COMMUNITY UPDATE

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Village



Board of Zoning and Appeals will meet on Sept. 26 for a decision meeting, 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 regular meeting on September 25, 7:30 P.M. at 123 South Central Avenue. Public invited.

Schools



District 13. A regular meeting is scheduled for September 27 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,September 25. 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

Computer class scheduled for Friday, September 22 @ 7:00 P.M. and Sept. 23 @ 10:00 A.M.

3D exhibit Works of VS resident Angela Schultz will be shown throughout September.Computer classes Call for times and reserve a seat @ 825-6422..

Library Trustee meeting scheduled for Wed. Sept. 30 at 8:00 P.M. Use side entrance..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

Art Show hosted by Valley Stream Historical Society at Pagan-Fletcher Restoration by the Long Beach Art League on Sept. 23 & 24 from noon to 4 P.M. Free. Call 825-0324.

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.

A Few Good Vendors are wanted for the Village Green Arts & Crafts Fair that will be following the 75th Anniversary Parade on Saturday, October 14. There are NO FEES involved! Applications may be obtained at the Village Hall or the AJ Hendrickson Administration Bldg. Space size is 10' x 10'. Call 825-8570 for more information.

Yard Sale sponsored by V.S. Chapter of Hadassah on Sunday, September24, 10 A.M.-4 P.M. at 346 Felter Avenue Call 766-2725.

Yard Sale, rain or shine, at the Lutheran Church of Our Saviour, Rockaway & Dubois Aves. Sat. Sept. 30, 10 A.M. to 3 P.M., lunch 11:30 to 1.

Food nutrients Science, health, and nutrition will be discussed on Sunday, Sept. 24, at 11 A.M., Temple Gates of Zion, 322 N. Corona Ave. $5. Call (516) 561-2308.

Groups

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.

Gibson Civic Association will hold monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 26 at the Olivet Baptist Church at 8:00 P.M.

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.

Homemakers council of Nassau County will hold a Rally Day Meeting on Thursday, September 21 at 10:00 A.M. at the Olivet Baptist Church Hall, DuBois Avenue and Locust St. Call 285-5735.

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

Historic tours of the Pagan-Fletcher Restoration are now available! 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 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 Sept. 22 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church; April 27 at Grace Methodist and June 8 at Blessed Sacrament. 11:30 A.M. All welcome.

Water authority will hold Bd. of Directors meeting on Sept. 25 at 58 South Tyson Avenue, Floral Park at 7:30 P.M. Public invited.

Ostomy Club will meet at Franklin Hospital Medical Center on Thursday, Sept. 21 at 7:30 P.M. Further information call 256-6024.

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 the "Y" 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.