Village Hall
123 S. Central Ave.
(516) 825-4200
www.valleystreamvillage.org
Village Board of Trustees
The next work session will be held on Monday, Feb. 2 at 6 p.m. in the Village Hall board room. The next regular business meeting will be held on Monday, Feb. 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall court room.
Arts and Crafts
The Valley Stream Recreation Department will be holding a winter arts and crafts program for children ages 5-10, and a woodworking program for children ages 7-12. The eight-session program will be held on Saturdays beginning Jan. 24 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Hendrickson Park administration building. The cost is $50. For more information call (516) 825-8570.
Movies at Village Hall
There will be four Friday night movie features in the Village Hall Court Room. "Space Chimps" will be shown on Jan. 23; "Wall-E" on Feb. 13; "College Road Trip" on Feb. 27 and "Horton Hears a Who" on March 13. Movies start at 7:30 p.m. Free tickets are available at the Hendrickson Park administration building one week prior to the show. For more information call (516) 825-8570.
Town & County
Town of Hempstead
The town board will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 10:30 a.m. at the Nathan L. H. Bennett Pavilion, 1 Washington St., Hempstead.
Challenge your assessment
County Legislator Jeff Toback will host a meeting with the Department of Assessment to help residents learn how to challenge their assessment. It will be held at the Forest Road School in South Valley Stream on Thursday, Jan. 15 at 7 p.m.
Libraries
Henry Waldinger Memorial Library
60 Verona Place, Valley Stream
(516) 825-6422
hwmlcontact@hotmail.com
Library opens at 10 a.m.
Young adult nights
The library will hold a Winter Wonderland Fun Night on Friday, Jan. 16. Teens will make a winter craft, play charades and participate in a scavenger hunt. On Friday, Jan. 30, the library will hold a video games night featuring Guitar Hero and Dance Dance Revolution. Other games will be available too. Both programs are open to students in grades 6-12 and will begin at 6:30 p.m.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The library will be closed on Monday, Jan. 19 in observance of Martin Luther King Day. The library will re-open on Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 10 a.m.
Valley Stream Book Club
"A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini will be discussed at the book club's next meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. in the children's room.
Computer classes
The library will hold three computer classes on Saturday, Feb. 7. 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. and a class on Microsoft Excel Basics will be from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Registration is required.
Lego Exhibit
Lego creations by local children of all ages will be on display at the library throughout January in this 12th annual event.
Children's Room
There are a wide variety of programs scheduled for January 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/
CRJanuary2009Calendar.pdf. Registration is required for all programs with first preference given to Valley Stream library cardholders.
Homebound delivery service
Volunteers deliver books 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.
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.
Elmont Memorial Library
700 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont
(516) 354-5280 ext. 221
www.nassaulibrary.org/elmont
Senior chair exercise
The next class will be held on Friday, Jan. 16 at 10 a.m.with instructors Isabel Batson and Millie Danko.
Pay less taxes
Barry Lisak, an IRS enrolled agent, will present a seminar revealing 147 tax-saving strategies to help reduce one's federal and state taxes. All new tax laws will be highlighted! A free booklet will be distributed to all attendees. The program will be held on Friday, Jan. 16 at 12:30 p.m.
Family Movie
"Prince Caspian" will be shown on Saturday, Jan. 17 at noon. The movie is rated PG and all children must be accompanied by an adult.
Child safety program
Get your child's photo and fingerprints taken and receive a laminated card with this information on Saturday, Jan. 17 from noon to 3 p.m.
Computer Kindergarten
A program for adult first-time computer users will be held on Saturday, Jan. 17 at 2 p.m. This is a slow-paced, user friendly workshop covering topics such as turning the computer on, the desktop, using the mouse, opening and closing programs and turning the computer off.
MLK Tribute
Janie Stockhamer and Kerma Gerz will honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights movement through song and poetry on Sunday, Jan. 18 at 2 p.m.
Tuesday Feature Film
"Silk" will be show on Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 2 p.m. This movie is rated R.
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.
Library board meeting
The Elmont Public Library Board of Trustees will hold its next regular meeting on Thursday, Jan. 22. The public portion of the meeting begins at 8 p.m.
Chi Gong
The next class will be held on Thursday, Jan. 22 at 10 a.m. with instructor Cathy Anastasio.
Senior step and style dancing
The next class will be held on Friday, Jan. 23 at 10 a.m. with instructors Isabel Batson and Millie Danko.
Schools
District 13
The Board of Education will hold its next committee meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 8 p.m. in the district board room. The next regular business meeting will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 8 p.m. at the Willow Road School.
District 24
The Board of Education will hold its next work session on Thursday, Jan. 22 at 7:30 p.m. followed by the regular business meeting at 8:30 p.m. Meetings are held at the William L. Buck School on Horton Avenue.
District 30
The Board of Education's next regular business meeting will be held on Monday, Jan. 26 at 8 p.m. and will be held at the Shaw Avenue School.
SAT night at Central
An SAT informational night will be held in the Central High School library on Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 7 p.m. Liz Wands Ringel from The Princeton Review will speak along with members of the Valley Stream Central High School District's guidance, math and English departments. For more information, call the district guidance office at (516) 872-5625.
Open House
Holy Name of Mary School will have an open house on Saturday, Jan. 25 from noon to 2 p.m. The school is located at 99 S. Grove St. For more information call (516) 825-4009.
Health
The A, B, C and D's of Medicare
Ida Epstein will help seniors become more familiar with the different parts of Medicare at a program on Friday, Jan. 23 at 12:30 p.m. A major concern for every senior today is healthcare. Learn what is covered and what is not, and how you can take advantage of benefits you are entitled to.
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
Asthma program
A program on asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, hosted by Franklin Hospital's Respiratory Therapy staff, is held every Tuesday from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in Room R37 of the hospital's radiology department. It is an open forum so participants can come anytime during the program. This program is strictly educational and will not provide medical treatment. For more information call Laquette R. Merritt at (516) 256-6580.
Groups
Chamber of Commerce
The Valley Stream Chamber of Commerce will hold its next networking meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 28 at noon at Villa Marcello, 47 Franklin Ave. (between Cornwell and Emerson). The speaker will be Central High School District Superintendent Dr. Marc Bernstein. The cost is $20 for members and $25 for non-members. For more information call (516) 825-1741.
Historical Society hosting lecture
Retired FBI agent and author Tom McShane will speak at the Holy Trinity parish hall on Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 8 p.m. The lecture is being hosted by the Valley Stream Historical Society. This event is free and refreshments will be served. The parish hall is located at Brooklyn Avenue and Seventh Street. For more info call (516) 561-2115 or (516) 872-4159.
Valley Stream Civilian Patrol
Meetings are held the last Thursday of each month at Village Hall. The next meeting will be held on Jan. 29 and the speaker will be Hempstead Town Clerk Mark Bonilla. The organization is also always looking for new members. For more information call (516) 825-0501.
American Legion events
The Andrew Fatscher Post 854 will hold a couples shuffleboard tournament on Saturday, Jan. 17 starting at 5 p.m. The cost is $20 per couple and the winning team will receive $100. A Night of Dinner and Music will be held at Umberto's Family Ristorante on Saturday, Jan. 31 at 8 p.m. The cost is $50 a person. For more information call Ed Correll at (516) 945-7496. Watch the big game at the Legion Hall on Sunday, Feb. 1. The cost is $10 per person and includes food. Regular meetings are third Thursday of every month at 8 p.m. at the Legion Hall, 51 Roosevelt Ave. For more information call (516) 791-9719.
Garden Club
The group meets the third Thursday of each month at 10:30 a.m. in the administration building at A.J. Hendrickson Park. 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.
Happenings
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.
Closing Reception
Baha'i Center will host a closing reception for its "Portrait and Landscape" art show on Saturday, Jan. 17 at 7:30 p.m. Artists Susan Tax, Behrooz Shahidi and Denise Lord will be featured. The Baha'i Center is located at 11 W. Jamaica Ave.
Calling all Artists
The Baha'i Center of Nassau County's Nine Door Gallery is accepting work for consideration for the upcoming show "Local Color." To submit work for consideration, submit a photo with your contact information, title size and medium to denicait@aol.com. Those who prefer to submit their work in person can do so on Jan. 17 from 1 to 3 pm at the center located at 11 W. Jamaica Ave. in Valley Stream. The deadline for submissions is Jan. 20.
Baha'i Center workshops
Devotions and empowerment workshops are held every other Wednesday evening at the Baha'i Center of Nassau County, It is located at 11 W. Jamaica Ave. in Valley Stream. For time and dates, call Vito at (516) 779-2690. All are welcome.
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. at the Grace United Methodist Church gymnasium. There is a suggested donation of $7 per adult and $5 for student and seniors. For more information call Yvette Jones at (516) 285-1979.
