Board of Education Budget Work Session March 10, 7 p.m.., South Side High School.
Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
March 11, 8 p.m. Village Hall.
Village Board of Trustees Briefing
March 12, 7 p.m.., Village Hall.
Special Hearing on AvalonBay's IDA application March 13, 9:30 a.m., Rockville Centre Public Library.
Village Board of Trustees Meeting
March 16, 8:15 p.m., Village Hall.
Planning Board Meeting
March 17, 7 p.m.,. Village Hall
Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
March 25, 8 p.m. Village Hall.
Board of Education Meeting March 26, 8:30 p.m., South Side High School.
Community events
Used book sale
The Friends of the Rockville Centre Public Library will hold its annual used book sale. A huge selection of gently-used books will be available for all ages. The sale is being held in the large meeting room in the lower level at the Library through March 14. Sale hours are Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. All proceeds will directly benefit the Library. Interested volunteers can call (516) 678-2469.
St. Agnes Mothers' Club Spring Luncheon and Fashion Show
March 5 at the Garden City Hotel. The theme is "American Traditions" and the event includes a fashion show provided by Fox's and a variety of vendors who will be available for shopping. Tickets are $50 each. For reservations, call Janet Gatti at (516) 678-7092.
Dancing with the teachers
The 19th annual Rockville Centre Education Foundation gala, honoring Dr. Carol Burris and Mathew Kakis, March 7, 7 p.m. to midnight at the Hempstead Country Club. Black tie optional, teacher dance exhibition, silent auction and raffles. $150 per person. For reservations and journal information, contact gala co-chairs Delia Garrity (516) 766-5028 or Heather DeTomaso (516) 764-2423.
Who done it?
Molloy College's Siena Women's Center will host a presentation on" A Moment on the Edge," a collection of short stories written by 25 of the best women mystery writers, on March 5, 5:30 p.m. in the Reception Room of Kellenberg Hall. Edited by Elizabeth George, the book spans the years between 1903 and 2003, and includes writers such as Antonia Fraser, Charlotte Armstrong, Sara Paretsky, Ngaio Marsh, and Shirley Jackson. This event is free and open to the public. Contact Deirdre McGovern at (516) 678-5000, ext. 6302.
Beauty and the Beast
Sacred Heart Academy presents Disney's Beauty and the Beast on March 6, 7, 13 and 14 at 7 p.m. and on March 8 at 2 p.m. Tickets are available for $10 for advanced sales and $15 at the door. Performances will be held at Sacred Heart Theatre, 47 Cathedral Avenue, Hempstead. For information and reserved seating, call (516) 483-7383.
St. Patrick's Day Brunch
sponsored by the RVC Mercy League. March 8, 11:30-2:30 at Kaseys. $45 per person.Call (516) 678-0687 for reservations.
Religious Education Week
The Rockville Centre Diocese will celebrate Religious Education Week March 8 -15. During the week parishes conduct special events highlighting the students and educators involved in their faith formation programs. The week will culminate in a Mass celebrated by Bishop William Murphy at St. Agnes Cathedral on March 15 at 2:30 p.m.
Nassau Woman's Club Membership Meeting
March 11, noon, at the United Church of Rockville Centre, 430 Morris Ave. For membership information, call (516) 764-6221.
Blood Drive
Mercy Medical Center invites the public to participate in a blood drive to support Long Island Blood Services
on March 12 from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. To register, call Jeannie Jaeger at (516) 705-2589.
Central Synagogue of
Nassau County,
430 DeMott Ave.,invites the community to a free lecture on March 14 when Rabbi Capers C. Funnye Jr., Chief Rabbi of an Ethiopian Hebrew congregation in Chicago visits to present "Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel: Marching for Social Justice." These two men, a reverend and a rabbi, forged a devoted friendship based on their civil rights activities in the 1960s. Their belief that those activities expressed fundamental values of their religions was a binding force. Rabbi Funnye will be a guest at services starting at 9:30 a.m., refreshments will be served at 10:30 and the lecture starts at 11 a.m. The community is invited to all or part of the morning's events. RSVP to the temple office at (516) 766-4300.
Jack and the Beanstalk
St. Mark's Nursery School will have the Broadhollow Theater Production Company perform Jack and the Beanstalk in the St. Mark's gym on March 15 at 3:30. Tickets are $15 each. For ticket sales or for more information, call Jeannie Evans at (516) 678-6668.
Famous and Infamous Trials of the 15th-20th Centuries
Historical, religious and contemporary perspectives presented by Molloy College faculty - Salem Witchcraft, Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, Susan B. Anthony, Leo Frank, March 15, 3 p.m. Hays Theatre, Wilbur Arts Center, Molloy College. Presented by the college's Institute for Interfaith Dialogue and the NY Council for the Humanities.
The Fortnightly Club
presents a forum program with with guest speaker Sean Fanelli, president of Nassau Community College.The meeting will begin at 1:30 p.m, followed by the forum and a tea hour at St. Mark's on March 17.
St Baldrick's Fundraiser
To benefit and support research and children with cancer, the community is invited to participate in the 5th annual head shaving event after the RVC St. Pat's Parade on March 21 from 1:30 - 5:30 p.m. at the St. Agnes Parish Center.
Craft Fair and Flea Market
The John A. Anderson Recreation Center, 111 N. Oceanside Road, will be the site of the Rockville Centre Parks and Recreation Department's Annual Spring Craft Fair and Flea Market on March 22. There will be a large assortment of merchandise. The fair will be open from 9:30 a.m to 4 p.m. with plenty of free parking. Admission is free. For more information, call Joe Nemeth at (516) 678-9338.
Ongoing events
Compassionate Friends -
A support group for bereaved parents and siblings, meets at Molloy in the Wilbur Arts Building the second Friday of every month at 8 p.m. Call (516) 766-4682 for more
information.
Newcomers' Club -
invites residents, old and new, to join. The club organizes a wide variety of social events throughout the year to bring friends and neighbors together. Join today and start enjoying all that our community has to offer ladies, couples and families alike. For membership information contact Debra McCarthy at (516) 764-0404 or Cristie Favata at (516) 665-2200, or visit www.rvcnewcomersclub.com.
RVC Homemakers -
The Rockville Centre Chapter of Homemakers meets every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the John A. Anderson Recreation Center, 111 N. Oceanside Rd., Come and join them if you are interested in making new friends, community service projects, cooking, crafts, needlework or sewing classes. For more information, call
(516) 379-9857.
RVC Businessmen'sand women's Bowling League.
Starts early September. Thursday nights. Businesses, women's groups, restaurant and bar teams welcome. Four bowlers per team. Cash prizes, excitement, cool fun. Call Dave at (516) 448-4416.
Rockville Centre
Historical Society:
Phillips House invites one and all to enjoy the village's historic house and its memorabilia. The house, at 28 Hempstead Ave., is open Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. or by appointment for groups.
For more information call
(516) 764-7459.
At the Library
221 N. Village Ave.
(516) 766-6257
Through the month of March the following art will be featured through the month of March. In the Lower Concourse Gallery: paintings by Louise Weck. In the Upper Concourse Gallery portraits by Marie McDermott. In the Display Cases: Irish Poems, Proverbs, Blessings and Toasts -Celebrating the Irish. And in the Upper Concourse Gallery: the pen and ink work of Diane Norman.
This week:
Friends of the Library used book sale, through March 15.
Also, March is membership month and the library invites the community to join Friends of the Library and support the local library. See library flyers for details.
March 6
Video Game Friday 4 p.m.Tweens in grade six are welcome to join in the fun! Play one of our Wii games or bring one of yours!
March 9
Monday Mysteries, noon. Join Eileen McCarthy to discuss "Buckingham Palace Gardens" by Anne Perry.
Great Books 7:15 p.m. Consult library flyers for titles. Leader Bernie Mann guides readers through classic literary selections.
Teen Mother/Daughter Book Club 7:30 p.m. For girls in grades seven and up and their Moms. The book is "The Dead and the Gone" by Susan Beth Pfeffer.
March 10
Yoga with Joe 1 p.m. Certified yoga instructor Joe Cilmi will help you find peace and flexibility through yoga. Bring a yoga mat or soft towel and wear comfortable clothing. Register at Adult Reference Desk.
March 12
Mother/Daughter Knitting 7 p.m. Girls in grades 4-6 and their Moms are invited to join resident knitter Paula Picow for an evening of knitting and conversation. Beginning knitters should bring #9 needles and chunky wool.
At the
Rec Center
111 N. Oceanside Road
(516) 678-9339
Spring Program Registration
Starts March 9 for residents and March 23 for non-residents.Programs for toddlers through senior citizens. New programs added include Happy Piano, Whole Lotta Fun, Yoga for Kids, guitar lessons and ice skating.
Square Dancing with nationally known caller Lee Kopman takes place Monday and Tuesday evenings from 7 - 8:30 and 8:30-10 p.m. Fee: $5 per person.
Coed Cardio Workout with Nancy Codispoti on Mondays (Step Aerobics), Tuesdays (CCW) and Thursdays (CCW) from 7-8:15 p.m. Pay as you go for $5 each session.
Weight Room at the Rec. is available to adults seven days a week. The room features a treadmill, recumbent bike, rowing machine, Stairmaster and Arc Trainer, as well as free weights, Cybex machines and a bench cage. Monthly use fee is $30 for resident, $35 for non-residents. Call Joe Nemeth for information.
Summer Program Registration
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 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.
Summer Playground and Summer Rec. programs 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, recreation games and special events. Afternoon trips include a Mets game and Splish Splash for middle schoolers.
Seasonal staff
Residents who are at least 16 may apply to work as seasonal recreation leaders this summer. Supervisors will interview qualified applicants in April. Pre-employment questionnaires are available at the Rec. Center.
Men's and Women's Softball
The Recreation Dept. currently has Spring Softball information for men's teams. Games will tentatively start March 23. Information for Summer Softball for men and women will be available in mid-March.
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.
Month of March
Special events:
St. Patrick's Day Party, March 13 at 1 p.m. The Jean Hagen Dancers will entertain. $3.00 per person
Artist Reception: During the month of March, the photographic art of Robert T. Bloom will decorate the Senior Center. On March 17 at 11 a.m. members will have the opportunity to meet him and hear him discuss his work. The community is invited to stop in to any weekday from 10-4 p.m. to view his work.
Women's History Luncheon Honoring RVC resident Dr. Eileen Jahn. March 18 at noon. $5 per person. Call (516) 678-9350 for reservations.
Cell phone secrets with Stephanie: March 20 from 10 a.m.-noon. Bring your cell phone and your problems to this drop-in program.
Community service:
AARP Tax Assistance Program. Volunteers from AARP are available every Friday until April 10 from 9 a.m. to noon. This service is for RVC residents 60+. Call (516) 678-9350 to make an appointment.
AARP Defensive Driving Course: April 23 and 30 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. (you must attend both nights). This class is open to Sandel members and RVC residents 60+. Sign-up in person at the Sandel Center with a check for $10 payable to AARP and a copy of your drivers' license. Space is limited. First come, first served.
Trips:
Atlantic City: March 26. Try your luck at the Showboat. $36 per person includes $25 cash back, $5 food voucher, deluxe transportation, tip and snack on the bus. Leaving at 8:15 a.m. Call (516) 678-9350.
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 & friendly competition during the day. Deluxe motor coach transportation. Double $465 pp, Triple $460 pp. Call (516) 678-9350 for more information.
Ongoing:
Tuesday Topics.This weekly series features speakers on a variety of topics. Please call for the current schedule.
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) 536-1162 for an appointment.
T.O.P.S. (Taking off Pounds
at Sandel): Members meet every Wednesday at 3 p.m. to support each other while discussing weight awareness issues.
Cancer Support Group.This group seeks to provide caregivers with information, daily coping and caregiving strategies aimed at improving the quality of life for cancer patients and their caregivers. This group is open to cancer survivors and RVC residents 60 and over. The group is limited to 10. Call Rose at (516) 678-9350.
Religious events
Special Needs Masses at
St. Agnes Cathedral
These Masses are for families with children who have developmental disabilities. Families with special needs children often find it difficult to attend weekly Mass together. These Masses give these families the opportunity to celebrate God's presence in their lives together. Children and adults with special needs will be filling as many liturgy positions as possible. All are invited to take part in this special liturgy. The Masses are at 5 p.m., in the Lower Hall (which is handicapped accessible) on: March 28, April 25 and May 30.
United Church of Rockville Centre,
430 Morris Ave, an open and
affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ, holds Sunday School pre-school through middle school Sunday's at 9:30 a.m. and Church worship at 10:30 a.m. Introduction to Zen Meditation and Practice led by Dr. Robert W. Gunn. All sessions held at the United Church parsonage, 64 Hamilton Street. From 10 a.m. - noon on Feb 7, March 7, April 4 and May 2.For more information, contact the church office at (516) 766-2975.
Central Synagogue of Nassau County,
430 DeMott Ave. Marc Gruber, Rabbi; Judith Naimark, Cantor. Friday evening Shabbat services at 7:45 p.m. Regular Torah Study, Saturday 9 a.m., For more information and schedule updates, call (516) 766-4300 or visit www.centralsy.org.
First Church of Christ, Scientist,
285 Morris Ave., holds a one-hour service at 10:30 a.m. every Sunday. Free Sunday School classes, for pre-school children and students up to the age of 20, are held at the same time. Wednesday evening Testimony Meetings are held at 8:15 p.m. The Christian Science Reading Room is at 6 S. Village Ave. and is available for free study of the Bible and Christian Science. For more information, call (516) 766-5374.
Temple B'nai Sholom,
100 Hempstead Ave. Dr. Barry Dov Schwartz, Rabbi. Daily Minyan is held at 6:55 a.m. on Monday and Thursday, 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 9 a.m. on Shabbat and Sunday, and 8 p.m. Sunday through Thursday. For more information, call (516) 764-4100.
Saint Mark's United
Methodist Church,
200 Hempstead Avenue 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. Call the church office at (516) 766-2080 for more information.
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church,
240 Lincoln Ave. Jeffrey P. Laustsen, Pastor. Harald K. Kuehne, Pastor Emeritus. Saturday worship at 5 p.m. Sunday worship at 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. Holy Communion at all worship services. Sunday church school at 10 a.m. Church office: (516) 766-2815. Early childhood center. Mary Jane Bauman, Director. (516) 766-5716.
Episcopal Church of
the Ascension,
71 North Village Ave, holds services 8 a.m. Sunday, (Holy Eucharist) and 10.30 a.m. (Choral Eucharist); 10 a.m. Tuesday (Holy Eucharist) followed by Bible Study; and Saturday, in the garden, weather permitting, or in the church, if not, at 5 p.m. (Holy Eucharist). Children's Christian formation is on Sunday at 10:15 a.m. Nursery care available from 10:15 until noon. For more information, call the Parish Office at (516) 766-0693.
