Village

Board of Zoning and Appeals will meet for a regular meeting on September 5 and a decision meeting on September 19 at 7:30 P.M. 123 South Central Avenue. Public invited.

Board of trustees will meet for a regular meeting on Monday, August 28 at 7:30 P.M. 123 South Central Avenue. Public invited. There will also be a Public Hearing on adoption of three Local Laws.

Schools

District 13. A regular meeting is scheduled for August 23 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, August 28. 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 Sept. 14 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, Sept. 12 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

Schedule change The Library will be closed for the Labor Day Weekend. The library will reopen Tuesday, September 5 at 10:00 A,M,

Children's Program "Reptiles On The Move," Friday, August 25 at 4:00 P.M. (Children) and at 6:30 P.M. (Young adults) Tickets required. 825-6422.

Emerging artist exhibit at Waldinger Library featuring works of Jason Jacks, now showing during month of August. Teen reading club drawing to a close on Saturday, August 26. Five book reports due by this date to earn reading achievement certificate. Call 825-6422.Snake lovers program scheduled at Library on Friday, August 25. Program for children, ages 5-10 at 4:00 P.M. and second program for older children at 6:30 P.M. For further information call 825-6422.

New database Available at Waldinger Library. Dialog@Carl is a powerful search tool and can be accessed at www.nassaulibrary.org/valleyst/athome/html. User name and password needed.

Educational CD-roms now available at library and includes children's science programs and a variety of other choices. Call 825-6422 for further information.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 December 30, 2000.

Special Events

White elephant sale - Tuesday, August 29, 10 A.M. to 2 P.M., Green Acres Senior Center, 400 Flower Road, Building #10, in Valley Stream. Call 872-8810.

Senior affairs meeting scheduled for Thursday, September 7 from 10-2P.M. at North Fork Bank, 195 Rockaway Avenue. Call for 825-6900 for transportation to the meeting .

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

Water Authority of Western Nassau County will meet on Monday, August 28 at 58 South Tyson Avenue, starting at 7:30 P.M. Public is welcome.

Voter registration scheduled for Sunday, September 17 from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. at Blessed Sacrament Church. All citizens 18 years or older who are not registered to vote are welcome. Further information call 825-2707.

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.

Mommy & Me Open House & Registration at The Mothers' Center of S.W. Nassau on Wednesday, August 30 between 10 A.M. and 12 noon. 100 Main Street, East Rockaway, call 516-599-7788.

Vendors sought for Mercy Medical Center Crafts Fair on Sunday, September 17 from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. Spaces available at various prices. Call (516) 705-2377 for information.

Summer concerts The V.S. Recreational Department is sponsoring a series of summer concerts at the Band Shell. Pre-shows start at 7:00 P.M. Concerts run from 8:00 P.M. thru 10:00 P.M. Different themes planned. Concerts scheduled August 16,23 and 30. Further information call 825-8570.

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.

Groups

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 the next monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 19 at the Pagan-Fletcher Restoration, 145 Hendrickson Ave., at 7:30 p.m. 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.

C.O.S.A.an on-going program for children of substance abusers is available at Tempo Group. A unique and highly specialized therapy, C.O.S.A. aids youngsters whose lives are affected by parental drug abuse. For more information, call: (516) 374-3671.

Self-Help Group Recovery Inc. helps people with fear, depression, anxiety: will meet in Valley Stream at 1:30 p.m. at Holy Name of Mary School, 90 S. Grove Street at East Jamaica Ave. Call (516) 433-1742.

On-going Events

Torah study seminar scheduled at The Elmont Jewish Center. First group scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 16 at 1:30 P.M. Call for future classes at (516) 488-1616.

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.

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.

Bargains galore at Franklin Hospital Medical Center's Thrift Shop. The store will hold a $5-A-Bag sale on all summer clothes. Also a sale on bric-a-brac items. Thrift Shop opens Monday thru Saturday from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. Further information at 825-5216.

Historic tours of Temple Hillel has scheduled sundown services, Friday, August25at 7:00 P.M., Saturday, August26 morning services at 8:45 A.M. and Sunday August 27 at 9:00 A.M.

Summer Art Classes The Hewlett-Woodmere Library will offer the joy of painting through summer art classes. Individualized instruction in oils, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, pen and ink, or clay modeling will be available. Call 374-2789.

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.

Duplicate bridge games at Temple Gates of Zion in Valley Stream. Games scheduled each Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at 12:15 P.M. Includes lunch. Call (516) 561-2308.

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.

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

Thrift shop at Temple Gates of Zion,322 North Corona Avenue, is open every Monday and Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Call (516)561-2308.

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

Church's Thrift Shop open Mondays and Thursdays from 10 to 3. Bargains and sales. (516) 825-4567.