Exercise Program Continues The Recreation Dept. is extending its program, which is conducted by a professional instructor. 20 sessions, Mondays and Wednesdays, from 7 to 8 p.m., from April 18 to June 22. $75. Classes will be held at the new Firemen's Field facility, located at Albermarle and Fenimore streets. Fore more info, call (516) 825-8570. Sign up now at the Hendrickson Park admin. bldg. Make checks payable to: Inc. Village of Valley Stream.


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

Building renovations continue


Jan. 3, contractors began building renovations to the library, starting with the Children's Room. The library remains open during the renovation period, but certain areas of the library may be inaccessible at times. Most programming will be postponed during the renovation, so the library asks patrons to be patient.


Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest Children of all ages are invited to participate in the library's 7th annual Children's Sidewalk Chalk Art Show on Saturday, April 16, at 10 a.m.(Rain date: Saturday, April 23). Each child will be assigned a section of sidewalk along the walk in front of the library to the Village Hall to create his artwork. Colored chalk will be provided to each child.  Light refreshments will be served; door prizes will be awarded. All children will receive a certificate of achievement for their participation. For more info, contact Ms. Eng, Assistant Director, or Mrs. Eagan, Children's Librarian, at (516) 825-6422. Registration is required to enter the art show.  As sidewalk space is limited, register as soon as possible to reserve your "canvas."


Library Board To Meet The library's Board of Trustees will meet Wednesday, April 20, at 7:30 p.m. Meeting is open to the public; ring bell at Children's Room Entrance for admittance.


Japanese Music & Dance The library will be presenting "Kikyo Genso" on Thursday, April 21,at 7 p.m., for children, ages 5 and up, and parents. Kikyo Genso will perform traditional Japanese music and dance at this special program.  This is the first in the library's musical series, "More Music & Stories from Around the World," which is partially funded by a Nassau Grant for the Arts administered by the Long Island Arts Council at Freeport. Tickets are required for the program; register at the Adult Reference Desk as soon as possible. For more info, contact Assistant Director Ms. Eng or Children's Librarian Mrs. Eagan at (516) 825-6422.

Schools

High School District The Valley Stream High School District Board of Education will meet Tuesday, May 10, at 8 p.m. in Cafeteria B of Memorial Junior High, Fletcher Avenue. Call (516) 872-5605 for more information. Work session May 2.


District 13 Board of Education to meet in Wednesday, April 20 at the James A. Dever School at 8 p.m. for the BOCES vote and its regular meeting Call the district at (516) 568-6100 for more info. Committee meeting April 11.


District 24 Board of Education will meet, Wednesday, April 20, at 7:30 p.m. at the William L. Buck School for the BOCES vote and its regular meeting. Call the district at (516) 256-0153 for more info. Committee meeting April 7.


District 30 Board of Education to meet Wednesday, April 20, at the Shaw Avenue School at 8 p.m. for the BOCES vote and its regular meeting. Call (516) 285-9881 for more information. Committee meeting April 11.


Lotsa Pasta Shaw Avenue Elementary School is hosting a Pasta Math Night on Thursday, April 21, from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. Students in grades K-2 and their parents are invited to dine on pasta and challenge their brains. Admission is free.


Central Alumni Assoc. to meet Tuesday, April 26, 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.

Special Events

Visit NYC with the Valley Stream Cultural Affairs Dept. on Wednesday, April 27. $68 per person includes lunch at Heidelberg Restaurant, transportation, tour of Manhattan and Gracie Mansion. Leave 8 a.m. from pool parking lot, return 6:15 p.m. Call by April 18. Kathy at (516) 791-5943, Georgette at (516) 872-9361, Marilyn at (516) 825-4119 or Rosanna at (516) 561-2131.


9th Annual Spring Fling hosted by the Knights of Columbus St. Therese Council, 825 W. Merrick Road, on Sunday, April 17, from 2 to 6 p.m. $25 per person includes open bar, hero and entertainment. Call Joseph or Connie at (718) 465-4113 or (516) 695-2607.


V.S. Historical Society presents a lecture - "Latest Trends in New York Trial Courts" - by village Justice Robert Bogle, Wednesday, April 20, at 8 p.m. in Holy Trinity Parish Hall, Brooklyn Avenue and 7th Street. Guests welcome. No fee. Call (516) 825-0324 for more info.


"Vocations" presented by the Rev. Brian Mc Namara, pastor of Sts. Philip and James Parish, St. James, on Thursday, April 21 at 7:30 p.m. at Holy Name of Mary School, room 1, 90 S. Grove Street. "Our response to God's call given at our Baptism." Call (516) 872-9524 for more info.


Garden Club Luncheon Thursday, April 21, at 11:30 a.m. at the Lutheran Church of our Saviour, DuBois and Rockaway aves.$20 donation. Raffles. Susan Strauss, nationally accredited master judge and flower arranger, to discuss traditional and contemporary cultural designs. Call Mrs. Kiel at (516) 285-9651 for more info.


Supermarket Bingo at Blessed Sacrament School, 50 Rose Ave., on Friday, April 22, at 7 p.m. Three super raffle prizes, door prize, hourly raffles, coffee, tea, cake and more. $7 for admission. For info and tickets, call (516) 792-5888.


Attic Treasure Sale at the Lutheran Church of Our Saviour, Rockaway and DuBois avenues, on Saturday, April 23, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Trivent sponsored. Odds and ends, raffles, baked goods, vendors and light lunch available.


Showtime IV Blessed Sacrament Church presents "A Musical Revue" Thursday, April 28 at 8 p.m., Friday, April 29 at 8 p.m., and Saturday, April 30 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Show to be held in Central High's Keller Auditorium. Co-sponsored by the V.S. Kiwanis Club. Tickets are $20 and go on sale starting April 4. Call (516) 568-1027 for more info. the Village Hall courtroom.


Give Blood For Michael The William L. Buck School, Horton Avenue, is hosting the Friends of Michael McGuinness Blood Drive on Tuesday, May 3, from 3 to 8:30 p.m. Eligibility Criteria: Bring valid ID and know your Social Security Number, minimum weight 110 pounds, age 17 to 76, eat well (low fat) and drink plenty of fluids, no tattoos in the past 12 months, you can donate every 56 days. Any questions or to schedule an appointment, please contact Cathy Hicks at (516) 256-0164.

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-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.


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.