On board

Village Board meeting to be held at Village Hall, One College Place.

Monday, Sept. 10, 8:15 p.m.

Board of Appeals is meeting at Village Hall, One College Place.

Wednesday, September 12, 8 p.m.

School board meeting to be held in Room 112 of South Side High School.

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

Arts, Music & Theater

The JoLyn Theatre Company of St. Mark's United Methodist Church, 200 Hempstead Avenue, cordially invites you to a performance of "Lovers & Other Strangers."

Sunday, September 9, 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Oceanside Chorale Open House at Merle Avenue School for new members. Sing Broadway show tunes, opera, classical, pop, sacred music, jazz and swing. For information call Micki Meyers at 223-6120 or 764-2787.

Wednesday, September 12, 7:30 p.m.

At the Rec Center

111 North Oceanside Road

(516) 678-9338/9339

Kids Fest '01 There will be free pony rides, kiddie rides, refreshments and entertainment.

Saturday, September 8, noon to 4 p.m.

Square dance lessons are ongoing at the Rec Center.First lesson free. Fee $5.

Wednesdays, 8:30-10 pm..

Basketball leagues for adults, high school, middle and elementary ages 10-14 are encouraged to form teams and enter in male and female divisions. Games played at Mill River Centennial Park courts. Call (516) 678-9339 for forms and applications.

Pre K and Pre Pre K at Rec classes have limited openings for the morning programs this September. They feature early childhood education, music, art, park and gymnasium programs and more. Call (516) 678-9338 for more information.

Community events

Retirement Planning Asset Protection & Estate Planning Seminar will be at Saint Mark's United Methodist Church, 200 Hempstead Avenue. Refreshments will be served. Call (516) 766-2080 or (516) 221-5200 for reservations and directions.

Thursday, September 6

Special Children Soccer The Rockville Centre Special Adapted Program of the RVC Soccer club will kick off its Fall 2001 season at Hewitt School. Registration forms can be picked up at the Recreation Center. Contact program director Jim Nesdell at 594-4416 for further information.

Friday, September 7, 5 p.m.

RVC Homemakers will have their first fall meeting at Rockville Centre's Recreation Building at 111 North Oceanside Road. For information, call 764-0268.

Tuesday, September 11, 10 a.m.

St. Agnes Cathedral will hold the Thirteenth Annual Mass for Deceased Children. Refreshments will be served after the Mass. Call (516) 536-6104.

Saturday, September 15, 11:30 a.m.

Antique car show takes place at the Malverne Commuter parking lot. Applications to exhibit are available at Our Town Grille and John/Kristin Insurance.

Sunday, Sept. 23, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Words We Live By is a mini lexicon at Molloy College, Multi-Purpose Room, Wilbur Arts Center. Father Thomas M. Catania will explore the meaning of words such as faith, theology and spirituality.

Sunday, September 30, 3 p.m.

Mayor's Golf Classic Golf tournament and dinner at the Rockville Links Country Club. A benefit for the RVC Community Fund, Inc.

Monday, October 1

Raindate: Tuesday, October 9

Constantine's Sword is the book being discussed by Rabbi Paul Kushner and Father Thomas M. Catania at Molloy College, Multi-Purpose Room, Wilbur Arts Center. The book examines the role of the Roman Catholic Church throughout history concerning its promotion of anti-Semitism, as well as the progress Church has made in recent years to reverse its position towards the Jews.

Sunday, October 7, 3 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.

Thursday, Sept. 6, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Friends of Mercy Medical Center will sponsor its 20th Annual Men's Golf & Tennis Classic at the Seawane Country Club in Hewlett Harbor and the Rockaway Hunt Club in Lawrence. End-of-day highlights include shoot-out contests, cocktails, dinner, silent auction, awards, prizes and raffles. Call Mercy Medical Center's Community Relations Department at (516) 705-1021.

Monday, September 24

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

Temple B'nai Sholom service schedule. Located at 100 Hempstead Avenue. Call (516) 764-4100.

Friday, September 7: 6:50 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, September 8, 9 a.m. and 7:15 p.m.

Selichot services at So. Baldwin Jewish Center: 8 and 9:30 p.m.

Daily minyan:

Monday and Thursday, 6:55 a.m.

Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 7 a.m.

Shabbat and Sunday, 9 a.m.

Sunday through Thursday, 8 p.m.

At the Library

RVC Public Library

221 N. Village Avenue

Art lessons with Eva Ullman return to the library. Pre-registration required. Registration for Rockville Centre school district residents begins Sept. 10. Open registration begins on Sept. 21.

Watercolor painting: Thursdays, October 4, 11,18, 25, November 1 and 8, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Drawing lessons: Tuesdays, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, November 13, 10 a.m. to noon

Slide show on the "Haunted Hotels of the Catskills" with author/photographer Monica Randall is being presented at the library.

Thursday, September 13, 1 p.m.

Financial planning for women is a seminar at the library.

Tuesday, September 11, 7 p.m.

Billy Elliot explores the world of an 11-year old English coal miner's son with an unexpected gift and passion for ballet.

Friday, September 28, 1 p.m.

Fixed income investment Stephen Murphy, a vice president at Salomon Smith Barney, offers his expertise on maximizing investments on a fixed income.

Thursday, September 20, 1 p.m.

Disgrace by J.M. Coetzee is a vivid portrayal of the post-apartheid world of South Africa. Join Edna Ritzenberg for a discussion.

Monday, October 15, 11 a.m.

Spotlight on Seniors

Sandel Senior Center

50 South Park Avenue

Flea Market fundraiser featuring many items.

Saturday, Sept. 15, 11 a.m.-2p.m.

Art classes with professional instructor. Weekly.

Thursdays, 10 a.m.

Computer instruction with professional instructor. Call for appointment.

Music appreciation classes Weekly.

Fridays, 1 p.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.

Fall classes registration

Tuesday, September 4 to Friday, September 7, 11 a.m.