A Family Ice Cream Social
Friday, June 18
John P. Humes Japanese Stroll Garden
Sunday, June 19
Blood Drive
Tuesday, June 22
Friday, June 18
A Family Ice Cream Social
It’s time to celebrate the end of the school year and the beginning of summer with a “Family Ice Cream Social” at the Boys & Girls Club of Oyster Bay-East Norwich from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Join club members, along with their family and friends, to participate in this family event hosted by the club‘s Parents’ Council and sponsored by Oyster Bay Dunkin’ Donuts/Baskin Robbins. Club members and their guests are invited to enjoy delicious Baskin Robbins ice cream, topped with their favorite treats. Stop by the Clubhouse today in order to register. This event is free, however, in order to attend, at least one participant must be club member. A fee of $35 and completion of the membership application by a parent/guardian is all that is required to join. Parents must provide supervision for their children and guests. Call Valerie Buscemi 922-9285, ext. 19.
Sunday, June 19
Herp Day
An opportunity to learn about herps with a representative from the Long Island Herpetological Society. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium, 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor. General Admission. Call 692-6768 for further information.
John P. Humes Japanese Stroll Garden
Located at 347 Oyster Bay Rd., Mill Neck, provides a retreat for passive recreation and contemplation. Moving through the garden, where the views, textures and balance of elements have been planned following Japanese aesthetic principles, visitors experience a walking meditation inducing inner peace. The garden suggests a hillside landscape beside the sea, where gravel paths represent streams that form pools and cascades, eventually flowing into the ocean represented by a pond. Private tours are conducted on Thursdays and Fridays. Reservations are required for all tours. Call 676-4486. Open to the public Saturdays and Sundays from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (last admission 4 p.m.). Public guided tours followed by a demonstration of the Japanese tea ceremony are given at 10 a.m. Also on July 17, Sept. 11, Oct. 2, 16. Fee $12 per person.
Tuesday, June 22
Blood Drive
The Italian-American Citizens Club is holding a community blood drive at its headquarters, 48 Summit St, from 3 to 9 p.m. A spaghetti and meatball dinner will be served with every donation of blood. The blood drive is co-hosted by Gene King and Ernie Muller.
Saturday, June 26
Walk in the Woods
With the North Shore Land Alliance. Space is limited. Registration recommended. To register and for directions call 626-0908 or andrea@northshorelandalliance.org. The walk takes place at the Fox Hollow Preserve, Oyster Bay Cove. Explore a variety of forest communities with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service biologist Louise Harrison. 1 p.m.
Wednesday, June 30
Muttontown Preserve Third Meeting
Join Saratoga Associates as they present a schematic layout of the site; and priorities of ideas to be implemented- the next step in their planning process for the Muttontown Preserve. 7:15 p.m. at the Hoffman Center. “We look forward to your continued public participation and feedback. This presentation builds on our earlier two public meetings in which we presented existing conditions information and solicited your thoughts and ideas on future programming priorities for the preserve,” said Alison Peckett of Saratoga Associations, Landscape Architects, Architects, Engineers, and Planners, P.C. Visit their website to refresh yourself on what was covered at their last two public meetings at http://www.saratogaassociates.com/ news/events.
Thursday, July 1
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 Aug. 5, Sept. 1, Oct. 7, Nov. 4 and Dec. 2.
