on the board

Board of Trustees meeting to be held at Village Hall.

Monday, Nov. 19, 8:15 p.m.

Theatre & the arts

Holiday favorites will be performed at the Rockville Centre Library, 221 N. Village Avenue by the Long Island Choral Society. For information, call (516) 766-6257.

Sunday, Dec. 2, 3 p.m.

The Nutcracker is being performed by the South Shore Symphony at South Side High School auditorium, 140 Shepherd Street. Tickets: $20, $16 seniors, guild members and students (under 21). Call (516) 766-7171.

Friday, Saturday, Dec. 7 & 8, 8 p.m. & Sunday, Dec. 9, 3 p.m.

Community events

Fund raiser for scholarship fund is being held by the Nassau Woman's Club of Rockville Centre at the Church of the Ascension, 71 North Village Avenue. The fair will feature hand-crafted holiday items, baked goods, toys, jewelry, a white elephant table and a boutique.

Saturday, Nov. 17, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Cyclone wrestling clinic at South Side High School Auxiliary gym. $30. Checks made out to Cyclone Wrestling Club. Call (516) 536-3923.

Saturday, Nov. 17, 8:45 to 10 a.m.

Mercy Jr. League is seeking alumni for a reunion at the Mercy Medical Lounge in the CHS Service Center. Tickets are $25 per person. Call Gayle Mauch at (516) 536-7680 or Regina Brancato at (516) 705-2617 for reservations and information.

Sunday, Nov. 25, 3 p.m.

Scholastic book fair is being hosted by United Church Nursery School of Rockville Centre, 430 Morris Avenue. Call the nursery school at (516) 766-5635 or the church office at (516) 766-2975.

Sunday to Friday, Dec. 2 to 7, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Annual Bazaar at Temple B'nai Sholom, 100 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre will sell a variety of merchandise such as clothing, toys, housewares, paper goods and food.

Saturday, Dec. 1, 7 to 11 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 2, 1 to 10 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 3, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Peri-natal group for those who have had a loss due to miscarriage, stillbirth or an infant who died soon after birth meets at Mercy Medical Center, 1000 North Village Avenue, Rockville Centre.

Wednesdays, 7:30 to 9 p.m.

Evening spouses' group for those who have lost a spouse meets at Mercy Medical Center, 1000 North Village Avenue, Rockville Centre.

Begins Monday, Nov.19, 7:40 to 9 p.m.

Harvest luncheon will be held by Rockville Centre Senior League at Pompeii Restaurant in West Hempstead. There will be a fashion show by Dress Barn of Oceanside. Tickets are $27 each and can be purchased by calling (516) 766-5588 or (516) 766-7951.

Thursday, Nov. 15, noon

Sign language classes will again be offered by Catholic Charities Office for Persons with Disabilities at St. William the Abbot School, 2000 Jackson Avenue, Seaford. The fee for the class is $60. For more information and registration forms call (631) 789-5219.

Thursdays, through Nov. 29, 7:30 to 9 p.m.

Defensive driving course at Church of the Ascension, 71 North Village Avenue. For information and registration, call (631) 360-9720.

Wednesday, Dec. 3 and 5,7 to 10 p.m.

Judaic art & dance program for 3 and 4-year-olds is being held at Temple B'nai Sholom Religious School, 100 Hempstead Avenue. $100 per child. Call (516) 764-4100.

Sundays, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Blood pressure screenings at Classic Healthcare Solutions, 566 Merrick Road. For information, call 536-7300.

Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Drivers urgently needed for Mercy Medical Center outpatient volunteer transport program. Call Sister Betty Ann McKiernan at (516) 705-1391.

at the rec center

111. No. O'side Rd.

Middle School Dance for sixth graders will be held at the Rec Center. A school ID is required for admission.

Friday, Nov. 16, 7:30 to 10 p.m.

We Care Dance-A-Thon 100 percent of the proceeds will go to benefiting the families of the WTC victims of Rockville Centre. Sponsorship levels: Red sponsor, $10, white sponsor, $25, blue sponsor, $75 and gold family, $100. Make checks payable to "We Care RVC Fund."

Saturday, Nov.17

Students, K to 8th grade: 3 to 6 p.m.

High school and college students: 7 to 9 p.m.

Thanksgiving donations needed. Any canned or dried goods or frozen turkeys can be dropped off at the Rec Center Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. before Thanksgiving.

Ongoing

Winter 2002 program registration is being accepted on the following schedule: mail-in and in-person: November 19 and on. Non-residents may register beginning December 3. Call (516) 678-9338 or (516) 678-9339.

Crafts fair and flea market held by the Recreation Department at 111 North Oceanside Road. Call (516) 678-9339.

Sunday, Dec. 2, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Tree Lighting at the Village Green to feature hot chocolate, singing and a visit from Santa.

Thursday, Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m.

At the Library

RVC Public Library

221 N. Village Avenue

Cake baker to the stars Sylvia Weinstock will present a slide lecture.

Sunday, Nov. 18, 2 p.m.

A Night at the Opera Join opera expert Bernie Mann at the library for a discussion of "Tales of Hoffman" by Jacques Offenbach.

Tuesday, Nov. 20, 7:30 p.m.

Education funding Robert J. Adler of Principal Financial Group gives a talk on how the new "Section 529" plans can help grandparents fund their grandchildren's education, and explain the tax advantages of the new IRS code.

Tuesday, Nov. 27, 1 p.m.

Ageless visions Art lecturer Louise Cella Caruso presents a slide show of art inspired by the Bible.

Thursday, Nov. 29, 1 p.m.

Holiday favorites will be performed by the Long Island Choral Society. Renowned conductor Meredith Elaine Baker will lead the chorus in a range of special songs of the season.

Sunday, Dec. 2, 3 p.m.

RVC Herald Columnist Randi Kreiss to discuss Sue Miller's novel "While You Were Gone."

Monday, Dec. 3, 11 a.m.

Hanukkah story time for children three to five years old.

Thursday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m.

A motivational lecture Join motivational speaker Howard Shurdut for his lecture on "The Importance of Setting Priorities."

Thursday, Dec. 6, 1 p.m.

Spotlight on Seniors

Sandel Senior Center

50 South Park Avenue

Holiday fair Lovely hand-crafted gift items, yummy baked goods and more.

Thursday, Nov. 15, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Mock trial Assistant district attorneys from DA Denis Dillon's office re-enact an actual trial. Seniors act as the jury.

Friday, Nov. 30, 1 p.m

Holiday party at the George Washington Manor. Delicious food and festivities in a beautiful setting. Music by "The Dance Machine." $22 donation (members) and $23 for non-members.

Friday, Dec. 14

America Sings will be hosted by Sandel Senior Men's Club. A singing and dancing tribute to the songs that have made America great.

Tuesday, Dec. 18, 11 a.m.

Annual holiday presentation of the Center Stage Performers. Traditional holiday luncheon will be served. Donation will be $2.50 per person.

Wednesday, Dec. 19, 12:45 p.m.

Sandel Senior Men's Club Breakfast and business, with guest speakers of particular interest to men.

First and third Tuesday of the month, 10 a.m.

New creative writing course The instructor is Dr. Lenore Sandel, Professor Emeritus of Library Studies.

Tuesdays, 1 p.m.

Art classes with professional instructor. Weekly.

Thursdays, 10 a.m.

"The News" is a weekly discussion of current events.

Wednesdays, 10:45 a.m.

Ballroom dance classes taught by Morris Bezviner.

Mondays, 12:15 p.m.

New beginnings club Listen to speakers and on the third Wednesday of every month meet at a local restaurant to socialize and enjoy good food.

First Wednesday of every month 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Range of Motion taught by Gloria Berger.

Mondays, 11 a.m.