123 S. Central Avenue
(516) 825-4200
www.valleystreamvillage.org
Village Board of Trustees will hold its next work session on Monday, Sept. 8 at 6 p.m. in the Village Hall board room. The next regular business meeting will be held on Monday, Sept. 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the court room.
Brown Bag Lunchtime Concert featuring the entertainment of 1-800 LETS DANCE will be held at the Hendrickson Park gazebo on Friday, Aug. 22 at noon. Bring your lunch and dancing shoes.
Wednesday Concert on Aug. 27 will feature Lew Picardi. The performance will be held at the John Smith Band Shell and begins at 8 p.m. The rain date is Sept. 1.
Final Adult Pool Dance of the summer will be held on Saturday, Aug. 30 from 7 to 11 p.m. This event is only open to pool members and their guests.
Events
Punt, Pass and Kick Competition, will be presented by the Green Hornets Football league on Saturday, Aug. 30 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Firemen's Memorial Field. This free program is open to all boys and girls age 8-15. Finalists from this competition will move on to compete further at a later date and place. For more information call Sharon Daly at (516) 568-9254.
Identity Theft Information Class will be given by members of the Office of New York State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday Sept. 3. The program will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at Andrew Fatscher Post 854, 51 Roosevelt Ave. Learn tips to protect your privacy. This class is free and is open to all members of our community. Refreshments will be served.
Brian's Gift Blood Drive will be held on Friday, Sept. 5 from 3 to 8:30 p.m. in the Holy Name of Mary School cafeteria. This is the fourth annual blood drive in memory of Brian Saccareccia. Contact Mike at (516) 343-1942 or briansgift@optonline.net to schedule an appointment to donate.
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.
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. Evaluations will be available. The program will be held at the Pagan-Fletcher Restoration, 143 Hendrickson Ave. For more information call (516) 561-2115 or (516) 872-4159.
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.
Libraries
Henry Waldinger Memorial Library
60 Verona Place, Valley Stream
(516) 825-6422
hwmlcontact@hotmail.com
Library opens at 10 a.m.
Book Club meets on Tuesday, Aug. 26 at 7 p.m. in the children's room. This month's selection is "The Tender Bar" by J.R. Moehringer.
Children's Room has a wide variety of programs scheduled for August 2008 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/CRAugust2008Calendar.pdf.
The Summer Reading Program has come to a close. Children can still hand in their book reports to receive a reading achievement certificate before school starts.
Library Will Be Closed from Saturday, Aug. 30, through Monday, Sept. 1 for Labor Day weekend. Be sure to check out your books, DVDs, videos, etc. by closing time, 9 p.m., on Friday, Aug. 29. The library will reopen on Tuesday, Sept. 2 at 10 a.m.
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
Voice of Grandparents Support Group will be held on Friday, Aug. 22 at 9:30 a.m. This open discussion, led by social worker Sari Flesch, allows grandparents to share their experiences and recognize when and how to intervene.
Mommy And Me Salsa Party will be held on Friday, Aug. 22 at 11 a.m. for children age 4-8 with participating adult. Learn some basic salsa moves.
Friday at the Movies on Aug. 22 at 2 p.m. will feature "My Kid Could Paint That."
Book Discussion will be held on Monday, Aug. 25 at 2 p.m. with librarian Kalpana Mehta. This month's selection is "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri. Coffee and cookies will be served.
Tuesday Feature Film for Aug. 26 is "Welcome Home Leroy Jenkins." The movie starts at 2 p.m. and is rated PG-13.
Family Pre-School Hour will be held on Tuesday, Aug 26 at 10:15, 11:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. The theme is "Let's Get Ready for School." Enjoy singing, dancing, storytelling and a craft.
Chi Gong Class will be held on Thursday, Aug. 28 at 10 a.m. Chi Gong is an ancient Chinese system of exercises or movements performed in mediation. The class is taught by Cathy Anastasio.
Schools
Central High School District Board of Education will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 26 at 8 p.m. at Memorial Junior High School.
District 24 Board of Education will hold its next meeting on Thursday, Aug. 28 at 8:30 p.m. at the William L. Buck School.
District 30 Board of Education will hold its next meeting on Monday, Aug. 25 at 8 p.m. at the Shaw Avenue School.
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
Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual gala on Thursday, Sept. 4 from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Sandcastle restaurant. This year's honorees are Central High School Principal Dr. Joseph Pompilio and P.J. Harper's owner Paul Pandolfi. Tickets are $75 per person and journal ad space may also be purchased. For more information call Dominick Minerva Jr. at (516) 872-7400 ext. 321.
AARP Chapter 2686 will be meeting at a new location for its upcoming meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 9. It will be held at noon at the A.J. Hendrickson Park administration building. The guest speaker will be Patti Eaton, LPN, from the Visiting Nurse Association of Long Island. For more information call (516) 561-6606.
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.
Valley Stream Historical Society offers tours of t he Pagan-Fletcher Restoration every Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. Learn about Valley Stream history in an interesting setting from knowledgeable tour guides. The house is located at 143 Hendrickson Ave. Tours are free but donations are accepted. For more information call (516) 872-4159.
Long Island Society of Italian Americans has an upcoming trip to the Big E Fair and Huke Lau Hawaiian Festival in Springfield, Mass. on Sept. 14-15. There will be major exhibits of New England history, agriculture, animals, shopping, crafts, food from around the world, entertainment and a Mardi Gras parade. The cost is $245. To reserve a spot call (516) 561-2364.
Health
Cancer Support Group will meet on Monday, Sept. 8 at 2 p.m. in Franklin Hospital's Greenberg Conference Room. The group, which normally meets on the first Monday of each month, is meeting the second Monday because of Labor Day. The meeting is open to all cancer survivors, including family members, and is ideal for people who need someone to talk to about the illness. For more information call (516) 256-6397.
Ask The Nutritionist will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 11 a.m. at the Elmont Memorial Library. Alexandra Sasha Averko, a registered dietician and certified diabetes educator, will discuss Michael Pollan's book "In Defense of Food-An Eater's Manifesto." A question and answer session will follow.
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.
Franklin Hospital's Social Work Department is offering information, education and assistance when completing a Health Care Proxy. By appointing a health care agent in advance, you can make sure that health care providers follow your wishes. In addition, Social Work offers the individual option of keeping a copy of their Health Care Proxy on file at Franklin. This service is free. For more information call (516) 256-6444.
