Rockville Centre, NY

Children from Rockville Centre NY from pre-kindergarten through second grade of all faiths are invited to the annual party sponsored by the National Council of Jewish Women and the Recreation Center on Monday, December 19th from 5 to 6:30 p.m.

There will be crafts, face painting, gifts, snacks and Chanukah music. Children are encouraged to donate a small, unwrapped gift.

Rockville Centre NY's annual Breakfast with Santa's Helpers on Sunday December 11th is one of the Anderson Recreation Center's most popular events.

All faiths are invited to join the elves who serve pancakes, cereal, juice, milk, rolls and bages. After eating Vixen's Fixin's kids may visit Santa or have a picture taken with Rudolph and Frosty.

Deadline for tickets is Friday, December 9th for one of three seating's. The seatings are at 9:15, 10:30 and 11:30. The cost is $6 per person and tickets are available at the the Recreation Center on Oceanside Road

The Annual Rockville Centre NY Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will be on Thursday, December 8th, 2011 starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Village Green on the corner of Maple and Lee Avenues. Also included is a visit from Santa and his helpers, hot chocolate and caroling.

Following the Tree Lighting the Rockville Centre Historical Society invites residents to the Captain's House, also called the Phillips House Museum at 28 Hempstead Aenue for mulled cider, cookies and Christmas carols with Greg Ryan.

This Saturday is Small Business Day. I think this is a spin off of Black Friday. It is a great idea because it is a day to shop the small business's in the area.

Small business owners have a vested interest in the community. They hire local people, support local charities, know their customers and usually live in the area. Small business's are really the back bone of America.

Some local Rockville Centre business's that are participating in Small Business Day are:

Art Flower & Gift Shoppe, Maple Avenue Dance Shop, Jeannine's Gift & Accessories, Eden Total Skin Care, Kids Cottage, Accent on Eyes and Flaxman Furniture.

Remember to support your local small business owners.

The Sandel Senior Center of Rockville Centre NY's annual Holiday Crafts Fair fundraiser is Friday, November 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Center is located at 50 S. Park Avenue in Rockville Centre Ny.

You can shop for handmade scarves, sweaters, afghans, ponchos, baby items, handmade ornaments and seasonal wreaths, home baked goods, designer jewelry and home decor items.

Returning this year is the Sandel Cookie Walk: Choose a container and fill it with your choice of delicious treats. Refreshments will be available for purchase is the Center's cafe.