Thursday, October 1, 2026
On the board
Board of Trustees Briefing
Jan. 5, 7 p.m., Village Hall
Board of Trustees Meeting
Jan. 9, 8 p.m., Village Hall
Community Events
Lady Cyclone Soccer Coat Drive
Through Dec. 23, South Side High School's Lady Cyclones girls' varsity soccer team will be holding a coat drive for those in need. The coats can be brought to the Recreation Center and they will be donated to local charities.
January Tree Pick-ups
The Sanitation Department announces curbside pick up of
discarded Christmas trees from Jan. 3 through Jan. 27. Please put trees at the curbside only on the designated day of the week for your neighborhood:
Mondays – South of Sunrise Highway
Tuesdays – North of Sunrise Highway and east of Long Beach Road
Wednesdays – North of Sunrise Highway, west of Long Beach Road, east of Hempstead Avenue to DeMott
Thursdays – North of Sunrise Highway and west of Hempstead Avenue
Rockville Centre Little League
registration
RVC Little League 2012 season registration for new players will take place at the Recreation Center on Jan. 4, 7 and 11. On Jan. 4 and 11, registration will take place between 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. and on Jan. 7 between 9 a.m. and noon. First time registrants must bring a birth certificate with a raised seal and proof of residency to the registration. Returning players may register online by visiting WWW.RVCLITTLELEAGUE.COM
Rockville Centre Community Fund Enchanted Winterland
The Rockville Centre Guild for the Arts presents “An All- American Concert” featuring Aaron Copland’s "Billy the Kid" at the Molloy College Madison Theatre, followed by food and festivities on the Molloy Public Square, Sunday, Jan. 29 beginning at 3 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the RVC Community Fund. Call the Mayor’s Office at (516) 678-9264 for ticket information.
At the Library
221 N. Village Ave.
(516) 766-6257
NEED HOMEWORK HELP?
Homework Helpers, a partnership program between the Sandel Senior Center Service Corps and the Rockville Centre Public Library offers help with homework to students in grades 1-6 every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday between the hours of 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. in the Children’s Room of the Library. For further details, contact the Children’s Room.
The Library’s Career Center is now open Saturdays! Hours of Operation: Mondays 9 am-noon, Tuesdays 1-5 pm, Saturdays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Also available, one-to-one Career Counseling Wednesdays from 6-9 pm by appointment. Contact the Adult Reference Desk for details.
This week at the library:
DEC. 22
Clases del Internet en Espanol
2 p.m. La biblioteca ofrece clases del Internet y correo electrónico en español. Para más información o para hacer una cita para una clase individual, contacte a Alene Scoblete al escritorio de referencia. ¡Es gratis!
DECEMBER 24
DECEMBER 25
DECEMBER 26
Library closed. Merry Christmas!
Dec. 27
Yoga
1 p.m. Lyengar Yoga instructor Joe Cilmi leads this popular class. Dress in comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat or soft towel. Participants must register at the Adult Reference Desk. There is a $25 non-refundable fee per six-week session.
Holiday Break Children’s
Movie Matinee
3 p.m. Join in the fun and watch The Smurfs on the big screen…free popcorn, too.
Dec. 28
Chi Gong
10:30 a.m. Join instructor Marianna Farina in this ancient Chinese healing art based on meditative movement and breathing techniques. There is a $25 non-refundable fee for a six-class session. Register at the Adult Reference Desk.
Knit 1, Purl 2
1 p.m. Join the circle of knitters and receive advice on how to proceed with projects in progress or learn how to knit if you don’t already know! Beginners should bring a chunky wool and #9 needles.
Evening Yoga with MaryClare
7 p.m. Traditional yoga instruction. Bring mats and wear appropriate attire. Register at the Adult Reference Desk. $25 non-refundable fee for six classes.
Dec. 29
Clases del Internet en Espanol
2 p.m. La biblioteca ofrece clases del Internet y correo electrónico en español. Para más información o para hacer una cita para una clase individual, contacte a Alene Scoblete al escritorio de referencia. ¡Es gratis!
Game Day
2:30 p.m. Register in the Children’s Room and enjoy your favorite games with our teen volunteers! Grades one and up.
The following art will be featured at your Library throughout the month of December:
Display Cases
Sheila Blunt
Ms. Blunt is a painter and potter whose work is characterized by sculpture, carving and other surface decoration. She is a regular exhibitor at juried art shows, many with the Alliance of Queens Artists and the National Art League. Her work has been displayed at the Cork Gallery, Lever House and the Federal Hall Museum in Manhattan, and a number of local libraries and galleries. She is an award winning participant in the Long Beach Craft Show.
Originally from Pennsylvania, Ms. Blunt received her Bachelors degree in Art Education from Penn State University and her Masters in Art Education from Pratt Institute. A secondary art teacher for more than 38 years, she has taught and worked in multiple media, predominately water color and acrylics. Retired from teaching, she finds that her many years of exploration with her students have enriched the personal style of her own work. She paints in her own studio and her poetry is created at Potter’s Wheel in Kew Gardens, Queens.
Helen Kraus Community Room Gallery
Watercolors by Jean Harper
Jean Harper is a resident of Bellmore and a member of the Rockville Center Village Art Club. She began studying painting as a young teenager and majored in art at Skidmore College. Most of her work is in watercolor and includes a wide range of subject matter. She exhibits regularly at local colleges, libraries and other venues.
At the Rec Center
50 South Park Ave.
111 N. Oceanside Road
(516) 678-9338 or 9339
Informational flyers on all activities are available on the village website at www.RVCNY.us.
Operation Christmas Child
The Recreation Department is collecting school supplies and toiletries for needy children. Donations, which must be in their original packaging , may be dropped off at the Rec Center Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. For information call (516) 678-9339.
Annual Mitten and Hat Tree
The Rockville Centre Parks and Recreation Department is again requesting residents to share their warm holiday feelings with those less fortunate by donating new hats and mittens of all sizes and colors. The donations will be hung on the Mitten and Hat Tree in the Rec Center lounge.
Winter Program Recreation
The winter program season begins the week of Jan. 3. Flyers are available at the Rec Center.
Birthday Parties and Rentals
The Rec Center offers age-appropriate birthday parties to Village residents for pre-school and elementary age children, seven days a week. All parties include an organized activity followed by refreshments and celebration time in the party room. Call (516) 678-9338 or 9339 for available dates and fee schedules.
Rooms at the John A. Anderson Recreation Center and the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center are available for rental to groups and organizations. Equipment rentals are also available. For reservations, visit the Rec Center office or call (516) 678-9338 or 9339.
Open Gym Program
The main gymnasium of the Rec. Center will be open for free-play basketball for grades 4 and up on Saturday afternoons from 2-4:30 p.m. The evening open gym for grades 6 and up is open from 7:30 to 10:15 p.m. Valid Recreation Cards for 2011-2012 are required.
Gift Certificates
RVC Recreation Department gift certificates are available for gift giving.
At the Sandel Center
50 South Park Ave.
(516) 678-9350
Any RVC senior 60 years or older is encouraged to find out about the programs and services offered. The Senior Center has joined Facebook. By becoming a friend of “Rockville Sandel” you can access the latest center information and see photos.
ONGOING
Sandel Senior Men’s Club
The club meets the first and third Tuesday of every month at 10 a.m. for breakfast and business. At 11 a.m., when available, guest speakers discuss topics of interest to men.
Social Work Services
Social Work Supervisor, Wendy Weinstock, MSW, is available for private consultation on a range of Social Work services such as housing and transportation, as well as individual and group counseling. Call Wendy at (516) 537-1162.
