Village Planning Board will hold a meeting at Village Hall, One College Place


Tuesday , Sept. 20, 7:30 p.m.

Community events

Newcomers' Club invites new neighbors and old to join the fun. The club offers bimonthly 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


Rockville Centre Chapter of Homemakers will began their new season 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 766-1620.


Ongoing

Religious events

Temple B'nai Shalom, located on 100 Hempstead Ave., holds Friday services at 7 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. and Saturday services at 9 a.m. and 7:05 p.m. Daily minyan schedule: Monday and Thursday at 6:55 a.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 7 a.m.; Shabbat and Sunday at 9 a.m. and Sunday through Thursday at 8 p.m.


First United Methodist Church, located on 2915 Davison Street in Oceanside will be holding a Fall Fair on Saturday, Oct. 1 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pumpkins, wreaths, crafts. fresh Long Island vegetable, flowers, and a barbecue lunch are all part of the festivities. The day concludes with a buffet style dinner at 5:30 p.m. for $12 per person. . The church is also holding a $6 per person buffet luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 27. Call (516) 766-3778 for reservations.


Saint Marks's United Methodist Church located on 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.


Ongoing


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.


Ongoing


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


Ongoing

Special events

Rockville Centre Basketball League. Student Athletes in grades 3 thru 12 of all skill levels are welcome to participate in the upcoming season. Register for the upcoming season on Sat. Sept. 17, 10:00a.m.-noon.in the lobby of South side Middle School. You may also register at the 'Kids Fest' on Sat., Sept. 17 from noon to 4:00p.m. at the RVC Recreation Center.


Stay In Shape- with Western Square Dance lessons starting Wednesday, Sept. 21 from 8-9 p.m. at the RVC Recreation Centre Rec Hall on Oceanside Road. The first lesson is free. Contact Lee Kopman at (516) 221-5028 for more information.


Fall Program Registration- is now being accepted for the Fall Programs that begin the week of Sept. 19. Registrations are first-come first-served and all participants must have a valid 2005-2006 Recreation Center membership card. Call (516)678-9339 for a detailed flyer.


Fall Nursery School Openings- remain in limited numbers in some fall nursery school classes for children entering kindergarten In September 2006 and 2007. Call Peggy at (516) 678-9339 for registration information.


RVC Democratic Club Candidates Night will take place on Monday, Sept. 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the Sandel Senior Center on 50 South Park Ave. Come and meet local town and county democratic candidates. All are welcome.

At the JCC

Barry and Florence Friedberg JCC


Court, Oceanside


766-4341/www.friedbergjcc.org.


Singles social club, for ages 55 and over, meets from 7:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. $7 fee. For more information, call Debbie Rosen at 766-4341, ext. 129. On Monday, Sept. 19: "What are your rights as a grandparent?" a lecture by Bruce Albert Esq. On Thursday, Sept. 29 (joint meeting with the JCC's Adult Connections Group): "The good, the bad and the beautiful," a lecture by Louise Cella Caruso on the art world of Gustoff Klemp.


Fall Registrations at JCC are still be accepted. Choose from activities including roller hockey, swimming, mommy and me. Join a teen leadership club, create a young artist project or join a Jewish book club. If you don't see something that interests you there are hundreds of other programs being offered this fall. Call for free program guide.


Some Like it Hot. From center orchestra seats, enjoy this Billy Wilder classic at the Gateway Playhouse in Bellport on Wednesday, Sep. 21. This musical romps across the stage to the music and lyrics of Jule Styne and Bob Merrill and will leave you laughing in the aisles. $91 fee includes dinner at the elegant Bellport Country Club. Reservations required.


The Vatican and the Holocaust. 500 years of controversy is the focus of a lecture by Stanislao G. Pugliese, author and associate professor of Modern European History and Italian Studies at Hofstra University, on Tuesday, Sept. 27 at 2 p.m. You'll learn how the ghetto originated in Italy, what role the Jews played in the unification of Italy and how that role influenced their position vis-à-vis the church. $6 fee includes light refreshments.

spotlight on seniors

Sandel Senior Center


50 South Park Avenue


Duplicate Bridge is bridge at its best. Play a leisurely paced 21-hand duplicate game on Sunday afternoons. With plenty of on-site parking available and coffee, tea and cake served, what could be easier or more fun? Partner not necessary. Fee is $7 per session; $5 for Sandel members with membership card. For further information, please call (516) 678-9245.


September 25


Pre-game play is from 1 - 1:45 p.m., duplicate game starts at 1:45 p.m. Start times are sharp.


Cruise to Bermuda RVC Dept. of Senior Services invites area seniors to to consider traveling with the Sandel Center Club. They will be leaving on a 7-night cruise Apr. 29, 2006. Please contact Sharon Viotto at 867-7215 for trip details.

At the Library

221 N. Village Ave.


766-6257


Star book, book club. The library will continue its popular teen club this fall. Stuck in Neutral on Monday, Nov. 14 at 7:30 pm. Persuasion on Monday, Dec. 5 at 7:30 pm. For grades 6-8, Homecoming on Monday, Sept. 19 at 7:30 p.m. Hope was Here on Monday, Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m. Al Capone Does My Shirts on Monday, Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m.


College Admissions 101- a series of free seminars presented by Kaplan Inc. for students applying to college and their parents are taking place. Financial Aid 101 is on Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 7 p.m. SAT Test Secrets 101 is on Wednesday, Sept. 28 at 7 p.m.

Oceanside Free Library

766-2630


30 Davison Avenue


Sept. 18: Live performance of Isadora and the power of Mythology, 2 p.m., tickets required.

At Molloy

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


Does Faith Influence Medical Professionals? A panel of distinguished doctors will be discussing with the audience how faith can affect the relationships with and treatment of patients. A question and answer session will follow the presentation.


Sunday, Sept. 25, 3 p.m.


Ansemla Room, Kellenberg Hall


Birth, coming of age, marriage and death: similarities and differences Learn about the origins and examine some artifacts that are used during important events in different religions. The program is co-sponsored with the Crossroads of Faith and Culture Lecture Series.


Sunday, Oct. 23, 2:30 p.m.


Hays Theater/Wilbur Arts Center


Art Gallery- Molloy College celebrates its 50th anniversary in photographs with an photo exhibition celebrating the contributions of the sisters of St. Dominic. Approximately 100 photos will be on display through Oct. 20 in the college's Art Gallery. Contact (516)678-5000, ext. 6549 for more information.