Board of Zoning and Appeals meets regularly during the 2nd Tuesday of each month for a regular meeting and 3rd Tuesday monthly for decision meeting. Both are ar 7:30 P.M. at 123 South Central Avenue. Public invited.
Board of trustees will meet for a regular meeting on Jan. 8 for work session and Jan. 22 for decision meeting at 123 South Central Avenue. Public invited.
Schools
District 13. A regular meeting is scheduled for January 24 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, January 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 January 25 at 8:30 P.M. at the William Buck School. Public invited.
VSHS will hold regular meeting of Board of Education on Monday, Jan. 9 at 8:30 P.M. Meetings are held in Board room at Memorial Junior High School. The public is invited. Rezoning /BOCES presentation scheduled for Jan. 2 in Cafeteria B at 8:00p.m.
Waldinger Library
(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.
New database Available at Waldinger Library. Dialog@Carl is a powerful search tool and can be accessed at www.nassaulibrary.org/valleyst/at home/html. User name and password needed
75th Anniversary Registry The Henry Waldinger Memorial Library invites Valley Stream residents to submit an entry for 75th Anniversary Registry. Registry pages will be accepted throughout the year up until Dec. 30.
Special Events
Ladies Auxiliary District #1 to the Veterans of Foreign Wars will meet on Jan. 7 in Wheatley Heights at 2:00 P.M. Call (516) 822-5047.
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.
Menorah Lighting celebrated as a community event. Valley Stream's Annual Chanukah Menorah Lighting Ceremony which will take place on Thursday, Dec. 21 at 6 p.m. on the Sunrise Highway Village Green in front of the Long Island Railroad Station. Rabbi Itzchak Goldschmid, of Congregation Beth Sholom, will officiate.
Homemakers from the Franklin Square Floral Park Chapter of Homemakers will next meet on Jan. 2 at 2:00 p.m. 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.
Menorah Lighting at Temple B'Nai Israel of Elmont on Fri., Dec. 22; 7:45 p.m. sharp. 471 Elmont Rd., Elmont.
New Year's Eve Party sponsored by the Valley Stream American Legion Post 854. Chinese Buffet, Dancing, Karaoke, Door Prizes, Cocktails, Beverages and lots of extras for a $45 donation. Doors open at 8 pm, fun and frivolity follow until 1 am. Tickets are available at the Legion Hall, 51 Roosevelt Avenue. The Post phone number is 791-9719.
On-going Events
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. 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. To help: call the Volunteer Office at (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.
Groups
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.
Homemakers' Council Valley Stream Day Chapter holds regular monthly meeting Thursday, Dec. 21 at 10 a.m., Olivet Baptist Church Hall, DuBois Ave. and Locust Street. 285-5735.
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.
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
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.
