Tree Lighting at Planting Fields
Friday, December 10
Holiday Express
Saturday, December 11
OBHS Concert – Open House
Saturday, December 11
Friday, December 10
Tree Lighting at Planting Fields
Arboretum gates open at 5:30 p.m. for the tree lighting at 6 p.m. at Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park. This year, the magnificent 35-foot Japanese Umbrella Pine, located on the south side of the Camilla Greenhouse, will be lit. Santa and carolers will be there. Guests can view the holiday decorations at Coe Hall and 40 varieties of poinsettia displayed in the Main Greenhouse. Visit the Hay Barn Periwinkles Café in the Visitor Center. Park open until 8 p.m. Admission is free. Call 922-8600.
Saturday, December 11
Holiday Express
Meet Author Heather Worthington of Miles of Smiles – The Story of Roxey, The Long Island Rail Road Dog at the Oyster Bay Railroad Museum Visitor Center, at 102 Audrey Avenue for a family-friendly celebration with an operating model railroad, light refreshments, horse drawn carriage rides, raffles. Santa will be there on Sunday, Dec. 12.
Free Horse and Carriage Rides
Free Horse and Carriage Rides, noon to 4 p.m. Rides will depart every 15 minutes on a first come, first served basis from the Oyster Bay Railroad Museum, 102 Audrey Avenue on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 12.
Meet St. Nicholas
Meet St. Nicholas, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. St. Nicholas will make a special trip from the North Pole to greet guests at Raynham Hall Museum, located at 20 West Main Street. Children who come with their families will receive stocking stuffer gifts and holiday refreshments. Admission is $12 per family.
OBHS Concert – Open House
Oyster Bay Historical Society Holiday Open House, 4 to 7 p.m. begins with a gospel concert at the Hood A.M.E. Zion Church at 137 South Street. Then attend a Holiday Reception at the OBHS headquarters at 20 Summit Street in Oyster Bay.
Presents Performance/Workshop
Presented by the LI Violin Shop with internationally renowned electric violinist Mark Wood. 4 p.m. at the shop, 8 Elm St., Huntington (one block south of Main St. off New York Ave.). This exclusive 2-hour in-store event will feature a live performance by Mark Wood and a group lesson – players should bring their instruments. Attendees will be the first to see the new techniques and innovations from Wood Violins due to be released in 2011. Mr. Wood will also chat about his life as a professional musician. Admission is $5, one hundred percent of which will be donated to the NAMM Foundation’s Support Music program for young musicians – http://supportmusic.com. For more information, call 631-427-3569 or e-mail info@liviolinshop.com.
Sunday, December 12
Chamber Players International’s Planting Fields Series
Present the first concert of its 2010-2011 season, celebrating the holidays and the music of Franck and other great chamber music masters at 1 p.m. at Coe Hall on the grounds of Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park, 1395 Planting Fields Rd., Oyster Bay. The program will consist of Cesar Franck’s great Sonata for Violin and Piano along with other chamber music masterworks. Featured Chamber Players International performers will be Grammy-nominated violinist Anastasia Khitruk and pianist Elena Baksht. Tickets are $10 per person general admission. For reservations and information, call 877-444-4488.
LI Baroque Ensemble
Celebrates the holiday season with a program of world music including festive carols and songs of the last thousand years. The celebratory concert is performed with singers, Marion Beckenstein, soprano; Margo Grib, mezzo soprano; Michael Brown, tenor; and Jack Parton, bass; accompanied by Rachel Begley, recorders; Wayne Hankin, recorders, bagpipes; and Louis Schulman and John Mark Rozendaal, gambas. Concertgoers will hear rarely performed seasonal music from Spain, Early America, England, Germany, France and Portugal. 3 p.m. at Christ Church, Oyster Bay. Tickets $20 general admission; $15 seniors; $10 students and children. Tickets can be purchased by calling 631-724-7386.
Holiday Bird-Watching Hike
Hosted by Muttontown Preserve from 9 to 11 a.m. The two-hour guided hike, beginning at 9 a.m., will focus on birds that continue to make Long Island their home during the winter, including Brown Creepers, hawks, Nuthatches and woodpeckers. Attendees are encouraged to dress appropriately for the weather and 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.
Christmas Exhibit
The annual Christmas Exhibit at the Bayville Museum, School St., will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. This year’s exhibit will feature a collection of vintage finery. The collection is courtesy of the Rapelje families of Bayville and Glen Cove. The museum is open by appointment. Call 628-1439.
Upcoming Events
Oyster Bay Events
•Dec. 11, 12: Free Horse and Carriage Rides, noon to 4 p.m. Rides will depart every 15 minutes on a first-come, first-served basis from the Oyster Bay Railroad Museum, 102 Audrey Ave.
•Dec. 11: From 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. St. Nicholas will make a special trip from the North Pole to greet guests at Raynham Hall Museum, 20 W. Main St. Children who come with their families will receive stocking stuffer gifts and holiday refreshments. Admission is $12 per family.
•Dec. 11: Oyster Bay Historical Society Holiday Open House from 4 to 7 p.m. A program of gospel and seasonal music will be held at the Hood A.M.E. Zion Church, 137 South St. Then attend a Holiday Reception at the Oyster Bay Historical Society building, 20 Summit St.
•Dec. 11: The Artist Club Gallery opening. Doors open at 2 p.m. Reception 7 to 9 p.m. The newly opened Artist Club Gallery, 27 Berry Hill Rd., will have an exhibition, featuring work by artists Michael Cavayero, Kathryn Gardner, Odile Montel and Peter Weeks. This is a “silent auction” gallery where club members can bid for work in person, by phone or online.
•Dec.16: Stores will be open late. Free gift wrapping from noon to 4 p.m. at Buckingham’s Variety Store, 36 Audrey Ave., for any item purchased at an Oyster Bay or East Norwich store.
At the Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary
Programs will be held at the Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary & Audubon Center, 134 Cove Rd., Oyster Bay. Call 922-3200 or trsac@audubon.org:
•Dec. 11: Winter Tracking. Feet are neat. And can even tell us stories if we learn what to look for. By learning about the tracks of animals, we can start to see their behaviors and “stories” in the landscape. Learn some local animal tracks and look for clues in the woods to see who has passed through the area recently. All ages. 1 to 2 p.m. $2 members; $5 nonmembers.
•Dec. 12: Children ages 5 through 12 are invited to join the sanctuary staff for a day of fun while their parents shop, run errands or just enjoy the quiet. Sanctuary staff will lead children in nature games, viewing resident wildlife, completing nature crafts and decorating the Sanctuary with edible ornaments for wildlife. Children will even be able to make holiday gifts. Parents are welcome to drop off their children from noon to 3 p.m. $20 per child. Registration required.
•Dec. 18: Animals’ Holiday. The holidays are a time for sharing. The sanctuary will share stories of giving back to nature during this holiday season. Your help is needed to create handmade edible ornaments, which the wild birds and animals will feast on. You can then use them to decorate an outside tree in the sanctuary. Children can even make special holiday gifts for their loved ones. Guests can sample a variety of holiday treats baked with love by Sanctuary staff and volunteers. Families. 1 to 4 p.m. $5 per person; $20 per family includes all craft and gift materials and refreshments.
Portledge School Drop-In Days
All are invited to see early childhood and elementary school programs, tour the pastoral 60-acre campus, meet students and faculty, watch the fourth graders version of Mary Poppins and discover “The Portledge Experience.” For more information or to register, call the Admissions Department – Michael Coope 750-3202, Dr. Johan Johnson 750-3203, email jjohnson@portledge.org or visit www.portledge.org. The school is located at 355 Duck Pond Rd., Locust Valley. Dates are as follows: 9:15 a.m. on Dec. 14, Jan. 12, 26.
Ongoing Events
Designer’s Showcase Redefined
Through Dec. 12, an enticingly new Mill Neck Manor (40 Frost Mill Rd., Mill Neck) awaits. The Designer Showcase, presented by Mansions & Millionaires, features professional interior designers, artists, artisans and craftsmen. Each designer will innovate and interpret today’s lifestyle, adding a touch of the holiday season. “Many Faces of Mill Neck Manor” was conceived to show how interior designers can produce a harmonious variety of current design while respecting the superb architecture of Mill Neck Manor. See the latest interpretation of the designers rooms while assisting the beneficiary, Mill Neck Manor’s Early Childhood Center. Activities feature luncheon, tours, boutiques, a discovery shop and lectures. General admission $30; senior citizens $28; children 12 and under $7; children 3 years must be carried. Groups $26 per person (minimum 29 persons). Hours: Thursday, Friday 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Practical Support for Caregivers
Taking care of an elderly family member or friend is never easy. Doubleday Babcock Senior Center and Harbor House Assisted Living is offering an opportunity for individuals providing that care, the share their experiences and concerns. Practical suggestion and advice on handling stressful situations will be offered. The group, conducted by Edna Dormer, LMSW and professional geriatric care manager, will include discussions on Medicare, Medicaid, home care, long term care and care coordination. Meetings are held twice monthly on Mondays from 5 to 6 p.m. at 45 E. Main St. through Dec. 20. Admission is free. Refreshments will be served. Call 922-1770 or 624-0600.
Weekly Events
•Alcoholics Anonymous meets Sundays and Tuesdays from 8 to 10 p.m. at Christ Church, 61 E. Main St. For information call 922-6377. The AA meetings at YFCA is not currently being held.
•Play Bridge will be held at the OB-EN Library, 89 E. Main St., every Monday at 7 p.m. Bring a partner or come by yourself. Beginners welcome. Call 922-1212.
•Substance Abuse Groups meet at the Youth and Family Counseling Agency, 193 A, South St., on Wednesdays from 6 to 7 p.m. and from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Registration required. Call 922-6867.
Open Mike at Canterbury’s. Every Thursday enjoy the open mike night at Canterbury’s. Professional musicians and novices are invited to bring their instruments, voices, and friends to join him on stage or perform by themselves. Approximate starting time is 8:45 p.m. Call Mark 922-3214.
•Ballroom Dance at the Doubleday Babcock Senior Center, 45 E. Main St., every Friday from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. with instructor Vladimir Velev, an international ballroom dance champion. Learn to Cha Cha, Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango and more. Donation requested. Call 922-1770.
•Alanon meeting will be held every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Oyster Bay Presbyterian Church, East Main St. All are welcome.
•OBRM Preview Center. Every Saturday and Sunday visit the Oyster Bay Railroad Museum Preview Center and Turntable Railyard at 100 to 102 Audrey Ave. (just north of the gazebo/bandstand – on the right), where you will be directed to the turntable railyard- featuring a variety of refurbished train cars. Open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 558-7036.
Monthly Events
•Living Easier with Arthritis offered by Doubleday Babcock Senior Center, 45 E. Main St., in cooperation with the LI Arthritis Foundation, on the first Monday of each month at 2 p.m. Call Barbara 922-1770.
•Oyster Bay Quilting Group held on the fourth Tuesday of the month in the Green Room at the OB-EN Library, 89 Main St. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring a project and lunch.
•Lions Club of Oyster Bay meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. The club is a non-denominational group of men and women from all walks of life, brought together in the common interest of serving the community in the spirit of Lionism. Call 922-2967, e-mail OBLions@aol.com or visit www.lionwap.org/oysterbayny.
•Holistic Moms Network, a community of moms interested in natural health and mindful parenting. Held on the first Thursday of every month (or specific date) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Oyster Bay Community Center, Church St. All welcome. Call 624-2332. www.holisticmoms.org; www.northshoreholisticmom@yahoo.com.
•Getting Acquainted with Social Security. The Incorporated Village of Bayville is sponsoring a service for its retired residents as well as those who are considering retirement. Conducted by Village of Bayville resident, Vincent Serio, a recently retired Social Security Administration agent. There is no fee for this service, which will be provided on the first Thursday of the month at the Bayville Community Center, 88 Bayville Ave. Call 628-1439.
•American Rhododendron Society. Local chapter meeting on the third Thursday of the month at the Burns Horticultural Center, Planting Fields Arboretum. Call Chas Rasweiler 334-4459 or Jim Fry 631-754-2412.
•Free Guided Nature Tours held on the first and third Saturdays of every month, rain or shine, at the Hoffman Center, 6000 Route 25A, Muttontown. Visitors should meet their guide at the entrance at 12:50 p.m. Gate locked when tour begins. No pets or children under the age of 10 are permitted. Call 922-3290.
Ongoing Programs
Adult Day Care
Jones Manor, 59 Bayville Ave., Bayville, is a licensed to provide Adult Day Care and Short Term/Respite Care to the elderly and their caregivers. It is a safe, supervised environment where your loved one will be comfortable and have the companionship of peers and receive personal attention. The length of stay is determined by your particular needs. Call 628-1350.
Bayville Sports Program
The Incorporated Village of Bayville Adult Basketball and Volleyball Programs include: older teens and adults basketball on Monday and Thursday evenings from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. and coed volleyball, Wednesday night from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Activities are held at the Bayville Intermediate School. Call 628-1439.
Earle-Wightman House
At 20 Summit St. Open Tuesday to Friday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Saturdays: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. and Sundays: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Call 922-5032. Donation requested.
OB-EN Boys & Girls Club
Located at 1 Pine Hollow Rd., Oyster Bay. Call Valerie Buscemi 922-9285, ext. 19. Experience all that the club has to offer. Events include Nitromania, movie nights, Karaoke nights, summer, spring, winter and February Day Camps, basketball and handball programs and much more. The Junior and Senior Gamesrooms are fully equipped with big screen televisions, pool and ping pong tables, foosball and comfy couches to just hang out. Enjoy open gym nights and competitive sports. Stop by the clubhouse and pick up a membership application (parental signature required). Member fee is $35/
Coast Guard Auxiliary
The Coast Guard Auxiliary has formed a new Flotilla in the Oyster Bay area. Members are needed to assist the Coast Guard in performing new Homeland Security missions and to implement the Coast Guard’s many recreational boating safety programs. No experience or boat required. Training will be provided. Call Rich Light 628-1527 or Jaime Van Dyke 631-254-7539.
Day Break Program
The Doubleday Babcock Senior Center holds its Day Break program in the Christ Church’s Parish Hall, 61 E. Main St. Call 558-7211. The program is open five days a week from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. A nutritious lunch is served every day as well as an afternoon snack. Roundtrip transportation is offered. Call DBSC 922-1770.
Senior Dinner Discount
Members of Doubleday Babcock Senior Center can enjoy a $12 meal that includes main entree, soft drink, coffee or tea, tax, and gratuity. You need a reservation for this special offer. Call 922-1770.
Oyster Bay Historical Society
Located at 20 W. Main St. The museum is open Tuesdays through Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. Call 922-5032.
Mrs. Jones’ Attic
Located at 59 Bayville Ave., Bayville, Open Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Donations and volunteers welcome. Proceeds benefit residents of Jones Manor Adult Home. Call 628-1350.
Museums
•Bayville Village Museum, 34 School St., open Tuesdays and Friday from 1 to 3 p.m. Closed Saturdays. For appointments call Gladys Mack 628 8975 or Thomas Alfano 628-1439.
•Raynham Hall Museum, 20 West Main St. Open Tuesday to Sunday: 1 – 5 p.m. (Memorial Day through Labor Day noon to 5 p.m.). Summer hours: noon to 5 p.m. Call 922-6808. Admission $4 and $3 for seniors and students. Children under 6 are free.
•Townsend Society Museum, 107 East Main St., OB. Open Saturdays from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call 922-5434.
•Whaling Museum, Main St., Cold Spring Harbor. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and holiday Mondays. Admission $6 adults; $5 students and seniors; $19 families; military, members, children under 5 free. Sunday 11 a.m. to noon by donation. Call 631-367-3418.
LV Neighborhood Watch
Membership drive is underway. The Locust Valley Neighborhood Watch invites all Locust Valley residents, businesses and associations to join. Current dues for the year are set at $20. Call 676-6152 to receive membership information or e-mail LVNW@mail.com.
Planting Fields Arboretum
Open daily (except Christmas Day) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Parking $6. Call 922-8600. Main Greenhouse hours 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Camellia Greenhouse hours 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Garden Gift Shop hours daily 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Coe Hall Historic House Museum hours daily noon to 3:30 p.m. for guides tours. Garden tours offered daily at 2 p.m., weather permitting. Fee $5 adults; $3.50 seniors; $1 children 7 to 12. $6 per car parking fee additional. Handicapped accessible. Located on Planting Fields Rd. Call 922-9210 or visit www.plantingfields.org.
Rotary Rides
The Oyster Bay Charitable Fund’s “Rotary Rides” permanent phone number is 922-2650. Disabled community members needing a ride to a medical appointment, procedure or the like are encouraged to call the above number to request an application for service. Once approved, transportation will be arranged with the Hendrickson Bus Corporation, which is providing specialized vehicles for a fraction of the cost to the Charitable Fund. Donations are needed to help continue this invaluable service. Your tax-deductible gift to the Oyster Bay Charitable Fund will enable a handicapped individual to regain his/her independence. If you would like to make a donation, mail it to the: Oyster Bay Charitable Fund, P.O. Box 132, Oyster Bay, NY 11771. Be sure to enter “Rotary Rides” in the memo line.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
The Old Orchard Museum and grounds. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Sept. through May. Guided tours will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Entrance to the home is permitted by guided tour only. Tickets are sold at the Visitor Center/Bookstore. $5 per person. Children 16 and under are free. Call 922-4788.
Sailboat Racing
All are welcome to participate in these evening races within the Oyster Bay and Cold Spring Harbor area. After the races, gather back at the club for refreshments and stories of that evening’s race. It is a great way to begin, whether for a skipper new to racing or a novice just wanting to assist as part of the crew. Open to all sailboats of Oyster Bay who register with Sagamore’s Race Committee. You do not have to be a member of Sagamore Yacht Club to join the Wednesday night racing program. Race starting time is 6:30 p.m. For more information, call Mike 768-0932.
Village Church Thrift Shop
The Village Church of Bayville Thrift Shop, 9 Mountain Ave., Bayville. Come and see all new items in the shop. Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 628-2737.
The Waterfront Center
Located at 1 West End Ave., Western Waterfront. Call 922-SAIL or visit www.thewaterfrontcenter.org. Ongoing programs: Learn to sail; junior summer programs; rentals; school and Scout group programs; an extensive program guide is available. Charters on the historic oyster sloop Christeen are offered. Call for fees and dates.
