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.

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, August 24 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, August 22 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

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. Children reading club ends Saturday, August 12. A total of seven book reports needed for Summer Reading Club Certificate. End of season party planned for Thursday, August 17 at 11:30 A.M. and 1:30 P.M. Computer classes offered at Waldinger Library on Friday, August 18 and Saturday, August 19. For further description about classes call 825-6422.

Games night at Library on Friday, August 11 from 6:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Refreshments and fun. Call 825-6422.

Video festival at the Henry Waldinger Memorial Library, 10:30 A.M. or 4:00 P.M. For children, ages 5 through 12. Registration required. 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.

Audiobook month Free copies of audio samplers are available on first come, first-serve basis at Waldinger Library. Inquire at adult reference desk.

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

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.

Camp reunion sponsored by The Chai Group of Valley Stream Chapter of Hadassah. Fourth annual Camp Chai There reunion on Thursday, August 17; 7:45 P.M. at 24 Firethorne Lane. Further details: 766-2755.

Voter registration scheduled for Thursday, September 7 and Thursday, September 14 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.

Dinner and Dance sponsored by "The American Red Mogen David of Israel," David Friedman Chapter on August 19 at the New Hyde Park Jewish Center. Call for information: (516) 746-1278.

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.

Blood drive planned at Mercy Medical Center in Rockville Centre on Wednesday, August 23 from 8 A.M. to 3:45 P.M. To register: (516) 705-2068.

Spanish classes sponsored by Village Recreational Department. Registration open to elementary school children. Classes run through August 19. Registration at Administration Building. Call 825-8570 for fee information. Classes held various times on Saturdays.

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.

Street Fair TNT scheduled for Thursday, August 3 on Rockaway Avenue from 3-10 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.

Groups

Central Alumni The Valley Stream Central High School Assoc. holds a monthly meeting every fourth Tuesday 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

Bargains galore at Franklin Hospital Medical Center'sThrift 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 the Pagan-Fletcher Restoration are now available for one and all! 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.

Temple Hillel has scheduled sundown services, Friday, August11at 7:00 P.M., Saturday, August12 morning services at 8:45 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.