Arts, Music & Theater

Summer Musical, featuring the Broadhollow Centre Stage Players: "The Wizard of Oz." Centre Stage is located in the Wilbur Arts Center at Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Avenue. Join Dorothy and her friends on a trip down the yellow brick road in the search of the wizard. General admission is $5 For more information call the box office at (631) 581-2700.

Thursday, August 17: 11 AM

Monday, August 21: 11 AM

Musical, featuring the Broadhollow Centre Stage Players: "The Sound of Music." The true story of a young nun who fills a household with Rogers and Hammerstein's melodies. Centre Stage is located in the Wilbur Arts Center at Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Avenue. $10 for students 16 and under. For more information, call the box office at (631) 581-2700.

Friday: August 18: 8:30 PM

Saturday: August 19: 8:30 PM

Sunday: August 20: 3 & 7 PM

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

Rockville Centre Choral Society holds weekly rehearsals at the St. Mark's Univeted 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

Tennis courts are open for the summer season. Must have valid rec card plus court fees.

Daily, 8 AM-8 PM

Spotlight on Seniors

Sandel Senior Center

50 South Park Avenue

(516) 678-9350

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

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

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

Ballroom Dancing instruction and practice.

Mondays: 12 PM



Food shopping for seniors who need assistance getting to and from local groceries. Volunteers provide transportation from the Center.

Tuesdays: 9:30 AM

Exercise program includes aerobics specifically geared toward seniors.

Tuesdays: 1 PM

Lido Beach program with free TOH transportation. Sign-ups necessary one week in advance. $2 donation. Free summer beach pass from TOH Dept. of Senior Enrichment needed for Lido Beach admission on weekdays. Limit 20.

Wednesdays: 10 AM

Fridays: 9:30 AM

Yoga is taught in the "seated" position, making movements easier.

Wednesdays: 10 AM

Computer instruction for all levels.

Thursdays: 9:30 AM

At the Libraries

RVC Public Library

221 No. Village Avenue

(516) 766-6257

Exhibit of cross-stiching, featuring the work of Mark Treshe. "Americana" includes scenes of historical interest and social interest in American life.

Throughout August

Discover gardening for grades 3 and up. This unique program teaches children about the joys of gardening through storytelling and music. All participants will take home their own planting.

Thursday, August 17: 1:30 PM

Story/craft program.Children in grades 1 - 3 can participate in this hands-on activity that includes storytelling and craftmaking. All participants will take home their own hand-made craft.

Thursday, August 17: 7 PM

Teens and Tots. This 'read-to-me' program utilizes the buddy system, as teens pair up with 3 to 5-year-olds in a reading session.

Thursday, August 17: 7 PM

Chess nuts. Chess Master and tournament-level champion, Mark Ritter, will give instruction and tips on how to play the game to beginners and intermediate players in grades 3-6.

Thursday, August 17: 7 PM



Art instruction: in watercolor painting for beginners. In these 2-hour programs, Eva Ullman will provide watercolor painting instruction for all ages, at all levels of expertise. Explore basic techniques or expand your skills in painting, using watercolor and acrylics. Students should bring pencil and paper to class. No registration is necessary.

Tuesday: August 22:

10 AM-12 PM

Lecture on macular degeneration with Bill Dale, from the Helen Keller Services for the Blind. Program will offer an overview of major eye diseases as wel. All are welcome.

Friday, August 18: 11 AM

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 August & September

Film: "The Cider House Rules," depicting the life of an orphan.

Monday, August 21:

1:30 & 7:30 PM

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

Blood drive to help alleviate the current critical blood shortage on Long Island. Any healthy individual over 110 pound and between the ages of 17 and 76 may donate blood. Donors should have eaten and should bring reading glasses and ID. To register, please call Rita O'Keefe at 705-2068.

Wednesday, August 23:

8 AM-3:45 PM

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