Spring Fling at the Boys & Girls Club
Friday, May 7
Church Thrift Fair
Friday, May 7
Hunt for Wild Grape Leaves
Saturday, May 8
Friday, May 7
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.
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.
Saturday, May 8
Plant Sale
Held by St. Gertrude’s Rosary Guild in the St. Gertrude Parish Center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Hunt for Wild Grape Leaves
Naturalist/author “Wildman” Steve Brill will lead one of his world-famous foraging tours of Muttontown Preserve in East Norwich. This nature preserve, which features forests, fields, and meadows, provides a wonderful sampling of all the edible and medicinal plants springtime has to offer in the northeast. The group will have lunch near the corral and afterwards explore the woods. The 3-hour walking tour begins at 1 p.m. at the main entrance. The suggested donation is $15/adult; $10/child under 12. Call 914- 835-2153 at least 24 hours in advance to reserve a place.
Monday, May 10
Long Island Bonsai Society
Meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the main greenhouse classroom at the Planting Fields in Oyster Bay. Marty Haber will be teaching Basic Bonsai Techniques – Styling. The main event will feature Chase Rasade. His topic will be – Something Different about Pines. All are welcome. Refreshments served. Call 631-549-5015 or longislandbonsai.org.
Tuesday, May 11
Tolerance Benefit Dinner/Auction
The Holocaust Center will hold its Tolerance Benefit Dinner and Auction at the Pine Hollow Country Club, East Norwich. The event will feature silent and live auctions of such items as trips, jewelry, works of art, and many other fabulous prizes. All proceeds will benefit the Holocaust Center’s Tolerance Education programs which provide tolerance workshops to schools free of charge. For information contact Silvana Gullo 571-8040, ext. 107 or email silvanagullo@holocaust-nassau.org. See the center’s website, www.holocaust-nassau.org for more information.
Special Healing Service
The Village Church of Bayville, 11 Mountain Ave., invites all to come for a Special Healing Service at 7:30 p.m. Join with the church to heal body, mind and spirit with healing prayers for those we love; our family and friends. Unify in prayer for guidance with the troubling issues we all face in our daily lives. You are also invited for a monthly Special Healing Service, on the second Wednesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. For more information call 628-2737.
Sunday, May 16
The Milal Choir Concert
The 40-member choir who sing, play instruments, including their famous Bell Choir, will perform at 5:30 p.m. at the Community United Methodist Church, 1300 Jericho-Oyster Bay Rd., East Norwich. A free-will offering will be taken and a lite dinner will be served following the concert. All are invited free. Call 922-0133.
Woodland Wildflowers
The first “Woodland Wildflowers” takes place from 10 a.m. to noon, and will cover approximately three miles of wooded trails and meadows. Along the trails, participants will be able to enjoy nature’s colors in bloom, including early spring flowers such as Snowdrops and Lesser Celandine and aromatic plants like Garlic Mustard and Spice Bush. In addition, at the Kettle Pond, participants will be able to view frogs and painted turtles, and along the trails and meadows small mammals, snakes and birds. 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.
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 for Literacy
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.
Community Garage Sale
Hosted by Christ Church, 865 Oyster Bay Rd., East Norwich. Spaces can be rented by members of the community for $25. Tables will also be available for rental at an additional fee. For an application, call the church 922-6377 or go to www.christchurchoysterbay.org. Rain of shine in the parking lot or in Parish Hall.
Saturday, May 22
Day at the Races
The 10th Annual “Hat Day at the Races” set from noon to 5 p.m. at Belmont Park. The event, sponsored by the Doubleday Babcock Senior Center, honors the late Tom Reardon. In addition to a sumptuous buffet luncheon and seating right on the finish line, there is a Ladies Hat Contest and a Men’s Tie Contest (with prizes for most creative and fanciest), 50/50 raffle, a Horsy Item Raffle and a Handicapping Contest. Tickets are $100/adult and $45/children – and children will love this event. For more information call the center 922-1770. All are welcome to attend.
