Arts, Music & Theater

Hello Dolly auditions at South Side Middle School, 67 Hillside Avenue. Have a song prepared. Readings will be from the script. Open call for performers age 14 and up. Performers age to 13, call for information and appointments at 764-1558.

Thursday, August 16, 7:30 p.m.

Monday, August 20, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, August 23, 7:30 p.m.

RVC concerts are conducted at the Village Green on Maple Avenue. In case of rain, the concerts are held at the South Side Middle School on Hillside Avenue. Concert goers are reminded to bring folding chairs or blankets to sit on.

Black Velvet - Irish music: Thursday, August 23, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 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

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.

Spotlight on Seniors

Sandel Senior Center

50 South Park Avenue

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.

Former Rockette Corliss Fyfe Whitney will talk about her eight years with the Radio City Rockettes during the "Glory Days" of the Radio City Music Hall.

Tuesday, August 21, 11 a.m.

Farewell to summer cruise The Center is transformed into a luxury cruise ship complete with professional entertainment, casino games, food, dancing and more. $2 per person.

Thursday, August 23, 1 p.m

A four-hour cruise from Port Washington has been planned. Participants will view Manhattan's skyline and enjoy entertainment and dancing. There is a $58 fee.

Wednesday, August, 22

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

Wednesdays, 11 a.m.

Work out with Robin Aerobics and weight training class.

Tuesdays, 1 p.m.

Ballroom dance classes taught by Morris Bezviner.

Mondays, 12:30 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.

The Care club for the frail elderly meets twice weekly for music, crafts, exercise, a hot lunch and social opportunities, Call Wendy Weinstock for more times and days.

Community events

Summer blood drive at the Mercy Medical Center, 1000 North Village Avenue, is open to the general public, in the Staff Education Classrooms of the St. Anne's Building. To register, call Rita O'Keefe, RN at (516) 705-2068.

Wednesday, August 22, 7 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

MLK Center will hold a 1st Annual West End Community Day on North Centre Avenue. The block party atmosphere will feature carnival rides, music and food. Call the MLK Center for information, at 678-9236.

Saturday, August 25

Informal service of prayer for healing of body, mind and spirit will be held in the Walter Levy Memorial Garden at Central Synagogue of Nassau County, 430 DeMott Avenue.

Saturday, August 25, 7:30 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.

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.

Youth triathlon takes place at Oceanside Park. Net proceeds to be donated to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Pre-register by Monday, August 20. Fee is $25. At the day of the race it's $30. For more information, call 594-2336.

Sunday, August 26

Check-in time: 7 a.m. to 7:45 a.m.

Race begins at 8 a.m.

Annual San Gennaro Feast is being held at Sacred Heart Church on Long Beach Road in Island Park.

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

Friday, September 7, 5 p.m. to midnight

Saturday, September 8, 2 p.m. to midnight

Sunday, September 9, 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.

At the Library

RVC Public Library

221 N. Village Avenue

'Best in Show' is a comedy showing at the library.

Friday, August 24, 1 p.m.