Community events

Newcomers' 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 Theresa Murphy at (516) 594-1916 or Katie Gruner at (516) 594-4465 for membership information.

Ongoing

Village Green Concert, Wil be held on Thursday June 22. the Rockville Centre Concert Band will perform from 7:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. at the Village Green on Maple Avenue. In case of rain the concert will be held at the RVC Recreation Cener at 111 North Oceanside Road.

Annual Fireworks Celebration, Will be held on Saturday July 8th ( Raindate July 9th) at the Village of Rockville Centre's Centennial Park at the corner of South Park and Chester Street. The village will celebrate its 113th birthday with a concert by the South Shore Symphony at 7:30 and fireworks by Grucci at approximately 9 p.m.

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.

Rockville Centre Chapter of Homemakers, meets at the John A. Anderson Recreation Center on Oceanside Rd. The group is all about cooking, knitting, sewing, crafts, trips, community service and friendships and meets every Tuesday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. For more information, call 516-766-1620.

Ongoing

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. Currently they are in need of the following items: 8 twin beds with frame and mattress, 1 bunk bed with frame and mattress, 2 full or queen beds with frame and mattress, 1 cot, 2 couches, 5 dressers, 1 kitchen table set, end tables, and lamps. If you have any items to donate that are not listed above please call (917) 304-2063 or (646) 442-8081 to inquirfe 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 village's historic house and its memorabilia. The current exhibit is of the 1964-1965 World's Fair and will be on display through the end of June.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.

Ongoing

Religious events

Central Synagogue of Nassau County, located at 430 DeMott Ave. The Rabbi is Marc Gruber. For more information and a service schedule please call (516) 766-4300 or visit www.centralsy.org.



Temple B'nai Sholom, located at 100 Hempstead Ave. Dr. Barry Dov Schwartz - Rabbi. For more information and a detailed service schedule please call (516) 764-4100.

Saint Mark's United Methodist Church, located 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. All are welcome. 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 Sunday's at 9:30 a.m. and Church worship at 10:30 a.m. Ongoing

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 children's Christian formation is on Sunday at 10:15 a.m.

Special events 

Scholarship available - The Confide Counseling Center is pleased to announce it's seventh Annual Lloyd Smallwood Jr. Scholarship competition. The center is offering a $500 scholarship to a high school senior living in RVC who has been or anticipates being accepted into college. The student must submit an essay demonstrating his/her concerns regarding the drug abuse problem in our society. Applications may be obtained at SSHS or at Confide located at 30 Hempstead Ave. in RVC. For more info call (516) 764-5522.

Parkinson support group - We offer weekly physical exercise, discussion groups, professional work

shops, socialization opportunities, & on-site professional staff from 11 a.m. - 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.

Talented teens - Create, perform, compete & immerse yourself in the arts at the inaugural JCC Maccabi Arts Fest! If you're between the ages of 13 and16, join the Friedberg JCC Delegation & participate in JCC Maccabi Arts Fest in Baltimore, Aug. 20 to 25. For more details please visit www.JCCMaccabiArtsFest.org or call Maddy Levi, Director of Cultural & Fine Arts, at 766-4341 at Ext. 114 or Monika Wasser, teen services supervisor, at Ext. 139.

Men's Breast Cancer Support Group - The Adelphi New York Satewide 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. starting June 21. 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 recreation center

111 North Oceanside Rd.

Rockville Centre

(516) 678-9339

Summer playground registration - Open for the Rec Center's 52nd consecutive Summer program. The program will be held from June 28 through August 10 from 9 a.m. until noon at three sites: The Rec Center, Covert school, and Hewitt School. Residents of RVC or those who attend RVC schools in grades 1-6 are eligible to register. The fee is $300 per person. Detailed flyers are available at the Rec Center or you can call (516) 678-9339 for more info.

Tennis courts open - Har-trucourts adjacent to the rec. center are open from 8:00 a.m. until dusk seven days per week. Admission is by valid recreation card plus court fee.

Aerobic Exercise - Aerobics classes are offered by Nancy's 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.

31st annual baseball season - is open to boys ages 6-13. It will be conducted from June 26 to July 7. bob Hirschfield Head Coach of NY Tech is the co-ordinator. Classes will meet from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Barasch Field. $305 fee per person for RVC residents.

Girls Basketball - for girls in grades 3-10. Will be offered Aug. 14-18. from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the rec. center. Fee TBA.

Shooting Star Lacrosse Camp - for boys ages 7-17 will be offered June 26-30 at the dean skelos Sports Complex from 9 a.m-1 p.m. fee TBA.

Calling all finger painters - The Rockville Centre Recreation Department has begun registration for the 2006-2007 nursery school year. Registration will continue throughout the year, until all classes are filled. Classes are offered for children entering kindergarten in September 2007 or 2008. Call (516) 678-9238 to arrange for an appointment to visit or for more information.

At the JCC

Barry and Florence Friedberg JCC

15 Neil Court, Oceanside

766-4341/www.friedbergjcc.org.

Yoga classes - The following programs are available for ages 55+: Tai Chi: Mondays, 9-10 a.m. with instructor Bill Wong Chin. Admission is free. Chair Yoga/QiGong: Mondays, 10 a.m.-10:45 a.m. with instructor Bill Wong Chin Fee is $4 per class. Mat Yoga, Mondays, 10:50-11:35 a.m. with instructor Shoshana Lazar. Fee is $4 per class.



Social singles - Are you 55, single and looking for friendships and a fun evening out? Join the Singles Social Club on the first Monday night of every month, 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. The fee is $7. For more information, please call Debbie Rosen at ext. 129.

Make a connection- If you are recently retired or about to retire come to the JCC on Thursday's from 7:30 -9 p.m. Dues are $10 per month, and $5 for JCC members. For more information call Sue Lederman at ext. 111.

Drop-in bereavement group - Thursdays at the JCC a 10-week drop-in Bereavement Group. The group will meet 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. The program is for those who have experienced a recent loss. Come share, express your fears and begin to rebuild. The fee is $5. For more information, please call Tunisia Byrd.

Sophisticated singles - For ages 35-55, every Monday, 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. at the Friedberg JCC, 15 Neil Court in Oceanside. This weekly program gives singles the opportunity to meet one another as well as learn about themselves. Irwin Pfeiffer is the facilitator. The fee is $8 per session. For more information, please call Marcy Hallerman, at ext. 133.