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(516) 825-4200
www.valleystreamvillage.org
Village Board of Trustees
The next work session will be held on Monday, Feb. 2 at 6 p.m. in the Village Hall board room. The next regular business meeting will be held on Monday, Feb. 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall court room.
Unclaimed funds
Michael Caplice, the Long Island representative from State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli's office, announced that there are more than 11,700 claims owed to Valley Stream residents alone. He will be at the Village Hall on Thursday, Feb. 5 from 2 to 4 p.m. to help residents determine if they are owed money.
Planning Board
A public hearing will be held on Monday, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. in the Village Hall board room. The planning board will consider the case of Alex Rivero who seeks to build a new home at 30 Lois Place.
Architectural Review Board
The next meeting will be held on Monday, Feb. 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall board room.
Movie at Village Hall
"Wall-E" will be shown in the Village Hall court room on Friday, Feb. 13 at 7:30 p.m. Free tickets will be available at the Hendrickson Park administration building one week before the showing. For more information call (516) 825-8570.
Exercise Program
The Valley Stream Recreation Department's exercise program at Fireman's Field begins on Feb. 2. The program consists 20, one-hour sessions on Monday and Thursday evenings from 7 to 8 p.m. The focus of the class is to improve cardiovascular endurance, strengthen major muscle groups and increase bone mass. Sign-up at the Hendrickson Park administration building. The fee is $75. For more information call instructor Marilyn Bunger at (516) 825-1548.
Town & County
Town board
The Hempstead town council will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 7 p.m. at the Nathan L. H. Bennett Pavilion, 1 Washington St., Hempstead.
Legislature
The Nassau County Legislature will hold its next meeting on Monday, Feb. 9 at 10 a.m. in the legislative chambers, 1550 Franklin Ave., Mineola.
LIPA meeting
The Assembly Republicans will be holding a public hearing regarding the Long Island Power Authority on Friday, Feb. 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It will take place at the Lynbrook Village Hall, 1 Columbus Drive.
Libraries
Henry Waldinger Memorial Library
60 Verona Place, Valley Stream
(516) 825-6422
hwmlcontact@hotmail.com
Library opens at 10 a.m.
Young adult nights
The library will hold a youth video games night on Friday, Jan. 30. Games will include Guitar Hero, Dance Dance Revolution and more. A teen Valentine's Day party will be held on Friday, Feb. 13. Both programs are open to students in grades 6-12 and begin at 6:30 p.m.
Computer classes
The library will hold three computer classes on Saturday, Feb. 7. Internet Basics and Library Databases will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. A Microsoft Word Basics class is scheduled from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and a class on Microsoft Excel Basics will be from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Registration is required.
Children's Room
There are a wide variety of programs scheduled for February 2009 with Children's Librarian Jaclyn Kunz including Bouncing Babies, Alphabet Soup, Story Craft programs and other seasonal events. Check the children's room calendar in the library or online at www.nassaulibrary.org/valleyst/
CRFebruary2009Calendar.pdf. Registration is required for all programs with first preference given to Valley Stream library cardholders.
Valley Stream Book Club
This month's selection is "Suite Francaise" by Irene Nemmeets. A discussion will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 7 p.m. in the children's room.
Homebound delivery service
Volunteers deliver books the homes of those with a disability or who are unable to visit the library on a permanent or temporary basis. This service is offered weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or as needed. All you need to do is complete a short application form at the adult reference desk.
Live homework help
Families with young children, and adults seeking to support their studies or improve their math or grammar skills, have access to experts waiting to help through the library's Web site. It is available to library cardholders every day from 2 to 10 p.m. in English and Spanish. Log on to www.nassaulibrary.org/valleyst/ and go to the Live Homework Help link.
Elmont Memorial Library
700 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont
(516) 354-5280 ext. 221
www.nassaulibrary.org/elmont
Sign Language Program
A mother and child sign language program will be held on Fridays, Jan. 30, Feb. 6 and 12 at 10:30 a.m. There will be a program for babies age 9-18 months, and for children 18 months to 3 years. Toddlers will learn American Sign Language and enhance their communication skills while having fun reading books, learning songs and doing an art activity.
Legal issues for seniors
A program for seniors will be held on Friday, Jan. 30 at 12:30 p.m. covering cusses various legal topics including wills, living wills, health care proxies and durable powers of attorney. Ida Epstein will show the attendees how they can get the guidance they need for their questions and concerns.
Black History Month
A tribute to black entertainment and history with BiLlee T. and Marcia Pharr Thomas will be held on Sunday, Feb. 1 at 2 p.m. in the theater. Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby, Tuskegee Airman, James Graham and Lorenzo A. Dufau, and master comic C.P. Lacey will be honored. Admission is free.
Pay your taxes
The Town of Hempstead's Mobile Tax Office will be in the library parking lot on Monday, Feb. 2 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday Feature Film
"Jack and Jill vs. the World" will be show on Feb. 3 at 2 p.m. The movie is rated PG-13.
Teen Advisory Group
The next meeting will be held on Thursday, Feb. 5 from 6 to 7 p.m. Help select the programs, books, music and other materials the library has to offer for teen.
Chair Exercise
The next class will be held on Friday, Feb. 6 at 10 a.m. It will be led by instructor Millie Danko.
Bridge With Mimi
Intermediate level classes are held every Tuesday at 10 a.m. This is not a beginner's class - you must have experience in playing the game.
Book discussion
This month's reading selection is "I Feel Bad About My Neck" by Nora Ephron. A discussion will be held on Monday, Feb. 23 at 2 p.m.
Schools
PTA Councils
The Valley Stream Council of PTAs will hold its next meeting on Monday, Feb. 2 at 7:30 p.m. at the Robert W. Carbonaro School.
Central High School District
The Board of Education's next committee will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 3 and the next regular business meeting is on Tuesday, Feb. 10. Both meetings are at 8 p.m. and will be held at Memorial Junior High School.
District 30
The Board of Education will hold its next committee meeting on Monday, Feb. 9 at 8 p.m. in the Shaw Avenue School library.
SEPTA
The Special Education Parent Teachers Association will hold its next meeting on Monday, Feb. 9 at 7:30 p.m. at Memorial Junior High School.
Health
Cancer Support Group
The next meeting will be held on Monday, Feb. 2 at 2 p.m. in Franklin Hospital's Greenberg Conference Room. It is open to all cancer survivors and family members and is for people who need someone to talk to about the illness. For more information call (516) 256-6397.
Look Good, Feel Better
This free program to teach women how to cope with the appearance-related side effects of cancer will be held on Monday, Feb. 2 from 1 to 3 p.m. in Franklin Hospital's Shankman Auditorium. Professional cosmetologists will teach special techniques to minimize the effects of skin changes and hair loss. Complimentary cosmetic kits will be provided to each participant. For more information call Judy Foster at (516) 256-6890.
Does food rule your life?
Overeaters Anonymous can help with its no dues, no fees and no weigh-ins program. Meetings are held Tuesdays at 7 p.m. in Lawrence at Temple Israel, 160 Central Ave.; Wednesdays at 7:15 p.m. in Cedarhurst at Temple Beth El, Broadway and Locust Avenue; and Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. in Franklin Square at Ascension Lutheran Church, Franklin and Plane avenues. For more information call (516) 794-1333 or visit www.nassauOA.org.
Bereavement Group
Peninsula Counseling Center is forming a bereavement group, which will meet on Wednesdays from 5 to 6 p.m. It will be held 50 W. Hawthorne Ave. in Valley Stream. To join or for more information call Ruth Stern at (516) 569-6600
Asthma program
A program on asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, hosted by Franklin Hospital's Respiratory Therapy staff, is held every Tuesday from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in Room R37 of the hospital's radiology department. It is an open forum so participants can come anytime during the program. For more information call Laquette R. Merritt at (516) 256-6580.
Ask the Nutritionist
Alexandra Sasha Averko, a registered dietician and certified diabetes educator, will speak on the topic "Sweets for the Sweet." The program will be held at the Elmont Public Library on Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 11:00 a.m.
Groups
Historical Society
George is Back will be held on Sunday, Feb. 15 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Pagan-Fletcher Restoration.Valley Stream Historical Society members will be dressed in colonial costumes. View a genuine piece of Washington memorabilia. A patriotic sing-a-long with Charlene Darby will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 18 at 8 p.m. at the Holy Trinity Parish Hall. Both events are free. For more information call (516) 561-2115 or 872-4159.
AARP
Valley Stream Chapter 2686 will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 12:30 p.m. at the Hendrickson Park administration building. The guest speaker will be Dr. Larry Cardano, an audiologist with the Hearing Center of Long Island. For more information call Harry at (516) 561-6606.
Knights of Columbus
The Father Thomas Carroll Knights of Columbus will hosts its 11th annual youth Free Throw Championship on Saturday, Jan. 31. All boys and girls ages 10 to 14 are invited to participate in competition. It will be held at 9:30 a.m. at Holy Name of Mary School. For entry forms or more information call Jack Wagner at (516) 791-2396.
Valley Stream Civilian Patrol
Meetings are held the last Thursday of each month at Village Hall. The next meeting will be held on Jan. 29 and the speaker will be Hempstead Town Clerk Mark Bonilla. The organization is also always looking for new members. For more information call (516) 825-0501.
American Legion events
Andrew Fatscher Post 854 will hold a night of dinner and music at Umberto's Family Ristorante on Saturday, Jan. 31 at 8 p.m. The cost is $50 a person. For more information call Ed Correll at (516) 945-7496. Watch the big game at the Legion Hall on Sunday, Feb. 1. The cost is $10 per person and includes food. A father-son 8-ball tournament will be held on Saturday, Feb. 7 at 11 a.m. The cost is $20 per team and the grand prize is $100. Call John Faust at (516) 413-1580 to sign up. The legion's regular meetings are third Thursday of every month at 8 p.m. at the Legion Hall, 51 Roosevelt Ave. For more information call (516) 791-9719.
Garden Club
The group meets the third Thursday of each month at 10:30 a.m. in Hendrickson Park administration building. For more information, call Gloria at at (516) 285-8957.
Community Bulletin Board
The Chamber of Commerce provides non-political and non-profit community groups the opportunity to post its ongoing, written notices of activities for free at the Long Island Rail Road station. Information should be addressed to: Valley Stream Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 1016, Valley Stream, NY 11582, ATTN: Community Bulletin Board.
L.I. Society of Italian Americans
The Valley Stream-based organization is always looking for new members. If interested in joining, call Ernie at (516) 285-9700.
Ongoing
Braille Workshops
Temple Gates of Zion holds Braille workshops every Monday from 10 a.m. to noon. Volunteers are needed to help children with string art. Helen Keller Services provides the material. For more information call (516) 561-2308.
Become empowered
Devotions and empowerment workshops are held every other Wednesday evening at the Baha'i Center of Nassau County. For time and dates, call Vito at (516) 779-2690. All are welcome.
ESL classes
English as a Second Language classes are held every Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Baha'i Center of Nassau County, 11 W. Jamaica Ave. All are welcome and the classes are free. For information call (516) 779-9298.
Learn local history
Tours of the Pagan-Fletcher Restoration are given every Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. by members of the Valley Stream Historical Society. The house is at 143 Hendrickson Ave. Donations are accepted. For more information call (516) 872-4159.
African Dance
Classes are held every Wednesday evening from 7 to 8 p.m. in the
Grace United Methodist Church gymnasium. There is a suggested donation of $7 per adult and $5 for students and seniors. For more info call Yvette Jones at (516) 285-1979.
(516) 825-4200
www.valleystreamvillage.org
Village Board of Trustees
The next work session will be held on Monday, Feb. 2 at 6 p.m. in the Village Hall board room. The next regular business meeting will be held on Monday, Feb. 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall court room.
Michael Caplice, the Long Island representative from State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli's office, announced that there are more than 11,700 claims owed to Valley Stream residents alone. He will be at the Village Hall on Thursday, Feb. 5 from 2 to 4 p.m. to help residents determine if they are owed money.
Planning Board
A public hearing will be held on Monday, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. in the Village Hall board room. The planning board will consider the case of Alex Rivero who seeks to build a new home at 30 Lois Place.
Architectural Review Board
The next meeting will be held on Monday, Feb. 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall board room.
Movie at Village Hall
"Wall-E" will be shown in the Village Hall court room on Friday, Feb. 13 at 7:30 p.m. Free tickets will be available at the Hendrickson Park administration building one week before the showing. For more information call (516) 825-8570.
Exercise Program
The Valley Stream Recreation Department's exercise program at Fireman's Field begins on Feb. 2. The program consists 20, one-hour sessions on Monday and Thursday evenings from 7 to 8 p.m. The focus of the class is to improve cardiovascular endurance, strengthen major muscle groups and increase bone mass. Sign-up at the Hendrickson Park administration building. The fee is $75. For more information call instructor Marilyn Bunger at (516) 825-1548.
Town & County
Town board
The Hempstead town council will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 7 p.m. at the Nathan L. H. Bennett Pavilion, 1 Washington St., Hempstead.
Legislature
The Nassau County Legislature will hold its next meeting on Monday, Feb. 9 at 10 a.m. in the legislative chambers, 1550 Franklin Ave., Mineola.
LIPA meeting
The Assembly Republicans will be holding a public hearing regarding the Long Island Power Authority on Friday, Feb. 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It will take place at the Lynbrook Village Hall, 1 Columbus Drive.
Libraries
Henry Waldinger Memorial Library
60 Verona Place, Valley Stream
(516) 825-6422
hwmlcontact@hotmail.com
Library opens at 10 a.m.
Young adult nights
The library will hold a youth video games night on Friday, Jan. 30. Games will include Guitar Hero, Dance Dance Revolution and more. A teen Valentine's Day party will be held on Friday, Feb. 13. Both programs are open to students in grades 6-12 and begin at 6:30 p.m.
Computer classes
The library will hold three computer classes on Saturday, Feb. 7. Internet Basics and Library Databases will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. A Microsoft Word Basics class is scheduled from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and a class on Microsoft Excel Basics will be from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Registration is required.
Children's Room
There are a wide variety of programs scheduled for February 2009 with Children's Librarian Jaclyn Kunz including Bouncing Babies, Alphabet Soup, Story Craft programs and other seasonal events. Check the children's room calendar in the library or online at www.nassaulibrary.org/valleyst/
CRFebruary2009Calendar.pdf. Registration is required for all programs with first preference given to Valley Stream library cardholders.
Valley Stream Book Club
This month's selection is "Suite Francaise" by Irene Nemmeets. A discussion will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 7 p.m. in the children's room.
Homebound delivery service
Volunteers deliver books the homes of those with a disability or who are unable to visit the library on a permanent or temporary basis. This service is offered weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or as needed. All you need to do is complete a short application form at the adult reference desk.
Live homework help
Families with young children, and adults seeking to support their studies or improve their math or grammar skills, have access to experts waiting to help through the library's Web site. It is available to library cardholders every day from 2 to 10 p.m. in English and Spanish. Log on to www.nassaulibrary.org/valleyst/ and go to the Live Homework Help link.
Elmont Memorial Library
700 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont
(516) 354-5280 ext. 221
www.nassaulibrary.org/elmont
Sign Language Program
A mother and child sign language program will be held on Fridays, Jan. 30, Feb. 6 and 12 at 10:30 a.m. There will be a program for babies age 9-18 months, and for children 18 months to 3 years. Toddlers will learn American Sign Language and enhance their communication skills while having fun reading books, learning songs and doing an art activity.
Legal issues for seniors
A program for seniors will be held on Friday, Jan. 30 at 12:30 p.m. covering cusses various legal topics including wills, living wills, health care proxies and durable powers of attorney. Ida Epstein will show the attendees how they can get the guidance they need for their questions and concerns.
Black History Month
A tribute to black entertainment and history with BiLlee T. and Marcia Pharr Thomas will be held on Sunday, Feb. 1 at 2 p.m. in the theater. Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby, Tuskegee Airman, James Graham and Lorenzo A. Dufau, and master comic C.P. Lacey will be honored. Admission is free.
Pay your taxes
The Town of Hempstead's Mobile Tax Office will be in the library parking lot on Monday, Feb. 2 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday Feature Film
"Jack and Jill vs. the World" will be show on Feb. 3 at 2 p.m. The movie is rated PG-13.
Teen Advisory Group
The next meeting will be held on Thursday, Feb. 5 from 6 to 7 p.m. Help select the programs, books, music and other materials the library has to offer for teen.
Chair Exercise
The next class will be held on Friday, Feb. 6 at 10 a.m. It will be led by instructor Millie Danko.
Bridge With Mimi
Intermediate level classes are held every Tuesday at 10 a.m. This is not a beginner's class - you must have experience in playing the game.
Book discussion
This month's reading selection is "I Feel Bad About My Neck" by Nora Ephron. A discussion will be held on Monday, Feb. 23 at 2 p.m.
Schools
PTA Councils
The Valley Stream Council of PTAs will hold its next meeting on Monday, Feb. 2 at 7:30 p.m. at the Robert W. Carbonaro School.
Central High School District
The Board of Education's next committee will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 3 and the next regular business meeting is on Tuesday, Feb. 10. Both meetings are at 8 p.m. and will be held at Memorial Junior High School.
District 30
The Board of Education will hold its next committee meeting on Monday, Feb. 9 at 8 p.m. in the Shaw Avenue School library.
SEPTA
The Special Education Parent Teachers Association will hold its next meeting on Monday, Feb. 9 at 7:30 p.m. at Memorial Junior High School.
Health
Cancer Support Group
The next meeting will be held on Monday, Feb. 2 at 2 p.m. in Franklin Hospital's Greenberg Conference Room. It is open to all cancer survivors and family members and is for people who need someone to talk to about the illness. For more information call (516) 256-6397.
Look Good, Feel Better
This free program to teach women how to cope with the appearance-related side effects of cancer will be held on Monday, Feb. 2 from 1 to 3 p.m. in Franklin Hospital's Shankman Auditorium. Professional cosmetologists will teach special techniques to minimize the effects of skin changes and hair loss. Complimentary cosmetic kits will be provided to each participant. For more information call Judy Foster at (516) 256-6890.
Does food rule your life?
Overeaters Anonymous can help with its no dues, no fees and no weigh-ins program. Meetings are held Tuesdays at 7 p.m. in Lawrence at Temple Israel, 160 Central Ave.; Wednesdays at 7:15 p.m. in Cedarhurst at Temple Beth El, Broadway and Locust Avenue; and Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. in Franklin Square at Ascension Lutheran Church, Franklin and Plane avenues. For more information call (516) 794-1333 or visit www.nassauOA.org.
Bereavement Group
Peninsula Counseling Center is forming a bereavement group, which will meet on Wednesdays from 5 to 6 p.m. It will be held 50 W. Hawthorne Ave. in Valley Stream. To join or for more information call Ruth Stern at (516) 569-6600
Asthma program
A program on asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, hosted by Franklin Hospital's Respiratory Therapy staff, is held every Tuesday from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in Room R37 of the hospital's radiology department. It is an open forum so participants can come anytime during the program. For more information call Laquette R. Merritt at (516) 256-6580.
Ask the Nutritionist
Alexandra Sasha Averko, a registered dietician and certified diabetes educator, will speak on the topic "Sweets for the Sweet." The program will be held at the Elmont Public Library on Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 11:00 a.m.
Groups
Historical Society
George is Back will be held on Sunday, Feb. 15 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Pagan-Fletcher Restoration.Valley Stream Historical Society members will be dressed in colonial costumes. View a genuine piece of Washington memorabilia. A patriotic sing-a-long with Charlene Darby will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 18 at 8 p.m. at the Holy Trinity Parish Hall. Both events are free. For more information call (516) 561-2115 or 872-4159.
AARP
Valley Stream Chapter 2686 will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 12:30 p.m. at the Hendrickson Park administration building. The guest speaker will be Dr. Larry Cardano, an audiologist with the Hearing Center of Long Island. For more information call Harry at (516) 561-6606.
Knights of Columbus
The Father Thomas Carroll Knights of Columbus will hosts its 11th annual youth Free Throw Championship on Saturday, Jan. 31. All boys and girls ages 10 to 14 are invited to participate in competition. It will be held at 9:30 a.m. at Holy Name of Mary School. For entry forms or more information call Jack Wagner at (516) 791-2396.
Valley Stream Civilian Patrol
Meetings are held the last Thursday of each month at Village Hall. The next meeting will be held on Jan. 29 and the speaker will be Hempstead Town Clerk Mark Bonilla. The organization is also always looking for new members. For more information call (516) 825-0501.
American Legion events
Andrew Fatscher Post 854 will hold a night of dinner and music at Umberto's Family Ristorante on Saturday, Jan. 31 at 8 p.m. The cost is $50 a person. For more information call Ed Correll at (516) 945-7496. Watch the big game at the Legion Hall on Sunday, Feb. 1. The cost is $10 per person and includes food. A father-son 8-ball tournament will be held on Saturday, Feb. 7 at 11 a.m. The cost is $20 per team and the grand prize is $100. Call John Faust at (516) 413-1580 to sign up. The legion's regular meetings are third Thursday of every month at 8 p.m. at the Legion Hall, 51 Roosevelt Ave. For more information call (516) 791-9719.
Garden Club
The group meets the third Thursday of each month at 10:30 a.m. in Hendrickson Park administration building. For more information, call Gloria at at (516) 285-8957.
Community Bulletin Board
The Chamber of Commerce provides non-political and non-profit community groups the opportunity to post its ongoing, written notices of activities for free at the Long Island Rail Road station. Information should be addressed to: Valley Stream Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 1016, Valley Stream, NY 11582, ATTN: Community Bulletin Board.
L.I. Society of Italian Americans
The Valley Stream-based organization is always looking for new members. If interested in joining, call Ernie at (516) 285-9700.
Ongoing
Braille Workshops
Temple Gates of Zion holds Braille workshops every Monday from 10 a.m. to noon. Volunteers are needed to help children with string art. Helen Keller Services provides the material. For more information call (516) 561-2308.
Become empowered
Devotions and empowerment workshops are held every other Wednesday evening at the Baha'i Center of Nassau County. For time and dates, call Vito at (516) 779-2690. All are welcome.
ESL classes
English as a Second Language classes are held every Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Baha'i Center of Nassau County, 11 W. Jamaica Ave. All are welcome and the classes are free. For information call (516) 779-9298.
Learn local history
Tours of the Pagan-Fletcher Restoration are given every Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. by members of the Valley Stream Historical Society. The house is at 143 Hendrickson Ave. Donations are accepted. For more information call (516) 872-4159.
African Dance
Classes are held every Wednesday evening from 7 to 8 p.m. in the
Grace United Methodist Church gymnasium. There is a suggested donation of $7 per adult and $5 for students and seniors. For more info call Yvette Jones at (516) 285-1979.
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