Molloy Community meetings- The college invites the residents of Rockville Centre to attend meetings to discuss future plans for campus modifications. the meetings will be held in the Hays Theater at 7:00 p.m. on April 5 and 6. Light refreshments will be served in the lobby of the Theater before the meetings begin.

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


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


Rockville Centre Historical Society: Phillips House, invites one and all to enjoy the village's 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.


Ongoing


Fortnightly Club of RVC, invites all women to attend their April 4 meeting at 1:30 p.m. The speaker will be Liz Connors who will introduce Tai Chi, the ancient and yet most contemporary form of staying spry and active. Meetings are held the first and third Tuesdays of each month at St. Mark's Methodist Church at 220 Hempstead Ave. in RVC. For more information please call Rosemary at 536-7629.

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. For more information and a service schedule please call (516) 764-4100.


Judaism and Islam: similarities and differences- Temple B'nai Sholom will host a program and round table discussion sponsored by the Rabbi's home study groups and adult education. The event is open, free of charge, to the public. The next session will meet on April 2 - 'Whatever happened to sin' will be the topic. For more information call the synagogue at (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


Intergenerational Women's Seder, The Sisterhood of Central Synagogue and B'Nai Shalom and the National Council of Jewish Women are hosting their first annual Intergenerational Women's Seder on Sunday April 2, at 1 p.m. at Central Synagogue. Tickets are $25 for women and $10 for girls grades 3-12. For more information please call(516) 766-4300.


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. Ongoing


Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 240 Lincoln Ave., holds services Saturdays at 5 p.m. and Sunday at 8:30 a.m and 10 a.m. Sunday School for preschool through eighth grades is held at 10 a.m. on Sundays. Ongoing


Oceanside Lutheran Church, on 62 Davison Avenue holds services Sundays at 10 a.m. Pre-school through 8th grade students are welcome for Sunday school instruction, which also begins at 10 a.m.


Ongoing


First Presbyterian Church, at 717 St. Luke's place in Baldwin welcomes and supports individuals and families to grow in faith. Sunday services are at 10 a.m. The Pastor is Rev. Mark F. Griener. For more information call (516) 223-2112.

Special events 

Annual Violet Show- The LI African Violet Society presents its 51st annual show. This year's theme is "Violets Go Vaudeville." The show will take place at the John A. Anderson Recreation Center in Rockville Centreon April 1 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and april 2 from 12 p.m to 5 p.m. For information pleas call (516) 766-8002.


Native American exhibit - The Center for Science at Tanglewood Preserve in Rockville Centre, invites parents and children to enjoy its exciting, hands-on Native American exhibit now through April 30, and is sponsored by the CSTL, a not-for-profit organization. Please contact Nikki at (516) 764-0045 for more information.


An afternoon at the Oscars - The LI chapter of the American Business Women's Association invites you to join them for their annual Luncheon and Fashion Show on Sat. April 8 at the Rockville links Golf and Country Club on North Long Beach Road in RVC. The host of the event will be Mickey B-The prince of Rock and Roll and the Juke Box Review. Fashions will be presented by Moza Boutique of RVC. Tickets are $50 All proceeds go toward the organization's Scholarship fund . There will be door prizes, raffles, 50-50, goody bags and more. For information please contact Catherine at 377-3227.


How do you take your tea?-The Phillips House Museum of Rockville Centre, located at 28 Hempstead Avenue, has opened its Spring exhibits with examples of European and American tea pots and services from the extensive collection of Marilyn Nunes Devlin. For any further information about the exhibit or the museum call (516) 764-7459 or (516)766-4540.


Meditation and Relaxation Techniques -Free workshop. help relieve your stress and related aches and pains. Presented by Dr. Rosemarie Cartagine on Thurs. March 30, at 7:45 p.m.- 8:45 p.m. Sponsored by Body Mind Health at 119 North Park Avenue, Suite 201, Rockville centre. For more information and reservations call (516) 678-3322.


Were you born at South Nassau?- Were you born at South Nassau Communities Hospital? Join them on April 30 for the North Addition Grand Opening Celebration and parade. March in the parade under the decade of your birth. Contact Pat Huber at (516) 763-3260 to register.


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 &16, 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.


St. Agnes CYO Track- Anyone wishing to join in grades K-8 may do so from 6 p.m. -7:45 p.m. on April 4, 6, 13, 18, 20, or 25. There is a $40 fee for each child. For more information call Jim Soehner at 764-4087.


Oratory contest- All tenth, eleventh and twelfth grade students are invited to participate in the LI coalition for life oratory contest on Sunday, April 2 at Kellenberg memorial High School, Uniondale. Teachers and students please call Mary Arden Smith at (516) 825-4852 for application and information.


Chinese Auction- The Employee League at Mercy Medical Center is sponsoring a Chinese Auction on Sun. April 23. The Auction will be held at the Mill River Manor, Best Western in RVC located at 173 Sunrise Hwy. from noon until 4 p.m. The luncheon is $30 and includes 25 tickets. tickets will also be available at the auction. for more info call 516-705-2589.


Cast call at St. Agnes- In celebration of Mozart's 250th Birthday chorus parts for Mozart's Requiem are available. Meet on Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. Cathedral Singers have a performance on April 2. For more information and try-out times, call the St. Agnes Cathedral Music Office: (516) 764-9578, ext. 203.


 


Talent Show-St. Mark's United Methodist Church in Rockville Centre will hold a dinner, auction and talent show on April1, at 5 p.m. Admission is $20 for adults and $10 for children under 12 free for kids under 3. For more information call (516) 766-2080.


Mercy Scholarships -Applications are now being taken for the Sister Mary Grace Memorial Scholarship in Health Care sponsored by the Council of Leagues of Mercy Medical Center. Scholarships range from $500-$2,000 and are provided on a one time only basis to worthy students in financial need who are studying for careers in healthcare. For more information please call Sister Anne Reekie at 516-705-1833. The deadline for submission of applications is April 30.


             


Wilson's anniversary celebration- Wilson Elementary will celebrate it's 75th Anniversary with a carnival at the school, located at 25 Buckingham Rd., on June 10 at 11:30 a.m. The rain date is June 11. For more information please call (516) 255-8910.

At the recreation center

111 North Oceanside Rd.


Rockville Centre


(516) 678-9339


Easter Egg Hunt- Sat. April 8 at 9:30 a.m. Rain date is April 9.


Calling all finger painters- The Rockville Centre Recreation Department will begin registration for the 2006-2007 nursery school year, starting Monday, Jan. 9 at 9 a.m. 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 Sandel

50 South Park Ave., RVC (516) 678-9255


Yeeha!- Come to the center on Monday and Tuesday evenings from 7 to 10 p.m. and enjoy square dancing with nationally known caller Lee Kopman. the fee is $5.


Annual Monte Carlo Night- On April 29, the Sandel Center will be turned into a glittering casinno as the Friends of Senior Services (FOSSI) hold's its annual fundraiser, the third annual Monte Carlo Night. It promises to be a gala affair. Sponsorss and journal advertisers are needed. tickets are $50 each. Contact Chris O'Leary at 516-678-9350 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, 10-10:45 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, 7:30-9:30 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 - 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 - 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 Alderman, at ext. 133.

At Molloy

100 Hempstead Ave., RVC (516) 1-888-4-MOLLOY


Images of God- The Molloy College Center for Christian-Jewish studies invites the community to examine "Images of God from Multi-faith perspectives." The program will be held on April 2 at 3 p.m. in the Asemla Room in Kellenberg Hall. Panelists include Reverend Thomas M.Catania, Ph.D., Deenaz Kanji, and Rabbi Marc A. Gruber. Admission is free.


Book discussion- 'The Dove in Downward Flight' by Roseanne Farano will be discussed by The Siena Women's Center. the event will take place at 5:30 p.m. on March 30. The author will be on hand to share her insights. RSVP required please call 516-678-5000 ext. 6302


Conference on Love-The conference will explore how the notion and feeling of love, in its various forms and the word 'love' itself can be re-centered in the public and political imagination. the event will take place from 7:30 am-6:00 p.m in the Hays theater and multi-purpose roomin the Wilbur Arts Building. contact the Philosophy Department at 516-678-5000 ext. 6302.


Molloy College Film Festival-'Capote' - this film is based on the life of author Truman Capote and his pivitol, non fiction book 'In Cold Blood'. he be-friends one of the real-life murderers he's writing about. The film will be shown at 5 pm on April 20, in the Hays Theater in the Wilbur Arts Center. For more information please contact Deidre Pribram at 516-678-5000 ext. 6132.


A night of Shakespere-The performing arts club will take on many of Shakespere's greatest works and his most challenging parts. April 26, at 5 p.m. on the Kellenberg Great lawn. Contact the Office of student affairs at 516-678-6216. A fee will be charged for this event.


Community Orchestra-To commemorate the 250th anniversary of Wolfgang Amadeus Motzart the orchestra will play a special composition to commemorate his genius. the performance will be in the Hays theater in the Wilbur Arts center on May 1 at 3:00 p.m. For more information please call The center for Christioan/Jewish Studies at 516-678-5000 ext. 6880.


Annual ESOL Conference-This years event will offer workshops and exhibits relating to this year's theme "Empowering English Language Learners for Success". The Event will take place from 8:30 am-1 p.m on May 6 in Kellenberg Hall. For more information call Professor Vicky Giouroukakis at 516-678-5000 ext 6791.


Molloy College Annual Golf Classic-This year's event will be held on May 8 at the Rockaway Hunting Club and Sewane Golf and Country Club at noon. there will be a shotgun start. The event will raise funds to benefit Molloy's students. This year's honorees are John D. Cameron, Managing Partner of Cameron Engineering & Associates and John Baldwin, President of the First Rehabilitation Life Insurance Company of America. For more information contact the office of advancement at 516-678-5000 ext. 6723.


48th Annual "A Night of Song"- Will be held in the Hays Theater in the Wilbur Arts Center at 8 p.m. on May 13. Attendees will enjoy an entertaining evening of song featuring The Molloy College Concert Chior and Glee Club. Rsvp is required for this event. A fee will also be charged. For information please call The alumni Relations Office at 516-678-5000 ext 6405.