Board of Trustees to meet Monday, March 21, at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall courtroom. Work session March 7 at 6 p.m.


Village Budget Work Session Monday, March 28, at 6 p.m. at Village Hall.


Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, March 19 in Hendrickson Park. Presented by the village's Recreation Dept. and NY #1 Elks Lodge. All gold and silver egg finders will receive prizes. Grades K-2 will hunt at 10 a.m.; Grades 3-4 will hunt at 10:45 a.m. Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny will greet children near the Gazebo at 11:30 a.m. Photo opportunities!! Call (516) 825-8570 for more info. Rain date is March 26.


Martial Arts Classes for boys and girls are being offered through the village's Recreation Department on Fridays, March 18 and 25, and April 1, 8, 15 and 22. Beginners (5- to 7-year-olds) 4 to 4:45 p.m., and (8- to 12-year-olds) 5 to 5:45 p.m.. $35. Check or money order only. Classes held in Hendrickson Park admin. bldg. Call (516) 825-8570 for more info or to register.


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.

Schools

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


District 13 Board of Education to meet in Tuesday, March 22 at the James A. Dever School at 8 p.m. Call the district at (516) 568-6100 for more info. Next committee meeting March 15.


District 24 Board of Education will meet, Thursday, March 24, at 8:30 p.m. at the William L. Buck School. Call the district at (516) 256-0153 for more info. Next committee meeting March 3.


District 30 Board of Education to meet Monday, March 21, at the Shaw Avenue School. Call (516) 285-9881 for more information. Next committee meeting March 14.


Central Alumni Assoc. to meet Tuesday, March 29, 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.


South H.S. Reunion A 30th high school reunion is now being planned for Aug. 13, 2005. Send an e-mail to DFaithfull@yahoo.com. Respond ASAP. Leave your name, address, phone number and e-mail address. Help is needed contacting classmates.


Grace Nursery School


Registration for the 2 1/2-, 3- and 4-year-olds programs during the 2005-06 school year. Call Diane or Grace at (516) 825-2354 for more info.

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.


Library Board of Trustees to meet Wednesday, March 16 at 7:30 p.m.Ê Ring bell at Children's Room entrance for admittance.


Need A Passport? The Town of Hempstead Mobile Passport Services Van will be at the library Wednesday, March 9 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to process applications. Stop by the library to register for the service and to pick up information about what documents are needed, fees, etc. For more information, contact the Reference Librarian at (516) 825-6422.


AARP Tax Help every Tuesday morning through Tuesday, April 12. Because the library is going through a complete building renovation, the tax assistance program had to be delayed. Please be advised that AARP Tax Help is available at the Washington Mutual Bank in the Green Acres Mall beginning in February 2005. Federal and NYS income tax forms are available at Village Hall. If a form is not available, a reference librarian can download it from Internet for 10 cents per page or you can print it on your own from home.

Special Events

Oil Painting Demo presented by the Floral Park Art League Monday, March 7, at 7:45 p.m. at Floral Park Memorial H.S., Plainfield and Vanderwater Avenues. Free admission. All are welcome. Call (516) 775-3395 for more info.


Stroke Screenings hosted by Holy Name of Mary, 55 E. Jamaica Ave., and offered by Precision Screening March 7, from 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Get immediate results and pictures. Licensed ultrasound techs can test for stroke aneurysm, peripheral vascular disease and osteoporosis. Individual tests are $60, any 3 for $135 and any 4 for $150. Call (516) 221-6543 for info or reservations.


AARP Valley Stream Chapter 2686 to meet Tuesday, March 8, from noon to 3 p.m. at 51 Roosevelt Ave. Call (516) 285-6274 for more info.


Journey Through John's


Gospel Thursday, March 10, at 7:30 p.m. at Holy Name of Mary School, Room 1, 90 S. Grove Street. Presented by Sister Grace Monroe, Our Lady of Peace's religious education director. For more info, call (516) 872-9524.


Community Seminars Franklin Hospital Medical Center, 900 Franklin Ave., is hosting free seminars to discuss "Surgical Options for the Treatment of Morbid Obesity." Question and answer session to follow. Tuesdays March 8, April 12 and May 10, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Shankman Auditorium. To reserve seating call (516) 256-6397.


Musical Drama "Whom Shall I Send?"presented by the Xavier Co. at Holy Name of Mary, 90 South Grove Street, on Saturday, March 12, at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults at the door and children are free.


$5 Bag Sale Franklin Hospital's Thrift Shop is holding a "$5-A-Bag" on all winter clothes and shoes. If it fits in a bag, it's $5. Located at 138 Rockaway Ave., the sale will take place through March 15. All proceeds go to benefit the hospital. The Thrift Shop is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mon.-Sat. Call (516) 825-5216 for more info.


Reforming Albany Gov't A roundtable discussion presented by the League of Women Voters Monday, March 14, at 1 p.m. at the Hewlett-Woodmere Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett.


Boat Smart course presented at Memorial Junior High, Fletcher Avenue, Tuesday, March 15 at 7:45 p.m. It's a safety course from the U.S. Power Squadrons that covers boat terms, types, handling. equipment, safety standards, navigation and more. Course is state approved. Teens under 18 are welcome to attend the five-session program, but must be accompanied by an adult. The fee is $30. Call the assistant squadron educational officer at (516) 293-7773 or register with V.S. Adult Ed. at (516) 872-7705.


K of C St. Patty's Dinner Saturday, March 19, at the St. Therese Council Hall, 825 W. Merrick Road.For details and/or reservations, call Richard Brennan at (516) 792-0528 or call the council at (516) 285-9600.


Celebrate The Feast Of St. Joseph with the K of C St. Therese Council Tuesday, March 22, at the Brownstone of Patterson. Motorcoach from V.S., food, music and dancing. Call Pat or Theresa at (516) 437-4449 for more info.


AARP Safe Driving course offered at Temple Gates of Zion, 322 N. Corona Ave., Thursday, April 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. $10. Seating is limited. Reservations are first come, first served. To register and for more info, call (516) 561-2308.


Take A Gamble with the V.S. Kiwanis. Trip to Atlantic City planned for Sunday, April 10. $30 includes bus. $15 returned upon arrival in A.C. Bagels and coffee for the morning ride, and sandwiches and soda for the ride home. Call (516) 872-0996 for more info and 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 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.


Bingo Monday mornings 10:15 a.m. start. Blessed Sacrament Church, 201 N. Central Ave. Air conditioned. Smoke-free. Free parking in church lot. For more info., (516) 568-1027.


Elks Bingo every Wednesday night. Opens at 6 p.m. Early bird starts at 7:15. NY #1 Elks, 11 West Jamaica Ave., VS. (516) 561-2164.


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.


Special Volunteers wanted for residents of Franklin Hospital Medical Center's Nursing Home. Call (516) 256-6144.


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.

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.


Groups:


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.


Ongoing events:


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.