Colors in the Forest
Sunday, October 24
Naturally Speaking Lecture Series
Wednesday, October 27
Do You Love To Knit or Crochet?
Saturday, October 30
Sunday, October 24
Colors in the Forest
Join Dan Kriesberg, inspiring naturalist and science teacher, and explore Bailey Arboretum’s (Lattingtown) trails, from 2 to 3 p.m., as part of the annual Pumpkin Festival (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Fun for the whole family. No charge, donations appreciated. The Children’s Habitat is open every day, year-round. Go to www.baileyarboretum.org or call 571-8020.
Concert
Misha and Cipa Dichter, piano duo, presented by Ridotto concerts “with a Touch of Theatre.” The two-piano program features Mozart’s Fantasie for Musical Clockwork, Shostakovich Concertino and music by Liszt, Copland-Bernstein and Rachmaninoff’s Suite no. 2. 4 p.m. in Old First Church, on Route 25A, Huntington. Ticket prices are $20. Call 631-385-0373 or visit www.Ridotto.org.
Save the Children LI Council
Invites you to attend the 2010 Banbury Symposium See Where the Good Goes at 5 p.m. in the Grace Auditorium, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor. Light refreshments to follow. Moderator N.J. Burkett. Panelists: Carlos Cardenas, MA, MD, MPH, Save the Children, Guatemala country director; Steve A.N. Goldstein, MA, MD, Ph.D., professor of pediatrics, University of Chicago; Anne M. Mulcahy, chair of the board of Save the Children; Mary Beth Powers, Save the Children, Newborn & Child Survival campaign chief. Tickets $25 each. Free for students. Call 516-367-1017 or 631-549-3444.
Wednesday, October 27
Naturally Speaking Lecture Series
“Planting Fields and Coe Hall. Henry B. Joyce, executive director of Planting Fields Foundation, will discuss the origins of the estate and the mansion and their relationship to other great English and American country houses of the 19th and 20th centuries. 7 p.m. at the Hoffman Center, Muttontown. Refreshments served. $10. Call for reservations 922-8676.
Saturday, October 30
Do You Love To Knit or Crochet?
New Knitting Group is forming and its first meeting will be at 1 p.m. in the Oyster Bay Library. Patterns will be supplied or bring your own. The items created will be given to Care to Knit for donation to hospitals and other charities. Admission is free. Any questions, call 796-9609 or email theknitanistas@yahoo.com.
Penny Auction
The United Methodist Church is re-creating one of its iconic fundraisers, its Penny Auction which will be repeated as part of the anniversary celebration. It is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the new location, The Village Church, 9 Mountain Ave., Bayville. Because the event is primarily for fun and fellowship, the church is maintaining the traditional prices. Admission is $8 as it was in the past and includes free refreshments and 10 auction tickets. Additional tickets will be on sale 10 for $1. For information or directions readers may contact our church office 671 0534.
Wednesday, November 3
Friends of the Bay Lecture Series
Historian and divemaster Adam Grohman will take attendees “Down in the Sound – Diving into Long Island Sound History.” A “virtual voyage” into the maritime history of the Long Island Sound and local waters. Utilizing a “from the bottom” perspective Grohman will provide for an “in depth” dive into ship and aircraft wrecks, maritime disasters, and other interesting aspects of our local waters. Lectures are held at 2 Townsend Square (111 South St.) and begin promptly at 7:30. Free and open to the public. Donations in support of the lecture series and other programs are encouraged.
Thursday, November 4
Art Walks
“First Thursdays Night On The Town” features art, food, wine, and music. Other businesses and sites in town will be displaying artwork. Local restaurants will be exhibiting art and are offering a percentage off on meals, wine tastings and more. Live music entertainment is scheduled. Cafes and restaurants will remain open late for dessert and coffee. Also on Dec. 2.
Saturday, November 6
Portledge School Fall Open House
All are invited to tour the pastoral 63-acre campus, meet students, faculty and alumni, ask questions, and discover “The Portledge Experience.” Noon to 2 p.m. at 355 Duck Pond Rd., Locust Valley. For more information or directions, call Michael Coope 750-3202, Dr. Johan Johnson 750-3203 or visit www.portledge.org.
