Regular village board meeting to follow. Work session Thursday, Aug. 18 at 6 p.m. in the Village Hall board room.


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


Memorial Benches A limited number of benches are now available for purchase to be placed in the A.J. Hendrickson Park memorial Garden. For more info, call Village Hall at (516) 825-4200, ext. 116.

Library

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

Registration For Summer


Reading Clubs continues Various activities are planned for children and young adults during the summer. This year's theme is "Tune in @ Your Library," so be prepared for a musical summer. Call Mrs. Eagan, children's librarian or Ms. Eng, assistant library director, for more info at (516) 825-6422.

Schools

High School District The Valley Stream High School District Board of Education will meet Tuesday, Aug. 30, at 8 p.m. in the board room, One Kent Road. Call (516) 872-5605 for more information.


District 13 Board of Education to meet Aug. 23, at 8 p.m. at the James. A. Dever School. Call the district at (516) 568-6100 for more info.


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


District 30 Board of Education to meet in August. Call (516) 285-9881 for more information.


Central Alumni Assoc.to meet Tuesday, July 26, 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.

Special Events

V.S. Baptist Church hosts its annual Community Day on Saturday, July 23, beginning at 11 a.m. Rides, music, games and food. The church is located at 1865 N. Central Ave. Call (516) 561-8830 for more info.


Bet On A Good Time with Congregation Tree of Life. Bus trip to Tropicana Hotel in Atlantic City on July 28. $30 per person. Bus leaves 9 a.m. from the temple parking lot, 502 N. Central Ave. Coffee and cake before departing. Call (516) 825-2090 for more info.


The Valley Stream Soccer Club will hold open registration for its 2005 fall season on July 26 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Hendrickson Admin. Building behind the Valley Stream Pool. Children ages 4-14 can register to play soccer.


Gibson Civic Association to hold a special meeting on Thursday, July 28, at 8 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 51 Roosevelt Ave., to discuss "rising teen problems." Mayor Cahill and police representatives are expected to attend.


Night Out Against Crime hosted by the Nassau County Police Department on Thursday, Aug. 4, from 6 to 10 p.m. (rain or shine) at the Dutch Broadway Sports Complex, Dutch Broadway just west of Elmont Road, Elmont. Entertainment, police exhibits, fire department exhibits, "kid pix" and more.


Rotary Run sponsored by the Valley Stream Rotary Club. Sunday, Aug. 7, 8:30 a.m. Runners can register by mail for $20 up to the day of the race. Mail entries to Collision Concepts, 305 Rockaway Ave., Valley Stream, NY 11580. Make checks payable to "Valley Stream Rotary Foundation." On race day, runners should sign in and pick up their numbers on the Village Green between 7 a.m. and 8:15 a.m. Awards go to top five male and top five female finishers. Child care avaiilable. For more information, call Boris at (516) 825-4433 or Bob at (516) 564-5520.


"Nutcracker" ballet Leggz Ltd. Dance is seeking chldren and teen ballet dancers, ages 7 and older, boys and girls, for the full-length "Nutcracker" ballet with a live orchestra. Performance dates are Dec. 2, 3 and 4 in Rockville Centre. Audition date: Saturday, Aug. 6, at Leggz, 222 Sunrise Highway, Rockville Centre. Call (516) 766-7171 for an appointment and information.


Smoky Mountain show trip


The Knights of Columbus is planning a bus trip leaving Monday, Sept. 12, to the Smoky Mountains. Included will be transportation, accommodations, meals, shows including Dollywood and Harrah's casino. For reservations and details, call Pat or Theresa (516) 437-4449.

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 having a $5 Brown Bag Clothing Sale starting June 13 through the end of the month. Donations of baby cloths and baby items needed. The thrift shop's hours are Tuesday and Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. 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.


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.

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.


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.


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