123 So. Central Avenue

Village Board to meet Monday, June 19, at 7:30 p.m., in the Village Hall Courtroom.

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.

Anniversary Journal commemorating Valley Stream's 75 years on sale for $2 each at Village Hall or the library. Call(516) 825-4200.

Parking Permits for businesses ($75) and non-residents ($375) are now available for purchase. Permits are valid from May 1, 2006 through April, 30, 2007. For more information, call (516) 825-4200 ext. 114.

Library

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

Reminder: Library opens at 10 a.m.

Children's Programs Bouncing Babies, a special program with story, lap games, and play and play for toddlers, ages 12-23 months (requires parental/caregiver participation), will be held on Wednesday, June 21,at 10:30 a.m. Limited to 15 participants in each session. Tiny Tots, a special program with story, rhymes, and play for toddlers, ages 24-35 months (requires parental/caregiver participation),will be held on Tuesday, June 20, at 10:30 a.m. Limited to 15 participants in each session. Totally Tykes, a program of stories, rhymes, and play for children, ages 36-47 months (parent/caregiver attendance is optional), will be held on Monday, June 19, at 2 p.m. Limited to 18 participants in each session. Alphabet Soup, a program for children, ages 3-6, to celebrate the alphabet with activities, crafts, and stories (requires parental/caregiver participation), is scheduled for Monday, June 26, at 10:30 a.m. Limited to 23 participants in each session. Kinder Kids, a program with stories, play, and activity for children, ages 4-5 years, will be held on Thursday June 22, at 2 p.m. Limited to 18 participants in each session. Check Mates, a game time for children in grades 3-6, to play popular board games such as Chutes and Ladders, Scrabble, Monopoly, etc, is scheduled for Thursdays, June 8 and 22, at 4:15 p.m. Limited to 24 children. Picnic Basket Books is being offered for children of all ages who are unable to attend our weekday programs, and is scheduled for Saturday, June 24, at noon. Bring lunch and a blanket to sit on. The library will provide stories and a treat. Mom's Morning Out sessions are scheduled for Fridays, June 16 and 30, at 11 a.m. Moms will have the opportunity to meet informally while their children play with games, blocks, or look at books. New library books and media will be on display. No registration required! Bedtime Books, an evening story time for children, ages 3-8, and their parents, is scheduled for Thursday, June 15 at 7 p.m. Pajamas are optional; bring your favorite stuffed toy. Snuggly Stories, an evening story time for children, ages 12-35 months, and their parents, will be held on Thursday, June 29, at 7 p.m. Two Father's Day Story Craft programs are scheduled. Father's Day Story Craft for children in grades 3-6 will be held on Monday, June 12, at 4:15 p.m. Father's Day Story Craft Junior for children in grades K-2 on Wednesday, June 14, at 4:15 p.m. Join us for our Story Snack Breaks on Wednesdays, June 14 and 28, at 11:30 a.m. This program is for children, ages 12-35 months, and will be held outdoors when the weather permits. Registration is required for all programs (approximately two weeks in advance), with first preference given to Valley Stream library cardholders. Registration for each program begins approximately two weeks before each event. For questions about any of these programs, contact Ms. Dlugolonski, children's librarian, or Ms. Eng, assistant director, at (516) 825-6422.

Summer Reading Club Bookmark Contest Children in grades K-6 are invited to draw an original bookmark for the club with the theme "Books: A Treasure." All bookmark entries must be returned to the library by Friday, June 9, for consideration. The Awards Ceremony will be held on Monday, June 26 at 4 p.m. For further information, contact Children's Librarian Ms. Dlugolonski at (516) 825-6422.

Teen Talent Show in August 2006. If you are in grades 7-12, you are invited to audition for the show.  Can you dance? Can you sing? Juggle? Or tell jokes? Contact Assistant Director Ms. Eng at (516) 825-6422 or e-mail her at hwmlcontact@hotmail.com for further information or to audition. The first audition date is set for Saturday, June 17, at 2 p.m. You must register in advance to audition!

Computer Instruction Classes on Saturday, June 17. These classes, conducted by the Assistant Director Mamie Eng, are demonstration and lecture only. The Microsoft Word Class will be held from 10-11:30 a.m., and will cover a variety of topics and tips for using Microsoft Word. The Internet Basics and Library Databases Class will be held from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.  This class covers Internet basics, e-mail, etc., and will focus on current events and news databases. 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. 

Summer Reading Club

Registration begins on Monday, June 19. The Skippers Read-to-Me Reading Club will be for children who are not reading independently. The First Mates Reading Club is for children who are reading on their own. The Buccaneers Young Adult Summer Reading Club is for students going into Grades 7-12. A variety of programs and activities are planned for children and teens throughout the summer. Be sure to register to be part of the fun! For questions about the children's summer reading clubs, contact Children's Librarian Ms. Dlugolonski at (516) 825-6422. Contact Assistant Director Ms. Eng for information about the young adult club.

Library Board Meeting on Wednesday, June 21, at 7:30 p.m.  Ring bell at the Children's Room Entrance for admittance.

Book Club to meet in the Children's Room on Tuesday, June 27, from 7-8:15 p.m., and the book for discussion will be "The Kite Runner," by Khaled Hosseini. 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.

Schools

District 13 Board of Education to meet Tuesday, June 20, at 8 p.m. at the James A. Dever School. Committee meeting June 14. Call the district at (516) 568-6100 for more info.

District 24 Board of Education will meet, Thursday, June 15, at 8:30 p.m. at the William L. Buck School. Call the district at (516) 256-0153 for more info. Next work session June 8.

District 30 Board of Education to meet Monday, June 26, at the Shaw Avenue School. Call (516) 285-9881 for more information. Next committee meeting June 19 at Shaw.

South Alumni Assoc. has formed. For more info, e-mail Emily (Kleinman) Schreiber at Cre8em@aol.com. The group is meeting Thursday, June 15 at 7:15 p.m. in the faculty cafeteria at South High School, 150 Jedwood Place. Meeting was rescheduled from June 1. 

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.

Central Alumni Assoc. Scholarship Foundation to meet Tuesday, June 27, at 7:30 p.m., at the Pagan Fletcher Restoration, 143 Hendrickson Ave. Video-tape tour of Central H.S. is on sale for $20. Call (516) 872-3028 or visit their Web site at http://Hometown.aol.com/vscalumni or e-mail vscalumni@aol.com.

Upcoming Events

Fathers' Day Fun Come meet the Israel Scouts Tzofim Friendship Caravan Erez on Sunday, June 18, from 9:45 a.m. to 12 noon, at Temple Hillel, 1000 Rosedale Road. Bring family and friends to enjoy a morning of music and a free continental breakfast. The Tzofim Friendship Caravan is a group of 10 scouts and two adult leaders who travel throughout the U.S. and Canada performing a lively music program.

Strawberry & Ice Cream

Festival presented by the Valley Stream Historical Society on Wednesday, June 21, at 8 p.m., at Holy Trinity Parish Hall, Brooklyn Avenue and 7th Street. Guests welcome. Refreshments served. $2. Call (516) 825-0324 for more info.

Family Festival at Blessed Sacrament Church, 201 N. Central Ave. on Saturday and Sunday, June 24 and 25. Festival to include food, games, music, rides, raffles, magic and more. Fund-Raising Committee Seeks Vendors. $50 includes 8-foot table. Discount available if you book both days. Looking for crafts, new merchandise, gems, minerals, jewelry, candles and more.

Get Hooked On Fun 6th annual fishing trip hosted by Holy Name of Mary on Saturday, July 22, from 4 to 8 p.m. All ages welcome. $22 per adult/$20 per child under 10 years - includes pole, tackle, bait and snacks. Bring coolers and cameras. "Princess Marie" sets sail from Point Lookout Marina, Lido Boulevard. Reservations required. Call (516) 792-6078. Event held rain or shine. "Farmer's Almanac" predicts sunshine and 76 degrees.

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

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.

Groups

Chamber Of Commerce to meet for lunch on Wednesday, June 21, at 12:15 p.m. Guest speaker: Nassau County Elections Commissioner John DeGrace, former mayor of Valley Stream, who will discuss the Help America Vote Act. Call (516) 825-1741 or visit www.vscc.org.

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.

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

Health & Wellness

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.

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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

Franklin Hospital Thrift Shop Is Closing its doors as of Friday, June 30. All merchandise will be priced to sell. Don't wait to take advantage of this huge offering. Stop by the Thrift Shop, 138 Rockaway Ave., Monday thru Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Thrift Shop At Blessed

Sacrament is open Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Thrift Shop is having a 50 percent off sale starting Tuesday, June 19. 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 Church's Thrift Shop, Brooklyn and Seventh St., open every Tues. and Thurs., 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The popular "$1 Room" is open for July and Aug.