Planning Board - Meeting on Tuesday, March 13 at 7:30 p.m. in the village courtroom.
Board of Appeals - Meeting on Wednesday, March 28 at 7 p.m. in the village courtroom.
Library Board - Meeting on Tuesday, March 20 at 7:45 p.m.
Board of Education - Day-long budget meeting on Thursday, March 8, starting at 10 a.m. at South Side High School.
Board of Education - Regular public work session on Tuesday, March 13 at 8 p.m. at South Side High School.
Community events
The Fortnightly Club of RVC, will meet March 6 at 1:30 p.m. at St. Mark¹s Methodist Church. Nagander Singh will be the guest speaker, speaking on Indian culture. Call (516) 536-7629 for more information.
Vendors wanted, for Malverne High School¹s First Annual Craft Fair on Saturday, April 21, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call (516) 678-8603 or (516) 823-0674 for more information. Deadline is April 10.
Homemade soup/sandwich sale, at the First United Methodist Church of Oceanside, Atlantic Ave. and Davison St., at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 18. Soup, sandwich and coffee will be sold at $6 per person. Wheelchair accessible. Call (516) 766-3778 for more information.
Molloy College Fashion Showcase, with a Chinese Auction will be held on March 8 at 7 p.m. in the Anselma Room on Molloy¹s camps. Tickets are $7 ($5 for Molloy students). For more information, call (516) 678-5000 ext. 6373.
RVC Special Education PTA, will meet on Monday, March 26 at 8 p.m. in the SSHS library. ³Understanding Psychological, Educational, and Neuropsychological Evaluations² with Dr. Herman Davidowicz has been rescheduled for this date. SEPTA Sharing, an informal Special Ed chat time, will be at 7 p.m. All are welcome. Call (516) 536-1116 for more information.
Rockville Centre Democratic Club, will holds its next meeting on March 26 at 7:30 p.m. at the Sandel Center, 50 S. Park Ave. The meeting will have a Town Hall format and the topic will be Iraq.
Stop World Hunger Tennis Party and Tournament, The Tennis Party will take place on Saturday, March 17, at the Carefree Racquet Club in North Merrick. $15 for two hours of tennis and refreshments. The Tennis Tournament will take place between April 1 and June 10. Cost: $6 for singles and $10 for doubles. Deadline to register is March 10. Call (631) 789- 3618 to register or for more information. Funds will go to help Catholic Relief Servies.
St. Patrick¹s Day Parade, Saturday, March 24, from Maple Ave. to Long Beach Rd., starts at Noon.
Identity Theft Workshop, Thursday, March 8, 7:30 p.m. at the Sandel Senior Center. Sponsored by the RVC Police Department.
LI Chapter of the American Business Women¹s Association, will meet on Wednesday, March 21 at 6:30 p.m. at Bedell¹s waterfront restaurant in Freeport. Patrick Quinn of Emile¹s Candies will be the guest speaker. Cost: $20. Call (516) 628-1638 to reserve a spot.
Blood Drive at Mercy Medical Center, March 16, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the former Cancer Care area on the first floor of the St. Anne¹s building. Must be between 17- and 75-years-old, at least 110 pounds and in good health. Register by calling (516) 705-2589 or (516) 705-2467.
League of Women Voters, will meet on Tuesday, March 20 from 5-8 p.m. at the George Washington Manor in Roslyn, with Nassau County DA Kathleen Rice as the keynote speaker. $50 in advance or $55 at the door. Email info@lwvofnassaucounty.org for more info.
Neptune Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star meeting, March 9, 8 p.m. at the Masonic Temple in Baldwin. Tim Jaccard, founder and executive director of the AMT Children of Hope/Baby Safe Haven Program will be the guest speaker. Call (516) 826-2314 for more information.
South Side H.S.Varsity Baseball Fundraiser, Friday, March 9, 7-10 p.m. at Madison Hall, 210 Merrick Rd., Rockville Centre. Cash bar, complimentary buffet, raffles and live music. $20 cover charge.
Women¹s Intergenerational Seder, March 18, 1 p.m. at Central Synagogue. Adults: $25; children: $18. Open to the entire community. Call (516) 766-4300 for more information.
College scholarships, The Long Island Chapter of the American Business Women¹s Association presents scholarships in June 2007 ato college sophomores meeting criteria. To obtain forms, contact ABWA/LICC, Education Committee, PO Box 68, Oceanside, N.Y. 11572. Deadline: March 15.
St. Mark¹s Cooperative Nursery School Ladies Night Out, will be held on Thursday, March 8 at the Rockville Centre Links. Call Nadine Pace at (516) 379-3069 for more info.
St. Patrick¹s Day Dance, Sponsored by the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians. Saturday, March 10, 7:30 p.m. to 12 a.m., Msgr. McCann Hall, St. Patrick¹s Parish, 235 Glen St., Glen Cove. Tickets are $50, includes buffet dinner, full bar and Irish coffee.
Ongoing
Music together- Music and movement for children ages newborn through 5-years-old and the grown-ups who love them are invited to participate in the joy of family music at St. Marks United Methodist church. Call for information and to sign up for a free demo class at (516) SING-2-ME, (516) 764-4263 or visit www.whiletheyrelittle.com.
Newcomers¹ Club, invites new neighbors and old to join the fun. The club offers bi-monthly activities and social events throughout the year to become better acquainted with the community. Please contact Rita Ingram at (516) 208-9886 or Carin Croke at (516) 544-2991 for membership information.
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 they do not accept clothing.
Rockville Centre Historical Society: Phillips House, invites one and all to enjoy the village¹s historic house and its memorabilia. The house is located at 28 Hempstead Ave., and is open Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. or by appointment for groups. For more information call (516) 764-7459.
Children's Athletic Training School, located at 188 Maple Ave., is offering two weeks of free sports classes for pre-k through third-graders. You can choose between basketball, baseball, lacrosse, soccer and cheerleading. You must register ahead of time. Please call (516) 763-1299 for more information.
Love the Journey, is a foundation of conscious women looking to explore new possibilities. It is a community that builds healthy relationships, encourages networking and inspires creativity. Each meeting is held the first Thursday of each month. Please contact Wendy at (516) 208-9709 or Jane@lovethejourney.net for more information.
RVC Chapter of Homemakers, The group meets every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the John A. Anderson Recreation Center on Oceanside Rd. at 10 a.m. Contact (516) 766-1620 for more info.
Religious events
Central Synagogue of Nassau County, located at 430 DeMott Ave. Marc Gruber, Rabbi; William Wood, Cantor. Friday evening Shabbat services at 7:45 p.m. Regular Torah Study, Saturday 9 a.m., Shabbat morning services at 10:30 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. 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. For more info call (516) 766-5374.
Temple B¹nai 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.
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 Sunday¹s at 9:30 a.m. and Church worship at 10:30 a.m. For more information, please contact the Church office at (516) 766-2975.
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 240 Lincoln Ave., (516) 766-2815. www.htlcrvc.org. Parish Office Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Worship: 5 p.m. on Saturdays for Holy Communion in the Chapel and 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. on Sundays for Holy Communion in the Chapel.
Church of the Ascension, 71 North Village Ave., holds services on Sunday at 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist, rite 1 and homily at 10:30 a.m. Choral Eucharist, rite 1, and sermon; Tuesday at 11 a.m. Holy Eucharist, rite 2 and the homily; and Saturday. in the garden, weather permitting, at 5 p.m. Holy Eucharist, rite 3 and homily. The children¹s Christian formation is on Sunday at 10:15 a.m. For more information, please call the Parish Office at (516)766-0693.
rvc
public library
Rockville Centre Public Library
221 North Village Avenue
(516) 766-6257
Free Tax Preparation Assistance - through April 13. Every Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sign up at Reference Desk.
Friends of the Library Book Sale, Saturday March 10 and Saturday, March 18.
Great Books with Bernie Mann, Tuesday, March 12 at 7:15 p.m. Hayek: Planning and Democracy.
Evening Book Discussion with Edna Ritzenberg, Tuesday, March 13 at 7:30 p.m. Brooklyn Follies by Paul Auster.
Monday Mysteries with Eileen McCarthy, Monday, March 19 at Noon. The Big Dig by Linda Barnes.
March Art Displays at the Library, Main floor showcases - Photography by Darlene Cunnup; Internet and Concourse Gallery - Paintings by Satish Karode; Auditorium - Photography by Monica Agosta.
Endowment Fund Lecture, the RVC Library¹s Endowment Fund will present ³A Conversation with Amy Sedaris,² comedian, actress and author of the NY Times bestseller I Like You: Hospitality Under the Influence, on Thursday, April 19 at 7:30 p.m. at South Side High School.
Rhyme Time - For babies between 4 and 14 months. Fridays at 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Picture This! Art Workshop - Thursdays 4 - 5 p.m., March 22. A literary and artistic experience for children grades 1 through 3.
Special events
Parkinson support group - We offer weekly physical exercise, discussion groups, professional work shops, socialization opportunities, & on-site professional staff from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Coffee & Cake will be served. Brown bag your lunch! The group meets at the JCC of the Greater Five Towns (207 Grove St., Cedarhurst, NY). Interested clients should contact Cathy at (516) 569-6733.
Stroke Support Group, at Mercy Medical Center. Meets the first Tuesday of each month from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the St. Anne¹s Center.
Men¹s Breast Cancer Support Group - The Adelphi New York Statewide Breast Cancer program is offering a support group for men with breast cancer. Participants will have the opportunity to get together and discuss their special concerns. The group will meet at Adelphi University at 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. There is no cost, but pre-registration is required. Call Sandi Kafenbaum, LCSW, at (516) 877-4314 to sign up or for more information.
At the
rec. center
111 North Oceanside Rd.
Rockville Centre
(516) 678-9339
Aerobic Exercise - Aerobics classes are offered by Nancy¹s Aerobics on Mon., Tues. and Thurs. evenings at 7 p.m. Classes are on-going and can be paid for daily. Classes are conducted in the rec. center gym in air-conditioned comfort.
Crafts Fair and Flea Market - Sunday, March 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Nursery School Registration - Registration for the 2007-08 Nursery School programs is now being accepted for all Rockville Centre residents and non-residents.
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.
Boating Class - US Coast Guard Aux. Flotilla 13-13 Safe Boating Class. Saturday, March 10, April 14 or May 5, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost: $50.
Daffodil Days - The American Cancer Society¹s Daffodil Days benefit to remind us that hope blooms is scheduled for March 20 and 21. Daffodils are sold in bunches of 10 for $10. Call Pat Southard at (516) 678-9338 to place your order.
Part-time summer jobs - Applications are now being accepted for paid summer playground positions. Applicants must be at least 16.
At the sandel center
Leonard Sandel Senior Center
50 South Park Ave.
(516) 678-9350
Just for men - Every Friday at 9:30 a.m., ³Rockin¹ Robin² presents this great new exercise class for members.
St. Patrick¹s Day Party - Friday, March 16 at 1 p.m., featuring Irish dancers, fun, games and refreshments. $3 per person.
Defensive Driving Class - Sponsored by the AARP, Thursdays March 22 and 29, from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Fee: $10.
QVC Studio Tour - On Thursday, March 22, the community is invited to travel to Penn. with the Sandel Center for a look behind the scenes of live television at the QVC Studio. Lunch at Simon Pearce on the Brandywine. Cost: $79. Advance registration required.
Bereavement Counseling - Call Helene Locke at (516) 536-1162 for an appointment.
IRS Tax Assistance Program - By appointment only. AARP volunteers will be at the Sandel Center to help members and Rockville Centre residents aged 60 or older with their tax returns every Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please call (516) 678-9350 to schedule an appointment.
Mental health speaker - Friday, March 9, at 1 p.m. Psychologist Dr. Michele Lucero and social worker Charlene Lane will speak on mental health.
Balance meals - Tuesday, March 13, 11 a.m. Karen Ehmann, R.D., will speak about planning balanced meals.
Tai Chi - Mondays from 2 - 3 p.m. Began March 5.
Beginner Bridge - Mondays from 2:15 - 4:15 p.m., beginning March 19.
Pilates - Tuesdays, from 10 - 11 a.m. Began March 6.
Yoga - Thursdays, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., beginning March 8.
Cardio Dance - Thursdays, 10 - 11 a.m., beginning March 8.
