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

Schools

High School District The Valley Stream High School District Board of Education will meet Tuesday, Jan. 10, at 8 p.m. at Memorial Junior High. Next Business meeting Jan. 3 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, Dec. 20, at 8 p.m. at the James A. Dever School. Next committee meeting Dec. 12. Call the district at (516) 568-6100 for more info.


District 24 Board of Education will meet, Thursday, Dec. 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 Dec. 15.


District 30 Board of Education to meet Monday, Dec. 19, at the Shaw Avenue School. Call (516) 285-9881 for more information. Next committee meeting Jan. 17.


Central Alumni Assoc. to meet Tuesday, Jan. 24, 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.

Library

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

Tiny Tots Story Time for children ages 1-2, and their caregiver, on Friday, Dec. 16, at 10:30 a.m. Registration is required, with proof of age. Call for more info.


V.S. Book Club to meet at the library in the Children's Room on Tuesday, Dec. 27, from 7 to 8:15 p.m. to discuss "East of Eden," by John Steinbeck. Registration is required to attend the meeting so the library can reserve a copy of the book for each participant. Old and new members welcome. Call Anna Shifton, librarian, or Mamie Eng, assistant director, at the library for more info.


New Year's Craft program for younger children in grades 1-3 is being offered on Wednesday, Dec. 28 at 2 p.m., and for older children in grades 4-6, on Thursday, Dec. 29, at 2 p.m. Registration is required, with proof of age. Call for more info.


Library Closed for the holidays. It will be closed from Christmas Eve, Dec. 24 at 1 p.m. through Monday, Dec. 26. It will reopen on Tuesday, Dec. 27 at 10 a.m. It will also be closed from New Year's Eve., Dec. 31 through Monday, Jan. 2. It will reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 3 at 10 a.m.


Children's LEGO Exhibit 9th annual event. Children of all ages are invited to display their LEGO creations at the library during January. Registration is required.

Special Events

Keynoter Chorale Performs Sunday, Dec. 18, at 8 p.m. at Valley Stream Presbyterian Church, South Central Avenue. The concert is free and all are welcome.


V.S. Hadassah to feature gala Chanukkah party highlighting the staple food of the holiday - potato latkas - at its Dec. 22 meeting. The celebration, scheduled for 1 p.m. at Temple Gates of Zion, 369 North Corona Ave., will also include a movie, "Jews of the South."


Candlelight Tour of the Pagan-Fletcher Restoration, 143 Hendrickson Ave., on Monday, Dec. 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. Bring donations of canned food for local pantries. No fee, donations accepted. Call (516) 825-0324 or 872-4159.


Urgent Call For Blood Donors at Franklin Hospital, 900 Franklin Ave., on Wednesday, Dec. 28, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the hospital's Shankman auditorium. To make an appointment to donate or for more info, call (516) 256-6397. Free valet parking is available.


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.

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. All Christmas items are now 50 percent off. 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.

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.


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.


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.