Village

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 shot 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

Pancake Breakfast hosted by the Valley Stream Lions Club will be held on Sunday, Nov. 9 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Holy Name of Mary School cafeteria. Proceeds from this event will go to local charities.

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.

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.

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.


Libraries

Henry Waldinger Memorial Library
60 Verona Place, Valley Stream
(516) 825-6422
hwmlcontact@hotmail.com
Library opens at 10 a.m.

Library Will Be Closed on Tuesday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veteran's Day and on Thursday, Nov. 27 for Thanksgiving. The library re-opens the following morning of each holiday 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 with preference will be given to Valley Stream library cardholders.

Valley Stream Book Club meets on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. 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.

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 to 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

Poetry Writing Workshop with Dr. Linda Opyr will be held on Thursday, Nov. 6 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Participants will have the opportunity to write poetry and share what they've written.

Learn Traditional Egyptian Dance from Layla Taj on Friday, Nov. 7 at 12:30 p.m.

Parent-Child Workshop will be held on Friday, Nov. 7 at 11:30 for families with children from birth through pre-school. Professionals from community agencies will answer questions about caring for their children.

Friday Knitting Club for teens will be held on Nov. 7 and 21 at 4 p.m. This is open to girls and boys in grades 7-12.

Desktop Publishing for Adults will be held on Saturday, Nov. 8 at 10 a.m. In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to use Microsoft Word to create greeting cards, letterhead paper, transfer designs newsletters, notepaper and much more. This program is for intermediate and advanced computer users.

Veteran's Day Tribute with Shawn Weaver will be held on Saturday, Nov. 8 at 2 p.m. On July 7, 1944, Learn about Lt. Ted L. Weaver, who flew a B-24 Liberator Bomber named "Full House" into a fierce air battle over Bernberg, Germany.

Post-Election Discussion with Howard Shurdut will be held on Monday, Nov. 10 at 1 p.m. As of this date a new president has been chosen.Some of the issues to be discussed are wars, the economy, health care and globalization.

Caregivers Support Group will next meet on Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 3 p.m. The discussion will be led by social worker Sari Flesch.
Chi Gong Class will be held on Thursday, Nov. 13 at 10 a.m. Cathy Anastasio will teach this ancient Chinese system of exercises or movements.

Smart Food and Fitness Choices and Diabetes Prevention will be the focus of the Cornell Cooperative Extension Class on Thursday, Nov. 13 at 11:30 a.m. Janet Maruna will be the presenter. This program is open to all Nassau County senior citizens.

A QuickBooks Training Workshop will be held each Saturday through Nov. 15, at 10 a.m. Learn to master QuickBooks Level 1with Irving Sandomer, a certified public accountant.

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

Junior High Theatrical Troupe at Valley Stream South High School will present "Honk!" a musical retelling of the Hans Christian Anderson story "The Ugly Duckling." Performances are Friday, Nov. 7 and Saturday, Nov. 8 at 7:30 p.m. in the school's cafetorium. Admission is $8 for adults and $5 for students and tickets are available at the door. Senior citizen Gold Card holders are admitted free to both performances.

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. 6 at 7:30 p.m. A work session will also be held on Thursday, No. 20 at 7:30 p.m. followed by the regular business meeting at 8:30 p.m. All meeting are held 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.

Kindergarten Registration for September 2009 in District 13 under way. Children who are legal residents of the district, and will be 5 years old on or before Dec. 1, 2008, are eligible to register. Registration for Willow Road and Wheeler Avenue schools will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 12 at Willow Road School and for Howell Road School 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. Registration packets are available on the district's Web site, www.valleystream13.com.

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

AARP Chapter 2686 will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 12:30 p.m. in the Hendrickson Park administration building. The guest speaker will be Sandi Gerson, a realtor with Century 21. She will discuss the current market and the new housing development on Dutch Broadway in North Valley Stream. For more information call Harry at (516) 561-6606.

Valley Stream Civilian Patrol meets the last Thursday of each month at Village Hall. For more information call (516) 825-0501.
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

Community Education Program on asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease will be hosted by Franklin Hospital's Respiratory Therapy staff on Tuesday, Nov. 11 from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. It will be held in Room R37 in the hospital's radiology department. It is an open forum so participants can come anytime during the program. The discussion will review prevention, care and treatment of asthma and COPD, covering all ages. This program is strictly educational and will not provide medical treatment. For more information call Laquette R. Merritt at (516) 256-6580.

Ask the Nutritionist will be held on Wednesday, Nov.12 at 11 a.m. Alexandra Sasha Averko, a registered dietician and certified diabetes educator, will lead a discussion on the book "The Sex Life of Food."

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.

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.

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.