Community update

Rockville Centre events and activities Aug. 19, 2010

Posted Wednesday, August 18, 2010 7:00 pm

Supporters of Courageous Cats, a local not-for profit cat rescue organization invites animal lovers of all ages to participate in a benefit fundraiser this Saturday, Aug. 21, at 7:30 p.m. at San-Dee Lanes , 342 Hempstead Avenue, in Malverne, behind the Malverne Cinema. A $35 donation includes three bowling games, shoes, a hero with salad, soda and coffee; $20 includes everything but the three bowling games. Run by volunteers, Courageous Cats helps feral cats, by trapping, neutering and returning them, as well as fostering and adopting them out when possible. The group promotes control of the feral cat population and tries to make their lives better, one cat at a time. For more information on Courageous Cats, visit www.courageouscats.org. For more information on the fundraiser this Saturday, email courageouscats @yahoo.com.

On the board

Coming up next month:

Board of Trustees Briefing

Sept. 2, 7 p.m., Village Hall

Board of Trustees Meeting

Sept. 7, 8:15 p.m., Village Hall

Zoning Board Meeting

Sept. 8, 8 p.m., Village Hall

Zoning Board Meeting

Sept. 22, 8 p.m., Village Hall

Board of Trustees Briefing

Sept. 29, 7 p.m., Village Hall

Community Events

Rockville Centre Historical Society

The Museum of the Village of Rockville Centre invites one and all to visit and enjoy the historic restoration at 28 Hempstead Ave. Summer hours are Sunday 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and also by appointment for groups. On display are kitchen tools, carpentry tools, period furniture, pharmaceutical collectibles and much more. The Victorian Garden is in full bloom for all to enjoy. There is no fee. For further information, call Frank Seipp at (516) 764-7459.

Runners Club Informational Meeting

The South Shore Fitness Runners Club will hold an informative seminar on a new 10-week program beginning in September. The Runners Club meets weekly with instructional seminars on endurance training, mental preparation and related topics.An informational meeting will be offered on Aug. 19 at 7:30 p.m. Space is limited and registration is advised. South Shore Fitness is at 3465 Lawson Boulevard, Oceanside. Call Sharon at (516) 594-9014 or email her at sharon@southshorefitnesss.net,

Stop World Hunger Tennis Tournament

annual Stop World Hunger Tennis

Tournament, honored as the 2010 “Innovative Tennis Program of the Year” will involve recreational tennis players from more than 50 communities across Long Island. It will take place between Aug. 28 and Nov. 14. Divisions are set up according to ability levels and location. Players schedule their own matches at mutually convenient times and sites. The cost for the tournament is $6 for singles and $10 for doubles. The tournament format consists of no elimination, round-robin play. Awards are presented to winners in each division. T All entry fees and donations will be forwarded to Catholic Relief Services. For applications or more information, call Matt at (631) 789-3618 or write to : Stop World Hunger Tennis, 53 Elm Place, Amityville, NY 11701.

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