Pond Exploration
Sunday, May 2
Spring Lecture Series
Wednesday, May 5
Artwalks
Thursday, May 6
Sunday, May 2
Barbeque and Concert
Chabad of Oyster Bay and Jericho is sponsoring a community-wide celebration from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. featuring a live musical performance by the acclaimed Merkavah band, a delicious barbeque, moon bounce, pony rides and petting zoo for the kids and more, at the Chabad Jewish Community Center, 1055 Jericho Oyster Bay Rd., East Norwich. The event, open to the public, will mark the observance of the Jewish holiday of Lag B’Omer. Cost: advance prepaid reservation $14/adult, $8/child, $30/family. At the door: $16/adult, $10/child, $36/family. For more information call 922-2464, email: Info@JewishOBJ.org or log onto www.JewishOBJ.org.
Pond Exploration
Led by Dan Kriesberg, inspiring naturalist and science teacher. There is a lot happening in the ponds as summer approaches. 2 to 3 p.m. at Bailey Arboretum in Lattingtown. No charge, donations appreciated. The Children’s Habitat is open every day, year-round. Go to www.baileyarboretum.org or call 571-8020.
Wednesday, May 5
Spring Lecture Series
Friends of the Bay will hold its Spring Lecture Series at its offices at 2 Townsend Square. Doors open at 7 p.m. and lectures start at 7:30 p.m. The lectures have been interesting and well attended with refreshments and talk before and after the event. Lecture: Dr. Matt Draud – Alewives. What is an alewife? Dr. Matt Draud will talk about the life cycle of alewives and their significance to the ecosystem. They return to their home streams to spawn. In the past, these “runs” numbered in the hundreds of thousands, but now, because so many streams have been blocked by dams, filled in, or had their habitat ruined by pollution, the runs are only a fraction of their historic size. Actions can be taken to restore the streams. Learn what you can do to help.
Thursday, May 6
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 June 3, July 1, Aug. 5, Sept. 1, Oct. 7, Nov. 4 and Dec. 2.
Friday, May 7
Church Thrift Fair
Clothing – children’s and adults -furniture, household furnishings, collectibles, toys, sporting equipment, house wares, garden/yard tools and equipment, baked goods. 5 to 8 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Oyster Bay. Also on May 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Spring Fling at the Boys & Girls Club
The Boys & Girls Club of Oyster Bay-East Norwich invites members in grades four, five, and six to its very first “Spring Fling.” The event is made possible by the generous sponsorship of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gartland and takes place from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the clubhouse. The club’s gymnasium will be transformed into a dance club for members. There will be a live DJ from 2-Extreme Entertainment, refreshments, games and prizes. The fee is $11 until April 30; $15 thereafter. Registration is currently in progress at the clubhouse. You must be a club member in order to participate in any club activities or programs. The membership fee is $35. There are no refunds for absences, changes, withdrawals or termination. Call Valerie Buscemi 922-9285, ext. 19, or visit our web site at www.bgcoben,org, or check the club out on Facebook, and become a fan.
Saturday, May 15
Health/Fitness Fair
The annual Oyster Bay Chamber of Commerce 7th Annual Health and Fitness Fair with more than 100 vendors offering health information and free screenings will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Audrey Ave. The fair is free and open to the public. For further information or to become involved call 911-1811 or 922-6464.
Brooke Jackman Run
Begins at 10:15 a.m. at Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School. A 1/4 mile Fun Run for Future Olympians begins at 9:45 a.m. for children 10 and under. Enjoy the race through the scenic roads on the USA Track & Field Certified Course, using the new AMB elite timing system. Dozens of prizes and participants will receive a commemorative T-shirt and water bottle. For further information or to become involved call 911-1811 or 922-6464.
