Village Hall
123 S. Central Avenue
(516) 825-4200
www.valleystreamvillage.org
Village Board of Trustees will hold its next regular business meeting on Monday, Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall court room.
Parking Meter Fees in Valley Stream's business districts will be waived from Friday, Dec. 12 through New Year's Day. This does not apply to any commuter lots.
Holiday Tree Lighting will be held on Saturday, Dec. 13 at the Hendrickson Administration Building. Santa will be stopping by just after the tree lighting ceremonies, which will begin at 5 p.m., and staying to meet children until 7 p.m. Share cookies and juice with the mayor, trustees and recreation department staff. There will be pencils and note paper for the children to jot down their own special note to Kris Kringle. For more information call the recreation department at 825-8570.
Events
Author Ruth Milstein will be signing books at Borders in the Green Acres Mall on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 2 to 4 p.m. Milstein will be available to sign copies of her book, "Cooking With Love: Ventures into the New Israeli Cuisine." For more information, contact Jana Gridley at (888) 361-9473 or jana@tatepublishing.com
North Valley Stream Tree Lighting will take place on Monday, Dec. 15 at 6 p.m. The event will be held in the triangle at the corner of Dutch Broadway and Corona Avenue. Children from the Howell Road and James A. Dever Schools will perform holiday songs.
Candlelight Tours of the Pagan-Fletcher Restoration will be held on Saturday, Dec. 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. It will be led by members of the Valley Stream Historical Society. There is no fee, but guests are asked to bring canned food to be donated to local pantries. The house is located at 143 Hendrickson Ave. For more information call (516) 561-2115 or (516) 872-4159.
Libraries
Henry Waldinger Memorial Library
60 Verona Place, Valley Stream
(516) 825-6422
hwmlcontact@hotmail.com
Library opens at 10 a.m.
Santa Claus will be visiting the library for Snuggly Stories on Thursday, Dec. 11 at 6:30 p.m. Registration is required.
Book Club meets on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. in the children's room. The book to be discussed is "The Distinguished Guest" by Sue Miller.
Teen Holiday Party will be held on Friday, Dec. 19 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Students in grades 6-12 are invited for an evening of games and crafts. Teens will be able to play Pictionary, participate in team scavenger hunts and make a holiday gift. There will be candy canes and treats for all.
Library Will Close at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 24 for Christmas Eve and will be closed the following day for Christmas. It will re-open on Friday, Dec. 26 at 10 a.m. The library will also be close at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 31 for New Year's Eve and will remain closed on New Year's Day.
Annual Children's Lego Exhibit will be on display at the library throughout January. Children of all ages are invited to build an original Lego creation for the exhibit. It has been a popular event for the past few years so be sure to register your child as soon as possible. This is not a competition; all children will receive participation certificates.
Children's Room has a wide variety of programs scheduled for December with children's librarian Jaclyn Kunz. She will be offering 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/CRDec2008Calendar.pdf. Registration is required for all programs, with first preference given to Valley Stream library cardholders.
Homebound Delivery Service is available to those with a physical disability and are unable to visit the library on a permanent or temporary basis. Volunteers will deliver books to your home on a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly basis or as needed. All you need to do is complete a short application form at the adult reference desk. For more information contact Lina Sau or Mamie Eng.
Live Homework Help is available to library cardholders every day from 2 to 10 p.m. in English and Spanish. Families with young children, and adults seeking to support their studies or improve their math or grammar skills, will all have experts waiting to help on the library's web site. Log on to www.nassaulibrary.org/valleyst/ and go to the Live Homework Help link. Then select a level and choose your subject.
Elmont Memorial Library
700 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont
(516) 354-5280 ext. 221
www.nassaulibrary.org/elmont
Senior Step and style dancing class will be held on Friday, Dec. 12 at 10 a.m.
Chair Yoga with Mary will be held on Monday, Dec. 15 at 1 p.m.
Family Pre-School Hour will be held on Monday, Dec. 15 at 10:15, 11:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. for families with children age 18 months through pre-school. Enjoy a snowman-themed hour of singing, dancing, storytelling and a craft.
Tuesday Feature Film for Dec. 16 is "Midnight Clear." The movie is at 2 p.m. and is rated PG-13.
Holiday Craft program from children in grades 4-6 will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 4 p.m. There will also be a craft program for children in grades K-2 on Wednesday, Dec. 17 at 4 p.m. and an ornament craft program for children in grades 2-3 on Thursday, Dec. 18 at 4 p.m.
Holiday Dancing program for seniors will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 17 at 2 p.m. The program will be led by Tony Carson and Joseph Cassano.
Poetry Writing Workshop with Dr. Linda Opyr is on Thursday, Dec. 18 from 4:30 to 6 p.m.
Library Board of Trustees will next meet on Thursday, Dec. 18. An executive session begins at 7 p.m. followed by the public session at 8 p.m.
Book Discussion will be held on Monday, Dec. 22 at 2 p.m. with librarian Anthony Grimaldi. This month's selection is "People of the Lie: The Hope for Healing Human Evil" by M. Scott Peck. Coffee and cookies will be served.
Teen Book Swap is ongoing throughout December. This swap is open to students in grades 7-12 and hours are 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the young adult services desk.
Intermediate Bridge Classes with Mimi are held every Tuesday at 10 a.m. This is not a beginner's class: you must have experience in playing the game in order to take the class.
Schools
District 13 Board of Education will hold its next regular business meeting on Monday, Dec. 15 at 8 p.m. at the James A. Dever School.
District 24 Board of Education will hold its next work session on Thursday, Dec. 18 at 7:30 p.m. followed by the regular business meeting at 8:30 p.m. Meetings are at the William L. Buck School.
District 30 Board of Education will hold its next work session on Monday, Dec. 15 and its next regular business meeting on Monday, Dec. 22. Both meetings will be held at 8 p.m. in the Shaw Avenue School Library.
Memorial Junior High School seventh grade holiday concert will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. The eighth and ninth grade concert will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 17 at 7 p.m.
South High School junior high concerts will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 17 at 8 p.m. and Thursday, Dec. 18 at 7:30 p.m. The high school concert will be held on Monday, Dec. 22 at 7:30 p.m.
North High School second junior high concert will be held on Thursday, Dec. 11 at 7:30 p.m. The ninth and tenth grade holiday concert will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 17 at 7:30 p.m.
Holiday Craft Fair and boutique will be held at the James A. Dever School on Saturday Dec. 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be more than 45 vendors, with unique crafts and new items for your holiday shopping. Admission is free and refreshments will be available for purchase. For more information call Cindy at (516) 887-6923.
Health
Free Program for EMS and rescue squad members will be held on Thursday, Dec. 11 from 6 to 7 p.m. in Franklin Hospital's Shankman Auditorium. Frank Chester, assistant chief at the Nassau County EMS Academy and John Robe, the hospital's director of the department of medicine will be the featured speakers. The program is approved for two CME credits. For more information call (516) 256-6353.
Health Assessments with nurse June Friedel will be held at the Elmont Library on Thursday, Dec. 18 at 10 a.m. This program will help identify problems associated with blood pressure, weight control and medication monitoring. Friedel will be available to answer individual questions and for one-on-one counseling. Coffee will be served.
Cancer Support Group will meet in Monday, Jan 5 at 2 p.m. in Franklin Hospital's Shankman Auditorium. It is open to all cancer survivors and family members. Discussions include new medicines and treatments, advice on how to cope and also provides emotional support. For more information call (516) 256-6397.
Blood Drive hosted by Franklin Hospital and Long Island Blood Services will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 13 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the hospital's Shankman Auditorium. Individuals age 16 (with parental consent) to 75, weighing at least 110 pounds and in general good health are eligible to donate. Donors will receive a free mini-exam. To make an appointment, call (516) 256-6397.
Community Education 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. The discussion will review prevention, care and treatment of asthma and COPD, covering all ages. This program is strictly educational and will not provide medical treatment. For more information call Laquette R. Merritt at (516) 256-6580.
Groups
Daisy Troop 2029 will be hold its annual toy drive through Dec. 14. Anyone wishing to donate can contact Elizabeth Fogarty at fogarty19@verizon.net or they can drop the toys off at the Robert W. Carbonaro School.
AARP Chapter 2686 will hold its holiday luncheon on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at noon at Pompei Ristorante in West Hempstead. Reservations are required. For more information call Lee at (516) 285-9651.
Chamber of Commerce will host its holiday party on Wednesday, Dec. 17 at noon at Umberto's Family Ristorante on Rockaway Avenue. The cost is $20 for members and $25 for non-members. For more information call (516) 825-1741.
Valley Stream Civilian Patrol meets the last Thursday of each month at Village Hall. The next meeting will be held in January. The organization is also always looking for new members. For more information call (516) 825-0501.
Long Island Society of Italian Americans, a Valley Stream-based organization, is always looking for new members. If interested in joining, call Ernie at (516) 285-9700.
American Legion Andrew Fatscher Post 854 meets the third Thursday of every month at 8 p.m. at 51 Roosevelt Ave. For more information call (516) 791-9719.
Garden Club 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.
Chamber of Commerce Bulletin Board 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
English as a Second Language classes will be held at the Nassau County Baha'i Center every Wednesday for 10 weeks at 7 p.m. The center is located at 11 W. Jamaica Ave. in Valley Stream. There will be a one time fee of $10 for materials. For more information call (516) 779 2690.
Art Exhibition at Nine Doors Gallery in Valley Stream runs through Jan. 7. "The Portrait and Landscape Show," an exhibition of paintings and photographs, includes the works of five artists. The gallery is located at The Bah‡'i Center of Nassau County, 11 W. Jamaica Ave. For more information, including hours of operation, please contact Dennis Pettas at (845) 323-6916 or DeniCait@aol.com.
Tours of the Pagan-Fletcher Restoration are given every Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. by members of the Valley Stream Historical Society. Learn about Valley Stream history from knowledgeable tour guides. The house is at 143 Hendrickson Ave. Donations are accepted. For more information call (516) 872-4159.
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.
