Events and activities in Rockville Centre Oct. 28, 2010

On the board

Planning Board Meeting

Nov. 16, 7 p.m., Village Hall

Zoning Board Meeting

Nov. 17, 8 p.m., Village Hall

Board of Trustees Briefing

Nov. 18, 7 p.m. Village Hall

Board of Trustees Meeting

Nov. 22, 8:15 p.m., Village Hall

Community Events

Rockville Centre Historical Society

The Museum of the Village of Rockville Centre invites residents to visit and enjoy the historic restoration at 28 Hempstead Ave. Hours are Saturday and 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. There is no fee. From Oct. 17 through the beginning of November, the museum will have a special exhibit of Spanish artifacts. Also on exhibit is "Rockville Centre: Past and Present," a collaborative photography exhibit by the Historical Society and Watson Elementary School students. For further information, call Frank Seipp at (516) 764-7459.

Pumpkin Patch

Pumpkins for sale… at The Pumpkin Patch located at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 200 Hempstead Ave. from Monday – Saturday 10 a.m. –dusk and Sundays from noon – dusk. Open now through Oct. 31. Pumpkins, gourds, Indian corn, hay, corn stalks, mums, apples and more. On Oct. 30, from 6-8 p.m. it will be transformed into a “Haunted Patch,” with a visit from Spiderman. Come in costume. For more information, call the church office at (516) 766-2080 or e-mail Brittstmarks@optonline.net.

Village Art Club Meeting

The Village Art Club is pleased to present a live male model, Jack Holly at its next meeting on Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. in the downstairs meeting room of the Rockville Centre Library, 221 N. Village Ave. Bring your pencils and a sketch pad for a fun evening of drawing. The meeting is free and open to the public. Membership is available to those who wish to join. For more information, contact Frank McIntyre at (516) 764-1950.

Halloween bash

The RVC Youth Council is having a Halloween Bash on Oct. 29 at SportSet, 40 Maple Ave. Rockville Centre students and their guests in grades 9-12 are invited. The evening starts at 8 p.m. with refreshments and at 9 p.m. "Ghostbusters" will be shown. There is a charge of $5 per person at the door. For more information, email events@rvcyouthcouncil. org.

SportSet Free Family Fun Day

Oct. 30 from 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. A complimentary lunch will be provided by George Martin.

St. Agnes Parish Celebration

Mardi Gras - The 48th Annual St. Agnes Parish Celebration on Oct. 30 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the St. Agnes Parish Center. There will be a buffet dinner, open bar, music by "The Stingers," grand prize raffle and a silent auction. $50 per person in advance ($40 for seniors 65 and older) and $60 at the door if available. For more information call (516) 766-0205.

Fortnightly Club Meeting

On Nov. 2, the Fortnightly Club presents Betsy Gulotta, Nassau Community College professor emeritus and founding member of the Friends of Hempstead Plains. Professor Gulotta will discuss the Past, Present and Future of the Plains. The meeting will take place at 1:30 p.m. at St. Mark's Church on Hempstead Avenue.

A Contradictory Discussion at Molloy: Faith vs. Reason

The Institute of Interfaith Dialogue at Molloy College will host “A Contradictory Discussion Examining Faith Versus Reason” on Nov. 7, at 3 p.m. in the Hays Theatre, Wilbur Arts Center on the Molloy College campus. Join WABC radio commentator and co-host of "Religion on the Line," Kevin McCormack and Dr. Brian Quinn., as they engage in a discussion on two timely thought-provoking and influential literary works — Karen Armstrong’s "The Case for God" and Christopher Hitchens’ "God Is Not Great." For further information, contact Marion Lowenthal, special programs director, at (516) 678-5000 ext. 6880. This program is free and open to the public.

Molloy College Author Afternoon featuring Vivian Swift

Molloy College and its Writer-in-Residence, Barbara Novack, will host an Author Afternoon featuring travel memoirist Vivian Swift on Nov. 7 at 3 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room, Wilbur Arts Center on the Molloy College campus. This event is free and open to the public. Swift traveled the world for 20 years, visiting 40 countries before settling on Long Island. Her next decade, filled with the small pleasures of home and life off the road, resulted in her first book, "When Wanderers Cease to Roam." With its hand-lettered text and colorful watercolor illustrations, this unique book was lauded as “one of the gems of the year.” In a multimedia presentation, Swift will discuss living a creative life in the suburbs, her own unlikely path to publication at 52, and give tips for aspiring writers. For more information, contact Barbara Novack at (516) 678-5000, ext. 6468, or the English Department at (516) 678-5000 ext 6272.

RVC Homemakers Meeting

The Rockville Centre Chapter of Homemakers (which prides itself in the continued mastery of hand-made items) meets every Tuesday at the John A. Anderson Recreation Center on Oceanside Road at 10 a.m. On Nov. 9 its speaker will be Marion Celenza, author of "Lunch is in the Bag."

Blood drive

Mercy Medical Center is running a blood drive to support Long Island Blood Services on Nov. 9 from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. on the first floor of the St. Anne’s building on the hospital campus. Anyone between the ages of 17 and 75 who is in good health and weighs at least 110 pounds can donate blood. Healthy individuals over 75 can donate blood if they present written permission from their physician obtained within two weeks of their donation. Donors should have eaten and should bring reading glasses and ID with signature, and know their Social Security number. To register call Jeannie Jaeger at (516) 705-2589 and leave your name and phone number.

Free lecture on pain at Mercy

Mercy Medical Center invites the community to a free lecture on the latest advances in treating chronic and intractable pain on Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. Dr. Steven Pinksy, an anesthesiologist specializing in pain management will discuss common pain conditions and identify the most effective interventions to treat them. He will be joined by Dr. Brian Synder, a neurosurgeon who will discuss the treatment of intractable pain with nerve stimulation techniques. The presentations will be conducted in the employee dining room on the lower level of the medical center’s North Pavilion. No advance registration is required. Free parking will be available. Call (516) 62MERCY or visit www.MercyMedicalCenter.info.

Nassau Woman's Club Meeting

The club will have its fingertip luncheon and "Fun Bingo" on Nov. 10 at noon at the United Church, 430 Morris Ave. All are welcome — admission is $15. For further information, call Virginia at (516) 603-3700.

AHRC Sunday Brunch

The AHRC Rockville Centre Auxiliary cordially invites residents to attend its brunch on Sunday, Nov. 14 at the Rockville Links at 600 N. Long Beach Road, Rockville Centre from noon- 3 p.m. An assortment of danishes,, hot chafing dishes, omelet and carving stations are just some of the menu offerings. Gentlemen are welcome. Tickets are $38 per person and there will be a cash bar. Make checks payable to RVC AHRC by Nov. 5 and mail to Eileen Maroney at 57 Broadway, Rockville Centre, NY 11570 or phone (516) 536-5461 or to Kathleen Saville at 93 Voorhis Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570 or phone (516) 678-4209. The event helps to support children and adults with developmental disabilities.

Annual Catherine of Siena lecture at Molloy College

Dr. Cheryl Camenzuli and Dr. Lillian Bozak DeLeo, of the Molloy College Siena Women’s Center will host the annual Catherine of Siena Lecture on Nov. 14tat 3 p.m. in the Hays Theatre on the Molloy College Campus. This year’s featured guest will be Dr. Maureen O’Connell, Assistant Professor of Theology, Fordham University, who will present “If These Walls Could Talk: Community Muralism and Social Justice.” This lecture is free and open to the public. For additional information, contact the Siena Women’s Center at (516) 678-5000, ext. 6302.

“Faces of Long Island:” A call

for photographers

Molloy College will sponsor a juried photography exhibition called “Faces of Long Island.” Organizers are looking for photographers who capture the increasingly rich and diverse Long Island community including minority communities and people of varying ages from all areas of Long Island. Winning entries will be exhibited at Molloy College from December 2010 through spring 2011. All matting and framing costs will be the responsibility of the college. No work will be more than 16 x 20 inches. Each winner will receive an honorarium of $250 and the work will become part of the permanent collection. Black and white and color photographs will be accepted. All submissions are free and should be sent to the college in the form of jpegs along with the artist’s name, title of work, dimensions, medium and date to the following: artgallery@molloy.edu. The deadline is Nov. 15. For additional information, contact the Molloy College Art Gallery at artgallery@molloy.edu or (516) 678-5000 ext. 6549.

Fortnightly Club Meeting

On Nov. 16, the Fortnightly Club's Decorations and Design Committee will present Ms. Yoshie Tackahashi who will demonstrate the artistry of Ickibana, Japanese flower arranging. The meeting will take place at 1:30 p.m. at St. Mark's Methodist Church on Hempstead Avenue.

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 librarians in the Children’s Room at (516) 766-6257.

The Library’s Career Center is now open Saturdays! Five computers available for your job search needs. All computers are equipped with Win-Way Resume Preparation software, MS Word and Office programs. Inter-net access and bookmarked job search websites. Printing available for resumes and cover letters. Hours of Operation: Mondays 9 am-noon, Tuesdays 1-5 pm, Saturdays 10 am-2 pm.

Also available, one-to-one career counseling Wednesdays from 6-9 p.m. by appointment. Contact the Adult Reference Desk for details.

This week at the library:

OCTOBER 28

1, 2, 3, Play With Me

9:30-10:45 a.m. Play and learn together! For children ages 1-3 and their significant adult. Register in advance in the Children’s Room.

Build-a-Cupcake

4 p.m. Children in grades 3-5 are invited to decorate a seasonal cupcake. Register in advance in the Children’s Room.

OCTOBER 29

Tot Time

9:30 am

Two- and three-year-olds along with their significant adult are invited to join in a morning of interactive play and socialization. Pre-register in the Children’s Room.

Rhyme Time

10-11 am

For children ages 4-14 months along with their significant adult. Enjoy a morning filled with play and games. Please register in the advance in the Children’s Room.

Mother’s Center Circle

10-11:30 am

Join this eight part discussion group led by a trained Mothers’ Center facilitator. A great chance to network with other Moms! Register in the Children’s Room.

Friday Film

2 p.m., "Roman Holiday," PG, 118 minutes.

OCTOBER 30

On-line Card Catalog Instruction

9 a.m.

NOVEMBER 1

Tot Time

10 a.m. Story Time for two- and three- year-olds with an adult. You must be pre-registered to attend. Contact the Children’s Room for registration details.

Simply Stronger with Marilyn Bunger

11:30 a.m . Register at the Adult Reference Desk for this popular exercise class designed to enhance strength and flexibility. There is a $10 non-refundable fee per six week session payable upon registration.

Monday Mysteries

Noon

Kinder Kids

4 p.m. Kindergarten Story Time. Participants should pre-register in the Children’s Room.

Defensive Driving

6-9 p.m. Part I of Empire Safety Council’s Defensive Driving course. Register by phone or in person at the Adult Reference Desk. $25 for drivers age 55 and over; all other drivers, $40.

NOVEMBER 2

Terrific Threes

10:30 a.m. Story Time for three-year- olds. Participants must be pre-registered. Contact the Children’s Room for registration information.

Yoga with Joe

1 p.m. Join this popular class led by Lyengar yoga instructor Joe Cilmi. There is a $10 fee per six week session. Register at the Adult Reference desk. There is a $10 non-refundable fee per six week session payable upon registration.

Picture Book Parade

1:30 p.m. Four-year-old Story Time. Participants must be pre-registered. Contact Children’s Room for registration information.

Books for Thought with Mr. M

7 p.m. Join in a discussion of the smash hit, "Hunger Games," by Suzanne Collins.

Books Before Bedtime

7 p.m. Story Time for three-to-five-year olds. Participants must be pre-registered. Contact the Children’s Room for registration information.

Creative Writing Workshop

7 p.m. Molloy College’s writer-in-residence, Barbara Novack, leads this exploration of creative writing techniques and applications.

NOVEMBER 3

Picture Book Parade

9:30 a.m. Four-year old Story Time. Participants must be pre-registered. Contact the Children’s Room for registration information.

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.

Knit 1, Purl 2 with Paula Picow

1 p.m. All knitters welcome! Beginners, please bring #9 needles and chunky wool.

Terrific Threes

1:30 p.m. Story Time for three-year-olds. Participants must be pre-registered. Contact the Children’s Room for registration information.

Lego Club

4 p.m. For grades 1 and up. Build with library friends! Register in the Children’s Room.

Defensive Driving

6-9 p.m. Part II of Empire Safety Council’s Defensive Driving course. Register by phone or in person at the Adult Reference Desk. $25 for drivers age 55 and over; all other drivers, $40.

Play Hooray

7 p.m. Children from 18-months to three-years are invited to join Molly Mouse for songs and play. Register in advance in the Children’s Room.

NOVEMBER 4

1, 2, 3, Play With Me

9:30-10:45 a.m. Play and learn together! For children ages 1-3 and their significant adult. Register in advance in the Children’s Room.

NYC in Art

1 p.m. Join Pamela Koehler for another lecture on New York City in art.

Build-a-Cupcake

4 p.m. Children in grades 3-5 are invited to decorate a seasonal cupcake. Register in advance in the Children’s Room.

Nutrition and Wellness

7 p.m. Judy Griffin discusses the holistic path to wellness through proper nutrition.

On display at your Library:

The following art will be featured during the month of October:

Display Cases

Jewelry by Ellen Grossman

The unique, hand crafted jewelry designs of Ellen Grossman will grace the display cases of the Rockville Centre Public Library throughout the month of October. A Rockville Centre resident, Ellen has been a working artist and jewelry designer for more than 30 years, displaying and winning awards in many juried art and jewelry shows. Contact Ellen via email at Ellen@JewelrybyEllen.com for further information.

Upper Concourse Gallery

Archival Photographs: “Meet the Staff…of Yesteryear”

The latest installment from the Rockville Centre Public Library Archives features photographs of staff from yesteryears. How many staffers do you recognize?

Shoes that Intrigue Me

Photographer Darlene Cunnup, while a native of South Carolina, has called Rockville Centre home for the past 15 years. The Rockville Centre Public Library is proud to display her exhibit “Shoes that Intrigue Me,” showcasing some of the many shoe photos she has taken in her career. To see more photos, visit www.artwanted.com/dcunnup, www.photosbydarlene.org, or her blog, http://photosbydarlene.blogspot.com.

Helen Kraus Community Room and Small Community Room Galleries

Village Art Club Annual Fall Show

The Village Art Club Annual Fall Show will hang from Oct. 16-30. Come visit this display by local artists of merit! Which one is your favorite?

At the Rec Center

50 South Park Ave.

111 N. Oceanside Road

(516) 678-9338 or 9339

Ragamuffin parade and party

Rockville Centre's 20th annual Halloween Costume Party and Parade will take place on Oct. 31. Youngsters pre-k and up are invited to join the parade that starts at the Village Green, Maple and Lee avenues at 2 p.m. and proceeds down Maple Avenue to the Rec Center. At the Rec Center, there will be games, fun and prizes for the costumed marchers. Everyone must register for the parade and/or party at the center for $7 per family. In case of rain, the parade will be cancelled, but the party will begin at 3 p.m.

Goblin calls

Fill out the Goblin Slips at the party after the Ragamuffin Parade on Oct. 31 and you may be one of the lucky ones to receive a Goblin Call and Goblin prize on Halloween evening.

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 beginning Oct. 30. The evening open gym for grades 6 and up began Oct. 8 from 7:30 p.m. - 10:15 p.m. A valid 2010-11 Recreation Card is required for entry.

33rd Annual 10K, 5K and Family Fun Run

The annual 10K, 6.2-mile road race and the newer 5K, 3.1-mile race both take place on Nov. 13 at 10 a.m. on Park Avenue between Merrick Road and Sunrise Highway opposite the Fantasy Theatre. Race day registration is at Village Hall, One College Place and Clinton Avenue and costs $28 for the 10K and $22 for the 5K.

The course is flat and fast. The race will be run rain or shine. The one-mile Family Fun Run begins at 9 a.m. on Front Street in front of the LIRR station. The entry fee is $9. For information on these races. co-sponsored by the Rockville Centre Chamber of Commerce, call (516) 678-9339.

Winter Programs

The Recreation Department will start taking reservations for winter programs beginning Nov. 8. Detailed fliers are available at the Rec Center, 111 North Oceanside Road. Programs offered this year include: Kinder-crafts, Happy Piano Jamboree, Cooking for Kids, Cartoon Time, Mad Science, Brush Strokes, Fencing, All-Star Sports, RVC Rec Center Gymnastic Competition Team and Dodgeball for Kids.

Nursery School Openings

There are limited openings remaining in the morning pre-pre-kindergarten classes which meet four days a week from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and in the pre pre-kindergarten classes which meet Tuesday and Thursday from 12:15 to 2:45 p.m.

Food Donations Needed

The Rec Center is accepting donations of canned and dry goods as well as frozen turkeys or coupons for distribution to the needy in our community. Bring your donations Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. before Thanksgiving. Coupons may be mailed or dropped off at the Rec Center.

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 made Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Recreation 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 refreshment and celebration time in the party room. Call for available dates and fees. 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 information and reservations, visit or call the Rec Center office.

Upcoming events

The Recreation Department's Annual Holiday Crafts Fair and Flea Market is Dec. 5 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Annual Chanukah Party co-sponsored by the National Council of Jewish Women is Dec. 6 from 4 to 5:15 p.m. All faiths are invited.

The Village's Annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony on the Village Green, Maple and Lee avenues, is Dec. 9 starting at 7:30 p.m.

Breakfast with Santa’s Helpers is scheduled for Dec. 12 with seatings at 9:15, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Pre-register by Dec. 11. Fee is $5 per person.

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 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 photos.

Special Events

Halloween Party

Oct. 29 at 1 p.m. The annual costume party will feature Halloween treats, a costume parade and entertainment. $4 pp. ($8 late fee applies).

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.