Village Hall
123 S. Central Ave.
(516) 825-4200
www.valleystreamvillage.org
Village Board of Trustees
The next regular business meeting will be held on Monday, Feb. 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall court room.
Unclaimed funds
Michael Caplice, the Long Island representative from State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli's office, says that there are more than 11,700 claims owed to Valley Stream residents. He will be at the Village Hall on Thursday, Feb. 5 from 2 to 4 p.m. to help residents determine if they are owed money.
Planning Board
A public hearing will be held on Monday, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. in the Village Hall board room. The planning board will consider the case of Alex Rivero who seeks to build a new home at 30 Lois Place.
Architectural Review Board
The next meeting will be held on Monday, Feb. 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall board room.
Movie at Village Hall
"Wall-E" will be shown in the Village Hall court room on Friday, Feb. 13 at 7:30 p.m. Free tickets will be available at the Hendrickson Park administration building one week before the showing.
Town & County
Town board
The Hempstead town council will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 7 p.m. at the Nathan L. H. Bennett Pavilion, 1 Washington St., Hempstead.
Legislature
The Nassau County Legislature will hold its next meeting on Monday, Feb. 9 at 10 a.m. in the legislative chambers, 1550 Franklin Ave., Mineola.
LIPA meeting
The Assembly Republicans will be holding a public hearing regarding the Long Island Power Authority on Friday, Feb. 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It will take place at the Lynbrook Village Hall, 1 Columbus Drive.
Libraries
Henry Waldinger Memorial Library
60 Verona Place, Valley Stream
(516) 825-6422
hwmlcontact@hotmail.com
Library opens at 10 a.m.
Young adult night
A teen Valentine's Day party will be held on Friday, Feb. 13 at 6:30 p.m. Teens will make a craft, play games and make special treats. The program is open to students in grades 6-12.
Child ID cards
A child safety and protection festival, will be held on Saturday, Feb. 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All children will receive a free identification card, courtesy of New York Life Insurance Company. Children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Registration for the program in the children's room.
President's Day
The library will be closed on Monday, Feb. 16 in observance of President's Day. It will re-open on Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 10:00 a.m.
Goowin's Balloowins
Children ages 4-12 are invited to this interactive, creative dramatics presentation featuring storytelling, theatre and balloons on Thursday, Feb. 19 at 2 p.m. Volunteers from the audience will be asked to help enact the stories. It is being funded by a grant from Sen. Dean G. Skelos. Registration is required and tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis.
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.
Valley Stream Book Club
This month's selection is "Suite Francaise" by Irene Nemmeets. A discussion will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 7 p.m. in the children's room.
Children's Room
There are a wide variety of programs scheduled for February 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/
CRFebruary2009Calendar.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
Teen Advisory Group
The next meeting will be held on Thursday, Feb. 5 from 6 to 7 p.m. Help select the programs, books, music and other materials the library has to offer for teens.
Chair Exercise
The next class will be held on Friday, Feb. 6 at 10 a.m. It will be led by instructor Millie Danko.
Learn about Lincoln
This year 2009 marks the 200th birthday of Abraham Lincoln. Louise Cella Caruso will host a slideshow and lecture about Lincoln's life and legacy on Friday, Feb. 6 at 12:30 p.m.
Saturday Matinee
"A Raisin the Sun" will be shown on Feb. 7 at 2 p.m.
Family Pre-School Hour
This program, for children 18 months through pre-school, will be held on Monday, Feb. 9 at 10:15, 11:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. The theme is Valentine's Day mouse. Enjoy singing, dancing, storytelling and a craft.
Tuesday Feature Film
"Stardust" will be shown on Feb. 10 at 2 p.m. The movie is rated PG-13.
Caregivers Support Group
The group next meets on Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 2 p.m. Social worker Sari Flesch leads the discussion.
Chi Gong
The next class, led by Cathy Anastasio, will be held on Thursday, Feb. 12 at 10 a.m.
Poetry Writing
The next workshop with Dr. Linda Opyr will be held on Thursday, Feb. 12 from 4:30 to 6 p.m.
Chocolate workshop
Teens will learn how to make delicious chocolate creations on Thursday, Feb. 12 from 5 to 7 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.
Book discussion
This month's reading selection is "I Feel Bad About My Neck" by Nora Ephron. A discussion will be held on Monday, Feb. 23 at 2 p.m.
Schools
Central High School District
The Board of Education's next regular business meeting will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 8 p.m. at Memorial Junior High School.
District 13
The Board of Education will hold its next committee meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 8 p.m. in the Dever board room. The next regular business meeting will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 8 p.m. at the James A. Dever School.
District 24
The next work session will be held on Thursday, Feb. 12 at 7:30 p.m. A work session will also be held on Thursday, Feb. 26 at 7:30 p.m. followed by a business meeting at 8:30 p.m. All meetings are held at the William L. Buck School.
District 30
The Board of Education will hold its next committee meeting on Monday, Feb. 9 and the next regular business meeting on Monday, Feb. 23. Both meetings are at 8 p.m. in the Shaw Avenue School library.
Health
Hearing seminar
A hearing and quality of life seminar will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 17 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 100 Peninsula Blvd. in Lynbrook. The featured speaker will be Jennifer Lazzaro, doctor of Audiology at the Hearing Center of Long Island. If you or someone you know is having trouble hearing, take advantage of this opportunity. A complimentary lunch will be served. For more information or to reserve a spot call (516) 872-8485.
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. in Lawrence at Temple Israel, 160 Central Ave.; Wednesdays at 7:15 p.m. in Cedarhurst at Temple Beth El, Broadway and Locust Avenue; and Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. in Franklin Square at Ascension Lutheran Church, Franklin and Plane avenues. 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
Ask the Nutritionist
Alexandra Sasha Averko, a registered dietician and certified diabetes educator, will speak on the topic "Sweets for the Sweet." The program will be held at the Elmont Public Library on Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 11:00 a.m.
Health Assessments
Registered nurse June Friedel will be at the Elmont Library on Thursday, Feb. 19 at 10 a.m. She will help identify problems associated with blood pressure, weight control and medication monitoring, and will be available to answer individual questions and for one-on-one counseling.
Groups
Historical Society
George is Back will be held on Sunday, Feb. 15 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Pagan-Fletcher Restoration.Valley Stream Historical Society members will be dressed in colonial costumes. View a genuine piece of Washington memorabilia. A patriotic sing-a-long with Charlene Darby will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 18 at 8 p.m. at the Holy Trinity Parish Hall. Both events are free. For more information call (516) 561-2115 or 872-4159.
AARP
Valley Stream Chapter 2686 will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 12:30 p.m. at the Hendrickson Park administration building. The guest speaker will be Dr. Larry Cardano, an audiologist with the Hearing Center of Long Island. For more information call Harry at (516) 561-6606.
Little League
The last early registration date is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 10 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Firemen's Field Clubhouse. For more information visit www.vsll.org.
Valley Stream 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.
American Legion
Andrew Fatscher Post 854 will hold a father-son 8-ball tournament on Saturday, Feb. 7 at 11 a.m. The cost is $20 per team and the grand prize is $100. Call John Faust at (516) 413-1580 to sign up. The legion's regular meetings are on the third Thursday of every month at 8 p.m. at the Legion Hall, 51 Roosevelt Ave. For more information call (516) 791-9719.
Chamber of Commerce
The next networking meeting will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 25 at noon at Villa Marcello, 47 Franklin Ave. The cost is $20 for members and $25 for non-members. For more information call (516) 825-1741.
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.
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.
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.
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
Holy Name of Mary Church will host an adult bible study next month. On Wednesday, March 4 at 7:30 p.m. in the cafeteria, there will be a study of the Gospel According to Luke with Deacon Clyde. Luke recounts the story of Jesus' life, death and resurrection. On Thursday, March 5 at 9:45 a.m. in the outreach building, there will be an introduction to Genesis with Jo Pascuzzi. Encounter the faith of Israelites and their descendants. The cost is $15. To sign up or for more information call Pascuzzi at (516) 825-2003.
Ongoing
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 information call (516) 561-2308.
ESL classes
English as a Second Language classes are held every Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Baha'i Center of Nassau County, 11 W. Jamaica Ave. All are welcome and the classes are free. For information call (516) 779-9298.
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 information call (516) 872-4159.
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.
