Community Update - Rockville Centre

On the board
Village Board of Trustees Briefing
Sept. 10, 7 p.m., Village Hall
Planning Board Meeting
Sept. 15, 7 p.m. Village Hall

Community events

South Side High School/
RVC Soccer Club Soccer Kick-off
Village residents are invited to come and join the spirited RVC community and support local teams at the annual soccer kickoff on Sept. 11 at the Dean Skelos Sports Complex, beginning at 5:30. There will be a barbecue hosted by the SSHS Booster Club and two games: at 6 p.m. SSHS Boys vs. Baldwin; at 8 p.m. SSHS Girls vs. Garden City. For information call
(516) 255-8972.

Mass for Deceased Children
The 21st annual Mass will be held in St. Agnes Cathedral on Sept. 12 at 12:30 p.m. and will be celebrated by Rev. Msgr. James McNamara. All are welcome to come early to inscribe the child’s name in the “Book of Families.” Refreshments will be served in the Parish Center following the service. For information, call (516) 764-0681.

Toy Soldier Exhibit
At the Phillips House Museum, 28 Hempstead Ave, from Sept. 13-Oct. 11 For more information, call (516) 764-7459.
Friends of Mercy Golf Classic
Sept. 17 at the Hempstead Country Club, will honor Joe Tarulli. For more information, call (516) 705-2622.

International Day of Peace
Join Divine Yoga in celebrating the event on Sept. 20 on the front lawn of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 200 Hempstead Ave.Visit the “Pinwheel Design Center,” open from noon - 4 p.m. to design and create your own Pinwheel for Peace for planting in the church’s “Peace Garden.” On Sept. 21, which is the International Day of Peace, the garden will be open all day. Visit DivineyogaNY.com, contact Ellen White at (516) 208-5319 or visit pinwheelsforpeace.com.

Defensive Driving Course
At the Church of the Ascension of Rockville Centre, 71 N. Village Ave. from 8:30 a.m - 3 p.m. on Sept. 26. Sponsored by the National Safety Council. For more information, call (631) 360-9720.

At the Library
221 N. Village Ave.
(516) 766-6257
The Library’s Career Center
is now open. 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 for further details.
September is library sign up month! Don’t forget the most valuable of all school tools! Your Library Card gives you access to unlimited materials, data bases, museum passes, and more.

Saturday, Sept. 5-Monday, Sept. 7: The library will be closed for the Labor Day weekend.

Sept. 8
Yoga with Joe
1 p.m. Lyengar yoga instructor Joe Cilmi will be on hand to lead students through this popular exercise class. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a soft towel or yoga mat. Participants must be registered and pay a non-refundable $10 participation fee (six classes) at the Adult Reference Desk. You must be registered to attend classes.
Young Adult Books for Thought
7 p.m. Join Mr. M in discussing “Something from the Nightside” by Simon R. Green. Open to young men in grades 7-12.

Sept. 9
Knit 1, Purl 2 with Paula Picow
1 p.m. Join the circle of knitters! Beginners should bring #9 needles and their choice of chunky wool. More experienced knitters bring a work in progress or embark on something new, all with the help of resident expert Paula.
Career Coaching
6-9 p.m. One-on-one appointments with the Library’s career counselor are available. Call the Reference Desk in advance to book an appointment.
The following art will be featured through the month of of August.
In the Upper Concourse Gallery: Photography Exhibit “Beside Still Waters,” by Eileen Copeland Gallagher. Display Cases: Origami by Daniel T. Smith. The Helen Kraus Community Room Galleries: Paintings by Estelle Friedman.

At the Rec Center
111 N. Oceanside Road

Men’s and Women’s Softball
The Recreation Dept. currently has Summer Softball information for men's and women’s teams. Check with the Rec. Dept. office.
Summer Basketball League
Information for Summer Basketball Leagues for youth and adults run by the Recreation Dept.will be available mid-March. Completed rosters must be accompanied by a registration fee. Call Joe Nemeth for information.

Summer Sports schools
Check out the sports schools at the Rec.: Bob Hirschfield’s RVC Baseball School, Shooting Star’s Lacrosse School, Game 7’s Basketball School and the Rec’s Ultimate Gymnastics School. Register early to secure you child’s place in these very popular, professionally-run instructional programs.

2009-10 Nursery School
Designed to meet the needs of the community, the Rec center is again offering its nursery school programs that have operated continuously for 47 years. Prospective students may visit with their parents. Call the Rec. Dept. office at (516) 678-9339 to make arrangements. Eligibility: Pre K- for those entering kindergarten in Sept. 2010. Pre-Pre K for those entering kindergarten in Sept. 2011. Class offerings: PreK I classes 9-11:20 a.m. (5 days per week) ; PreK II classes 12:15-2:45 pm. (3 days per week); Pre-Pre K I classes 9-11:30 a.m. (4 days per week): Pre-Pre K II classes 12:15 p.m.-2:45 p.m. (2 days per week). Registration is now being accepted for residents and non-residents. Openings are limited.

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 be happy to discuss membership with you.

Special Events
Artist Reception:
Sept.15 at 11 a.m. Featured Artist of the Month is Linda Schneider. Her work will be on display all month.
Chinese Auction
Sept.25 at 1 p.m.

Trips
Ellis Island
Sept.10. Explore this National treasure. $78 per person includes admission to Ellis Island Immigration Museum, round trip ferry ride, lunch at Napoli Restaurant in Fort Lee NJ, motor coach transportation and tips
Atlantic City
Sept. 24. $32 pp includes coach transportation, and $30 slot play at the Showboat.
Long Island Winery Tour
Oct. 21. Enjoy LI’s beautiful North Fork. Trip includes lunch at Claudios with time to explore the quaint shops of Greenport, wine tasting tour of Vineyard 48, a stop at Briamere Farms and charter bus transportation. $80 pp.
Victorian Cape May Christmas
Dec. 1-Dec. 3. Trip includes two nights at the Grand Hotel in the heart of Cape May, dinner theatre and guided tours of all the historic sites plus the “Holly Jolly Trolley Tour.” Double $460, Single $520. Deluxe transportation, tips, taxes and trip insurance included.

Ongoing
Tuesday Topics
Sept. 8 at 11a.m. The Cornell Cooperative Extension Nutrition Series continues with “Eat a Rainbow,” a colorful approach to adding more fruits & vegetables to your diet.
Sandel Senior Men’s Club
The club meets the first and third Tuesday of every month at 10:00am for breakfast and business. At 11:00 am, when available, guest speakers discuss topics of interest to men. A variety of trips and programs are scheduled.
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.

RVC Basketball League to hold registration

The Rockville Centre Basketball League is a recreation league that offers guaranteed playing time while teaching basketball fundamentals and good sportsmanship. The dates, times and locations for registration for the 2009 – 10 season are listed below. Please be aware that anyone registering after Sept. 22 may be placed on a waiting list. Check the Web site at RVCBL.com for more information. 

Fall 2009 Rockville Centre Basketball League registration dates are:

Sept. 12: 10 a.m. - noon in the South Side Middle School lobby and from noon - 4 p.m. the same day at the RVC Recreation Center's Kids Fest 

Sept.16: 7 - 9 p.m. in the South Side Middle School lobby

Sept. 17: 7 – 9 p.m. in the South Side Middle School lobby

Sept. 22:  6 – 8 p.m. South Side Middle School lobby