Community update

Rockville Centre community calendar March 18, 2010

Events and Activities

Posted Wednesday, March 17, 2010 7:00 pm

Bereavement conference on Sunday Lifelong Rockville Centre resident Elaine Stillwell, chapter leader of The Compassionate Friends of RVC and a bereavement coordinator for the Diocese of RVC, coordinates the annual conference. It will feature seven presenters from Rockville Centre — Fredi and Ron Norris, Elissa and Joe Metz, Julia Schuerger, Anne Kane and Father Andrzej Zglejszewski are scheduled to be among the over 500 bereaved and those caring for them who are expected to attend the annual Bereavement Conference this Saturday, March 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Kellenberg Memorial High School. Sponsored by Catholic Cemeteries and the Diocese of Rockville Centre, the conference is open to people of all faiths. The Keynote speaker will be Sr. Ave Clark, coordinator of the Heart-to-Heart Ministry who is a popular author, retreat presenter,spiritual director, and bereavement counselor. In addition, 61 workshops will be offered (registrants have a choice of three) by prominent leaders in the bereavement field. Breakfast, lunch and conference folder are included in the registration fee ($70 for walk-ins). A well-stocked Conference Bookstore will be available and the day will close with a Eucharistic Celebration. The conference brochure and registration form may be downloaded from the Web site: www.holyroodcemetery.org by clicking on the word Bereavement and on the right, scrolling down to Bereavement Conference Information. You may also call (516) 334-7990,ext. 120 or ext.122 for a copy of the brochure.

Courtesy Catholic Cemeteries

Prom-a-palooza

This Saturday, March 20 from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Sarabeth Cafe in Lord and Taylor’s Garden City store, South Side High School seniors will have the opportunity to enjoy breakfast and a fashion show.

A $15 ticket includes a customized look from the Bobbi Brown make-up team; a 25 percent off coupon on regular priced dresses; a gift with purchase; an additional 15 percent off when opening a Lord and Taylor account and the chance to win a prom dress valued up to $300.

The event is sponsored by South Side High School’s Post Prom committee. Seating is limited, so to reserve your place in this special event, send your $15 in a check payable to: Denise McEvoy, SSHS PTA Post-Prom Chair, 522 Georgia Street, South Hempstead, N.Y. 11550.

On the board

Board of Trustees Briefing

March 18, 7 p.m., Village Hall

Board of Trustees Meeting

March 23, 8:15 p.m., Village Hall

Zoning Board Meeting

March 24, 8 p.m., Village Hall

Community Events

On Broadway — A Musical Review!

The Island Park Theatre Group, in concert with The Island Park Schools and Recreation Department, will present "On Broadway — A Musical Revue!" featuring local talent of all ages from all communities. Performances will be March 19 and 20 at 8 p.m.; and a matinee on March 21 at 3 p.m. at the Lincoln Orens School Middle School, 150 Trafalgar Blvd., Island Park. For tickets and more information, call (516) 431-3320.

Casting call

Kids Performing Who Kare auditions ages 6-19 for Disney's Jungle Book Kids and Sweeney Todd School Edition, March 20 at 1:30 p.m. at the Recreation Center 111 N. Oceanside Road. Prepare 16 bars and bring headshot and resume. Call (516)764-4173 for more info.

South Shore Symphony Concert

The South Shore Symphony, under the musical direction of Scott Jackson Wiley will perform at South Side Middle School, 67 Hillside Drive on March 20 at 8 p.m. The 65-member Symphony Orchestra will present Rossini ’s "Overture to William Tell," Richard Strauss ’s "Till Eulenspiegels Lustige Streiche" Op. 28 and Debussy’s "La Mer." The cost for admission is $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and members of the Rockville Centre Guild for the Arts. Children under the age of 18 are free. For tickets or information, call the Rockville Centre Guild for the Arts at (516) 616-3610.

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