Rockville Centre events and activities Nov. 4, 2010

'Broadway My Street' to play SSMS this Friday, Saturday

The golden era of classic Broadway musicals will come to life and the stage of South Side Middle School will resound with the sights and sounds of Broadway’s most beloved classic hits as the Department of Music and Performing Arts presents its annual fall music revue, “Broadway My Street” this Friday, Nov. 5 at 4:30 p.m. and this Saturday, Nov. 6 at 7:30 p.m.

After two years of delighting audiences with hits from currently running Broadway shows, this revue takes a look back at some of the songs and dances from the greatest hits of seasons past:

“Oliver!,” based on the Charles Dickens classic, is an exuberant look at the trials and tribulations of the orphan, Oliver Twist, and the colorful characters he meets along his journeys. “Consider Yourself,”

“Where Is Love?” and “As Long As He Needs Me” are just some of the selections to be featured.

“Anything Goes,” the 1930’s Cole Porter classic is full of brassy and brazen theatrical characters and musical numbers, all set aboard a luxury cruise ship inhabited by gangsters, millionaires and chorus girls. “It’s DeLovely,” “Friendship” and the rousing title song are highlights.

“The Music Man,” a musical valentine to turn-of-the-century Mid-Western values, and one fast talking con-man, Prof. Harold Hill, is brimming with all-American hits, such as “Gary Indiana,” “The Wells Fargo Wagon” and “76 Trombones.”

And “Hello Dolly!” is perhaps filled with more show stoppers than all the rest, including, “Before the Parade Passes By,” “Elegance, Put On Your Sunday Clothes” and the legendary title song.

A cast of over 50 South Side students, along with a 12-student crew will take audiences on a musical journey they won’t soon forget. Don’t miss this dazzling all-singing, all-dancing tribute to some of the Best of Broadway. Call (516) 255-8925 for tickets and information.

On the board

Planning Board Meeting

Nov. 16, 7 p.m., Village Hall

Zoning Board Meeting

Nov. 17, 8 p.m., Village Hall

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. Through the beginning of November, the museum will have a special exhibit of Spanish artifacts. 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.

Footlight Players present "The Tempest"

The Church of The Ascension, 71 N. Village Ave. will host performances by the Footlight Players of William Shakespeare's epic classic, "The Tempest," on Nov. 5, 6 and 7 and Nov. 12, 13 and 14. On Fridays and Saturdays, performances are at 7:30 p.m.; on Sundays, at 3 p.m. Tickets at the door are $15. Tickets s are $10 for Senior Citizens and $5 for Students. All proceeds will benefit The Church of The Ascension.

A Contradictory Discussion at Molloy: Faith vs. Reason

The Institute of Interfaith Dialogue at Molloy College will host “A Contradictory Discussion Examining Faith Versus Reason” on Nov. 7, at 3 p.m. in the Hays Theatre, Wilbur Arts Center on the Molloy College campus. Join WABC radio commentator and co-host of "Religion on the Line," Kevin McCormack and Dr. Brian Quinn., as they engage in a discussion on two timely thought-provoking and influential literary works — Karen Armstrong’s "The Case for God" and Christopher Hitchens’ "God Is Not Great." For further information, contact Marion Lowenthal, special programs director, at (516) 678-5000 ext. 6880. This program is free and open to the public.

Molloy College Author Afternoon featuring Vivian Swift

Molloy College and its Writer-in-Residence, Barbara Novack, will host an Author Afternoon featuring travel memoirist Vivian Swift on Nov. 7 at 3 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room, Wilbur Arts Center on the Molloy College campus. This event is free and open to the public. Swift traveled the world for 20 years, visiting 40 countries before settling on Long Island. Her next decade, filled with the small pleasures of home and life off the road, resulted in her first book, "When Wanderers Cease to Roam." With its hand-lettered text and colorful watercolor illustrations, this unique book was lauded as “one of the gems of the year.” In a multimedia presentation, Swift will discuss living a creative life in the suburbs, her own unlikely path to publication at 52, and give tips for aspiring writers. For more information, contact Barbara Novack at (516) 678-5000, ext. 6468, or the English Department at (516) 678-5000 ext 6272.

RVC Homemakers Meeting

The Rockville Centre Chapter of Homemakers (which prides itself in the continued mastery of hand-made items) meets every Tuesday at the John A. Anderson Recreation Center on Oceanside Road at 10 a.m. On Nov. 9 its speaker will be Marion Celenza, author of "Lunch is in

the Bag."

Holistic Moms Meeting

The South Shore chapter of the Holistic Moms Network, recently relocated to the Revolution Yoga studio on N. Village Avenue, will feature a free healthy food demonstration by Bhavani Zharoff at its next meeting on Nov. 9. The group, which meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m., is dedicated to creating communities of holistic moms who are interested in natural and green living. Anyone interested in the presentation or to learn more about the group can call Jacqueline Kyne at (646) 644-1474 or visit www.holisticmomli.com.

Blood drive

Mercy Medical Center is running a blood drive to support Long Island Blood Services on Nov. 9 from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. on the first floor of the St. Anne’s building on the hospital campus. Anyone between the ages of 17 and 75 who is in good health and weighs at least 110 pounds can donate blood. Healthy individuals over 75 can donate blood if they present written permission from their physician obtained within two weeks of their donation. Donors should have eaten and should bring reading glasses and ID with signature, and know their Social Security number. To register call Jeannie Jaeger at (516) 705-2589 and leave your name and phone number.

Free lecture on pain at Mercy

Mercy Medical Center invites the community to a free lecture on the latest advances in treating chronic and intractable pain on Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. Dr. Steven Pinksy, an anesthesiologist specializing in pain management will discuss common pain conditions and identify the most effective interventions to treat them. He will be joined by Dr. Brian Synder, a neurosurgeon who will discuss the treatment of intractable pain with nerve stimulation techniques. The presentations will be conducted in the employee dining room on the lower level of the medical center’s North Pavilion. No advance registration is required. Free parking will be available. Call (516) 62MERCY or visit www.MercyMedicalCenter.info.

Dance the Night Away

The South Side Middle School PTA is hosting its 23rd annual fundraiser with cocktails, dinner, raffles and d dancing on Nov. 10 from 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. at the Oceanside Jewish Center, 2860 Brower Ave., Oceanside. Tickets are $55 per person, payable to SSMS PTA. RSVP to Linda Dantona 537 N. Long Beach Road RVC, NY 11570. For more Information e-mail: Teresa Richman richmanhkny@hotmail.com.

Nassau Women's Club Meeting

The club will have its fingertip luncheon and "Fun Bingo" on Nov. 10 at noon at the United Church, 430 Morris Ave. All are welcome — admission is $15. For further information, call Virginia at (516) 603-3700.

Tommy Brull Foundation fundraiser

The 33rd annual Tommy Brull Foundation fundraiser will take place on Nov. 13 from 3-6 p.m. at Cannon's Blackthorn, 49 N. Village Ave. All proceeds will benefit individuals with physical, mental and emotional disabilities in the community.

AHRC Sunday Brunch

The AHRC Rockville Centre Auxiliary

cordially invites residents to attend its brunch on Nov. 14 at the Rockville Links at 600 N. Long Beach Road, Rockville Centre from noon- 3 p.m. An assortment of danishes,, hot chafing dishes, omelet and carving stations are just some of the menu offerings. Gentlemen are welcome. Tickets are $38 per person and there will be a cash bar. Make checks payable to RVC AHRC by Nov. 5 and mail to Eileen Maroney at 57 Broadway, Rockville Centre, NY 11570 or phone (516) 536-5461 or to Kathleen Saville at 93 Voorhis Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570 or phone (516) 678-4209. The event helps to support children and adults with developmental disabilities.

Annual Catherine of Siena lecture at Molloy College

Dr. Cheryl Camenzuli and Dr. Lillian Bozak DeLeo, of the Molloy College Siena Women’s Center will host the annual Catherine of Siena Lecture on Nov. 14 at 3 p.m. in the Hays Theatre on the Molloy College Campus. This year’s featured guest will be Dr. Maureen O’Connell, Assistant Professor of Theology, Fordham University, who will present “If These Walls Could Talk: Community Muralism and Social Justice.” This lecture is free and open to the public. For additional information, contact the Siena Women’s Center at (516) 678-5000, ext. 6302.

“Faces of Long Island:” A call for photographers

Molloy College will sponsor a juried photography exhibition called “Faces of Long Island.” Organizers are looking for photographers who capture the increasingly rich and diverse Long Island community including minority communities and people of varying ages from all areas of Long Island. Winning entries will be exhibited at Molloy College from December 2010 through spring 2011. All matting and framing costs will be the responsibility of the college. No work will be more than 16 x 20 inches. Each winner will receive an honorarium of $250 and the work will become part of the permanent collection. Black and white and color photographs will be accepted. All submissions are free and should be sent to the college in the form of jpegs along with the artist’s name, title of work, dimensions, medium and date to the following: artgallery@molloy.edu. The deadline is Nov. 15. For additional information, contact the Molloy College Art Gallery at artgallery@molloy.edu or (516) 678-5000 ext. 6549.

Fortnightly Club Meeting

On Nov. 16, the Fortnightly Club's Decorations and Design Committee will present Ms. Yoshie Tackahashi who will demonstrate the artistry of Ickibana, Japanese flower arranging. The meeting will take place at 1:30 p.m. at St. Mark's Methodist Church on Hempstead Avenue.

Live from the 92nd Street Y: It's Lewis Black and Connie Chung

At 8 p.m. on Nov. 17, Temple B'nai Sholom, 100 Hempstead Ave., will host a live satellite broadcast from the 92nd Street Y. Tickets are $15. For more information, call (516) 764-4100 or visit www.bnaisholom.org.

RVC Mercy League Christmas crafts/vendors event

The RVC Mercy League invites residents to join its members on Nov. 17 at 8 p.m. at the Mercy Medical Center cafeteria for the yearly “Give A Little of Yourself” event. Spread some Christmas spirit by helping to assemble a craft to surprise patients on Christmas morning. There will also be an array of vendors to help start your holiday shopping. For more information, contact the committee at (917) 921-0911 or

(646) 241-4062.

South Shore Symphony Concert

The South Shore Symphony will perform in concert on Nov. 20 at South Side Middle School, on Hillside Ave. The program includes Mozart's Overture to "The Marriage of Figaro," Haydn's "Concerto for Trumpet," with principal trumpetist Walter Fremer; and Tchaikovsky's "Symphony # 5" — all under the baton of guest conductor Miriam Burns, music director of the Kenosha Symphony Orchestra in Wisconsin and the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra in Florida. Tickets are $15 for adults; $12 for seniors, students and members of the Rockville Centre Guild for the Arts; children under 18 are free. Call (516) 616-3610 for reservations and additional information.

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 more information, call (516) 764-4100 or visit

www.bnaisholom.org.

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 4

1, 2, 3, Play With Me

9:30-10:45 a.m. Play and learn together! For children ages 1-3 and their significant adult. Register in advance in the Children’s Room.

NYC in Art

1 p.m. Join Pamela Koehler for another lecture on New York City in art.

Build-a-Cupcake

4 p.m. Children in grades 3-5 are invited to decorate a seasonal cupcake. Register in advance in the Children’s Room.

Nutrition and Wellness

7 p.m. Judy Griffin discusses the holistic path to wellness through proper nutrition.

NOVEMBER 5

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. Pre-register in the Children’s Room.

St. Francis Hospital Mobile Outreach Visit

10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Don’t miss this opportunity to participate in free health, cardiac and diabetes screening offered as a service to our community by one of the finest Cardiac Care Centers in the nation. No appointment necessary.

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 advance 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.

Friday Films

2 p.m This week’s film is "The Taming of the Shrew," PG, 122 minutes.

NOVEMBER 7

Sunday Afternoon Concert Series: ALY APPEL: FOLK SONGS AND MORE 2 p.m. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear recording artist Aly Appel as she lends her voice to some all time folk favorites, and a few less familiar selections as well.

NOVEMBER 8

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 details.

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.

NOVEMBER 9

Terrific Threes

10:30 a.m Story Time for three-year olds. Participants must be pre-registered. Contact the Children’s Room for information.

Internet 101

10:30 a.m. The Internet for beginners. Register at the Adult Reference Desk for this introduction to cyber-space.

Yoga with Joe

1 p.m. Join this popular class led by Lyengar yoga instructor Joe Cilmi. There is a $10 fee per six-week session. 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. Participant must be pre-registered. Contact Children’s Room for registration information.

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.

Evening Books with Edna Ritzenberg

7:30 p.m. Join this lively group in discussing Abraham Verghese’s popular novel, "Cutting for Stone."

NOVEMBER 11

LIBRARY CLOSED IN HONOR OF VETERANS DAY

NOVEMBER 12

1, 2, 3, Play With Me

9:30-10:45 a.m. Play and learn together. For children ages 1-3 and their significant adult. Please register in advance in the Children’s Room.

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.

Display Cases: Hand-Painted Porcelain by Mary Gosden The award-winning hand-painted porcelains of Mary Gosden will be highlighted during November.

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.

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.

33rd Annual 10K, 5K and Family Fun Run

The annual 10K, 6.2-mile road race and the newer 5K, 3.1-mile race both take place on Nov. 13 at 10 a.m. on Park Avenue between Merrick Road and Sunrise Highway opposite the Fantasy Theatre. Race day registration is at Village Hall, One College Place and Clinton Avenue and costs $28 for the 10K and $22 for the 5K.

The course is flat and fast. The race will be run rain or shine. The one-mile Family Fun Run begins at 9 a.m. on Front Street in front of the LIRR station. The entry fee is $9. For information on these races. co-sponsored by the Rockville Centre Chamber of Commerce, call (516) 678-9339.

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.

GUEST SPEAKERS

Nov. 16 at 11 a.m.: The South Nassau Communities Hospital Health Conscious Senior Speaker Series continues with a presentation by Dr. Richard Nauheim, Director of Ophthalmology an SNCH.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Veterans’ Day Luncheon

Nov. 10 at noon. The Men’s Club will host this luncheon and program celebrating the many contributions of our veterans. The community is invited. $5 pp ($6 day of event)

Arnie Gruber & Friend Broadway Show Tunes Concert

Nov. 12 at 1 p.m. $4 pp ($8 late fee applies Thursday and Friday)

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) 536-1162 for an appointment.