Village Board Work Session on Monday, June 6 at 6 p.m.in the Village Hall board room.


Planning Board to meet Monday, June 13, at 7:30 p.m., in the Village Hall board room to discuss the subdivision of 490 North Central Ave.


Architectural Review Board to meet Monday, June 13, at 8 p.m., in the Village Hall board room.


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

Library Closed Memorial Day weekend from Saturday, May 28 to Monday, May 30. The library will reopen on Tuesday, May 31 at 10 a.m. It will close 9 p.m. the Friday before.


V.S. Book Club, to meet Tuesday, June 14, from 7 to 8:15 p.m. in the Children's Room. Group to discuss "Little Women" by Louis May Alcott. 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.


Library Board to meet on Wednesday, June 15, at 7:30 p.m. Ring bell at Children's Room for entry.

Schools

High School District The Valley Stream High School District Board of Education will meet Tuesday, June 14, at 8 p.m. in Cafeteria B of Memorial Junior High, Fletcher Avenue. Call (516) 872-5605 for more information. Committee meeting June 7.


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 15.


District 24 Board of Education will meet, Thursday, May 26, at 8:30 p.m. at the William L. Buck School. Call the district at (516) 256-0153 for more info. Committee meeting June 20.


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.


Defensive Driving at North High Tuesday, June 7 and 14, from 7 to 10 p.m., both days. $40 per person. Attendance at both classes is mandatory. Call Lisa at (516) 887-4559 or Danni at (516) 596-0403 for more info. Payments must be received by June 2. Mail to the VS North PTSA, 750 Herman Ave., Franklin Square, NY 11010.


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

AARP Valley Stream Chapter 2686 to meet Tuesday, June 14, from noon to 3 p.m. at 51 Roosevelt Ave. for a luncheon. Reservations required by June 7. Call (516) 285-6274 for more info.


Mini Retreat with Holy Name of Mary Parish Adult Formation, presented by Sister Ave Clark, OP, coordinator of Heart-to Heart Ministry of Bayside, on Thursday June 2, following the 8:30 a.m. Mass. Meet in room 1 of the school, 90 S. Grove Street. For more info, call (516) 872-9524.


Multi-Family Yard Sale to benefit Cub Scout Pack 109 on Saturday, June 4, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. next to Grace United Methodist Church, 21 S. Franklin Ave. Event is rain or shine. Enter the school's gym if raining.


Cancer Support Group to meet Monday, June 6, from 2 to 4 p.m. in Franklin Hospital Medical Center's Greenberg conference room. The group regularly meets the 1st Monday of every month from 2 to 4 p.m. Call (516)256-6509 for more info.


Keynoter Chorale to present a spring concert on Saturday, June 11, at Grace United Methodist Church at 8 p.m. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the door. Charles P. Zipperlein conducts. Meegan Coleman is the accompanist.


Look Good, Feel Better a free program to teach women how to cope with the appearance related side effects of cancer treatment at Franklin Hospital, 900 Franklin Ave., on Monday, June 13, from 1 to 3 p.m. Space is limited. Reservations required. Call (516) 256-6509.


Gold Coast Paintings by Valley Stream's Muriel Wasserman at the Hewlett-Woodmere Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett, from June 2 to July 25. Reception June 25, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the library. n the steps of Central High School, Fletcher Avenue, hosted by the Central H.S. Alumni Association on Saturday, May 28, at 11 a.m.

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 during the month of February. 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. 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.

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


On-going events


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.