Kindergarten Registration
Thursday, January 28
Kindergarten Registration
Friday, January 29
Green Gardens
Wednesday, February 3
Thursday, January 28
The Chocolate Lady
Lee Perrotta will present an innovative program for young adults ages 11 and up. 7 p.m. at the Bayville Library, 34 School St., Bayville. Registration required. Limit 24 participants.
Kindergarten Registration
The Ann M. MacArthur Primary School, Ryefield Rd. Locust Valley, is holding kindergarten registration from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Jan. 2, Feb. 1, 3. To be eligible for kindergarten in September, children must be 5 years of age on or before Dec. 1, 2010. Call 277-5350 for an appointment.
Friday, January 29
Kindergarten Registration
The Bayville Primary School, Godfrey Ave., Bayville, is holding kindergarten registration on Jan. 29, Feb. 2, 4 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. To be eligible for kindergarten in September 2010, children must 5 years of age on or before Dec. 1, 2010. Call 277-5450 to schedule an appointment.
Saturday, January 30
Jewelry Extravaganza/Mini-Flea Market
At St. Bede’s Episcopal Church, 220 Berry Hill Rd., Syosset, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds to benefit the feral cat programs at Last Hope Animal Rescue of Syosset. Call 921-2008. www.lasthopeanimalrescue.org. Also on Feb. 6 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Basic Pet Care, 642 Route 109, Lindenhurst. Call 921-2008, 509-0137 or 631-205-5069.
Sunday, January 31
Introduction to Birdwatching
With Project Feeder Watch from 1 to 3 p.m. at the at the Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary & Audubon Center, 134 Cove Rd. The sanctuary has about 20 species of wintering birds. Learn the basics of birdwatching while helping scientists learn about winter bird movements and trends in bird populations. Project Feeder Watch is a winter-long survey of birds that visit feeders all over North America. Bring the whole family for a relaxing and fun afternoon bird count. Feeder Watch is a drop-in program, join us for the afternoon, or just a half-hour. All ages. Free. Also on Feb. 7 and 28. Call 922-3200 or go to trsac@audubon.org.
Monday, February 1
Dahlia Club Meeting and Class
At the 7 p.m. Dahlias 101 class learn how to understand the American Dahlia Society Classification Book. Using what you learned will help you choose the best dahlia varieties to grow and show on Long Island. The 8 pm. meeting will be a photography presentation of newly classified dahlias. Mid Island Dahlia Society, 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Church of the Advent, 555 Advent St, Westbury. Free. Call 541-6452 or visit midislanddahlia.com for details.
Wednesday, February 3
Green Gardens
Friends of the Bay lecture series will continue with George Thompson of Dodds and Eder and Beth Fiteni and Neil Lewis of The Sustainability Institute. They will be answering the question “Is Your Green Lawn Really Green?” George Thompson will address such issues as garden terrorists, dirt you can eat, integrated pest management, conversing with really stupid plants and fun with creepy crawlies. The lectures will be held at the Friends of Bay office, 2 Townsend Sq. (intersection of South and West Main St.). The doors open at 7 p.m. and the speakers commence at 7:30 p.m. Last month’s lecture drew standing room only, so come early. Call 922-6666.
Thursday, February 4
Artwalks
The Oyster Bay hamlet will be “the place to be” on the first Thursday of the month between 7 and 9 p.m. The program offers artwalks in the local galleries that will be open and featuring exhibitions of artists from around the world. Other businesses in the downtown area will also be showing artwork. Restaurants will be offering 20 percent off on meals; wine-tastings; burger and beer specials; along with indoor and outdoor music and art. Cafés and restaurants will be open for dessert and coffee specials and will also have art displayed. Currently Jessica Semins is a regular Thursday evening performer at Fiddleheads. She plays the fiddle and offers Irish songs as well as original songs. The artwalks will begin at Chase Edwards Gallery, 15 E. Main St. (802-0655) followed by a visit to the Atelier Gallery Fine Arts. 9 E. Main St. (205-0907) and The Teaching Studios, 115 Audrey Ave. (971-597-2404) which will also be open offering a workshop evening and a tour of their facilities. Also on March 4, April 1, May 6, June 3, July 1, Aug. 5, Sept. 1, Oct. 7, Nov. 4 and Dec. 2.
Saturday, February 6
Walk in the Woods
With the North Shore Land Alliance. Space is limited. Registration recommended. To register and for directions call 626-0908 pr andrea@northshorelandalliance.org. Feb. 6: Muttontown Preserve at 11 a.m. Learn about Long Island geology at the preserve with naturalist Al Lindberg.
