Thursday, October 1, 2026
On the board
Zoning Board Meeting
Sept. 22, 8 p.m., Village Hall
Board of Trustees Briefing
Sept. 29, 7 p.m., Village Hall
Community Events
*** New date for the Community Party at the Village Green ***
The free Community Party hosted by the Vineyard Church will take place on Sept. 25 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Everything there will be free — hot dogs, cotton candy, popcorn, soda, face painting, bouncy house, DJ, children’s activities, games and races for adults and children. There will be also be a free raffle with a grand prize of a Sony Playstation 3. The event is sponsored by The Vineyard Church. For more information, visit www.thevineyardchurch.com. You can also call (516) 678-7888 or email: vineyard@ optonlinenet.
RVC Basketball League
registration
Register for the Basketball League on the following dates: This Saturday, Sept 11 from 12-4 p.m. at Kids Fest at the RVC Rec Center; Sept 15 from 7-9 p.m. at South Side Middle School; Sept 16 from 7-9 p.m. at South Side Middle School; Sept 20 from 6-8 p.m. at South Side Middle School. For more information visit www.rvcbl.com.
Rockville Centre Historical Society
The Museum of the Village of Rockville Centre invites one and all to visit and enjoy the historic restoration at 28 Hempstead Ave. Summer hours are 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. The Victorian Garden is in full bloom for all to enjoy. There is no fee. For further information, call Frank Seipp at (516) 764-7459.
RVC Choral Society
The Rockville Centre Choral Society, our local community chorus, began its fall season on Sept. 1 with rehearsals every Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. They are looking for talented basses and tenors but always welcome new sopranos and altos. The group meets in the music room of St. Mark's United Methodist Church. Concerts will be in December. Contact (516) 938-2887 or visit www.rvcchoralsociety.net.
Defensive Driving Course
A course for insurance and point reduction will be given at the Church of the Ascension of Rockville Centre on Sept. 11 from 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. For information and registration, call (631) 360-9720. The cost is $45.
Twilight Dinner
The Bernard Klein Charity Fund Twilight Dinner and Chinese Auction will be held on Sept. 12, from 2 to 6 p.m. in the Mill River Manor Best Western, 173 Sunrise Highway. Proceeds will go to the Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research, the Prostate Cancer Foundation, the American Lung Association and the Susan Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. The $45 per person cost includes a sit-down, five-course dinner (kosher meals available on request at the time of reservation), music, free favors and door prizes, followed by a Chinese auction. For reservations call Renee Klein at (516) 887-9705 or (516) 599-2125.
Maple Pointe hosts open houses
In honor or Assisted Living Week, Maple Pointe, 260 Maple Ave. will host two open houses — on Sept. 14 from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and on Sept. 15 at the same time. The Sept. 15 event will be a tribute to Frank Sinatra, featuring light refreshments. Tours of the residence will be available. RSVP to Andrea at (516) 764-4848.
Tree of Life Yoga
Central Synagogue of Nassau County, 430 DeMott Ave., is sponsoring a fall session of evening yoga classes. The classes are open to yoga students of all levels. The Tree of Life Yoga will be offering a series of 12 classes each, beginning on Sept. 14 at 7:30 p.m. The series of classes is available for $150 or you may pay as you go for $15 a class. All members of the community are invited to participate. A special introductory offer for new students only, at a special rate of $10 per class is available for Sept. 14 and 21. For additional information, including specific class dates, contact the office at (516)-766-4300 or visit www.centralsy.org/community/treeoflifeyoga.
Irish language classes at Molloy
Hazel Ní Chonaire Chrobet will teach beginning and intermediate Irish Language classes at Molloy College for eight weeks beginning Sept.18. The fee is$180.To register, contact Cathy Muscente by email at cmuscente@ molloy.edu.
Nassau County Feis at Molloy
The Nassau County Ancient Order of Hibernians will hold the annual Feis at Molloy College on Sept.19, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For detail and fees, contact Seán O'Rourke at (516) 316-5249.
Poet Gayl Teller at Molloy
Molloy College and its Writer-in-Residence, Barbara Novack, will host a poetry event featuring Gayl Teller on Sept. 19 at 3 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room, Wilbur Arts Center on Molloy College’s Rockville Centre campus. This event is free and open to the public. An open reading will follow the featured poet. For information, contact Barbara Novac, at (516) 678-5000 ext. 6468, or the English Department at (516) 678-5000 ext 6272.
Martinis for MS
Maple Pointe Assisted Living, 260 Maple Ave., will host a fundraiser on Sept. 23 at 4 p.m. on its patio to benefit the Long Island chapter of the multiple sclerosis foundation and MS services. For a $5 donation, enjoy all drinks, food and music. RSVP to ttaylor@maple-pointe.com or call (516) 764-4848.
Tunnel to Towers Run/Walk
The annual event, in honor of former Rockville Centre resident and New York City firefighter Stephen Siller will take place on Sept. 26 at 9:30 a.m. from the Brooklyn side of the Battery Tunnel. Registration before Sept. 22 is $50; $60 after that.Children under 12, are free. Day-of race registration in Coffey Park, Red Hook, Brooklyn. For more information, visit www,tunneltotowersrun.org.
Paul Joseph trio at the library
An enjoyable afternoon of Jerome Kern jazz music will be presented by composer/pianist Paul Joseph and his trio of piano, drums and bass at the Rockville Centre Public Library on Sept. 26 at 2 p.m. For more information, call (516) 766-625.
The Oberammergau Passion Play: A Discussion
The Institute for Interfaith Dialogue at Molloy College invites the community for a discussion of the play on Sept. 26 at 3 p. m. in the Hays Theatre, Wilbur Arts Center, Molloy College campus. Steeped in tradition and controversy, the play continues to attract fans and critics as it dramatizes the final days in the life of Jesus, his death on the cross, and his miraculous resurrection as narrated in Scripture. In recent years this piece of performance pageantry has been undergoing a metamorphosis as its creative team seeks to balance modern sensibilities with ancient Gospel narratives. Our panelists will discuss whether this evolution has been successful or is it still a work in progress. Speakers include Rev. Thomas M. Catania, Ph.D., Molloy College, Rabbi Paul Kushner, and Pastor Dr. Roger D. Johns, St. Mark’s Methodist Church. Members of the audience who have attended this play will also be invited to express their opinions. For information call: (516) 678-5000 ext 6880 or 6162. There is no charge for this program.
Mayor’s Annual Golf and Tennis
Classic and Dinner
The Mayor's Golf and Tennis Classic, to benefit the Rockville Centre Community Fund, is scheduled for Sept. 27 at the Hempstead Golf and Country Club. Rabbi Emeritus Dr. Barry Dov Schwartz is the honoree.
At the Library
221 N. Village Ave.
(516) 766-6257
Coming soon:
Homework Helpers, a partnership program between the Sandel Senior Center Service Corps and the Rockville Centre Public Library will offer 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. beginning Sept. 20 in the Children’s Room of the Library. Look for further details or contact the Children’s Room for additional information.
The Library will again be open on
Sundays from 1-5 p.m. beginning Sept. 12.
The Library’s Career Center is now open on Saturdays. Five computers available for your job search needs.
All computers are equipped with
Win-Way Resume Preparation software, MS Word and Office programs. Internet access and bookmarked job search Web sites. Printing available for resumes and cover letters. Hours of Operation: Mondays 9 a.m.-noon, Tuesdays 1-5 p.m., Wednesdays 6-9 p.m. Also available: one-to-one career counseling Wednesdays from 6-9 p.m. by appointment. Contact the Adult
Reference Desk.
This week at the library:
There is an abbreviated library
program schedule this week due to the scheduled refurbishing of the
Community Rooms.
SEPTEMBER 10
Chi Gong
10 a.m. Instructor Marianna Farina leads this class of repetitive movement and meditation techniques designed to de-stress. There is a $10 per six week session non-refundable fee for this program. Register at the Adult Reference Desk.
Friday Films
2 p.m. “Bounty Hunter,” PG-13, 110 minutes.
SEPTEMBER 12
The Library will be open from 1-5 p.m.
SEPTEMBER 13
Music Together
At 10 a.m. and at 11 a.m. Register in the Children’s Room and experience the joy of family music.
SEPTEMBER 14
Rockville Centre resident registration for 1,2,3 Play with Me and Mother Goose begins at 10 a.m. You must register in person in the Children’s Room.
Yoga with Joe
1 p.m. Join this popular class led by Iyengar yoga instructor Joe Cilmi. There is a $10 fee per six week session. Register at the Adult Reference desk.
Evening Books with Edna Ritzenberg
7:30 p.m. Join in the discussion of “The Commoner” by John Burnham Schwartz.
SEPTEMBER 15
The Singing School Bus Driver
10:30 a.m. Board the bus for good times with our favorite singing driver Joe Guida. For young children and their significant adult.
Knit 1, Purl 2 with Paula Picow
1 p.m. All knitters welcome! Beginners please bring #9 needles and chunky wool.
Anime Club
7 p.m. All things anime for those in grades 7-12.
SEPTEMBER 16
Fall Story Time registration begins at 10 a.m. for Rockville Centre school district residents. You may register in person in the Children’s Room or by telephone at (516) 766-6257 ext. 74.
3rd and 4th grade Book Chat
4 p.m. Kick off the new school year by discussing “Justin Case: School, Drool, and other Daily Disasters” by Rachel Vail. Register in the Children’s Room.
Books with Mr. M
7 p.m. Be on hand to discuss “The Magicians” by Lev Gross.
The following art will be featured during the month of September:
Upper Concourse Gallery:
Archival Photographs of Old Rockville Centre: Commerce in Old Rockville Centre
Lower Concourse Gallery: Landscapes by Richard Zino
Helen Kraus Community Room Gallery:Paintings and Drawings by Donna Gabusi
Display Cases: Library Card Sign-up Month Display
Rec Center
50 South Park Ave.
111 N. Oceanside Road
(516) 678-9338 or 9339
Kids’ Fest
The annual Kids’ Fest open house celebration at the Rec Center is scheduled for Sept. 11 from noon to 4 p.m. Representatives from all the village’s sports organizations will attend, as well as from the police and fire departments, the post office, the library, Guild for the Arts, the Lions Club and many more.
Bicycle Safety Week
The Rockville Centre Parks and Recreation Department, with the RVC Police Department and the RVC PTA, will again offer the Cycle With Care program at the five elementary schools in the district during the week of Sept. 12. Anyone wishing to register a bicycle must see that it is equipped with strong brakes, a warning device (bell, horn or whistle), front and rear reflectors at least 3-inches square, reflector pedals, reflective tires or wheels with reflectors on the spokes. The inspections will take place at Hewitt Elementary School on Sept. 16, at Wilson and Riverside schools on Sept. 14 and at Covert and Watson on Sept. 15.
Fall Program Registration
Registration is now being accepted for the Fall programs that begin the week of Sept. 19. All registrations are first-come, first-served and all participants must have valid 2010-11 recreation membership cards. Detailed flyers are available at the Rec Center or by calling (516) 678-9338 or 9339. New programs offered this year include: Kinder-crafts, Happy Piano Jamboree, Mad Science, Brush Strokes, Fencing, All-Star Sports, RVC Rec Center Gymnastic Competition Team and Dodgeball for Kids.
Fall Nursery School
openings
There are a limited number of openings in the 2010-11 Nursery School program. These classes are for children entering kindergarten in Sept. 2011 and 2012. Call Peggy at (516) 678-9338 or 9339 for registration
information.
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 pictures of its events.
SPECIAL EVENTS:
Thursday Evenings are Back with Tai Chi from 4:15-5:15 and Yoga from 5:30-6:30. Both classes are taught by a certified instructor. $5 per session for non-members. A “Lite Bite” dinner is available for purchase.
Headlines with Carol Carlton:
Mondays at 2 p.m. A lively discussion on topics pulled from today’s headlines. $5 per session for non-members.
MahJongg Lessons
On Thursdays beginning Sept.16 from 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. A series of 6 lessons. $30 for non-members.
GUEST SPEAKERS:
How to Get Up from a Fall
To mark Fall Prevention Month, which is September, the Sandel Center, in partnership with SportSet, will present a free two-session seminar, “How to Get Up From a Fall” on Sept. 8 and 15 at 10 a.m.
Prostate Health
On Sept. 14 at 11 a.m., the SNCH Health Conscious Senior Speaker Series continues with: Prostate Health,” presented by Dr. Lester Wu, Associate Director of SNCH Radiation/Oncology Dept.
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.
Special
Religious Event
Mass for Deceased Children
Rev. John McCarthy of St. Agnes Cathedral will celebrate a Mass for Deceased Children on Sept. 18 at 12:30 p.m. Members of the community are invited to come early to inscribe a child’s name in the “Book of Families.” All are welcome. Refreshments will follow in the Parish Center. For information call (516) 764-0681.
