Village Board
The board of trustees will hold its next work session on Monday, May 4 at 6 p.m. in the Village Hall board room.
Handmade wares
A craft fair will be held in the Hendrickson pool parking lot on Saturday, May 2 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Avoid a parking ticket
Resident parking permits are now on sale. The cost is $40 for two years. A current original registration is needed. Business permits are also on sale at a cost of $100 for one year. Non-resident permits go on sale on Monday, April 27 and cost $425 for one year. All permits are effective May 1.
Summer sports camps
The next registration date for summer sports skills camps is Monday, April 27 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Hendrickson Park administration building. The camps are lacrosse, flag football, soccer and baseball/softball, and are open to children entering grades 4-8. The cost is $85 for village residents and $90 for high school district residents. For more information call (516) 825-8570.
Town & County
Town board
The Hempstead town council will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, May 5 at 10:30 a.m. at the Nathan L. H. Bennett Pavilion, 1 Washington St., Hempstead.
County Legislature
The Nassau County Legislature has scheduled its next meeting for Monday, May 4 at 10 a.m. in the legislative chambers, 1550 Franklin Ave., Mineola.
Libraries
Henry Waldinger Library
60 Verona Place, Valley Stream
(516) 825-6422
hwmlcontact@hotmail.com
Library opens at 10 a.m.
Teen poetry night
Winners of the 2009 Teen Poetry Contest will be honored on Friday, April 24 at 6:30 p.m. Winning students will receive a certificate of achievement and prize and will be reading their original poems. Following the awards ceremony, members of Poets In Nassau will be participating in poetry readings from 7 to 8 p.m.
Book Club
The group will next meet on Tuesday, April 28 at 7 p.m. to discuss Doris Kearns Goodwin's "Wait Till Next Year." Joanne Bergbom will be the guest discussion leader, as part of the Long Island Reads initiative.
Computer classes
The library will hold three computer classes on Saturday, May 2. Internet Basics and Library Databases will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Microsoft Word Basics is scheduled from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and a Microsoft Excel Basics class is offered from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Registration is required.
Teen craft night
A young adult Mother's Day craft night will be held on Friday, May 8 at 6:30 p.m. Teens in grades 6-12 can come and make a gift for their mother, grandmother or another loved one.
Children's Room
The children's room has a wide variety of programs scheduled for May 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/CRMay2009Calendar.pdf.
Live homework help
Families with young children, and adults seeking to support their studies or improve their math or grammar skills, have access to experts waiting to help through the library's Web site. It is available to library cardholders every day from 2 to 10 p.m. in English and Spanish. Log on to www.nassaulibrary.org/valleyst/ and go to the Live Homework Help link.
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.
Tuesday feature film
"The Reservations" will be shown on Tuesday, April 28 at 2p.m. The movie is rated R.
Chair exercises
The next class will be held on Friday, April 24 at 10 a.m. with instructor Millie Danko.
Voice of Grandparents
The support group next meets on Friday, April 24 at 9:30 a.m. The discussion will be led by social worker Sari Flesch.
Cuddly creatures
A stuffable animals workshop for teens will be held on Tuesday, April 28 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Poetry writing
The next workshop with Dr. Linda Opyr will be held on Wednesday, April 29 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Participants will have the opportunity to write poetry and share what they've written.
Library Board
The board of trustees will hold its next meeting on Thursday, April 23. An executive session begins at 7 p.m. followed by the public session at 8.
Book of the month
This month's selection is "Wait Till Next Year" by Doris Kearns Goodwin. Diana Heinlein and David Houston will do a reading of the books in the style of radio drama, with music and sounds from the 1940s and 50s, on Monday, April 27 at 2:00 p.m.
Schools
'The Boy Friend'
South High School thespians will present "The Boy Friend" on Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students. Senior citizen gold card holders will be admitted free.
'Twinderella'
The Memorial Players will present "Twinderella, The Musical" on Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25 at 7 p.m. in the Bert Keller Auditorium at Valley Stream Central High School. Tickets can be purchased on the night of the show for $7. Gold Card holders may attend Friday for free.
Greek tales
North High Schools' production of "The Iliad, the Odyssey and all of Greek Mythology in 99 Minutes or Less" takes place on Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 for students and senior citizens and $7 for adults.
District 13
The Board of Education will hold its next regular business meeting on Tuesday, April 28 at 8 p.m. at the James A. Dever School.
District 30
The Board of Education will hold its next regular business meeting on Monday, April 27 at 8 p.m. in the Shaw Avenue School library.
Central High School District
The Board of Education will hold its next committee meeting on Tuesday, May 5 and its next regular business meeting on Tuesday, May 12. Both will be held at Memorial Junior High School at 8 p.m.
Fashion show fundraiser
The Central/Memorial PTSA will hold its annual fashion show and dinner on Thursday, May 7 from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Coral House in Baldwin. Proceeds will go toward scholarships and PTSA-sponsored programs. The PTSA is seeking sponsors for this event. If interested, call Annette Gray at (516) 825-2994 or e-mail
fashionshow@cmptsa.org.
Academic Munchkins
The nursery school will hold an open house and fall registration on Sunday, April 26 from noon to 3 p.m. The school is located at 47 S. Central Ave. For more information call (516) 256-0096.
Events
Girl Scout goes for the gold
Kristen Wraith will hold an event for children in grades K-6 on Sunday, May 3 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Central High School track. There will be races, games, face painting, prizes and guest speakers. This is event is for her Girl Scout Gold Award. Bring used batteries to be recycled as an entrance fee. E-mail ziggygirl92@ gmail.com for more information.
Pet party
Central Veterinary Associates of Valley Stream will sponsor a microchip clinic for National Pet Week on Sunday, May 17 from noon to 4 p.m. at Alley Pond Park on Springfield Boulevard in Queens. There will be raffle prizes, rides, games, arts and crafts, demonstrations and pet adoptions. A $25 donation is requested. For more information call (516) 825-3066.
Groups
Valley Stream Basketball
Registration for the 2009 season will take place on Saturday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hendrickson Park administration building. For more information visit www.valleystreambasketball.com
Historical Society
"How to beat the casinos at their own games" will be the topic of author Frank Scoblete's lecture on Wednesday, May 20 at 8 p.m. Sponsored by Valley Stream Historical Society, it will be held at the Holy Trinity Parish Hall, Brooklyn Avenue and Seventh Street. This event is free. For more information call (516) 561-2115 or (516) 872-4159.
Lions Club
The Valley Stream Lions Club will once again be offering scholarships to deserving graduating seniors who reside in the village. The scholarship committee will select the recipients on the basis of financial need, comparative academic standing, overall school, and community activities. The $1,000 will be made payable to the recipient's college. To obtain an application, visit www.valleystreamlions. com. Mail completed forms to: Valley Stream Lions Club, P.O. Box 381, Valley Stream, NY 11580. The deadline is April 30.
American Legion
Andrew Fatscher Post 854 holds its 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.
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.
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.
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.
Community Bulletin Board
The Chamber of Commerce provides non-political and non-profit community groups the opportunity to post its ongoing, written notices of activities for free at the Long Island Rail Road station. Information should be addressed to: Valley Stream Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 1016, Valley Stream, NY 11582, ATTN: Community Bulletin Board.
Health
Women's health lecture
In recognition of National Women's Health Month, Franklin Hospital will host a free lecture, "Breast and Cervical Health and Osteoporosis" on Tuesday, May 5 from from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. It will be held in the Shankman Auditorium. The speaker will be Dr. Neeta Shah, vice president of Women's Health Services for North Shore-LIJ. To register or for more information call (516) 256-6397.
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Program
The Peninsula Counseling Center offers therapy sessions for individuals and families recovering from the ravages of substance abuse. Adults and adolescent treatment is available. For more information call (516) 569-6600.
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.
Bereavement Group
Peninsula Counseling Center offers a Bereavement Group which meets on Wednesdays from 5 to 6 p.m. at 50 W. Hawthorne Ave. in Valley Stream. To join or for more information call Ruth Stern at (516) 569-6600.
Brain injury group
JCC of the Greater Five Towns hosts Traumatic Brain Injury group on Wednesdays at Sons of Israel in Woodmere. The goal is to provide a safe haven where clients and family members feel accepted for who they are. For more information call Lisa Barnett at (516) 569-6733 ext. 210 or Chana Pfeifer at ext. 213.
Ongoing
Learn local history
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 at 143 Hendrickson Ave. For more info call (516) 872-4159.
Braille Workshops
Temple Gates of Zion holds Braille workshops every Monday from 10 a.m. to noon. Volunteers are needed to help children with string art. Helen Keller Services provides the material. For more info call (516) 561-2308.
African Dance
Classes are held every Wednesday evening from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Grace United Methodist Church gymnasium. There is a suggested donation of $7 per adult and $5 for students and seniors. For more info call Yvette Jones at (516) 285-1979.
Religious
Become empowered
Devotions and empowerment workshops are held every other Wednesday evening at the Baha'i Center of Nassau County. For time and dates, call Vito at (516) 779-2690. All are welcome.
Adult Bible Study
Lutheran Church of Our Saviour's adult bible class meets every other Wednesday at 7 p.m. The church is located at 888 Rockaway Ave. For more info call (516) 825-5453.
