Briefing session., Thursday, April 28, 7 p.m.; BOT meeting, Monday, May 2, 8:15 p.m.
Planning Board will meet at 1 College Place.
Wednesday, May 11, 7:30 p.m.
Zoning Board of Appeals will meet at 1 College Place.
May 11, 8 p.m.
Rockville Centre Public Library, 221 N. Village Ave., will hold a preliminary budget hearing.
Wednesday, April 27, 8 p.m.
Community events
Temple B'nai Sholom, 100 Hempstead Ave., schedule of services for the week of April 22.
Friday, April 22, 9 a.m., 6:30 p.m.;
First seder night, Mincha and Passover service, Saturday, April 23, 9 a.m., 6:30 p.m.; Sunday, April 24, first day of Passover/second seder night, Passover services, 9 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Monday, April 25, second day of Passover, 9 a.m. and 7:40 p.m.; Tuesday, April 26 through Thursday, April 28, Chol Hamoed services, 7 a.m. and 8 p.m.
Central Synagogue of Nassau County, 430 DeMott Ave.,Passover services are as follows:
Sunday, April 24, 10:30 a.m. Passover Festival service; Saturday, April 30, 10:30 a.m. Shabbat and Passover service and Yizkor
Newcomers' Club invites new neighbors and old to join the fun. The club offers bimonthly activities and social events throughout the year to become better acquainted with the community. Please contact Lynne Fay at (516) 536-7520 or Meredith Walker at (516) 764-8991 for membership information.
Ongoing
Saint Mark's United Methodist Church, 200 Hempstead Ave. holds services at 10 a.m. on Sunday mornings. Church School, for pre-school through high school students, is at 10 a.m. Prayer Group is held every Sunday at 4 p.m. All are welcome. For further information, call the church office at (516) 766-2080.
Ongoing
United Church of Rockville Centre, 430 Morris Ave., an Open and Affirming Congregation of the United Church of Christ, holds Sunday School for preschool through middle school Sunday's at 9:30 a.m. Church worship at 10:30 a.m.
Ongoing
Church of the Ascension, 71 North Village Ave., holds services on Sunday at 8 a.m., holy Eucharist, rite 1 and homily, at 10:30 a.m. choral Eucharist, rite 1 and sermon; Tuesday at 11 a.m., holy Eucharist, rite 2 and homily; and Saturday, in the garden weather permitting, at 5 p.m., holy Eucharist, rite 3 and homily. The children's Christian formation is on Sunday at 10:15 a.m.
Ongoing
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 240 Lincoln Ave., holds services Saturday at 5 p.m and Sunday at 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. Sunday School, for preschool through eighth grades is held at 10 a.m. on Sundays.
Ongoing
Oceanside Lutheran Church holds services Sundays at 10 a.m. Pre-school through eighth graders are welcome for Sunday school instruction, which also begins at 10 a.m. The church is located at 62 Davison Avenue, adjacent to the Oceanside Library, off Long Beach Road. For more info, call Barbara Swan at (516) 766-0136.
Ongoing
Give the Gift of Reading Central Synagogue's social action committee is collecting new and very-gently-used children's books to donate to local agencies such as the Child Care Council of N.C. and Winthrop Hospital. Just bring your books to the temple and deposit them in the boxes marked "Book Drive." Questions? Call Nancy at (516) 678-0062.
Through April 30
The Rockville Centre Soccer Club is holding registration for the Fall/Spring 2005-2006 soccer intramural season at the RVC Recreation Center located on Oceanside Road. To be eligible, children must be five years of age by Dec. 1, 2005. Players registering for the first time must bring a copy of their birth certificate. The fee is $100 per child with a family maximum of $400. Anyone registering after the official registration will be charged a $20 late fee. Questions? Call (516) 536-2422 or visit www.rvcsoccer.net.
April 21, May 11, 7 - 9 p.m.
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Rockville Centre Auxiliary for AHRC (Association for the Help of Retarded Children and Adults) invites the community to attend their annual spring luncheon and fashion show at the Pompei Restaurant in West Hempstead. Fashions by Dress Barn of West Hempstead. Tickets are $30 and may be purchased by calling Eileen Maroney at (516)536-5461 or Kathleen Saville (516) 678-4209. Please come and enjoy the day while helping to support the children and adults of AHRC.
Thursday, April 21, noon
St. Agnes Cathedral Schoolwill present "Fiddler on the Roof" in the Msgr. Melton Auditorium, 70 Clinton Ave., RVC. Under the direction of Loree Moran, seventh and eighth graders are hard at work getting ready for opening night. Tickets are $8 each and go on sale April 11. All seats are reserved. To purchase tickets, please call the school at (516) 678-5550.
April 21, 22, 23, 7:30 p.m.
RVC League for Mercy Medical Center are busy preparing for their gala fund-raiser "Moonlight in the Park."The proceeds will benefit the needs of the hospital's neonatal intensive care unit. The elegant dinner and fashion show will be held at The Carltun at Eisenhower Park. Tickets are $60 per person, and are now available. Tables of eight, 10 or 12 may be reserved by calling Meghan Mauch at (631) 667-2710. All are welcome!
Thursday evening, April 28
Seasonal Allergies: A Natural Approach will be a free workshop presented by Pina LoGuidice, ND, on the various components of the immune system and how they are affected by nutritional, emotional and environmental factors. This workshop is sponsored by Body-Mind Health, 119 N. Park Ave., Suite 201, RVC. For reservations and further information, please call (516) 678-3322.
Thursday, April 28, 7:45-8:45 p.m.
"The Amazing Earl"- a clown/mime will present the Parable of the Sower at Grace Lutheran Church, 400 Hempstead Ave., Malverne. This is a free program for all ages. Dinner is available for $5 with advanced reservations. For further information and reservations, please call (516) 599-6626.
Thursday, April 21, 7 p.m.;
dinner, 6 p.m.
"Fun Day" for children four through 11 and the young at heart, will be held at the Grace Lutheran Church, 400 Hempstead Ave., Malverne Enjoy games, crafts, a treasure hunt, a Bible story, refreshments and more. Admission is free. For information, please call (516) 599-6626.
Saturday, April 30, 10 a.m.-noon
Open House at Nassau Community College - High school students, transfer students, people changing careers and those considering a college education are welcome to stop by NCC's Physical Education Building Field House for an Open house. Faculty and staff will be available to provide information about the more than 60 degree certificate programs offered at the college, while expert counselors will be on hand to answer questions. For more information, visit www.ncc.edu, or call (516) 572-7347.
Sunday, May 1, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
United Church of Rockville Centre, 430 Morris Avenue, between Princeton and Hamilton Streets, will hold its annual Mother's Day plant sale. This sale is noted in the community for quality flats of plants, and potted as well as hanging baskets. There will also be a gift boutique. Don't miss Grandma's Kitchen, where you can delight in homemade cakes, cookies and jellies. If you're looking for treasures, check out Granny's Attic, a perennial favorite.
Saturday, May 7, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., rain or shine
CATS, 188 Maple Ave., RVC, invites the community to an Audobon Society of New York presentation of Raptors: Predators of the Sky. Meet mighty birds of prey up close and hear from trained experts about their lives and habits in the wild. Both CATS members and non-members are invited. A small donation for families and individuals is suggested. For additional info, call the CATS office at (516) 763-1299.
Monday, May 20, 3:30 p.m.
Memorial Day Parade will have a grand celebration at Veterans Park located at the RVC Recreation Center. The parade steps off at Parking Field #2 behind Dr. Terry's Animal Hospital, and goes down Maple Avenue, ending at Veterans' Memorial Park. This year's honoree is Army Lt. Colonel Paul Casazza, who recently returned from Iraq.
Monday, May 30. 10 a.m.
spotlight on seniors
Sandel Senior Center50 South Park Avenue
Duplicate Bridge is bridge at its best. Play a leisurely paced 21-hand duplicate game on Sunday afternoons. With plenty of on-site parking available and coffee, tea and cake served, what could be easier or more fun? Partner not necessary. Fee is $7 per session; $5 for Sandel members with membership card. For further information, please call (516) 678-9245.
Sundays, April 17; May 1 & 15; June 5 & 26
Pre-game play is from 1 - 1:45 p.m., duplicate game starts at 1:45 p.m. sharp
Defensive Driving Course will be held through the AARP. Taking this course will help seniors save on their insurance premiums. RVC residents over the age of 55 are welcome to sign up for the two-session block. In-person registration at Sandel. A driver's license and a check for $10 made payable to AARP is needed. For further info, please call (516) 678-9350.
Thursdays, April 21, 28, 6:30 p.m.
At Molloy
The Siena Women's Center
will be presenting its 9th annual "Women of Spirit" symposium in the Hays Theatre in the Wilbur Arts Center. This event is open to the public. At the conclusion of the symposium, a wine and cheese reception will be held in the Arts Gallery, Kellenberg Hall to celebrate Molloy's current exhibition, "Lands of Dominic, Lands of Catherine, Ever Ancient, Ever New." For more information or to register for this event, please contact Darlene Martin at (516) 678-5000 ext. 6302.
Friday, April 22, 9:30 a.m. -4 p.m.
