123 So. Central Avenue
Board of Trustees will hold a work session on Monday, June 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall Board Room, 123 South Central Avenue.
Pool applications for the 2007 season are now being accepted by the Recreation Department. To sign up, go to Village Hall, 123 S. Central Ave, Valley Stream.
Part-Time Bus Driver Needed The Valley Stream Recreation Dept. is looking for a part-time bus driver for the senior citizen program. A commercial driver¹s license (CDL) with passenger endorsement is required. If you require any further information, contact Barbara Diglio at (516) 825-8570.
Volunteers Needed AARP needs Volunteer Safety Instructors; person must have a clean license and has taken a current Driver Safety Course. If a course has not been taken, the person can be placed in one for $10. Instructor training is free. Contact: Sr. Betty Ann McKiernan at (516) 823-3810.
Library
Henry Waldinger Memorial Library
60 Verona Place, Valley Stream,
(516) 825-6422
hwmlcontact@hotmail.com
Reminder: Library opens at 10 a.m.
Children¹s Programs The Children¹s Department of Henry Waldinger Memorial Library is offering a variety of programs for June 2007 for children of all ages. Registration is required for most programs, with first preference given to Valley Stream library cardholders. Contact Children¹s Librarian Ms. Dlugolonski for further information at 825-6422. A calendar of Children¹s Room activity is available on the library¹s webpage at http://www.nassaulibrary.org/valleyst/CRJune2007Calendar.pdf.
Young Adult Games Night will be held on Friday, June 8m from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Students in Grades 6-12 will play board games, Team Scavenger Hunt, etc. Lots of fun for all.
Young Adult Father¹s Day Crafts Night will be on Friday, June 15, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Students in Grades 6-12 will make a gift for their dads, grandfathers, or uncles. Don¹t forget Dad! Registration is required with preference will be given to Valley Stream library cardholders. Call Ms. Eng at 825-6422 or e-mail her at hwmlcontact@hotmail.com for further information or to register.
Microsoft Word Basics class is scheduled on Saturday, June 9 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Topics to be covered include Text Boxes, Tables, etc.
Internet Basics and Library Databases class will be held on Saturday, June 9, from 11:30 a.m.to 12:30 p.m. Some of the topics that will be covered include URLs, favorites, history, e-mail, printing, and other useful websites. Registration is required for the program. Contact Assistant Director Ms. Eng for further information at (516) 825-6422 or at hwmlcontact@hotmail.com.
Valley Stream Adult Book Club meets on Tuesday, June 26 at 7 p.m. in the Children¹s Room. The book to be discussed this month is The Weight of Water, by Anita Shreve. To register for the program or for further information, contact Adult Services Librarian Ms. Rogawski at the library, (516) 825-6422.
Library Board Meeting The Board of Trustees of the Henry Waldinger Memorial Library will meet on Wednesday, June 20 at 7:30 p.m. Meeting is open to the public. Ring bell at the Children¹s Entrance for admittance.
The Henry Waldinger Memorial Library is offering MyLibraryDV, a new on-demand video download service to it patrons for a six-month trial basis. Patrons will have 24/7 access to hundreds of hours of great video programming, including lifestyle, health, travel, cooking, movies, and more. Patrons must go to the Henry Waldinger Memorial Library¹s website at http://www.nassaulibrary.org/valleyst/ to install the download manager. Then they can click on the MyLibraryDV desktop icon to launch the player and browse through the titles listed in the Channel Guide. Up to 10 programs can be downloaded at any given time as long as you have space on your computer, and each program has a 7-day checkout period. For further information about this service, contact Assistant Director Ms. Eng at (516) 825-6422 or hwmlcontact@hotmail.com.
Elmont Memorial Library
700 Hempstead Turnpike
(516) 354-5280
Scholarship fund-raiser The Elmont Memorial Library Board of Trustees and the BroadHollow Theatre Group want to raise money for four college scholarships ‹ two for graduating students from Elmont Memorial High School and two for students from Sewanhaka High School. Tickets to a live performance of Learner & Loewe¹s My Fair Lady are $23, with proceeds earmarked for the scholarships. Tickets are available for June 8 at 8 p.m., June 9 at 8 p.m., and June 10 at 3 p.m. Tickets mcan be purchased at the main branch (700 Hempstead Turnpike), the Alden Manor Branch (799 Elmont Rd.), and at theStewart Manor Branch (100 Covert Ave.) during regular library hours. For more information, call (516) 354-5280 ext. 221.
Schools
Central High School District will hold a Board of Education business meeting on Tuesday, June 12 at 8 p.m. at Memorial Junior High School.
District 13 Board of Education will hold a committee meeting on Monday, June 11 at 8 p.m. at the James A. Dever School.
District 24 Board of Education will have a work session on Thursday, June 7 at William L. Buck School.
District 30 will hold a Board of Education committee meeting on Monday, June 18 at 8 p.m. in the library at Shaw Avenue School.
District 30 is currently accepting applications for noon hour aides for the remainder of the 2006-07 school year. Candidates must enjoy working with children. Those interested must complete both Nassau County Civil Service processing and the New York State fingerprinting process. Applications can be picked up at the business office located at 175 N. Central Avenue. Please call (516) 285-9880 for more information.
Religious
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. The council invites letters, questions and general comments from the community, and hopes to always maintain an open dailogue. Write to the council at P.O. Box 1153, Valley Stream, N.Y. 11582.
Women¹s Interfaith Council of Valley Stream will have their June luncheon on Friday, June 8 at noon at the Temple Gates of Zion on Corona Avenue.
Catholic Faith Want to become a Catholic? Group meets regularly at Blessed Sacrament Church to discuss and learn about the Catholic faith, study scripture and pray. If this interests you, come and see. Call (516) 568-1027 for more info.
Volunteers Needed for visually impaired sponsored by Temple Gates of Zion. Mondays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (516) 561-2308.
Groups
AARP Chapter 2686 will hold a buffet luncheon on Tuesday, June 12 from noon to 3 p.m. at American Legion Post 854, 51 Roosevelt Ave., Valley Stream. Reservations are required, the deadline is June 5. Guests and new members are welcome. For more information call (516) 285-6274.
American Legion Andrew Fatscher Post 854 meets the third Thursday of every month, at 8 p.m. at 51 Roosevelt Ave. Call (516) 791-9719.
Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Committee is now taking applications for the 2007 Scholarship Award. The Valley Stream Chamber of Commerce has established a $1,000 award to be presented to a senior graduating this June who resides in the Village of Valley Stream and attends any public, private or parochial high school and plans on continuing their education at a post-secondary academic or vocational institution during the Fall term after graduation. The selection of the winner will be determined by providing an essay of no more than two pages, typed and double spaced. The essay must express the candidate's thoughts on the following theme: If you were a business owner in Valley Stream, what steps would you take, if any, to improve the business community? All applications must be signed by the candidate's guidance counselor verifying that he/she attends the listed high school and resides in Valley Stream. Applications for the scholarship can be obtained by writing to: Scholarship Committee, Valley Stream Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 1016, Valley Stream, NY 11582. All applications and essays must be submitted no later than June 15. For further information call 516-825-1741.
Garden Club meets the third Thursday of every month at 11 a.m. at the Firemen's Field clubhouse on Albermarle Avenue off Emerson. For information, contact Gloria at (516) 285-8957.
VS Civilian Patrol meets the last Thursday of every month, at Village Hall, 123 South Central Ave. Call (516) 825-0501.
VS Kiwanis is offering a scholarship to graduating senior from any of the three Valley Stream high schools. Any senior interested in applying may contact Frank Farella at (516) 825-2454 for further information and an application. You may also contact your guidance counselor.
upcoming events
Annual Camporee will be held on the Valley Stream Village Green, adjacent to the Henry Waldinger Memorial Library, from June 8 to 10. The Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Ventures and Girl Scouts will all be participating, and this year¹s program will be distributed in the form of a journal. The journal will contain all necessary scheduling and events for the weekend. Anyone who wants to support the Camporee by placing an ad in the journal can send a check payable to the V.S. Camporee to 1383 Dutch Broadway, Valley Stream, N.Y. 11580. A booster with your name only is $5, a business card size is $20, 1/2 page ad is $50 or a full page ad is $100.
American Legion Andrew Fatscher Post 854 will be holding their annual installation dinner on Saturday, June 16 at 8 p.m., 51 Roosevelt Avenue.
Valley Stream Little League will hold their annual Trophy Day and closing ceremonies on Saturday, June 16 at 10 a.m. at Firemen¹s Field.
Health
Cancer support group meets monthly at Franklin Hospital to offer support to all cancer survivors and their family members. The next meeting will be held on Monday, July 2 at 2 p.m. in the hospital¹s Greenberg Conference Room. The group meets regularly the first Monday of every month from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Discussions include new medicines and treatments, advice on how to cope and also provides emotional support. For additional information call director of patient car services, Meg Wehrum at (516) 256-6509.
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Program to help individuals and families recover from the ravages of substance abuse is available at the Chemical Dependence Treatment Services of Peninsula Counseling Center. Group and individual therapy sessions, adult and adolescent treatment are available at Peninsula¹s Valley Stream location, 73 South Central Ave. Contact Trici Baylis, LMSW coordinator at (516) 872-9698.
Eating Disorders
Program of Peninsula Counseling Center is forming new groups for bulimia and compulsive over-eating. Individual, group and family therapy are also available for treatment of anorexia, bulimia, binge-eating disorder and compulsive over-eating. Julie Livingston, LCSW, conducts the program at 381 Sunrise Highway, Lynbrook. Call (516) 599-1181 for information.
Look good, feel better is a free program that teaches women how to cope with appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment. It will be held at Franklin Hospital on Monday, June 11 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Hospice Lounge. Professional cosmetologists teach special techniques that minimize the effects of skin changes and hair loss and complimentary cosmetic kits will be provided. Reservations are required as there is a minimum of two registrants to conduct the program. For more information, call coordinator Meg Wehrum at (516) 256-6509.
Teen Girls¹ Socialization Groups that help build self-confidence, enhance social skills and improve academic performance are offered by Peninsula Counseling Center, 124 Franklin Place, Woodmere. Girls, ages 14-15 are led by Kathy Schmitt, LMSW. Girls, ages 16-18 are led by Kelly Farrell, LMSW. More information at (516) 569-6600.
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.
Special Volunteers wanted for residents of Franklin Hospital Medical Center¹s extended care facility. Call (516) 256-6144.
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.
Good Shepherd Hospice seeks volunteers to help patients and families at home with emotional support and practical assistance. Call Lucille at (516) 485-3060.
On-Going
Events
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.
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.
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.
Thrift Shops
Thrift Shop At Blessed Sacrament is open Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 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 Church¹s Thrift Shop, Brooklyn and Sventh St., open every Tuesday and Thursday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
