Village Board Reorganization Meeting Monday, April 3, at 7:30 p.m., in the Village Hall Courtroom. Public hearing on the proposed budget April 10.


Easter Egg Hunt presented by the Village Dept. of Recreation and New York No. 1 Elks Lodge on Saturday, April 1 (Raindate: April 8). Grades K-2 to hunt at the Kiddie Rec Playground on the east side of Hendrickson park at 11 a.m. Grades 3-4 to hunt at 11:45 a.m. Children ages 1 to Pre-K can meet Mr. & Mrs. Easter Bunny at 12:30 p.m. at the Gazebo at the west side of Hendrickson. Candy, photo opportunities. All gold and silver egg finders to receive prizes. Call (516) 825-8570. Open to village and Central H.S. District residents only.


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

Library

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

Reminder: Library opens at 10 a.m.


April Children's Programs Tiny Tales, a special story and play time designed especially for children ages 12-23 months, on Wednesdays April 12 and 26, at 10:30 a.m. This program requires parental/caregiver participation. Limited to 12 participants in each session. Mother Goose Time, a special story and play time designed especially for children ages 24-35 months, on Mondays April 10 and 24, at 10:30 a.m. This program requires parental/caregiver participation. Limited to 12 participants in each session. Alphabet Soup, a program for children, ages 3-6, to celebrate the alphabet with activities, crafts, and stories, Wednesday, April 5, at 10:30 a.m., and Tuesday, April 18, at 2 p.m. This program requires parental/caregiver participation.    Limited to 18 participants in each session. Saturday Story Times are being offered for children who are unable to attend our weekday programs. Saturday Story I for children, ages 1-2, is planned for Saturday, April 8, at 10:15 a.m. Saturday Story Time II for children, ages 3-5, is planned for Saturday, April 8, at 11:15 a.m. Bedtime Books, an evening story time for children, ages 3-8, and their parents, on Thursday, April 8, at 7 p.m. Pajamas are optional; bring your favorite stuffed toy. Check Mates is a game time for children in Grades 3-6. Children will be able to play popular board games such as Chutes and Ladders, Scrabble, Monopoly, etc. The next Check Mates is scheduled for Thursday, April 29, at 11 a.m. Limited to 24 children. At Mom's Morning Out, 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. Mom's Morning Out sessions are scheduled for Tuesdays, April 11 and April 25, at 11 a.m. National Library Week Programs - Make Your Own Spring Book Craft is for children in Grades K-2 on April 3, at 4:15 p.m. and the Ultimate Library Scavenger Hunt is for children in Grades 3-6 on Friday, April 7, at 4:30 p.m. Easter Craft Programs - Easter Craft Workshop I for children in Grades 1-3 on Friday, April 14, at 11 a.m. Easter Craft Workshop II for children in Grades 4-6 on Thursday, April 13, at 11 a.m. April Showers Crafts for children in Grades 1-6 on Monday, April 17, at 11 a.m. Circle Games for children in Grades K-2 on Wednesday, April 19,11 a.m. Registration is required for all programs approximately two weeks in advance with first preference given to Valley Stream library cardholders. For questions about any of these programs, contact Ms. Dlugolonski, children's librarian, or Ms. Eng, assistant director, at (516) 825-6422.


V.S. Book Club to meet in the children's room on Tuesday, April 4, from 7 to 8:15 p.m. "Amagansett," by Mark Mills will be discussed. This book discussion will be led by Joanne Bergbom and is part of the Long Island Reads program being observed throughout Long Island. Call the library for more info or stop by to register for the program and reserve a copy of the book. 


Teen Poetry Contest The library is holding its 4th annual Teen Poetry Contest as part of the observance of National Poetry Week. Contestants must be in grades 6-12. Poem entries must be original works by the contestants. The theme for this year's poetry contest is "Books : A Treasure."Poems must be submitted to Assistant Director Ms. Eng by Monday, April 3, at 4 p.m. for consideration. All entries become the property of the Henry Waldinger Memorial Library.


Tax Aide for Seniors on Tuesdays, through Tuesday, April 11. Help will be available on a first come, first serve basis, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring you W-2 form, all relevant bank and financial statements and a copy of your 2004 tax return.


Children's Chalk Art Show on Saturday, April 22, at 10 a.m.  (Raindate: Saturday, April 29) Children of all ages will be able to draw chalk pictures on the walkway between the library and the Village Hall. Certificates of Participation and prizes will be awarded to all children. Light refreshments and lots of fun! Registration is required, with first preference given to Valley Stream library cardholders.

Schools

High School District The Valley Stream High School District Board of Education will meet Tuesday, April 11 at 8 p.m. at Memorial Junior High. Next work session is April 4, at 8 p.m. in the district board room, One Kent Road. Call (516) 872-5605 for more information.


District 13 Board of Education to meet Tuesday, April 25, at 8 p.m. at the James A. Dever School. Next committee meeting April 6, at 8 p.m. at Dever. Call the district at (516) 568-6100 for more info.


District 24 Board of Education will meet, Tuesday, April 25, at 8:30 p.m. at the William L. Buck School. Call the district at (516) 256-0153 for more info. Next work session April 5.


District 30 Board of Education to meet Tuesday, April 25, at the Shaw Avenue School. Call (516) 285-9881 for more information. Next committee meeting April 10.


South Alumni Assoc. has formed. For more info, e-mail Emily (Kleinman) Schreiber at Cre8em@aol.com. The group is meeting Thursdays March 30, May 4 and June 1 at 7:15 p.m. in the library at South High School, 150 Jedwood Place. 


Central Alumni Assoc. Scholarship Foundation to meet in Tuesday, April 25, 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

V.S. Republican Club to host Anthony Petrone of Maxim Group on Monday, April 3. He will give a presentation focusing on investment tips and saving for your future. The presentation will take place at the American Legion, 51 Roosevelt Ave., at 8:00 p.m. E-mail questions to vsrepublicanclub@gmail.com or visit vsrepublicanclub. blogspot.com.


AARP Valley Stream Chapter 2686 to meet Tuesday, April 11, from noon to 3 p.m. at 51 Roosevelt Ave. Nomination and election of new officers. Seeking new members. Call (516) 285-6274 for more info.


Spring Bazaar Tuesday, April 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Green Acres Senior Center, 400 Flower Rd., Bldg. 10. Featuring new and handmade articles, cake sale, flea market, raffles and more. Call (516) 872-8810 for more info.


Spring Fling Dance Saturday, April 22, from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m., hosted by the St Therese Knights of Columbus, 825 W. Merrick Road. $25 per person includes hot buffet and unlimited drinks. Tickets are available now. Seating is limited. Call Richard Fox at (718) 723-5904.


Plant & Basket Sale Saturday, April 22, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Lutheran Church of Our Saviour, Rockaway and DuBois avenues. Vendors, raffles, baked goods and more.


Friends of Bridge Brunch to celebrate its 36th anniversary on Sunday, April 30, at Bedell's West Wind in Freeport, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets are $35. Valley Stream based alcohol and substance abuse treatment facility is also presenting Nassau County Legislator Francis X. Becker Jr. with the Bridge Builder of the Year award. Also, guest speaker to discuss county's drug and alcohol addiction programs. Tickets and additional information can be reserved by calling (516) 825-4242.


Trip To Kentucky with the L.I. Society of Italian Americans, from Saturday, May 20, to Thursday, May 25 with Thoroughbred Tours of Louisville, includes the Kentucky Derby Museum, Frazier Historical Arms Museum, Ceasars Casino, Lexington House Farm, Shenandoah Caverns and more. Five breakfasts, one lunch and five dinners, as well as hotel and transportation. $764 per person. Call (516) 561-2364.


Big Top Fun Valley Stream Cultural Affairs invites the community to Westchester Theatre's presentation of "Barnum: The Greatest Show on Earth," a musical tribute to the creator of the circus, on Wednesday, May 24. Meet at 10 a.m. in the Hendrickson Park pool parking lot. Parking permits available for the day. Return about 5:30 p.m. $67 per members and one guest at the same price. Includes show, transportation, lunch, taxes and gratuities. Deadline: Monday, May 5. No refunds after deadline. Call Roseanna at (516) 561-2131, Maureen at 825-0611, Marilyn at 825-4119 or Kathy at 791-5943 for more info.


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. Call Joe or Eileen to learn more or sign up at (516) 825-9270.

Religious

An Evening To Meditate


and Reflect for Lent. Presented by Holy Name of Mary Adult Faith Formation on Tuesday, April 4, at 7:30 p.m. at 90 S. Grove Street. Call (516) 872-9524 for more info. Pat Mayle, lector, cantor and choir member, to lead.


Lenten Bible Study at Olivet Baptist Church, 34 Locust Street at Dubois Avenue, each Saturday of Lent at 4 p.m. through April 15. Theme: "Just a Closer Walk With Thee: Gaining Tools to Attain a Closer Walk With God." Call (516) 825-9462 for more info.


Bible Study "Jesus the Suffering Servant" by Neil Griffin, who holds a master's in sacred scriptures, presented by Holy Name of Mary Adult Faith Formation, on Tuesday, April 25, at 7:30 p.m., and Thursday, April 27, at 7:30 p.m. at Holy Name of Mary School, Room 1, 90 S. Grove Street.


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

V.S. Chamber


Of Commerce to meet for breakfast on Tuesday, April 25, at 8 a.m. at the Concorde Diner, Sunrise Highway. Call (516) 825-1741 or visit www.vscc.org.


League of Women Voters to meet on Monday, April 24, at 1:30 p.m. at the Hewlett Woodmere Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett. In-depth discussion on "The Financing of Education by our State Government in Albany." The complexities and implications will be discussed. Audience participation encouraged. Consensus view will be taken at the end of the meeting. Community is welcome. Call Flora Schwartz at (516) 295-1238 or e-mail LESfggs@aol.com for more info.


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


Association 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.

Thrift Shops

Thrift Shop At Blessed


Sacrament is open Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Spring is here so please come and see what is new. 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.

Health & Wellness

Cancer Support Group at Franklin Hospital, 900 Franklin Ave., in the hospital's Greenberg Conference Room, on Monday, April 3, from 2 to 4 p.m. Open to cancer survivors and family members. Call Meg Wehrum at (516) 256-6509 for more info.


Look Good, Feel Better at Franklin Hospital, 900 Franklin Ave., in the hospital's Greenberg Conference Room, on Monday, April 10, from 1 to 3 p.m. Open to cancer survivors to teach special techniques to minimize the effects of skin changes and hair loss. Complimentary cosmetic kits will be provided. Call Meg Wehrum at (516) 256-6509 for more info.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.

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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.


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.


Special Volunteers wanted for residents of Franklin Hospital Medical Center's Nursing Home. Call (516) 256-6144.


Good Shepherd Hospice seeks volunteers to help patients and families at home with emotional support and practical assistance. Call Lucille at (516) 485-3060.