Friday Nights at the Hay Barn
Friday, February 18
Free Nature Tours
Saturday, February 19
Model Railroading Museum
Saturday, February 19
Friday, February 18
Friday Nights at the Hay Barn
Features hot food cool music. Let’s all help bring back those magic nights of music. Show your support and come out to enjoy the singular experience that seasoned musicians can bring to you in this timeless iconic setting. Every Friday night, candlelights and exquisite food awaits you at the Hay Barn at Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park. The evening features outstanding live music to bring you back to another age of dining and entertainment. The menu offers fried calamari, LI oysters, chicken wings, BBQ Ribs, skirt steak, paninis and other delectable and pleasing plates – prepared by Periwinkles Catering. 7:30 to 11 p.m. There is a full premium bar, fine wine and extensive beer selections. For information call 922-5700. Free admission; musician donation appreciated. Feb. 18: Mark Mancini; Feb. 25: Amy & John, Chip Off the Record.
Saturday, February 19
Free Nature Tours
Enjoy a guided nature walk on the trails throughout the year on the first and third Saturday of every month at the Hoffman Center Nature Preserve and Wildlife Sanctuary, 6000 Northern Blvd., Muttontown (between Route 106 and 107 – just west of Martin Viette Nursery). Meet the guide at the site entrance at 12:50 p.m. Gate locked when tour begins. No pets, no children under 10 years of age or organized groups permitted. Rain or shine. No registration required. Visit www.hoffmancenter.org. Also on March 5, 19.
Model Railroading Museum
Will be hosting its annual operating show on Feb. 19 and 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Marcus Christ Hall, 1420 Jericho Tpke., New Hyde Park (corner of Jericho Tpke. and New Hyde Park Rd.). It will consist of operating railroads in HO and N scale, an interactive classic Lionel O scale, operating live steam locomotives in G scale and other exhibits. Admission is free; donations to the museum are appreciated. The building is handicapped accessible. Call 775-6362.
President’s Day Celebration
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site in partnership with the Friends of Sagamore Hill and Eastern National will host Edmund Morris, best-selling author of the Theodore Roosevelt trilogy at Christ Church Parish Hall in Oyster Bay at 1:30 p.m. Mr. Morris will discuss and read from his latest book Colonel Roosevelt and host a question and answer session. He will sign his book following the discussion. Copies of Colonel Roosevelt will be available for purchase. At the conclusion of the event, complimentary snacks and light refreshments will be available courtesy of the Friends of Sagamore Hill. Activities will conclude by 3:30 p.m. Information and directions to Christ Church can be found at www.christchurchoysterbay.org/ or by calling 922-4788.
Wednesday, February 23
Portledge School Winter Wonders Family Day
Children (in Kindergarten through fifth grade) and their parents are invited to a free, hands-on Winter Wonders nature walk and activities program. Led by beloved science teacher, Evie Sarles, the morning will be filled with winter-themed storytelling, a nature walk (weather permitting) where children will explore animals in winter, animal tracks and build a mini shelter, and have a healthy snack. In case of bad weather, an alternate program, including science games, related art projects, music and more, is planned. 9:30 to 11 a.m. at 355 Duck Pond Rd., Locust Valley, For more information and to register, contact Michael Coope 750-3202 or Dr. Johan Johnson 750-3203 or email jjohnson@portledge.org or visit www.portledge.org. RSVP required by Feb. 17.
Saturday, February 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. Program: Favorite LI Sound Waterfowl Hotspots. Join the Huntington-Oyster Bay Audubon Society President Stella Miller and Youth Outreach Committee co-chair Brent Bomkampp on this multi-site winter waterfowl program. Meet at the Nature Conservancy’s Uplands Farm and carpool from there.
Camellia Weekend
Planting Fields celebrates its rare collection of 200 colorful winter flowering camellia trees the weekend of Feb. 26 and 27, each day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the Camellia Greenhouse. The gorgeous red, white and pink blooms are an extraordinary winter feast for the eyes. Entrance to the park and to the Camellia House is free to all. The mansion at Coe Hall will be open ($5 per person; members and children under 12 free). 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Continuous activities include the Mad Hatters Tea Party, hosted by the Mad Hatter himself. Tea is made from leaves of the camellia tree, hence the all day, both days, Tea Party, especially for children and families. Coe Hall activities include refreshments, children’s crafts and caricaturist. Lecture at 2 p.m. in the Great Hall, Charles Cresson, camellia expert and horticultural lecturer, “Growing Hardy Camellias.” Call 922-8682.
Chamber Players International
Planting Fields Series will present the second concerts of the season, celebrating the arboretum’s Camellia Gardens with great chamber music on Feb. 26 and 27 from noon and 3 p.m. each day at the garden’s greenhouses on the grounds of Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park, 1395 Planting Fields Rd., Oyster Bay. The program will consist of a variety of classic flute duets, performed by the renowned Sally Shorrock and guest flutists each day.
Thursday, March 3
Art Walk First Thursday
Art Walk features an international spectrum of contemporary artists. Get some artistic inspiration as you visit local art galleries. 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. The evening will begin with Chase Edwards Gallery, 15 E. Main St. (802-0655) and continues at Atelier Gallery, 9 E. Main St.; Art (that matters), 55 W. Main St. (917-769-9921); The Teaching Studios of Oyster Bay, 115 Audrey Ave. (971-597-2404); and The Artist Club Gallery, 29 Berry Hill Rd. will also be open. Art will also be available for viewing at various downtown merchants, including Canterbury Ales, Jack Halyards and Wild Honey. The Oyster Bay Main Street Association office (17 Audrey Ave.) will also be displaying the works of local artists, with refreshments served. Visit Think Long Island crafts gallery at Buckingham’s Variety Store. See the Art Walk map for additional locations and information (available at any one of the gallery locations). For more information, contact Bonnie at 802-0655.
Upcoming Events
Mill Neck to Host Second Blue Jean Ball
The Mill Neck Family of Organizations announces the second “Blue Jean Ball – Texas Style!,” a fresh western spin on the regular Casino Royale, to be held on March 5 at the North Hills Country Club in Manhasset from 6:30 to 11:30 pm. Dress in your best jeans and jewels and enjoy Tex Mex cuisine, a Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament, a shooting gallery, a rodeo roper, horseshoes, live music, line dancing, best-dressed cowboy couple awards, cocktails, a 50/50 drawing and chances to win fabulous prizes. The event fee is $150 per person. The fee for Texas Hold’em players is $250 per person. For more information, or to reserve an event entry, call 628-4243. To sponsor the ball visit http://www.millneck.org/right_sidebar/assets/MN_Event%20Spons%20Opps_2010.pdf. The casual event will benefit the Mill Neck Manor Early Childhood Center, Mill Neck Manor School for the Deaf and Mill Neck Services.
Passion for Fashion Show
The Mill Neck Family of Organizations, along with the Mill Neck Manor Alumni Association, will host a “Passion for Fashion Show” on April 3 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the historic Mill Neck Manor House. Wearing the latest designer fashions from the renowned Brooks Brothers line, models will promenade down the manor’s enchanting staircase, and boutiques and jewelry will be available on the first floor. Guests may also partake in stylish and not-to-be missed raffles, a delicious brunch and cocktails. The event fee is $45 per person. Proceeds will benefit the Mill Neck Family of Organizations. For more information, or to reserve a fashionable seat, call 628-4243. To sponsor the Fashion Show visit http://www.millneck.org/right_sidebar/assets/MN_Event%20Spons%20Opps_2010.pdf. For more information about the Mill Neck Family of Organizations call 922-4100.
Weekly Events
•Alcoholics Anonymous closed step meeting Sundays at 8 p.m. and open meeting at the same time. On Wednesdays at 8 p.m. there is a beginner’s meeting and a closed discussion meeting. Any one can attend the open meetings. The closed meetings are for anyone who has a desire to stop drinking. The meetings are held at Christ Church, 61 E. Main St. For information call 922-6377.
•Play Bridge will be held at the OB-EN Library, 89 E. Main St. Meets every Monday at 7 p.m. Bring a partner or come by yourself. Beginners welcome. Call 922-1212.
•Alanon meeting will be held every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Oyster Bay Presbyterian Church, East Main St. All are welcome.
•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.
•Clutterers Anonymous, a 12-step self-help group, offers help and support to those who have clutter problems in their homes or workplace. Meets weekly on Thursdays from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 265 Asbury Ave., Westbury and also the 1st and 3rd Friday from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the School of the Community Reformed Church, 90 Plandome Rd., Manhasset. There are no dues or fees. For more information, email CLAWestbury@yahoo.com, call (866) 800-3881 or visit www.ClutterersAnonymous.net.
•Bingo Games every Friday at 7:15 p.m. at Knights of Columbus Hall, 83 Sea Cliff Ave., Glen Cove. $1,500 in cash prizes. Door prizes and progressive on last game. Smoke-free environment. Call 676-1828 for further info.
•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.
•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
•Jewish War Veterans, Gieir-Levitt Post #655 invite all Jewish war veterans to join them at the Mid-Island Y JCC, 45 Manetto Hill Rd., Plainview, at 9 a.m. on the second Sunday of every month. Call Larry Sklar 942-3327.
•Young at Heart Parkinson’s Support Group meeting from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on the fourth Sunday of the month in the cafeteria on the ground level, near the emergency room at North Shore University Hospital at Syosset, 221 Jericho Tpke. Open to patients, caregivers or anyone interested in learning about Parkinsons. Call Debbie 390-9454.
•Meet the Doctors. Focusing on education, Premiere OBGYN will sponsor a Meet the Doctors program on the first Tuesday of each month from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at 79 Froelich Farm Blvd., Woodbury. Women who are planning a pregnancy or are already expecting can join Drs. Prince, Brooks and Flynn and have their questions answered on conception and a safe pregnancy.
•Alzheimer’s Support Group. Are you a caregiver who would like to share your experience with others? There is strength in knowing you are not alone. Join this support group at 7 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month in the Adult Day Health Care Program Room at the Cold Spring Hills Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, 378 Syosset-Woodbury Rd., Woodbury. Call Sheldon Rybak, RCSW/ACSW 622-7770.
•Golf for Single Adults, a group of 50 + single seniors meet the third Tuesday of every month, at 7:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, Sunnyside Blvd., Exit 46 off the LIE, Plainview. For info call 942-4228. The group plays on courses, mostly in Suffolk on the weekends as well as during the week.
•Oyster Bay Quilting Group held on the fourth Tuesday of the month in the Green Room at the OB Library, 89 Main St. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring a project and lunch.
•Syosset Day Chapter/Homemakers Council of NC holds its business meetings the first Wednesday of the month (September through June) at 10:15 a.m. Classes are held on subsequent Wednesdays at 10 a.m. The Homemakers meet at St. Bede’s Episcopal Church, Berry Hill Rd., Syosset. All are welcome to join.
