On the board

School Board will meet in Room 112 or 103 of South Side High School, 143 Shepherd Street.

Tuesday, September 19: 8:30 PM

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

Monday, September 25: 8:15 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.

Through September 24

Fridays & Saturdays: 8 PM

Sundays: 2 PM

Community events

Long-term healthcare seminar, held at the Church of the Ascension, 71 North Village Avenue. An attorney form Robert, Lerner & Robert will focus on issues related to aging and elder care. The seminar is free but registration is strongly encouraged.For more info, call (631) 665-7701.

Monday, September 18: 7:30 PM

Fine arts & crafts sale will be held at the St. Mark's United Methodist Church, 200 Hempstead Avenue. $1 for adults over 16. Free raffle. Refreshments for sale.Hand crafts 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

Benefit dinner/auction to benefit the Rockville Centre public schools will be held at P.F. Chang's in Westbury, 1504 Old Country Road in Westbury. For more info, call Christopher Scimone at 536-2020.

Monday, September 28: 6:30 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

Marriage seminar at the Vineyard Church, 251 Merrick Road in RVC. "Building a Marriage that Lasts" is a practical seminar of hope and healing for husbands and wives with Don and Nancy Anderson.Topics include: renewing your visions; keys to deeper unity; and dealing with fear and hurt, among others. $25 for individuals $25; $35 for married couples.

Friday, September 29: 6-10:30 PM Saturday, September 30: 9 AM - 10 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

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.

Exhibit: throughout September

Reception: Sunday, September 17: 2 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: 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

Men's club monthly meeting will feature Lawrence Levy, Newsday's award winning columnist. 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

Sing-a-long with RVC resident, Fran Baricelli, who will lead a series of songfests that will have you and your youngster singing and dancing.

Monday, September 18:

10AM & 10:30 AM

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

Village Art Club will open its Fall 2000 program with a demonstration in mixed media Admission is free and open to non-members.For information, please call 437-9765.

Tuesday, September 19: 7 PM

Storycrafts for grades 1-3. In observance of Hispanic Heritage Month, the September storycraft will celebrate a culture rich in customs and traditions.

Monday, September 25: 4 PM

Mothers/daughters book discussion. Each month a book is read and shared by girls in grades 4, 5 and 6 and their moms. A lively discussion takes place in a relaxed atmosphere with light refreshments. September's title is "Alice Rose & Sam," by Kathryn at the circulation desk.

Tuesday, September 26: 7 PM

Parent/child workshop. For parents and children ages 1-3. Siblings up to age 5 are also welcome. Play together, create a craft together, and meet new people in a creative environment.

Registration begins 9/27 for October programs

At the colleges

Molloy College

1000 Hempstead Avenue

(516) 678-5000

Lecture/presentation sponsored by the Center of Christian/ Jewish Studies will focus on the history and change in attitude of the Oberammergau Passion Play, a traditional, religious drama containing anti-Semitic dialogue and imagery.

Tuesday, October 3: 7:30 PM

At the Hospitals

Mercy Medical Center

1000 North Village Avenue

(516) 705-1021

Free leg-pain screening is being offered by staff of Mercy Medical Center. People who are suffering from leg pain are invited to call for a required appointment.

Tuesday, September 19: 4-7 PM

Wednesday, September 20: 4-7 PM

Men's Golf classic will be held at two locations this year: North Shore and Engineers Country clubs. Following a day of golf, a dinner will be held at Engineers. All proceeds will go toward capital improvement programs at Mercy Medical Center in RVC. Call for more information.

Monday, September 18



Support groups are being held at the Medical Center for those dealing with the loss of a loved one. For more information, call Sister Mary Jane Brustman at 485-3060.

Those who have lost a spouse.(Six-week program)

Tuesday, September 19: 7:30 PM

Adults who have lost a parent.(six-week program)

Thursday, September 21: 7:30 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 P.M.