Rockville Centre Events and Activities June 7, 2012

On the board

Zoning Board Meeting

June 13, 8 p.m., Village Hall

Planning Board Meeting

June 20, 7 p.m., Village Hall

Zoning Board Meeting

June 27, 8 p.m., Village Hall

Board of Trustees Briefing

June 28, 6 p.m., Village Hall

Community Events

Youth Council Open House

The Rockville Centre Youth Council will host its annual open house, installation of officers and thank you to its business partners on June 7 at 7:30 p.m., at the Recreation Center, 111 North Oceanside Road.

Free workshop for college-bound high school students

My Time Has Come is hosting its second annual free “Self-Empowering Workshop for College Bound High School Students,” as well as, “So Your Child is Going Off to College: What to Expect and How to Deal with It” for parents on June 9 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Molloy College. Both students and parents are invited to attend.

The forum features resources including current college students, educators, business owners, book authors, medical doctors, community activists and faith-based leaders, mental health practitioners, and at least one model/actress. Other highlights include breakfast and lunch, musical expressions and a creative art activity. Prizes for the first 50 students who register. For pre-registration, sponsorship opportunities, or additional information, visit www.mytimehascome.org or call (516) 783-9178.

Convoy of Hope

Long Island community volunteers from local nonprofits and for-profits will host hurting neighbors as honored guests for a “poverty-free day” with The Convoy of Hope on June 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mitchel Athletic Complex, 1 Charles Lindbergh Blvd., Uniondale. Thousands of needy Long Islanders will receive some $1 million in goods and services in a single day and lasting solutions to needs. There will be groceries, a health fair, kids carnival activities, haircuts, job counseling, prayer time and spiritual guidance, family portraits, live entertainment with free lunch, and more. Volunteers from supporting organizations from many local areas will be on hand to help. Visit http://li.convoyofhope.org for more information and to volunteer.

"Scenic Routes" art exhibit at Molloy College

The Frank and Gertrude Kaiser Art Gallery at Molloy College will exhibit the work of 10 artists in a exhibition titled "Scenic Routes." The exhibition, which will run through July 26, is part of a project that has its roots in the mentoring of artists. There will be an opening reception on June 9 from 12-3 p.m. and the public is invited to attend. Gallery hours in June are Monday through Friday from 10-6 and Saturday from 10-5, and in July, Monday through Thursday from 10-6 and Saturday from 10-5. For additional information, call (516) 678-5000 ext. 6549 or artgallery@molloy.edu.

Benefit for Rosa Lee Young

A tribute to Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald to benefit the Rosa Lee Young Childhood Center, June 16, at 7:30 p.m. in the Hayes Theatre, Molloy College. Tickets, $45, include buffet dinner, sodas, wine, beer, dessert, coffee and tea. Call (516) 536-5674 for information.

Jillian Daly Foundation fundraiser

The second annual fundraiser on June 16 starts with a RVC alumni lacrosse game at 1 p.m. at Skelos Sports Complex. It will be followed by an open bar at Kasey's Kitchen and Cocktails from 6-10 p.m. $40 includes drinks and appetizers. All proceeds go to the Jillian E. Daly Foundation that supports autoimmune research. For more information contact jilldalyfoundation@gmail.com or visit thejillianedalyfoundation.org.

A tribute to James Joyce

On June 16 at 2 p.m. in the Madison Theatre, Public Square at Molloy College, its Irish Studies Institute and The James Joyce Society will honor Joyce’s Ulysses as part of an international celebration of BLOOMSDAY! This multidisciplinary venue is designed to motivate and elicit audience interaction and participation. Tickets ($7.50) can be purchased by calling the box office at (516) 678-5000 ext.7715 between the hours of noon and 4 p.m. For more information, contact Catherine Muscente at (516) 678-5000 ext. 6218.

Memorial Mass

A Memorial Mass for Msgr. Edmond J. Trench will be celebrated on June 18, at 7 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament R.C. Church, 201 N. Central Ave., Valley Stream. Msgr. Trench, who was born in Rockville Centre, served as pastor of Blessed Sacrament church from November 1977 until June 1984. For more information, call (516) 825- 0266 or (516) 812-7957.

RVC Homemakers

The Rockville Centre Chapter of the Homemakers Council of Nassau County meets on Tuesdays at the Recreation Center, 111 North Oceanside Road from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Nassau County Veterans Resource Center

Help for veterans and returning servicemen and women in filing claims, getting whatever federal, state and local benefits are due them, finding jobs. Also collecting all forms of clothing and toiletries for homeless veterans and the men and women still serving overseas. At American Legion Post 303, 197 Maple Ave., every Friday from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information, call (516) 764-9740.

At the

Library

221 N. Village Ave.

(516) 766-6257

Career Center open Saturdays!

Hours: Mondays 9 am-noon, Tuesdays 1-5 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Also available, one-to-one Career Counseling Wednesdays from 6-9 p.m. by appointment. Contact the Adult Reference Desk for details.

This week at your library:

JUNE 7

David Raab Memorial Art Lecture Series: The World’s Most Expensive Paintings

1 p.m. Emilia Rabito Baer takes a closer look at works of art that at one time or another were regarded as the world’s most expensive. Find out why. Entertaining and informative!

Yoga with JOE

3:30 p.m. Join everybody’s favorite yoga instructor at an additional time. $25 non-refundable fee for six sessions. Register at the Adult Reference Desk.

Play Hooray

7 p.m. For the very young ages 1-3. Molly Mouse and friends return for an evening adventure. Register in the Children’s Room.

JUNE 8

Virtuoso Superstars of Classical Music

1:30 p.m Join Philip Malamud as he showcases rising classical musicians from Scandinavia.

JUNE 9

Empire Safety Council Defensive Driving

9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Reduce points and save on insurance premiums. Drivers over 55, $25; all other drivers, $40. Fee payable the day of instruction to Empire Safety Council. Register by phone or in person at the Adult Reference Desk.

JUNE 11

Sign up Day for Teen Volunteers

9 a.m. – 9 p.m. RVC students entering grades 7-12 sign up for community service volunteering and for summer programs.

Simply Stronger

11:30 a.m Join fitness instructor Marilyn Bunger for this class designed to enhance strength and flexibility. There is a $25 non-refundable fee per six--week session. Register in person at the Adult Reference Desk.

Book Chats with Anna

1 p.m Join in discussing "On Canaan’s Side" by Sebastian Barry.

JUNE 12

Email Workshop

10:30 a.m. Register at the Adult Reference desk for this popular and practical class on how to set up an email account and make it work for you!

Yoga with JOE

12:30 p.m. Join everybody’s favorite yoga instructor at an additional time! $25 non-refundable fee for six -lass session, Register at the Adult Reference Desk!

Evening Books with Edna Ritzenberg

7:15 p.m. Join in discussing "The Hare" with Amber Eyes by Edmund de Waal.

JUNE 13

Knit 1, Purl 2

1 p.m. Join the circle of knitters and receive advice on how to proceed with projects in progress or learn how to knit if you don’t already know. Beginners should bring a chunky wool and #9 needles.

Evening Yoga with Mary Clare

7 p.m. Traditional yoga instruction. Register at the Adult Reference Desk. There is a $25 non-refundable fee for a six-class session.

JUNE 14

Yoga with JOE

3:30 p.m. Join everybody’s favorite yoga instructor at an additional time. $25non-refundable for six sessions. Register at the Adult Reference Desk.

The following art will be featured in the library through June:

Upper Concourse Gallery

Archival Photographs: Meet

the Staff of Yesteryear

Enjoy a collection of photographs from the Library archives.

Display Cases

Dream Big: Children’s Summer Reading Program Display

Check out this year’s plans for Summer Reading Fun.

Lower Concourse Gallery

Photographs: Istanbul by Carol Lane Drawn to portraits and landscapes, Lane said Istanbul was a photographer’s dream — a city of the world with a fascinating visual landscape. It is a culturally and architecturally diverse city where the history of Asia and the Middle East connect directly with the modern, western culture of Europe. The goal of her photography is to connect to the simplicity, clarity, form and beauty of this everyday world.

Lane lives in Rockville Centre with her two sons. She is a founder and principle of The Portage Group, a personal and professional coaching partnership. A certified creativity coach, Lane works with artists to realize their own creative vision. She holds a B.A. in Communication Arts, an M.B.A. from the University of Edinburgh,UK and a coaching certification from New York University. Carol Lane Photography creates portraits, special events and commercial images. For further information, visit www.carollanephotography.com or www.portagegroup.com.

Helen Kraus Community Room Gallery: Scott Steinke: “The Wings of Florida: Flying with the Birds”

During the past few years Steinke has traveled the state to document its wildlife habitats. His photographs depict Floridian wildlife ranging from the Keys to the Everglades to Sanibel Island and the Ding Darling Refuge to Merritt Island to the St. Augustine Alligator Farm. The Everglades was the first site visited by the photographer to document the avian habits of herons, egrets, king rails, plovers, roseate spoonbills, American avocets, burrowing owls, pelicans (as well as miniature deer and the awesome and toothsome alligator).

Small Community Room Gallery

Artwork by Irv Abram

Abram is described as an artist who is “aware of his strengths, does not allow himself to become facile in his search for form… actually constructs a space where there is tension between control and accident, giving the works a life of their own.” While in the armed forces as an aerial navigator, he painted murals for the Air Force. During the postwar years, he studied illustration at Pratt Institute. A founding member of the Greenwich Street Gallery in Hempstead, he has shown at the Williams College Museum “Jazz in Art,” the Nassau County Museum juried art show and various New York and Long Island galleries, the National Arts Club and the Lotus Club. Abram lives and teaches in Baldwin and conducts classes in Rockville Centre and Long Beach. He celebrated his 55th anniversary of marriage to the esteemed concert pianist and professor of music, Blanche Abram.

At the

Rec Center

111 N. Oceanside Road

(516) 678-9338 or 9339

Informational flyers on all activities are available on the village website at www.RVCNY.us.

Summer program registration

Applications for summer programs, including the baseball school, girls basketball school, boys and girls lacrosse (Shooting Stars), the Rec. Center gymnastics school, as well as various art, craft and other sports programs, are now available.

Registration for softball leagues for men and women and form males and females in grades 5 and up are being accepted by the Parks and Recreation Department during May.

The 58th Summer Playground Program will be conducted from June 27 to Aug. 9 for residents in grades 1-6 (effective Sept. 2012) and grades 7 and 8 (effective Sept. 2012). Registration is being accepted for these programs as well.

Call (516) 678-9338 for recreation schedules and fees or visit the village web site, www.rvcny.us

Summer Nursery School

Summer classes begin June 25 and run through Aug. 10, in coordination with the Summer Playground Program. This program is for children entering kindergarten in September 2012 and 2013. Call the Rec Center office for an appointment to visit.

Gymnastic show

The Recreation Department’s annual Gymnastic Show will be held June 1, 2 and 9. Participants have been members of the gymnastic program for the fall and winter seasons. Tickets are available to the public.

Pre-School summer activities

Registration is under way for pre-school summer programs. Both the parent and child must purchase Rec Center membership cards.

n A six-session program in creative arts and crafts in different media begins June 26 for ages 3 to 5. The fee is $81.

n Exploring the arts is a six-session program in dance, music and art, on Thursdays beginning June 28. For ages 3 to 5. The fee is $81.

n Computer Tots is a six-week program for children 3 to 5 years old. Classes are offered for 45 minutes for six weeks beginning either Tuesday, July 5 or Wednesday, July 6. Two sessions each day, either 1:15 to 2 p.m. or 2:05 to 2:50. Call for details.

n Adventures in Art Camp is a series of week-long programs for children ages 4 and 5. The camp meets from 12:30 to 3 p.m. with a different theme each week. The fee is $150 per week.

n A parent-toddler workshop in art, music, movement and playtime led by certified early childhood specialist Joan Schapiro for parents or caregivers and their 24- to 36-month-old children begins June 29 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. or from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Six sessions for $92.

n Tumble One, Two and Three, introductory gymnastics classes, for children 18 months to 4 years old and Introduction to Gymnastics for boys and girls ages 4 and 5 (as of July 1, 2012). The fee is $84 for six 45-minute sessions. Call for details.

n Happy Piano Musical Safari with stories, games, crafts and rhythm activities for children ages 4 and 5, runs six Mondays beginning July 2 from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. The fee is $147 for residents.

n Happy Piano Baby Bounce and Jamboree offers early childhood music literacy programs for children aged 6 to 17 months. Starts July 2 for six weeks. Mondays 1:30 to 2 p.m. for Jamboree and 2 to 2:30 p.m. for Baby Bounce. The fee is $67 for residents.

n Just for Fun gymnasium activities for boys and girls ages 4 to 6. Register by the day or for the entire five-week session. Wednesdays 1 to 2:30 p.m. beginning July 1. Fee: $12 per session or $55/ for all five.

n Wacky Wednesday pre-K Enrichment with Mrs. Schapiro, for children entering kindergarten in September 2012 or 2013. Bring your lunch in addition to snack. Register for the entire four weeks or one week at a time, at least one week in advance. Wednesdays 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. beginning July 11. Fee: $20 per class or $75 for all four weeks.

Youth summer programs

Flyers are available and registration is underway for gymnastics and the following programs during the summer 2012:

n Art Adventure Camp is a series of week-long programs for grades 1 to 5. The camp meets from 12:30 to 4 p.m. with a different theme each week. The fee is $230 per week.

n Group tennis instruction will be offered on the Nancy Cottrell Memorial Tennis Courts for ages 6 and up on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning June 28. $75 for five sessions.

n Mad Science Camp, one-week interactive science activity camps, are offered the weeks of July 5, 11, 18, 25 and August 1, 8 and 15 with a different theme each week. Camps run Monday through Friday from 1 to 4 p.m. $230 for each camp. Register online only at www.rvccamps.org.

n Cartoon-Time classes in cartooning with Dan O’Connor start June 26 from 7 to 8:15 p.m. for ages 8 to 14. The fee is $60 for six sessions plus materials.

n Computer Explorer classes. Call (516) 731-3766 for details.

n Lego Robotics for grades 2 to 4, Thursdays 2 to 3 p.m. $100 for six sessions, beginning July 7.

n Intro to Robotics for K-to grade 2, Thursdays 1 to 2 p.m. $100 for six sessions, beginning July 7.

n Happy Piano Jungle Adventure, with stories, games, crafts and rhythm activities for 1st and 2nd graders as of September 2010, runs Monday through Friday the week of July 12 to 16 from 2 to 3 p.m. The fee is $135 for residents.

n Gymnastic workouts featuring floor exercises, balance beam, vaults and uneven bars for boys and girls in kindergarten as of Sept. 2012 are offered Tuesdays from 1 to 1:45 p.m. or Thursdays 2:30 to 3:15 p.m. Six sessions for $70 beginning July 3. Boys and girls in grades 1 to 8 as of Sept. 2012 are Tuesdays or Thursdays 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. beginning July 3 or 5. Five sessions for $60.

n Gymnastics Super Sessions for team prospects and current members: Tuesday and Thursday 2:45 to 4:45 p.m. for grades 1 to 4 and 4:15 to 6:15 p.m. for grades 5 to 8; for five weeks beginning July 2. Fee: $50 per week.

n Beginner and advanced beginner group Tennis Lessons for ages 6 and up, Tuesdays and Thursdays starting June 26 and 28; 45 minutes, beginning at 3:45 and 4:30. Participants must provide racquet and wear sneakers. $75.

Summer Birthday Parties

The Rec Center offers age-appropriate birthday parties, including one hour of organized activities in the gym followed by a half hour in the party room for refreshments and celebration. Parties are offered from June 27 to Aug. 12, Monday through Friday from 4 to 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays beginning at 10 a.m., 12 or 2 p.m. Detailed flyers are available at the Rec Center office or call.

Summer instructional sports schools

Flyers are available for boys baseball, girls basketball, girls and boys lacrosse, and gymnastics schools during the summer 2010.

n The 36th annual baseball school is open from June 27 to July 8 (no class July 5) for boys ages 6 to 13 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Barasch Field. The school is coordinated by Bob Hirschfield of New York Tech and costs $315 for Rockville Centre residents.

n A basketball camp for girls grades 3 through 10 is offered August 15 to 19 at the Rec Center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fee $255 per person.

n Lacrosse camp for boys and girls ages 7 to 17 will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Skelos Sports Complex on Peninsula Boulevard. The boys school runs from July 11 to 14 and the girls school is June 27 to 30. Fee $290 per person.

n The gymnastics school for girls grades 2 through 9 is offered at the Rec Center July 25 to 29 from 1 to 4 p.m. Fee $175 for five sessions for Rockville Centre residents.

Tennis Courts open

The Har-Tru courts adjacent to the Rec Center are open and ready for play. Courts are available seven days a week from 8 a.m. until dusk. Admission is by valid recreation card plus court fees.

Aerobic exercise classes

Ongoing aerobic exercise classes by Nancy’s Aerobics are being offered on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings beginning at 7. Classes may be paid for by the session and are conducted in the air conditioned Rec Center gym.

Zumba classes

The Zumba fitness program with Ruth Karhu is offered Mondays from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m.; Wednesday evenings 6:30 to 7:30; and Saturdays from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Pay as you go; $5 per class.

RVC/

Lakeview EOC

140 North Centre Ave.

(516) 764-4500

Summer Youth Program 2012

Registration is under way. Ages: 6 - 12; at the Rockville Centre/Lakeview EOC. Registration Fee $50 (non-refundable); Session Fee: $200 per session. Session 1: July 2 - July 27 (4 weeks); Session 2: July 30 - Aug. 24 (4 weeks). Early Bird Special: Full Summer (8 weeks) $350 by June 25. First come, first served. Spots are limited.

At the

Sandel

Center

50 South Park Ave.

­(516) 678-9350

Any RVC senior 60 years or older is encouraged to find out about the programs and services offered. The Senior Center has joined Facebook. By becoming a friend of “Rockville Sandel” you can access the latest center information.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Sister Act: "A New Dimension

in Live Music”

June 8 at 1 p.m. This is the act everyone loved at Lido Beach last summer. Refreshments served. $5 per person.

Artist Reception

June 19 at 11 a.m. Reception for Artist of the Month Katherine Trunk.

Center Stage Spring Performance and Luncheon

June 20 at noon. A delicious lunch followed by a performance by the Center Stage Chorus. $5 per person.

Frank Scafuri Video Concert

June 22 at 1 p.m.

Bingo

June 29 at 1 p.m. $4 paid at the door.

TUESDAY TOPICS

Your Spring and Summer Garden: June 5 at 11 a.m., presented by Bob Schenone, owner of Schenone Landscape.

Think Your Drinks

June 12 at 11 a.m. Presented as part of the The Cornell Cooperative Extension Senior Nutrition Series.

ONGOING

Sandel Senior Men’s Club

The club meets the first and third Tuesday of every month at 10 a.m. for breakfast and business. At 11 a.m., when available, guest speakers discuss topics of interest to men.

Social Work Services

Social Work Supervisor, Wendy Weinstock, MSW, is available for private consultation on a range of Social Work services such as housing and transportation, as well as individual and group counseling. Call Wendy at (516) 537-1162.

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