Thursday, October 1, 2026
On the board
Board of Trustees Briefing
Dec. 9, 5 p.m., Village Hall
Board of Trustees Meeting
Dec. 13, 8:15 p.m., Village Hall
Planning Board Meeting
Dec. 15, 7 p.m., Village Hall
Community Events
Rockville Centre Historical Society
The Museum of the Village of Rockville Centre invites residents to visit and enjoy the historic Phillips House restoration, resplendently decorated for the season in a Victorian motif, at 28 Hempstead Ave. Hours are Saturday and Sunday 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and also by appointment for groups. Also on exhibit from immediately after the village Christmas tree lighting on Dec. 9 through Jan. 16, are more than 30 Christopher Radko Glass Christmas tree ornaments. On permanent display are kitchen tools, carpentry tools, period furniture, pharmaceutical collectibles and much more. There is no fee. For more information, call
(516) 764-7459.
Free Junior Bowling Lessons
Rockville Centre Lanes, 100 Maple Ave., will host a clinic for kids on the basics of bowling on consecutive Saturdays — Dec. 11 and 18 — from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The free bowling lessons are designed for students 6 and up and will be taught by Rockville Centre's junior coaching staff. To register for the lessons, parents or the students themselves must call or visit RVC Lanes. There is a limit to the number of students who can be registered, so call (516) 678-3010 or stop in early. Coaches and organizers of Youth Sports Programs may request their own clinic by speaking with RVC Lanes General Manager Maz Farina.
RVC Choral Society Winter Concert
The Rockville Centre Choral Society will hold its Winter Concert on Dec. 11 at 8 p.m. in St. James United Methodist Church, St. James Place and Forest Ave., Lynbrook. Tickets are $8 and can be purchased at the door. The choral society encourages anyone who has an interest in singing to join the community-based group. New members can join in January or September. Visit the website at www.rvcchoralsociety.net or call (516) 938-2997 or (516) 361-3706.
Bazaar at Temple B'nai Sholom
Temple B'nai Sholom, 100 Hempstead Ave. is having its annual bazaar on Dec. 11 from 7 p.m. - 11 p.m.; Dec. 12 from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Dec. 13 from 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. and on Dec. 14 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The bazaar features a variety of merchandise such as clothing, toys, housewares, shoes and electronics.
Free Pain Management Clinic
Action Sports Medicine & Pain Management, at 1010 Sunrise Highway, is offering a free pain management clinic from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Dec. 11. The free clinic was developed to meet the needs of individuals who do not have health insurance. The clinic offers consultations for neck and back pain as well as non-surgical treatment of orthopedic problems and sports injuries. Narcotic medications will not be prescribed. Call (516) 678-0500 to schedule.
Midnight bowling
The Rockville Centre Youth Council will again sponsor a late-night bowling event at Maple Avenue Lanes on Dec. 29....
Little League registration
The RVC Little League will hold registration on the following dates: Jan. 5 from 6:30 to 9 p.m., Jan. 8 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., and Jan. 12 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. There will be a late registration date set for Jan. 15 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. A $25 late fee will be assessed on the late registration date. All registration will be held at the Rec Center, 111 N. Oceanside Road. For all returning players, there will be registration material mailed to your residence sometime at the end of December. For all 7- and 8-year-old players, forms will be given out to all first and second grade classes in the public elementary schools as well as St. Agnes. Those forms will be distributed on Jan. 3, when classes resume after the Winter Recess.
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 librarians in the Children’s Room at (516) 766-6257.
The Library’s Career Center is open Saturdays. Five computers available for ob search needs. All computers are equipped with Win-Way Resume Preparation software, MS Word and Office programs. Inter-net access and bookmarked job search websites. Printing available for resumes and cover letters. Hours of operation: Mondays 9 a.m.-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 the library:
DECEMBER 9
Art Workshop: Renoir with Emilia Rabito Baer
1 p.m. The always popular Baer returns with a look at the life of Renoir and a hand-on workshop to follow. Limited to 14 patrons. Please bring art supplies of your choice including paper to create a work in the style of Renoir.
Anime Club
7 p.m. All things anime for grades 7-12.
DECEMBER 10
Rhyme Time
10-11 a.m. Children 4-14 months and a caregiver join in developmental play and games. Register in the Children’s Room.
DECEMBER 13
Book Chats with Anna Katsavos
11 a.m. Join in discussing "Last Night at the Lobster" by Stuart O’Nan.
Simply Stronger with Marilyn Bunger
11:30 a.m. Register at the Adult Reference Desk for this popular exercise class designed to enhance strength and flexibility. There is a $10 non-refundable fee per six -week session payable upon registration.
DECEMBER 14
Yoga with JOE
1 p.m Join this popular class led by Lyengar yoga instructor Joe Cilmi. Register at the Adult Reference desk. There is a $10 non-refundable fee per six-week session payable upon registration.
Evening Books with Edna Ritzenberg
7:30 p.m. Join in discussing "The Secret Scripture" by Sebastian Barry.
DECEMBER 15
Chi Gong
10 a.m. Join instructor Marianna Farina for this meditative exercise. Register at the Adult Reference Desk. There is a $10 non-refundable fee per six-week session.
Knit 1, Purl 2
1 p.m. Join the 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.
Lego Club
4-5 p.m. All builders in grades 1 and up are invited to share their building skills with friends. Register in the Children’s Room.
DECEMBER 16
Build a Cupcake
4-5 p.m. Children in grades three- through-five are invited to decorate a seasonal cupcake. Register in the Children’s Room.
Play Hooray
7 p.m. Children ages 18-months-to- three years are invited to join in song and developmental play activities with Molly Mouse. Register in the Children’s Room.
The following art will be featured at the Library in the month of December:
Upper Concourse Gallery
Archival Photographs “Meet the Staff…of Yesteryear. ” The latest installment from Rockville Centre Public Library Archives features photographs of staff members from yesteryears. How many staffers do you recognize?
Lower Concourse Gallery
Architectural Photography by Ellen Fisch
Employing light and shadow, form and space, Fisch is dedicated to photographing the details of architecture that grace buildings in cities throughout the U. S. and Europe. Fisch said, “All of my life I have been passionate about the magnificent stone, metal, and wood ornamentation on building facades which represent the immense time and care that was taken when an artisan was crafting a work.” With the same time and care, she creates impressionistic realism in her photographs that reflect elegance and fluidity, strength and subtlety that characterize architecture.
Fisch began her career as an artist at the age of 16. She has exhibited her art throughout the world, and works by her may be found in numerous private and corporate collections including the Vatican, Queen Elizabeth, the Museum of Financial History, Saco Museum, Delta Airlines, Tishman Speyer, Morgan Stanley, the City University of New York and others.
Equally adept at painting in watercolors, oils, and pastels, Fisch uses them to express the landscapes of her world — scenic or satiric. She is represented by Jadite Galleries in New York City.
Display Cases
Crafts by the Rockville Centre Homemakers
Craft items created by members of the Rockville Centre chapter of the Homemakers Council of Nassau County will be featured in the display cases of the Rockville Centre Public Library throughout the month of December.
Homemakers is a non profit community service organization. Members learn and teach crafts, sewing, knitting, crocheting, cooking and nutrition. Meetings are held at the Rockville Centre Recreation Centre, 111 Oceanside Road, Rockville Centre on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
For more information, contact co-presidents Mary Ann Grandazza (516) 766-1620 or Lauren Scaleron (516) 705-6091.
The Helen Kraus Community Room Gallery and Small Community Room Gallery
West Side Arts Coalition
A display of photography by members of the Westside Arts Coalition entitled "Seasonings" will be featured in the Helen Kraus Community Room Gallery and in the Small Community Room Gallery throughout the month of December. The exhibit focuses on the Four Seasons: Winter, Spring Summer and Fall; and the events and weather associated with each.
The West Side Arts Coalition (WSAC) was founded in 1979 by a group of visual and performing artists on the Upper West Side of Manhattan to bring together artists of all disciplines with the greater community through exhibitions, performances, workshops, and social gatherings.
The West Side Arts Coalition is located at the Broadway Mall Community Center, a renovated Beaux-Arts building, at Broadway and 96th St. Visual Arts group exhibits in photography, fine arts and craft arts are held every three weeks from September through June. Other exhibitions and performances sponsored by WSAC are held at outside venues. At the
Rec Center
50 South Park Ave.
111 N. Oceanside Road
(516) 678-9338 or 9339
The annual Christmas at the Captain’s celebration immediately follows the village tree lighting ceremony on Dec. 9 at the Phillips House Museum of the Rockville Centre Historical Society, 28 Hempstead Ave. The museum will be adorned with special Victorian-era Christmas decorations for the holiday season. Come and share the wassail bowl of mulled cider and cookies and sing Christmas carols with Greg Ryan.
Breakfast with Santa’s Helpers is scheduled for Dec. 12 with seatings at 9:15, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Pre-register by Dec. 10. Fee is $6 per person.
Food donations needed
The Rec Center is accepting donations of canned and dry goods as well as frozen turkeys for distribution to the needy in our community. Bring your donations Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. by Dec. 16.
Annual mitten and hat tree
The Rockville Centre Parks and Recreation Department is again requesting residents to share their warm holiday feelings with those less fortunate by donating new hats and mittens of all sizes and colors. The donations will be hung on the Mitten and Hat Tree in the Rec Center lounge.
Operation Christmas Child
The Recreation Department is collecting school supplies and toiletries for needy children. Donations, which must be in their original packaging, may be made Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Recreation Center.
Winter Programs
The winter program season begins the week of Jan. 3.
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 photos.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Centre Stage Luncheon and Performance
Dec. 17 at noon. Members of the Sandel Center Stage Choral Group bring another wonderful holiday concert. A holiday meal tops off the afternoon. $5 per person.
South Side Middle School Performance
Dec. 20 at 11 a.m.
Intergenerational Holiday Party
Dec. 22 at noon. The multi-talented and ever-energetic teens of SSMS bring music and fun.
NEW PROGRAM
Mah Jongg lessons
Wednesdays at 2 p.m. beginning on Jan. 5. This eight-session class is designed for those who are new to the game and those who need a refresher course. Members only.
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. A variety of trips and programs are scheduled. Check with the center for a schedule.
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) (516) 537-1162 for an appointment.
