123 S. Central Avenue
(516) 825-4200
www.valleystreamvillage.org
Village Board of Trustees will hold its next regular business meeting will on Monday, Sept. 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the court room.
Events
Valley Stream Then and Now, a photo slide show, will be presented by the Valley Stream Historical Society on Wednesday, Sept. 17 at 8 p.m. It will be held at the Holy Trinity Parish Hall at Brooklyn Avenue and Seventh Street. The event is free and refreshments will be served. For more information call (516) 561-2115 or (516) 872-4159.
Car, Truck and Bike Show will be held on Sunday, Sept. 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Valley Stream pool parking lot. The event is sponsored by the Valley Stream Lions Club and all money goes to charity. Admission is free and there will be food, raffles and an awards ceremony.
Antique Doll Exhibit will be presented by Valley Stream Historical Society on Sunday, Sept. 21 from 1 to 4 p.m. Share your favorite doll and have it evaluated. There will also be a presentation of Raggedy Ann and Andy Dolls. The program will be held at the Pagan-Fletcher Restoration, 143 Hendrickson Ave. For more information call (516) 561-2115 or (516) 872-4159.
John LaBarbera Golf Outing will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 30 at 8:30 a.m. at the Douglaston Golf Course. This is the third annual event to honor the late John LaBarbera. The per player cost of $125 includes 18 holes of golf, parking, snack on the course and post-golf lunch at the American Legion Hall in Valley Stream. The lunch-only option is $35. For more information call Hayward Alfred at (917) 705-7367 or Jack Gorman at (516) 220-3576.
Thrivent Sponsored Fall Fair will be held on Saturday, Oct. 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of Our Savior, Rockaway and Dubois avenues. There will be baskets, fall and Christmas items, White Elefant items, jewelry, clothing, baked good and raffles. Lunch is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Ongoing
African Dance Classes are held ever 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.
Libraries
Henry Waldinger Memorial Library
60 Verona Place, Valley Stream
(516) 825-6422
hwmlcontact@hotmail.com
Library opens at 10 a.m.
Children's Room has a wide variety of programs scheduled for September 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/CRSeptember2008Calendar.pdf. Registration is required for all programs, with first preference given to Valley Stream library cardholders.
Book Club will be discussing Loma Landvik's "Oh My Stars" at its next meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 7 p.m. in the children's room.
September Is Library Card Sign-up Month, and the Henry Waldinger Memorial Library wants to make sure that your child has smartest card of all - a library card. Studies show that children who are read to in the home and who use the library perform better in school and are more likely to continue to use the library as a source of lifetime learning. Stop by the library to sign up.
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.
Elmont Memorial Library
700 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont
(516) 354-5280 ext. 221
www.nassaulibrary.org/elmont
Senior Step and Style Dancing Class will be held on Friday, Sept. 12 at 10 a.m.
Stimulus Payment and Medicare Enrollment outreach program for seniors will be held on Monday, Sept. 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Toddlers in Motion will be held on Monday, Sept. 15 at 10:15 for toddlers age 1-3 years. Enjoy movement, music and popular children's songs.
Tuesday Feature Film for Sept. 16 is "Evening." The movie begins at 2 p.m. and is rated PG-13.
Back To School Craft will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 16 for students in grades K-3 and Wednesday, Sept. 17 for grades 4-6. Each program begins at 4 p.m. The younger children will decorate a pencil case while the older group will make an address book.
Intermediate Bridge Classes with Mimi will be held on Tuesdays, Sept. 16 and 23 at 10 a.m. This is not a beginner's class: you must have experience in playing the game.
Creative Writing Workshop with Harold Kalter will be held on Tuesdays, Sept. 16 and 23 at 10 a.m. Bring and pen and put your memories and experiences into writing.
Poetry Writing Workshop with Dr. Linda Opyr will be held on Thursday, Sept. 18 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Participants will have the opportunity to write poetry and share what they've written.
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.
Teen Babysitting Workshop is a three-session program for students in grades 7-12 beginning on Sept. 29. Topics include basic child care and first aid, how to entertain small children and handling emergency situations. Register now with the young adult department.
Registration Has Begun for the Drumthwacket and Princeton Tour fall bus trip on Wednesday, Nov. 5. The first stop Princeton, N.J., starting with a buffet lunch at the Nassau Inn. The trip then heads to Drumthwacket for a guided tour of the governor's mansion. The bus leaves at 8:15 a.m. and the cost is $87.
Schools
District 13 Board of Education will hold its next committee meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 8 p.m. in the James A. Dever School board room. The next regular business meeting will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 8 p.m. at the James A. Dever School.
James A. Dever and Howell Road schools will each hold its K-3 open house on Monday, Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. and the 4-6 open house on Monday, Sept. 22 at 7 p.m.
Wheeler Avenue School will have its open house for grades 1-3 on Wednesday, Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. and the grades 4-6 open house on Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 7 p.m.
Willow Road School's K-3 open house is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 15 at 7 p.m.
District 24 Board of Education will hold its next work session on Thursday, Sept. 11 at 7:30 p.m. at the William L. Buck School. A work session will also be held on Thursday, Sept. 25 at 7:30 p.m. followed by the regular business meeting at 8:30 p.m.
Meet the Teacher Night for the Robert W. Carbonaro, William L. Buck and Brooklyn Avenue schools on Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 7:30 p.m.
District 30 Board of Education will hold a work session on Monday, Sept. 15 followed by its monthly business meeting on Monday, Sept. 22. Both meetings begin at 8 p.m. and are held in the Shaw Avenue School library.
Forest Road School will hold Meet the Teacher night on Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 7:30 p.m.
Shaw Avenue School, Clear Stream Avenue School and the Washington Avenue Kindergarten Center will each hold Meet the Teacher Night on Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 7:30 p.m.
Central High School Alumni Scholarship Foundation meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in Central's first floor conference room. All alumni are welcome. Video-tape tour of Central on VHS or DVD is on sale for $20. For more information call (516) 872-3028, visit Hometown.aol.com/vscalumni or e-mail vscalumni@aol.com.
Groups
Women's Interfaith Council of Valley Stream will hold its next meeting on Friday, Sept. 12 at 12:30 p.m. at the Grace United Methodist Church.
Order of the Eastern Star Valley Stream Chapter No. 840 will be holding a Soup-Sandwich-Dessert and Chinese Auction on Thursday, Sept. 25. It will be held at 6:30 p.m. at 28 Lincoln Ave. in Rockville Centre. Tickets are $15 and must be purchased in advance by calling Sandy at (516) 884-2622 or Carol at (516) 872-3736.
Chamber of Commerce will hold its next networking meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 24 at noon. It will take place at the Woodro Deli, 1324 Peninsula Blvd. (Penn-Mill Shopping Center). The speaker will be a representative from the New York state Department of Labor. The cost is $20 for members and $25 for non-members. For reservations or more information call (516) 825-1741.
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 Jeanne at at (516) 791-7827.
Valley Stream Civilian Patrol meets the last Thursday of each month at Village Hall. For more information call (516) 825-0501.
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
Free Breast Cancer Screenings will be available on Tuesday, Sept. 16. The Nassau University Medical Center mammography van will be at the Elmont Memorial Library from 8:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Screenings will be offered to women 40 and older with no out-of-pocket cost and will include a breast examination by a nurse, a mammography and instructions for breast self-examination. Appointments are required and scheduled on a first-come, first-serve basis. To make an appointment or for more information, call Legislator John Ciotti's office at (516) 571-6203.
Health Assessments will be held on Thursday, Sept. 18 at 10 a.m. at the Elmont Memorial Library. Nurse June Friedel will help identify problems associated with blood pressure, weight control and medication monitoring. She will be available to answer individual questions and for one-on-one counseling. Coffee will be served.
Annual Community Health Fair hosted by Franklin Hospital and Orzac will be held on Saturday, Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This year's theme is "Feeling Great in 2008." There will be many informational exhibits on health education and prevention including stroke and cancer awareness, medication safety, epilepsy, wound care, nutrition and adult day health care. There will be screenings for cholestorol, diabetes, blood pressure, glaucoma, hearing, pulmonary function, podiatry and breast exams. The Fifth Precinct will be providing Kids Pix ID and fingerprint kits and the Malverne Fire Department members will talk about fire safety and offer tours of a truck. The event will be held rain or shine. For more information call (516) 256-6397.
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 North Shore-LIJ Health System's healthcare access center at (866) 381-1931 or visit the Web site at www.healthcareaccess.edu.
Long Island Crisis Center offers crisis intervention counseling 24 hours/7 days a week. It's free, confidential and anonymous. Call (516) 679-1111 for help.
Good Shepherd Hospice seeks volunteers to help patients and families at home with emotional support and practical assistance. For more information call Lucille at (516) 485-3060.
Special Volunteers wanted for residents of Franklin Hospital Medical Center's extended care facility. For more information call (516) 256-6144.
Gam-Anon is for spouses, adult children, family and friends affected by gambling problems. Meetings are held every night. For more information call (516) 321-2883.
Religious
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.
Valley Stream Religious Council is a group of clergy who represent the many faiths and denominations in town. It meets regularly to discuss the common concerns of the community. Write to the council at P.O. Box 1153, Valley Stream, N.Y. 11582.
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.
