Village Hall
123 S. Central Ave.
(516) 825-4200
www.valleystreamvillage.org
Village Board
The board of trustees will hold its next work session on Monday, July 6 at 6 p.m. in the Village Hall board room. The next regular business meeting will be held on Monday, July 20 at 7:30 p.m. in the court room.
Fireworks show
The annual Fourth of July fireworks show will he held on Saturday, July 4 at Firemen's Field. The rain date is July 5. Gates open at 6 p.m. Tickets can be purchased in advance at Village Hall, Collision Concepts, the library or at the gate on the day of the event. The cost is $6 per person.
Movies at the Pool
"Up" will be show in the children's interactive play area on Monday, July 6 at 8:30 p.m.
Community Band
The Valley Stream Community Band will hold its first performance of the year on Tuesday, July 7 at 8 p.m. at the John Smith Band Shell.
Summer concert series
Powerglide will perform at the John Smith Band Shell on Wednesday, July 8 at 8 p.m. The rain date is July 10.
Pool party
A brown bag lunchtime concert will be held at the Hendrickson Park gazebo on Friday, July 10 at noon.
Pool party
The first adult pool dance of the summer will be held on Saturday, July 11 from 7 to 11 p.m.
Town & County
Town board
The Hempstead town council will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, July 7 at 10:30 a.m. at the Nathan L. H. Bennett Pavilion, 1 Washington St. in Hempstead.
County Legislature
The Nassau County Legislature has scheduled its next meeting for Tuesday, July 7at 6 p.m. in the legislative chambers, 1550 Franklin Ave. in Mineola.
Libraries
Henry Waldinger Library
60 Verona Place, Valley Stream
(516) 825-6422
hwmlcontact@hotmail.com
Library opens at 10 a.m.
Holiday closing
The library will be closed on Saturday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. It will re-open on Monday, July 6 at 10 a.m.
Reader's Theatre
Children in grades 3-6 are invited to share literature by reading aloud and performing scripts of popular children's stories. The children will participate in theater games, be assigned roles and rehearse scripts with their group, with a brief performance at the end of each session. The program meets on Thursdays July 16, 23, 30, Aug. 13 and 20 at 6:30 p.m.
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
Chair Yoga
The next class will be held on Monday, July 6 at 1 p.m. with instructor Mary Mazzone.
Book Buddies
Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to read aloud to children age 3-5 each Monday in July at 3 p.m. All teen buddies must attend an orientation meeting on Monday, July 6 at 1 p.m.
Pictures books plus
Children ages 3-4 are invited to a reading of popular picture books on Tuesday, July 7 at noon. Make a craft to take home.
Tuesday Feature Film
"Married Life!" will be shown on Tuesday, July 7 at 2 p.m. The movie is rated PG-13.
Chi Gong
The next class will be held on Thursday, July 9 at 10 a.m. with instructor Cathy Anastasio.
Monster Hunt
Children in grades 3-6 are invited to participate in a scavenger hunt on Thursday, July 9 at 1 p.m.
Calling all teen photographers
Teens participating in the "Picturing America" exhibit will have selected photographs on display at the library throughout August. Each participant will receive a disposable camera at a session with a professional photographer on Thursday, July 9 at 6 p.m. Cameras must be returned to young adult services by Friday, July 31.
Schools
District 13
The Board of Education will hold its reorganization meeting on Wednesday, July 8 at 8 p.m. in the James A. Dever School board room.
District 30
The Board of Education will hold its reorganization meeting on Tuesday, July 7 at 8 a.m. in the Shaw Avenue School library.
Central High School District
The Board of Education will hold its reorganization meeting on Tuesday, July 14 at 8 p.m. in the Memorial Junior High School board room.
30th Reunion
The Valley Stream South High School Class of 1979 will be holding its 30-year reunion on Saturday, Oct. 24 at Savannah Club in East Meadow. For moe information e-mail ojean@
optonline.net
Calling all alumni
Valley Stream Central High School will hold a reunion for all classes to celebrate the school's 80th anniversary. It will be held on Saturday, Oct. 3 at the Coral House in Baldwin. All alumni are invited. For a reservation form contact Scott Muller at (516) 872-3028 or vscalumni@aol.com
Groups
Pom, dance and baton classes
A summer program is being offered to children and teens by Nancy Wasek, director of the award-winning Thunderettes and PAL Twirlers. Classes take place on Saturdays at the Grace United Methodist Church from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Instruction in hip-hop, pom poms and baton are offered for children and teens of all ages. For more information contact Nancy at (516) 225-2642 or gracethunderettes@hotmail.com.
Garden Club
The group meets the third Thursday of each month at 10:30 a.m. in the Hendrickson Park administration building. For more information, call Gloria at (516) 285-8957.
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.
L.I. Society of Italian Americans
The Valley Stream-based organization is always looking for new members. If interested in joining, call Ernie at (516) 285-9700.
Health
Cancer support
The group will next meet on Monday, July 6 from 2 to 4 p.m. in Franklin Hospital's Greenberg Conference Room. It is open to cancer survivors and family members. For more information call Meg Wehrum at (516) 256-6478.
Ask the Nutritionist
Alexandra Sasha Averko, a registered dietician and certified diabetes educator will speak on topic "Sweets for the Sweet" at the Elmont Library on Wednesday, July 8 at 11 a.m. Chocolate is making the new "Top 10" list of foods to enjoy for health promotion. A question and answer session with Sasha will follow.
Blood Drive
Franklin Hospital and Long Island Blood Services will hold a blood drive on Tuesday, July 21 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the hospital's Shankman Auditorium. Donors must be 16 to 75 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in general good health. A photo ID is required. All donors will receive a free mini-medical exam and a $5 Dunkin Donuts gift card. To make an appointment call (516) 256-6397.
Does food rule your life?
Overeaters Anonymous can help with its no dues, no fees and no weigh-ins program. Meetings are held Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at Temple Israel in Lawrence; Wednesdays at 7:15 p.m. at Temple Beth El in Cedarhurst; and Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. at Ascension Lutheran Church in Franklin Square. For more information call (516) 794-1333 or visit www.nassauOA.org.
Religious
Building fund concert
The Valley Stream Baptist Church will be hosting a building fund expansion fundraising concert on Saturday, July 11 from 7 to 9 pm. Donations are welcome. The church is located at 1865 N. Central Ave.
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.
