123 So. Central Avenue


Village Board to meet Monday, Feb 13, at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall courtroom. Work session Feb. 6 at 6 p.m. in the Village Hall board room.


Members Sought for Valley Stream Cultural Affairs in 2006. Village and Central High School District residents are invited to join for a new year of fun, educational and unique bus trips. Most trips are one-day (weekday) adventures. Join by March 1 for $5. After March 1 it's $10. Applications available at Village Hall, Monday-Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.


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

February Children's Programs at the library. Tiny Tales is a story and play time designed especially for children who are between 1 and 2 years old. This program requires parental/caregiver participation. Tiny Tales will be held on Mondays, Feb. 13 and 27 at 10:30 a.m. Limited to 12 participants in each session; proof of age and a valid library card are required for registration. Mother Goose Time is a special story and play time designed especially for children between 2 and 3 years old.  This program requires parental/caregiver participation. Mother Goose Times will be held on Wednesdays, Feb. 1 and 15 at 10:30 a.m. Limited to 12 participants in each session; proof of age and a valid library card are required for registration. Nursery Times is a story and play time for children who are between 3 and 4 years old. This program requires parental/caregiver participation. Nursery Times will be held on Tuesdays, Jan. 31, Feb. 14 and 28 at 1:30 p.m. Limited to 12 participants in each session. Pre-K Playtime is a program for children enrolled in Pre-Kindergarten that includes story, song, and play, designed to introduce children to the library and to the joy of reading. Limited to 18 participants in each session. Pre-K Playtime is planned for Thursdays, Feb. 2 and 16 at 1:30 p.m. Saturday Story Times are being offered for children who are unable to attend our weekday programs. Saturday Story Time I is for children, ages 1-2, and is set for Saturday, Feb. 4, at 10:15 a.m. Saturday Storytime II is for children, ages 3-5, and is set for Feb. 4, 1t 11:15 a.m. and Feb. 25, at 10:15 a.m. Saturday Storytime III is for children, ages 6-8, and is set for Feb. 11 at 10:15 a.m. Check Mates is a game time for children in grades 4-6. Children will be able to play popular board games such as Chutes and Ladders, Scrabble, Monopoly, etc. It is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 9, at 4:15 p.m. Valentines Day Kids Workshops are story and craft programs offer to school age children. Workshop I, for children in grades 1-2, on Wednesday, Feb. 8, at 4:15 p.m. Workshop II, for children is grades 3-6, on Monday, Feb. 13, at 4:15 p.m. Bedtime Books is an evening storytime for children, ages 3-8, and their parents, on Thursday, Feb. 23, at 6:30 p.m. Kinder Krafts is a program of stories and crafts for kindergartners featuring language arts, storytime and fun activities, on Monday, Feb. 6, at 4:15 p.m. Mom's Morning Out, a new program, is an informal opportunity for moms to meet while their children play and read, on Tuesdays, Feb. 14 and 28 at 11 a.m. Black History Month Story Time and Craft is for children in Grades 1-6 and will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 21, at 11:00 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.


Computer Classes on Saturday, Feb. 18, A Microsoft Word Basics Class, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., and an Internet Basics and Library Database class, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.


President's Day Closing on Monday, Feb. 20. The library will reopen on Tuesday, Feb. 21, at 10 a.m. Plan accordingly.


Tax Aide for Seniors on Tuesdays, starting Feb. 7 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.


V.S. Book Club to meet in the children's room on Tuesday, Feb. 28, from 7 to 8:15 p.m. "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway will be discussed. Call Mamie Eng, assistant director, at the library for more info or stop by to register for the program and reserve a copy of the book. 

Schools

High School District The Valley Stream High School District Board of Education will meet Tuesday, Feb. 14 at 8 p.m. at Memorial Junior High. Next work session is Feb. 7 at 8 p.m. in the district board room, One Kent Road. Board to discuss proposed capitol projects for the 2006-07 school year at the work session. Call (516) 872-5605 for more information.


District 13 Board of Education to meet Tuesday, Feb. 28, at 8 p.m. at the Willow Road School. Next committee meeting on Tuesday, February 13 at 8 p.m. at Dever. Call the district at (516) 568-6100 for more info.


District 24 Board of Education will meet, Thursday, Feb. 16, at 8:30 p.m. at the William L. Buck School. Call the district at (516) 256-0153 for more info. Next work session Feb. 9.


District 30 Board of Education to meet Monday, Feb. 27, at the Shaw Avenue School. Call (516) 285-9881 for more information. Next committee meeting Feb. 13.


Central Alumni Assoc. to meet Tuesday, Feb 28, 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.


South Alumni Assoc. to meet Wednesday, Feb. 8. For more info, e-mail Emily kleinman Schreiber at Cre8em@aol.com. 

Special Events

AARP Valley Stream Chapter 2686 to meet Tuesday, Feb. 14, at noon to 3 p.m. at 51 Roosevelt Ave. Guest speaker: Tim Creeron, who will discuss Medicare's prescription plan, etc. New members welcome. Call (516) 285-6274 for more info.


Heart Health screenings at Franklin Hospital, 900 Franklin Avenue, on Tuesday, Feb. 7, from 9 to 11 a.m. Individuals can take advantage of blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose screenings. Call (516) 256-6397 for more info. Free valet parking at the hospital's main entrance.


V.S. Hiking Club celebrates 30 years. If you are over 18 and would like to hike with them on Saturday, Feb. 11. Call David Spiwak at (516) 791-3307.


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. A$50 per person deposit is required by Feb. 15 and you get free pre-trip cancellation for medical reasons. Call Josephine Rizzo at (516) 579-4112 for more info.


V.S. Chamber of Commerce to meet for breakfast on Tuesday, Feb 21, at 8:15 a.m. at the Concorde Diner, Sunrise Highway. Call (516) 825-1741 or visit www.vscc.org.

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.


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.

on-goingEvents

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.


Thrift Shop at Blessed


Sacrament is open Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Thrift Shop will be having an ongoing $3 Bag Sale. 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.


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.


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.


Tall Club of Long Island meets at monthly at 8 p.m. at Bertucci's in Melville. Call (516) 616-3320.


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


Groups


Catholic Faith Want to become a Catholic? Group meets regularly at Blessed Sacrament Church in Valley Stream to discuss and learn about the Catholic Faith, to study scripture, to pray. If this interests you, come and see. (516) 568-1027.


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.


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.


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


Bereavement groups are being offered by Good Shepherd Hospice. Call Clarice at (516) 485-3060.