Thursday, October 1, 2026
On the board
Board of Trustees Briefing
Dec. 8, 7 p.m., Village Hall
Board of Trustees Meeting
Dec. 12, 8 p.m., Village Hall
Planning Board Meeting
Dec. 13, 7 p.m., Village Hall
Zoning Board Meeting
Dec. 14, 8 p.m., Village Hall
Community
Events
Village Tree Lighting
Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m. Village Green, Maple and Lee avenues. An evening of song and fellowship officially opens the holiday season in our community. Santa and his helpers will be on hand.
Christmas at the Captain's
An annual event after the lighting of the Christmas tree in the Village Green and the early arrival of Santa Claus on a fire truck is "Christmas At The Captains" which will also be held on Dec. 8. The Captain's House (otherwise known as The Museum of Rockville Centre at the Phillips House) is located at 28 Hempstead Ave. Visitors to the event may park in the lot adjacent to the medical center. This year's open house will be held from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. The open house, including entertainment, finger sandwiches, cookies and a wassel bowl is being sponsored by the Astoria Federal Bank branch in Rockville Centre. Because of their generous support, there is no charge for the event. The public is invited to come, view the house adorned in Victorian Christmas splendor, sing Christmas carols and enjoy the refreshments.
Breakfast with Santa's Helpers
Sunday, Dec. 11. The annual breakfast at the Recreation Center continues to be on of the most popular parts of the holiday tradition. All faiths are invited to join Santa's elves who serve pancakes, cereal, juice, milk, rolls and bagels. Kids can tell their last minute wishes when they sit with Santa. Don't forget your camera, Rudolph & Frosty will be there, too. Pre-registration is required. Reserve your place while seats are still available. Seatings are at 9:15, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Tickets are available at the Rec Center office. The fee is $6 per person. Deadline for tickets is Dec. 9 for one of three seatings.
A Celebration of Holiday Music
at Molloy College
Dec. 11 at 3 p.m. in Kellenberg Hall's Anselma Room. People of all faiths and ages are invited to hear a festive presentation of music of faiths not only from around the world, but from Baha’i, Muslim, Hindu, Native American, Christian and Jewish customs. The talented Tice family (Malverne School of Music) is unique in that they each play different instruments. Join in seeing how similar we are in our beliefs and as we celebrate our winter solstice holidays in a like manner. For more information, contact Marion Lowenthal, (516) 678.5000 x6880 or mlowenthal@molloy.edu.
Mercy Tree Lighting
The Council of Leagues of Mercy Medical Center invites the community to join in the annual Tree of Lights holiday celebration on Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. The ceremony provides the opportunity to recall the need to grow stronger together in peace, with the Tree of Lights representing a beacon of hope and unity. A blessing and lighting of the tree will take place in front of the hospital, followed by refreshments served in the Main Lobby. Proceeds from this fundraiser will support the acquisition of new, state-of-the-art, ancillary equipment for the radiology department. Lights can purchased for the tree in memory of a loved one, in celebration of a special event, or in honor of a special person, with remembrances recorded in a Tree of Lights book on display at the hospital during the holiday season. A special Mass will be held at noon in the hospital chapel on Jan. 12 for those remembered in the Tree of Lights. To purchase a light or for information, call (516) 705-1833.
Nassau Woman's Club
The public is invited to join the Nassau Woman's Club on Dec.14 at noon for its annual Christmas fingertip luncheon. It will be held at the United Church, 430 Morris Ave. The club will be accepting donations for its Food Drive for the needy. For additional information, call Terry at (516) 678-1255.
Chanukah Party
Dec. 19. The National Council of Jewish Women and the Recreation
Department will co-sponsor the annual Chanukah party at the Rec. Center, from 5-6:30 p.m. Pre-K children through second graders of all faiths are invited to enjoy music and crafts. There will be crafts, face painting, gifts, snacks and Chanukah music. Children are encouraged to donate a small, unwrapped gift.
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 now 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 the library:
DEC. 8
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!
DEC. 9
Virtuoso Superstars of Classical Music 1:30 p.m. "Thunder from the East!" Join lecturer Philip Malamud as he shares performances by virtuosos from the Far East including Lang Lang, Yuja Wang, Sarah Chang and others.
Lego Club
4 p.m Lego-mania! Builders in grades One and up should register in the Children’s Room for an afternoon of creative fun!
DEC. 10
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 cost-saving and point-reducing class. Drivers over age 55, $25. All other drivers, $40. Fee payable day of instruction to Empire Safety Council.
DEC. 12
Simply Stronger
11:30 a.m. Join certified fitness instructor Marilyn Bunger for this popular low impact, strength and flexibility enhancing exercise class. Register at Adult Reference. There is a $25 non-refundable fee for six classes.
DEC. 13
Yoga
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.
Mother/Daughter Book Discussion
7:45 p.m. Girls in grades 4-6 along with a significant adult are invited to discuss "Where the Mountain Meets the Moon" by Grace Lin.
Young Adult Community Service Holiday Craft
4 p.m. Create a holiday craft for donation to the Mary Brennan INN. Please see Youth Services for additional information.
DEC. 14
Mothers’ Center Circle Transitions Group
10 a.m. Register in the Children’s Room and attend this program on Transitions to Motherhood.
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 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.
DEC. 15
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 following art will be featured at your library through the month of December:
Upper Concourse Gallery
Archival Photographs: The Bank of Rockville Centre
Be sure to take a look at a collection of photographs from the Library archives highlighting Commerce in old Rockville Centre.
Display Cases
Sheila Blunt
Blunt is a painter and potter whose work is characterized by sculpture, carving and other surface decoration. She is a regular exhibitor at juried art shows, many with the Alliance of Queens Artists and the National Art League. Her work has been displayed at the Cork Gallery, Lever House and the Federal Hall Museum in Manhattan, and a number of local libraries and galleries. She is an award-winning participant of the Long Beach Craft Show.
Originally from Pennsylvania, Blunt received her bachelors degree in Art Education from Penn State University and her masters in Art Education from Pratt Institute. A secondary art teacher for more than 38 years, she has taught and worked in multiple media, predominately water color and acrylics. Retired from teaching she finds that her many years of exploration with her students have enriched the personal style of her own work. She paints in her own studio and her poetry is created at Potter’s Wheel in Kew Gardens, Queens.
Helen Kraus Community
Room Gallery
Watercolors by Jean Harper Harper is a resident of Bellmore and a member of the Rockville Centre Village Art Club. She began studying painting as a young teenager and majored in art at Skidmore College. Most of her work is in watercolor and includes a wide range of subject matter. She exhibits regularly at local colleges, libraries and other venues.
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.
North Pole Calling
Children in K- 2nd grade can speak directly to Santa again this year. To receive a call on Dec. 6 or Dec. 7, fill out an information sheet.
See additional holiday-specific Rec. Center activities in the "Community Events" section of this calendar.
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 dropped off at the Rec Center Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. For information call (516) 678-9339.
Annual Mitten and Hat Tree
The Rockville Centre Parks and Recreation Department is again requesting residents to share their warm holiday feelings with those less fortunate by donating new hats and mittens of all sizes and colors beginning Dec. 2. The donations will be hung on the Mitten and Hat Tree in the Rec Center lounge.
Food Donations Needed
The Rec Center is accepting donations of canned and dry goods as well as frozen turkeys for distribution to the needy in our community. Bring your donations Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. by Dec. 15.
Winter Program Recreation
The winter program season begins the week of Jan. 3,. Flyers are available at the Rec 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 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.
Gift Certificates
RVC Recreation Department gift certificates are available for gift giving.
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 and see photos.
Center Stage Luncheon and Performance
Dec. 16 at noon. After a delicious luncheon, members of the Center Stage Choral Group will perform a holiday concert.
South Side Middle School Performance
Dec. 19 at 11 a.m. Students from SSMS will showcase their musical talents.
Intergenerational Holiday Party
Dec. 20 at noon. SSHS students bring the holiday spirit with music, intergenerational sharing and delicious desserts.
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.
