Village

Village Hall

123 So. Central Avenue

Board of Trustees to meet Monday, Jan. 24, at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall courtroom.

Let's Get Physical The Valley Stream Recreation Department is extending its exercise program, conducted by a professional instructor. The program will run for 20 sessions: Mondays and Wednesdays, from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m., from Jan. 19 to March 30. Classes to be held at the new facility at Firemen's Field, Albermarle and Fenimore streets. $75. For more info, call (516) 825-8570 or Marilyn Bunger, instructor, at (516) 825-1548. Sign up at the Hendrickson Park admin. bldg. Make checks payable to "Inc. Village of Valley Stream."

Defensive Driving Course offered by the Village of V.S. Saturday, Feb. 12, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Hendrickson Park admin. bldg. $40 registration fee, payable by check only. Get up to a four point reduction and 10 percent savings on liability or collision insurance (per driver) for up to three years. Call (516) 825-8570 for more info.

Anniversary Journal commemorating Valley Stream's 75 years on sale for $2 each at Village Hall or the library. Call(516) 825-4200.

Memorial Benches A limited number of benches are now available for purchase to be placed in the A.J. Hendrickson Park memorial Garden. For more info, call Village Hall at (516) 825-4200, ext. 116.

Schools

High School District The Valley Stream High School District Board of Education will meet Tuesday, Feb.8, at 8 p.m. in Cafeteria B of Memorial Junior High, Fletcher Avenue. Call (516) 872-5605 for more information. Board work session Jan. 4, One Kent Road.

District 13 Board of Education to meet in Tuesday, Jan. 25 at the Wheeler Avenue School at 8 p.m. Call the district at (516) 568-6100 for more info. Committee meeting Jan. 18.

District 24 Board of Education will meet, Thursday, Jan. 27, at 8:30 p.m. at the William L. Buck School. Call the district at (516) 256-0153 for more info. Committee meeting Jan. 13.

District 30 Board of Education to meet Monday, Jan. 31, at the Shaw Avenue School. Call (516) 285-9881 for more information. Committee meeting Jan. 10

Central Alumni Assoc. to meet Tuesday, Jan. 25 at 7 p.m. at the Pagan Fletcher Restoration, 143 Hendrickson Ave.Video-tape tour of Central H.S. is on sale for $20. Call (516) 872-3028 or visit their Web site at http://Hometown.aol.com/vscalumni or e-mail vscalumni@aol.com.

South H.S. Reunion A 30th high school reunion is now being planned for Aug. 13, 2005. Send an e-mail to DFaithfull@yahoo.com. Respond ASAP. Leave your name, address, phone number and e-mail address. Help is needed contacting classmates.

Calling All North Grads The North H.S. Alumni Association announces the production of a new edition of the school's alumni directory. All alumni information is currently being compiled and edited by Harris Directory, Data Services and Internet Solutions, and they need the community's help! To ensure proper and accurate directory listings, please contact Harris to provide current details such as full name, address, phone number and professional information. The Harris Graduate Connection can be reached via email at gcupdate@bcharrispub.com or by regular mail at V.S. North H.S. Alumni Directory Project c/o Harris Graduate Connection, 6300 Center Drive, Norfolk, VA 23502. Please include the name of the school in the subject line.

Special Events

Community Seminars Franklin Hospital Medical Center, 900 Franklin Ave., is hosting free seminars to discuss "Surgical Options for the Treatment of Morbid Obesity." Question and answer session to follow. Tuesdays Feb. 8, March 8, April 12 and May 10, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Shankman Auditorium. To reserve seating call (516) 256-6397.

It's 'Showtime VI' Blessed Sacrament is looking for community members - children (third-grade and older) and adults - to join the cast of its latest musical revue. Singers, dancers and production crew. Sign-up is Saturday, Jan. 15, at 10 a.m. in Walsh Hall, Rose and Central avenues. Call (516) 561-3118 or Carla at (516) 568-2618.

V.S. Chamber of Commerce to meet for breakfast Wednesday, Jan. 26, at 8:30 a.m. at the Concord Diner, Sunrise Highway. Call (516) 825-1741 or visit www.vscc.org.

Pat Cooper In Concert Saturday, Feb. 26, the Knights of Columbus St. Therese Council is hosting a trip to the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse for a dinner show featuring Pat Cooper in concert. Call Pat or Theresa for details at (516) 437-4449.

Take A Trip "Down Memory Lane" Trivia quiz presented by Walter Harrod and hosted by the V.S. Historical Society Wednesday, Jan. 19, at Holy Trinity Parish Hall, Brooklyn Ave. at 7th Street. Refreshments served. Guests welcome. No fee. Call (516) 825-0324 for more info.

Groups

Catholic faith Want to become a Catholic? Group meets regularly at Blessed Sacrament Church in Valley Stream to discuss and learn about the Catholic Faith, to study scripture, to pray. If this interests you, come and see. (516) 568-1027.

Gibson Civic Association meets fourth Tuesday of every month, except July, August and December, at the Olivet Baptist Church Hall, Locust St. and DuBois Ave., 8 p.m. Call (516) 872-6910

Garden Club of Valley Stream presents horticultural and artistic arrangements, professional speakers and judges. New members welcome. Call (516) 285-8957.

VS Civilian Patrol meets the last Thursday of every month, at Village Hall, 123 S. Central Ave. (516) 823-9088 or (516) 825-1902.

Volunteers needed for visually impaired sponsored by Temple Gates of Zion. Mon. from 11:30 to 1:30 (516) 561-2308.

Recovery, Inc. A group focusing on mental health meets in Valley Stream at Holy Name of Mary School, 90 S. Grove St. every Saturday at 1:30 p.m. (516) 221-7862.

Grief Share recovery seminar at the Church of the Nazarene, 215 Hillside Ave., VS, every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. and Wed. at 1 p.m. (516) 561-8101.

On-goingEvents

Bingo Monday evening early bird starts at 7:15 p.m. and Wednesday morning early bird begins at 10:15 a.m. Congregation Tree of Life, 502 North Central Ave. (516) 825-2090.

Thrift Shop at Blessed Sacrament is holding a half-off sale. The thrift shop's hours are Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The church is located at 201 North Central Avenue. Enter the thrift shop through the church parking lot on McKeon Avenue. For more info call (516) 561-8969.

Thrift Shop at Grace United Methodist Church is open every Monday and Thursday, and the second Saturday of the month, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. January is "Customer Appreciation Month" at the Thrift Shop -half-off on all merchandise. The thrift shop is located at 21 South Franklin Ave. Call (516) 825-1182 for more info.

Bargains Galore! at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church's Thrift Shop, Brooklyn and Seventh St., open every Tues. and Thurs., 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The popular "$1 Room" is open for July and Aug.

Bingo Monday mornings 10:15 a.m. start. Blessed Sacrament Church, 201 N. Central Ave. Air conditioned. Smoke-free. Free parking in church lot. For more info., (516) 568-1027.

Elks Bingo every Wednesday night. Opens at 6 p.m. Early bird starts at 7:15. NY #1 Elks, 11 West Jamaica Ave., VS. (516) 561-2164.

Bridge games at Temple Gates of Zion. Duplicate bridge played Monday and Tuesday starting at 12:15 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Call (516) 561-2308.

Special Volunteers wanted for residents of Franklin Hospital Medical Center's Nursing Home. Call (516) 256-6144.

Long Island Crisis Center offers crisis intervention counseling 24 hours/7 days a week. Its free, confidential and anonymous. Call 679-1111 for help.

Historic tours of the Pagan-Fletcher Restoration, 143 Hendrickson Ave. Learn about ValleyStream history in an interesting setting from knowledgeable guides. Sundays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. or by group appointment. Free. Donations accepted. (516) 872-4159.

Bereavement groups are being offered by Good Shepherd Hospice. Call Clarice at (516) 485-3060.

Gam-Anon for spouses, adult children, family, friends affected by gambling problems. Meetings every night. Call (516) 321-2883.

Tall Club of Long Island meets at monthly at 8 p.m. at Bertucci's in Melville. Call (516) 616-3320.

Good Shepherd Hospice seeks volunteers to help patients and families at home with emotional support and practical assistance. Call Lucille at (516) 485-3060.

Library

Henry Waldinger Memorial Library 60 Verona Place, Valley Stream, (516) 825-6422 hwmlcontact@hotmail.com

Registration for

children's programs

The Henry Waldinger Memorial Library offers a wide range of programs for children of all ages - but programs are postponed until renovations are completed to the Children's Room. Registration for all programs is required, with first preference given to Valley Stream library cardholders. Call Mrs. Eagan for more information.Ê

Feeling Lucky? AARP Valley Stream Chapter 2686 to meet Jan. 11, at 51 Roosevelt Ave., at 12 p.m. for refreshments and "Lucky Bingo." Call (516) 285-6274 for more info.

VS Historical Society to meet Wednesday, Nov. 17, at 8 p.m. at at Holy Trinity Parish hall, Brooklyn Avenue. Lecture on "Identity Forgery" to be presented by James Reed, deputy commissioner of consumer affairs. Refreshments served. All are welcome. Call (516) 825-0324 for more info.