Feb. 19, 7 p.m., Village Hall.
Village Board of Trustees Meeting
Feb. 23, 8:15 p.m., Village Hall.
Board of Education Meeting and Budget Work Session Feb. 24. The Budget Work Session will be from 7-8:30 pm. followed by the Regular Board of Education meeting at 8:30 p.m. in the South Side High School Auditorium.
The Special Hearing on AvalonBay's IDA application
March 13 at 9:30 a.m. in the Rockville Centre Public Library, 221 N. Village Ave.
Community events
Empire Safety Council's Defensive Driving Course
at Mercy Medical Center on Feb. 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The fee for the course is $40 per person and advance registration is required.Call Jeannie Jaeger at (516) 705-2589.
Free Seminar on Home Foreclosure
by the Nassau County Bar Association, will be held on Feb. 23 at 7 p.m. at its headquarters on 15th Street and West Street in Mineola. The program is a free public education seminar for those who want to learn where to turn for help when dealing with problems surrounding home foreclosure. Topics of discussion, led by a slate of guest speakers, include: "Counseling Services and Workouts," "The Bankruptcy Option," "The Foreclosure Process" and "Investigating and Prosecuting Real Estate Crimes." For more information or to reserve a seat, call (516) 747-4070 or send an e-mail to ckatz@nassaubar.org. Reservations are recommended.
Be a Sport happy hour
with the RVC Mercy League. Feb. .27 from 7-10 p.m. at Cannon's Blackthorn on N. Village Ave. $45 for an open bar and appetizer. For more information, call(516) 764-2079.
Used book sale
Starting Feb. 28, 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 through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., on Saturday 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. Gently-used books may be donated at the Library now through Feb. 27. Interested volunteers can call (516) 678-2469 for more information.
The Fortnightly Club
presents artist Marc Jasloff who will speak on the trio of genres in which he works, watercolors, oils and photography. Jasloff's work has won numerous awards. The meeting begins at 1:30 PM at St. Mark's United Methodist Church on, March 3.
"Not my child"
A presentation for all parents and middle and high school teens on the emerging heroin problem and other substance abuse challenges and triggers with Chief Teresa Corrigan from the Nassau County DA's Narcotics and Gang Bureau. March 3, 7:15-9 p.m., South Side Middle School auditorium.
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 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.
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.
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.
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, from very different backgrounds, 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.
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.
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 February, in the Upper Concourse Gallery: the pen and ink work of Diane Norman. The Lower Concourse Gallery: photographs by Jen Marino. In the Display Cases: Black History Month display featuring noteworthy African-American scientists and inventors. And in the Large and Small Community Room Galleries: the Suburban Art League's Annual Art Show.
This week:
Feb. 20
Rhyme Time, 10 a.m. For babies between 4 and 12 months along with a parent, grandparent or caregiver. Come participate in a morning of fun including lap-sit rhymes, stories, songs and finger plays. Pre-register in the Children's Room.
Book Buddies, 10:30 a.m. Join your teen Book Buddy for a read aloud session. Open to children ages three and up. Pre-register in the Children's Room..
Friday Film Matinee for Children. Noon-1:30p.m. Join us for the animated classic,Oliver and Company, based on Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist, on the big screen!
Friday Films, 2 p.m. This week's film is the popular and entertaining "Mama Mia," PG-13, 108 minutes.
Feb. 21
Empire Safety Council Defensive Driving 9:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. Register by phone or at the Adult Reference Desk for this course. $25 for drivers 55 and older; all other drivers $40. Fee payable day of class to instructor.
Book Buddies, 11 a.m. Choose a book or two to read with your teen Book Buddy. Open to children age three and up. Pre-register in the Children's Room.
Feb. 22
Inter-generational Chess Tournament 1:30-4:30 p.m. The Junior Division (Grades 3--6) will play five rounds of timed matches. The Senior Division (Grades 7-adult) will play four rounds of timed matches. Trophies will be awarded to first, second and third place winners,and participation prizes will be given to all. Register in the Children's Room. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Feb. 23
Simply Stronger Exercise Class 11:30 a.m. Join certified fitness instructor Marilyn Bunger for this popular exercise class. Bring 2 16-oz. water bottles, soup cans, or hand weights and be sure to wear comfortable clothing.
Introduction to Microsoft Office '07 6:30-8:30 p.m. Learn all about the newest version of Office Gone are the old tool bars and menus. The new Ribbon groups your tools by task and the commands you use frequently are close at hand. Register at Adult Reference. There is a $5 fee for this program payable at sign-up.
Feb. 24
Yoga with Joe, 1 p.m. Find your "zen" with instructor Joe Cilmi. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat.
Mother/Daughter Book Discussion 7:30 p.m. Tonight's discussion focuses on "The Castle Corona" by Sharon Creech. Pre-register in the Children's Room and become part of this lively group of moms and daughters.
Library Board of Trustees Meeting 7:45 p.m.
Feb. 26
Third Grade Book Cha,t 4 p.m. Join our children's librarians to discuss "No Talking" by Andrew Clements. Open to children in grade three. Pre-register in the Children's Room.
Parent-Son Book Discussion , 7 p.m. Join us for a discussion of Newberry Award winner" The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman. Open to RVC card holders in grade six.
At the
Rec Center
111 N. Oceanside Road
(516) 678-9339
Winter recess events:
Feb. 20
Annual Cherry Pie Eating Contest for grades K-6. Come out and celebrate George Washington's birthday by eating cherry or apple pie. It's a lot of fun, they wouldn't tell a lie! To order pies in advance, please call ahead Contest begins at 11:15 a.m. Fee: $2.
Cradle of Aviation Museum
IMAX Theater presentation of "Batman - The Dark Knight" for grades 1-8. Bus leaves the Rec. Center at 12:30 and returns at 3:45pm. Fee: $18
Combo price for both activities with staff chaperone $23.
Feb 16- Feb. 21
Gym and Game for Grades 4 and up 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. Grade 6 and up 7:30-10 p.m.
Roll around play day for children ages 1-4, 9:15-10 a.m., $7 per family.
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, Shooring 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.
Ongoing
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 new 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 RVC residents 60 and over. The group is limited to 10. Please call Rose at 678-9350 to
register. Cancer survivors welcome.
Sandel Senior Men's 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.
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: Feb. 28, 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.
Yes you can. Rockville Centre Library holding food drive, read-a-thon to fight hunger
If you're enjoying a staycation this week, there are many events to check out at the Rockville Centre Recreation Center, 111 N. Oceanside Road and the Rockville Centre Public Library, 221 N. Village Ave. Among them is an ongoing drive to collect canned food and toiletries, "Cans for a Cause - Are you INN?" to help fight hunger and homelessness on Long Island and to benefit the Interfaith Nutrition Network's Mary Brennan Soup Kitchen.
The Friends of the Library is also sponsoring a Read-a-Thon for the INN on Feb. 20 from noon to 5 p.m. Teens in the community are invited to read to raise money for the INN. Pick up a sponsor sheet when you sign up at the Adult Reference Desk. Bring reading material or read from books the library provides. Snacks will be served.
