On Board
Board of Trustees work session. RVC zoning code discussion at Mayor's Office, One College Place.
Thursday, July 26, 7:30 p.m.
Arts, Music & Theater
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.
Southern Heart - Country music: Thursday, July 26, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Black Velvet - Irish music: Thursday, August 23, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
'Gigi!' is a romantic musical presented at Center Stage, Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Avenue. Student tickets are available at $12 for patrons age 16 and under. For ticket information and reservations, call the box office at (631) 581-2700.
Through August 5: Fridays, 8:30 p.m., Saturdays, 8 p.m., Sundays, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
'Nutcracker' auditions for the Rockville Centre Guild for the Arts and Leggz Ltd. Dance production are open to all classical ballet students. Boys and Girls (ages 7-12, proof of age required) at 10 a.m.. Males and females( ages 13 through professional) at 11:30 a.m. Plan to arrive at Leggz studio, 222Sunrise Highway, RVC a half hour early. Wear traditional dance attire. For more information, call (516) 766-7171.
Friday, July 27
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.
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.
"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.
"The Producers" Called the hottest show on Broadway. Tickets available for purchase through the Center. Front mezzanine seats: $110 per ticket. Call Lorraine Mark at 678-9245 for information.
Wednesday, November 28, matinee
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
Free soccer clinic by the Rockville Centre Soccer Club to be held at Hempstead Lake fields on Peninsula Boulevard. Call Katie Kelly at (516) 536-8581 to register.
July 26 & July 30-Aug. 2, 6:15 to 7:45 p.m.
St. Patrick's Parade golf outing to be sponsored by Kasey's American Grille of Rockville Centre at the Rockville Links Country Club on Long Beach Road. Includes greens fees, scoring, cart rental, snacks, beverages, a goody bag and an open bar and buffet at Kasey's. The entry fee is $200 per person. The cocktail party and buffet will be held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. For more information or to register, call (516) 766-5049.
Monday, August 6, Noon registration, 1 p.m. shotgun
First Annual Golf Outing will be part of the Rockville Centre's Soccer Club's 30th Anniversary festivities at Lido Gold Club, Lido Beach. Individual reservations are $150 per person. Foursomes are $600 and non-golfer dinner reservations are $40. Contact Jim Graham at (516) 678-6199 for further information and reservations.
Tuesday, August 7, 1:00 p.m.
Informal learning session is being presented by B'nai Brith & Hadassah Members Insurance Program at the Ocean Star Diner, 2756 Long Beach Road, Oceanside. No fee. Continental breakfast served. Reservations required. Call Muriel at 536-6939. The community, as well as members, are invited to attend this free program. Topics discussed will include Long Term Care Insurance, Medicare, Medicare Supplement Insurance, Medicaid, the cost of long term care on Long Island and planning options available.
Wednesday, Thursday, August 1, 9, 9:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
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. Any healthy individual between the ages of 17 and 76 years old, weighing at least 110 pounds, and has not donated within the last 56 days, may participate. To register, call Rita O'Keefe, RN at (516) 705-2068.
Wednesday, August 22, 7 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
At the Library
RVC Public Library
221 N. Village Avenue
AARP 55 Alive Mature Driving Class is open to Rockville Centre Public Library cardholders only. Registration began Tuesday, July 10, 10:30 a.m. A $10 fee is due upon registration, checks made payable to AARP.
Thursday, July 26, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Origami display featuring imaginative recycling ideas by Mary Ann Scheblein-Dawson on display during July.
'Best in Show' is a comedy showing at the library.
Friday, August 24, 1 p.m.
Galaxy of games Join in for a night of fun and games. Learn a new game or play an old favorite. Children entering grades 2 and up are invited to join. Sign up is one week prior to each program.
Monday, August 6, 7 p.m.
Closed Sundays thru August.
Saturday surprises is a family program for all ages.
Saturdays, 3 p.m..
Nature photography display by Roberta Shapiro of Bellmore at Library.
Ongoing, May
Stamp art Have fun using stamps to create artistic designs and stationery. Children entering grades 4-6 are invited to attend. Sign up begins July 31.
Tuesday, August 7, 7 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..
Summer playground program will be held from June 27 through August 9. The regularly weekly program is staffed by trained recreation personnel and open to grades 1-6. Registration is taking place at the Rec Center, Hewitt School or Wilson School.
Nike Lacrosse Camp for boys and girls on the village's North Fields. Fee $175. Call 1-800-645-3226 for information.
Girls July 9-13
Boys July 23-27
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.