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Chocolate Fondue and Champagne
Friday, August 14

Walking Tour
Saturday, August 15

Kittens/Cats Adoption Day
Sunday, August 16

Friday, August 14

Chocolate Fondue and Champagne

See the exhibition Chocolate: A Dip into History and enjoy an evening of chocolate fondue, champagne and conversation at Coe Hall, Planting Fields. Henry B. Joyce will lead tours of the exhibition throughout the evening. 7:30 to 9 p.m. For reservations call Michelle Benes 922-8682 or email mbenes@ plantingfields.org. Admission $20 nonmembers; $10 members.

Rites of Passage Film Series

American Graffitti will be shown at 7:15 p.m. in the auditorium of the Huntington Library, 338 Main St., Huntington. Free. Watch the film and engage in a lively discussion with film critic and historian Irene Eckert. Call Lisa Gulino 631-427-5165, ext. 223.

Saturday, August 15

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. 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 at 10 a.m. in the Grace Auditorium lobby. Reservations are required at least seven days in advance and a minimum of 10 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. Also on Aug. 22, 29.

North Shore Land Alliance

Join North Shore Land Alliance and Trout Unlimited’s Jeff Plackis Stream Walk. Likely stops include the Oyster Bay Mill Pond, Beaver Brook,and Cold Spring Brook. Learn about what habitat characteristics attract brook trout and other fish. Be prepared to get your feet wet. 10 a.m. Space is limited so registration is requited. To register and for directions contact North Shore Land Alliance 626-0908 or andrea@northshorelandalliance.org.

Pet-A-Palooza

Blessings, Beach Babies, Toe-Tapping Entertainment at Little Shelter’s Pet-A-Palooza. Break out your dogs swimsuit and beach wear accessories for the Doggie Swimsuit Competition. Prizes will be awarded to the most creative and best dressed canines. At 3 p.m. tap your toes to the sounds of Nicole Oliva as she sings her range of jazz, Broadway tunes and more. From 4 p.m. onwards, enjoy the music of Blue Heron Entertainment. On Aug. 16 you will be entertained by the talents of Paul Presley and Enid Cohen who will be singing their country music repertoire. At 3 p.m. Little Shelter will be transformed as pet lovers celebrate the bond they have with their beloved pets at a Blessing of the Animals service. Pastor Paul Britton of Gloria Dei Evangelical Lutheran Church will give each pet an individual blessing. All furry and feathered friends are welcome. Call 631-368-8770, ext. 205. The shelter, located at 33 Warner Rd., Huntington, will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days. Hundreds of adorable dogs, cats, puppies and kittens will be available for adoption.

The Taming of the Shrew

Presented by A Small Company In America. Directed by Scott E. Jarvis of Port Washington with a great cast of new and veteran ASCIA members. The cast includes John F. Anderson (Sea Cliff), Susan L. Blake (Glen Cove), Courtney Connolly (Rockville Centre), Jesse Lee Combs (Lindenhurst) Arielle Harding (Mill Neck), Anthony Mattera (Holbrook), Ashley Mattera (Holbrook), Karl K. Melissen (Deer Park), Greg Moller (Levittown), Brian Rossi (Levittown), Michael Schlapp (West Hempstead), Paul Wallace (Franklin Square) and Stephen T. Wagner (Hicksville). This production will be presented at New York Institute of Technology’s Old Westbury Campus, in Salten Hall, Northern Blvd. Dates: Saturdays, Aug. 15, 22, 29 at 8 p.m.; Sundays, Aug. 16, 23 at 3 p.m.; Fridays, Aug. 14, 21, 28 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 for evenings; $18.00 for matinees; with a senior discount of $2 off each ticket; student and children’s tickets always $10. Call 686-7894.

Hunt for Wild Elderberries

Naturalist/author “Wildman” Steve Brill will lead one of his world-famous foraging tours of Muttontown Preserve in E. Norwich at 11:45 a.m. Muttontown Preserve is a wonderful place for wild edible and medicinal plants and mushrooms of late summer. The 4-hour walking tour begins at the Syosset RR station ticket office, 30 Underhill Blvd. The suggested donation is $15/adult; $10/child under 12. Call 914-835-2153 at least 24 hours in advance to reserve a place.

Sunday, August 16

Nature Walk

Presented by Muttontown Preserve, Muttontown Ln., south of 25A, in East Norwich. Enrollment ($5) is limited and preregistration is required by calling 571-8500 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The walk will begin at the Bill Paterson Nature Center on the preserve. Call 572-0200. Aug. 16: “Explore the Ruins.” Explore the history of the Muttontown Preserve, including the ruins of a former estate once owned by King Zog of Albania. 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Kittens/Cats Adoption Day

Held by Last Hope Animal Rescue from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Petco, Jericho Tpke., Syosset. Kittens and cats. Tested, neutered/ spayed, vaccinated. Gifts with every adoption. Call 921-0722 (Petco) or 297-5556. Go to Lasthopeanimalrescue.org.

Wednesday, August 19

Concert

Singer Patricia Shih: Songs for the Heart, Mind and Funny Bone. 2 p.m. in the auditorium of the Huntington Library, 338 Main St., Huntington. Sip tea and listen to the eclectic songs of talented singer-songwriter-musician, Patricia Shih. Her music will leave you feeling uplifted. This is part of our “Tea at Two: The Most Entertaining Afternoon Teas” series. Open to all. Free. Call Lisa Gulino 631-427-5165, ext. 223.

Thursday, August 20

Gigantic Rummage Sale

Discover treasures at the OB-EN Boys & Girls Club’s gigantic rummage sale This event will feature gently-used items such as clothing and accessories, household items, appliances, books, toys, jewelry and more. 4 to 8 p.m. at 1 Pine Hollow Rd. Cash only. Rain or shine. Also on Aug. 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Aug. 22 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. For information, call 922-9285, ext. 16.

Monday, August 24

Midday Foreign Films

Tell No One will be shown at 1 p.m. in the auditorium of the Huntington Library, 338 Main St., Huntington. (France, 2006; Winner of four Cesar Awards) This French adaptation of Harlan Coben’s 2001 best seller is a thinking person’s thriller about a French pediatrician who suddenly becomes a suspect, eight years later, in the murder of his wife, who was also his childhood sweetheart. Free. Call Lisa Gulino 631-427-5165, ext. 223.

Upcoming Events

At the Whaling Museum

Located on Main St., Cold Spring Harbor. Call 631-367-3418:

•Aug. 16: Woodcarving Demo. Sal Polisi from South Street Seaport demonstrates his beautiful woodcarving craft and techniques. 1 to 5 p.m. For families. Free with admission.

•Aug. 18: Tuesday Tots. Stop by for a story, fun seashell craft, exploration and open playtime. 2:30 p.m. For preschoolers. Members free; others $3 for grownup and tot.

•Aug. 19: Water Workshop Wednesday. Explore and touch beach discoveries up close and color your own beach ball.1:30 p.m. Fun for families. Ages 5 to 95. Members $3; others $8 (includes museum admission).

•Aug. 22: Walking Tour. Learn the 19th century village legends. Light rain or shine. 2 p.m. For adults and families. Members $3; others $8 (includes museum admission).

•Aug. 24-28: Ocean Explorers Summer Program. Join the crew for amazing hands-on, education fun with crafts, activities, experiments and discoveries about all things ocean. Sign up for one or every day. 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This week ages 4 and 5. Members $16 a day, $65 for the week; others $20 a day, $85 for the week. 15 percent sibling discount. Contact Naomi ext. 17 or ndayan@cshwhalingmuseum.org.

•Aug. 26: Water Workshop Wednesday. It’s Swampaliciouis! Touch live snails and swampy things, learn about wetlands and make goop. 3 p.m. Fun for families. Ages 5 to 95. Members $3; others $8 (includes museum admission).

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.

American Sign Language Classes

Interested in learning the third most popular language studied in the United States? This fall, Mill Neck Services will offer American Sign Language classes at its new Day Habilitation and Interpreter Services building, 501 S. Broadway, Suite A, Hicksville. Within New York State, many school districts now recognize ASL as a “foreign” language, providing credit towards a Regents diploma. Enroll today in the level 1 adult ASL classes, to be held on Mondays from 6:30 to 9 p.m. from Sept. 14 through Nov. 30. As with other languages, the deaf community, in response to cultural and technological change, is constantly introducing new vocabulary. Register today and become a part of this expanding community. The cost of the adult non-credit course is $185, plus a $140 materials fee. For more information, or to register for classes, call 922-3818, ext 306 or visit www.millneck.org and click Donate Now!

Volunteers Needed

The Mill Neck Family of Organizations is seeking volunteers to work at food sales, children’s activities, apple booths and more during the Fall Harvest Festival to be held on Oct. 10 and 11. The outdoor festival, known as “Apple Sale,” features a wide variety of apples and seasonable produce, craft items, a Cheese House, deaf specialty items and much more. Volunteer support from local civic and church groups, students, alumni, staff, parents and faithful supporters, have made this a special and memorable event. Volunteers can work from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., 12:30 to 5 p.m. or all day. Food tickets will be provided for all volunteers who work four or more hours. This year, the Mill Neck Family will host a “Kick-Off Breakfast for Volunteers” on Oct. 3 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Deaf Education Center. Open to all 2009 volunteers ages 16 and over, the event will feature a delicious continental breakfast, an orientation and a long-time volunteer recognition ceremony. Have a fond Fall Harvest Memory? Yours may be highlighted at the breakfast. For more information about becoming a volunteer, to sign up for the breakfast or to share a fond festival memory, call Catherine Giordano 922-4100, ext. 231. Volunteers may also sign up at www.millneck.org.

Community Yard Sale

Held by Starflower Experiences on Sept. 26 at Manor Farm, 210 Manor Rd., Huntington. Rain date Sept. 27. People are being sought in this great way to get rid of items that are no longer needed while raising some extra cash. Not only will it help the earth by reducing how much we throw away but it will help Starflower achieve its educational mission. For a $20 donation, you can participate in the yard sale with a 10’ by 10’ portion of the field to sell your own no-longer wanted household items. Starflower will take care of the yard placements, parking and traffic management and advertising. A space reservation form is on the website. Call 938-6152 or www.starflowerexperiences.org. The annual LI Naturally Environmental Fair will be held at the same time.