On the board

Planning Board meeting at Village Hall, 1 College Pl., to discuss 309-313 Merrick Road.

Tuesday, Jan. 18, 7:30 p.m.

Zoning Board of Appeals meeting at Village Hall, 1 CollegePl.

Wednesday, Jan. 19, 8 p.m.

Board of Education regular meeting in room 112 of South Side High School, Shepherd Street.

Tuesday, Jan. 25, 8:30 p.m.

Board of Education budget work session in the board room of the administration building, Shepherd Street.

Tuesday, Feb. 1, 8:30 p.m.

Community events

Temple B'nai Sholom, 100 Hempstead Ave., schedule of services for the week of Jan.13.

Friday, Jan. 13, 9 a.m., 4:35 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 14, 9 a.m., 5 p.m.

Nursery School Registration at the rec center, 111 N. Oceanside Rd. for pre-kindergarten and pre-pre-kindergarten. Classes will begin Sept. 12. For more information call the rec center at (516) 678-9338 or (516) 678-9339.

starting Jan. 10, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday

The Last Night of Ballyhoo will be presented by the BroadHollow Theatre Company at Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave. Tickets are $20. There will also be a special New Year's Eve performance, for $50 per person, ticket holders will receive refreshments including, a champagne toast to ring in the New Year. Advanced reservations are a must, please call (631) 581-2700.

Fridays, Jan. 14 & 21, 8 p.m.; Saturdays, Jan., 15, & 22, 8 p.m.; Sundays, Jan., 16 & 23, 3 p.m. & 7 p.m.

Rockville Centre Little League registration for kids 7 years to 17 years, at the Rec Center, 111 N.Oceanside Rd. First time registrants need to bring a birth certificate or baptismal certificate, and a driver's license or utility bill as proof of residency. Late registration will be on Jan. 22 and their will be a $20 late fee.

Saturday, Jan. 15, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 22, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Oratory Contest for 11th and 12th grade students sponsored by the Long Island Coalition for Life. There will be prizes of $300, $150 and $75 for first, second and third place. The contest will be held on Saturday, March 12 in East Islip. The deadline for students to submit their essay is below. For more information call the Long Island Coalition for Life at (516) 825-4852.

deadline: Jan. 14

Homemade Soup/Sandwich Sale at the First United Methodist Church of Oceanside, Atlantic Avenue and DavisonStreet. Soup, sandwich and coffee will be $5 per person, soup is $2.50 a pint and $5 a quart. For further information please call (516) 766-3778.

Sunday, Jan. 16, 11:30 a.m.

Free Workshop entitled "Super Immunity will be held. at the offices of Body-Mind Health, 119 N. Park Ave. Suite 201. Chiropractor Rosemarie Cartagine will discuss how to naturally fortify the body's defenses in cold/flu season."For further information, call (516)678-3322.

Thursday, Jan. 20, 7:45p.m.-9 p.m.

Buffet Luncheon at the First United Methodist Church of Oceanside located at Atlantic Avenue and Davison Street, will hold an all you can eat buffet lunch. The cost is $6 per person and the church is wheelchair accessible. Call (516) 766-3778 for more information.

Tuesday, Jan. 25, 11:30 a.m.

Annual Dinner Dance held by the South Side Booster Club at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Oceanside on Kenneth Place, off Atlantic Avenue. All members of the Rockville Centre community are invited, especially parents of student athletes. The event is a fundraiser to help support athletes in the community, Tickets are $50 per person including dinner, dancing, desert, open bar, door prizes and more. Contact Mary Conway at (516) 536-6692 or Barbara Walsh at (516) 678-5489 for tickets.

Saturday, Jan 29, 8 p.m. to midnigh

Free Throw Championship will be sponsored by St. Agnes CouncilNo. 2548, Knights of Columbus at Our Lady of Peace Gym, Lynbrook. All boys and girls ages 10-14 welcome. More information, call Arthur Hogan at (516) 233-1462 or Edwin Lambert at (516) 766-1505.

Saturday, Jan. 29 at 10:30 a.m.

Wine and Food Tasting to raise money for the St. Patrick's Day Parade charities. This is a new event for winter 2005. The tasting will take place at the St. Agnes Parish Center, North Village Avenue. For more information check out the parade web site at www.rvcstpatrick.homestead.com.

Sunday, Feb. 20

Newcomers' Club invites new neighbors and old to join the fun. The club offers bimonthly activities and social events throughout the year to become better acquainted with the community. Please contact Lynne Fay at (516) 536-7520 or Meredith Walker at (516) 764-8991 for membership information.

Ongoing

Saint Mark's United Methodist Church, 200 Hempstead Ave. holds services at 10 a.m. on Sunday mornings. Church School, for pre-school through high school students, is at 10 a.m. Prayer Group is held every Sunday at 4 p.m. All are welcome. For further information, call the church office at

(516) 766-2080.

Ongoing

United Church of Rockville Centre, 430 Morris Ave., an Open and Affirming Congregation, holds Sunday School for preschool through middle school Sunday's at 9:30 a.m. Church worship at 10:30 a.m.

Ongoing

Church of the Ascension, 71 North Village Ave., holds services on Sunday at 8 a.m., holy Eucharist, rite 1 and homily, at 10:30 a.m. choral Eucharist, rite 1 and sermon; Tuesday at 11 a.m., holy Eucharist, rite 2 and homily; and Saturday, in the garden weather permitting, at 5 p.m., holy Eucharist, rite 3 and homily. The children's Christian formation is on Sunday at 10:15 a.m.

Ongoing

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 240 Lincoln Ave., holds services Saturday at 5 p.m and Sunday at 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. Sunday School, for preschool through eighth grades is held at 10 a.m. on Sundays.

Ongoing

At the library

221 N. Village Ave..

Evening Book Group with Edna Ritzenberg. The groups will discuss "The Madonna of Excelsior" by Zakes Mda. The library will do its best to have copies of the book available, but it may be difficult to procure multiple copies of recently-published titles.

Tuesday, Jan. 18, 7:30 p.m.

By Dickens with Edwin Lambert will explore the many facets of the Charles Dickens classic "A Tale of Two Cities." Each discussion will discuss one part.

Wednesday, Jan. 19, Feb. 16, March 23, 7:30 p.m.

Mr. M's Movies for the month of January include "Stepford Wives" and "Before Sunrise." All are welcome.

Fridays, Jan. 14 and 28, 1 p.m.

Senior Book Club with Barbara Petrilli, sponsored by the Friends of the Library. This month's book is "In the Presence of My Enemies" by Gracia Burnham. Copies of the book will also be available at Sandel Senior Center.

Sunday, Jan. 23, 3 p.m.

Book Soup with Ellen Berman will discuss "Three Weeks with my Brother" by Nicholas Sparks and Micah Sparks. Please bring a sandwich and the library will provide a beverage and cookies.

Monday, Jan. 24, noon

Senior Book Club with Barbara Petrilli will discuss the "The Shell Seekers" by Rosamunde Pilcher.

Sunday, Feb. 27, 3 p.m.

Book Soup with Ellen Berman will discuss "The Five People You Meet in Heaven" by Mitch Albom. Bring a sandwich and the library will provide a beverage and cookies.

Monday, Feb. 28, noon

Spotlight on seniors

Sandel Senior Center

50 South Park Avenue

Duplicate Bridge with director Marie Fiorillo. There will be a leisurely paced 21-hand duplicate game, no partner necessary. Coffee, tea and cake will be served. The fee is $7 per session, $5 for Sandel members. For further information call (516) 678-9245.

Sundays, Jan. 23, Feb. 6 and 20, March 6 and 20, 1 p.m.

Dine Around at Alias, Smith and Jones. The dinner includes vegetable platter, garlic bread, soup and salad, choice of four entrees, coffee, tea and dessert. The cost is $21 per person.

Thursday, Jan. 13

Ballroom Dance with the Men's Club. Invite your friends to put on their dancing shoes and have a wonderful time as you dance the afternoon away. The fee is $5 per person for dancing, coffee and cake.

Sunday, Jan. 16, 1 p.m.

Backgammon Instruction learn how to play or refresh your game with Len and Noreen Llewellyn.

Thursdays, 2 p.m.

Mah Jong Instruction learn to play or refresh your game with instructor Kathe.

Thursdays, 2 p.m.