Thursday, October 1, 2026
On the board
Planning Board Meeting
April 17, 7 p.m., Village Hall
Zoning Board Meeting
April 25, 8 p.m., Village Hall
Community Events
Organ Workshop/Concert at St. Agnes Cathedral
To mark the closing of the 10th anniversary of the cathedral's organs, on April 13 at 7:30 p.m., guest organist Dr. Charles Callahan will be joined by the St. Agnes Cathedral Singers at St. Agnes Cathedral, 29 Quealy Place.Suggested donations at the door: $15 and $10. There will also be a workshop given on April 12 at 7:30 p.m. for organists and music directors. There is a registration fee of $10. For more information, contact the Cathedral Music Office at (516) 764-9578.
Nassau Woman's Club
The club will host its very popular Fingertip Luncheon and "Fun Bingo"on April 14 at noon. This event will take place at The United Church, 430 Morris Ave. To place a reservation call 764-1760. The fee is $15.
Village Art Club show
The Village Art Club will exhibit its members' art in the downstairs meeting rooms of the Rockville Centre Public Library, 221 North Village Ave. from April 15 through April 28. The library's hours are: Mon., Wed., and Thurs, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Tues. from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Fri. from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sat. from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sun., from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. For further information, call Diane Wright at (516) 766-6915.
Fortnightly Club
On April 17 Fortnightly Literature and Education Chairwomen, Ann Gahan and Dixie Simonetti will present Marilyn Nunes Devlin who will be giving a program on the history of Rockville Centre. Devlin will also be signing her book, "A Brief History of Rockville Centre: The Heritage and History of a Village." The meeting will take place at 1:30 p.m. at the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church on Lincoln Avenue. Visitors welcome.
AHRC Auxiliary
The Rockville Centre Auxiliary will host a Spring Luncheon and Fashion Show on April 19 at noon, at the Pompei Restaurant in West Hempstead. Tickets are $35 and will include a charitable contribution to the AHRC Nassau to enrich the lives of both children and adults with developmental disabilities. A fashion show will be presented by Dress Barn of Oceanside. For reservations, contact Eileen Maroney (516) 536-5461 or Kathleen Saville at (516) 678-4209 by April 5.
"The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" at Madison Theater
On April 19 and April 21 at 8 p.m.
and on April 22 at p.m., The Molloy College Performing Arts Club presents this laugh-out-loud musical comedy tells the story of six very different young, quirky spellers all fighting for a chance to be the Putnam County Spelling Bee champion. The bee is moderated by a nostalgic former spelling bee champion, the local vice principal, and a convict turned comfort counselor. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door. Contact: pac@lions.molloy.edu.
"The Old Man and the Sea – Ittai Shapira & the Knights"
On April 20 at 8 p.m. at the Madison Theatre at Molloy College. The program is an exhilarating evening focusing on Latin sounds in the U.S. with works by Grammy award- winning composer Osvaldo Golijov and internationally acclaimed violinist Ittai Shapira featured as composer and soloist for this world premiere. Molloy College is proud to commission and present this new work which was inspired by the Hemingway classic, "The Old Man and the Sea." The concert will be paired with the works by two composers who shaped the American sound in classical music, Aaron Copland and Charles Ives. Orchestra $35-30, mezzanine $25, student discounts available. For information contact Beth Kurot at (516) 678-5000 ext. 7714 or Box Office, ext. 7715 or www.madisontheatreny.org.
Birth, baby and beyond
Mercy Medical Center invites men and women who are planning a family, or are already expecting, to a day-long educational seminar on April 21. From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. the pregnancy conference will feature exhibits, workshops and presentations by physicians, nurses and staff addressing various aspects of childbirth, including labor, delivery, breast feeding and parenting. Workshop presentations will include information on care of the pregnant woman and early signs of labor, nutrition during pregnancy, mental health for the family during and after delivery, pain management during labor, basics of newborn care and instruction on lactation, as well as a “Daddy Boot Camp” providing tips and strategies for fathers. Registration of $10 per person or $15 per couple includes continental breakfast and lunch, with free raffles, giveaways and door prizes. Financial assistance is available. Register on-line by April 15 at: www.MercyPregnancyConference.com or call (516) 705-2477 for information.
Spring Health Fair
Molloy College and El Circulo will host the fair on April 21 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Circular de la Hispania Community Center (corner of Peninsula Blvd., and President Street, opposite Hempstead High School.) The community is invited to join them and The Asthma Coalition of Long Island, Mercy Medical Center, South Nassau Communities Hospital, Poison Control Center, and United Health Care and other at the fair. For information, contact: Geraldine Moore at (516) 678.5000 ext. 6826 or gmoore@molloy.edu.
Victorian Tea and Boutique
On April 22 at 12:30 p.m., the The United Methodist Women at St. Mark's United Methodist Church, 200 Hempstead Ave., will host the tea, with live harp music by Karen Strauss and a "Creative Hat" and other door prizes. Visitors who arrive 15 minutes before tea-time can browse and shop at the boutique. Reservations required. Ticket donation is adults $25, seniors $22, children under 12 $13. Seating is limited. Call the church office at (516) 766-2080 or email Brittsmarks@optonline.net for reservations.
Author, Treasa O’Driscoll present"Celtic Woman: A Memoir of Life’s Poetic Journey"
On April 22 at 3 p.m. in the , Larni Multi Purpose Room, Public Square of Molloy College, join a free presentation by Irish born-Treasa O’Driscoll of passages from her book, interspersed with poetry and song (mostly in the Irish language.) Audience participation is encouraged. Celtic Woman is an inspiring memoir of an Irish woman attuned to poetic updrafts and spiritual downloads in the lives of real people, many of them celebrities in Ireland and North America she counts as personal friends, exudes O’Driscoll’s Irish heritage on every page. Her encounters in life have been testing, tragic, romantic and comic, involving musicians, poets, professors, actors, farmers and unexpected strangers whose lives are interwoven with hers in an engaging and meaningful tapestry delivered in nuanced and expressive, poetic prose. Contact Catherine Tully Muscente, at (516) 678-5000 ext. 6218 or cmuscente@molloy.edu
Village Art Club demonstration
The club will welcome famed artist Suzanne Young, who will demonstrate a live model portrait of an older child or teen in charcoal or pastel on April 26 at 7 p.m. in the downstairs meeting room of the Rockville Centre Public Library, 221 North Village Ave. The meeting is free. New members are welcome. For information, call Ann Bailey, (516) 887-1770.
16th annual Academic Symposium, 'Voices of Women' at Molloy Register by April 16 for a panel and discussion of "Social Justice, Spirituality & Sustainability" presented by the school's Siena Women's Center on April 27 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. in the college's Hays Theatre, in the Wilbur Arts Center. The fee is $40 which includes breakfast and lunch. Contact Deidre McGovern (516) 678-5000 ext. 6302 or dmcgovern@molloy.edu.
Dick Hyman at Madison Theatre
On April 27 at 8 p.m. at Molloy's Madison Theatre, see Dick Hyman, who served as pianist, organist, arranger, music director and composer. His versatility in all of these areas has resulted in film scores, orchestral compositions, concert appearances and well over 100 albums recorded in his own name. Hyman has also investigated ragtime and the earliest periods of jazz and has researched and recorded the piano music of Scott Joplin, Jelly Roll Morton, James P. Johnson, Zex Confrey, Eubie Blake and Fats Waller, which he often features in his frequent recitals. Orchestra $35-30, mezzanine $25, student discounts available. Contact Beth Kurot, at (516) 678-5000 ext. 7714 or Box Office, ext. 7715 or www.madisontheatreny.org
Defensive Driving Course at Mercy
Mercy Medical Center is offering the Empire Safety Council’s Defensive Driving Course. The one-day, six-hour course will be held on April 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Mercy League Lounge located across from the entrance to the hospital’s Emergency Department. The fee for the course is $33 per person and advance registration is required. To register, or for more information, please contact Jeannie Jaeger at 516-705-2589.
Rockville Centre Democratic Club
The Rockville Centre Democratic Club invites all to join them at their Spring Fundraising Cocktail Party on April 29 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the home of Lorrie Brady, 40 Rugby Road. Come to meet the candidates,have fun and make new friends. $15 per person or $25 per couple, payable at the door.
L.I. Faculty for Life
Representatives from the Sisters of Life, Life Center of LI, and Regina Residence will speak about supporting women in crisis pregnancies on April 29 at 3 p.m. at Molloy College. All are welcome. Contact Jane Gilroy (516) 379-5409, jgilroy@molloy.edu
Rockville Centre Farmers Market
On Sunday afternoons, April 15, 22 and 29 from 1-4 p.m., visit Central Synagogue of Nassau County, 430 DeMott Ave. for farm-fresh produce, eggs, meat, pickles, artisan breads, cheese, fresh pasta, baked goods and more. For more information, visit www.winterfarmersmarketlongisland.com.
Tree of Life Yoga
Central Synagogue of Nassau County, 430 DeMott Ave., is again sponsoring a Spring session, with evening classes of yoga at 6 p.m. The classes are open to yoga students of all levels. The series of 12 classes is $15 each for pay-as-you-go ($180) or $150 if paid in advance for the series. The classes are held on Tuesday evenings April 3, 17, 24, May 1, 8, 22, 29, June 5: Members of the community are invited to participate. For additional information, contact the office at 516-766-4300 or visit www.centralsy.org/community/treeoflifeyog
RVC Homemakers Club
The Rockville Centre Chapter of the Homemakers Council of Nassau County meets on Tuesdays at the Recreation Center, 111 North Oceanside Road from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. They are currently preparing for their Spring donation event which is "Socks for Veterans."
At the Library
221 N. Village Ave.
(516) 766-6257
NEED HOMEWORK HELP?
Homework Helpers, a partnership program between the Sandel Senior Center Service Corps and the Rockville Centre Public Library offers help with homework to students in grades 1-6 every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday between the hours of 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. in the Children’s Room of the Library. For further details, contact the Children’s Room.
Career Center open Saturdays!
Hours: Mondays 9 am-noon, Tuesdays 1-5 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Also available, one-to-one Career Counseling Wednesdays from 6-9 p.m. by appointment. Contact the Adult Reference Desk for details.
This week at your library:
THURSDAY, APRIL 12
David Raab Memorial Art Lecture Series- The New American Wing:
1 p.m. Join art historian Mary Vahey
for a continued look at art housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s new American Wing.
Clases del Internet en Espanol
2 p.m. La biblioteca ofrece clases del Internet y correo electrónico en español. Para más información o para hacer una cita para una clase individual, contacte a Alene Scoblete al escritorio de referencia. ¡Es gratis!
NEW! Yoga with JOE
3:30 p.m. Join everybody’s favorite yoga instructor at an additional time. There is a $25 non-refundable fee for six sessions. Register at the Adult Reference Desk.
FRIDAY, APRIL 13
Book Buddies
10:15 a.m. For ages 3 and up. Register in the Children’s Room to join with a teen volunteer for a morning of reading.
Virtuoso Superstars of Classical Music: Before They Were 30
1:30 p.m. Join Philip Malamud for a look at young superstars of classical music performing works by the masters.
SATURDAY, APRIL 14
Art Class for Children
3 p.m. Explore your artistic side. Contact Children’s Room for details and registration.
MONDAY, APRIL 16
Simply Stronger Exercise
11:30 a.m. Join certified fitness instructor Marilyn Bunger for this popular class designed to enhance strength and promote flexibility. Register in advance at the Adult Reference Desk. There is a $25 non-refundable fee per six week session.
Chess Workshop for Kids
7 p.m. Register in the Children’s Room to learn the game or enhance skills. Grades 2 and up.
TUESDAY, APRIL 17
Library Play Date
10:30 a.m. For Young ones ages 1-3 and their moms or caregivers! Play with our toys and make new friends! Register in the Children’s Room.
Admired and Ignored: The Art of Jack Vitrianno
1 p.m. Join popular art lecturer Louise Cella Caruso fro a look at this controversial artist and his works.
Mother/Daughter Book Discussion
7:45 p.m. From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsberg. For girls in grades 4-6 and their moms. Register in the Children’s Room.
WEDNESDAY APRIL 18
Knit 1, Purl 2
1 p.m. Join our circle of knitters and receive advice on how to proceed with projects in progress or learn how to knit if you don’t already know! Beginners should bring a chunky wool and #9 needles.
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
7:45 p.m. Library Board meetings are open to the public.
The following art will be featured at the library through the month of April:
Upper Concourse Gallery
Archival Photographs: Meet the Staff of Yesteryear
Enjoy a collection of photographs from the library archives highlighting some familiar faces of the past.
Display Cases
A Ship to Remember
The display cases of the library feature a commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the sinking of The Titanic. The Titanic left South Hampton, England on April 10, 1912. She carried some of the world’s wealthiest, as well as immigrants who wanted to create a new life in America. On April 14, 1912 at 11:40 p.m. The Titanic hit an iceberg. Although the ship had the latest safety-feature technology, it didn’t carry enough lifeboats, and nearly 1,200 people lost their lives. This display is a timeline of the trip. The first case is the ship afloat, the beauty of the ship, the grandeur of its surroundings and life on it. The second is the ship as it flounders and sinks. It has images of survivors, those waiting for rescue on the lifeboats, the NY Times front page article and information about those who died. The final section is the Titanic on the ocean floor. Is it a grave or a memorial? What should be done with it? Should artifacts be removed?
Lower Concourse Gallery
Plein Air Oil Paintings by
Christine Verga Maday
Paintings by Long Island artist Christine Verga Maday will be featured. Plein air means open air, and that is where the artist loves to work; at the beach, the bay, or in a garden. Verga Maday graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology majoring in textile design. Her work has been published on greeting cards, gift wrap and bags, textiles and posters. She has received both national and local awards, and widely displays in juried shows by colleges, museums and galleries. For more information visit the artist's website, www.christinevergamaday.com.
At the Rec Center
50 South Park Ave.
111 N. Oceanside Road
(516) 678-9338 or 9339
Informational flyers on all activities are available on the village website at www.RVCNY.us.
Connor and Friends
The fall/winter play group for children with special needs is scheduled from 2:30 - 4 p.m. on April 15. Playtime is one hour, followed by light snacks and refreshments. Free, but reservations are necessary. Contact Marianne or Paul Lawless at mplawless@verizon.net.
2012-13 Nursery School
Registration is now being accepted for the Recreation Center's nursery school programs for the 2012-2013 school year.
Pre-K classes for those entering kindergarten in Sept. 2013 are offered five days a week from 9 to 11:30 a.m. or three days a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) from 12:15 to 2:45 p.m.
Pre-Pre-K for those entering kindergarten in September 2014 are offered four days a week (Monday through Thursday) from 9 to 11:30 a.m. or two days a week (Tuesday and Thursday) from 12:15 to 2:45 p.m.
To schedule an appointment call the Recreation Center.
Spring programs begin
The Rockville Centre Recreation Department's Spring program schedule begins the week of April 15. Detailed flyers are available at the Rec Center for all activities or call (516) 678-9339 or visit the Recreation Department link at www.rvcny.us.
Summer Playground, Nursery School and Recreation programs
Detailed flyers describing the Rec Center's summer playground program, summer recreation programs, and summer nursery school are available by visiting the center, calling (516) 678-9339 or visiting the Village website at www.rvcny.us and click on Department of Parks and Recreation.
Spring recess trips and special events
Visit the center, call (516) 678-9339 or visit the village website at www.rvcny.us for information on events and activities from April 6 to 14. All participants must be registered members of the Recreation Department for the 2011-2012 year. A parental permission slip and appropriate fee for each event must be submitted to the recreation office prior to the day of the trip or activity.
Roll around play days
The Roll Around gymnastics set-up will be available to parents and children ages 1 to 4 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. April 6 and 7 and from April 9-15. The fee is $12 per family per session or use a Roll Around Fun Card. Adults and children must wear sneakers; older siblings may not play on the equipment.
Recess gym and game room schedule
The open gym and game activities include basketball, Xbox, and ping pong under the supervision of the recreation staff. All participants must have a valid Rec Center card and wear sneakers. The program runs from April 18 through April 23 and on April 25 from 12:45 to 4:30 p.m. for grades 4 to 12 and from 7:30 to 10:15 p.m. for grades 6 to 12.
Tennis courts opening
The Har-Tru courts adjacent to the Rec Center are tentatively scheduled to open in early May. Courts are available seven days a week from 8 a.m. until dark. All players must register and pay a fee.
Children’s marketplace
De-clutter and dispose of your unwanted or no-longer-needed children’s items at the Rec. Center on May 6. Sell that pack-n-play or exersaucer sitting in your basement or the almost-like-new clothing your older kids have outgrown. Are you a new parent or a grandparent? Get some great items you’ll need at discounted prices. Call Maura at the Rec Center for more information.
Get Active
Square dancing with nationally known caller Lee Kopman, takes place Monday and Tuesday evenings from 7 to 8:30 and 8:30 to 10 p.m. Fee: $5 per person.
Coed cardio workouts with Nancy Codispoti include step aerobics on Mondays, Tuesdays (CCW) and Thursdays (CCW) from 7 to 8:15 p.m. Pay as you go for $5 each session.
The weight room is available to adults seven days a week. The room features a treadmill, recumbent bike, rowing machine, Stairmaster and Arc Trainer, as well as free weights, Cybex machines and a bench cage. Monthly usage fee is $30 for residents, $35 for non-residents. Call Joe Nemeth at (516) 678-9339 for information.
At the Sandel Center
50 South Park Ave.
(516) 678-9350
Any RVC senior 60 years or older is encouraged to find out about the programs and services offered. The Senior Center has joined Facebook. By becoming a friend of “Rockville Sandel” you can access the latest center information.
AARP tax preparation
Volunteers from AARP are available every Friday morning to assist seniors with filing their 2011 income taxes. By appointment only. Call (516) 678-9350.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Artist Reception
April 17 at 11 a.m. Reception for South Side High School students who are displaying their art work during the month of April.
Intergenerational Sharing Conference April 27. All Sandel members are invited to spend the day at South Side High School. The afternoon features a show and lunch. (For Sandel members only.)
Friends of Senior Services Monte Carlo Fundraiser
April 28 at 7 p.m. A light dinner, open bar and a chance to win great prizes. $60 per person. Call (516) 678-9350 to purchase tickets.
St. Francis Community Outreach Mobile Bus
May 4. Free health screenings including a brief cardiac history, blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetic screening.
Plant sale
May 8 and 9 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Shop for your favorite annuals, outdoor planters & Mother’s Day baskets.
ONGOING
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.
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) 537-1162.
Yom HaShoah service
Central Synoguoge and Temple B’nai Sholom-Beth David will hold a special service on the evening of Wednesday, April 18 for Yom HaShoah, also known as Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Shoah means catastrophe in Hebrew and refers to the terrible acts committed against the Jewish people during World War II. Yom HaShoah is a memorial day for those who died during the Holocaust.
Yom HaShoah is often commemorated through lighting candles and reading the names of those who were murdered, in order to keep their memories alive.
The service will take place at 7:30 at Temple B’nai Sholom-Beth David.
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