On the board

Board of Trustee meeting at Village Hall, One College Place.
Monday, Jan. 31, 8:30 p.m.

Arts, Music & Theater

Rockville Centre Choral Society is accepting new members for its Spring, 2001 season. Rehearsals are Wednesdays from 7:30 to 9:45 P.M. beginning Jan. 3. at St. Marks Church, Hempstead Avenue, Rockville Centre. Call (516) 374-2625 or (516) 887-1776.
Ongoing thru Feb. 7
Art auction at Central Synagogue, 430 DeMott Avenue, to feature paintings, lithographs, sports memorabilia and many collectables. Admission is $7.50 per person. For reservations, call (516) 766-4300.
Saturday, Jan. 27, preview 7p.m., auction 8 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 p.m.
Winter recess trips
and events:
Presidents' Day Relays for first to fifth graders will be held to celebrate Washington and Lincolns birthdays. Preregistration needed.
Monday, Feb. 19, Grades 1&2, 12:30-1:45 p.m.
Grades 3-5, 2-3:15 p.m.
Ice skating trip to Long Beach Arena, for grades first to eighth. Fee $9.Preregistration needed.
Tuesday, Feb 20, 2:15-5:45 p.m.
Fun Zone trip for grades first and up features games and rides. Nathan's is open for food. Preregistration needed.
Wednesday, Feb 21, 12:30-4:30 p.m.
Cherry pie eating contest for grades first and up. Contestants divided into age categories. Fee $1.Preregistration needed.
Thursday, Feb 22, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
New Millennium craft project for grades K-4. Fee $7.Preregistration needed.
Thursday, Feb. 22, K-1 and 2-4, 10:30-11:45 a.m. or 12:30-1:45 p.m.
Bowling at RVC Lanes for grades first and up.Bumpers provided for first and second graders. Fee $9. Preregistration needed.
Friday, Feb. 23, grades 1-2, 11:45 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Grades 3 & up, 12:15-3 p.m.

At the Libraries

RVC Public Library
221 N. Village Avenue
Book discussions led by Dr. Richard Bodtke have temporarily been suspended until further notice due to illness.
Gino Di Napoli will perform Italian standards infused with contemporary American popular tunes.
Sunday, Jan. 28, 2 p.m.
Defensive driving course taught by Safety & Training consultant William Feeley can reduce auto liability and collision by 10 percent for three years, as well as reduce points from record. Fee $38. Must register. Call 766-6257.
Mondays, Jan. 22 & 29, 6:15-9:15 p.m.
Winter story time will be offered beginning the week of Jan. 29 for children two and above. For individual program information or registration see the reference desk in the Children's Room.
Village registration begins, Thursday, Jan. 25
Friends of the Library fund-raiser featuring author Pamela Clarke Keogh will be held at Monte's Steakhouse,54 Lincoln Avenue. Keogh will talk about her book "Audrey Style," which is about Audrey Hepburn. Tickets are $35 per person. To register, call (516) 764-6376.
Saturday, Feb. 3, 12 p.m.
Concert by Momentum a mother/daughter duo featuring music of the flute, horn and piano.
Sunday, Feb. 4, 2 p.m.
Career workshop by author William Fulton will focus on job search, writing a resume, interviewing and negotiating a salary.
Wednesday, Feb. 7
Quilting exhibition featuring the works of Wendy Struwasser, President of the Long Island Quilter's Society. One of her quilts will be featured in a quilting book this Spring.
Ongoing thru January 31
Photographs by Lynn David Nathanson, an award-winning photographer, will be displayed downstairs in the library.
Ongoing thru January 31
Oceanside Library
30 Davison Avenue
Oceanside
Mark Twain... Actor Douglas Broyles enacts passages from The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Huckleberry Finn, The Diary of Adam and Eve and The Mysterious Stranger.
Wednesday, Feb. 7, 1 p.m.
Photography exhibit called "China" by Carole and Jordan Meyers.
Ongoing thru January 31

Community events

Party planning seminar at Temple Avodah Ballroom, 3050 Oceanside Road, Oceanside. Will feature everything for any celebration. Free admission.
Sunday, Jan. 28, 3 p.m.
Blood drive by the First Nassau Masonic District will be held at 28 Lincoln Avenue, Rockville Centre. For more information, call (516) 747-0447.
Tuesday, Jan. 30, 3-8:30 p.m.
South Side Civic Association to hold general meeting at the Sandel Senior Center, 50S. Park Avenue. Topics include discussion of possible development of Old Arbor property.
Thursday, Feb. 1, 7:30 p.m.
Gala dinner dance featuring Southern and Caribbean foods will be held at the Church of the Ascension, 71 N. Village Avenue in honor of Black History Month. $10 donation. For information, call (516) 766-0693 or (516) 678-2530.
Saturday, Feb. 3, 6 p.m.
African ancestry in Catholicism to be celebrated at St. Agnes Cathedral. Reverend Maurice Nutt, a Redemptionist priest from St. Louis, will be principal celebrant.
Sunday, Feb. 4, 1 p.m.
"Life is Beautiful"film will be shown at Temple B'Nai Sholom, 100 Hempstead Avenue. A discussion, led by Cecily Weintraub PhD., to follow on how to cope with overwhelming difficulties.
Tuesday, Feb. 6, 7:15 p.m.
Valentine craft project at the Rockville Centre Historical society, 24 Hempstead Ave. Free admission. Call (516) 536-2247 for information.
Sunday, Feb. 11, 1-4 p.m.
American Business Women's Long Island Chapter will host their dinner meeting at the Westwind Yacht Club, Freeport. For information and registration, call (516) 221-9756.
Tuesday, Feb. 13, 6:30 p.m.
Spring Fling Fashion Show and Luncheon by the American Business Women's Association, the Long Island Chapter, will be held at Rockville Centre Links Country Club, North Long Beach Road. Fashions by Dress Barn and Dress Barn Women. Reservations by Feb. 14. Donation $25. Make checks payable to A.B.W.A., Edyth DeBaun, P.O. Box 68, Oceanside, NY, 11572.
Saturday, March 3, Noon
Debt-free living course to be offered by the Rockville Centre School District's community education department. Workshop will show how to pay off credit debt in one to three years. To register call (516) 255-8953.
Tuesday, March 6, 7-10 p.m.
Volunteers needed South Shore Y/JCC is looking for dedicated individuals. 15 Neil Court, Oceanside. For more information, call (516) 766 4341, ext. 130.
Ongoing
Defensive driving course at All Saints Episcopal Church, 2375 Harrison Avenue, Baldwin, is open to the public and can result in insurance reduction. To register, call (631) 360-9720.
Saturday, Jan. 20, 8:30 a.m. -3 p.m.

Spotlight on Seniors

Sandel Senior Center
50 South Park Avenue
Black history month special luncheon featuring entertainment by the "Light Dancers" of Nassau Dance in Baldwin.
Wednesday, Feb. 21, Noon
Fractal Art an art exhibit featuring the work of Gian Polizzi is currently on display at the Sandel Senior Center.
Ongoing thru January 31
Sing a long by Brenda Dye mixes sing-a-long and music appreciation.
Thursdays, 1:30 p.m.
Aerobics and weight training class called Club Michelle to be sponsored by the Town of Hempstead. No Fee.
Thursdays, 1 p.m..
Party bridge.The Senior Center opens its doors each Monday for exciting games of bridge. No partner is required. Meet fellow bridge players and have a great time.
Monday,: 7:30 p.m.
Golf instruction is given weekly. Learn how to better your golf swing, putting, chipping and pitching.
Tuesdays & Thursdays 9-11 a.m.

At the Hospital

Mercy Medical Center
1000 N. Village Avenue
Tough love meetings to be held in the Employee Cafeteria. For parents of hard-to-handle children ages eight to adult. Call (516) 767-1994 for day and time.
Baby-sitting classes are offered. Class is for children ages 11 to 13 and will feature topics like first aid, feeding, rescue skills and behavior management. Fee $30. Call (516) 705-1807.
Thursday, Feb. 22, 9a.m.-3p.m.