Events and activities in Rockville Centre June 24, 2010

On the board

Board of Trustees Briefing

June 24, 7 p.m., Village Hall

Board of Trustees Meeting

June 29, 8:15 p.m., Village Hall

Board of Trustees Briefing

July 1, 7 p.m., Village Hall

Board of Trustees Meeting

July 6, 8:15 p.m., Village Hall

Zoning Board Meeting

July 14, 8 p.m. Village Hall

Board of Trustees Briefing

July 15, 7 p.m., Village Hall

Board of Trustees Meeting

July 20, 8:15 p.m., Village Hall

Community Events

Sponsor-a Senior fundraiser

The SSHS PTA Post Prom Committee is hosting its annual Sponsor-a-Senior fundraising event. All monies raised will be awarded to seniors attending the substance-free post-prom party to be held on June 24h at Dave and Buster’s Arcade in Farmingdale directly after the prom, from 11:30pm to 3am. Seniors must be present to win, and the SSHS PTA ensures that every senior is sponsored. They are asking for contributions to help keep our kids safe on prom night. All tax-deductible donations can be made payable to “SSHS PTA” and mailed to Cathy Mara, 85 Andover Road, Rockville Centre, NY 11570.

Street Fair and Car Show

The Rockville Centre Chamber of Commerce is again sponsoring the Street Fair and Car Show on North Village Avenue south of Sunrise Highway from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 27.

Tree of Life Yoga

Central Synagogue of Nassau County, 430 DeMott Ave., is sponsoring a summer "mini" session, with evening classes of yoga. The classes are open to yoga students of all levels. The Tree of Life Yoga series of five classes begins on June 29 at 7:30 p.m. The series of classes is available for $60 or you may pay as you go for $15 a class. Members of the community are invited to participate. For additional information, including specific class dates, contact the office at (516) 766-4300 or visit www.centralsy.org/ community/treeoflifeyoga.

At the Library

221 N. Village Ave.

(516) 766-6257

The Library’s Career Center is now open on Saturdays. Five computers available for your job search needs. All computers are equipped with Win-Way Resume Preparation software, MS Word and Office programs. Internet access and bookmarked job search Web sites. Printing available for resumes and cover letters. Hours of Operation: Mondays 9 a.m.-noon, Tuesdays 1-5 p.m., Wednesdays 6-9 p.m. Also available: one-to-one career counseling Wednesdays from 6-9 p.m. by appointment. Contact the Adult Reference Desk.

This week at the library:

JUNE 29

Yoga with Joe

1 p.m. Lyengar yoga instructor Joe Cilmi leads this very popular class. Register for this class at the Adult Reference Desk. There is a fee requirement for this program of $10 per six class session.

JUNE 30

Simply Stronger!

9:15 a.m. New day and time! Join fitness expert Marilyn Bunger for this popular low impact exercise class. There is a $10 non-refundable fee for this six-session program. Register at the Adult Reference Desk.

Chi Gong with Marianna Farina

10:30 a.m. Chi Gong continues. This ancient Chinese meditative art will help restore energy and promote relaxation. There is a $10 fee per six week session. Register at the Adult Reference Desk.

Knit 1, Purl 2

1 p.m. Join the circle of knitters. All levels and abilities welcome. Beginning knitters should bring #9 needles and chunky wool.

Small Business Administration Seminar

6:30 p.m. The third in a series of Small Business Administration Workshops designed to help those interested in starting or those who currently own a small business. Please register at the Adult Reference Desk.

The following art will be featured throughout the month of June: Upper Concourse Gallery: Archival Photographs: The Bank of Rockville Centre 1890-1947. Lower Concourse Gallery: Beginning June 1: Make a Splash: Read! “See What We’ve Read by the Rockville Centre Public Library Children’s Department. Display cases: Beginning June 1: Make a Splash: Read! Summer Reading Program Display by the Rockville Centre Public Library Children’s Department. Small Community Room Gallery: National League of American Pen Women Art Show.

At the

Rec Center

50 South Park Ave.

111 N. Oceanside Road

(516) 678-9338 or 9339

Register for Summer Programs

Applications for summer programs: Baseball School, Girls Basketball Clinic, Boys and Girls Lacrosse Camps, RVC Rec “Ultimate Gymnastic School,” Mad Science Camps, Cartoon-Time, Tennis Lessons, Happy Piano Adventure and assorted Gymnastics Clinics are available. Registration for Softball Leagues for men and women and Basketball Leagues for boys and girls in grades 5 and up are being accepted by the Parks and Recreation Dept. during April and May. The Summer Playground Program, in its 56th consecutive year, will be conducted from June 30 through Aug. 12 for residents in grades

1-6 (as of 9/10) and Grades 7 and 8 (as of 9/10). Registration is being accepted for these programs as well. Call the Rec Centre for schedules and fees.

Fall 2010 Nursery School

openings - Young children need the opportunity to interact with their peers in an environment geared to their needs. The Rec Center has it all. Call to make an appointment to visit. Classes being Sept. 13 and follow the same holiday schedule as the public schools. Classes offered are Pre Pre K on four mornings,two afternoons for children entering kindergarten in 2012; and Pre K classes on five mornings and three afternoons for children entering kindergarten in 2011.

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. A staff member will discuss membership with you.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Headlines with Carol Carlton

Beginning June 7 at 2 p.m., Carol leads a lively discussion on topics pulled from today’s headlines. $5 per session for non-members. Call for additional dates.

AARP Defensive Driving:

Aug. 12 and Aug. 19 at 6 p.m. You must attend both evenings. This course is open to Sandel members and residents of Rockville Centre. $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-AARP members. Call the center for availability.

Thursday Evenings are back with Tai Chi from 4:15-5:15 and Yoga from 5:30-6:30. Both classes are taught by a certified instructor. $5 per session for non-members.

ONGOING

Tuesday Topics

Sandel Senior Men’s Club:

The club meets the first and third Tuesday of every month at 10:00am for breakfast and business. At 11:00 am, when available, guest speakers discuss topics of interest to men. A variety of trips & programs are scheduled for July and August.

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) 536-1162 for an appointment.