Village Hall
123 S. Central Ave.
(516) 825-4200
www.valleystreamvillage.org
Board of Trustees
The village board will hold its next regular business meeting on Monday, March 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall court room.
Movies at Village Hall
"Horton Hears a Who" will be shown in the Village Hall court room on Friday, March 13 at 7:30 p.m. Free tickets will be available at the Hendrickson Park administration building.
Town & County
County Legislature
The Nassau County Legislature has scheduled its next meeting on Monday, March 23 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, March 24 at 7 p.m. at the Nathan L. H. Bennett Pavilion, 1 Washington St., Hempstead.
Libraries
Henry Waldinger Memorial Library
60 Verona Place, Valley Stream
(516) 825-6422
hwmlcontact@hotmail.com
Library opens at 10 a.m.
Teen Tech Week
Teen volunteers will demonstrate how to use various technology at a Teen Tech Showcase on Saturday, March 14 from 1 to 3 p.m. Demonstrations will include how to use an iPod, play Nintendo Wii and download photos from a digital camera. For more information, contact young adult librarian Faith Kenney or Director Mamie Eng.
Library Board
The board of trustees will meet on Wednesday, March 18 at 7:30 p.m. The meeting is open to the public; ring bell at children's room entrance for admittance.
Musical Diversity series
"Duets in American Music" will be presented on Thursday, March 19 at 7 p.m. This program is for children ages 5 and up with parent. Celebrate the diversity of America with selections including folk-tunes, spirituals, Sousa marches and jazz. Tickets are required for the performance and are available in the children's room on a first-come, first-serve basis.
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.
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.
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
Karaoke Idol
Teens can sing to their favorite songs solo or in groups and receive a score for their performance on Thursday, March 12 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Money Merge seminar
Joe Spallino will discuss money merge accounts on Thursday, March 12 at 7 p.m. This is an approach which will allow homeowners to get out of their existing mortgage in less time with little or no change to their current lifestyle.
Chair Exercise
The next class will be held on Friday, March 13 at 10 a.m. with instructor Millie Danko.
Sing-a-long
A children's sing-a-long program for children age birth through pre-school with a parent will be held on Friday, March 13 at 11 a.m.
Screen goddesses
Celebrate Women's History Month on Friday, March 13 at 12:30 p.m. with a look back at some of Hollywood Goddesses of the 1940s-60s. Film historian Seena Edelman presents this lecture and slideshow.
Yoga and the imagination
A yoga basics program for children in grades K-3 will be held Saturday, March 14 at 12:30 p.m. Listen to stories and bring the characters to life through basic yoga postures.
Chair Yoga
The next class will be held on Monday, March 16 at 1 p.m. with instructor Mary Mazzone.
Tuesday feature film
"Just Add Water" will be shown on March 17 at 2 p.m. The movie is rated R.
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.
Book Discussion
Librarian Anthony Grimaldi will lead a discussion of "The Children's Story" by James Clavell on Monday, March 23 at 2 p.m. Coffee and cookies will be served.
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
Legislative Breakfast
The Valley Stream Council of PTAs will host its annual legislative breakfast on Saturday, March 14 at 9 a.m. at Memorial Junior High School. Confirmed participants are Mayor Ed Cahill, Councilman Ed Ambrosino, Legislator John Ciotti, Assemblyman Harvey Weisenerg and Sen. Dean Skelos. The event is free.
District 13
The Board of Education will hold its next work session on Monday, March 16 and its next regular business meeting on Tuesday, March 24. Both meetings will be held at the James A. Dever School 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.
District 30
The Board of Education will hold its next work session on Monday, March 16 and its next regular business meeting on Monday, March 23. Both meetings will be held in the Shaw Avenue School library at 8 p.m.
Holy Name of Mary School
An open house and registration will take place on Thursday, March 12 at 7 p.m. Tour the school, meet the principal, faculty and staff members and register your child. The school is located at 90 S. Grove St. For more information visit www.hnomschool.org.
PTA blood drive
The James A. Dever School PTA is hosting a blood drive on Monday, March 16 from 3:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the school gym.
Food tasting date change
Blessed Sacrament School's Taste of the Town will not be held on Friday, March 13. It has been re-scheduled for April 24.
Health
Health Assessments
Nurse June Friedel will help identify problems associated with blood pressure, weight control and medication monitoring at the Elmont Library. Thursday, March 19 at 10 a.m. She will also be available to answer individual questions and for one-on-one counseling.
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.
Sjogren's Walk
The Long Island Area Sjogren's Walkabout will be held on Saturday, March 21 at the Roosevelt Field Mall. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and the walks starts at 9:15. For more information call (800) 475-6473 ext. 217 or visit www.sjogrens.org.
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
Historical Society
Judge Robert Bogle will give a historical perspective of the New York State village justice system on Thursday, March 19 at 8 p.m. The lecture is sponsored by the Valley Stream Historical Society and will be held at the Holy Trinity Parish Hall, Brooklyn Avenue and Seventh Street. Admission is free. For more information call (516) 561-2115 or 872-4159.
Valley Stream PAL
A competition for twirlers, kickline and pom pom squads will be held on Saturday, March 21 at 10 a.m. at Memorial Junior High School. The event will be hosted by the Valley Stream Police Activities League. All squads are welcome. For more information, e-mail Nancy at nancy704@ hotmail.com.
American Legion
Andrew Fatscher Post 854 will hold a St. Patrick's dance on Saturday, March 21 from 7 to 11 p.m. There will be a corned beef and cabbage dinner, free wine and beer and a cash bar. The BelAirs will be provide entertainment. The cost is $40 per person. For more information call Ed Corell at (516) 945-7496. The post 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.
Chamber of Commerce
The next networking meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 25 at noon at Valley Stream Central High School. Lunch will be provided by students in the culinary arts program. The cost is $20 for members and $25 for non-members. For more information or to RSVP call (516) 825-1741.
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 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.
Religious
Blessed Sacrament Church
A dinner dance celebrating the Feasts of St. Patrick and St. Joseph will be held on Saturday, March 21 at 7:30 p.m. in McKeon Hall, 201 N. Central Ave. Tickets are $35 each. There will be a hot buffet, dancing, beer, wine and raffles. This event is for adults 21 and over. For more information call (516) 568-1027.
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.
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. Donations are accepted. 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.
