Village

Open skating sponsored by Inc. Village of Valley Stream beginning Friday Oct. 6 through Nov. 17 from 7:30 -9:30 P.M. Further information @ 825-8570.
Board of Zoning and Appeals will meet for a regular meeting Oct. 10 and a decision meeting October 24at 7:30 P.M. 123 South Central Avenue. Public invited.
Board of trustees will meet for a work session on Monday, October 16 and a regular meeting on October 30, 7:30 P.M. at 123 South Central Avenue. Public invited.

Schools

District 13. A regular meeting is scheduled for October 25 at 8:00 P.M. Meetings are held at James A. Dever school. Public is invited.
District 30 will hold a regular meeting of Board of education on Monday, October 30. Meeting is scheduled for 8:30 P.M. Location to be announced.
District 24 will hold a regular meeting of Board of Education on Thursday Oct. 12 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 Tuesday,Oct.10 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
Reading week Celebrate teen reading week at the Library on Friday, Oct. 20 at 6:30 P.M. Event is open to students in grades 6 through 12. Registration required. Call 825-6422.
Schedule change Library will be closed on Monday, Oct. 9 in observance of Columbus Day. Library will reopen Tuesday, Oct. 10. Library will also be closed Oct. 14 for the VS 75th Anniversary Parade. Library will reopen Monday, Oct. 16.
3D exhibit Works of VS resident Angela Schultz will be shown throughout September.Computer classes Call for times and reserve a seat @ 825-6422..
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

Elks auction N.Y. #1 Elks Lodge at 11 W. Jamaica Ave. Oct. 14th Chinese Auction. All new items. Tennis balls to fur coats. Doors open at 6 P.M. Auctioning begins at 8 P.M. Coffee, cake and door prizes. (516) 561-2164.
Homemaker's council will meet on Thursday, Oct. 19 at the Olivet Baptist Church Hall @ 10:00 A.M. Call 285-5735.
Catholic Daughters of the Americas will meet on Friday, Oct. 6 at 7:30 P.M. in the school cafeteria for their annual card party. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 10 at 7:30 P.M. also held at Ct. Bishop Molloy No. 994 in Valley Stream.
Harmony cabaret sponsored by Temple Gates of Zion on Tuesday, Oct. 17 at 7:30 P.M. Further information @ 825-5242.
Panama Cruise sponsored by The Long Island Society of Italian Americans through the Panama Canal aboard The Sun Princess. Scheduled for October 10 to October 20. Information:Call Lillian @ (516) 561-2364.
Annual Alumni Meeting &Social - The Annual Meeting and Social of Central High School Alumni Assoc. on Oct. 14, at American Legion Post #854, 5l Roosevelt Ave., Valley Stream, 8 PM -12 AM. Hot & cold buffet, cash bar, music by Andy Masters. Reservations $15.00 per person, check payable to VSCHSAA Scholarship Fund. Mail to P.O. Box 642, Valley Stream, NY 11582-0642 by Sept. 29. $18.00 per person at door. For information call (516) 872-3028.
Giant parade sponsored by the 75th Anniversary Committee of the Village of Valley Stream on October 14. A Gala Anniversary Ball to follow on November 17. Further information 825-4200.
5K run sponsored by Franklin Hospital Medical Center through the streets of Valley Stream on Sunday, Oct. 22 at 9 A.M. Further information at 256-6360.
Craft fair sponsored by Inc. Village of Valley Stream on Oct. 14 from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Applications available at AJ Hendrickson Administration Building. Call 825-8570.
Fall fair sponsored by the Advent Lutheran Church on Saturday, Oct. 14 starting 9:30 A.M. until 3:00 P.M. The church is located at 1840 Atherton Avenue in Elmont. For information call (516) 437-2891.

Groups

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.
Monthly meeting of AARP chapter at Masonic Hall, 30 West Jamaica Avenue. On Oct.10. Call 561-7313.
Catholic Daughters Association will meet on Tuesday,Oct.10 at 7:30 P.M. in Holy Name of Mary School. New members welcome.
Coaches needed to assist Valley Stream Soccer Club. Registration reimbursement offered for children of a coach at the end of spring 2001 season. Further information available at 568-1146.
Panama Cruise sponsored by The Long Island Society of Italian Americans through the Panama Canal aboard The Sun Princess. Scheduled for October 10 to October 20. Information:Call Lillian at (516) 561-2364.
Recovery, Inc. A Self-Help group focusing on the mental health community meets in Valley Stream at Holy Name of Mary School every afternoon at 1:30 P.M. Call (516) 433-1742.
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.
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 spouses and 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. Valley Stream, every Tuesday at 7:30 P.M. and Wednesday at 1 P.M.. Call 561-8101.
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, open every Monday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Call (516)561-2308.

On-going Events

Boat smart course at Valley Stream Memorial Junior High School starting Tuesday, Oct. 31 at 8:00 P.M. Course will run 5 weeks. Instruction is free. Course material is $15. Call (516) 293-7773 or e-mail at HBPSEDU@att.net.
Shopping spree to factory outlets Saturday, November 4 in Reading, PA.,on Saturday, November 4th. Bus leaves South's( Jedwood) parking lot at 7 A.M. and returns at 10 P.M. $30 per person. Deadline is October 18. Call Toniann at 741-2156.
Holiday events Temple Gates of Zion will host various Rosh Hashanah related services through Oct. 7 and Yom Kippur service starting October 8 at 6:00 P.M. For further information call 561-2308.
Historic tours of the Pagan-Fletcher Restoration are now available! What a wonderful way to spend a Sunday! Learn about ValleyStream history in an interesting setting from knowledgeable guides. Sundays from 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. or by special appointment. Free admissions. (Donations accepted). 872-4159.
Defensive driving class held at St. Claire's Church in Rosedale on October 7 from 8:45 A.M.to 3:00 PP.M. Call (718) 341-0452.
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.
Bible study at Holy Name of Mary Church scheduled for Oct. 4 and Oct. 5. Various times. Call 825-2003.
Interfaith meetings scheduled for 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.
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.
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.
VS Civilian Patrol General meetings are held monthly in Village Hall 123 South Central Avenue. Call 823-0470.
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.