A New Leaf-at Oyster Flix
Friday, May 13
Health Fair
Saturday, May 14
Classics Day
Sunday, May 15
Friday, May 13
Oyster Flix
Anybody remember the old Lyric Movie Theater on Audrey Ave.? It’s been about 30 years since downtown Oyster Bay had a movie theater, but starting in February there will be a modified version of a theater, 17 Audrey Ave. Come gather, eat, drink, watch and discuss. To celebrate this vibrant history, The Oyster Bay Main Street Association is offering a new film series called “Oyster Flix” with an initial run of classic movies filmed in part on the north shore of LI. Movie snax’ will be available but bring your own beverages. Films (shown at 7:30 p.m.) will be immediately followed by a group discussion hosted by a speaker. $5 suggested donation /per person at the door. Contact www.oysterbaymainstreet.org or 516-922-6982 for more information. Today’s film: A New Leaf.
Spring 2011 Business Initiative
The Town of Oyster Bay, in conjunction with the Nassau Community College business faculty, will be conducting a series of free informative seminars to help local business owners as they navigate through challenging economic times. Professor Jack Mandel of NCC’s Department of Marketing Retailing/Fashion/Interior Design, is the program coordinator. All of the seminars will take place in the Hearing Room of Oyster Bay Town Hall East, 54 Audrey Ave., Oyster Bay. To register or for more information call 624-7890. May 13: From 9 to 10:30 a.m., Professor Dawn DiStefano, of the Department of Marketing/Retailing/Fashion Interior Design, will talk about building your business with E-Commerce. From 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Professor Caroline Falconetti, CPA of the Department of Accounting/ Business Administration, will discuss making smart choices when it comes to cash.
Saturday, May 14
The Knitanistas
The meetings are held in the Oyster Bay Library at 1p.m. The main purpose of the group is to create projects for CaretoKnit who then distributes them to the needy. However, you are free to bring personal projects to work on too, so expertise can be shared. It will be a relaxed atmosphere allowing for the free exchange of ideas, experiences, thoughts and fun. If you don’t have supplies they will be provided for you. Refreshments will be served. If interested email Lisa @ theknitanistas@yahoo.com or call 796-9609. Also on May 28.
Spring Fair and Estate Sale
Rides, Bistro, raffles, bake sale, Garden Gazebo and new estate sale. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at East Woods School, 31 Yellow Cote Rd., Oyster Bay. Go to www.eastwoods.org. Also on May 15.
Race for Literacy
Brooke Jackman Foundation’s annual Race for Literacy fundraiser will be held at the Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School beginning at 10:15 a.m. Come for this fun 5K run/walk that will help us donate books, create literacy programs and build libraries all over the greater New York area. Dozens of prizes will be awarded to winners in all age categories, and each participant will receive a T-shirt and water bottle commemorating the event. Child under 10? No problem. Again this year, the free 1/4 mile Fun Run for future Olympians will begin with arts and crafts at 9:15 a.m. and the Fun Run starting at 9:45 with prizes for all awarded at the end.
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. May 14: Shu Swamp and Upper Francis Pond, Mill Neck. Huntington-Oyster Bay Audubon Society’s John Turner and Stella Miller will lead the group through these treasured preserves on a search for spring migrating birds and ephemeral plants. 8 a.m.
Chelsea Mansion Renaissance Faire
Featuring martial arts and sword demonstrations, fashion show depicting styles of the Tudor through Cavalier eras, demonstrations of period crafts, children’s games, archery, and a unique marketplace. Also on May 15.
Health Fair
Annual Oyster Bay Health Fair sponsored by NY State Senator Carl Marcellino and OB-EN Chamber of Commerce from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Audrey Ave. Visit over 100 exhibitors as they demonstrate their specialties. Whether it’s live entertainment, fitness demonstrations, health screenings, interactive children’s displays, sports, nutritious refreshments or just fun come and kickoff a Healthy & Fit Summer. For more information, contact Senator Marcellino’s office at 922-1811.
Sunday, May 15
Concerts at Christ Church
Presents The World in Song, Sarah Adams Hoover (soprano) and Arielle Levioff (pianist), music from around the world. 4 p.m. at Christ Church, 61 E. Main St.
Concert
Come and enjoy an afternoon of wonderful music at the Community United Methodist Church, 1300 Jericho-Oyster Bay Rd., East Norwich, at 5:30 p.m. The concert will feature The Milal Choir, a worldwide known 40-member choir who sing, play instruments and perform its famous Bell Choir. A free-will offering will be taken and a lite dinner will be served following the event. All are invited. Free. Call 922-0133.
Bailey Nature Adventures
Family Day + Amazing Amphibians. Bailey’s great spring event: tree climbing, music, food, animals, face painting, fairy houses and a chance to check out the frogs and salamanders in Bailey’s ponds and forests with Dan Kreisberg, inspiring naturalist and science teacher. May 15 from noon to 3 p.m. No charge; donations much appreciated. Bailey Arboretum, Lattingtown, www.baileyarboretum.org, 571-8020.
Classics Day
Featuring classic boats, trains, cycles, cars, and more. Exhibitions will take place in various locations of the hamlet, including Sagamore Yacht Club, the OB Railroad Museum rail-yard and historic train station, Oak Cliff Sailing Center, 20th Century Cycles and throughout downtown. Participating restaurants will also be offering discounts throughout the day. A walking map will be available for the event. All are welcome. Noon to 4 p.m.
Prescription Drug/Over the Counter Medication Drop Off
Via Town of Oyster Bay- for safe disposal of your unwanted drugs and medications). TOB Dept. of Public Works, 150 Miller Pl., Syosset (north service road of the LIE). 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 677-5943. Note: No liquid medications will be accepted.
Tuesday, May 17
OB-EN School District Budget Vote/Trustee Election
All day at OBHS.
Wednesday, May 18
Landmarks Preservation Commission
The Town of Oyster Bay Landmarks Preservation Commission meeting at 7 p.m. in the Town Board Hearing Room, Town Hall East, 54 Audrey Ave. The commission was formed to recommend sites and structures within the Town of Oyster Bay which have historical, architectural or antiquarian significance. For further information call the Department of Planning and Development 624-6200. Meetings will also be held on July 20, Sept. 21, Nov. 16.
Open House for Day Break
The community is invited to an Open House to learn more about The Life Enrichment Center at Oyster Bay’s “Day Break” adult day care program at 1 p.m. The program provides a special setting for older adults who need extra care with daily activities and offers respite to the family caregiver. In addition, caregiver support meetings are held twice monthly by the center’s social worker. The Open House will be held in Christ Church’s parish hall, 61 E. Main St. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call Ruth Humphreys 558-7211.
Thursday, May 19
Chinese Auction Benefit
The Life Enrichment Center at Oyster Bay, 45 E. Main St., will hold a Chinese Auction with extravagant themed baskets. The preview is from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The auction begins immediately after. Your $6 admission includes 25 tickets and coffee and cake. Larger ticket items are two for $5 and one for $3. Hot dogs, soft drinks and snacks will be sold while you await your winning number to be called. Bring friends. Call 922-1770 for more information.
Friday, May 20
Joint Civic Association Cocktail Party
To benefit the OB and EN Civic Associations. 7:30 p.m. at the Pine Hollow Country Club. $75/person. Make checks payable to “OB-ENCA Cocktail Party” and mail to Box 126, East Norwich, NY 11732. Auction/raffle items are much appreciated.
Opera Night
Chamber music at 7:30 p.m. Opera Night 8 p.m. at Christ Church, 61 E. Main St. $15 donation. Information: 631-261-8808.
Piano Recital
Presented by Xun Wang in the Grace Auditorium, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, One Bungtown Rd., Cold Spring Harbor, at 6 p.m. Individual tickets will be sold at the door in Grace Auditorium for $20. Call 367-8455 to reserve seats. Mr. Wang has performed in venues such as the Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center in Washington and the Wigmore Hall in London. He has also won first prize in Xin Hai National competition, the Stravinsky International Competition, the Senigalia International competition, the Gracewelsh International Competition and the Gina Bachauer International Piano (2002 and 2004) Competition at Juilliard.
Sunday, May 22
Rhododendron/Azalea Flower Show
Hosted by the American Rhododendron Society NY Chapter from noon to 4 p.m. in the Conference Center at Planting Fields Arboretum (922-9200). The public is welcome. Admission $8 arboretum nonmembers. Call Bruce or Marianne Feller 631-689-9498. Website: www.nyrhododendron.org.
Concert
The acclaimed Canta Libre Chamber Ensemble will be in concert at 4 p.m. at Christ Church, 61 East Main St. Repertoire for this concert will be chamber masterworks for flute, harp and strings, including Gabriel Pierne’s Voyage, George Gerswhin’s Lullaby and music by Bohuslav Martinu, Arthur Honegger, Nancy Gufstavson and Joseph Jongen. The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, call 922-6377 or visit http://christchurchoysterbay.org/.
Upcoming Events
Presidents’ Cup Golf Outing
To benefit the Boys and Girls Club of OB-EN). May 23 at the Pine Hollow Country Club. For more information, call Camille at 922-9285, ext 16.
Muttontown Hikes
Enrollment for the hikes ($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.
•May 15: Woodland Wildflowers will cover approximately three miles of wooded trails and meadows. Along the trails, participants will be able to enjoy nature’s colors in bloom, including early spring flowers such as Snowdrops and Lesser Celandine and aromatic plants like Garlic Mustard and Spice Bush. In addition, at the Kettle Pond, participants will be able to view frogs and painted turtles, and along the trails and meadows small mammals, snakes and birds. 10 a.m. to noon.
•May 22: Early Bird Walk focuses on the spring migration of birds in the woods and meadows. As part of the program, there will be a demonstration of bird banding, displays of captured birds (that will be subsequently released), and a discussion of migration patterns. The walk is approximately three miles over mostly flat terrain; participants are encouraged to bring binoculars. 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Learn Sign Language at Mill Neck Manor
Sign Language Camp for Hearing Kids, hosted by Mill Neck Foundation, invites children ages 8 to 16 to learn a new language and have fun this summer. Held on the campus of Mill Neck Manor School for the Deaf, the camp teaches beginning sign language in an enjoyable and unique way. In two sessions, July 11-15 and July 18-22, campers are divided by age (ages 8-12 and 13-16). Through activities, games and arts and crafts, campers are taught the sign language alphabet, numbers, signs for animals, foods, colors and more. Campers in session one will have basic conversations in sign by the end of the camp and those with a prior knowledge in session two will build on their current skills and focus on conversational sign. Session one campers are encouraged to return for the second week for additional fun and educational activities. Camp is held from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily and costs $345 per week for each child (includes lunch, a sign language book, arts and crafts, a work journal, a bag and more). Enrollment is limited and the deadline for is June 24. Contact Kathleen Lagalante 628-4224 or klagalante@millneck.org for information and/or to enroll your child in camp.
