Thursday, October 1, 2026
On the board
CANCELLED - Aug. 8
Zoning Board Meeting
Zoning Board Meeting
Aug. 22, 8 p.m., Village Hall
Board of Trustees Briefing
Aug. 30, 6 p.m., Village Hall
Community Events
Girls Choir Concert
All are invited to a concert by the Girls Choir from Freiburg, Germany at 7 p.m. on Aug. 1 at St. Agnes Cathedral, 29 Quealy Place. This one-hour concert will contain a variety of exceptional four-part music and the girls from Germany will be joined by the St. Agnes Cathedral Girls Choir at the end. There is a free-will offering and the cathedral is air-conditioned and handicap-accessible. For more information contact the Cathedral Music Office at (516) 764-9578.
Evening Defensive Driving Courts at Mercy Medical Center
Mercy Medical Center will offer the community the Empire Safety Council’s Defensive Driving Course. The two-session, six-hour course will be held on Tuesday evening, Aug. 7 and Thursday evening, Aug. 9 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Mercy League Lounge located across from the entrance to the hospital’s Emergency Department. Upon completion of this course, participants are eligible for 10% off their motor vehicle insurance for three years and/or a reduction of points from their driver’s license. The fee for community residents is $35 per person and advance registration is required. To register, or for more information, contact Jeannie Jaeger at (516) 705-2589.
Tree of Life Yoga
Central Synagogue of Nassau County, 430 DeMott Ave. will again sponsor a summer mini session, with evening classes of yoga open to students of all levels. The Tree of Life Yoga will consist of a series of five classes, that started on Tuesday evening at 6 p.m. The series is available for $60 or you may pay as you go, for $15 a class. Members of the community are invited to participate. For additional information, contact the temple office at (516) 766-4300 or visit: www.centralsy.org/community/treeoflifeyoga.
Nassau Veterans Resource Center
Help for veterans and returning servicemen and women in filing claims, getting whatever federal, state and local benefits are due them, finding jobs. Also collecting all forms of clothing and toiletries for homeless veterans and the men and women still serving overseas. At American Legion Post 303, 197 Maple Ave., every Friday from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information, call (516) 764-9740.
At the
Library
221 N. Village Ave.
(516) 766-6257
The library will be closed Sundays through Sept. 2.
Summer reading and programming are now in full swing! Stop in and register for a program and pick up something to read or a movie to watch!
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:
JULY 26
Rhyme Time
9:30 a.m. Interactive play and socialization for babies ages 4-12 months and their caregivers/parents. Register in advance in the Children’s Room.
Mother Goose
11 a.m. Interactive play and socialization for babies ages 1-3 years and their caregivers/parents. Register in advance in the Children’s Room.
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 a six-class session. Register at the Adult Reference Desk.
Baking Part II
7 p.m. Bake and decorate. RVC card holders in grades 7-12 only, pre-register in the Children’s Room. Bakers must attend Part I and II.
Chess Workshop
7:30 p.m. Learn how to play or enhance your game. Children in grades 2 and up should register in the Children’s Room.
Book Buddies
7:30 p.m. Children ages 3-6 are paired with a teen buddy for some reading fun. Register in the Children’s Room.
JULY 27
Book Buddies
10:30 a.m. Children ages 3-6 are paired with a teen buddy for some reading fun. Register in the Children’s Room.
Art with Anne
11 a.m. Register in the Children’s Room for this art adventure with our favorite art teacher. For children in grades 1-3.
Messy Friday
3-4 p.m. weather permitting. Join staff from the Youth Services Division for some messy fun on the Library lawn All ages; register in the Children’s Room.
July 28
Anime Club
1:30 p.m. For Grades 7-12. All things anime! Come and join the fun.
JULY 30
Reading to Dogs
10:30 a.m. For grades 1 and up. Register in advance in the Children’s Room for an opportunity to share a book with specially trained service dogs.
Kids' Game Night
7 p.m. Calling all kids in grades one and up. Game Night returns! Bring a friend and have a great time. Register in the Children’s Room.
Book Buddies
7 p.m. Children ages 3-6 are paired with a teen buddy for some reading fun. Register in the Children’s Room.
JULY 31
Yoga with Joe
12:30 p.m. Join everybody’s favorite yoga instructor. There is a $25 non-refundable fee for a six-class session. Register at the Adult Reference Desk.
Mad Science
7 p.m. Children in grades 2-5 should register in the Children’s Room for a science spectacular.
Books Before Bedtime
7 p.m. A traditional story time for children ages 3-6. Wear your PJs and register in the Children’s Room.
Evening Yoga with Mary Clare
7 p.m. Traditional yoga instruction. $25 non-refundable fee for six sessions Register at the Adult Reference Desk.
AUGUST 1
Simply Stronger
9:15 a.m. Join certified fitness instructor Marilyn Bunger for this always popular class designed to enhance strength and flexibility. There is a $25 non-refundable fee per six-week session. Inquire at the Adult Reference Desk for details.
Book Buddies
10:15 a.m. Children ages 3-6 are paired with a teen buddy for some reading fun. Register in the Children’s Room.
Family Movie Matinee
2 p.m. Beat the heat! All ages are invited to enjoy "Mars Needs Moms," PG, 88 minutes). No registration required.
Video Game Design, Part I
7 p.m. For RVC cardholders in grades 7-12. Learn how to design your own original vide game. Participants must attend Part I and I I. Register in the Children’s Room.
AUGUST 2
Rhyme Time
9:30 a.m. Interactive play and socialization for babies ages 4-12 months and their caregivers/parents. Register in advance in the Children’s Room.
Mother Goose
11 a.m. Interactive play and socialization for babies ages 1-3 years old and their caregivers/parents. Register in advance in the Children’s Room.
Books and Bagels
11 a.m. Join them for a book brunch. Enjoy a bagel and discuss your favorite books of the summer so far. For students in grades 6 and up. Register in the Children’s Room.
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 a six-class session. Register at the Adult Reference Desk.
Potato Chip Challenge
7 p.m. For grades 7-12. Taste and rate your favorite salty snacks; then create a dip to go along with the winners. Register in the Children’s Room.
Chess Workshop
7:30 p.m. Learn how to play or enhance your game. Children in grades 2 and up. Register in the Children’s Room.
Book Buddies
7:30 p.m. Children ages 3-6 are paired with a teen buddy for some reading fun. Register in the Children’s Room
The following art will be featured in the library through July:
Knits and beads by Leyla McDermott: Display cases
McDermott has always been interested in cooking, reading and handicrafts such as scrapbooking, knitting and crocheting. The current outlet for her artistry is jewelry design. She began designing jewelry when she was inspired by a beautiful piece of quartz from Tanzania which held sentimental value for her. McDermott continues to draw upon nature and emotion to create one-of-a kind jewelry; incorporating seed beads, gemstones, crystals, wire and chain. She considers the creation of her designs almost more important than the product, enjoying the Zen-like experience she achieves through her creative process.
McDermott was born in Istanbul, and emigrated to the United States at the age on 23, settling in Baldwin. In 1990 she graduated from St. Vincent’s Medical Technology School and worked for 21 years as a clinical chemist. She currently works at Beth Israel Hospital in New York City, and teaches Clinical Chemistry at Hunter College. She lives in South Hempstead with her husband, and enjoys spending time with their two daughters and their families.
Archival Photos: Old School in RVC
Upper Concourse Gallery
Be sure to take a look at this collection of photographs featuring school buildings of yesteryear, including the very first high school on the south shore of Long Island. (A hint: You might recognize it as Rockville Centre's current Village Hall!).
Youth Services Summer Reading T-Shirts
Lower Concourse Gallery
Summer Reading T-shirts from the past 10 years will be on display. Stroll down memory lane and see how long you and your kids have been participating in Summer Reading.
Birds and Flowers: Photography
by Janet Rudolph
Helen Kraus Community Room
Rudolph describes herself as a spiritual traveler and teacher. She became interested in photography because her work as taken her to the most beautiful places in the world. Photography allows her to express the spirit of these lands through images.
This exhibit features flowers and local birds. You will find blue and white heron, seagulls, hawks, swans, a family of ducks, a bevy of cardinals, and a few surprises from right here in the wilds of Nassau County. Rudolph says she has been privileged by the numerous bird who have consented to pose (albeit skittishly) for her.
At the
Rec Center
111 N. Oceanside Road
(516) 678-9338 or 9339
Informational flyers on all activities are available on the village website at www.RVCNY.us.
Applications for summer programs, as well as various art, craft and other sports programs, are now available. The 58th Summer Playground Program is being conducted through Aug. 9 for residents in grades 1-6 and grades 7 and 8.
Call (516) 678-9338 for recreation schedules and fees or visit the village web site, www.rvcny.us
Summer Sports Schools
Flyers are available for boys baseball, girls basketball, girls and boys lacrosse and gymnastics schools during the 2012 summer.
The gymnastics school for girls grades 2 through 9 is offered at the Rec Center July 25 to 29 from 1 to 4 p.m. Fee is $175 for five sessions for Rockville Centre residents.
A basketball camp for girls grades 3 through 10 is offered Aug. 13 to 17 at the Rec Center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fee is $255 per person.
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.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Flea Market
Aug. 17 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
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., guest speakers discuss topics of interest to men.
Social Work Services
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.
