league by Sisterhood of Elmont Jewish Center on Thurs. at 12:30. All welcome. 775-5078.

On-goingEvents

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

Self-Help Group meets Saturdays, 1:30 p.m., Holy Name of Mary School. Call 24 hour hot-line (516) 221-7862.

VS Civilian Patrol meetings are the last Thursday of every month, at Village Hall 123 S. Central Ave. 823-0470.

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

Members sought Temple B'nai Israel seeks new members and interfaith married couples. Call 354-1156.

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

Tai Chi lessons weekly at Temple Gates of Zion. Classes Mondays. Lessons run for next five weeks. Call 561-2309.

Volunteers needed at Mercy Medical Center. If interested, contact the Volunteer Office at (516) 705-1391.

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

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

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

The Camera Club meets in the Shankman Auditorium of Franklin Hospital, 900 Franklin Ave. Wednesdays at 7:45 p.m. Call 352-4809.

Basics of Judaism Free five-week course on introduction to Judaism led by Rabbi Hazzan Robert Heyman Tuesdays 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. from June 4 to July 2. Topics: faith, prayer, observance and sexuality. Temple Gates of Zion, 322 North Corona Ave., (516) 561-2308 for reservations 9 to 4:30 p.m.

Library

(516) 825-6422

Parents as Internet Partners

The library will have two sessions for parents and children: Fri., May 10, Tues., May 14, 7 to 7:45 p.m. about its new tutorial Website that helps parents learn about the Internet and shows them how to maximize searches with their children.

Registration is required for either session. Children welcome. Register at Adult Reference Desk. For info., call Mamie Eng at number above.