On the board

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

Wednesday, November 8: 8:15 PM

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

Monday, November 6: 8:15 PM

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

Tuesday, November 14: 8:30 PM

At the colleges

Molloy College

1000 Hempstead Ave.

(516) 463-6818

The Rockville Centre Guild for the Arts presents the Crabgrass Theatre Company's production of Rudyard Kipling's "Just so Stories," a puppet show, in the Lucille B. Hayes Theatre. Stories include "How the Camel Got It's Hump," "How the Rhino got its Skin," and "How the Leopard Got its Spots." All seats reserved. The advanced price is $8, the door price is $10.For tickets call 766-2908

Saturday, November 4: 11 AM and 1 PM

Hofstra University

Hempstead, NY 11549

(516) 463-6818

The Friends of the Hofstra Arboretum will host a luncheon and fashion show in the multipurpose room of the student center. The show will feature clothing from Renee's Fashions, of Mattituck. Tickets are $35 for Arboretum members, $40 for non-members, $50 for preferred seating. For more information, call the arboretum at 463-6815.

Tuesday, November 14: 11 AM

At the Hospitals

Mercy Medical Center

1000 North Village Avenue

(516) 705-1021

Mercy Hospice is sponsoring a support group for adults who have lost a parent. All groups meet for six sessions once a week, and are conducted by professional Bereavement Counselors. For further information, or to register, call Sr. Mary Jane Brustman, CIJ, Coordinator of Community Bereavement Services, at 485-3060.

Thursday, November 9: 7:30 to 9 PM

Cancer support group for patients and their families will be held for seven weeks in the private dining room of Mercy's cafeteria. Register in advance by calling 705-1393.

Beginning Monday, October 16: 7:30 PM

Free flu shots for seniors. Mercy Medical Center will provide free influenza vaccinations for seniors 60 and over. Pre-registration by phone is required. Reservations will be taken through November 3, between the hours of 9 AM and 4 PM. Please call 705-1392.

Thursday, November 30: 10 AM to 6 PM

At the Rec Center

111 North Oceanside Road

(516) 678-9338/9339

Registration for fall programs at the Center.

Ongoing

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

Free jazz concert. Linda Ciofala, a Rockville Centre native, and her trio will perform selections from their debut CD, "Take the High Road." Call 678-9245 for information.

Sunday, November 5: 2 PM

Noted author and speaker, Steven E. Danish, will present a fascinating program and review of his book "One Soldier's Memories, World War II." Mr. Danish will share how he came to write such a powerful and graphic memoir. The presentation has been well received by audiences all across Long Island.

Tuesday, November 7: 11 AM

Arts, Music & Theater

"Celebrating the Artist Among Us" is the theme of the annual Christmas fundraiser at the Tabor Retreat Center, located in Oceanside a 60 Anchor Avenue. Artists will display their art work and performing artists entertain throughout the day. A special focus this year is the art of quilting. Contact Doris Graziano at 536-3004.

Saturday, November 4 and Sunday, November 5

At the Libraries

RVC Public Library

221 No. Village Avenue

(516) 766-6257

Stained glass exhibit. Stained glass artist Bill Hergenrother will display his work at the Rockville Centre Public Library. A recently retired engineer, Mr. Hengenrother's retirement afforded him the opportunity to pursue his long interest in stained glass art.

Throughout November

Lyrics and poetry workshop. Join songwriter Melvin Glazer in a creative workshop where you can learn how to structure a poem into lyric and, in turn, into a song. Mr. Glazer will utilize top of the chart songs to illustrate important creative steps. His songs have been recorded by Etta James, Elvis Presley and others. He currently teaches song writing at Hofstra University, St. Johns and Queens College.

Thursday, November 2: 7:30 PM

Film Times have been changed, from Fridays at 11 AM to Fridays at 1 PM, due to numerous requests.Snow Falling on Cedars, November 10; Topsy Turvy, Dec. 15: 1 PM

Computer fundamentals.The Rockville Centre Public Library is currently registering residents of the RVC School District for five three-hour computer fundamentals courses. Instructor Cecilia Hearn will use her mobile computer lab for the course, which will instruct participants in the basics of Windows, Word 2000 and the spreadsheet program Excel. Ms. Hearn will also demonstrate the use of e-mail and the Internet. 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: November 14, 21 and December 5, 12 and 19: 6 PM to 9 PM

Lecture series hosted by art history professor, Dr. Salli Zimmerman. This 3-part series will discuss the roots of emotional abstraction in the late 19th century, concentrating on Van Gogh and Gaugin, among others.

Wednesday, December 8: 7:30 PM

Community events

Rockville Centre Choral Society holds weekly rehearsals at the St. Mark's United Methodist Church, Hempstead Avenue. New members will be accepted through October 4. For more information, call 374-2625.

Wednesdays: 7:30 PM

St. Mark's Cooperative Nursery School will hold an informational meeting and open registration for their program for five-year-olds in the gym at 200 Hempstead avenue.

Thursday, November 2: 7:30 PM



Garage sale at the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 240 Lincoln Avenue. Proceeds will benefit loca Boy Scout Troop 517. For information, call scoutmaster Ted Mullers at 536-4956.

Saturday, November 4: 8 AM to 3 PM

Wedding advice from wedding planner Marcy Blum at Things Remembered, Roosevelt Field Mall, Old Country Road. 248-2446. First 25 guests receive free autographed copy of "The Wedding Kit for Dummies."

Sunday, November 4: 12 PM to 2 PM

Parenting Program -- "Everyone's Allowed, Why Can't I?" at South Side Middle School. 67 Hillsaide Ave. Dr. Rona Novick will lead the discussion. Open to the entire parenting community.

Wednesday, November 8: 7:30 PM

Fall fair. Members of the United Church of Rockville Centre, located at 430 Morris Avenue, have announced their annual fall fair. The event will include Mickey's homemade jellies,beanie babies baked goods, homemade soups and holiday crafts from Granny's Attic. Come and make the fall fair a success.

Saturday, November 18: 9 AM - 3 PM