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The exterior of the John A. Anderson Recreation Center gets a new coat of paint.

John A. Anderson Recreation Center gets a facelift

The past few years have not been easy ones for the John A. Anderson Recreation Center in Rockville Centre, but in the past few weeks, those who’ve passed it on North Oceanside Road have probably noticed some changes. more

By Tom Carrozza | 7/14/22

Lauren Falkenhainer, her husband, Miles, and members of the RVC Lions Club presented a $10,000 check to the RVC Conservancy for an inclusive playground at the John A. Anderson Recreation Center.

Tim McMullan Golf Outing returns

After being cancelled last year because of the pandemic, the Tim McMullan Memorial Golf Outing returned last Friday to raise money for children with special needs. The outing at the Clearview Park Golf Course, in remembrance of the former South Side High School student who died after an unexpected injury in 2008, when he was 18, resumed its mission of helping children with special needs thanks to the donations of those who took part. more

By Tom Carrozza tcarrozza@liherald.com | 10/7/21

Students and their families and friends took in Centre Stage’s 2021 production premiere at Veterans’ Park.

South Side High School Centre Stage production hosts inaugural premiere

As with many things during the coronavirus pandemic, South Side High School’s Centre Stage production looked a little bit different this year. The usual live stage play of skits turned into a movie premiere, where the stars got a red carpet entrance in front of a crowd many on the John A. Anderson Recreation Centre lawn on June 10. more

By Tom Carrozza | 6/17/21

Isabella Verga, 17, created a way for low-income adults to have better success on job interviews. Those interested can make an appointment to select items, once the Rec Center is open to the public again.

Rockville Centre Girl Scout creates way to dress for success

Isabella Verga believes in the importance of making a good first impression. The recent South Side High School graduate is also aware that, when it comes time to make that first impression on a job interview, some people do not have the means to dress for the occasion, and end up avoiding interviews as a result. To help remedy the situation, Verga, while working on her Gold Award for Girl Scouts, reached out to the John A. Anderson Recreation Center in Rockville Centre to create a way for people to access the appropriate attire, from head to toe, at no cost. more

By Jill Nossa | 7/2/20

The Village of Rockville Centre will close three facilities for two weeks, effective March 16.

Mayor declares state of emergency in Rockville Centre amid coronavirus concerns

Things are getting quiet in Rockville Centre, at least in public. Schools are closed, meetings are postponed and most activities have come to a halt for at least the next couple of weeks. Though no cases of coronavirus have been reported in Rockville Centre, the village officials decided, “out of an abundance of caution” to close Village Hall, the Sandel Senior Center, John A. Anderson Recreation Center and Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center for two weeks, starting Monday, March 16 and reopening on March 30. more

By Jill Nossa | 3/13/20

Emcee Ryan Delaney entered the room to an enthusiastic crowd.

RVC Rec Center hosts Game Show Night

The John A. Anderson Recreation Center in Rockville Centre played host to a family Game Show Night on Friday, where dozens of children and their families spent quality time playing game show-style games together. more

By Jill Nossa | 2/6/20

Counselor Maggie Hayes helped first-grader Lilly Blackford on the ropes at the John A. Anderson Center’s summer recreation program.

Kids stay active at Rockville Centre's summer recreation programs

Kids have been having fun in the sun — and when it’s too hot, a blast in the cool air — at the John A. Anderson Recreation Center’s youth summer programs. more

7/25/19

Kelly Murphy, above left, and Lauren Lynaugh, right, challenged a shot by Katie Brethel during the third week of the Rockville Centre Women’s Basketball League on May 22.

Competitive fun abounds in Rockville Centre's first women's basketball league

A chipped tooth, some ripped pants and a torn calf muscle were the only slight setbacks in an otherwise great first week of the Rockville Centre Women’s Basketball League, which has provided players in the village, ages 35 to late 50s, with a chance they haven’t had before. more

By Ben Strack | 5/30/19

Wrappers, from left, Kayla Pipia, Erin Reich, Allison Mahoney, Kara Pipia, Olivia Cino and Sarah Yarris. Not pictured are Samantha Martino and Ava Klarides.

Wrap for Relief benefits RVC Community Fund

An annual Wrap for Relief event, organized by nine local residents, raised $550 for the Rockville Centre Community Fund last weekend. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 12/20/18

Mr. B’s Playground will be built outside the John A. Anderson Recreation Center, where the tennis courts sit. One court will remain, Mayor Francis X. Murray said.

Mayor: One tennis court to remain at Rockville Centre recreation center after Mr. B's Playground construction

One of the three tennis courts at the John A. Anderson Recreation Center will remain, according to Mayor Francis X. Murray, after a playground accessible to children of all abilities is built at the site. more

By Ben Strack | 11/1/18