On the board

Zoning Board of Appeals, will meet in the Court Room in Village Hall, One College Place.
Wednesday, September 13: 8 PM

Arts, Music & Theater

Musical: "Phantom," produced by The Gray Wig players at Hofstra University's John Cranford Adams Playhouse. Phantom features RVC resident Craig Woythaler. Tickets are $22, $20 for seniors and non-Hofstra students; all proceeds benefit Hofstra scholarships.
September 8-24
Fridays & Saturdays: 8 PM
Sundays: 2 PM

Community events

Community garage sale, hosted by the St. Marks United Methodist Church of RVC, 200 Hempstead Avenue. To participate, or for more information, call 766-2080 (days) or 481-8524 (eves). $20 donation per space. Table rentals available at $5 each.
Saturday, September 9: 9 AM-3 PM (rain or shine)
Theater presentation by the adult education and Sisterhood at Temple B'nai Sholom, 100 Hempstead Avenue. This production entitled, "Mr. and Ms. Manners go to Shul," is free and open to the public.
Monday, September 11: 8:15 PM
Fine arts & crafts sale will be held at the St. Mark's United Methodist Church, 200 Hempstead Avenue. Admission: $1 for adults over 16. Free raffle. Refreshments for sale. All items for sale will be hand crafted including: decoys, jewelry, woodworking and paintings, Irish photos, bird houses, and pottery.
Saturday, September 23:
10 AM -5 PM
Sunday, September 24:
12 PM-5 PM
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

At the Rec Center

111 North Oceanside Road
(516) 678-9338/9339
Annual Rec Center Kidsfest. This open house features games and rides, refreshments and information booths for local organizations. Ride the pony, watch the demonstrations, and learn about your community.
Saturday, September 9: 12-4 PM
Tennis courts are open for the summer season. Must have valid rec card plus court fees.
Daily, 8 AM-8 PM
Registration for fall programs at the Center.
Ongoing

Spotlight on Seniors

Sandel Senior Center
50 South Park Avenue
(516) 678-9350
Closing.The Center will be closed for one week for vacation. Some staff will be on hand for emergencies.
August 28-September 5
Art Exhibition.The artwork of Adele Kraetz, a former Sandel staff member. Ms. Kraetz' body of work is largely figurative and has appeared in a number of juried art shows. She has been awarded several prize ribbons. Interested members of the community are invited to meet the artist, view her artwork and listen to a discussion of her work at a reception to be held on 9/17 at 2-4 P.M.
Exhibit will run through September
Lunch for Chris Amato.Seniors will show their appreciation for the efforts of retiring village trustee, Chris Amato, on their behalf. All are welcome. Call for reservations.
Friday, September 8: 12 PM
Bridge lessons will be given at the start of the center's fall schedule. Linda Pickens, an experienced and lively bridge instructor is known for her enthusiastic and fun teaching style. Take this opportunity to brush up on techniques and renew old skills. Educational materials are provided.
Thursdays, beginning September 7:
9:30 AM
Concert: The Long Island Banjo Society will bring its unique sound to the Senior Center for a free concert. Refreshments will be served. Their toe-tappin' beat is created by 80 members.
Sunday, September 10: 2 PM
Flea market: shop for a variety of quality used goods at bargain prices. Household goods, gift items, jewelry, clothing, books, bric-a-brac, are among the items displayed for sale. To donate items in good condition, please call 678-9245 days; or 764-0345 weekends.
Saturday, September 16:
11 AM-12 PM
Men's club monthly meeting will feature guest speaker, Lawrence Levy, in September. Mr. Levy is a member of Newsday's editorial board and an award winning columnist in the paper's Viewpoints section. His weekly column focuses on local and state politics and suburban issues, particularly those affecting the poor and children.
Tuesday, September 19: 11 AM
Film: "Anna and the King," will be shown as part of the Sunday Cinema Series. The film will be shown on the Center's 60" TV.
Sunday, September 24: 2 PM
Golf lessons will be offered to improve your game, learn new techniques, and to meet other players!
Tuesdays: 9 AM
Food shopping for seniors who need assistance getting to and from local groceries. Volunteers provide transportation from the Center.
Tuesdays: 9:30 AM

At the Libraries

RVC Public Library
221 No. Village Avenue
(516) 766-6257
Exhibit of cross-stitching, featuring the work of Mark Treshe. "Americana" includes scenes of historical interest and social interest in American life.
Throughout August
Computer fundamentals, a workshop comprised of five 3-hour classes will cover Windows, Word 2000 and the spreadsheet program Excel 2000. Instruction will also be offered in e-mail, the internet, the use of a digital camera, a scanner and a graphics program. A $50 non-refundable fee is required. Register now at the Adult Reference desk.
Thursdays: September 7, 14,
21 & 28
Elder law seminar, led by RVC attorney, John Bigler, will center around financial and estate planning and Medicaid. Mr. Bigler is a former chairman of the Nassau County Bar Association Committee of Social Services and Health Advocacy and a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. A question and answer session will be open to the public.
Friday, September 8: 1 PM
Travel series with photographer and lecturer, Barbara Margolies of RVC will center on Ethiopia. View slides of rock-hewn churches in the ancient north, travel to the desert area in the south and the exotic River region.
Tuesday, September 12: 7:30 PM
Lecture/presentation. Trash or Treasure, Part II, focuses on the fascinating world of memorabilia collecting from the 1945 to the present. Eddie Costello invites each participant to bring in ONE item for a free appraisal.
Thursday, September 14: 7 PM

At the Hospital

South Nassau Communities Hospital
2445 Oceanside Road
(516) 763-3919
Parents support group. At the counseling center, 2277 Grand Avenue in Baldwin.
Saturday, September 2: 10-10:45 AM
Pre-anxiety/depression screening. At the counseling center, 2277 Grand Avenue in Baldwin.
Monday, September 4: 3-4 PM
Bereavement support group. At the counseling center, 2277 Grand Avenue in Baldwin.
Monday, September 4: 7-8 PM
Divorce/separated support. At the counseling center, 2277 Grand Avenue in Baldwin.
Monday, September 4: 7-8 PM

At college

Molloy College
1000 Hempstead Avenue
(516) 678-5000
Open house: The Continuing Education and Professional Development Departments offer many courses and certificate programs for personal and professional enrichment. Explore your opportunities at Molloy's fall open house to be held at the Hays Theater in the Wilbur Arts building. Registration will take place in the Quealy Hall gymnasium. Instructors and course catalogs will be available.
Sunday, September 10: 12 PM