Thursday, October 1, 2026
On the board
Neighborhood Watch Meeting
The Rockville Centre Police Department will hold an informational meeting at Village Hall on Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. to explain its Neighborhood Watch program to interested residents. The program organizes neighbors to be extra eyes and ears for the police to help prevent and reduce crime. The meeting will explain the philosophy and operation of the program and will see to identify residents willing to become Block Captains in the program, which does not include patrolling.
Planning Board Meeting
Sept. 18, 7 p.m., Village Hall
Zoning Board Meeting
Sept. 19, 7:30 p.m. Village Hall
Community Events
Used cleat collection
Members of the 8th grade South Side Middle School soccer team will be on hand at the Boys/Girls Soccer Kick-off Classic at Seklos Sports Complex on Sept. 7 starting at 6 p.m. to collect used soccer cleats in good condition. Donations will help ensure that children around the world have the equipment they need to play soccer. The collection will continue in the SSMS cafeteria and Soccer Station through the fall.
Defensive Driving Class at
the Church of the Ascension
A National Safety Council defensive driving course for insurance and point reduction will be given at the Church of the Ascension, 71 North Village Ave. on Sept. 8 from 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. For information and to register, call (631) 360-9720. The cost is $45.
Casting call: Open audition
for classically-trained dancers
and singers
On Sept. 8 and 9 at 10 a.m. for dancers and 12 p.m. for singers, the Madison Theatre at Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave. will hold a audition for its Family Concert Series Presents … ”An Afternoon of Pas De Deux” with the Children’s Orchestra Society (COS) Orchestra. The performance date is Nov. 4 at 3 p.m. The audition is open to classically trained ballet, pointe and jazz dancers ages 15-to-24, both male and female. All performers should also be prepared with a one-minute solo. To schedule an appointment contact the Box Office at (516) 678-5000 ext. 7715.
Homecoming — Housewarming
Sept. 9. St. Mark's United Methodist Church,, 200 Hempstead Ave., invites members, friends, family and neighbors to a reception at St. Mark's Parsonage from 11:15 — 2 p.m. following Sunday morning worship at 10 a.m. R.S.V.P. to the church office at (516) 766-2080 or the Parsonage at (516) 764-2610.
RVC Homemakers Club
Fall is almost here and members of the Rockville Centre Homemakers will hold their first meeting after the summer recess on Sept. 11 at 10 a.m. in the RVC Recreation Center, 111 N. Oceanside Road. The Homemakers is a non-profit organization that goes above and beyond to help local groups, like food pantries, abused women and veterans' families. They give crocheted hats for premies to local hospitals, shawls and lap robes to cancer patients and manufacturers coupons to veterans families, collecting $75,000 of those last year. The Homemakers are a group of talented women who meet each Tuesday to share their knowledge of cooking, sewing, knitting and various crafts with other members. They welcome anyone interested to check them out and become one of the newest members of the club. If you have any questions, call Karen Alterson at (516) 318-6771.
September concert and World Trade Center steel dedication
On Sept. 11 at 12:30 p.m. Molloy College will hold a Mass in its Sacred Heart Chaple followed at 3:15 by a dedication of World Trade Center steel and a 3:30 concert in its Public Square. The September Concert Foundation was created for the sole purpose of organizing an annual music festival in New York in remembrance of the events of Sept. 11, 2001 and a celebration of our universal humanity. This year, Molloy College has been the recipient of a piece of the Steel from the World Trade Center (WTC.) A sculpture has been created using the steel and it will be displayed on the Molloy College campus. The community is invited join in the dedication of the WTC sculpture and for the annual September Concert highlighting songs and music performed by Molloy students and community members. No charge for this event. For information, contact Cathy Muscente at (516) 678-5000 ext. 6218 or cmuscente@molloy.edu.
Tree of Life Yoga
Central Synagogue of Nassau County, 430 DeMott Ave., is again sponsoring a Fall session, with evening classes of yoga. The classes are open to yoga students of all levels. The Tree of Life Yoga will be offering a series of 12 classes, beginning on Sept. 13, at 6:30 p.m. — a new day and time. You may pay as you go for $15 a class. Members of the community are invited to participate. All new participants may attend the Sept. 13th class at no charge. For additional information, including specific class dates ,contact the office at (516) 766-4300 or visit www.centralsy.org/community/treeoflifeyoga .
Rockville Centre Newcomers Club
Members of the community are invited to the RVC Newcomers Club annual board meeting on Sept. 13 at 8 p.m. at 122 Hempstead Ave.
Nominations for new board members will be accepted and elections will be held. The Newcomers Club is a community-based organization that sponsors social events throughout the year to help residents, old and new, get the most out of living in our village. The Newcomers Club organizes a wide variety of events for ladies, couples and the whole family, designed to appeal to all interests, promote community businesses and support local charities.
"Relevant Octogenarians:
Mayor Ed Koch, Rupert Murdoch, Paul Volcker"
Congregation B’nai Sholom-Beth David presents the first entry in the Irwin Ralph Memorial 92 Y Live Fall 2012 program schedule on Sept. 13 at 7:30 p.m. Leonard Lopate, moderator; Dr. Deborah Marin, scientific advisor. The American population is aging because of advances in healthcare and pharmaceutical technologies, a retirement age of 58 may become the norm, and longevity is projected to exceed 83 years. Hear the panel share relevant information and wisdom for “young retirees.” For reservations and more information, contact the B’nai Sholom-Beth David office at (516) 764-4100 or check its website:www.bnaisholombethdavid.org. Refreshments will be served.
Stop World Hunger tennis
tournament
Starts Sept. 15. Event consists of men's singles, women's singles, men's doubles, women's doubles and mixed doubles. Registration fee is $6 for singles and $10 for doubles. Divisions are created according to ability level and location. Players schedule their own matches at mutually convenient times and sites. Registration deadline is Sept. 7. Moneys raised benefit Catholic Relief Services and food is collected for hungry Long Island neighbors. Applications are available at more than 30 tennis facilities across Long Island or by
writing to Stop World Hunger Tennis, 53 Elm Place, Amityville, NY 11701. For more information, call Matt at (631) 789-3518.
Village Art Club
The Village Art Club will begin its new season with a female model. Bring your pencils and pads and join them on Sept. 20 at 7 p.m. in the downstairs meeting room of the Rockville Centre Public Library, 221 North Village Ave.
Indie Singer-Songwriter Kevin Devine at Molloy College
On Sept 26 at 8 p.m. Kevin Devine, an American songwriter and musician from New York will perform at the school's Madison Theatre. Devine, who is known for alternately introspective and political lyric and melodic acoustic guitar tunes. He cites his influences as Bob Dylan, Elliott Smith, Guns N’Roses, Brother Paramo and Nirvana, among others. Long Island Singer Rich Albergo to open for Devine. Orchestra/Mezzanine seats are $20. Student discount with valid ID. Contact Beth Kurot, at( 516) 678-5000 ext. 7714 or box office,
ext. 7715 or www.madisontheatreny.org.
Italian singer Giada Valenti's "Tribute To Love" Show at Molloy
On Sept. 29 at 8 p.m.,Madison Theatre at Molloy College will present Italian singer and songwriter Giada Valenti who takes her audience on a romantic tour performing a selection of the most beautiful love songs from the 60s, 70s and 80s. Recently featured on ABC, CBS, NBC and PBS television, Giada sings and interprets hit after hit of the most famous songs from artist such as The Beatles, The Carpenters, The Doors, Journey, Perry Como, Edit Piaf, Robert Flack, Tony Bennett, Mina, Dusty Springfield, Shirley Bassey, Bette Midler and more. It’s a show that will make you fall in love with love again! Orchestra seats $35-$55, Mezzanine $25. Student discount with valid ID. For groups of four or more, special discounts are available. For four or more, save 10 percent by using Code GIADA10. For 10 or more, save 15 percent by using Code GIADA15. For 20 or more, save 20 percent by using Code GIADA20. Contact Beth Kurot, at (516) 678-5000 ext. 7714, box office, ext. 7715 or www.madisontheatreny.org
Nassau Veterans Resource Center
Help for veterans and returning servicemen and women in filing claims, getting whatever federal, state and local benefits are due them, finding jobs. Also collecting all forms of clothing and toiletries for homeless veterans and the men and women still serving overseas. At American Legion Post 303, 197 Maple Ave., every Friday from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information, call (516) 764-9740.
At the Library
221 N. Village Ave.
(516) 766-6257
New hours
Now open on Sundays from 1-5.
Career Center
The Career Center is open on Saturdays. Five computers are available for your job search needs. All computers are equipped with Win-Way Resume Preparation software, MS Word and Office programs. Inter-net access and bookmarked job search websites. Printing is available for resumes and cover letters. Hours of operation are: Mondays 9 a.m.-noon, Tuesdays 1-5 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Also available: One-to-one Career Counseling on Wednesdays from 6-9 p.m. by appointment. Contact the Adult Reference Desk for details.
This week at your library:
SEPT. 6
Yoga with Joe
3:30 p.m. Join everybody’s favorite yoga instructor at an additional time. There is a $25 non-refundable fee for a six-class session. Register at the Adult Reference Desk
SEPT. 7
Rhyme Time
10-11 a.m. Play and circle time for babies ages 4-14 months along with a parent or caregiver. Sign up in Children’s Room.
SEPT. 8
Empire Safety Council Defensive Driving
9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Register for this cost saving, point reducing course at the Adult Reference Desk or by telephone. Fee payable day of instruction to Empire Safety Council. Drivers 55 and over, $25; all other drivers $40.
SEPT. 10
Book Chats with Anna
1 p.m Join Anna for a lively discussion of "11/22/63" by Stephen King.
Empire Safety Council Defensive Driving, Part I
6-9 p.m. Register for this cost saving, point reducing course at the Adult Reference Desk or by telephone. Fee payable day of instruction to Empire Safety Council. Drivers 55 and over, $25; all other drivers $40. Participants must attend both Parts I and II.
SEPT. 11
Beginner Internet
10:30 a.m. Register at the Adult Reference Desk to learn how to the basics of Internet use including how to click and Google.
Yoga with Joe
12:30 p.m. Join everybody’s favorite yoga instructor at an additional time. There is a $25 non-refundable fee for a six-class session. Register at the Adult Reference Desk.
Evening Books with Edna Ritzenberg
7:15 p.m. Join the group in discussing Ward Just’s "Rodin’s Debutante."
SEPT. 12
Knit 1, Purl 2
1 p.m. Join resident knitter Paula Picow and learn a new skill or enhance a current one. Bring projects or yarn and needles.
Empire Safety Council Defensive Driving, Part II
6-9 p.m. Register for this cost saving, point reducing course at the Adult Reference Desk or by telephone. Fee payable day of instruction to Empire Safety Council. Drivers 55 and over, $25; all other drivers $40. Participants must attend both Parts I and II.
Evening Yoga with Mary Clare
7 p.m. Traditional yoga instruction. $25 nonrefundable fee for six sessions. Register at the Adult Reference Desk.
SEPT. 13
A Passion for Painting with Iris Gorenberg
10 am-noon. This art class offers instruction in all media and includes discussions of what’s new in the art world including current gallery and museum shows. All levels welcome. Please pick up supply list suggestions and register at the Adult Reference Desk. Class will meet Sept. 13,20,27; Oct. 4,11,18. There is a $25 non-refundable fee for this program.
Yoga with Joe
3:30 p.m. Join everybody’s favorite yoga instructor at an additional time. There is a $25 non-refundable fee for a six-class session. Register at the Adult Reference Desk.
ON DISPLAY AT THE LIBRARY:
The following art will be featured throughout the month of September:
Archival Photos: Old School in RVC Upper Concourse Gallery
Be sure to take a look at this collection of photographs featuring school buildings of yesteryear, including the very first high school on the south shore of Long Island (hint: you might recognize it as our current Village Hall).
Dichroic Jewelry and Glass Art by Judyanne Creations Display Cases
Judy Bick and Anne Sunshine are
co-owners of Judyanne Creations. Together they design unique glass art and dichroic jewelry using warm glass techniques. They have found warm glass to be a perfect way to employ imagination and creativity, combining colors and textures into one-of–a-kind fused glass art pieces much sought after by collectors.
Lower Concourse Gallery
"Mostly Maine"
Watercolors by Pat Hoshino
Pat Hoshino is a Long Island artist who began working in watercolors and instantly fell in love with the medium. Her affinity for the medium is clearly evident in her work. A representational painter, her subjects are most often flowers, landscapes, and interesting people. The majority of her landscapes are of New England, especially Maine, and of Long Island. Pat is well known for her paintings of the chessmen in Washington Square Park, as well as, her personal favorite, Golden Girls, of three women sitting on a park bench in San Francisco. Hoshino has been an artist member of the National Art League for more than 20 years having studied with a number of nationally acclaimed teachers. Her work has been widely exhibited at both local and national shows, and has received numerous accolades.
Helen Kraus Community Room Gallery and Small Community Room Gallery
Sept. 4—27
Town of Hempstead
EASEL Annual Show
The lower level galleries will feature the artistic efforts of members of Town of Hempstead’s Experienced Art Students Enrichment League or EASEL in September. Many members of this creative and spirited group have won awards and exhibited across the region. EASEL holds meetings every Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Oceanside Senior Center, 2900 Rockaway Ave. Programs include art demonstrations, field trips, workshops, discussions and, most importantly, the opportunity for members to meet and collaborate with fellow artists. Membership is free of charge. Please bring your own art supplies and materials. For additional information contact Hempstead Town’s Department of Senior Enrichment at (516) 485.8100.
Sept. 29—Oct. 18
What Could Have Been
RVC Youth Council’s Substance Abuse Awareness Campaign
Students and community members came together to create mannequins dedicated to the memory of talented artists, writers and performers whose lives ended too soon due to substance abuse. The result was this
creative tribute and awareness
campaign.
At the
Rec Center
111 N. Oceanside Road
(516) 678-9338 or 9339
Informational flyers on all activities are available on the village website at www.RVCNY.us. Call (516) 678-9338 for recreation schedules and fees or visit the village web site, www.rvcny.us
Kids Fest
The annual Kids Fest free open house celebration at the Rec Center is scheduled for Sept. 15 from noon to 4 p.m. As always, there will be refreshments, give-aways, pony rides and other attractions for Rockville Centre families to enjoy. Representatives from all the village's sports organizations will attend, as well as the Rockville Centre Police and Fire departments, the Post Office, the Library, the Guild for the Arts, the Lions Club and many others.
Fall Nursery School
There are a limited number of openings in the Fall 2012 nursery school classes at the John A. Anderson Recreation Center, 111 North Oceanside Road for children entering kindergarten in September 2013 or 2014. Classes follow the Rockville Centre public school holiday schedule. Openings are in the morning and afternoon classes. There are also opportunities for extended day programs.
Classes begin Sept. 10. Call (516) 678-9339 for further information.
Fall program registration
Registration is now being accepted for the Fall programs that begin the week of Sept. 17. All registrations are first-come, first-served and all participants must have valid 2012-2013 Recreation Center membership card. New programs offered this year include: Happy Piano, Baby Bounce & Jamboree, Roll Around Fun Card, Bricks for Kids, Jr. Gourmet Cooking, Artful Adventures, Fencing, Schoolhouse Chess, All 4 One Yoga, as well as the Rec. Center’s competition and training gymnastics teams. Detailed flyers are available at the Rec Center or by calling 678-9338 or 9339.
Gymnastics tryouts
Tryouts for the Rec Center gymnastics teams will be held the week of Sept. 10. Candidates must pre-register. A parents meeting is scheduled for Sept. 8 at 11 a.m. Call Ginger at (516) 678-9238 for information.
Bicycle Safety Week
The RVC Parks and Recreation Department and the Police Department, in cooperation with the RVC P.T.A., will again offer the Cycle With Care program at the five elementary schools during September.
Anyone wishing to register a bicycle must see that it is equipped with strong brakes, a warning device (bell, horn or whistle), front and rear reflectors at least 3-inches square, reflectors on pedals, and reflective tires or wheels with reflectors on the spokes. The inspections will take place at Wilson and Riverside schools on Sept. 11; at Covert and Watson schools on Sept. 12; and at Hewitt School on Sept. 13.
Part-time jobs available
Residents who are at least 16 years old may apply to work part-time on weekday and weekend programs, parties and special events. Applications are available at the Rec. Center's office.
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.
Garden Party
Sept. 14 at 1 p.m. Enjoy the last few days of summer. Wear your favorite sundress and hat one last time. Ice cream sundaes. $4 pp
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., guest speakers discuss topics of interest to men.
Social Work Services
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.
Special Religious Service
Mass for Deceased Children
Msgr. William Koenig will celebrate a Mass for Deceased Children at St. Agnes Cathedral on Sept. 15 at 12:30 p.m. Come early to inscribe a child's name in the "Book of Families." All are welcome. Refreshments to follow in the Rectory Meeting Room. For information, call (516) 678-1294.
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