Planning Board Meeting
Sept. 16, 7 p.m., Village Hall
Board of Trustees Briefing
Sept. 22, 7 p.m., Village Hall
Board of Trustees Meeting Sept. 22, 8:15 p.m., Village Hall
Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Sept. 24, 8 p.m., Village Hall
Community Events
Rockville Centre Basketball League registration:
Saturday, Sept. 13 South Side Middle School from 10 a.m. - 12 Noon
Saturday Sept. 13 at the Kid's Fest at the Rockville Centre Recreation Center from Noon - 4 p.m.
Tuesday Sept. 16 at South Side Middle School from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Wednesday Sept. 17 at South Side Middle School from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
For more information, visit www.RVCBL.com. Anyone registering after Sept.17 may be placed on a waiting list.
New members welcome. The RVC Choral Society has started rehearsals on Wednesday nights at 7:30 p.m. at St Mark's Church. They have openings for all voices and encourage anyone who has an interest in music and singing to join the community-based group. There is a Winter concert in December and a Spring concert in May. New members are welcome to join through the month of September. Contact them through their Web site at www.rvcchoralsociety.net or by phone at (516) 770-1707.
Cell phones for soldiers -SSHS senior Joe Vastola will continue to collect used cell phones from the community through the month of September. Cell phones may be dropped off at the Rockville Centre Recreation Center, 111 N. Oceanside Road, or Kookaburra Coffee Company, 69 N. Village Ave. For info. about the program visit cellphonesforsoldiers.com.
ABWA Dinner Meeting-The Long Island Chapter of the American Business Women's Association (ABWA) will hold its next dinner meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 17 at Alias Smith and Jones Restaurant in Oceanside. Join them for an evening of networking and meeting with women professionals and business owners. All women who are interested in members association are invited to attend. The fee, which includes dinner, is $20 (cash only). For reservations and more information, call Martha at (516) 546-3277 by Sept. 16.
Meeting - Nassau Chapter Knights of Columbus Sept. 19 at 8:30 p.m. in Bellmore. For more information, call Jim Bellotti (516) 379-6476 or the Barry Council (516) 938-8323.
Fly me to the moon madness Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City will be hosting various family activities in celebration of the new IMAX family movie "Fly Me to the Moon" the story of a group of stowaway flies on the first Apollo mission to the moon. Families will be able to try on a real space suit, play a game of interplanetary twister and flyswatter badminton. Activities are free with admission to the museum or ticket to "Fly Me to the Moon, the IMAX Experience". Activities will take place every weekend in September from noon to 4 p.m. For information call (516) 572-4111 or visit cradleofaviation.org.
AARP fall meeting The Oceanside chapter of AARP will be hosting their first meeting for members and non-members. Coffee and cake will be served. For info. call (516) 771-0986. Fri., Sept. 19 at 12:45 p.m. at St. Anthony's Church, 80 Anchor Ave., Oceanside.
Monthly Meeting of the Nassau Chapter of the Knights of Columbus Bellmore Council, 2333 Bellmore Avenue, Sept. 19 at 8:30 pm, For more information, contact Jim Bellotti at (516) 379-6476 or the Bellmore Council at (516) 785-9751.
Voter registration drive The parish of St. Agnes Cathedral will be sponsoring a voter registration drive on Sun., Sept. 21 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the parish center, 29 Quealy Place, RVC (516) 766-0205.
Environmental forum. Save the planet! Dialogue and workshops co-sponsored by the Molloy College Institute for Interfaith Dialogue and the American Jewish Committee - Long Island chapter on Sept. 21, 3 p.m. at the Hays Theatre. Humans, animals, plants and all those who inhabit the earth have a kinship with whoever we address as a high being. Presenters Dr. Sherry Radowitz, Molloy College grants writer; Neal Lewis, L.I. Neighborhood Network director; Steven Zelkowitz, Exec. V.P. for Generation Business Development Energy Supply for National Grid and John H. Mutter, Deputy Director or Columbia University's Earth Institutes will suggest solutions to save the planet by changing our life styles.
Workin' at the car wash - The Molloy College Dance Team will be having a car wash to raise funds for uniforms, competitions, etc. on Sat., Sept. 27 from 10am to 3pm in the Wilbur Arts Building parking lot. For info. (516) 678-5000.
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 fundraiser at the Garden Gate, 323 Sunrise Highway. For more information, call (516) 536-5674.
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.
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.
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.
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
Sept. 11: Navigating the School Years Parenting Workshop with Child Specialist Ronni Smithline
Part I: Homework Without Tears,7:30 p.m. Join expert Smithline as she presents successful strategies for dealing with the ever-increasing demands of homework on young children.
Sept. 12: Rhyme Time 10 a.m. For children 4-14 months of age and their parent or care giver.
Friday Films 2 p.m. - "The Other Boleyn Girl." A provocative film featured in the Large Community Room. Hearing Assistance Devices available.
Sept. 13: Free Database Instruction 10 a.m. Learn how to find and research reliable information. Sign up at the Reference desk.
Sept. 14: The Banjo Rascals Live in concert 2 p.m. Don't miss this afternoon of outstanding entertainment as they play selections from1890's Ragtime through 60s Rock and Roll! All library concerts are free of charge.
Sept. 15: Story Time Registration begins for Rockville Centre School District residents
Art Lecture with Louise Cella Caruso - Muse or Mistress? 2 p.m. Caruso explores the models of the masters including works by Picasso, Warhol, Matisse, Man Ray, Sargent and more.
Teen Mother-Daughter Book Club 7 p.m. Share in the fun of Stephanie Meyer's "Twilight," the first book in the exceedingly popular series!
At the rec center
111 N. Oceanside Road
(516) 678-9339
Nursery School Openings -
There are limited openings in the Fall 2008 nursery school classes for children entering kindergarten in Sept. 2009 and 2010. Classes follow the RVC public school holiday schedule. Call Peggy at (516) 678-9339 for registration information.
Fall Program Registration Registration is now being accepted for the Fall programs that begin the week of Sept. 15. All registrations are first-come, first served and all participants must have a valid 2008-2009 Recreation Dept. membership card.. Detailed flyers are available at the Rec. Center of by calling (516) 678-9339. New programs offered this year include Pre-kindergarten enrichment, Yoga for 4-year-olds, Intro. to Guitar for children and adults, Dodgeball and "Lettuce be Healthy."
Part-time positions available. Part-time workers are needed for swimming, gymnastics and birthday parties. If you are over 16 or an adult looking for part-time employment and have good people skills, you are encouraged to apply at the Rec Centre.
Kids' Fest Sept. 13. The annual Kids' Fest open house celebration at the Rec Center is scheduled for Sept. 13 from noon- 4 p.m. Representatives from all the village's sports organizations will attend, as well as the Rockville Centre Police, and Fire departments, the Post Office, the Library, Guild for the Arts, the Lions Club and many more.
Open The Har-Tru courts adjacent to the Rec Center opened the last week of April. Courts are available seven days a week from 8 a.m. until dark. All players must register and pay a fee.
Open Gym Schedule - For grades 4 and up. Open gym is free play basketball in the main gymnasium of the Rec Center with a valid recreation card. The gym will be open for basketball every Saturday afternoon from 2 - 4:30 p.m. for grades 4 and up; evening open gym for grades 6 and up will be held on Fridays and Saturdays from 7:30 - 10:15 p.m.
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.
Month of September
TRIPS: Welcome to the Waterfalls - Sept. 12 You've heard about it. Danish artist Olafur Eliasson built four huge waterfalls in NYC. Enjoy a narrated cruise aboard the NY Water Taxi, lunch at Sal Anthony's Restaurant and free time at the feast of San Gennaro in Little Italy. This trip involves a lot of walking. Price $85 per person.
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.
SPECIAL EVENTS: Prostate Cancer - New Treatments, New Technology, New Hope! Sept. 16 at 11 am. Doctors from SNCH will be on hand to discuss prostate cancer, the uses of radiation and other treatment options. A prostate cancer survivor will discuss his experiences. This lecture is open to all members of the community.
Country Western Party: Sept. 19 at 1 pm. Dust off your boots and search the attic for your western hat. Enjoy the fabulous duo Mickey & Charlie of the "Melotones". $3.00 includes an afternoon of entertainment, country dancing and refreshments ($4.00 at the door).
Flea Market: Sept. 27 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Many unique household items as well as clothing & books will be sold. Donations from the community are greatly appreciated. Please hold all donations until the week of September 22.
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
Mass for deceased children. St. Agnes Cathedral will hold the 10th Annual Mass for Deceased Children. Come early to inscribe the child's name in the "Book of Families". All are welcome. Refreshments will be served following Mass in the parish center. Sat., Sept. 13 at 11:30 a.m.
Selichot Service - Temple B'nai Sholom is preparing for the upcoming High Holy Day season which begins with a special pre-Rosh Hashanah service called Selichot, which ushers in the period of prayer and repentance. This year it will be held jointly with neighboring Conservative synagogues at the Jewish Community Center of West Hempstead, 711 Dogwood Avenue, Sept. 20 at 9 p.m. The guest speaker will be B'nai Sholom's Rabbi, Barry Dov Schwartz, who will offer a slide presentation on his recent trip to the Jews of Cuba. The public is invited. For more information and directions call (516) 764-4100 or (516) 481-7448. Refreshments will be served from 9 to 9:30 p.m. and there is no charge. Rosh Hashanah begins Monday evening, Sept. 29.
Events at Central Synagogue - On Sept. 20 the temple is having a joint Selichot Service with Temple Emanuel of Lynbrook and Temple Sinai of Lawrence in Lynbrook at One Saperstein Plaza, Lynbrook. The program is at 9 p.m., reception at 10 p.m. and service at 10:30 p.m.
On Sept. 21 Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy will give a report from Washington on the latest health care issues. A light breakfast will be served. The program begins at 9:30 a.m
The Brotherhood and Sisterhood of Central Synagogue invite you to "Stitch and Pitch" at Shea Stadium on Sept. 25. Game time is 7:10 p.m.$15 per person.
Special Needs Mass. The Parish of St. Agnes Cathedral would like to welcome all to a Mass for special needs children and their families. The Mass, held regularly during the spring, will resume in the fall. They take place in the lower hall of the St. Agnes Cathedral Elementary School. There will be more monthly "Special Needs" Masses especially for families with children who have developmental difficulties who might find it difficult to attend weekly Mass together. This gives them the opportunity to celebrate God's presence in their lives together.
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.
