Community events

Big Help at Wilson School, 25 Buckingham Road. Students are collecting gently used coats, hats and gloves of all sizes in the gym.

Saturday, Nov. 3, 9 to 11 a.m.

Two fall races are being sponsored by the Rockville Centre Department of Parks and Recreation. The first will be a Family Fun Run (1-mile) and the second a 10 K Road Race (6.2 miles). They will take place on North Park Avenue (between Merrick Road and Sunrise Highway). Entry for Fun Run is $6 per person. Entry fee for the 10 K is $18. Registration the day of the race will be at the Village Hall, 1 College Place. Call (516) 678-9338 or (516) 678-9339.

Saturday, November 10

Family Fun Run: 9 a.m.

10 K Road Race: 10 a.m.

Annual Bazaar at Temple B'nai Sholom, 100 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre will 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, beginning November 7, 7:30 to 9 p.m.

The South Shore Symphony is having a "Concert for America" at South Side Middle School. $12 general admission, $10 for members of Rockville Centre Guild for the Arts and seniors. $8 for students under 21. Call (516) 764-1558 for reservations.

Saturday, November 10, 8 p.m.

Adult group for those who have lost a parent meets at Mercy Medical Center, 1000 North Village Avenue, Rockville Centre.

Begins Tuesday, November 13, 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, November 19, 7:40 to 9 p.m.

Lecture entitled "What the Current Rome Rite Conveys about Judaism" will be held in the Anselma Room in Kellenberg Hall at Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Avenue. Call (516) 678-5000, ext. 6880.

Sunday, November 4, 3 p.m.

The American Association of University Women will meet in the Reception Room in Kellenberg Hall at Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Avenue. The guest speaker will be Edward Starr from the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Mitchell Field. Prospective members who are college graduates are invited to attend.

Tuesday, November 13th, 7:45 p.m.

Art Gallery at Molloy College will present a group exhibition featuring the artwork of Molloy College Art Department faculty members. Call (516) 678-5000 ext 6549.

Reception: Thursday, November 1, 4 to 6 p.m.

Gallery hours: Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Homemakers program on "Angels" will be held at the Rockville Centre's Recreation Building. The speaker will be Eileen Murray of My Angel's Corporation. Call (516) 764-9268.

Tuesday, November 6, 10 a.m.

Mr. and Mrs. Club of the United Church of Rockville Centre, 430 Morris Avenue, will sponsor its annual church fall and holiday sale. Call (516) 766-2975.

Saturday, Nov. 10, 9 a.m. to 3 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, November 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 November 29, 7:30 p.m. to 9 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.

Temple B'nai Sholom 100 Hempstead Avenue. Listing of services. (516) 764-4100.

Friday, Nov. 2, 6:50 a.m. & 4:35 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 3, 9 a.m.& 5 p.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.

The Recreation Department will start taking registrations for the Winter 2002 program season 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.

Food donations needed Donations of canned and dry goods, as well as frozen turkeys can be brought to the Recreation Center, 111 North Oceanside Road.

Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m,. prior to Thanksgiving

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

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

At the Library

RVC Public Library

221 N. Village Avenue

Art lessons with Eva Ullman return to the library. Pre-registration required.

Watercolor painting: Thursdays, November 1 and 8, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Drawing lessons: Tuesdays, November 13, 10 a.m. to noon

Spotlight on Seniors

Sandel Senior Center

50 South Park Avenue

Sandel Sunday Scandinavian Event. A program offering live music, folk dance demonstration and lessons and an explanation of native costume and culture.

Sunday, November 4, 2 to 4 p.m.

Salute to Veterans party Patriotic music and memories. Refreshments at $2.

Friday, November 9, 1 p.m.

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

Thursday, November 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, November 30, 1 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.