Village

Chess Instruction and competition sponsored by Inc. of Village for boys and grades grades 2-6. Various dates. Call 825-8570 for information.

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

Chess anyone? The Valley Stream Department of Recreation is seeking individuals interested in forming an adult chess club. Interested participants should contact the Department at (516) 825-8570.

Special Events

Sideout "Sideout Valley," a 6 member Valley Stream based volleyball team that has been active for 12 years is preparing to compete in the Jones Beach Volleyball Tournament. You can catch the team in action Thursday, July 26 practicing their stuff at the sand volleyball courts in Long Beach or at the tournament July 28 and 29 at a. m.

Golf Tournament Franklin Hospital's Annual Invitational Golf Tournament will be held at the Seawane Club in Hewlett Harbor on Aug. 20, with an 11 a.m. tee-off. Brunch, full round of golf, cocktails and Awards Dinner. Robert M. Blakeman, Esq., of Valley Stream will be the guest of honor. Call 256-6360 for more info.

St. Thomas youth theatre presents "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" at the Monsignor Joseph A. Smith Auditorium at 24 Westminster Road, West Hempstead. Performances are on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, August 9, 10 and 11 at 8 p.m. The Saturday matinee is August 12, 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 and go on sale July 31 to August 8, from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the auditorium. No tickets will be sold on August 3 and 4. Tickets are also on sale at the door on the day of the performance. For group sales or further information, call 489-5726.

Thursday Night Car Classics is sponsored by the Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce. Every Thursday, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., classic vintage cars will be displayed on Atlantic Avenue, between Sunrise Highway and Merrick Road. Different entertainers will perform weekly. To display your car or for more information, call Harry Levitt at 599-7777.

Summer safe boating classes Sewanhaka Power Squadron is having a Boat Smart/Jet Smart Boating Course at Herricks Community Center, Shelter Rock Road, Herricks, starting Wednesday, August 1, 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The five-week course and instruction is free, however there is a nominal charge of $25 for course materials. For more information, call Joe Lau at 354-8633.

Blood drive at Roslyn Savings Bank, 333 Central Avenue, on Friday, August 17, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. For information, call 295-9501.

Visit Italy This trip is for adults and their families. February 16-24 Arrive in Venice and depart from Rome. The cost is $1502 including taxes (lower price pending higher enrollment). Visit Venice, Padua, Pisa, Florence, Siena, Assisi and Rome. Includes daily breakfast, three dinners, entrance fees, deluxe motor coach and tour escort. Contact Linda Plinto at 791-2554. Minimal deposit needed to hold spot, second deposit in November, balance in December.

Lyndhurst Mansion tour on Wednesday, September 5 is being sponsored by Cultural Affairs Committee of Valley Stream. Afterwards there will be lunch at Plumbush Inn. After lunch the Brotherhood Winery in Washingtonville will be toured. Bus departs 9 a.m. from A.J.H. Pool parking area; returns approx. 5:30 p.m. $60 per member. One guest is $60. Additional guests cost $65 per person. No refunds will be given after August 1. Call or come in person to Village Hall and see Frances at 825-8201 to make your reservations with guest name(s) and food selection. Full payment checks required by Wednesday, August 1.

Driving class sponsored at St. Clare's Church, Rosedale, starting at 8:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.. Fee is $31. Call 718-341-0452.

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

Central Alumni Valley Stream Central HS Assoc. holds monthly meetings at the Pagan-Fletcher Restoration, 145 Hendrickson Ave. More information e-mail VSCALUMNI@AOL.COM or write P.O. Box 642, V.S.11582-0642.

Vacation bible school sponsored by Branch 11001 of Aid Association for Lutherans are taking sign-ups till July 19. Register your child by calling Audry Conlon at 825-2030, or Norine Zalenski at 872-2243, after 1 p.m. Also, the church secretary Holly Steinke at 825-5453. Vacation bible school began July 23, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., and ends July 27.

On-going Events

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 admissions. (Donations accepted). 872-4159.

VS Civilian Patrol General meetings are held monthly in Village Hall 123 South Central Avenue. Call 823-0470.

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

Drama Discussion sponsored by the Five Towns Senior Center. Group meets every Wednesday at 10 a.m. and Thurs. at 10 a.m. Basic Bridge instructional class. 124 Franklin Place. (516) 374-4747.

Divorce Care Group meets every Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m., Nazarene Church, 215 Hillside Avenue. For more information, call 561-8101.

Thrift Shop now open at Temple Gates of Zion, Valley Stream, every Monday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Call 561-2308.

Camera club meets in Shankman Auditorium at Franklin Hospital each Wednesday 7:45 p.m. (516) 352-4809.

Gibson Civic Association meets fourth Tuesday of every month at the Olivet Baptist Church Hall, Locust Street and DuBois Avenue, Valley Stream, 8:00 p.m. No meetings July, Aug., Dec.

Shoe drive sponsored by Nassau County Podiatric Medical Association. To have sponsoring organizations pick up shoes at your home call (516) 825-3880.

Tai Chi lessons going on weekly at Temple Gates of Zion. Classes are held on Mondays. Lessons run for next five weeks. Call 561-2309 for further information.

Volunteers needed at Mercy Medical Center on patients units and other areas. If interested, contact the Volunteer Office at (516) 705-1391.

Dollar Days - Methodist Church, S. Franklin and W. Lincoln Aves., Valley Stream - open Mon. and Thurs. 10 a.m. to 3 pm. Bargains galore, 'Dollar Days,' and more! (516) 825-4567.

Garden Club of VS regular meetings every 3rd Thursday at Lutheran Church of Our Saviour, DuBois and Rockaway Aves. Artistic arrangements and horticulture displayed. Call Gloria Drucker 285-8957.

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

Volunteers needed for visually impaired sponsored by Temple Gates of Zion. Workshop 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.

Groups

Training Long Island Crisis Center is looking for volunteers. L.I.C.C. offers a 24 / 7 hotline, internet counseling seven days a week, 2 P.M. to 11 P.M. Call to set up an interview at 826-0244.

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 Avenue. 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. C.O.S.A. aids youngsters whose lives are affected by parental drug abuse. 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. Please call 24-hours: (516) 321-2883.

Special Volunteers wanted for residents of Franklin Hospital Medical Center's Nursing Home. To help: call the Volunteer Office at (516) 256-6144.

Crisis counseling at The Nightwatch Hotline free of charge. Hours are 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 their families, to be held at Y on Grove Avenue, Cedarhurst.(516)569-6733.

Grief Share recovery seminar Meets 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 Thursdays at 12:30. All welcome. Call: 775-5078.

Library

(516) 825-6422

Internet access First come, first-serve basis by appointment. Adult cardholders (over 18 years of age).

Spanish-Database now available at Henry Waldinger Memorial Library. known as INFORME!Take time to try this new Spanish-language database. Further information go to: www.nassaulibrary.org/valleyst/at home.

Computer Instruction The Henry Waldinger Memorial Library, 60 Verona Place, is offering three classes. "Computer Basics" classes will be offered on Saturday, August 4, 10 a.m. No prior computer experience is necessary for this class. A "Computer Basics - Pt. 2" class will be offered on Saturday, August 4, 11:30 a.m. A "Microsoft Word Basics" class is being offered on Friday, August 3, 6:30 p.m. Registration is required for all classes as space is limited. You must register and present your library card at the Adult Reference Desk. Call Ms. Eng at 825-6422 for further information. , but no telephone registrations will be taken.