Arts and crafts and Woodworking classes sponsored by Valley Stream Recreation Department starting first week in Feb. and running to Mar. 31. Classes for children ages 5 through 10. $40 fee. For registration information call 825-8570.
Chess Instruction and competition sponsored by Inc. of Village for boys and grades grades 2-6. Various dates. Call 825-8570 for information.
Film Festival sponsored by Inc. Village of Valley Stream starting Feb. 16. Tickets are free. Other films Mar. 2, Mar. 16, call 825-8570.
Anniversary Video commemorating Valley Stream's 75th Anniversary on sale for $15 each. Contact Village Clerk's Department at (516) 825-4221.
Board of Zoning and Appeals meets twice regularly each month. A regular meeting is planned for Feb. 6 at 7:30 P.M and a decision meeting on Feb13. Again next month, for a regular meeting Mar. 6 and a decision meeting Mar. 20. at 123 South Central Avenue. Public invited.
Board of trustees will meet for a work session on Feb 12 and a regular meeting on Feb. 26 at 123 South Central Avenue. Public invited.
Schools
Fashion show sponsored by The Wheeler Avenue PTA on Thur. Mar. 8 at Jericho Terrace in Mineola. $40 per person. Call 872-9865.
Class registration for three and four year old classes during the 2001-2002 school year at Grace Methodist Nursery School will begin Thurs.,Feb. 8 at 10:00 a.m. Call (516) 825-2354 for information.
District 13. A regular meeting is scheduled for Feb. 14 at 8:00 P.M. Meeting is held at James A. Dever School. Public is invited.
District 30 will hold a regular meeting of Board of education on Monday, Feb. 29. Meeting is scheduled for 8:00 P.M. at Shaw Avenue School.
District 24 will hold a regular meeting of Board of Education on Thursday Feb. 25 at 8:30 P.M. at the William Buck School. Public invited. Shaw Ave. School will host pre-school meeting on Thursday, Feb. 8 at 3:00 p.m. for parents of children entering kindergarten Sept. 2001. Call 872-4320.
VSHS will hold regular meeting of Board of Education on Tues.,Feb. 13 at 8:30 P.M. Meetings are held in Board room at Memorial Junior High School.( The district will have a Board Budget Work Day on Tues.Jan 30).
Special Events
Homemakers Council Valley Stream Day Chapter will meet Thur. Feb. 15 at the Olivet Baptist Church Hall at 10:00 a.m. Call 285-5735.
Catholic Daughters of the Americas will meet Feb. 13 at 8 p.m. at Ct. Bishop Molloy, Valley Stream. Call 825-3053.
Friends of Bridge Brunch Sunday, Feb. 4 - Come celebrate the 30th anniv. of Bridge, the drug counseling and rehabilitation organization in Valley Stream. Bradstreets restaurant in Lynbrook, noon to 3 p.m., Feb. 4. $25. Call 825-4242.
Volunteers needed is topic of lecture at Valley Stream Adult School on Wed. Feb. 7 from 7-8 p.m., scheduled to take place in Room 119 at Memorial Junior High School. Free.
County Executive Contenders will meet at The Valley Stream Democratic Club, at its Feb. 7 meeting. Scheduled for Wed.,Feb. 7 at 8 p.m. at The Lutheran Church of Our Saviour, Rockaway and Dubois Avenues.
George is back! 1 to 4 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 18. Enjoy Presidents Day at the Pagan-Fletcher Restoration at 143 Hendrickson Ave. Mt. Vernon memorabilia and costumed Historical Society members. Free admission.
Long-term care will be discussed at the VS Hist. Soc. meeting at 8 p.m., Wed., Feb. 21, at Holy Trinity Parish Hall, Brooklyn Ave. and 7th St.. Susan Denenberg, a specialist in the field, will speak. Free.
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.
Healing arts Chi Kung classes, a healing art form, will be given on Monday evenings for five weeks at Temple Gates of Zion. The cost is $25 for the sessions. For further call 561-2308. (Session started Jan. 8).
Book Call sponsored by Valley Stream Rotary Club at the Green Acres Shopping Mall during the President's Weekend scheduled for Friday, February 16 thru Monday, February 19. For information about drop-offs call (516) 825-2747.
On-going Events
Human interest writer Paul Vitello, Newsday, will speak before The Sisterhood of Temple Gates of Zion on Tues., Feb. 20 @ 7:30 p.m. Call (516) 561-2308.
Get-a-way sponsored by the Long Island Society of Italian-Americans Inc., at the Villa Roma Resort, Feb. 26 thru Mar. 2, Mon to Fri. Interested parties call (516) 285-9700 or 825-0024.
Card party sponsored by The Rosary Altar Society of St. Catherine of Sienna Church, 33 New Hyde Park Road, Franklin Square on Thursday, Feb. 15, 1:00 p.m. in the Peter Meyer Room. Admission is $3. Call 775-4008 for more information
AARP meeting The monthly meeting of AARP Chapter 2686 will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 13 at The Masonic Hall 30 West Jamaica Ave., Valley Stream. Coffee@noon. Business@1 p.m. New members welcome.
Homemakers from the Franklin Square Floral Park Chapter of Homemakers will monthly. Next meeting is scheduled for February. The meeting will include a speaker, refreshments and various fee classes. This event is scheduled to take place at St. Andrews Lutheran Blvd., 54 Nassau Blvd. West Hempstead. All welcome. For further information call 285-7158.
Thrift shop at 413 Rockaway Ave. Valley Stream, in connection with Community Presbyterian Church is open once again. Mon.,Wed.,Fri.,and Sat., from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Sunrise services at Temple Hillel on Fri. Feb2 @ 4:45 p.m., Sat. Feb,3@ 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.
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.
Waldinger Library
(516) 825-6422
Tax help for seniors scheduled at Library on Tuesday, Feb. 6 and Tuesday Feb. 10, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. AARP Tax Aide will be there. Bring forms.
Teen crafts sponsored by The Henry Waldinger memorial Library on Friday, Feb. 2 at 6:30-8:00 p.m. Designed for students in grades 6-12. Call (516) 825-6422
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
Youth activities and Little League - Gibson Youth Activities of the Valley Stream Mail Baseball League, 2001 Baseball registration, Boys & Girls, 5-15, Fri. Feb. 9, 6 to 9 p.m. Hendrickson Park Administration Building. Information call Joe Perrone @ (516) 285-9573, bring birth certificate.
Baseball registration sponsored by The Blessed Sacrament Athletic Association will be held on Feb. 4 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. in the church basement. Registration for baseball and softball leagues.
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
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.
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.
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.
