Audition - Casting dancing professionals for the Nutcracker Ballet,the only full length Nutcracker production with a live orchestra on Long Island. From Aug. 21 at 3 p.m. through Sept. 3 at Leggz Ltd. Dance, 222 Sunrise Highway. For more information, call (516) 766-7171.
Meeting ? Nassau Chapter Knights of Columbus Aug. 22 at 8:30 p.m. at the Joseph Barry Council, 45 Heitz Place, Hicksville. For more information, call Jim Bellotti (516) 379-6476 or the Barry Council (516) 938-8323.
RVC Catholic Singles & OLBS singles events. The groups are co-sponsoring three events in August and September:
Aug 30 - 6:30 p.m. Evening at Jones Beach - Meet at the flagpole (Central Mall) For more information, call: Maurice (516) 887-2342 (before 10 p.m.) This event will be canceled if the weather is inclement.
Sept. 2 - 8 p.m. Planning Meeting & Social - refreshments to be served. At the OLBS Cafeteria - 202nd St. & 35th Ave, Bayside. For more information, call Ray K. at (516) 561-6994
Sept. 5 - 7:45 p.m. Mini-Golf at the Spring Rock Golf Center, 377 Denton Ave, New Hyde Park. For more information, call Ray K. at (516) 561-6994.
Audition - Rockville Centre Guild for the Arts? production of The Wizard of Oz on Sept. 3 and Sept. 4 at 7 p.m. for children 8-15 and 8 p.m. for adults. South Side Middle School, 67 Hillside Ave. Enter at the door by the parking lot on Ohio Street. For more information, call (516) 616-3610.
Environmental forum. Save the planet! Dialogue and workshops co-sponsored by the Molloy College Institute for Interfaith Dialogue and the American Jewish Committee - Long Island chapter on Sept. 21, 3 p.m. at the Hays Theatre. Humans, animals, plants and all those who inhabit the earth have a kinship with whoever we address as a high being. Presenters Dr. Sherry Radowitz, Molloy College grants writer; Neal Lewis, L.I. Neighborhood Network director; Steven Zelkowit, Exec. V.P. for Generation Business Development Energy Supply for National Grid and John H. Mutter, Deputy Director or Columbia University?s Earth Institutes will suggest solutions to save the planet by changing our life styles.
Empire Safety Council Defensive Driving Course
at Mercy Medical Center, Oct. 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Mercy League Lounge across from the entrance to the hospital?s Emergency Dept. The fee is $40 and advance registration is required. To register or for more information, call Jeannie Jaeger at (516) 705-2589.
Ongoing Events
Lavender League. 11th season of Long Island?s only co-ed softball league serving the Gay Lesbian Transgendered communities of Nassau and Suffolk counties. Contact Joe Barone at (631) 553-0081.
Compassionate Friends - A support group for bereaved parents and siblings, meets at Molloy in the Wilbur Arts Building the second Friday of every month at 8 p.m. Call (516) 766-4682 for more information.
Newcomers? Club - The Newcomers Club invites residents, old and new, to join in the fun. The club organizes a wide variety of social events throughout the year to help bring friends and neighbors together. Join today and start enjoying all that our community has to offer ladies, couples and families alike. For membership information please contact Kristin Cesarski at (516) 208-7110 or Jennifer Jackett at (267) 808-7414, or visit www.rvcnewcomersclub.com.
RVC Homemakers - The Rockville Centre Chapter of Homemakers meets every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the John A. Anderson Recreation Center, 111 N. Oceanside Rd., Rockville Centre Come and join them if you are interested in making new friends, community service projects, cooking, crafts, needlework or sewing classes. For more information, call (516) 379-9857.
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. If you have any items to donate that are not listed above please call (917) 304-2063 or (646) 442-8081 to inquire if there is a need. Please note that they do not accept clothing.
RVC Businessmen?s and women?s Bowling League. Starts early September. Thursday nights. Businesses, women?s groups, restaurant and bar teams welcome. Four bowlers per team. Cash prizes, excitement, cool fun. Call Dave at (516) 448-4416.
Explorer Post One invites new members, ages 14 and older to join our high adventure club. We are a co-ed and family-oriented group offering activities such as hiking/backpacking, rock/ice climbing, canoe/kayaking, ski/snowboarding, orienteering and more. We are Crew One of the Venturing Program of BSA. For information, please call Matt at (516) 867-8435 and/or visit our web site at www.explorerpostone.org.
Rockville Centre Historical
Society: Phillips House, invites one and all to enjoy the village?s historic house and its memorabilia. The house, at 28 Hempstead Ave., is open Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. or by appointment for groups. For more information call (516) 764-7459.
At the rec center
111 N. Oceanside Road
(516) 678-9339
Nursery School Openings -
There are limited openings in the Fall 2008 nursery school classes for children entering kindergarten in Sept. 2009 and 2010. Classes follow the RVC public school holiday schedule. Call Peggy at (516) 678-9339 for registration information.
Fall Program Registration Registration is now being accepted for the Fall programs that begin the week of Sept. 15. All registrations are first-come, first served and all participants must have a valid 2008-2009 Recreation Dept. membership card.. Detailed flyers are available at the Rec. Center of by calling (516) 678-9339. New programs offered this year include Pre-kindergarten enrichment, Yoga for 4-year-olds, Intro. to Guitar for children and adults, Dodgeball and ?Lettuce be Healthy.?
Part-time positions available. Part-time workers are needed for swimming, gymnastics and birthday parties. If you are over 16 or an adult looking for part-time employment and have good people skills, you are encouraged to apply at the Rec Centre.
Bicycle Safety Week The RVC Parks and Recreation Department and the Police Department in cooperation with the RVC P.T.A. will again offer the Cycle with Care program at the five Rockville Centre elementary schools the week of Sept. 8.
Anyone wishing to register a bicycle must see that it is equipped with strong brakes, a warning device (bell, horn or whistle), front and rear reflectors at least 3 inches square, reflectors on pedals and reflective tires or wheels with reflectors on the spokes.
The inspections will take place a Hewitt School on Sept. 8; Wilson and Riverside on Sept. 9 and Covert and Watson on Sept. 10.
Kids? Fest Sept. 13. The annual Kids? Fest open house celebration at the Rec Center is scheduled for Sept. 13 from noon- 4 p.m. Representatives from all the village?s sports organizations will attend, as well as the Rockville Centre Police, and Fire departments, the Post Office, the Library, Guild for the Arts, the Lions Club and many more.
Open The Har-Tru courts adjacent to the Rec Center opened the last week of April. Courts are available seven days a week from 8 a.m. until dark. All players must register and pay a fee.
Open Gym Schedule - For grades 4 and up. Open gym is free play basketball in the main gymnasium of the Rec Center with a valid recreation card. The gym will be open for basketball every Saturday afternoon from 2 - 4:30 p.m. for grades 4 and up; evening open gym for grades 6 and up will be held on Fridays and Saturdays from 7:30 - 10:15 p.m.
Aerobic Exercise - Aerobics classes are offered by Nancy?s Aerobics on Mon., Tues. and Thurs. evenings from 7 p.m to 10 p.m.. Classes are on-going and can be paid for daily ($5 per person). Classes are conducted in the Rec Center gym.
Square Dancing - With nationally known caller Lee Kopman takes place Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 7 - 10 p.m. Fee: $5 per person. on-going.
At the sandel
center
Leonard Sandel Senior Center
50 South Park Ave.
(516) 678-9350
Trips:
Lady Liberty Cruise -Aug. 20 This 4 hour cruise departs from Port Washington and sails west toward Manhattan to view the magnificent skyline, expansive bridges and the Statue of Liberty. The cruise includes musical entertainment and a delicious lunch with a 3-hour open bar. Enjoy the entire day for the price of $72 per person.
Welcome to the Waterfalls - Sept. 12 You?ve heard about it. Danish artist Olafur Eliasson built four huge waterfalls in NYC. Enjoy a narrated cruise aboard the NY Water Taxi, lunch at Sal Anthony?s Restaurant and free time at the feast of San Gennaro in Little Italy. This trip involves a lot of walking. Price $85 per person.
Special Events:
Chinese Auction: Aug. 15 at 1 pm. Don?t miss this fun-filled auction complete with egg rolls, almond cookies & Chinese tea. $3.00 pp ($4.00 at the door)
The Cavalcade of Stars: Aug. 22 at 1 p.m. The talented Steve Charles will be here performing as Elvis, Frank Sinatra, Tom Jones, Engelbert and more. $3.00 pp ($4.00 at the door)
Social Work Services:
Social Work supervisor Wendy Weinstock, MSW, is available for private consultation on a range of Social Work services such as housing and transportation as well as individual and group counseling. Call Wendy at (516)-536-1162 for an appointment.
Sandel Senior Men?s Club: The club meets the first and third Tuesday of every month at 10 a.m. for breakfast and business. At 11 a.m., when available, guest speakers discuss topics of interest to men. A trip to the Brooklyn Cyclones Baseball Game, and Fire Island is planned for August.
Ongoing: Tuesday Topic series featuring weekly speakers on a variety of topics.
religious events
Open House at Central Synagogue of Nassau County - Aug. 13 7-8:30 p.m. 430 DeMott Ave. Experience the sense of belonging.Central Synagogue is a welcoming Reform congregation, embracing all Jews, the unaffiliated, the intermarried and those searching for a meaningful Jewish life. Are you curious? If so, visit the open house. Find out about the programs for all age groups and membership. Refreshments will be served. Call for directions (516) 766-4300 or www.centralsy.org.
Beach Day 2008 on Fire Island Aug. 20 The Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre Office of Young Adult Ministry is conducting a Beach Day on Fire Island at Our Lady of the Magnificat Rectory,, corner of Bungalow and Midway in Ocean Beach for young adults in their 20s and 30s. The day will feature fun in the sun including lunch, praise and worship, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Mass and a barbeque dinner. Bring a swimsuit, towel, etc. For more information and to RSVP, call (516) 678-5000 ext. 616 or youngadults@drvc.org. There is a fee of $15.
Temple Avodah?s Open House Continuing its tradition of family-friendly services, Temple Avodah of Oceanside is having a special end-of-summer Casual Shabbat Service and barbecue Aug. 29, with services starting at 6:30 p.m. followed by a Men?s Club-cooked barbecue. Free to new and prospective members. RSVP by Aug. 25 by calling (516) 766-6809, the Temple?s office.
Introduction to Judaism. Central Synagogue of Nassau County, 430 DeMott Ave., will offer an Introduction to Judaism series beginning June 5 and running for 16 Thursday evenings. Classes will start at 7:30 p.m. and end at 9:30 p.m. Session dates are: July 17, 31, August 14, 21, 28, September 4, 11, 18, 25, and October 2 and 16. The cost is $275 for individuals/couples who are members of a URJ synagogue and $375 for those non-affiliated. The fee includes all books and supplies. C all the temple office at (516) 766-4300 or e-mail srosenberg@centralsy.org
Special Needs Mass. The Parish of St. Agnes Cathedral would like to welcome all to a Mass for special needs children and their families. The Mass, held regularly during the spring, will resume in the fall. They take place in the lower hall of the St. Agnes Cathedral Elementary School. There will be more monthly ?Special Needs? Masses especially for families with children who have developmental difficulties who might find it difficult to attend weekly Mass together. This gives them the opportunity to celebrate God?s presence in their lives together.
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. Zen meditation at the parsonage Mondays 6:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. For more information, please contact the Church office at (516) 766-2975.
Central Synagogue of Nassau County, located at 430 DeMott Ave. Marc Gruber, Rabbi; Judith Naimark, Cantor. Friday evening Shabbat services at 7:45 p.m. Regular Torah Study, Saturday 9 a.m., For more information and schedule updates, please call (516) 766-4300 or visit www.centralsy.org.
First Church of Christ, Scientist, located at 285 Morris Ave., holds a one-hour service at 10:30 a.m. every Sunday. Free Sunday School classes, for pre-school children and students up to the age of 20, are held at the same time. Wednesday evening Testimony Meetings are held at 8:15 p.m. The Christian Science Reading Room is at 6 S. Village Ave. in RVC and is available for free study of the Bible and Christian Science. For more info call (516) 766-5374.
Temple B?nai Sholom, located at 100 Hempstead Ave. Dr. Barry Dov Schwartz - Rabbi. Daily Minyan is held at 6:55 a.m. on Monday and Thursday, 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 9 a.m. on Shabbat and Sunday, and 8 p.m. Sunday through Thursday. For more information, call (516) 764-4100.
Saint Mark's United Methodist Church, 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. Call the church office at (516) 766-2080 for more information.
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 240 Lincoln Ave. Jeffrey P. Laustsen, Pastor. Harald K. Kuehne, Pastor Emeritus. Saturday worship at 5 p.m. Sunday worship at 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. Holy Communion celebrated at all worship services. Sunday church school at 10 a.m. Church office: (516) 766-2815. Early childhood center. Mary Jane Bauman, Director. (516) 766-5716.
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. For more information, please call the Parish Office at (516)766-0693.
