Village

Board of Trustees for a work session on May 7. Public hearing May 21 with regular meeting to follow. The public is invited. 123 South Central Avenue.

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.

Schools

Fashion show sponsored by the V.S. Central / Memorial PTSA at 7p.m., Thur. April 19 at Sand Castle in Franklin Square.Tickets are $40 per person. For further information call Karen at 872-2570.

High School District will have their next school board meeting on April 17 at 8:30 p.m. in Administration Building. Public is invited.

District 13 will have their next school board meeting on April 24 at The Howel Road School at 8 p.m. Public invited.

District 30 will have their next school board meeting on April24. The 8 p.m. meeting will be held at the Washington Avenue administration building..

District 24 will hold a regular meeting of Board of Education on April 19 at 8:30 P.M. at the William Buck School. Public invited. .

On-going Events

VS Historical Society will host meeting at 8 p.m., Wednesday, April 18 at Holy Trinity Parish Hall. "Origins of Airplane Manufacturing from 1917-1925 by Leroy Douglas. Guests welcome, refreshments. Call (516) 825-0324.

Homemakers Council of Nassau County, Valley Stream Chapter will be held on Thursday, April 26 at the Olivet Baptist Church Hall at 10 a.m. Call 285-5735.

Gibson Civic Association Meets monthly at the Olivet Baptist Church Hall, Locust Street & DuBois Avenue, Valley Stream, commencing at 8:00 p.m. Meetings generally held during third week of the month.

Drama Discussion sponsored by the Five Towns Senior Center. Group meets every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. and Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Basic Bridge instructional class conducted, too. 124 Franklin Place. (516) 374-4747

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.

Spanish Mass. on April 15 at Holy Name of Mary Church for the Spanish community in VS.

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

Gibson Civic Association meets 4th Tuesday of every month except July, Aug., and Sept.

Vendors wanted for Deborah Hospital Foundation craft fair/ Duck Race. Set for June 2 at Babylon Town Hall Park. Further information call (631) 957-8041.

Sunrise services at Temple Hillel on Fri. April13 @ 4:45 p.m., Sat.April14 @ 8:45 a.m. and Sun. 9:00 a.m.

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.

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

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 Monday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 3 P.M. Bargains galore, 'Dollar Days,' and more! (516) 825-4567.

Historic tours of the Pagan-Fletcher Restoration, 143 Hendrickson Ave. What a wonderful way to spend a Sunday! Learn about Valley Stream history in an interesting setting from knowledgeable guides. Sundays from 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 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.

Garden Club of Valley Stream holds regular meetings every 3rd Thursday at Lutheran Church of Our Saviour, DuBois and Rockaway Aves., VS. . Artistic arrangements and horticulture will be displayed. For more information, 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 Monday mornings from 11:30 to 1:30 P.M. Call (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.

Special Events

Book sale Trinity Lutheran Church of Alden Terrace is holding a book sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 28. Oliver Avenue and Everett Street. Call (516) 285-9782.

Victorian tea by Valley Stream Historical Society. Sat.,May 5 @ 3 p.m. $15. Reservations only. Call 872-0006 before April 27. Bring utensils.

Rummage sale sponsored by The Confraternity of Christian Mothers of St. Catherine of Sienna, Franklin Square. Sale days are April 18 - April 20. Various times. Further information (516) 488-9696.

Supermarket Sweeps sponsored by V.S. South High School PTSA on April 20. Doors open 6:45 p.m. $6. Call 791-1092 or 791-7805

Knights of Columbus planning trip to Philadelphia between May 14-16. For further information call (516) 437-4449. Everyone welcome.

Auxiliary card party hosted by St. Therese Knights of Columbus at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, May 3. $ 5 donation. All welcome to 825 West Merrick Road.

Pastoral Educational conference hosted by Franklin Hospital Medical Center at 9 a.m., Wed. April 18. Lecture and conference scheduled in Shankman Auditorium.

Penny social scheduled at Olivet Baptist Church starting 10:15 April 19.Visitors are welcome. Further information call 285-5735.

"Jekyll & Hyde" trip sponsored by the L.I. Society of Italian-Americans on May 11. Cost for trip to East Brunswick Chateau $69 per person. Call (516) 561-2364.

Westbury music fair trip sponsored by L.I. Society of Italian-Americans on May 22. "These Three Tenors" Dinner at Tivoli Terrace. $49 per person. Call 561-2364

Photo contest scheduled at Franklin Hospital Medical Center on May 16. Entries accepted April 1 through May 4. For more information call (516) 256-6571.

Performing arts program for students scheduled July 2-July 27 and sponsored by Nassau BOCES. Application deadline is June 1. Students should contact their guidance counselor. More information call (516) 364-1177.Film lecture sponsored at Temple Gates of Zion in Valley Stream at 7:30, Tuesday, March 20. Lecture will focus on films of Leonard Bernstein. Admission is free. Call (516) 561-2308.

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.

AARP meeting of Valley Stream chapter #2686 next scheduled in May at the Masonic Hall, 30 W. Jamaica Avenue. Coffee hour at 12 noon. Business meeting at 1 p.m. New members welcome

Going south to Williamsburg and Busch Gardens in Virginia sponsored by The St. Therese Knights of Columbus on June 18 through June 21.

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.

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

Waldinger Library

(516) 825-6422

AARP Tax Help starting 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 3. First come, first serve basis. Bring relevant papers.

Chalk Art contest sponsored by Library at 10:30 Sat.,March 31 . Magic show will follow contest. Registration required. Call 825-6422.

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

Military uniforms on display at Library during March. WW II uniforms from collection of local resident. now available at Library.

Storytime series Two storytime series for children this winter: "Pre-Schoolers Story Time" will be offered Fridays 1-1:45 p.m. "Kindergarten Kapers" will be held Mondays, 4-4:45 p.m. Call Children's Librarian Linda Eagan at (516) 825-6422.

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 For detailed information and specific times call 825-6422. Registration required, but accepted over telephone.

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.

Coaches needed to assist Valley Stream Soccer Club. Registration reimbursement offered for children of a coach at the end of spring 2001 season. Call 568-1146.

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 Foundation of Long Island, Inc.,in cooperation with the Greater Five Towns YM & YMHA has formed "Tuesday Activity Center," a group for individuals suffering from Parkinson's disease and their families, to be held at Y on Grove Avenue in Cedarhurst. For information call 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 sponsored by Sisterhood of Elmont Jewish Center on Thursdays at 12:30. All welcome. Call: 775-5078.