Village Hall
123 S. Central Ave.
(516) 825-4200
www.valleystreamvillage.org
Village Board
The next work session will be held on Monday, Aug. 3 at 6 p.m. in the Village Hall board room.
Music and meal
The next lunchtime concert at the Hendrickson Park gazebo will be held on Friday, July 24 at noon. Bring a brown bag lunch.
Water movements
The next adult pool dance will be held on Saturday, July 25 from 7 to 11 p.m.
Just for kicks
A beginners martial arts program for boys and girls begins on July 25. There will be six Saturday sessions. Children ages 5-7 meet from 3:15 to 4 p.m. and ages 8-12 from 4:15 to 5 p.m. at the Hendrickson Park administration building. The cost is $40.
Community Band
The Valley Stream Community Band will hold its next performance on Tuesday, July 28 at 8 p.m. at the John Smith Band Shell. The theme will be music through the generations.
Summer concert series
Moonlight Bay will perform at the John Smith Band Shell on Wednesday, July 29 at 8 p.m. The rain date is Aug. 3.
District symphony orchestra
The Central High School District's symphony orchestra's final two performances will be held on Thursdays, July 23 and 30 at 8 p.m. at the John Smith Band Shell.
Learn to swim
Children's swimming lessons will be offered on Mondays and Wednesdays, July 27-Aug. 19, and on Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 28-Aug. 20. Each session contains eight lessons and are available to children age 18 months to 12 years. The cost is $40.
Boating Safety
The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will hold a New York State certified boating safety course on Sunday, July 26 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Firemen's Field Clubhouse. The fee is $60 and completion satisfies the state requirement to operate a personal watercraft. For more information call Philip Caroleo at (516) 909-0784 or e-mail nyboatingsafety@aol.com.
Town
Be prepared
A hurricane safety seminar will be held on Monday, July 27 at 7 p.m. in the Village Hall court room. The program, sponsored by the Town of Hempstead, will help residents learn how to prepare for a major storm.
Town board
The Hempstead town council will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 4 at 9:30 a.m. It will take place at the John Cranford Adams Playhouse on the South Campus of Hofstra University, Hempstead Turnpike in Hempstead.
Libraries
Henry Waldinger Library
60 Verona Place, Valley Stream
(516) 825-6422
hwmlcontact@hotmail.com
Library opens at 10 a.m.
Young adult programs
A teen video games night will take place on Friday, July 24. There will be Guitar Hero, Dance Dance Revolution and more. A writing night will be held on Friday, July 31. A guest author will work with teens on creative writing projects. Programs are for students in grades 6-12 and begin at 6:30 p.m.
The Book Review
Children in grades 3-4 are invited to discuss "The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane" by Kate DiCamillo on Wednesday, July 29 at 4 p.m. Stop by the library to pick up a copy to read.
The Review Crew
Children in grades 5-6 will read and discuss "From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler" by E.L. Konigsburg on Thursday, July 30 at 4 p.m. Stop by the library to pick up a copy.
Children's Room
The children's room has a wide variety of programs scheduled for June with children's librarian Jaclyn Kunz. Programs include Bouncing Babies, Alphabet Soup, Story Craft programs, and other seasonal events. Check the calendar in the library or online at www.nassaulibrary.org/valleyst/
CRJuly2009Calendar.pdf.
Homebound delivery service
Volunteers deliver books to the homes of those with a disability or who are unable to visit the library on a permanent or temporary basis. This service is offered weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or as needed. All you need to do is complete a short application form at the adult reference desk.
Elmont Library
700 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont
(516) 354-5280 ext. 221
www.nassaulibrary.org/elmont
Library Board
The board of trustees will hold its next meeting on Thursday, July 23 at 8 p.m. The public is invited to attend.
Voice of Grandparents
The support group next meets on Friday, July 24 at 9:30 a.m. Share experiences with other grandparents and recognize when and how to intervene.
Friday Matinee
"The Family that Preys" will be shown on Friday, July 24 at 1 p.m. It is rated PG-13.
Book discussion
"Bel Canto" by Ann Patchett will be discussed on Monday, July 27 at 2 p.m. The talk will be led by librarian, Lee Goray.
Tuesday Feature Film
"Pink Panther" will be shown on July 28 at 2 p.m. The movie is rated PG-13.
Family night out
Children in grades K-2 and their families are invited to make real working clocks on Tuesday, July 28 at 7 p.m.
Evening storytime
Children 2-4 years old can come and hear 45 minutes of bedtime stories on Thursday, July 29 at 7:30 p.m.
Poetry Writing
The next workshop with Dr. Linda Opyr will be held on Thursday, July 30 from 4:30 to 6 p.m.
Iron Chef
A cooking workshop for teens will be held on Thursday, July 30 at 6:30 p.m. Come for an evening of competitive cooking and delicious fun.
Groups
Historical Society
Tours of the Pagan-Fletcher Restoration are given every Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. by members of the Valley Stream Historical Society. The house is located at 143 Hendrickson Ave. For more info call (516) 872-4159.
Central High School alumni
The Central High School Alumni Scholarship Foundation meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in Central's first floor conference room. All alumni are welcome. For more information call (516) 872-3028 or e-mail vscalumni@aol.com.
Civilian Patrol
Meetings are held the last Thursday of each month at Village Hall. The organization is also always looking for new members. For more information call (516) 825-0501 or visit www.valleystreamcivilianpatrol.org.
American Legion
Andrew Fatscher Post 854 holds it regular meetings the third Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Legion Hall, 51 Roosevelt Ave. For more information call (516) 791-9719.
Health
Mind, Body and Spirit
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church's health and safety fair will be held on Saturday, July 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Village Green. There will be free screenings and child safety info.
Cancer Support Group
The group next meets on Monday, Aug. 3 at 2 p.m. in Franklin Hospital's Greenberg Conference Room. It is open to all cancer survivors and family members. Discussions include new medicines and treatments, advice on how to cope and also promotional support. For more information call Meg Wehrum at (516) 256-6478.
Look Good, Feel Better
This free program, to teach women how to deal with the appearance-related side effects of cancer, will be held on Monday, Aug. 3 from 1 to 3 p.m. in Franklin Hospital's Shankman Auditorium. Professional cosmetologists will teach special techniques to minimize the effects of skin changes and hair loss. For more information call Judy Foster at (516) 256-6890.
Blood Drive
The New York Blood Center will be holding a blood drive at the Elmont Library on Monday, Aug. 3 from 11 a.m to 4:30 p.m. One donation can save up to three lives. Look for the Blood Center's bus in the library parking lot.
Religious
School supply collection
Bethlehem Assembly of God Church is looking to give away 1,000 backpacks filled with school supplies to students at its Aug. 16 block party. Donations are being sought including rulers, looseleaf paper, notebooks, pens, pencils, folders, calculators and backpacks. For more information contact Jimmy Smuda at (516) 561-6150 ext. 111.
Braille Workshops
The Valley Stream Jewish Center is seeking volunteers to do computer typing for Helen Keller Services. Books are transcribed into large print for visually impaired children. Volunteers are needed one morning a week for two hours. Call (516) 561-2308.
Atlantic City Trip
The Valley Stream Jewish Center Sisterhood is hosting a trip to the Showboat Hotel in Atlantic City on Thursday, Aug. 27. The cost is $36 and the trip departs from the temple at 9 a.m. To register call the office at (516) 561-2309 or Rhoda at (516) 766-1037.
