aOn the board

Board of Trustees will meet in the Mayor's Office at Village Hall, One College Place.

Monday, Dec 18: 8:15 PM

Zoning Board of Appeals will meet in the Court Room of Village Hall, One College Place.

Wednesday, Dec. 13: 8:15 PM

School Board of Trustees will meet in Room 112 at South Side High School, 140 Shepherd Street.

Tuesday, Dec. 19: 8:30 PM

Community events

Intramural soccer.The Rockville Centre Soccer Club along with NOGA Soccer will present a series of indoor intramural development programs at Hewitt School, located at 446 DeMott Avenue. Kids in grades one through five are eligible. Registration forms are available at the Rec Center.

Saturdays, beginning in December

A salute to Pearl Harbor heroes. The American Legion Post 303 will host a day of remembrance at the Legion Hall and at Mill River Park. Bands from the Marines, Army, Navy and South Side High School will join in a ceremony at the park after offee and rolls willare served starting at 9 AM at the Legion Hall.

Tuesday, Dec. 7: 11 AM

The Rockville Centre Chapter of The Compassionate Friends, an international self-help support group for families grieving the death of a child, will join together in lighting candles at Robert E. Purick Pocket Park, on the corner of Merrick Avenue and West Loines Ave., in Merrick. The worldwide candle lighting event brings tens of thousands of families, united in grief, together on the second Sunday in December.

Sunday, Dec. 10: 7 PM

The Rockville Centre Christian Singles will hold their next regular monthly meeting in the basement meeting room of St. Agnes Rectory. New members (21-plus) are cordially invited. A wide variety of activities on the winter calendar will be reviewed and discussed. Social to follow.

Tuesday, Dec. 12: 7:30 PM

'Just for the kids' fund raising Christmas party to be held in honor of Loretta Evers at MacArthur Park Restaurant. Sponsored by Murphy Construction. Donations $10. Complimentary buffet, D.J. and dancing featured. Raffles and prizes. Proceeds will go to the Connors family.

Sunday, December 17, 4 P.M.

Community Chanukah Menorah lighting, for Temple B'nai Sholom and Central Synagogue. The ceremony will take place at Temple B'nai Sholom, 1000 Hempstead Ave.

Thursday, Dec. 21: 5:30 PM

At the Hospitals

Mercy Medical Center

1000 North Village Avenue

(516) 705-1021

Mercy Medical Center's Tree of Lights, displayed in front of the hospital, will be decorated with lights purchased in memory of loved ones. To order a light or a star in honor of someone special, call 705-2713.

Tuesday, Dec. 12: 7:30 PM

At the Rec Center

111 North Oceanside Road

(516) 678-9338/9339

Have a Heart square dance. For dancers of all skill levels. Admission is one new wrapped toy. Dance will be conducted in three halls to accomodate Mainstream Plus, A-1 and A-2 dancers.

Sunday, Dec 9: 8 PM

Breakfast with Santa's helpers. Join Santa and his friends for a festive breakfast at the Rec Center. $4 fee per person and all particpants must register by Dec. 15.Seatings are at 9:15, 10:30 and 11:15.

Sunday, Dec. 17

Chanukah party. The National Council of Jewish Women and the Recreational Department will co-sponsor the annual party. All faiths are invited. The party starts at 4 PM for pre-kindergarteners to second graders.

Wednesday, Dec. 20

Holiday Recess Special Events:

Ice skating trip to Long Beach Recreation Complex for grades 1-8. Bus leaves at 2:15 PM and returns at 5:45 PM.

Tuesday, Dec. 26

Trip to Fun Zone in Farmingdale, for grades 6-6. Trip includes 35 game tokens and unlimited rides. Bus leaves at 12:30 PM and returns approximately 4:15 PM.

Wed. Dec. 27

Seventh annual Holiday Games. All 1-5 graders are invited to a day of nok-hockey, basketball shooting and alligator pit. Grades 1-2 meet from noon to 1:30 PM. Grades 3-5 meet from 1:30 to 3 PM. No fee. Register by Dec. 26.

Thursday, Dec. 28

Holiday craft activity. Kids K-through-4 are invited to be crafty and enjoy a cup of holiday hot chocolate. Two sessions: 10:30 AM to 11:4 or 12:15 PM to 1:30 PM. $7 per person.

Friday, Dec. 29

Bowling at RVC Lanes for children in grades 1-8. Bumper bowling for 1st graders. Snack bar will be open. Grades 1 and 2: 12-2:30. Third grade and up: 12:30 to 3 PM.

Friday, Dec. 29

At the Libraries

RVC Public Library

221 No. Village Avenue

(516) 766-6257

Shadowboxes. Miniature settings created by artists Lydia Paulsen will be on display in the main floor display cases of the Rockville Centre Public Library through December. The exhibit includes shadowboxes of rooms, houses and an old curiosity shop filled with realistic replicas of furniture, toys, food and other household items. Ms. Paulsen is a professional art teacher and painter whose work has been exhibited frequently on Long Island. She isalso a board member of the Village Art Club.

Throughout December

Computer fundamentals.The Rockville Centre Public Library is currently registering residents of the RVC School. A desktop publishing segment will offer instruction on using a digital camera, scanner and graphics programs. A $50 non-refundable fee is required and registration is limited.

Tuesdays: Dec. 12 and 19: 6 PM to 9 PM

Film Times have been changed, from Fridays at 11 AM to Fridays at 1 PM, due to numerous requests.

Topsy Turvy, Dec. 15: 1 PM

Spotlight on Seniors

Sandel Senior Center

50 South Park Avenue

(516) 678-9350

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.

Mondays: 7:30 PM

Golf instruction is given weekly. Learn how to better your golf swing, putting, chipping and pitching.

Tuesdays & Thursdays: 9-11 AM

Arts, Music & Theater

The Nutcracker. The Rockville Centre Guild for the Arts and Leggz Ltd. Dance present the full-length ballet production of Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker, featuring live music performed by the 60-member South Shore Symphony. The shows will be performed at the South Side High School Auditorium, located at 140 Shepherd Street. Tickets are $20 for adults and $16 for senior citizens, Guild members and students under 21.The box office is at Leggz Ltd., 222 Sunrise Highway, or call 766-7171.

Friday, Dec. 8 and Sat, Dec 9: 8 PM

Sunday, Dec. 10: 3 PM

Maple Avenue Dance's 4th annual holiday showcase, featuring The Nutcracker, a hip-hop, jazz and modern dance revue, and Phat Cat Records singing sensation Jesika will perform her new single "Tonight,"in a special production with the children of Maple Avenue Dance. There will be an autograph session after each performance. The show will take place at South Side Middle School, located at 67 Hillside Avenue. For further information, please call 594-9745.

Saturday, Dec. 9: 4 PM and 7:30 PM