Rockville Centre events and activities, week of Feb. 9

On the board

Board of Trustees Meeting

Feb. 13, 2:30 p.m., Village Hall

Planning Board Meeting

Feb. 14, 7 p.m., Village Hall

Zoning Board Meeting

Feb. 22, 8 p.m., Village Hall

Board of Trustees Briefing

March 1, 7 p.m., Village Hall

Board of Trustees Meeting

March 5, 8 p.m., Village Hall

Zoning Board Meeting

March 7, 8 p.m., Village Hall

Planning Board Meeting

March 20, 7 p.m., Village Hall

Zoning Board Meeting

March 21, 8 p.m., Village Hall

Board of Trustees Briefing

March 29, 7 p.m., Village Hall

Community

Events

Molloy College Lecture: In the Land of Invisible Women

Author Quanta Ahmed, M.D., will discuss her book, "In the land of Invisible Women: A Female Doctor’s Journey in the Saudi Kingdom," on Feb. 9 at 5:30 p.m. in the Reception Room of Kellenberg Hall at Molloy College. Her story is a fascinating account of a Muslim female as she describes her experiences in Saudi Arabia with color, insight and perspective. For information, contact Deirdre McGovern, (516) 678-5000 x 6302, or dmcgovern@molloy.edu.

Phillips House Hummel exhibit Hummel figuring enthusiasts will marvel at the new exhibit at the Phillips House Museum of Rockville Centre. Rare and exquisite examples of the best of Hummels from the extensive collection of a Rockville Centre resident will be on display through March 25 at the museum. While the list is too long to publish among the many figurines displayed are: We Wish You The Best, Harmony In Four Parts, Let's Tell The World, Land In Sight, Call To Worship and Strike Up The Band! Also on display will be a complete set of Hummel bells. The exhibit is free to the public, although donations are always gratefully and deeply appreciated. For information on the museum located at 28 Hempstead Ave., RVC, questions about the exhibit or how you can become a supporter of the museum, call: (516)764-7459.

Tree of Life Yoga

Central Synagogue, 430 DeMott Ave. is again sponsoring a mini session of evening yoga classes open to students of all levels. The Tree of Life Yoga's six-class series is available for $75 or you may pay as you go for $15 a class. Members of the community are invited to participate. For more information and class dates, call (516) 766-4300 or visit www.centralsy.org/community/treeoflifeyoga.

Bethany House Valentine fundraiser

Cocktails, dinner and dancing with entertainment provided by a DJ/singer at the Rockville Links Country Club, Feb. 10 from 7 – 10:30 p.m. Tickets are $100 per person. Singles and couples welcome. Contact Liz Cronley at (516) 220-7901 or Jane Banfield at (516) 868-6866.

Rockville Centre Youth Council

Coffee House, Jam Night, Open Mic, etc. Feb. 10, 9 p.m. at Revolution Yoga, 7 North Village Ave. No charge.

Next Meetings: 7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. RVC Rec Center on Feb. 13, March 13, April 17, May 8.

St. Agnes Cathedral School gala

The annual ball, with food and live music is set for Feb. 11 at the Garden City Hotel. The evening honors community members who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to Catholic education and recognizes an educator for outstanding service. Honorees include Hugh and Peggy Finnegan who will receive the St. Catherine of Siena Award for commitment to Catholic education; Gerald McTague who will receive the St. Thomas Aquinas Award for ongoing support of Catholic education and Catherine Fitzgerald, who will receive the Elizabeth Anne Seton Award for dedicated service to Catholic education. For reservations, call (516) 678-5136.

"No Kidding, Me Too," at Molloy's Madison Theatre

Molloy College's Madison Theatre presents “No Kidding, Me Too!” with Joe Pantoliano on Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. $15 for all seats. Pantoliano, an American film and television actor, has appeared in "The Sopranos," " The Matrix," "Goonies" and "Risky Business." He has chosen to speak about his struggles with mental illness to remove stigmas that are commonly associated with it. He founded a non-profit organization, “No Kidding, Me Too,” to unite members of the entertainment industry in educating the public about mental illness. “Talk-back” with Joe Pantoliano will follow the showing of the documentary. Contact Beth Kurot, at (516) 678-5000 ext. 7714, the Box Office at ext. 7715 or www.madisontheatreny.org.

Fortnightly Club

On Feb. 21, Fortnightly will take a stroll down Memory Lane, when it presents Fortnightly-Remembering Things Past, with Rosalie Monaco, Norma Meyer and Camille Altman. The meeting will take place at 1 p.m. at the United Church of RVC on Morris Avenue. Visitors are welcome.

Village Art Club

The Village Art Club welcomes Jeff Webb to its meeting in the downstairs meeting room of the Rockville Centre Public Library on Feb. 23 at 7 p.m. He will demonstrate an oil landscape. Jeff is a professor at Nassau Community College and an instructor at the Owl Art Center in Cedarhurst. He is one of the founders of the Pastel Society of America in 1974. He works in all mediums. The meeting is free and open to the public. For further information, including membership, call Anne Bailey at (516) 887-1770.

Defensive Driving Course

The Church of the Ascension of Rockville Centre, 71 North Village Ave. and the National Safety Council will present a defensive driving course for insurance and point reduction on Feb. 25 from 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. For information and registration, call (631) 360-9720. The cost is $45.

RVC Education Foundation gala

The annual gala, the foundation's major fundraiser, is set for March 3 at the Garden City Hotel. Board of Education Vice-President Mark Masin is the honoree, South Side HIgh School Assistant Principal and I.B. Coordinator John Murphy will receive the Ruth Fins Memorial Award. Tickets for the gala are $150 per person and include dinner, drinks, dessert and dancing. There will be a silent auction that evening, with details to follow. Gala and raffle tickets can be ordered by accessing the foundation’s website: www.RVCedfoundation.org or by e-mailing them at info@rvcedfoundation.org. Anyone wishing to acknowledge the honorees with a Journal ad should visit the website.

92nd Street Y: Persian Jews in America

On March 4 at 8 p.m. Congregation B'nai Sholom Beth David presents Persian Jews in America: A 2,500-Year-Old Community Confronts the New World with Morgan Hakimi and Saba Soomekh. The Jews of Persia trace their roots to the Babylonian exile of the 6th century BCE. Now Iranian Jews, approximately 70,000 live in the US, primarily in large enclaves in Los Angeles and Great Neck, immigrating in the aftermath of the Iranian Revolution of 1970. How does an ancient community face this geographic and cultural transition while preserving its core identity? Hear a panel of community leaders from both coasts address this unique chapter in Jewish immigration to the US. Morgan Hakimi,PhD, is co-chair of the psychology department at Touro College, Los Angeles. Dr. Saba Soomekh is now a visiting professor in Jewish Studies at Loyola Marymount University and researches the Persian community in California. Tickets are $15 for a single admission; $36 for three, and $65 for six admissions ($50 for members of B'nai Sholom and Central Synagogue). Coffee and cake are included. Visit www.bnaisholom.org or call (516) 764-4100 for information.

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.

The Library’s Career Center is open Saturdays! Hours of Operation: Mondays 9 am-noon, Tuesdays 1-5 pm, Saturdays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Also available, one-to-one Career Counseling Wednesdays from 6-9 pm by appointment. Contact the Adult Reference Desk for details.

This week at your library:

FEB. 9

Clases del Internet en Espanol

2 p.m. La biblioteca ofrece clases del Internet y correo electrónico en español. Para más información o para hacer una cita para una clase individual, contacte a Alene Scoblete al escritorio de referencia. ¡Es gratis!

The Artists and their Models

1 p.m. Join popular lecturer Emilia Rabito Baer for this look at the art and models of the masters.

NEW! Yoga with JOE

3 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.

Cupcake Decorating

4 p.m. Grades 6 and up. Come on over to the library and decorate a yummy cupcake (then devour it)! Register in the Children’s Room.

FEB. 10

Rhyme Time

10 a.m. Play and circle time for babies age 4-14 months along with a parent or caregiver. Register in advance in the Children’s Room.

Lego Club

4 p.m. Calling all builders in grades one and up! Bring a friend and build to your heart's content. Register in the Children’s Room. For grades one and up.

FEB. 11

Empire Safety Council Defensive Driving

9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Register by telephone or in-person at the Adult Reference Desk for this valuable class that can reduce points and insurance costs. $25 for drivers age 55 and over; all other drivers, $40. Fee payable day of instruction to Empire Safety Council.

FEB. 13

Simply Stronger Exercise

11:30 a.m. Join certified fitness instructor Marilyn Bunger for this popular class designed to strengthen muscles and enhance flexibility. Register at the Adult Reference Desk. There is a non-refundable $25 fee per six-week session.

Children’s Chess Workshop

7 p.m. Register in the Children’s Room to learn to play chess or improve your skills with Mr. J.

FEB. 14

Yoga with Joe

1 p.m. Lyengar Yoga instructor Joe Cilmi leads this popular class. Dress in comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat or soft towel. Participants must register at the Adult Reference Desk. There is a $25 non-refundable fee per six-week session.

Evening Books with Edna Ritzenberg

7:15 p.m. Join us in discussing Kate Pullinger’s "The Mistress of Nothing."

Mother/Daughter Book Club

7:45 p.m. Girls and their moms are invited to discuss Natalie Babbitt’s "Tuck Everlasting." Would you want to live forever?

Feb. 15

Chi Gong

10:30 a.m. Join instructor Marianna Farina in this ancient Chinese healing art based on meditative movement and breathing techniques. There is a $25 non-refundable fee for a six-class session. Register at the Adult Reference Desk.

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 MaryClare

7 p.m. Traditional yoga instruction. Bring mats and wear appropriate attire. Register at the Adult Reference Desk. There is a $25 non-refundable fee for six classes.

Feb. 16

Clases del Internet en Espanol

2 p.m. La biblioteca ofrece clases del Internet y correo electrónico en español. Para más información o para hacer una cita para una clase individual, contacte a Alene Scoblete al escritorio de referencia. ¡Es gratis

NEW! Yoga with JOE

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

The following art will be featured at the library through the month of February.

Upper Concourse Gallery

Archival Photographs: Staff of Yesteryear

Be sure to take a look at a collection of photographs from the Library archives highlighting some familiar faces of the past from our Library.

Display Cases

Black History Month: African-American Scientists and Inventors

In honor of Black History Month, come by and consider the outstanding contributions made by African American scientists and inventors.

Lower Concourse Gallery

Paintings by Diane Meeker

Meeker loved painting and drawing when she was a child, and her efforts won her accolades and awards in high school. She married young, however, and put her artistic endeavours aside while raising her family. Taking inspiration from Grandma Moses, who started painting later in her life, Meeker returned to pursue her talents as a mature artist. As a mother of two grown children and four wonderful grandchildren, she enjoys painting in both acrylics and watercolors. The artist can be reached at (516) 708-5101.

Helen Kraus Community Room Gallery

Suburban Art League Annual Show

The suburban Art League was established in 1963 to increase cooperation among artists, art students, craftsmen, publishers, and all engaged in artistic pursuits;and to provide a registry for artists. The League hosts competitions and exhibits and promotes the study of art through monthly art demonstrations for both members and non-members at the Syosset Woodbury Community Center in Woodbury on the first Tuesday of every month except July and August.

At the

Rec Center

50 South Park Ave.

111 N. Oceanside Road

(516) 678-9338 or 9339

Informational flyers on all activities are available on the village website at www.RVCNY.us.

Spring Program Registration

Registration for spring programs begins on Feb. 13 for residents and Feb. 20 for non-residents. Detailed flyers describe a wide array of activities offered for toddlers through senior citizens, including Happy Piano, Mad Science, Schoolhouse Chess, yoga for special needs, ice skating and guitar lessons.

February Recess Events

Detailed flyers are available describing recess activities Feb. 19 through 26. They will also be printed in the Feb. 16 issue of the Herald. Events include bus trips, sports days, the Annual Cherry Pie Eating Contest, open gym, Roll-Around and more. All trip and activity participants must be registered members of the RVC Parks and Recreation Department for the 2011-2012 year. To register, a parental permission slip and the appropriate fee must be submitted to the Rec Center office PRIOR to the day of the event.

Connor and Friends

The fall/winter play group for children with special needs is scheduled from 2:30 - 4 p.m. on Sundays, Feb. 12, Feb. 26, March 11, March 25 and April 15. Playtime is one hour, followed by light snacks and refreshments. Free, but reservations are necessary. Contact Marianne or Paul Lawless at mplawless@verizon.net.

Men’s Softball

The Recreation Department currently has spring softball information available for men’s teams. The completed rosters with all fees are due Feb. 15. Games are tentatively scheduled to begin the week of March 25.

Spring Shape-up

Square dancing with nationally known caller Lee Kopman, Monday and Tuesday evenings from 7 to 8:30 and 8:30 to 10. $7 per person.

Co-ed cardio workout with Nancy Codispoti on Mondays (Step Aerobics), Tuesdays (CCW) and Thursdays (CCW) from 7 to 8:15. Pay as you go for $5 each session.

Zumba exercise to a Latin beat with Ruth Karhu meets Monday mornings, Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings. Pay as you go for $5.00 each session.

The weight room at the Rec is available to adults seven days a week. The room features a treadmill, recumbent bike, rowing machine, Stairmaster and Arc Trainer, as well as free weights, Cybex machines and a bench cage. Monthly usage fee is $30 for residents, $35 for non-residents. Call Joe Nemeth at 678-9339 for information.

Stroller rides, fitness for Mom and fun for baby, are Wednesdays and Fridays 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. www.strollerstrides.net/longisland.

Gymnastic Meets

The Rec Center's two competitive Gymnastics Teams, RVC United and RVC Ultimate will compete in a series of meets against each other and three Long Island teams on Mar. 3, Mar. 11, Apr. 1, April 21, May 5, all at 12:30 p.m. Individual and team championships are on May 19 and June 17. Spectators are encouraged to come out and support the gymnasts. Admission is free.

Summer Nursery School

and Playground

Registration for Summer Nursery School will begin on March 5 for children who will be entering Kindergarten in 2012 or 2013. Registration for Summer Playground and Summer Rec. Programs will begin on March 26 for children entering grades 1-8 in September 2012. Detailed flyers are available mid-February.

2012-13 Nursery School Registration

Register for Nursery School for the 2012-2013 School Year. Detailed flyers are available at the Rec. Center office. Parents may visit the school at any time; call the office for an appointment (516) 678-9238. Extended day options available, and tuition fees are 2009 prices.

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 refreshments and celebration time in the party room. Call (516) 678-9338 or 9339 for available dates and fee schedules.

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 reservations, visit the Rec Center office or call (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 p.m. The evening open gym for grades 6 and up is open from 7:30 to 10:15 p.m. Valid Recreation Cards for 2011-2012 are required.

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.

AARP tax preparation

Volunteers from AARP are available every Friday morning to assist seniors with filing their 2011 income taxes. By appointment only. Call (516) 678-9350.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Carolyn Harding in concert

Feb. 10 at 1 p.m. This internationally known recording artist’s Valentine's Day performance is packed with a wide variety of styles and an extensive repertoire including R&B, Jazz, Big Band & Swing. $4pp ($8 charged Thursday Feb. 9 and Friday Feb. 10.) Call (516) 678-9350 to make a reservation.

Current Events with Carol

Current events expert Carol Carlton leads a discussion of the latest local and worldwide news developments on two Mondays — Feb. 13 and 27 at 1:45 p.m.

Artist Reception

On Feb. 21 at 11 a.m. there will be a reception for Artist of the Month, Richard Law., whose photographs will be on display throughout February.

Chinese Auction

On Feb. 24 at 1 p.m. $4pp ($8 charged Thursday, Feb. 23 and Friday, Feb. 24).

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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