Community update

Rockville Centre Events and Activities May 3, 2012

Posted Thursday, May 3, 2012 11:24 am

Artist reception, Appraisal Day at Phillips House This Sunday, May 6, the Phillips House Museum of Rockville Centre will host two events. The museum, located at 28 Hempstead Ave., will start that day with an 11 a.m. reception for Herald photographer Penny Frondelli, whose exhibit of 100 photographs from a year in Rockville Centre will be on display at the museum through the end of June. Frondelli attended each of the events she chronicled as a storyteller. Following that, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., is the museum’s annual Appraisal Day, which will be conducted by Phillip Weiss, who appears on public television’s “Antiques Roadshow” and local estate liquidator Rosario DiBenedetto. A donation of $10 per item or $25 for three items is required. All proceeds will be used for renovations and improvements to the museum. Parking is available nearby. Refreshments will be served a

On the board

Zoning Board Meeting

May 9, 8 p.m., Village Hall

Board of Trustees Briefing

May 10, 6 p.m., Village Hall

Board of Trustees Meeting

May 14, 7 p.m. , Village Hall

Planning Board Meeting

May 15, 7 p.m., Village Hall

Zoning Board Meeting

May 30, 8 p.m., Village Hall

Board of Trustees Briefing

May 31, 6 p.m., Village Hall

Community Events

Hispanic Brotherhood Dinner

Annual fundraiser on May 3 at 6 p.m. at Congregation B'nai Sholom-Beth David, 100 Hempstead Ave. Honorees are United Health Care Regional Plan Manager Angelo Zuffante, local Allstate insurance agent Julia Gazzio, Dr. Juan Luis Ledon, Coca-Cola Refreshments and the Hispanic Federation. Tickets are $110 per person. Call (516) 766-6610 for information.

92 Street Y Live

On May 3 at 8 p.m. Congregation B'nai Sholom-Beth David presents Madeleine Albright discussiing her new book, "Prague Winter: A Personal Story of Remembrance and War, 1937-1948." It is a look at her family's experiences before, during and after World War II. In this conversation, hear her story along with her interviews with contemporaries and newly available documents abut the enormously complex events that took place. Her distinguished career includes a turn as the 64th Secretary of State from 1997 to 2001, and she is the author of four other books. Visit www.bnaisholom.org or call (516) 764-4100 for information.

Award-winning film at Molloy

"The Race to Nowhere," a documentary by Vicki Abeles, will be shown on May 4 at the Madison Theatre at Molloy College. Admission is free. The film highlights the unintended consequences of our pressure-cooker culture and education system. An eye-opening call to action, the documentary challenges current assumptions about how to best prepare young people for the future. Following the film, a panel of local educators will discuss the issues highlighted in the film. For information, contact Ellen Harold at (516) 678.5000 ext. 6928 or eharold@molloy.edu.

Post Prom Tag Sale

The SSHS Post-Prom Committee is holding a tag sale on May 5 from 10 to 3 at 294 North Village Ave.

Newcomers Club

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