May 27, 7:30 p.m., Village Hall.
Village Board of Trustees Briefing
June 4, 7 p.m., Village Hall.
Village Board of Trustees Meeting
June 8, 8:15 p.m., Village Hall.
Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
June 10, 8 p.m., Village Hall.
Village Elections
June 16, 6 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
June 24, 8 p.m., Village Hall.
Community events
Friends of Kevin Glynn Fundraiser
May 27 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at MacArthur Park, 1 Maple Ave. $50 per person, $95 per couple. Contact Eileen Glynn at (516) 764-9797 for more information.
Elephant Networking Springtime Mixer
There will be a business networking meet and greet on May 27 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Montego Bay, 2 Pettit Place, Island Park. It is $30 per person (cash at the door) and this includes an open bar, finger food, tax and gratuity. Join the members of Elephant Networking and bring plenty of business cards. RSVP by May 22. Email valerie@elephant networking.com to RSVP or call (516) 608-6716.
Meet The Candidate Event
May 28, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The public is invited to stop by and meet Village Justice candidate Kevin P. McDonough at the American Legion Hall,197 Maple Ave. Bring your friends and neighbors. Call (516) 764-4031 or (516) 592-6808 if you have any questions.
At the Library
221 N. Village Ave.
(516) 766-6257
Through the month of May the following art will be featured in the library. In the Lower Concourse Gallery: Paintings by Chidi Enyobi; Upper Concourse Gallery: Drawings by Albert Isaacson; Display Cases: Toothpick Art by Frank Cerrone; Community Room Galleries: Rockville Centre Village Art Club Show Youth Art Show.
This week at your library:
May 21
How to Pay the Least for Absolutely Everything 7 p.m. Join expert shopper Pam Perisi and let her show you how to save money and virtually everything you might need...or want.
May 25
Library closed for Memorial Day.
May 26
Yoga with Joe 1 p.m. Lyengar yoga instructor Joe Cilmi will be on hand to lead students through this popular exercise class. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a soft towel or yoga mat. Participants must be registered and pay a non-refundable $10 participation fee (six classes) at the Adult Reference Desk. You must be registered to attend classes.
Mother/Daughter Book Discussion
7:30 p.m. Girls in grades 4 & 5 and their Moms are invited for snacks and conversation focused on Sarah Deming's "Iris, Messenger."
May 27
A.K. Readers Theater presents "The Gin Game," by D.L. Coburn
1 p.m. Join actors Joe Dobkins and Marilyn Weisher for this interpretation of the Pulitzer Prize winning play about an unlikely pair of card players and the relationship that develops between then as they try to out do one another at cards.
May 28
Parent/Child Workshop,
9:30 a.m. A morning of play and learning for children ages 14-35 months and their parents/caregivers. Siblings up to age five are welcome. Participants must pre-register in the Children's Room.
Mother Goose
11 a.m. Designed for children ages 15-35 months along with their parents/caregivers who have previously participated in Parent/Child Workshop. Participants must pre-register in the Children's Room.
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Lecture Colo-Rectal Health
1 p.m. Dr. Zoe Goldberg discusses the diagnosis and treatment of colo-rectal health issues.
At the
Rec Center
111 N. Oceanside Road
(516) 678-9339
Summer Nursery School and Summer Playground programs
Registration for Summer Nursery School began in March for children who enter Kindergarten in Sept. 2009 and 2010. Registration for Summer Playground and Summer Rec. Programs began March 9 for children in grades 1-8 in Sept. 2009. Detailed flyers are available at the Rec.Center office. Registration for Summer Nursery School, Summer Playground and Summer Rec. programs begin March 9 and will continue Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. as long as openings exist. Summer Playground for students in grades 1-6 and Summer Rec. for students 7-8 (in Sept. 2009) offered at the Rec. Center, Hewitt and Wilson schools. Staffed by trained recreation personnel, they meet Monday-Friday 9 a.m-noon from July 1 through Aug. 6. Daily activities include athletics, arts & crafts, games and special events. Afternoon trips include a Mets game and Splish Splash for middle schoolers.
Summer Nursery School Program
Pre-K: Entering kindergarten Sept. 2009 (birthdates 12/1/03-11/30/04) Monday-Friday
Pre-Pre K: Entering kindergarten Sept. 2010 (birthdates 12/1/04-11/30/05) Monday-Thursday
Bring your child's birth certificate or other proof of age. Summer Nursery meets from 9-11:30 a.m. from June 29 to Aug. 7.
Men's and Women's Softball
The Recreation Dept. currently has Spring Softball information for men's teams. Check with the Rec. Dept. office for information for Summer Softball for men and women.
Summer Basketball League
Information for Summer Basketball Leagues for youth and adults run by the Recreation Dept.will be available mid-March. Completed rosters must be accompanied by a registration fee. Call Joe Nemeth for information.
Summer Sports schools
Check out the sports schools at the Rec.: Bob Hirschfield's RVC Baseball School, Shooting Star's Lacrosse School, Game 7's Basketball School and the Rec's Ultimate Gymnastics School. Register early to secure you child's place in these very popular, professionally-run instructional programs.
2009-10 Nursery School
Designed to meet the needs of the community, the Rec center is again offering its nursery school programs that have operated continuously for 47 years. Prospective students may visit with their parents. Call the Rec. Dept. office at (516) 678-9339 to make arrangements.
Eligibility: Pre K- for those entering kindergarten in Sept. 2010. Pre-Pre K for those entering kindergarten in Sept. 2011. Class offerings: PreK I classes 9-11:20 a.m. (5 days per week) ; PreK II classes 12:15-2:45 pm. (3 days per week); Pre-Pre K I classes 9-11:30 a.m. (4 days per week): Pre-Pre K II classes 12:15 p.m.-2:45 p.m. (2 days per week). Registration is now being accepted for residents and non-residents. Openings are limited.
At the
Sandel
Center
Leonard Sandel Senior 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. A staff member will be happy to discuss membership with you.
Your Annual Legal Check List:
May 21 at 7 p.m. Attorney Gregg Weinstock will discuss legal issues that are vital for older adults. This program is open to the public.
Intergenerational Picnic:
May 29 at noon. A celebration of the end of a great season with SSHS students. This afternoon includes games and barbeque. Tickets are $5 per person.
Trips:
Woodloch Pines
May 26-29. Enjoy four days and three nights at this popular resort. Deluxe accommodations include their famous nightly smorgasbord and entertainment. Enjoy games, tournaments and friendly competition during the day. Deluxe motor coach transportation. Double $465 pp, Triple $460 pp. Call (516) 678-9350 for more information.
Camelot
at the Milleridge Cottage, June17. A musical classic and lunch. Tickets are $48 per person..
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) 536-1162 for an appointment.
Religious event
Special Needs Masses at
St. Agnes Cathedral
These Masses give families with special needs children the opportunity to celebrate God's presence in their lives together. Children and adults with special needs fill as many liturgy positions as possible. All are invited to take part in the Masses at 5 p.m., in the handicap accessible Lower Hall on May 30.
Deadline for calendar submissions is on Friday prior to publication. Submissions may
be e-mailed to: RVCeditor@liherald.com.
