Portledge School Fall Open House
Saturday, November 6
Acappella Challenge
Saturday, November 6
An Evening with Dr. Shefali Tsabary
Tuesday, November 9
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.
Acappella Challenge
The Fifth Annual Collegiate Acappella Challenge willl be held at the OBHS Performing Arts Center, 150 E. Main St. Catch the action as some of the finest collegiate acappella groups (New Paltz Absolute Acappella, Stony Brook University High C’s, UConn Chordials, Queens College Tizmorat and SUNY Albany Serendipity) – sound off against each other in this juried, voice only (no instruments), singing competition. The show starts at 8 p.m. (doors open at 7:30). For complete information and to purchase tickets visit www.obenschools.org.
Tuesday, November 9
An Evening with Dr. Shefali Tsabary
Presented by the Parent Program Committee of Portledge School at 7 p.m., Bahnik Hall, Portledge School, 355 Duck Pond Rd., Locust Valley. Admission is free and is open to the public. Babysitting will be provided. Dr. Tsabary is the author of the new internationally renowned parenting book, The Conscious Parent: Transforming Ourselves, Empowering Our Children.
Saturday, November 13
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. Nov. 13: Autumn Bulb Planting. Fall is the perfect time to plant bulbs to enjoy early spring color in your community. 10 a.m. at The Farm at Oyster Bay (aka Littauer), Oyster Bay Cove.
Sunday, November 14
LI Flute Festival
Sponsored by the LI Flute Club at Oyster Bay High School from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The day offers many different opportunities to play and meet other flutists from the area. The festival is for flutists of all ages from students who have only played a year to professional teachers and amateur flute lovers. Guest artists will be the flute and piccolo players of the West Point Band of the U.S. Military Academy. Staff Sergeant Diana Powers and Staff Sergeant Torin Olsen will be giving a lecture and concert at 2 p.m. All festival participants will attend a master class on NYSSMA solos and play in an ensemble on their level. Also featuring Hofstra Flute Choir, a body mapping workshop, flute player Sergeant Pamela Sheryll-Pfeil, a performance by all participants and the grand finale of Bach’s Meditation. Fee $30 per person. Call Amy Kempton 676-3045 or e-mail at lifluteclub@aol.com.
Wednesday, November 17
LINSHA Annual Meeting
The LI North Shore Heritage Area is holding its annual meeting at Chelsea Mansion on the Muttontown Preserve, 34 Muttontown Ln., East Norwich, at 7 p.m. Jennifer Sappell, LINSHA executive director said, “Here is an opportunity for you to embrace a comprehensive, regional vision for the future of LI’s North Shore – preserving, protecting and enhancing our cultural, historical and natural resources. As local governments and residents come together, the quality of life of the entire region benefits. Your attendance at the meeting provides an opportunity to have an impact on the future of our Heritage Area.” To RSVP or for directions call 628-1066.
Sunday, November 21
Native American Games
Join Dan Kriesberg, inspiring naturalist and science teacher, in the Bailey Arboretum woods. Fun for the whole family. 2 to 3 p.m. No charge, donations appreciated. The Children’s Habitat is open every day, year-round. Go to www.baileyarboretum.org or call 571-8020.
