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 ponys, 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

Carnival at the Center will include games, prizes, refreshments and a whole lot of fun. Seniors are encouraged to bring grandchildren or young friends. $2 admission.

Thursday, August 24: 1-3 PM

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 three sopranos, including Lucille Villa, Terry Kerns and Harriett Johnston, will perform an afternoon concert.Refreshments will be served.

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



Oceanside Public Library

30 Davison Ave.

(516) 766-2360

Exhibit: "Around the World," is a series of photographs by Freeport resident Budd Sasloff. An avid traveler, Mr. Sasloff has photographed landscapes and street scenes from "Hong Kong Harbor," "Louisiana Bayou," and "Quebec City." The show is on view in the lower level art gallery.

Through the end of September

Summer chess club for young adults, grades 6-12. Play for fun and get tips from chess master Joel Salman. Six sessions.

Tuesdays: 7 PM

Ongoing career counseling. Individual consultations will be held with professional career counselor Judith Albert who provides strategies for approaching the current job market and offers assistance with resume writing,interview techniques, salary negotiations and more. Call for an appointment.

At the Hospitals

Mercy Medical Center

1000 North Village Avenue

(516) 255-2242

Toning for two classes for pregnant women who have completed their first trimester, or post-partum women beg. 4 weeks after delivery. Program includes low-impact aerobics and relaxation training. Classes are monitored by a licensed physical therapist and held at Mercy's Physical Therapy Facility, 128 Atlantic Avenue in Lynbrook. For more info call 705-2630.

Mondays & Wednesdays: 7 PM

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

Breast feeding support at Home Care America, 310 Merrick Road, Rockville Centre.

Tuesday, September 5: 2:30 PM

Teen pregnancy/child birth class will be held at the Hospital, in conference room #4.

Wednesday, September 6:

3:30-5:30 PM

At the Y

South Shore Jewish Y

15 Neil Court, Oceanside

(516) 766-4341

Theatre: The classic murder mystery by Agatha Christie, "Mousetrap," will be performed at the South Shore Jewish Y. Tickets are $10 for members and $12 for non-members. An additional $1 will be charged for tickets purchased at the door. Advance reservations will be accepted until September 10

Sunday, September 17: 2 P.M.