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 driver's 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.


Valley Stream Book Club Meets at Library The Valley Stream Book Club will meet in the Children's Room on Tuesday, Sept. 26, from 7-8:15 p.m., and the book for discussion will be The Country of the Pointed Firs, by Sarah Orne Jewett. Registration is required to attend the meeting so the library can try to reserve a copy of the book for each participant. Stop by the Adult Reference Desk as soon as possible to register for the meeting. Old Valley Stream Book Club members and new participants are welcome. For further information, contact Librarian Joyce Rogawski or Assistant Director Mamie Eng at (516) 825-6422.


                                      Computer Instruction Classes Offered At Library The Library is offering two computer instruction classes at the library in September. These classes, conducted by the Assistant Director Mamie Eng, are demonstration and lecture only. The Microsoft Word Class will be held on Saturday, September 30, from 10-11:30 a.m. The Internet Basics and Library Databases Class will follow from 11:45-12:45 p.m.Registration is required for all classes as space is limited for all classes. Preference will be given to Valley Stream library cardholders.  You must register and present your library card at the Adult Reference Desk. Call Ms. Eng at 825-6422 or e-mail her at hwmlcontact@hotmail.com for further information about classes. 


Library Board Meeting The Board of Trustees of the Henry Waldinger Memorial Library will meet on Wednesday, Sept. 20, at 7:30 p.m. An open forum on the library's public internet policy for the Children's Room will be held at the start of the meeting.  All members of the public are invited to attend. Ring bell at the Children's Room Entrance for admittance.

Schools

SEPTA meeting The Valley Stream Special Education Parent Teacher Association (SEPTA) has scheduled a meeting on Monday, September 18, 7 p.m. in the Memorial JHS Cafeteria. Memorial JHS is located at 320 Fletcher Avenue. The evening program will include presentations by chairpersons from the elementary school districts followed by a question and answer period. SEPTA services all of the Valley Stream schools. New SEPTA parents are cordially invited.


District 13 Committee Meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 19 at 8 p.m. at the BOE Conference Room at James A. Dever School. A regular meeting will be held on Sept. 27 at 8 p.m. at Dever.


Valley Stream Central High School Alumni Association Scholarship Foundation Annual Meeting and Dinner Dance will be held Oct. 7 at Malverne American Legion Post #44, 250 Franklin Avenue from 7 to 11:30 p.m. Admission is $33 per person. All classes of alumni are invited. A full course dinner and music by Andy Masters will be present. Reservations by Sept. 23, no admissions at the door. The association will also meet on Tuesday, Sept. 26 at 7:30 pm in the Central High School Chorus Room, 135 Fletcher Ave.in Valley Stream. A video-tape tour of Central High School is on sale for $20. For information on any of the above events call (516) 872-3028 or visit http://Hometown.aol.com/vscalumni or e-mail vscalumni@aol.com.

Upcoming Events

Visit Nashville with Holy Name of Mary Church. Sept 17-23. Features visits to Grand Ole Opry, Country Music Hall of Fame and much more. 7days/6 nights - $605 (double occupancy) includes transportation, hotel accommodations, two meals a day, tours, gratuity and taxes. Only a few spots left. Call Joe or Eileen to learn more or sign up at (516) 825-9270.

Religious

Grace United Methodist Church will be having a two-day homecoming celebration on Sept. 16 and 17. On Sept. 16 there will be a block party on West Fairview Avenue with games, music, and food for the whole family from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. On Sept. 17, former pastor Robert Howard will be guest preacher at a service beginning at 10 a.m.


Holy Name of Mary Church will be holding adult bible study classes for six weeks starting on Sept. 20. Registration is on Sept. 20 at 7:45 p.m. in the cafeteria or Room 6 of Holy name of Mary School on East Jamaica Avenue, or on Sept. 21 at 9:45 a.m. in the Outreach House. Sign-up costs $15. For more information call Deacon Clyde Ruggieri at 791-9509 (p.m. only) or Jo Pascuzzi at 825-2003.


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 dialogue. Write to the council at P.O. Box 1153, Valley Stream, NY 11582.


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. Mon. from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (516) 561-2308.


New Hope Lutheran Day School, formerly Trinity Lutheran Nursery School, now registering for Fall 2006. Three-and five-day programs for 3 and 4 year olds. Program starting for 2 year olds. Call (516) 285-0815 for tuition fees, deadlines and other questions.

Groups

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.


A Scenic Getaway. The St. Therese Council of the Knights of Columbus is planning a three-day visit to Lake George and the Georgian Luxury resort from Sept. 18 to 20. The price of a $305 per person double occupancy includes transportation, two nights lodging, four meals, steamboat cruise, entertainment at a dinner theater, and more. Trip insurance is available. For reservations and more information call Patrick Prunty at (516)437-4449.


Gibson Civic Assoc. 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 Chamber of Commerce will be holding its annaul gala dinner on Sept. 14 at the Sand Castle in Franklin Square. This year, Robert Blakeman will be honored as Businessperson of the Year. The dinner will last from 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. For tickets or more information call Dominick Minerva, Jr. at (516) 872-7400 ext. 321.


VS Civilian Patrol meets the last Thursday of every month, at Village Hall, 123 S. Central Ave. (516) 823-9088 or (516) 825-1902.


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Health

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 Peninsula's Valley Stream location, 73 South Central Ave. Contact Tricia Baylis, LMSW coordinator at (516) 872-9698. Strict confidentiality observed.


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.


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.


Teen Girls' 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 Center's 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.

OngoingEvents

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.