Rockville Centre events and activities May 24, 2012

On the board

Zoning Board Meeting

May 30, 8 p.m., Village Hall

Board of Trustees Briefing

May 31, 6 p.m., Village Hall

Community Events

Village Art Club

The Village Art Club will welcome accomplished artist, Kirk Larsen to

be its demonstrator at the meeting on, May 24 at 7 p.m. in the downstairs meeting room of the Rockville Centre Public Library, 221 North Village Ave.

Larsen has received more than 100 awards for his multi-artistic endeavors. The meeting is free and open to all. For further information about membership, call Ann Bailey at (516) 887-1770.

Speech, language and hearing screenings at Molloy

In honor of Better Hearing and Speech Month, the Speech-Language Pathology Department of Molloy College will offer complimentary speech-language and hearing screenings for adults and children in May. The screenings will take place on May 29 between 2-4:30 p.m. and again on May 30 from 4-6 p.m. Adults and children can take part in the free screenings at the newly-renovated off-campus facility, The Molloy College Speech, Language & Hearing Center at 30 Hempstead Ave, Suite 243. Call (516) 442-1211 or email slhc@molloy.edu for more information.

RVC Youth Council fundraiser

The council is hosting its first fundraiser at Cannon's Blackthorn, 49 N. Village Ave., from 7 p.m. to 10 a.m. on June 1. $20 suggested tax deductible donation at the door. Residents are invited to join in an evening of drinks, food and music to raise money to further the group's mission to foster a safe, nurturing community for RVC's youth. RSVP to info@rvcyouthcouncil.org or text/call Andrea Connolly at (516) 457-7410.

Mercy offering free 'Heartsaver' CPR/AED Course

In recognition of Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Day, Mercy Medical Center invites the community to attend a free American Heart Association course on June 3, from 9-11 a.m. The workshop will provide instruction in adult and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). There is no charge, but space is limited and advance registration is required. To register contact Claire DeSetto, RN at (516) 931-2896 or (516) 705-2186.

The course is designed for school and community volunteer coaches, recreational staff and members of the general public serving our youth. A two-year certification will be issued at the completion of the class, which is being offered at no cost in partnership with the Louis J. Acompora Memorial Foundation, named for a Northport High School freshman whose tragic death during a lacrosse game seven years ago might have been prevented by the availability of an AED. The Foundation was established to ensure that similar tragedies are prevented.

Benefit for Rosa Lee Young

A tribute to Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald to benefit the Rosa Lee Young Childhood Center, June 16, at 7:30 p.m. in the Hayes Theatre, Molloy College. Tickets, $45, include buffet dinner, sodas, wine, beer, dessert, coffee and tea. Call (516) 536-5674 for information.

Bloomsday - A tribute to

James Joyce

On June 16 at 2 p.m. in the Madison Theatre, Public Square at Molloy College, its Irish Studies Institute and The James Joyce Society (under the coordination of Dr. Nicholas Fargnoli, Dean Division of Humanities at Molloy and President of the James Joyce Society) will honor Joyce’s Ulysses as part of an international celebration of BLOOMSDAY! June 16, 1904. The day the novel takes place is celebrated throughout the world with readings of "Ulysses," performances of Joyce’s works, festivities and scholarly gatherings. The cultural activities of Bloomsday celebration at Molloy will include music, dancing and readings presented as entertaining dramatizations by performers. Traditional Irish dancing and chamber music will intersperse the readings. Participants will be invited to sing along with the performers. This multidisciplinary venue is designed to motivate and elicit audience interaction and participation. Additionally, Molloy students' creative artworks will be on display in the Art Gallery of the Public Square at Molloy - James Joyce: Portal of Discovery" curated by Dr. Hwa Young Caruso. Tickets ($7.50) can be purchased by calling the box office at (516) 678-5000 ext.7715 between the hours of noon and 4 p.m. For further information, contact Catherine Muscente at (516) 678-5000 ext. 6218.

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 May 29 and June 5. Members of the community are invited. For additional information, call (516) 766-4300 or visit www.centralsy.org/community/treeoflifeyoga.

RVC Homemakers 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.

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:

MAY 24

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.

MAY 26

Super Smash Brothers Melee Tournament

11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Register in the Children’s Room. Grades 4-6 at 11; grades 7 and up at 2:30.

MAY 28

Library closed for Memorial Day observance.

MAY 29

Yoga with JOE

12:30 p.m. Join everybody’s favorite yoga instructor at an additional time. $25 non-refundable fee for six sessions. Register at the Adult Reference Desk.

MAY 30

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.

Evening Yoga with Mary Clare

7 p.m. Traditional yoga instruction. Register at the Adult Reference Desk. There is a $25 non-refundable fee for a six-class session.

MAY 31

NEW! Yoga with JOE

3:30 p.m. Join everybody’s favorite yoga instructor at an additional time. $25 non-refundable fee for six sessions. Register at the Adult Reference Desk.

The following art will be featured at the library through the month of May:

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 from our Library.

Display Cases

Long Island Wood Turners

Woodcrafts by the Long Island Woodturners Association, a chapter of the American Association of Woodturners, will be featured throughout the month of May in the display cases of the Rockville Centre Public Library. Members of the group are from Long Island and the greater metropolitan New York region. The club offers its members opportunities to improve their turning techniques through workshops and symposiums, while providing the enjoyment of working with wood with fellow turners.

Lower Concourse Gallery

Mixed Media by Theresa Pintabona

Art has been Theresa’s passion all of her life; there is not a day that passes that she does no think about or create art. She had a love of drawing as far back as a child in the first grade. Drawing people, animals and scenery came naturally to her. As she grew older she continued developing her drawing skills introducing colors and paints. Studying portrait painting helped her to develop use of pastels, oils, and acrylic paints. Today her portraits of people and animals are primarily in pastels, while she utilizes mixed media for landscapes and other subjects. Pintabona is a member of the Art League of Rockville Centre, Floral Park and Roslyn Art Museum. Private showings of her work have been held at various libraries and at an industrial center in Westbury.

Helen Kraus Community Gallery

Village Art Club Children’s Show

Don’t miss this charming display of children’s artwork. The show will run through June 2.

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.

Summer program registration

Applications for summer programs, including the baseball school, girls basketball school, boys and girls lacrosse (Shooting Stars), the Rec. Center gymnastics school, as well as various art, craft and other sports programs, are now available.

Registration for softball leagues for men and women and form males and females in grades 5 and up are being accepted by the Parks and Recreation Department during May.

The 58th Summer Playground Program will be conducted from June 27 to Aug. 9 for residents in grades 1-6 (effective September 2012) and grades 7 and 8 (effective September 2012). Registration is being accepted for these programs as well.

Call (516) 678-9338 for recreation schedules and fees or visit the Village web site www.rvcny.us

Summer Nursery School

Summer classes begin Monday, June 25 and run through Aug. 10, in coordination with the Summer Playground Program. This program is for children entering kindergarten in September 2012 and 2013. Call the Rec Center office for an appointment to visit.

Gymnastic show

The Recreation Department’s Annual Gymnastic Show will be held June 1, 2 and 9. Participants have been members of the gymnastic program for the fall and winter seasons.

Tickets are available to the public starting May 23.

Pre-School summer activities

Registration is under way for pre-school summer programs. Both the parent and child must purchase Rec Center membership cards.

n A six-session program in creative arts and crafts in different media begins June 26 for ages 3 to 5. The fee is $81.

n Exploring the arts is a six-session program in dance, music and art, on Thursdays beginning June 28. For ages 3 to 5. The fee is $81.

Computer Tots is a six-week program for children 3 to 5 years old. Classes are offered for 45 minutes for six weeks beginning either Tuesday, July 5 or Wednesday, July 6. Two sessions each day, either 1:15 to 2 p.m. or 2:05 to 2:50. Call for details.

n Adventures in Art Camp is a series of week-long programs for children ages 4 and 5. The camp meets from 12:30 to 3 p.m. with a different theme each week. The fee is $150 per week.

n A parent-toddler workshop in art, music, movement and playtime led by certified early childhood specialist Joan Schapiro for parents or caregivers and their 24- to 36-month-old children begins June 29 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. or from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Six sessions for $92.

n Tumble One, Two and Three, introductory gymnastics classes, for children 18 months to 4 years old and Introduction to Gymnastics for boys and girls ages 4 and 5 (as of July 1, 2012). The fee is $84 for six 45-minute sessions. Call for details.

n Happy Piano Musical Safari with stories, games, crafts and rhythm activities for children ages 4 and 5, runs six Mondays beginning July 2 from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. The fee is $147 for residents.

n Happy Piano Baby Bounce and Jamboree offers early childhood music literacy programs for children aged 6 to 17 months. Starts July 2 for six weeks. Mondays 1:30 to 2 p.m. for Jamboree and 2 to 2:30 p.m. for Baby Bounce. The fee is $67 for residents.

n Just for Fun gymnasium activities for boys and girls ages 4 to 6. Register by the day or for the entire five-week session. Wednesdays 1 to 2:30 p.m. beginning July 1. Fee: $12 per session or $55/ for all five.

n Wacky Wednesday pre-K Enrichment with Mrs. Schapiro, for children entering kindergarten in September 2012 or 2013. Bring your lunch in addition to snack. Register for the entire four weeks or one week at a time, but you must register at least one week in advance. Wednesdays 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. beginning July 11. Fee: $20 per class or $75 for all four weeks.

Youth summer programs

Flyers are available and registration is underway for gymnastics and the following programs during the summer 2012:

n Art Adventure Camp is a series of week-long programs for grades 1 to 5. The camp meets from 12:30 to 4 p.m. with a different theme each week. The fee is $230 per week.

n Group tennis instruction will be offered on the Nancy Cottrell Memorial Tennis Courts for ages 6 and up on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning June 28. $75 for five sessions.

n Mad Science Camp, one-week interactive science activity camps, are offered the weeks of July 5, 11, 18, 25 and August 1, 8 and 15 with a different theme each week. Camps run Monday through Friday from 1 to 4 p.m. $230 for each camp. Register online only at www.rvccamps.org.

n Cartoon-Time classes in cartooning with Dan O’Connor start June 26 from 7 to 8:15 p.m. for ages 8 to 14. The fee is $60 for six sessions plus materials.

n Computer Explorer classes. Call (516) 731-3766 for details.

n Lego Robotics for grades 2 to 4, Thursdays 2 to 3 p.m. $100 for six sessions, beginning July 7.

Intro to Robotics for Kindergarten to grades 2, Thursdays 1 to 2 p.m. $100 for six sessions, beginning July 7.

Happy Piano Jungle Adventure, with stories, games, crafts and rhythm activities for 1st and 2nd graders as of September 2010, runs Monday through Friday the week of July 12 to 16 from 2 to 3 p.m. The fee is $135 for residents.

n Gymnastic workouts featuring floor exercises, balance beam, vaults and uneven bars for boys and girls in kindergarten as of September 2012 are offered Tuesdays from 1 to 1:45 p.m. or Thursdays 2:30 to 3:15 p.m. Six sessions for $70 beginning July 3. Boys and girls in grades 1 to 8 as of September 2012 are Tuesdays or Thursdays 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. beginning July 3 or 5. Five sessions for $60.

n Gymnastics Super Sessions for team prospects and current members: Tuesday and Thursday 2:45 to 4:45 p.m. for grades 1 to 4 and 4:15 to 6:15 p.m. for grades 5 to 8; for five weeks beginning July 2. Fee: $50 per week.

n Beginner and advanced beginner group Tennis Lessons for ages 6 and up, Tuesdays and Thursdays starting June 26 and 28; 45 minutes, beginning at 3:45 and 4:30. Participants must provide racquet and wear sneakers. $75.

Summer Birthday Parties

The Rec Center offers age-appropriate birthday parties, including one hour of organized activities in the gym followed by a half hour in the party room for refreshments and celebration. Parties are offered from June 27 to August 12, Monday through Friday from 4 to 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays beginning at 10 a.m., 12 or 2 p.m.

Detailed flyers are available at the Rec Center office or call.

Summer instructional sports schools

Flyers are available for boys baseball, girls basketball, girls and boys lacrosse, and gymnastics schools during the summer 2010.

n The 36th annual baseball school is open from June 27 to July 8 (no class July 5) for boys ages 6 to 13 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Barasch Field. The school is coordinated by Bob Hirschfield of New York Tech and costs $315 for Rockville Centre residents.

n A basketball camp for girls grades 3 through 10 is offered August 15 to 19 at the Rec Center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fee $255 per person.

n Lacrosse camp for boys and girls ages 7 to 17 will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Skelos Sports Complex on Peninsula Boulevard. The boys school runs from July 11 to 14 and the girls school is June 27 to 30. Fee $290 per person.

n 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 $175 for five sessions for Rockville Centre residents.

Tennis Courts open

The Har-Tru courts adjacent to the Rec Center are open and ready for play. Courts are available seven days a week from 8 a.m. until dusk. Admission is by valid recreation card plus court fees.

Aerobic exercise classes

Ongoing aerobic exercise classes by Nancy’s Aerobics are being offered on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings beginning at 7. Classes may be paid for by the session and are conducted in the air conditioned Rec Center gym.

Zumba classes

The Zumba fitness program with Ruth Karhu is offered Mondays from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m.; Wednesday evenings 6:30 to 7:30; and Saturdays from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Pay as you go; $5 per class.

RVC/

Lakeview EOC

140 North Centre Ave.

(516) 764-4500

Summer Youth Program 2012

Registration begins now.

Ages: 6 - 12; Place: At the Rockville Centre/Lakeview EOC. Price: Registration Fee $50 (non-refundable); Session Fee: $200 per session. Session 1: July 2 - July 27 (4 weeks); Session 2: July 30 - Aug. 24 (4 weeks). Early Bird Special: Full Summer (8 weeks) $350 by June 25. First come, first served. Spots are limited.

Community Action Food Drive

For the entire month of May, the Rockville Centre/Lakeview EOC is hosting a food drive to assist in replenishing its food pantry. Bring non-perishable items to the EOC from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday.

Annual Can Cook Out Drop Off

May 25. The purpose of the event is to appreciate the community of Rockville Centre and its surroundings by assisting in replenishing the Food Pantry. The EOC is asking all participants to bring in at least one 8-oz. can in support. There will be food, fun, arts & crafts, dessert, contests, raffles and Information. Call (516) 764-4500 with any questions.

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

Sister Act: "A New Dimension

in Live Music”

June 8 at 1 p.m. This is the act everyone loved at Lido Beach last summer. Refreshments served. $5 per person.

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.

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