Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Oct. 15, 8 p.m., Village Hall
Planning Board Meeting Oct. 21, 7 p.m., Village Hall.
Village Board of Trustees Briefing Oct. 23, 7 p.m., Village Hall.
Village Board of Trustees Meeting Oct. 27, 8:15 p.m., Village Hall.
Board of Education Meeting Oct. 28, 8:30 p.m., South Side High School auditorium.
Community events.
St. Agnes Mothers' Club Garden Potpourri -On Oct. 2, the St. Agnes Mothers' Club will hold the Garden Potpourri, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. The beautiful location for the event is 394 Lakeview Ave. All are invited to enjoy a day filled with beautiful homemade crafts, seasonal gifts, fall flowers, delicious baked goods and festive Halloween items. Relax with friends and have breakfast or lunch at the Calico Cafe. Visit the Harvest Kitchen to purchase homemade jellies, jams, salsas and more. Friends and family are welcome. In the event of rain, the event will be held at the Parish Center on N. Village Ave.
Rosa Lee Young House Tour Oct. 3. Purchase tickets for this annual fund raiser at the Garden Gate, 323 Sunrise Highway. For more information, call (516) 536-5674.
St. Agnes Cathedral Blood Drive Oct. 3, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the gym.For more information or to make an appointment call Pam and Tom Toy at (516) 741-1438.
The RVC Catholic Singles & OLBS Singles groups are co-sponsoring four singles events in October
Oct. 3- 7:45 p.m. Singles Thai Dining - BKNY Thai Restaurant 47-11 Francis Lewis Blvd, Bayside RSVP: Ray K. - (516) 561-6994 by Oct. 1.
Oct. 7 - 8 p.m. Planning Meeting & Social - Refreshments to be served, OLBS Cafeteria - 202nd St. & 35th Ave, Bayside. For information call Ray K. at (516) 561-6994.
Oct. 11 - 6:30 p.m. Movie Night - Fresh Meadow Movie Theatres (AMC) 190th & LIE Service Rd, Fresh Meadows. For information call: Kevin P. at (718) 353-4195.
Oct 18 - 8 p.m.Singles German Dining - Koenig's German Restaurant 86 S. Tyson Ave., Floral Park RSVP: Ray K. (516) 561-6994 by Oct. 14.
Annual Rubber Duck Race and Fall Family Festival sponsored by the Lions Club. Oct. 4. Vendors will be in place by 10 a.m. and festival activities get under way at noon and last until 4 p.m.in Centennial Park at Mill River. Gather for a fun day of arts, crafts, food, games and attractions - all to benefit Lions Club charities. For information and to volunteer, call Maureen Jordan at (516) 764-1775.
Pumpkins for Sale The annual Pumpkin Patch at St. Mark's United Methodist Church, 200 Hempstead Ave., will arrive Oct. 4. The patch will be open daily through Halloween, Mondays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. until dusk, and Sundays from noon through dusk. Volunteers are needed. Vendors are also wanted for the garage and craft sales and flea markets scheduled for Oct. 11, 12, 13 and 19. Special activities and events include "The Haunting," on Oct. 25 from 6 p.m.- 9 p.m. Come and pick out your pumpkins, gourds and holiday decorations. For more information visit www.stmarksrvc.org or call Bill at (516) 766-2080 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Vendors can call Lois at (516) 764-5946.
AHRC Sunday Brunch The Rockville Centre Auxiliary for AHRC (Association for the Help of Retarded Children and Adults) invites the community to attend a Sunday brunch on Oct. 5 from noon-3 p.m. at Alias Smith & Jones, 2863 Woods Ave., Oceanside. Tickets are $35 per person and parking is available. Make reservations no later than Sept. 27. Call Eileen Maroney at (516) 536-5461 or Frances Santeramo at (516) 766-5273. Gentleman are welcome.
League of Women Voters' Candidates Forum. The Southwest Nassau League of Women Voters is sponsoring a Candidates Forum on Oct 6 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Hewlett Woodmere Public Library. The public is welcome. All candidates, from every party, running for the U.S. House of Representatives, New York State Senate and New York State Assembly have been invited to participate.
RVC Special Education PTA Kicks Off New School Year Oct 7 at 8 p.m. in the South Side High School library. Meet administrators from every level as well as from the special education department as they come together to provide an overview of how special education services are delivered in RVC schools. SEPTA sharing, an informal time to chat with other parents, begins at 7:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served.
Fortnightly Club The Fortnightly season begins Oct. 7 at St. Mark's United Methodist Church with a musical program. The Kims, a brother and sister duo, will perform. Hyung Do, pianist, and Ji Soo, violinist. The afternoon begins at 1:30 p.m. On Oct. 21, the club presents an art program. An unknown woman artist will speak on the "three K's." Intrigued? Join them at 1:30 p.m. at St. Mark's.
Big Brothers/Big Sisters Clothing Drive Oct.. 7 and Oct. 8 fro, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at St. Mark's Cooperative Nursery is having a Big Brothers/ Big Sisters Clothing Drive. Place all surplus clothes and shoes in secure bags and drop them on the north side of the church, located at 200 Hempstead Ave. Tax deduction forms in the office. More more information, call (516) 536-6295.
Nassau Women's Club Membership Meeting Oct. 8, noon, at The United Church, 430 Morris Ave. Thomas Hodge to speak on wood carving. New members welcome. For more information, call (516) 6764-6221.
Empire Safety Council Defensive Driving Course at Mercy Medical Center, Oct. 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Mercy League Lounge across from the entrance to the hospital's Emergency Dept. The fee is $40 and advance registration is required. To register or for more information, call Jeannie Jaeger at (516) 705-2589.
Blood Drive Oct. 18 from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 at Sportset, 40 Maple Ave. For more information, call (516) 536-8700.
9/11 Candlelight Vigil- Oct. 19, 7 p.m., at the 9/11 Memorial in the Village Green.
The Wizard of Oz -Presented by the Rockville Centre Guild for the Arts , directed by Jon Grodeski and conducted by William Margiotta. Performances, at South Side Middle School on Hillside Ave.,are on Friday, Oct 24 at 8 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 25 at 2:30 p.m and 8 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 26 at 2:30 p.m.Tickets prices are $20 for adults, $16 for Guild/seniors and $12 for students/groups. For tickets, call (516) 616-3610.
St. Agnes 46th Annual Parish Celebration Oct. 25 from 8 p.m. to midnight at the Parish Center on N. Village Avenue. The evening will be a tribute to Michael O'Reilly and Colleen O'Reilly (in memoriam). Tickets are $45 per person in advance and $50 per person at the door. To commemorate the "Family Theme" of the event, organizers are asking for photos to be sent to "Parish Celebrations Photos" at 14 Terrell Ave., RVC or emailed to parishparty@stagnescathedral.org. Photos will not be returned.
A Last Reflection on this Historic Presidential Election Oct. 28, 7 to 9 p.m. at the Rockville Centre Recreation Center. Dr. Linda Longmire, Professor of Global Studies and Geography at Hofstra University,, will discuss the candidates and issues in the upcoming election. Sponsored by the National Council of Jewish Women .
Free Flu Shots at Mercy Medical Center Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. -2 p.m. In cooperation with the Nassau County Department of Senior Citizen Affairs and Nassau Health Care Corporation, Mercy Medical Center is offering free Influenza Vaccinations to Nassau County residents aged 60 and above. The shots will be available in the Mercy League Lounge, located across from the hospital's Emergency Department entrance.Pre-registration is required.To register, call (516) 705-1391 through Oct 24 between9 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Concert at St. Agnes -Renowned concert organist Diane Bish (of the "Joy of Music " show) will make her Long Island debut on Nov. 11 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for students and seniors.Send payment (checks made out to St. Agnes Cathedral Music Ministry)tot: Michael L. Bower,St. Agnes Cathedral,29 Quealy Place, Rockville Centre, N.Y. 11570 Tickets will be mailed out 2 weeks prior to the performance.
Ongoing Events
Lavender League. 11th season of Long Island's only co-ed softball league serving the Gay Lesbian Transgendered communities of Nassau and Suffolk counties. Contact Joe Barone at (631) 553-0081.
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 - The Newcomers Club invites residents, old and new, to join in the fun. The club organizes a wide variety of social events throughout the year to help 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 please contact Debra McCarthy at (516) 764-0404 or Cristie Favata at (516) 665-2000, 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., Rockville Centre 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.
The furniture exchange - is an organization that coordinates the donation of used (but in good condition) furniture and other household items with less fortunate families that are in need of those items. If you have any items to donate that are not listed above please call (917) 304-2063 or (646) 442-8081 to inquire if there is a need. Please note that they do not accept clothing.
RVC Businessmen's and 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.
Explorer Post One invites new members, ages 14 and older to join our high adventure club. We are a co-ed and family-oriented group offering activities such as hiking/backpacking, rock/ice climbing, canoe/kayaking, ski/snowboarding, orienteering and more. We are Crew One of the Venturing Program of BSA. For information, please call Matt at (516) 867-8435 and/or visit our web site at www.explorerpostone.org.
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
This Week at the Library
Oct. 2 - Oct. 10
Oct. 2
Cooking for Kids 10:30 a.m. Dr. Robert Dell'Amore demonstrates simple and healthy meals designed to please today's on-the-go family. A special Pre-School Story Time will be offered parents or caregivers attending this program. Please register in advance in the Children's Room.
Teen Book Purse Craft 7 p.m. Sign up at the Adult Reference and create a cool handbag from a recycled book.
Navigating the School Years Part III: Helicopter Parents and the Overscheduled Child 7:30 p.m. Child specialist Ronni Smithline speaks to the overscheduled child and the hovering parent. Learn what is appropriate for your child in this personal parenting workshop.
Oct. 3
Tween/Teen Video Game 4 p.m. Kick off the weekend with video games on the Wii.
Oct. 4
Intermediate Word 10 a.m.Strengthen your word processing skills in this intermediate level class. Call the Reference Desk at (516) 766-6257x71 for details.
Oct. 7
The Hollywood Story with author Jen Calonita, 7 p.m.Calling teens and tweens alike to meet the author of "Secrets of My Hollywood Life!"
Great Books, 7:15 p.m. Join discussion leader Bernie Mann for this popular program. See Library flyers for titles.
October 10 Friday Films "The Savages" at 2p.m.A sister and brother face the realities of familial responsibility as they begin to care frothier ailing father. Starring Laura Linney and Philip Seymour Hoffman. Rated R, 113 minutes.
Reminder! The Library will be closed Monday, Oct.r 13 in honor of Columbus Day.
At the rec center
111 N. Oceanside Road
(516) 678-9339
This month in recreation:
Oct. 18, Fresh Water Fishing Festival from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. presented by the D.E.C. at McDonald Pond, in Hempstead Lake State Park The event features exhibits, contests and prizes. For details, call (516) 766-1029.
Oct. 18, Halloween Window Painting Contest from 9 a.m. - noon, for boys and girls in grades 4-8. Halloween themes will be painted on paper which is then taped to a store window in the Village of Rockville Centre business district. Placques are awarded for the best paintings. Register at the Rec Center by Oct. 12. In case of rain, the event will be held indoors at the Rec. Center.
Oct. 24 Sen. Skelos' Golden Gathering at the Rec. Center from 9 a.m - 1 p.m.. A morning of demonstrations and information focused on the interests and needs of senior citizens. Free flu vaccinations will be offered.
Oct. 26 -Halloween Costume Parade and Party Youngsters from pre K and up and their parents and families are invited to Rockville Centre's 18th Annual Halloween Costume Parade and Party. The parade starts at the Village Green, Maple and Lee avenues, at 2 p.m. and proceeds east on Maple Ave. to the Rec. Center. At the center, there will be games of chance, fun and prizes for the costumed marchers. Pre-registration is a must. Fee: $5 per family. In case of rain, the parade will be cancelled, but the party will take place at 3 p.m. at the Rec. Center.
Oct. 31 Goblin Calls The Goblin may call you on Halloween evening. If you are one of the lucky ones, you will receive a prize from the goblin. Goblin call slips will be available at the party. Deposit slips in the special boxes provided.
Nov. 8 Annual 10K (6.2 miles) and 5 K (3.1 miles) and Family Fun runs . Runners wishing to enter Rockville Centre's 31 st annual races, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, should call (516) 678-9339 for an application. The Family Fun Run begins at 9 a.m. on Front Street in front of the LIRR station. The 10K and 5K start at 10 a.m. on Park Ave. in front of the Fantasy Theater.
Open Gym Schedule Open gym for grades 4 and up will begin Oct. 4. Open gym is free play basketball in the main gymnasium of the Rec. Center. Admission is by valid recreation card. The gym will be open for basketball Saturday afternoons from 2-4:30 p.m., starting Oct. 4. for grades 4 and up. The evening open gym, for grades 6 and up, will begin Oct. 3 and 4, from 7:30 p.m. - 10:15 p.m.
Pre School & Nursery School Openings There are a few openings in the Pre Kindergarten classes, for children entering kindergarten in Sept. 2009 and 2010. Call Peggy at (516) 678-9338 or 9339 for further information.
Food Donations Needed With the coming of winter, many of us are made aware of the needy in our community. We are asking our fellow residents to donate canned and dry goods, as well as frozen turkeys or turkey coupons, to be distributed to those less fortunate. Donations can be brought to the Rec. Center Monday through Saturday, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., prior to Thanksgiving.
Operation Christmas Child The Recreation Department is collected school supplies, toiletries and small games to send to children less fortunate. All donations must be in their original packaging. Collection times are Monday through Saturday, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., at the Rec. Center. Call (516) 678-9339 for more information. Donations are needed by early November.
Aerobic Exercise - Aerobics classes are offered by Nancy's Aerobics on Mon., Tues. and Thurs. evenings from 7 p.m to 10 p.m.. Classes are on-going and can be paid for daily ($5 per person). Classes are conducted in the Rec Center gym.
Square Dancing - With nationally known caller Lee Kopman takes place Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 7 - 10 p.m. Fee: $5 per person. on-going.
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.
October & November
Oktoberfest at Gargiulos Restaurant: Oct. 22. This Oktoberfest includes entertainment, music, dancing, laughter, great food & unlimited beer, wine & soda. Deluxe motor coach transportation. $74.00 pp.
Judy Garland & Liza Minelli Together Again! Nov. 11 Direct from Las Vegas "Judy" makes the audience weep and "Liza" struts her stuff in this entertaining show entitled "How it All Began." The day includes lunch at the Swan Club. $82.00 pp.
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.
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.
religious events
Blessing of the Animals -The Feast of St. Francis of Assisi is Oct. 4.All are invited to bring their dogs and cats and any other members of God's animal kingdom to the front of St. Agnes Cathedral at 2:30 p.m. where there will be a prayer of thanks and a blessing.
Special Needs Masses at St. Agnes Cathedral have resumed. These Masses are especially 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 come and to be a part of this special liturgy. The Masses will be held at 5 p.m., in the Lower Hall which is handicapped accessible. The schedule of Masses is: Oct. 25, Nov. 22, Dec. 20, Jan. 24, 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. Zen meditation at the parsonage Mondays 6:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. For more information, please contact the Church office at (516) 766-2975.
Central Synagogue of Nassau County, located at 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, please call (516) 766-4300 or visit www.centralsy.org.
First Church of Christ, Scientist, located at 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. in RVC and is available for free study of the Bible and Christian Science. For more info call (516) 766-5374.
Temple B'nai Sholom, located at 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, at 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 celebrated 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 on Sunday at 8 a.m.,(Holy Eucharist, Rite I) and 10.30 a.m. (Choral Eucharist, Rite I); Tuesday at 10 a.m. (Holy Eucharist, Rite II) followed by Bible Study; and Saturday, in the garden, weather permitting, or in the church if not, at 5 p.m. (Holy Eucharist, Rite II). Children's Christian formation is on Sunday beginning at 10.15 a.m. For more information, call the Parish Office at (516)766-0693.
Fun for all
The Rockville Centre Lions Club will hold its 10th annual Rubber Duck Race and Fall Family Festival in Centennial/Mill River Park this Saturday, Oct. 4, from noon to 4 p.m. The highlight of the day is the rubber Duck race along Mill River.
Throughout the day, entertainment will be provided by: American Idol's Amanda Coluccio, Leggz Ltd. Dance, local music sensation The Turn, DJ, Shaolin Karate School, magicians, Hagen School of Irish Dance, and a reptile show. There will also be food, a hay ride, carnival games, inflatable rides, pumpkin and face painting, seasonal arts and crafts, and vendors for shopping. Admission is free. Prizes! Games! Fun for kids of all ages!
Proceeds will benefit Lions Club charities, including the Rockville Centre Community Fund, St. Agnes Outreach, RVC Confide, RVC Fire Department, the L.I. Lions Eye Bank and the Empire Speech and Hearing Clinic.
For information on the event, sponsorships or donation opportunities call: Michael or Maureen Jordan at (516) 764-1775.
Last chance to join them!
The Mayor's annual Golf and Tennis Classic and Dinner, to benefit the Rockville Centre Community Fund, will take place this coming Monday, Oct. 6, at the Seawane Club in Hewlett Harbor. Tickets and sponsorships for the all-day event are still available. The donation for lunch, cocktails and dinner as well as a round of golf, is $350. The donation for tennis, lunch and dinner is $265. Dinner-only tickets are $110. This year's honoree is New York State Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos of Rockville Centre.
To make a reservation or for information about sponsorships, call Mary Rohrs at (516) 678-9260.
Each year the Community Fund provides confidential assistance to hundreds of people in emergency need. Unlike other non-profit charities, the Fund is directed exclusively to Rockville Centre residents who have received more than $940,000
