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

Wednesday, June 27, 8 p.m.

Board of Trustees meet at Village Hall, One College Place.

Monday, June 25, 8:15 p.m.

Community meeting Residents of Rockville Centre are invited to attend a meeting at Harold A. Walker Memorial Lakeview Park, 1085 Woodfield Road, West Hempstead. For information, call Councilwoman Dorothy L. Goosby's office at 489-5000 ext. 4304.

Thursday, June 28, 7 p.m.

Arts, Music & Theater

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Beauty & the Beast Jean Cocteau's surreal masterpiece is both faithful to the original fairy tale and eerily beautiful as a fantasy of unforgettable images. Showing at the Vineyard Church, 251 Merrick Road. Black and white in French, with English subtitles. Admission is free.

Saturday, June 30, 8 p.m.

Side by Side by Sondheim will be conducted at the Village Green on Maple Avenue. In case of rain, the concert will be held at South Side Middle School.

Thursday, June 21, 7:30 to 9:30 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.

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.

Guys & Dolls Classic Broadway musical at the Vanderbilt, Round Swamp Road, Plainview. $39.50 per person. For information, call 599-6870. $39.50 per person.

Wednesday, June 27, noon lunch, 2 p.m. show

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.

Spotlight on Seniors

Sandel Senior Center

50 South Park Avenue

Annual men's club BBQ Celebrate summer and let the men do the cooking. $5 per person.

Thursday, July 5, 11:45 a.m.

Irving Cooper farewell brunch is for the Men's Club president, senior advocate, and community activist, and his wife Florence. Join Sandel members to thank them for their volunteer efforts and wish them happiness as they leave Rockville Centre.

Sunday, July 8, 11:30 a.m.

Pizza at the Center, along with a bus trip to Echo Park to see "Guys and Dolls." Please bring lightweight folding chair. $4 per person.

Tuesday, July 10, 6:15 p.m.

Coney Island carnival The boardwalk comes to the Sandel Center with traditional games and attractions as well as your favorite Coney Island refreshments. $2 per person.

Thursday, July 12, 1 p.m.

Long Beach Boardwalk is the destination. Stroll and stop at Lido Deli to purchase dinner. Transportation fee is $2.

Tuesday, July 17, 6:15 p.m.

Art classes with professional instructor. Weekly.

Thursdays, 10 a.m.

Computer instruction with professional instructor. Call for appointment.

Music appreciation classes Weekly.

Fridays, starts July 6, 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

Cinema Sunday There is a presentation of "Cider House Rules." Light lunch at noon for $2. No charge for the movie.

Sunday, June 24, 1 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.

At the Library



RVC Public Library

221 N. Village Avenue

Mother Daughter book discussion about "Alanna:The First Adventure by Tamora Pierce.

Tuesday, June 26, 7 p.m.

Teen Summer Reading program sign-up.

Wednesday, June 27, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. & 4 -5:30 p.m.

Thursday, June 28, 1 -5 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

Community events

Village Birthday Party at Centennial Park. Fire works and entertainment.

Saturday, July 14, 7:30 p.m.

Defensive driving course is offered by the All Saints' Episcopal Church, 2375 Harrison Avenue. People receive an insurance reduction as well as point reduction. Register or obtain information by calling (631) 360-9720.

Saturday, June 30, 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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.

Thursday Night Car Classics is sponsored by the Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce. Every Thursday, classic vintage cars are displayed on Atlantic Avenue between Sunrise Highway and Merrick Road. Different entertainers perform weekly. To display your vintage car or for more information, call Harry Levitt at 599-7777.

Thursdays, June 28 to August 23, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

June 28: Rock 'n' roll band Power Glide

July 12: Magic by Vinnie

Lynbrook Farmer's Market opened with a petting zoo, an array of fresh fruits and vegetables, jams, jellies, baked goods, breads and cheeses. The market is located at the Long Island Railroad parking lot on Sunrise Highway and Forest Avenue. For information call (631) 323-3653.

Sundays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m

Women's Group to meet in the Lynbrook office of the Peninsula Counseling Center on Sunrise Highway For more info, call Betty Serepica @ 599-1181.

Ongoing, Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m.

Overeaters Anonymous meeting will be held South Nassau Community Hospital in Oceanside. For more info, call (631) 924-0440.

Ongoing, Saturdays, 1 p.m.

Women's Group to meet in the Lynbrook office of the Peninsula Counseling Center on Sunrise Highway For more info, call Betty Serepica @ 599-1181.

Ongoing, Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m.

Island Park street fair on Long Beach Road, from the post office to Sagamore Road Street parking lot at Sacred Heart RCC parish hall. For vendor information, call Mary-Anna at (516) 432-4357 or, the Church at (516) 431-1983.

Saturday, July 21, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.