Thursday, October 1, 2026
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.
3-on-3 Basketball Tournament
On Aug. 14 the tournament will feature a sports raffle and lively competition. Doors open at noon; tip-off is at 1 p.m. at the Recreation Center, 111 N.Oceanside Road. The event benefits Hoops 4 Hope Charity and will show which team has what it takes to win. To sign up or for more information, contact Adam Vojdany: adam.vojdany@duke.edu or (516) 849-3176 or Steven Kane:steven.m. kane@duke.edu or (516) 376-9338.
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. Informational meetings will be offered on Aug. 14 at 10:30 a.m. and 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
Register by Aug. 16 for the 30th
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.
Final Nutcracker audition
On Aug. 17, Leggz Ltd. Dance, 222 Sunrise Highway, will hold auditions for classically trained men and women for the annual full-length production of the “Nutcracker Suite” ballet with the South Shore Symphony Orchestra. Professional principal performers are paid. There is a $20 audition fee. Call (516) 766-7171 for an appointment.
A Taste of Israel
Generation Next, the young leadership division of the American Friends of Beit Issie Shapiro will hold its third annual ‘Taste of Israel’ wine tasting on Aug.18 at Eden Gallery (437 Madison Avenue). Founded in 1981, Beit Issie Shapiro is a center in Ra’anana, Israel that works with children and adults with special needs. It provides state of the art therapy for individuals with developmental disabilities, and training and support for their families. Through direct services, groundbreaking research and training, Beit Issie Shapiro impacts the lives of over 30,000 people internationally every year. Generation Next is seeking partners who support the commitment of young leaders to improving the lives of others in our society. With over 1,000 young professionals, its events are a great opportunity to reach a wide audience For more information, call (212)586-2464 or e-mail eric@afobis.org with any questions.
West End Community Day
The annual fair will be held on N. Centre Avenue in front of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center on Aug. 21 from noon to 4 p.m.
Homemakers meeting
The Rockville Centre Chapter of Homemakers invites the public to its meeting on Sept. 11 at the John A.Anderson Recreation Center, 111 N. Oceanside Rd, The group encourages community service and teaches many crafts including beading, sewing, knitting and cooking. It will meet every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the remainder of the year. For information call ( 516) 678 3943.
At the Library
221 N. Village Ave.
(516) 766-6257
Summer Reading Clubs are now under way. Join today in children’s, teen or adult groups. Special events for all age levels. Come in and “MAKE A SPLASH” @ Your Library.
The Library’s Career Center is now open on Saturdays. Five computers available for your job search needs. All computers are equipped with Win-Way Resume Preparation software, MS Word and Office programs. Internet access and bookmarked job search Web sites. Printing available for resumes and cover letters. Hours of Operation: Mondays 9 a.m.-noon, Tuesdays 1-5 p.m., Wednesdays 6-9 p.m. Also available: one-to-one career counseling Wednesdays from 6-9 p.m. by appointment. Contact the Adult Reference Desk.
This week at the library:
AUGUST 12
Rhyme Time
9:30 p.m. A morning of play and learning for children ages 14-35 months and their parents/caregivers. Siblings up to age five are welcome. Participants must pre-register in the Children’s Room.
Mother Goose
11 a.m. Designed for children ages 15-35 months along with their parents/caregivers who have previously participated in Parent/Child Workshop. Participants must pre-register in the Children’s Room.
Book Buddies
7 p.m. Children ages three-to-six meet with their teen volunteer for Read to Me sessions. Register in advance in the Children’s Room.
Drama Improv
7 p.m. Grades 6 and up are invited to join the group and hone your acting and improvisational techniques. Register at the Adult Reference Desk.
AUGUST 13
Book Buddies
10-11 a.m. Children ages three-to-six meet with their teen volunteer for Read to Me sessions. Register in advance in the Children’s Room.
Friday Films
2 p.m. This week’s feature film is “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” (152 minutes, R). Come and see the movie based on the book everyone is reading.
Imagination Station
2:30-4:30 pm
Children of all ages are invited to drop by the Library and create a special craft. No registration necessary…bring a friend!
AUGUST 14
Empire Safety Council Defensive Driving
9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Lower insurance costs or reduce points. Drivers over age 55 and over, $25; All other drivers $40. Register by phone or in person at the Adult Reference Desk. Fee payable to instructor on day of class.
AUGUST 16
Books Ahoy
7 p.m. Storytime for children ages 3-6. Register in the Children’s Room.
Game Night
7 p.m. Calling all kids grades one and up to our final Game Night of the summer…come along and play your favorite board games. Bring a friend for twice the fun!
AUGUST 17
Yoga with JOE
1 p.m. Lyengar yoga instructor Joe Cilmi leads this very popular class. Please register for this class at the Adult Reference Desk. There is a fee requirement for this program of $10 per six class session.
Flow Circus
2 p.m. Summer Reading Club’s final program! Don’t miss this one! For all ages.
Anime Club
7 p.m. For young adults. All things anime!
AUGUST 18
Chi Gong with Marianna Farina
10:30 a.m. Chi Gong continues! This ancient Chinese meditative art will help restore energy and promote relaxation. There is a $10 fee per six week session. Register at the Adult Reference Desk.
Knit 1, Purl 2
1 p.m. Join the circle of knitters! All levels and abilities welcome. Beginning knitters should bring #9 needles and chunky wool.
The following art will be featured throughout the months of July and August:
Upper Concourse Gallery:
Archival Photographs: The Bank of Rockville Centre 1890-1947
Lower Concourse Gallery:
Make a Splash: Read! “See What We’ve Read by the Rockville Centre Public Library Children’s Department
Display Cases:
Driftwood Art “Roaming Jones Beach” by Herb Jurist
Helen Kraus Community Room Gallery:
Paintings by Jack Grimando (ends July 31)
At the
Rec Center
50 South Park Ave.
111 N. Oceanside Road
(516) 678-9338 or 9339
Summer Programs
Summer programs: Baseball School, Girls Basketball Clinic, Boys and Girls Lacrosse Camps, RVC Rec “Ultimate Gymnastic School,” Mad Science Camps, Cartoon-Time, Computer Explorer, Tennis Lessons, Happy Piano Adventure and assorted Gymnastics clinics have started. The Summer Playground Program, in its 56th consecutive year, is also under way and will run through Aug. 12. The center also offers tennis on its courts that are open seven days a week from 8 a.m. through dusk, aerobic exercise classes and summer birthday parties for village residents from ages 2-12. Call the Rec Center for schedules and fees.
Fall program registration
All village residents should have received their 2010-11 annual Recreation Department brochure. It lists all programs offered by the Recreation Department for pre-schoolers through senior citizens. Everyone is encouraged to register early, as most programs have enrollment limits. Call (516) 678-9339 for further 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. A staff member will discuss membership with you.
The Senior Center has joined Facebook. By becoming a friend of “Rockville Sandel” you can access the latest center information and see pictures of its events. Consider becoming a friend today.
AARP Defensive Driving:
Aug. 12 and Aug.19 at 6 p.m. You must attend both evenings. This course is open to Sandel members and residents of Rockville Centre. $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-AARP members. Call the center for availability.
SPECIAL EVENTS:
Thursday Evenings are Back with Tai Chi from 4:15-5:15 and Yoga from 5:30-6:30. Both classes are taught by a certified instructor. $5 per session for non-members. A “Lite Bite” dinner is available for purchase.
Headlines with Carol Carlton:
Mondays at 2 p.m. A lively discussion on topics pulled from today’s headlines. $5 per session for non-members.
Afternoon of Old-Time Fun:
Aug. 13 at 1 p.m. Go back in time and play the games of your youth. Antique toys and games will be on display. $4 per person pp ($8 late fee applies Thursday and Friday).
Frank Scafuri Sings the Love Songs of Broadway & the Pop World:
Aug. 27 at 1 p.m. $4 per person ($8 late fee applies Thursday and Friday).
How to Get Up from a Fall
To mark Fall Prevention Month, which is September, the Sandel Center, in partnership with SportSet, will present a free two-session seminar, “How to Get Up From a Fall” on Sept. 8 and 15 at 10 a.m.
TRIP
Pinegrove Dude Ranch
Sept. 20- Sept. 24. Trip includes four nights and five days, all meals, cocktail parties, nightly entertainment and a variety of recreational activities. Taxes, tips & travel insurance included. Single $453, Double $353, Triple $343.
ONGOING:
Tuesday Topics
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 variety of trips and programs are scheduled for August.
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.
Special
Religious Event
Mass for Deceased Children
Rev. John McCarthy of St. Agnes Cathedral will celebrate a Mass for Deceased Children on Sept. 18 at 12:30 p.m. Members of the community are invited to come early to inscribe a child’s name in the “Book of Families.” All are welcome. Refreshments will follow in the Parish Center. For information call (516) 764-0681.
