COMMUNITY UPDATE

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Village

Board of trustees will meet for a a work session on November 13 and a regular session on November 20. 7:30 P.M. at 123 South Central Avenue. Public invited.

Open skating sponsored by Inc. Village of Valley Stream through Nov. 17 from 7:30 -9:30 P.M. Further information @ 825-8570.

Schools

Grand opening of new Central HS facilities for Commercial Foods, Cosmetology, Child care, and Auto Vocational. Thurs. Nov. 9, 9 A.M. to 2 P.M. Child Care 1-2 P.M. only. "Stop by, say 'Hi'. Call 561-4438.

District 13. A regular meeting is scheduled for November 20 at 8:00 P.M. Meeting is held at Willow Road School. Public is invited.

District 30 will hold a regular meeting of Board of education on Monday, November 27. 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 Nov 30. at 8:30 P.M. at the William Buck School. The meeting is scheduled for 8:30 P.M. Public invited.

VSHS will hold regular meeting of Board of Education on Monday, November 13 at 8:30 P.M. Meetings are held in Board room at Memorial Junior High School. The public is invited.

Waldinger Library

(516) 825-6422

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 needed75th 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



Gala ball sponsored by the 75th Anniversary Committee of the Village of Valley Stream November 17. Further information 825-4200.

It's Magic!

A magic show featuring Fr. Jerry Jecewiz, Saturday, Nov. 18. Blessed Sacrament School gym, 50 Rose Ave., VS. Pre-paid admission: $5.50 adults/ $4.50 children; at door: $7.50/$6.50. Call Annette 825-3641.
Restorations
- The Valley Stream Historical Society will present a lecture on November 15: Rhoda Amon will speak on "Long Island Restorations." Ms. Amon is writer for Newsday. Holy Trinity Parish Hall, Brooklyn Ave. & 7th Street, 8 P.M. Refreshments. Call 825-0324.
Card Party sponsored by The Rosary Society of the Holy Name of Mary Church at East Jamaica in Valley Stream on Friday, November 10 at 7:30 P.M. Donation $5.

Defensive Driving Class sponsored by The Rosary Society of the Holy Name of Mary Church at East Jamaica in Valley Stream on Friday, November 10 at 7:30 P.M. Donation $5.

Books and wines - Sun., Nov. 19: Wine tasting and lecture at 2 P.M. and Book Fair, noon to 4 P.M., both at Elmont Jewish Center, 500 Elmont Rd. Call (516) 488-1616.

Penny Social - Valley Stream Homemakers Council will hold a Penny Social on November 16 at the Olivet Baptist Church Hall. Browsing at 10:00 A.M. and social at 11:00 A.M. $3 donation. Free refreshments. Call 285-5735.

Memorial Mass for deceased members at Fr. Carrol Knights of Columbus & The Ladies Auxiliary scheduled for Nov. 12 at 9:00 A.M. Call 825-9270.

Sensory Processing lecture scheduled at RW Carbonaro School "Understanding Sensory Processing and Strategies" conducted by Anne Buckley Reen on November 20 at 7:00 P.M.

Liederkranz Chorus invites men and women to annual concert Sunday, November 12 at 3 P.M. at Plattdeutsche Park Restaurant. Donation $10. Call (516) 775-7845.

Sweisgood Breakfast Long Island Council on Alcohol & Drug Dependence will hold the 11th Annual Peter Sweisgood Breakfast on Sunday, Nov. 12, at the Imperial Manor, Bethpage. 9 A.M. to noon. Guest speaker: Patty Kelly-Barker; honoring Jane Shannon. For more info: 747-2606.

On-going Events

Tai Chi lessons scheduled to resume at Temple Gates of Zion. Classes will be starting Monday, November 13 at 7:30 P.M. The cost of six lessons is $25 and all the proceeds will be donated to Temple Gates of Zion. Call 561-2309.

Vendors needed Sons of Norway Bazaar, November 18 to be held at Malverne American Legion, Franklin Avenue.Call Shirley at 785-4424.

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.

Anniversary party for merchandise bazaars at Temple B'nai Israel of Elmont. Merchandise bazaars will take place Nov. 11 thru Nov. 13. Information call (516) 568-0057.

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

YM & YMHA Programs The Greater 5 Towns YM & YMHA has programs for retired, enthusiastic adults. Shalom Club meets every Monday at 1 P.M. at 207 Grove Avenue, Cedarhurst.

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



Homemaker's Council of Valley Stream Day Chapter on Thursday, November 9 at 10:00 A.M. Call 285-5735.

Vendors wanted for giant flea market at Congregation Tree of Life on Dec. 9-10. Further information call 825-2090.

C.O.S.A.an on-going 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 the mental health community that meets in Valley Stream at Holy Name of mary School every afternoon at 1:30 P.M. Call (516) 433-1742.

Torah Study seminar led by Rabbi J. Ozarowski on Sat., Nov. 18, at 1:30 P.M. Elmont Jewish Center, 500 Elmont Rd. Free. (516) 488-1616.

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 is an anonymous fellowship 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 The Valley Stream Central High School Assoc. holds monthly meetings at the Pagan-Fletcher Restoration, 145 Hendrickson Ave. For further information email to VSCALUMNI@AOL.COM or write to P.O. Box 642, Valley Stream, NY 11582-0642.

Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court Bishop Molloy, Valley Stream, monthly meeting Tuesday, Nov. 14, 7:30 P.M. Holy Name of Mary School cafeteria. Call 825-3053.

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

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.

AARP on Tues., Nov. 14, monthly meeting at 1 P.M., Masonic Hall, 30 W. Jamaica Ave. VS. (Coffee hour precedes meeting.)

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

Thrift shop at Temple Gates of Zion,322 North Corona Ave.Monday and Wednesday . Call 561-2308 (516)561-2308.