Raynham Hall to Host Independence Day Events
Saturday, July 4
Film ‘n Fun
Sunday, July 5
Sundown Series
Thursday, July 9
Saturday, July 4
Raynham Hall to Host Independence Day Events
The landmarked house will be the site of a concert of colonial ballads and fife and drum music following Oyster Bay’s Independence Day parade. Guests are invited back to the home’s garden and encouraged to enjoy a picnic lunch as they hear the historic songs performed by Sampawan’s Creek. The duo will play dance music and ballads from the 18th century on folk instruments. Free and open to the public. 2 p.m. On July 5, the celebration continues with a musicale performed by the A.M.E. Zion Church Choir to benefit the museum. Tickets will be $75 and include light refreshments catered by Perwinkle’s as well as the listening pleasure of a repertoire of inspiring spirituals and robust patriotic songs. 4 to 6 p.m. in the Ballroom of Mrs. Richard Storrs’ North Shore historic home.
Sunday, July 5
Film ‘n Fun
Cool off at The Whaling Museum, Cold Spring Harbor. Make a sea-glass pendant, enjoy ice popsicles and chill out to watch Ice Age. For families. All free with admission, while popsicles last. Call 631-367-3418.
Grenville Baker Boys & Girls Club Summer Camp
July 6 through Aug. 14. Regular hours 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Extended hours 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.; 4 to 6 p.m. For more information and rates contact Franca Trunzo 759-5437, ext. 11. Grenville Baker Boys & Girls Club is located at 135 Forest Ave., Locust Valley.
Tuesday, July 7
Tuesday Tots
Stop by The Whaling Museum, Cold Spring Harbor, for a story, fun craft, exploration and open playtime about bubbles. For preschoolers. Members free; others $3 for grown up and tot pair. 2:30 p.m. Call 631-367-3418.
Wednesday, July 8
Young Adult Author Appearance
Best selling young adult author Jen Calonita will talk about her books and writing at 7 p.m. at the Bayville Library, 54 School St. Autographed copies of her new books, Sleepaway Girls, will be provided by the library. Refreshments will be served. Sign-up required. Call 628-2765.
Water Workshop
Have fun with water tests, meet a water-loving animal and decorate your own water bottle to use (and re-use) all summer. Fun for families. Ages 5 to 95. 1:30 p.m. at The Whaling Museum, Cold Spring Harbor. Members $3; others $8 (includes museum admission). 1:30 p.m. Call 631-367-3418.
Thursday, July 9
Sundown Series
Every Tuesday and Thursday, Oyster Bay will be abuzz with free live performances and events. All performances will be held at the Derby-Hall Bandstand, Shore and Audrey Aves., from 6 to 8 p.m. unless otherwise indicated. Concertgoers are welcome to bring a blanket, picnic and a bottle of wine. Sponsored by the Oyster Bay Main Street Association. Today’s concert: Janine Di Natalie.
Saturday, July 11
Walking Tour
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, 1 Bungtown Rd., Cold Spring Harbor, invites the community to a guided walking tour of its historic buildings and botanical landscape. The tour focuses on CSHL’s historic architecture and its Nobel Prize legacy and provides a peek into the cutting edge scientific research taking place. The tour will also cover the indoor and outdoor art works featured on the 117 acre shore-side campus, which was recently designated as a botanical garden by the Public Gardens Association. The tours are primarily outdoors and take place regardless of weather conditions. Areas include stairs and steep hills and are not recommended for people who have difficulty walking. Tours assemble promptly at 10 a.m. in the Grace Auditorium lobby (the first building on the left as you enter the campus). Reservations are required at least seven days in advance and a minimum of ten participants are required for each tour. There is a non-refundable tour fee of $5 per person that can be paid in advance or on arrival. Payment can only be made by cash or check and checks should be made payable to Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. Call 367-6895.
Sunday, July 12
Humpbacks, from Montauk to Tonga
Author Paul Mila will discuss and share amazing videos of whale watching in Montauk and swimming with humpbacks in the Dominican Republic and the South Pacific Tonga islands. 2 p.m. at The Whaling Museum, 25 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor. Free with admission. Call 631-367-3418.
Guided Hike
Muttontown Preserve will host a guided “Meadow Wildflowers” hike from 9 to 11 a.m. The hike will include the exploration of several meadows, upland woods and trails as well as displays of more than 30 species of wildflowers. Enrollment for the hike ($5) is limited and preregistration is required by calling 571-8500 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The hike will begin at the Bill Paterson Nature Center on the preserve, Muttontown Ln., south of 25A, East Norwich.
Monday, July 13
Vacation Bible Camp
Fun at Crocodile Dock from 5:50 to 8:20 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 60 E. Main St. (through July 17). Call 922-5477 to register or register on July 13 at 5:30 p.m. The cost is $40 for one child; $50 for two siblings; $60 three siblings. Make checks payable to the First Presbyterian Church (write VBS in memo). The camp is open to children in Pre-K through grade 6.
Ocean Explorers Summer Program
Join the crew at The Whaling Museum, 25 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor, for amazing hands-on, educational fun with crafts, activities, experiments and discoveries about all things ocean. Through July 17. Sign up for one day or every day. This week ages 4 and 5. Members $16 a day; $65 for the week. Others $20 a day; $85 for the week. Fifteen percent sibling discount. Call Naomi 631-367-3418, ext. 17 or go to ndayan@cshwhalingmuseum.org.
Tuesday, July 14
Long Island Ruins
John Leita and Kevin Vagle are passionate about Long Island’s ruins and reminders of the past. In their presentation, they weave a tapestry, through pictures, videos and discussions, of Long Island’s history, including old military fortifications, ruins from industries past, the Guilded Age and more. 7 p.m. in the auditorium at the Huntington Library, 338 Main St., Huntington. Free. Open to all. Go to http://li-ruins.com/.
Sunday, July 19
Walking Tour
At The Whaling Museum, 25 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor, at 2 p.m. Learn about the 19th century village legends in a town walking tour. Light rain or shine. For adults and families. Members $3; others $8 (includes museum admission). Call 631-367-3418.
Upcoming Event
Golf/Tennis Tournament
The 18th Annual Golf and Tennis Tournament, hosted by the National Foundation for Human Potential, has been rescheduled for Sept. 24 at The Creek, Locust Valley, honoring Barbara Lehrer, The Beacon Group. For more information call 870-1661.
Ongoing Event
Wanted – A Few Good Men
If you are 60 years old or older, the Cobras, a North Shore Senior Softball team needs a few new players. If interested call Michael Maher 676-1561.
