Village Board meeting and public hearing to consider the continuation of expenditure of money in regards to community development projects on Monday,
June 20, at 7:30 p.m.
Calling All Hoop Stars Valley Stream All Stars Basketball Camp is
now registering boys and girls, grades four to eight (fall 2005) for its summer program. Six one-week sessions, July 5 to Aug. 12, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. $125 per session. For more info, call Hayward Alfred Jr. at (917) 705-7367. Alfred coaches boys varsity basketball at Central High School.
Anniversary Journal commemorating Valley Stream's 75 years on sale for $2 each at Village Hall or the library. Call(516) 825-4200.
Memorial Benches A limited number of benches are now available for purchase to be placed in the A.J. Hendrickson Park memorial Garden. For more info, call Village Hall at (516) 825-4200, ext. 116.
Library
Henry Waldinger Memorial Library 60 Verona Place, Valley Stream, (516) 825-6422 hwmlcontact@hotmail.com
V.S. Book Club to meet Tuesday,
July 12, from 7 to 8:15 p.m. in the Children's Room. Group to discuss "The Farming of Bones" by Edwidge Dandicat. Registration is required so the library can reserve a book for each participant. Former members and new ones are welcome. Contact librarian Anna Shifton or assistant director Mamie Eng at (516) 825-6422 for more info.
Register For Summer
Reading Clubs beginning Monday,
June 20. Various activities are planned for children and young adults during the summer. This year's theme is "Tune in @ Your Library," so be prepared for a musical summer. Call Mrs. Eagan, children's librarian or Ms. Eng, assistant library director, for more info at (516) 825-6422.
July 4th Closure The library will be closed for the Fourth of July weekend from Saturday, July 2 through Monday, July 4. The library will reopen on Tuesday, July 5, at 10 a.m. Please plan to pick up books, videos, DVDs, etc. for the holiday weekend by closing on Friday, July 1 at 9p.m.
Schools
High School District The Valley Stream High School District Board of Education will meet Tuesday,
July 12, at 8 p.m. in the board room, One Kent Road. Call (516) 872-5605 for more information.
District 13 Board of Education to meet in Tuesday,
June 21 at the James A. Dever School at 8 p.m. Call the district at (516) 568-6100 for more info. Committee meeting June 16.
District 24 Board of Education will meet, Thursday,
June 16, at 8:30 p.m. at the William L. Buck School. Call the district at (516) 256-0153 for more info.
District 30 Board of Education to meet Monday,
June 27, at the Shaw Avenue School at 8 p.m. Call (516) 285-9881 for more information.
Central Alumni Assoc.to meet Tuesday,
June 28, at 7:30 p.m., at the Pagan Fletcher Restoration, 143 Hendrickson Ave. Video-tape tour of Central H.S. is on sale for $20. Call (516) 872-3028 or visit their Web site at http://Hometown.aol.com/vscalumni or e-mail vscalumni@aol.com.
Feeling Adventurous Join the "Circle G Ranch" Vacation Bible School at Grace Methodist Church,
June 27 to July 1, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. All children pre-K through fifth grade are welcome. A $10 fee includes all crafts, snacks, and activities. Contact the church office at (516) 825-1182 to register or for more information.
Special Events
Emerging Artists' work on display at the CASK Gallery, 48-D Atlantic Ave., Lynbrook, from
June 11-30. Curated by V.S. artist Jason Jacks. All artists are 2005 graduates of the first BFA in fine arts program at the Fashion Institute of Technology.
June Luncheon with the Women's Interfaith Council of V.S. on Friday,
June 17, at noon. Lunch to take place at Grace United Methodist Church, 21 S. Franklin Ave.
Kids Make Music at the Valley Stream Baptist Church Spring Concert on Saturday,
June 18, from 7 to 9 p.m. Church located at 1865 North Central Ave. Call (516) 285-7565 for more info.
World's Biggest Tag Sale on Saturday,
June 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament Church, 201 N. Central Ave., rain or shine. Antiques, home goods, office equipment, computers, kitchen gadgets, clothing, furniture and more. All proceeds support the ministry of the parish.
V.S. Chamber of Commerce to meet for breakfast Wednesday,
June 29, at 8:30 a.m. at Concorde Diner, Sunrise Highway. Call (516) 825-1741 or visit www.vscc.org.
Granny's Attic Sale at the Green Acres Senior Center, 400 Flower Rd., on Wednesday,
July 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Flea market items, cake sale. Call (516) 872-8810 for more info.
Atlantic City Trip sponsored by the Long Island Society of Italian-Americans to Caesar's casino on Thursday,
July 7. Tour includes 1-hour sightseeing cruise and VIP lunch at Planet Hollywood. $49 per person. $15 coin return. Call (516) 561-2364 for more info or reservations.
On-goingEvents
Bingo Monday evening early bird starts at 7:15 p.m. and Wednesday morning early bird begins at 10:15 a.m. Congregation Tree of Life, 502 North Central Ave. (516) 825-2090.
Thrift Shop at Blessed
Sacrament is having a $5 Brown Bag Clothing Sale starting June 13 through the end of the month.
Donations of baby cloths and baby items needed. The thrift shop's hours are Tuesday and Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The church is located at 201 North Central Ave. Enter through the church parking lot on McKeon Avenue. For more information, call (516) 561-8969.
Thrift Shop at Grace United Methodist Church is open every Monday and Thursday, and the second Saturday of the month, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
July is bargain month. All merchandise will be 50 percent off
starting July 9 and continuing on
July 11 and 14 The thrift shop is located at 21 South Franklin Ave. Call (516) 825-1182 for more info.
Bargains Galore! at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church's Thrift Shop, Brooklyn and Seventh St., open every Tues. and Thurs., 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The popular "$1 Room" is open for July and Aug.
Bridge games at Temple Gates of Zion. Duplicate bridge played Monday and Tuesday starting at 12:15 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Call (516) 561-2308.
Historic tours of the Pagan-Fletcher Restoration, 143 Hendrickson Ave. Learn about Valley Stream history in an interesting setting from knowledgeable guides. Sundays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. or by group appointment. Free. Donations accepted. (516) 872-4159.
Special Volunteers wanted for residents of Franklin Hospital Medical Center's Nursing Home. Call (516) 256-6144.
Bereavement groups are being offered by Good Shepherd Hospice. Call Clarice at (516) 485-3060.
Long Island Crisis Center offers crisis intervention counseling 24 hours/7 days a week. Its free, confidential and anonymous. Call 679-1111 for help.
Gam-Anon for spouses, adult children, family, friends affected by gambling problems. Meetings every night. Call (516) 321-2883.
Tall Club of Long Island meets at monthly at 8 p.m. at Bertucci's in Melville. Call (516) 616-3320.
Good Shepherd Hospice seeks volunteers to help patients and families at home with emotional support and practical assistance. Call Lucille at (516) 485-3060.
Groups
Catholic Faith Want to become a Catholic? Group meets regularly at Blessed Sacrament Church in Valley Stream to discuss and learn about the Catholic Faith, to study scripture, to pray. If this interests you, come and see. (516) 568-1027.
Gibson Civic Association meets fourth Tuesday of every month, except July, August and December, at the Olivet Baptist Church Hall, Locust St. and DuBois Ave., 8 p.m. Call (516) 872-6910
Garden Club of Valley Stream presents horticultural and artistic arrangements, professional speakers and judges. New members welcome. Call (516) 285-8957.
VS Civilian Patrol meets the last Thursday of every month, at Village Hall, 123 S. Central Ave. (516) 823-9088 or (516) 825-1902.
Volunteers Needed for visually impaired sponsored by Temple Gates of Zion. Mon. from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (516) 561-2308.
Recovery, Inc. A group focusing on mental health meets in Valley Stream at Holy Name of Mary School, 90 S. Grove St. every Saturday at 1:30 p.m. (516) 221-7862.
Grief Share recovery seminar at the Church of the Nazarene, 215 Hillside Ave., VS, every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. and Wed. at 1 p.m. (516) 561-8101
