Monday, Aug. 8, 8:15 p.m.


Zoning Board of Appeals will meet at Village Hall, 1 College Pl.


Wednesday, Aug. 10, 8 p.m.


Planning Board will meet at Village Hall, 1 College Pl.


Tuesday, Aug. 16, 7:30 p.m.

Community events

Temple B'nai Sholom, 100 Hempstead Ave., schedule of services for the week of July 22.


Friday, July 22, 7 a.m., 6:30 p.m.


Saturday, July 23, 9 a.m., 8:25 p.m.


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 Lynne Fay at (516) 536-7520 or Meredith Walker at (516) 764-8991 for membership information.


Ongoing


Saint Mark's United Methodist Church, 200 Hempstead Ave. 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. For further information, call the church office at (516) 766-2080.


Ongoing


United Church of Rockville Centre, 430 Morris Ave., an Open and Affirming Congregation of the United Church of Christ, holds Sunday School for preschool through middle school Sunday's at 9:30 a.m. 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 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 Saturday 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 holds services Sundays at 10 a.m. Pre-school through eighth-graders are welcome for Sunday school instruction, which also begins at 10 a.m. The church is located at 62 Davison Avenue, adjacent to the Oceanside Library, off Long Beach Road. For more info, call Barbara Swan at (516) 766-0136.


Ongoing


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Lights, camera, action! The Long Island International Film Expo will be held at the Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. There will be 120 independent films shown this year. The films will hail from such locations as LI, California, India, France, Canada, Japan, and other points of the globe. The films will feature stars such as Faye Dunaway, Drew Barrymore, Steve Buscemi, and many more. For more information, please call (516) 572-0012 or visit www.LongIslandFilm.com.


Through July 21


Irish Music will be performed by Michael O'Rourke and the Black Velvet Band on the Village Green, Maple Avenue. In case of rain, the Village Green concerts will move to the auditorium at South Side Middle School, Hillside Avenue.


Thursday, July 21, 7:30 p.m.


Light the Night. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's invites the Long Island community to help them kick off the 2005 Light the Night Season at Old Bethpage Village Restoration. The night is a two-mile twilight walk to celebrate and commemorate those whose lives have been touched by blood cancers. For more information, please visit www.lightthenight.


Saturday, August 6, 9 -10:30 a.m.


Calling all Mercy League Seniors! A luncheon and meeting will be held at Raay-Nors Cabin, 550 Sunrise Hgwy, RVC. The cost is $16 including gratuities. Please try to attend this important meeting and make your reservation no later than July 27. Make checks payable to Josephine Esposito, 92 Forestdale Rd., RVC 11570 or call (516) 766-5588 or Lee Naro at (516) 764-4585. The telephone number for Raay-Nors Cabin is (516) 223-4886.


Wednesday, Aug. 10, 12:30 p.m.


Oklahoma! "Oh, what a beautiful morning" to see the BroadHollow Theatre Company's production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's collaborations at Center Stage, Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., RVC. Tickets are $22 for adults, $20 for seniors and $14 for youths 16 and under. Group rates are available. For more information, please call (631) 581-2700 or e-mail bhtcgroupsales@aol.com.


August 13-28, times vary


Broadway Comes to the Village. Plaza Theatrical Productions presents a concert of Broadway show tunes on the Village Green. In case of rain, the Village Green concerts will move to the auditorium at South Side Middle School.


Thursday, August 18, 8 p.m.


Who's on First? Join film historian Keith Crocker for a look at the comedy duo Abbott & Costello. 16mm film clips will be shown and there will be a display of memorabilia. A fee of $6 will be charged and there light refreshments will be served. Where is this happening? At the Barry and Florence Friedberg JCC, 15 Neil Ct., Oceanside. For more information, please call (516) 766-4341.


Thursday, Aug. 18, 7:30 p.m.

spotlight on seniors

Sandel Senior Center50 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.


Sunday, July 24; August 7 & 21; September 11 & 25


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


Gala Flea Market and Book Sale will be held at the center. Here is the perfect opportunity to pick up something special at bargain rates! For further information, please call (516)678-9245 weekdays, or (516)764-0345 weekends.


Saturday, July 30, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.


"Nutcracker Ballet"


may be in December, but Leggz Ltd. Dance is seeking children and teen ballet dancers, ages seven and older, boys and girls, for their full length production, with a live orchestra. Performance dates are December 2,3 and 4 in RVC. Leggz Ltd. Dance is located at 222 Sunrise Hgwy in RVC. Please call (516) 766-7171 for an appointment and information.


Saturday, August 6

At the Library

221 N. Village Ave.


Sista Girls, Fit to Play mentoring program holds weekly workshops at the RVCPL. The program encourages girls to eat right, exercise, and become aware and involved with community service. The program's director is Alicia James. For further information, please call the library at (516) 766-6257.


Ongoing


Calling All Tweens: Cool Summer Programs at the Library


Tweens entering sixth grade have great programs to choose from at the Rockville Centre Public Library this summer.


How about learning sign language? Join teacher-interpreter Kathleen Quinn for a four-session workshop.


Tuesdays, July 12, 19, 26 and August 2 at 7 p.m. At the last session you'll sign and read to young children.


Tween Yoga Get fit and have fun stretching at Tween Yoga.


Fridays at 11: 30 a.m., July 8, 15, 22 and 29.


Nautical Notes Quilting For kids entering grades four through six, sign up for Nautical Notes Quilting, exploring Long Island through books and creating a quilt based on the wonderful stories.


Thursdays, July 7, 14, 21, 28 and August 4 and 11 at 7 p.m.


Board Games Play chess and scrabble all summer long. Players of all skills, grade five and up are welcome to chess instruction.


Tuesdays, July 26 and August 9 at 7:45 p.m. Practice both games on Tuesday, Aug. 2 at 7 p.m.