Village Hall
123 S. Central Ave.
(516) 825-4200
www.valleystreamvillage.org
Board of Trustees
The village board will hold a work session on Monday, March 30 at 6 p.m. in the Village Hall board room. The reorganization meeting will be held on Monday, April 6 at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall court room.
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
County Legislature
The Nassau County Legislature has scheduled its next meeting for Thursday, April 2 at 10 a.m. in the legislative chambers, 1550 Franklin Ave., Mineola.
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.
Events
Going once... going twice...
Valley Stream Christian Academy will hold its sixth annual auction on Friday, March 27. A silent auction begins at 7 p.m. followed by the main auction at 8 p.m. Admission is $10 and includes appetizers, coffee and dessert. You must be at least 16. The school is located at 74 S. Grove St. For more information, or to donate goods or services, call (516) 823-0022.
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.
Teen games night
A young adult video games night will be held on Friday, March 27 at 6:30 p.m. Teens in grades 6-12 will play Dance Dance Revolution, Guitar Hero and more. There will be treats and small prizes. Registration is required.
Book Club
The group will next meet on Tuesday, March 31 at 7 p.m. in the children's room. The book to be discussed is "Ironweed" by William Kennedy.
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.
Teen poetry contest
The library is holding its 11th annual teen poetry contest to celebrate National Poetry Month. The theme is "Express Yourself@the Library." Poets must be in grades 6-12, and entries must be original works. Submissions are due by Monday, April 6 at 6 p.m.
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/ CRMarch2009Calendar.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
Library board
The library board of trustees will hold its next regular meeting on Thursday, March 26. An executive session begins at 7 p.m. followed by the public meeting at 8 p.m.
Children's programs
Registration begins on Thursday, March 26 for Jelly Bean Chick, a program for children in grades K-3 on Thursday, April 9 at 11 a.m., and for the cupcake workshop for children in grades 4-6 on April 9 at 1 p.m.
Voice of Grandparents
The support group next meets on Friday, March 27 at 9:30 a.m. This is an open discussion group led by social worker Sari Flesch.
Chair Exercise
The next class will be held on Friday, March 27 at 10 a.m. with instructor Millie Danko.
Knowing Michele Obama
Carolyn Carter-Kennedy will offer an informative presentation on the Life and Times of First Lady Michelle Obama on Friday, March 27 at 12:30 p.m.
Saturday Matinee
Catch "Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2" on March 28 at 2 p.m.
Women's History Month
Take a musical journey through time with Laura Mann on Sunday, March 29 at 2 p.m. Mann will sing songs of great women artists. Admission is free.
Child identification cards
Town Clerk Mark Bonilla will bring the Child Safety I.D. Program and the Passport van to the library on April 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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
Central High School District
The Board of Education will hold a budget review session on Monday, March 30 at p.m. in the Memorial Junior High School board room. The next regular business meeting will be held on Monday, April 7 at 8 p.m.
District 24
The Board of Education will hold its next work session on Thursday, March 26 at 7:30 p.m. at the William L. Buck School. The regular business meeting follows at 8:30 p.m.
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.
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.
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
Asthma Program
A program on asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is held every Tuesday from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Franklin Hospital. It is an open forum so participants can come any time during the program, which is in room R37 of the hospital's radiology department. This is an education program only. For more information call Laquette R. Merritt at (516) 256-6580.
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
Friends of Bridge
Town of Hempstead comptroller and Valley Stream treasurer John Mastromarino, left, and Lynbrook Detective Fred Fusswinkel, will be honored at this year's fundraising brunch for Friends of Bridge, the Valley Stream-based substance abuse treatment facility. Mastromarino has been named the 2009 Bridgebuilder of the Year and Fusswinkel will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award. The brunch will be held on Sunday, March 29 from 11 a.m. to 2 p. m. at the VFW Hall, 65 E. Merrick Road in Valley Stream. Tickets are $35 and are available by calling (516) 825-4242.
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.
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 info call (516) 791-9719.
Hadassah
The Valley Stream chapter of Hadassah will hold its next meeting on Thursday, March 26 at 1 p.m. at Temple Gates of Zion, 369 N. Corona Ave. Guest speaker Maureen Rade will feature a program on health and nutrition.
AARP
Valley Stream Chapter 2686 will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, April 14 at noon at the Hendrickson Park administration building. Brian Herrington, from State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo's office, who speak about how to protect oneself from identity theft. For more information call Henry at (516) 561-6606.
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 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.
