Bay Day Festival
Saturday, June 4
WaterFront Center Benefit
Saturday, June 4
OB’s Gilded Age Exhibit
Saturday, June 4
Saturday, June 4
Bay Day Festival
Via OB-EN Chamber of Commerce and OB Main Street Association. Stroll town, see the various pieces of art on display and vote for your favorites. Saturday noon to 4 p.m. On June 5 join in on the awards ceremony from 4 to 6 p.m. at The Artists Club Gallery, 27 Berry Hill Rd. (across from the Boys and Girls Club and the TR Statue). For more information, write tobaydayartfestival@googlegroups.com.
WaterFront Center Benefit
The WaterFront Center’s benefit party and auction will take place at The Deming’s at 84 Cove Rd. The festivities begin at 6 p.m. Call 922-SAIL for ticket information.
OB’s Gilded Age Exhibit
A new exhibit, The Story of Commodore Blackton, opens with a reception from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Oyster Bay Historical Society’s Koenig Center, 20 Summit St. James Stuart Blackton in 1914 purchased an 80 acre estate in Cove Neck which he called Harbourwood situated between Sagamore Hill and Louis Comfort Tiffany. The exhibit includes vintage movie posters, an early film projector, a player piano featuring great pianists and composers of the time; screenings of Blackton’s films. Refreshments. Call 922-5032 or visit www.oysterbayhistorical.org.
Sunday, June 5
Bay Day
All are welcome at this great community event that celebrates our connection to Oyster Bay and the local marine environment. Live music, food, “Anything That Floats” boat race, harbor tours aboard the Christeen, free sails, free kayak use and more. The WaterFront Center/Beekman Beach (immediate left as you enter TR Park). 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 922-7245 or visit www.TheWaterFrontCenter.org.
Polo Begins at Bethpage State Park
The New York State Office of Park, Recreation and Historic Preservation has announced that Country Farms Polo will begin hosting competitive polo matches, open to the public, at Bethpage State Park’s Polo Field in Farmingdale. Bring a lunch while enjoying the excitement of watching some of the top polo players from around the world. You can view polo matches from the grandstand or bring a blanket for sideline grass viewing. Glass items, pets, and alcohol are not permitted. Matches take place every Sunday at 3 p.m. beginning June 5 and continuing through October. Polo matches are free, however the Park’s Vehicle Use Fee of $8 is in effect. For more information call Country Farms Polo at 631-345-9585.
LI Rose Society Annual Show
“Say It With Roses.” Hundreds of roses on display. See beautiful rose arrangements. Plant sale and raffles. Consulting Rosarians available to answer questions on growing roses. Fun for the entire family. 1 to 5 p.m. in the Horticulture Building, Planting Fields Arboretum. Admission to the show is free. Parking charge for arboretum.
Monday, June 6
Watershed Action Plan Public Meeting
Friends of the Bay will present the final draft of the Watershed Action Plan. All are welcome. 7 p.m. at the OB High School Library. For more information, call 922-6666,write info@friendsofthebay.org, or visit www.friendsofthebay.org.
Free Lyme Disease Lecture
With Dr. Steven Silverman. Go to www.drstevensilverman.com. The lectures will be held at the Locust Valley Library, 170 Buckram Rd., Locust Valley (671-1837). 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 9
How to Develop a Personal Success Contract
Join Professor Jack Mandel in this no-nonsense workshop. Setting appropriate goals and attaining them are the focus of the self-improvement program. Learn how to maximize your time and use your skills to achieve greater motivation. It can help you in all your relationships, personal and professional. Stop using excuses to hold yourself back. Professor Jack Mandel of Nassau Community College also serves as program director for C.W. Post Entrepreneurial Program and has often been referred to as Long Island’s Consultant to Consultants. Since 1979, he has provided his expertise to hundreds of individuals. He has appeared on News 12 and in Newsday as an “expert opinion” source for a variety of business topics. He has also written for Elements and L.I. Pulse Magazine. The program will be held at 7 p.m. at the Jericho Library 1 Merry Ln., Jericho. Call 935-6790.
Friday, June 10
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: Zeilig.
Greek Village Festival
This year’s premier celebration of all things Greek will be held June 10, 11 and 12 at Holy Resurrection Church in Brookville. Bring family, friends and a hearty appetite for fun because it’s not just gyro and there’s a plethora of activities to enjoy: Greek food and desserts; four cooking classes with world renowned Executive Chef George Kyrtatas, author of My Big Fat Greek Feast; vendors with quality items; guided church tours, mechanical rides and amusements for kids, flea market; special performances of Greek Folkloric dance by the group, Traditional Movement (Paradosiaki Kinisi); music and dancing; petting zoo and pony rides on June 11 and 12. The Grand Auto Raffle includes grand prize 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander (or $15,000 cash alternative); airfare for two to Greece plus a five-night stay at San Marco Luxury Hotel in Mykonos; flat screen television, home theater system, iPad as well as laptop and desktop computers. The 25 For $25 Raffle includes 25 wonderful prizes for the lucky winner including digital cameras, GPS, iPods, Kindle, gift certificates to the finest restaurants on the North Shore and more. Free parking and free shuttle bus at C.W. Post. Credit cards are accepted.
Sunday, June 12
Festive Garden Soiree
Celebrating the transition of Doubleday Babcock Senior Center into The Life Enrichment Center at Oyster Bay, at the newly restored 175-year-old Bailey House at Bailey Arboretum. 4 to 8 p.m. Rain or shine. Buffet, music, wine, vendors, flowers, men’s and women’s hat contests, raffles, auction. One ticket $125, two tickets $225, sponsorships available. For more information call the center 922-1770.
Concerts at Christ Church
Presents the 6th Annual Spring Gala. “The Mighty Mahler” – The Resurrection Symphony. 4 p.m. at Christ Church, 61 E. Main St.
Training Session for Volunteers
North Shore Land Alliance will be holding two training sessions for volunteers interested in learning about maintaining trails, monitoring invasive vegetation, identifying plants and other aspects of preserve stewardship. Join the NSLA from 10 a.m. to noon at Hope Goddard Iselin Preserve in Upper Brookville. Registration required. RSVP to Andrea Millwood 626-0908 or via email at andrea@northshorelandalliance.org. For more information on the NSLA visit http://www.northshorelandalliance.org.
Bailey Nature Adventures
Fantastic Flowers. Bailey’s gardens are not the only place to find flowers. Join Dan Kreisberg, inspiring naturalist and science teacher, to discover the wild flowers in the Bailey woods. Fun for the whole family. 2 to 3 p.m. No charge; donations much appreciated. Bailey Arboretum, Lattingtown, www.baileyarboretum.org, 571-8020.
Monday, June 13
LI Bonsai Society
Meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the Main Greenhouse – Planting Fields Arboretum, Oyster Bay. Topic: Large Juniper presented by Min Hsuan Lo. Call 922-9210.
Wednesday, June 15
Secret Gardens of the Gold Coast
During The Oyster Bay Main Street Association’s first ever Garden Tour scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., this one-day event will allow you to step beyond the front gates into some of Nassau County’s finest home gardens. Participants will be led into fanciful gardens, cultivated and tended lovingly by the proud homeowners who have generously agreed to allow public access. Tours of the four selected gardens will be limited to ticket holders and will be led by private hosts. Suzy Bales, author of 14 books, will be signing her latest book titled Garden Bouquets and Beyond. Her book signing will be in her garden (which is one of the gardens on the tour) as well as at the tour luncheon (at Periwinkles Café at the Hay Barn on the grounds of the Planting Fields), and will benefit the OB Main Street Association. A limited number of tickets are currently available through the Oyster Bay Main Street Association’s website, at www.oysterbaymainstreet.org. The cost is $75 per person and includes the guided tours, lunch and lecture. Previously purchased tickets will be issued to participants on the day of the event only, at the starting point of the tour, the OB LIRR parking lot. An additional parking fee of $8 for the Planting Fields State Historic Park is not included in the ticket price. All proceeds will benefit the OB Main Street Association.
Saturday, June 16
OB Railroad Museum Summer Solstice Celebration
This relaxing evening welcomes the official arrival of summer and raises much needed funding for the programs and projects of the museum. Come for this fun evening featuring cocktails, soft drinks, and a buffet dinner, superbly prepared by Jack Halyard’s American Bar & Grill. Live entertainment will feature the Gathering Time Trio. Last year this talented, “easy listening” group had the crowd smiling and singing along with county/rock standards. The 50/50 raffle and silent auction featuring great prizes will take place during the cocktail hour. Salute the solstice with a Champagne Toast at sunset. 6 to 10 p.m. at the Sagamore Yacht Club. To purchase tickets or contribute, go to www.obrm.org and click the “Donate Now” button. Checks should be made payable/mail to: OBRM-Summer Solstice, PO Box 335, Oyster Bay, NY 11771. Call 802-0255.
Saturday, June 18
An Enchanted Evening
Save the Children LI Council’s Annual Benefit and Auction. 7 to 10 p.m. at the Meadow Brook Club, Cedar Swamp Rd., Jericho. Festive dress. Call 516-367-1017 or 631-367-3268 for tickets and information or visit www.savethechildrenli.org.
Upcoming Events
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. At the end of each week, a special presentation will be held for friends and family. Classes are led by deaf instructors with hearing teacher assistance. 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.
Call For Craft Vendors
The Mill Neck Family of Organizations is calling for vendors of handmade items for its Annual Fall Harvest Festival, held on Columbus Day Weekend, Oct. 8 and 9, from 9 am to 5 p,m. A favorite tradition on LI, visitors eagerly await the Fall Harvest Festival for its crafts, apples, pumpkins, pies and other delicious treats. Vendors are assigned an outdoor space (10’x10’), with a table and two chairs. All vendors are required to have a tent or canopy; those vendors who do not own a suitable tent may rent one from Mill Neck for a $50 fee. A nonrefundable fee of $300 will be due once vendors are selected (due date will discussed upon selection). The deadline to apply to be part of the festival is June 24. Please note, payment must be received by the specified date or a late fee of $100 will incur. For more information, or for an application, call Roberta Baade 922-4100, ext. 220.
