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, Nov. 17 at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall court room.
Valley Stream Taxi will be offering free rides to village seniors who are registered to get flu shots on Thursday, Dec. 4 at the Hendrickson Park administration building between 9 a.m. and noon. Flu shots will also be given on Wednesday, Nov. 24 at the Green Acres Senior Center, 400 Flower Road, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information or to schedule a ride, call Valley Stream Taxi at (516) 825-6900.
Events
Christmas Craft Fair at Blessed Sacrament Church will be held on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will take place in McKeon Hall at 201 N. Central Ave. There will be numerous vendors, pictures with Santa, entertainment, raffles, food and door prizes. For more information call (516) 568-1027.
Author Kristen Marie Haight will be signing copies of her new children's book "Fifi and the Prodigal Skunk: When Spike Lost His Stripe" on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 2 to 6 p.m. The book signing will be held at Borders Express in the Green Acres Mall. For more information, contact Jana Gridley at 888-361-9473 or jana@tatepublishing.com
Blood and Bone Marrow Drive will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 19 from 3 to 8:30 p.m. at VFW Post 1790, located at 65 E. Merrick Road. This will benefit a former Valley Stream resident and local school teacher. For more information call (516) 825-9894.
Antiques and Collectibles, a lecture and evaluation by Kenneth Powers, will be presented by the Valley Stream Historical Society on Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 8 p.m. Bring one item for evaluation. It will be held at the Holy Trinity Parish Hall at Brooklyn Avenue and Seventh Street. This event is free. and guests are welcome. For more information call (516) 561-2115 or (516) 872-4159.
Art Exhibit Opening will be held at the Nine Doors Gallery in Valley Stream on Saturday, Nov. 22 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. "The Portrait and Landscape Show," an exhibition of paintings and photographs, will run from Nov. 22 to Jan. 17. Nine Doors Gallery is located at The Baha'i Center of Nassau County, 11 W. Jamaica Ave. For more information about the gallery, including hours of operation, please contact Dennis Pettas at (845) 323-6916 or DeniCait@aol.com.
Fall Bazaar at the Green Acres Senior Center will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The bazaar will feature items created by the seniors in their sewing, knitting and arts and crafts workshops, along with freshly baked goods and other specialties. Money raised goes toward senior citizens programs. The center is located at 400 Flower Road in Mill Brook. For more information call (516) 872-8810.
Gingerbread House Contest and bake sale hosted by the Valley Stream Historical Society will be held on Sunday, Dec. 7 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come and vote for your favorite house as $100 in prizes will be awarded. There will be a decorative icing demonstration by Dorothy Hollman at 2 p.m. The event will take place at the Pagan-Fletcher Restoration, 143 Hendrickson Ave. Admission is free but donations are accepted. For more information call (516) 561-2115 or (516) 872-4159.
Olivet Baptist Church invites everyone to its annual Christmas dinner Sunday, Dec. 7 at 2 p.m. Please call the church office at (516) 825-9462 to make your reservation. There is no charge. The church is located at Dubois Avenue and Locust Street 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.
Library Board of Trustees will meet on Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 7:30 p.m. The meeting is open to the public; ring bell at children's room entrance for admittance.
Young Adult Video Games Night will be held on Friday, Nov. 14 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Teens will play Dance Dance Revolution, Guitar Hero and more. Registration is required and preference will be given to Valley Stream library cardholders.
Valley Stream Book Club meets on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. in the children's room. The book to be discussed is "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen. Please note that this is a change from the original date.
Young Adult Thanksgiving Crafts Night will be held on Friday, Nov. 21 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Teens will make a 3-D pumpkin wreath and other Thanksgiving decorations.
Library Will Be Closed on Thursday, Nov. 27 for Thanksgiving. The library re-opens on Friday, Nov. 28 at 10 a.m.
Children's Room has a wide variety of programs scheduled for November 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/CRNov2008Calendar.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
A QuickBooks Training Workshop will be held on Saturday, Nov. 15, at 10 a.m. Learn to master QuickBooks Level 1with Irving Sandomer, a certified public accountant.
Saturday Matinee for Nov. 15 is "Pearl Harbor." The movie begins at 1 p.m.
Family Pre-School Hour will be held on Monday, Nov. 17 at 10:15 a.m., 11:30 and 7 p.m. for families with children age 18 months through pre-school. Enjoy singing, dancing, storytelling and a craft. This program has a clown theme.
Chair Yoga with Mary will be held on Monday, Nov. 17 at 1 p.m.
Intermediate Bridge Class with Mimi will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 10 a.m. You must have experience in playing the game in order to take the class.
Creative Writing Workshop with Harold Kalter will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 10 a.m.
Tuesday Feature Film for Nov. 18 is "10,000 B.C." The movie begins at 2 p.m. and is rated PG-13.
Storycraft for children ages 3-5 will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 1 p.m. Enjoy stories, fingerplays and make a pilgrim face mat.
Thanksgiving Craft for students in grades K-2 will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 4 p.m.
Library Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, Nov. 20. An executive session begins at 7 p.m. followed by the public portion of the meeting at 8 p.m. The public is invited to attend.
Voice of Grandparents Support Group will be held on Friday, Nov. 21 at 9:30 a.m. The discussion will be led by social worker Sari Flesch.
Friday Knitting Club for teens will be held on Friday, Nov. 21 at 4 p.m. This is open to girls and boys in grades 7-12.
Book Discussion will be held on Monday, Nov. 24 at 2 p.m. with librarian Lee Goray. This month's selection is "The Glass Castle" by Jeanette Walls.
Schools
District 13 Board of Education will hold its next committee meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 8 p.m. in the board room at the James A. Dever School. The next regular business meeting will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 25 at 8 p.m. at the Howell Road School.
District 24 Board of Education will hold its next work session on Thursday, Nov. 20 at 7:30 p.m. followed by the regular business meeting at 8:30 p.m. at the William L. Buck School on Horton Avenue.
District 30 Board of Education will hold its next work session on Monday, Nov. 17. The next regular business meeting will be held on Monday, Nov. 24. Both meetings are at 8 p.m. in the Shaw Avenue School library.
Valley Stream School Districts will have a joint Board of Education meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m. It will be held in the board room at Memorial Junior High School. It is anticipated that the Boards may move into executive session to discuss clerical negotiations.
"The Wiz" is coming to the Valley Stream Central High School stage. Performances will be on Thursday, Nov. 20 at 6:30 p.m., and Friday, Nov. 21 and Saturday, Nov. 22 at 7 p.m. in the Keller Auditorium. "The Wiz" is the soulful musical adaptation of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum. All tickets are $10 during pre-sale and at the door; however, Gold Card-carrying members are invited to the Nov. 20 performance for free.
North High School Drama Club will present the musical "Oliver!" on Friday, Nov. 21 and Saturday, Nov. 22 at 7:30 p.m. in the school's cafetorium. Tickets, available at the door, are $7 for adults and $5 for students and senior citizens. Senior citizens with a Gold Card will be admitted free to the Saturday performance only. The musical is loosely based on the novel "Oliver Twist" by Charles Dickens.
Kindergarten Registration for students entering the Howell Road School in September 2009 will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 19. Registration hours are 9 to 11 a.m. for last names A-L and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for last names M-Z. Children who are legal residents of District 13, and will be 5 years old on or before Dec. 1, 2008, are eligible to register. Registration packets are available on the district's Web site, www.valleystream13.com.
Central Memorial PTSA will host a holiday boutique and craft fair on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Central High School gymnasium. Vendors are wanted and can call Annette Gray at (516) 825-2994 or e-mail Tony Spezio at centralmemorialptsa@yahoo.com to reserve space.
Vendors Are Wanted for the James A. Dever School holiday craft fair and boutique on Saturday Dec. 13. If you are interested in participating, contact Cindy at Mev42@aol.com or Lisa at (516) 887-4559 for fees and an application.
Groups
Chamber of Commerce will hold its next monthly networking meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 19 at noon. It will be at Diya Fusion restaurant, 43 Rockaway Ave. A representative from the Valley Stream library will talk about a business database program. The cost is $20 for members and $25 for non-members. For more information call (516) 825-1741.
Valley Stream Civilian Patrol will hold its next meeting on Thursday, Nov. 20 at 8 p.m. in the Village Hall court room. The speaker will be a representative from Attorney General Andrew Cuomo's office. For more information call (516) 825-0501.
Knights of Columbus Pope John XXIII Assembly will hold its monthly meeting Wednesday, Nov. 26 at 8 p.m. It will be held at the St. Therese the Little Flower Council, 825 W. Merrick Road in Valley Stream, and is open to fourth degree members. For more information call Mike Dragonetti at (516) 481-2578.
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.
Health
Molloy College, in collaboration with FEGS Health and Human Services System and other community partners, will host a seminar, "End of Life Care: Fostering an Interdisciplinary Team Approach," on Friday, Nov. 21, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The conference will provide an opportunity for health and human service professionals to explore the key issues in end-of-life, or palliative, care. It will enable attendees to develop greater confidence in the practice of palliative care in their own clinical areas and in multi-professional teams. For more information, call Molloy College at (516) 678-5000 ext. 6206.
Health Assessments with nurse June Friedel will be held at the Elmont Memorial Library on Saturday, Nov. 29 at 10 a.m. She will help identify problems associated with blood pressure, weight control and medication monitoring. She will also be available to answer individual questions and for one-on-one counseling.
Insurance Representatives are available at Franklin Hospital the first and third Thursday of each month from 5 to 8 p.m. at the admitting department. They are there to assist with enrollments for the New York State Family Health Plus and Child Health Plus free or low-cost health insurance. Certain documentation is needed to apply. For more information, call the healthcare access center at (866) 381-1931 or visit the Web site at www.healthcareaccess.edu.
Ongoing
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.
Kripalu Yoga Classes are held every Monday from 7 to 8:15 p.m. at the Bahai Center, 11 W. Jamaica Ave. The cost is $18 per class. This class is for beginners and experienced practitioners. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat. For more information call Maria at (516) 826-0684 or (516) 993-6177.
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.
Thrift Shops
Blessed Sacrament thrift shop is open Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., located at 201 N. Central Ave. Enter through the church parking lot on McKeon Avenue. For more information call (516) 561-8969.
Grace United Methodist Church thrift shop is open every Monday and Thursday, and the second Saturday of the month, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It is located at 21 S. Franklin Ave. For more information call (516) 825-1182.
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church thrift shop, at Brooklyn Avenue and Seventh Street, is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
