Thursday, October 1, 2026
On the board
Board of Trustees Briefing
Nov. 18, 7 p.m., Village Hall
Board of Trustees Meeting
Nov. 22, 8:15 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 restoration at 28 Hempstead Ave. Hours are Saturday and 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. There is no fee. Also on exhibit is "Rockville Centre: Past and Present," a collaborative photography exhibit by the Historical Society and Watson Elementary School students. For further information, call Frank Seipp at (516) 764-7459.
Village Art Club Meeting
The Village Art Club is continuing its program of art techniques by having watercolorist Maryann Heinzen at its next meeting, Nov. 18 at the Rockville Centre Library, 221 N. Village Ave. at 7 p.m. in the downstairs meeting room. The meeting is free and open to the public. Membership is available for those who wish to join. For information, contact Frank at (516) 764-1950.
Rockville Centre Newcomers Club
The RVC Newcomers Club is hosting an evening at Churchills, 18 S. Park Ave. on Nov. 19 from 8-11 p.m. Bring your partner and join us for open bar and passed appetizers. Members: $80/couple; Non-Members: $85/couple. The club is donating all profits to the National Transplant Assistance Fund (NTAF) in honor of Kathy Burns. Kathy is a South Hempstead resident who requires a Multi-Visceral Transplant. RSVP to RVCnewcomersclub@gmail.com.
Casino night fundraiser
Temple B'nai Sholom, 100 Hempstead Ave. will hold its annual Casino Night fundraiser on Nov. 20 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. $75 per person include chips, buffet dinner and open bar. Call (516) 764-4100 for more information.
Free Thanksgiving Day Dinner
The dinner is held at the Rockville Centre campus of the Vineyard Church, 251 Merrick Road from 1p.m. -5 p.m. on Thanksgiving day, Nov. 25. For more information contact the church office at (516) 678-7888 via email at vineyard@optonline.net.
Live from the 92nd Street Y: It's Steve Martin with Deborah Solomon
At 8 p.m. on Nov. 29, Temple B'nai Sholom, 100 Hempstead Ave., will host a live satellite broadcast from the 92nd Street Y. Tickets are $15. For information, call (516) 764-4100 or visit www.bnaisholom.org.
Chanuplex and Community Menorah Lighting
The entire community is invited to the fifth annual Chanukah celebration on Dec. 5 at Central Synagogue, 430 DeMott Ave. from 2:00-5:00. There are "Chanuplex" activities for all ages. For the pre-school set there is the Jacob’s Ladder gym, arts and crafts and storytime. For older kids and teens, there will be movies,games, refreshments, DDR and Guitar Hero in the youth lounge as well as baking with the Cantor. Adults can enjoy a film and discussion, "Matzo and Mistletoe," about being a secular Jew in America, or participate in an environmental discussion group led by Rabbi Marc Gruber and an adult sing-a-long led by Cantor Kohlbrenner. Everybody can enjoy live music and refreshments in the coffee house, Chanukah House shopping, and an arts project to benefit families from New Ground. Come pick from the “Big Dreidel” and help provide gifts to patients from Nassau County Medial Center and families from New Ground. Everyone is welcome — you do not have to be a member of the synagogue or live in Rockville Centre. Admission is non-perishable foods to help restock local food pantries. RSVP to the temple office at (516) 763-4300 by Dec. 1 or at chanuplex2010@gmail.com. The community menorah lighting will immediately follow Chanuplex, at 5 p.m.
Music in the Mountains: Molloy College presents the 'Irish Catskills' and Traditional Music Leeds, South Cairo and East Durham form the spine of the Irish Catskills, the choice vacation destination of New York’s Irish and Irish-Americans for generations in the 20th Century. Join the Irish Institute on Dec. 5 at 3 p.m. for an insightful lecture discussing the multifaceted relationship between Irish-Americans and this beloved region. This presentation, by Brendan Dolan, will examine the development of the area as a distinctively Irish destination, and some of the factors that have led to its relative decline. It will also examine the role of traditional music in the region as a reflection of the tastes of the Irish and Irish-Americans who created the phenomenon of the "Irish Catskills." Particular attention will be paid to the effects of Irish immigration on this resort area, and the gradual inclusion of successive waves of Irish into the American vacation experience. This talk will address the relationship between the successful assimilation of Irish into American society and its adverse effects on a once thriving ethnic vacationland. The talk will be accompanied by a large array of photos and musical examples that will trace the changing face of the area. The free event will take place in the Reception room in Kellenberg Hall on the Molloy College campus. For more information, contact Catherine Tully Muscente at (516) 678.5000 ext. 6218.
Fortnightly Christmas Party
On Dec. 7 the Fortnightly Club will host its annual Christmas party. Back by popular demand to entertain will be the Freeport Chorale. The celebration starts at noon at St. Mark's United Methodist Church on Hempstead Ave.
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 now open Saturdays! Five computers available for your job 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 am-noon, Tuesdays 1-5 pm, Saturdays 10 am-2 pm.
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:
NOVEMBER 18
1, 2, 3, Play with Me
9:30-10:45 a.m. Play and learn together. For children ages 1 through 3, and their significant adults. Siblings up to age 5 are welcome. Register in advance in the Children’s Room.
Mother Goose
11 a.m. - 12 p.m. For children ages 15-35 months and their significant adult who have previously participated in 1, 2, 3, Play with Me. Register in the Children’s Room for this morning program filled with play and learning.
Third and Fourth Grade Book Chat
4 p.m. Calling all third and fourth graders! Join in a discussion of "We the Children" by popular author Andrew Clements. Tasty treats will be served. Register in the Children’s Room.
NOVEMBER 19
Tot Time
9:30 a.m. Two-and three-year-olds along with their significant adult are invited to join in a morning of interactive play and socialization. Register in the Children’s Room.
Rhyme Time
10-11 a.m For children ages 4-14 months along with their significant adult. Enjoy a morning filled with play and games. Register in the Children’s Room.
Mother’s Center Circle
10-11:30 a.m. Join this eight-part discussion group led by a trained Mothers’ Center facilitator. A great chance to network with other Moms. Register in the Children’s Room.
NOVEMBER 20
Defensive Driving Class
9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m Register in person or by telephone for this cost-saving, point-reducing class offered by Empire Safety Council. Drivers 55 and over, $25; all other drivers, $40. Fee payable day of instruction to Empire Safety Council.
E-mail Workshop
10 a.m. You’ve got mail! Now what? Register at the Adult Reference Desk for this hands-on look at how to send and open messages, photographs and more.
NOVEMBER 21
SUNDAY AFTERNOON CONCERT SERIES
Philip Malamud, piano and Dr. Isadore Horowitz, violin 2 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon of classics for piano and violin by these two veteran performers.
NOVEMBER 22
Tot Time
10 a.m. Story Time for two- and three- year-olds with an adult. You must be pre-registered to attend. Contact the Children’s Room for registration details.
Book Chats with Anna Katsavos
11 a.m. Join discussion of the controversial book by Marcus Zuzak, "The Book Thief."
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.
Kinder Kids
4 p.m. Kindergarten Story Time. Participants should pre-register in the Children’s Room.
Parent/Son Book Discussion
7 p.m. Guys in grades 4, 5, and 6 along with a parent are invited to join a discussion of "The Dangerous Days of Daniel X," by James Patterson.
NOVEMBER 23
Terrific Threes
10:30 a.m. Story Time for three-year olds. Participants must be pre-registered. Contact the Children’s Room for registration information.
Yoga with Joe
1 p.. 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.
Picture Book Parade
1:30 p.m. Four-year-old Story Time. Participants must be pre-registered. Contact Children’s Room for registration information.
Build a Cupcake
4-5 p.m. Children in grades 3-5 are invited to decorate a seasonally-themed cupcake. Register in the Children’s Room.
Books Before Bedtime
7 p.m. Story Time for three-to-five-year-olds. Participants must be pre-registered. Contact the Children’s Room for registration information.
Mother/Daughter Book Club
7:30 p.m. Girls in grades 4,5, and 6 are invited to discuss "Hannah’s Winter" by Kierin Meehan. Register in the Children’s Room.
NOVEMBER 24
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.
Anime Club
7 p.m. All things anime for grades 7-12.
NOVEMBER 25
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
LIBRARY CLOSED
The following art will be featured at the library in the month of November:
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: Oils by Mary Ann Klein The oil and water color paintings of Mary Ann Klein will be featured. The artist chooses as her subjects areas of fragile existence, timelessness and natural beauty. The changing shore, dunes and landscape of eastern Long Island, and more recently the lowlands of South Carolina, are geographic locales which have stories the artist delights in sharing. Klein is a member of the National Art League and the Montauk Artists’ Association, serving as an officer of the Art League for eight years. She has studied with Jim Ford, Angelo Grado, Ralph Acosta, Pedro Pecheco and Howard Rose. Her award-winning art has been featured at the Bayside Historical Society, Flushing Town Hall and the Parlour Gallery as well as at outdoor art shows and antique and specialty shops. Klein is represented by Christopher Gallery in Stonybrook.
Display Cases: Hand-Painted Porcelain by Mary Gosden The award-winning hand-painted porcelains of Mary Gosden will be highlighted during November. After graduating from Syracuse University with a degree in music education, Gosden turned to jobs related to the graphic arts, having missed her studies in art during her college years. Her marriage, the birth of her son and a move to Long Island led her to study porcelain painting from Christine Filpi. She began to sell her work and teach the techniques to beginners. Her china painting was filmed for an award-winning half-hour local television program. Gosden holds weekly classes in her home studio and on the Internet. She also paints and works with fused glass. Gosden’s porcelain art has received many awards. Her porcelains reflect her love for Art Deco style and make use of modern sand-blasting techniques which impart a distinctive style. Gosden teaches and publishes in magazines and journals, and is active in art organizations at the local, state and national levels. Her work may be purchased at private sales at her studio. Gosden resides in Floral Park.
The Helen Kraus Community Room Gallery and Small Community Room Gallery: The Independent Art Society Annual Art Show
The annual exhibit of the society will hang in the Helen Kraus and small Community Room Galleries during November. The Independent Art Society was founded in 1951 and is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to the encouragement of artistic endeavors on Long Island. The society is a source of art information, offering opportunities for amateurs and professionals alike to share their work and make like-minded friends with interests in the arts. Monthly meetings feature guest artist demonstrations, member critiques, and related discussions. The organization also publishes a monthly newsletter.
At the Rec Center
50 South Park Ave.
111 N. Oceanside Road
(516) 678-9338 or 9339
Open gym program
The main gymnasium of the Rec Center will be open for free play basketball for grades 4 and up on Saturday afternoons from 2-4:30. The evening open gym for grades 6 and up is available from 7:30 p.m. - 10:15 p.m. A valid 2010-11 Recreation Card is required for entry.
Winter Programs
The Recreation Department will start taking reservations for winter programs beginning Nov. 8. Detailed fliers are available at the Rec Center, 111 North Oceanside Road. Programs offered this year include: Kinder-crafts, Happy Piano Jamboree, Cooking for Kids, Cartoon Time, Mad Science, Brush Strokes, Fencing, All-Star Sports, RVC Rec Center Gymnastic Competition Team and Dodgeball for Kids.
Nursery School Openings
There are limited openings remaining in the morning pre-pre-kindergarten classes which meet four days a week from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and in the pre pre-kindergarten classes which meet Tuesday and Thursday from 12:15 to 2:45 p.m.
Food Donations Needed
The Rec Center is accepting donations of canned and dry goods as well as frozen turkeys or coupons for distribution to the needy in our community. Bring your donations Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. before Thanksgiving. Coupons may be mailed or dropped off at the Rec Center.
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.
Birthday Parties and Rentals
The Rec Center offers age-appropriate birthday parties to village residents for pre-school and elementary age children seven days a week. All parties include an organized activity followed by refreshment and celebration time in the party room. Call for available dates and fees. Rooms at the John A. Anderson Recreation Center and the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center are available for rental to groups and organizations. Equipment rentals are also available. For information and reservations, visit or call the Rec Center office.
Upcoming events
The Recreation Department's Annual Holiday Crafts Fair and Flea Market is Dec. 5 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The annual Chanukah Party, co-sponsored by the National Council of Jewish Women is Dec. 6 from 4 to 5:15 p.m. All faiths are invited.
The village's annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony on the Village Green, Maple and Lee avenues, is Dec. 9 starting at 7:30 p.m.
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. 11. Fee is $5 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. 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
Holiday Craft Fair
Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. -4 p.m. Featuring holiday décor, hand-made hats, scarves, sweaters, afghans & baby items. Returning this year – the Sandel “Cookie Walk.”
Thanksgiving Luncheon
Nov. 22 at noon. A traditional feast of roast turkey with "all the trimmings.” $5 per person. Reservations are required. Call (516) 678-9350 for more information.
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.
Special religious event
The Diocesan Choir of Rockville Centre presents Advent Lessons and Carols on Dec.5 at 3:30pm in St. Agnes Cathedral 29 Quealy Place RVC. Bishop Murphy will preside. A service of scripture readings, choral anthems and hymns. For info call The Office of Worship at (516) 678-5800 ext. 504. Free will offering. All are welcome!
A way to give thanks
The annual Thanksgiving worship service, sponsored and led by members of the Rockville Centre Clergy Association, a consortium of Christian and Jewish clerics in the village, is open to residents of all faiths on Nov. 23 at 7:30 p.m. at the United Church of Rockville Centre, 430 Morris Ave. The service consists of prayer, discussion and music… with a reception that follows. All are welcome!
Holiday decorating contest
The Rockville Centre Chamber of Commerce will again host its annual Holiday Decorating Contest, open to all village homes and business. Prizes will be awarded for beauty and originality. To have your home or business considered, contact the Rockville Centre Chamber of Commerce at (516) 766-0666.
