St. John’s of Lattingtown Alice in Wonderland
Saturday, September 18
Cold Spring Harbor Antiques Show
Sunday, September 19
Secret Treasure From TR’s Basement
Thursday, September 23
Saturday, September 18
Alice in Wonderland Theme Fair
Don’t be late for a very important date! The 58th Annual Fall Fair at St John’s of Lattingtown, Overlook and Old Tappan Rds., Locust Valley, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $5 donation per person; children under 12 free. Previews will begin at 9:15 a.m. with a donation of $20. For this event Alice in Wonderland is the chosen story. All children, and the young at heart, are invited to dress in costume as one of the characters. There will be a parade of characters at 2:30 p.m. and prizes will be given for the most creative costumes. At 11 a.m. there will be a parade of bagpipers as the Gordon Highlanders perform and at 1:30 p.m. Magician David Funn will entertain. There will be antiques, collectibles, jewelry, plants, baked goods, Christmas items, a silent auction, sporting goods, books, children toys, games, bouncy rides, and lots of food, from bagels and coffee for breakfast to hamburgers, hot dogs and roasted corn for lunch. Call 671-3226.
Sunday, September 19
Antiques Show
Harborview Park, Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor, hosts the Annual Cold Spring Harbor Fire Department’s Antiques Show from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Featuring original maps and postcards of Long Island, ephemera, folk art, country cottage furnishings, vintage linen, white ironstone, primitives, unusual architectural items, ‘50s Modern Movement, original art and sculpture, vintage clothing, textiles, ladies accessories, gentlemen’s sporting goods, estate and costume jewelry, silver, Native American artifacts and more. Snack bar. Donation $5. Call Elias Pekale Shows 868-2751.
Thursday, September 23
Gala Night by The Bay
All interested members of the public are invited and welcome to share a Gala Friends Night by The Bay with The Friends of Sagamore Hill from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Sagamore Yacht Club in Oyster Bay for a buffet supper and a presentation of “Secret Treasures from TR’s Basement.” Artifacts and treasures, never before seen or publicly displayed from Theodore Roosevelt’s home will be presented by staff from the Sagamore Hill National Historic Site and guests will also enjoy cocktails and a buffet supper overlooking Oyster Bay harbor. Space is limited. Reservations and admission are by advance donation of $75 per person by Sept. 16 to: The Friends of Sagamore Hill, PO Box 270; Syosset, NY 11791. Call 364-1869. All donations support The Friends of Sagamore Hill.
Friday, September 24
Family Bingo Night
Boys and Girls Club of Oyster Bay-East Norwich members, their families, and friends will gather at the Clubhouse to celebrate “Boys & Girls Club Day for Kids” with a fun-filled Family Bingo Night. This free event is being hosted by the club’s Parents’ Council. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. and is open to all club members and their families. Prizes will be available for youngsters who win and shout out “B-I-N-G-O!” There will be refreshments available for purchase and families can pre-order dinner packages for the evening. The club is looking for parents to volunteer as Bingo callers and to assist with the distribution of prizes. Note that at least one participant must be a club member and that parents must provide supervision for their families and guests. Call Valerie Buscemi 922-9285, ext. 19.
2010 Public Concert Series
Presented by the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory at 6 p.m. in the Grace Auditorium, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, One Bungtown Rd., Cold Spring Harbor. Program: Hahn-Bin, winner of the 2008-09 Young Concert Artists International Auditions. Hahn-Bin earned his diploma in 2009 from the Juilliard School, where he worked with Itzhak Perlman and Catherine Cho. He has been working with Mr. Perlman at the Perlman Music Program since 2002 and performed the Dvorak Piano Quintet with him at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 2008. Hahn-Bin plays an 1825 J. F. Pressenda violin from the Mandell Collection of Southern California. In addition to playing the violin, Hahn-Bin works regularly on creating visual artworks and composing poetry. Individual tickets will be sold at the door in Grace Auditorium for $20. Call 367-8455 to reserve seats.
Saturday, September 25
Grenville Baker Boys & Girls Club Day for Kids
At Grenville Baker Boys & Girls Club, 135 Forest Ave. Locust Valley, from 1 to 5 p.m. Rain or shine. There will be plenty of activities and entertainment for the entire family, including pony rides, carnival games and exciting inflatable rides. Admission is free and each child will receive a free T-shirt. For more information call 676-1460, ext. 16.
Deaf Comedienne Trix Bruce to Perform
Mill Neck Services announces a very special show with renowned deaf comedienne Trix Bruce at the Mill Neck Manor Deaf Education Center auditorium, 40 Frost Mill Rd., Mill Neck. An American Sign Language performer, teacher, workshop presenter and actress, Trix will perform a show entitled “The Hearing World Around Me,” at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. At the live, one deaf-woman show, Trix will thrill the audience with her charismatic humor, experience and insight. A voice interpreter will be provided at the show. One RID CEU (Continuing Education Unit) clock hour will also be provided to interpreters. For more information, or to reserve tickets in advance, call 922-3818, ext. 249, or email Loretta Murray at deafmns@aol.com.
English Equivalents Workshop
Mill Neck Interpreter Service will host a workshop entitled “English Equivalents: Whoa! Train Zoom Gone. Did You See What She Signed? What Did She Mean by That and How Can I Say it in English?” featuring American Sign Language performer, teacher, workshop presenter and actress Trix Bruce. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Mill Neck Manor Deaf Education Center auditorium, 40 Frost Mill Rd., Mill Neck. Sponsored by Bruce, the workshop is free to all MNIS interpreters. The fee for non-MNIS interpreters is $75. The Professional Studies program is offered for 0.6 CEUs at the little/no to some content level at the cost of $10 per participant (in addition to the workshop fee). Lunch will be provided. For information or to sign up, contact Judi Rackovitch 322-2325 or Jrackovitch1@att.blackberry.net. Registration deadline Sept. 24. Checks may be made payable to Mill Neck Interpreter Service. Send payment to Mill Neck Interpreter Service, 501 S. Broadway, Suite A, Hicksville, NY 11801, Attn: Judi Rackovitch.
Sunday, September 26
Community Equestrian Event
Presented by the Nassau Suffolk Horsemen’s Association and the Muttontown Horsemen’s Association. Free pony rides and refreshments, performances and demonstrations by the Islip Horsemen’s Drill Team, NY Natural Equestrians, Rough Riders. Fun for kids and adults. Vendor tables. Free for all. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Muttontown Preserve, Route 106, Muttontown. Call 922-8245.
Nature Adventures
Amazing Animal Adaptations. Come and explore Bailey Arboretum’s, trails with Dan Kriesberg, inspiring naturalist and science teacher. Fun for the whole family. No charge, donations greatly appreciated. 2 to 3 p.m. The Children’s Habitat is open every day, year-round, and you can bring a picnic. Bailey Arboretum, Lattingtown, www.baileyarboretum.org. Call 571-8020.
Thursday, September 30
Career Fair
Senator Marcellino’s free Career Fair will not only bring job seekers and potential employers together, you can also get information on job training programs, resume writing, career counseling and more. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the South Huntington Library, 145 Pidgeon Hill Rd., Huntington Station. For questions or if you are currently working for a company and would like to host a free table at the fair, contact Angela Rivera at Senator Carl Marcellino’s office, 250 Townsend Sq., or call 922-1811.
