Village Hall
123 S. Central Ave.
(516) 825-4200
www.valleystreamvillage.org
Board of Trustees
The village board will hold its reorganization meeting on Monday, April 6 at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall court room.
Budget hearing
The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing for the proposed 2009-10 budget on Monday, April 13 at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall court room.
Parking permits
Resident parking permits will go on sale Monday, April 20. The cost is $40 for two years - May 1, 2009 through April 30, 2011. A current original registration is needed. Business permits also go on sale that day at a cost of $100 for one year.
Egg-citing
The Recreation Department's annual Easter egg hunt will be held on Saturday, April 4 at Hendrickson Park. Students in grades K-2 will hunt for eggs at 11 a.m. and students in grades 3-4 go at 11:45 a.m. Participants should meet at the kiddie playground on the east side of the park. For more information call (516) 825-8570.
Easter Bunny visit
Children age 1 through pre-K can meet Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny at the Hendrickson Park administration building on Saturday, April 4 at 12:30 p.m. The bunnies will have candy treats for the children. Make sure to bring your camera.
Town & County
Town board
The Hempstead town council will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, April 14 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, April 20 at 10 a.m. in the legislative chambers, 1550 Franklin Ave., Mineola.
Events
Puppet program
Chasing Rainbows, an interactive, multi-cultural puppet presentation for children ages 3-11, will be held at the Baha'i Center on Saturday, April 4 at 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $10 and are available by calling Nadine Scharman at (516) 578-8219. The center is located at 11 W. Jamaica Ave. in Valley Stream.
Libraries
Henry Waldinger Memorial Library
60 Verona Place, Valley Stream
(516) 825-6422
hwmlcontact@hotmail.com
Library opens at 10 a.m.
Musical diversity
The third program in the More Musical Diversity in America series will be held on Thursday, April 2 at 7 p.m. featuring bluegrass and folk music by Paul Helou. The program is for children ages 5 and up with a parent or caregiver. Tickets are required and are available in the children's room.
Computer basics
Three computer classes will be held on Saturday, April 4. The first class on Internet Basics and Library Databases will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. A Microsoft Word Basics class is scheduled from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. A Microsoft Excel Basics class is offered from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Registration is required.
Poetry entries due
Submissions for the library's 11th annual teen poetry contest are due by Monday, April 6 at 6 p.m. The theme is "Express Yourself@the Library." Poets must be in grades 6-12 and entries must be original.
At teen scene...
A young adult Spring Fling celebration will be held on Friday, April 17 at 6:30 p.m. Teens in grades 6-12 will make a craft, play games and win prizes. Registration is required.
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.
AARP Senior Tax Aide
Tax help will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Tuesday through April 14. Be sure to bring your W-2 form, all relevant bank and financial statements, 2008 tax forms and a copy of your 2007 tax return.
Children's Room
There are a wide variety of programs scheduled for March 2009 with Children's Librarian Jaclyn Kunz including Bouncing Babies, Alphabet Soup, Story Craft programs and other seasonal events. Check the children's room calendar in the library or online at www.nassaulibrary.org/valleyst/ CRApril2009Calendar.pdf. Registration is required for all programs with first preference given to Valley Stream library cardholders.
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 Memorial Library
700 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont
(516) 354-5280 ext. 221
www.nassaulibrary.org/elmont
Chair Exercises
The next class will be held on Friday, April 3 at 10 a.m. with instructor Millie Danko. Coffee will be served.
Imaginative headwear
Bring a hat on Friday, April 3 at 12:30 p.m. and decorate it for spring. The library will provide all the supplies.
Teen Knitting Club
The group next meets on Friday, April 3 from 4 to 5 p.m.
Saturday morning fun
An hour of unrestricted playtime for children ages 18-35 months will be held on Saturday, April 4 at 10 a.m.
Child IDs
Children may come for fingerprinting and a picture that will be laminated on an ID to take home. The program will be held on Saturday, April 4 from noon to 3 p.m. A parent must accompany child to sign permission form.
Sounds of Ireland
Hear the Celtic stylings of Kokila on Saturday, April 4 at 2 p.m.
Teen Advisory Group
The next meeting will be held on Saturday, April 4 from 2 to 3 p.m. Help decide the books, music and programs the library offers for young adults.
Chair Yoga
The next class will be held on Mondays, April 6 at 1 p.m. with instructor Mary Mazzone.
Tuesday Feature Film
"Moliere" will be shown on April 7 at 2 p.m. The movie is rated R.
Chi Gong
The next class on this ancient Chinese system of exercises or movements will be held on Thursday, April 9 at 10 a.m. with instructor Cathy Anastasio.
Tax help for seniors
Free tax help will be offered by the Town of Hempstead every Monday from noon to 3 p.m. A tax preparation program offered by Hofstra University will be held every Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m.
Bridge With Mimi
Intermediate level classes are held every Tuesday at 10 a.m. This is not a beginner's class - you must have experience in playing the game.
Schools
PTA Council
The Valley Stream Council of PTAs will hold its next meeting on Monday, April 6 at 7:30 p.m. at the Clear Stream Avenue School.
Central High School District
The Board of Education will hold its next regular business meeting on Monday, April 7 at 8 p.m. at Memorial Junior High School.
District 13
The Board of Education will hold its next committee meeting on Tuesday, April 21 and its next regular business meeting on Tuesday, April 28. Both meetings are at the James A. Dever School and begin at 8 p.m.
District 24
The Board of Education will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, April 21 at the William L. Buck School. A work session begins at 7:30 p.m. followed by the business meeting at 8:30.
District 30
The Board of Education will hold its next work session on Tuesday, April 21. The next regular business meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 27. Both meetings are in the Shaw Avenue School library at 8 p.m.
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.
Health
Cancer Support Group
The next meeting will be held on Monday, April 6 at 2 p.m. in Franklin Hospital's Greenberg Conference room. It is open to all cancer survivors and their families. For more information call Meg Wehrum at (516) 256-6478.
Look Good, Feel Better
This free program, to teach women how to cope with the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment, will be held in Franklin Hospital's Shankman Auditorium on Monday, April 6 from 1 to 6 p.m. Professional cosmetologists will teach special techniques to minimize the effects of hair loss and skin changes. Free complimentary cosmetic kits will be given out. For more information or to register call Judy Foster at (516) 256-6890.
Ask the Nutritionist
Alexandra Sasha Averko, a registered dietician and certified diabetes educator, will speak at the Elmont Library on Wednesday, April 8 at 11 a.m. The topic will be "To Buy Organic or Not." Learn which foods have the highest and lowest pesticide residue. A question and answer session will follow.
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 is forming a bereavement group, which will meet on Wednesdays from 5 to 6 p.m. It will be held 50 W. Hawthorne Ave. in Valley Stream. To join or for more information call Ruth Stern at (516) 569-6600.
Groups
AARP
Valley Stream Chapter 2686 will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, April 14 at 12:30 p.m. at the Hendrickson Park administration building. Brian Herrington, from State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo's office, who will speak about how to protect oneself from identity theft. For more information call Harry at (516) 561-6606.
Historical Society
Enjoy entertainment by singer Brian Darby at the Valley Stream Historical Society meeting on Wednesday, April 15 at 8 p.m. It will be held at Holy Trinity Parish Hall, Brooklyn Avenue and Seventh Street. The event is free. For more information call (516) 561-2115 or (516) 872-4159.
Chamber of Commerce
The next networking meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 22 at noon at Villa Marcello, 47 Franklin Ave. The guest speaker will be Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice. The cost is $20 for chamber members and $25 for non-members. For more information call (516) 825-1741.
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.
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.
