Day at the Races
Saturday, May 22
Stan Spiegelman and Friends In Concert
Monday, May 24
Dr. John A. Gable Lecture Series 2010
Tuesday, May 25
Friday, May 21
Author to Visit Mill Neck
Jennifer Rosner, author of the book, If A Tree Falls: A Family’s Quest to Hear and Be Heard, will be visiting the Mill Neck Manor School for the Deaf from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Deaf Education Center Auditorium. She will be speaking about her experiences and autographing her book, which will be available for purchase at the event. The book traces the amazing journey of one mother’s love for her children. When her daughters are born deaf, with no known family history of deafness, Rosner searches for meaning. The journey takes her back generations through her family tree, until she discovers deaf ancestors. Her personal account of life’s unpredictable moments and her reflection on the experiences of her ancestors, are truly inspirational. Light refreshments will be served. Entry limited. Call or email to secure a seat. Contact Francine Bogdanoff 628-4214 or fbogdanoff@millneck.org.
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.
Sunday, May 23
Operalive!
The OperAlive! Ensemble, comprising an elite group of professional performers, will debut at historic Chelsea Mansion located on the Muttontown Preserve, from 4 to 7 p.m. The ensemble will perform works by Beethoven, Bizet, Handel, Mozart and Verdi. OperAlive! includes performers who have appeared on stage at Alice Tully Hall, Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center, New York Grand Opera, and the Smithsonian Institute. Registration by phone is required (571-8551). The cost is $55 per person; $100 per couple, with checks payable to “Friends of Nassau County Recreation.” Payment can be mailed to: Chelsea Mansion, 34 Muttontown Ln., Muttontown, NY 11732. Patrons are requested to wear business attire.
Early Bird Walk
Takes place from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., focusing on the spring migration of birds in the woods and meadows. As part of the program, there will be a demonstration of bird banding, displays of captured birds (that will be subsequently released), and a discussion of migration patterns. The walk is approximately three miles over mostly flat terrain; participants are encouraged to bring binoculars. 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, May 24
Stan Spiegelman and Friends In Concert
Stan Spiegelman, Oyster Bay Civic Association vice president has a great avocation. He plays the trumpet in a “rehearsal band” one that plays for its own enjoyment – with occasional performances. There will be a performance of The Big Jazz Team, a 16-piece band, lead by Rich Legun; and featuring our own Stan Spiegel, from 8 to 9:30 p.m. at Christ Church – and its free. If you miss the concert on May 24, put a save the date post it in your book for June 21, when they will be returning to Christ Church.
Tuesday, May 25
Book Signing/Free Workshop
Don’t You Get It? Living With Auditory Learning Disabilities. An opportunity to attend a workshop and book signing with an author and contributing writers. This book defines auditory processing disorder (APD) in “user friendly terms” and allows readers to understand the differences between APD and Attention Deficit Disorder. Guidelines are provided to help avoid misdiagnosis and understand intervention strategies. 7:30 p.m. at the East Woods School, 31 Yellow Cote Rd., Oyster Bay. Call 651-2003.
Dr. John A. Gable Lecture Series 2010
Held by The Friends of Sagamore Hill. This program is free to the public and offers the opportunity to both hear and speak with experts on subjects and people related to our 26th President, Theodore Roosevelt, and Oyster Bay history. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the programs begin at 7:15 p.m. in the Christ Church Parish Hall, 61 East Main St. Following the lecture and brief discussion, light refreshments will be served and the public can meet with the speakers in an informal setting. Today’s lecture: Robert R. McMillan, author, TV host and former chairman of the Panama Canal Commission will present “Theodore Roosevelt, Panama and the Panama Canal,” discussing an insider’s look at the history (including the construction of the canal under Theodore Roosevelt), and the future of Panama and the Panama Canal.
Wednesday, May 26
N. Syosset-Woodbury Republican Club
Monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at The Woodlands at the TOB Course, South Woods Rd., Woodbury. The guest speaker will be the Chocolate Lady of Oyster Bay and special guest will be Town of Oyster Bay Councilwoman Rebecca Alesia. Coffee and refreshments will be served. For information on attending this event, contact 921-1000.
Monday, May 31
Memorial Day Parade
Quentin Roosevelt Post #4 of the American Legion will hold its 91st annual Memorial Day Parade. assembly time is 10 a.m. and the parade will start at 10:30 a.m. The assembly areas are along South St., Adams St. and Burtis Ave. If any group would like to participate or if anyone has an antique or classic car and would like to help transport veterans, contact Reginald Butt 922-7135. Prior to Memorial Day, the Legionnaires will have been distributing poppies at Stop & Shop and will have a table set up in front of the Legion building on South St. On May 30, the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars will hold services at four locations: Memorial Field, TR’s gravesite at Youngs Cemetery, Sagamore Hill at the memorial for Quentin Roosevelt, and in front of the Italian-American Club. On Memorial Day there will be a service by the water at Ships Point Ln., during the march and at the memorials in front of Town Hall East as the parade ends at the Derby-Hall Bandstand in Townsend Park.
Wednesday, June 2
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. Lecture: Oyster Bay has a very rich maritime history and John Hammond of the Oyster Bay Historical Society will educate and inform the audience about it.
Thursday, June 3
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 July 1, Aug. 5, Sept. 1, Oct. 7, Nov. 4 and Dec. 2.
