Concert
Friday, August 19
Free Nature Tours
Saturday, August 20
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site Event
Sunday, August 21
Friday, August 19
Concert
With Margarita Shevchenko and Lev Polyakin. Pianist Margarita Shevchenko is one of the leading young pianists on the international concert platform today. She has won top prizes at major international piano competitions including the Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw. Lev Polyakin joined the first violin section of The Cleveland Orchestra in 1982 and was appointed an assistant concertmaster in 1999. 6 p.m. in the Grace Auditorium, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, One Bungtown Rd., Cold Spring Harbor. Individual tickets will be sold at the door for $20. Call 367-8455 to reserve seats.
Saturday, August 20
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.
Pet-A-Palooza
Little Shelter Animal Rescue & Adoption Center, 33 Warner Rd., Huntington, will be holding its 14th annual Pet-A-Palooza from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. A fun-filled weekend (also on Aug. 21) that will include food, music and entertainment, search and rescue displays, pet behavior information, free giveaways, Little Shelter alumni festivities, dog contests, children’s games, Little Shelter “Pets on Parade,” a huge Chinese auction. If you are considering adding a canine or kitty companion to your home, Pet-A-Palooza is a great place to start your search. There will be hundreds of adoptable animals looking for loving homes. Other rescue groups with adoptable pets will include: a Ferret Club, Boxer Angels, Scottish Terrier Rescue, Grateful Greyhounds and more. There will also be a blessing of the animals which will commence at 3 p.m. on Aug. 21. Everyone is welcome to bring their pets. Call 631-368-8770, ext. 205.
Sunday, August 21
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site Event
Hallockville Museum Farm: Hands-on agricultural activities for children; Aug. 28: Farrier Program presented by Jerry Trapani of the Paumanok Driving Club. Visitors will still need to purchase tickets to tour the president’s home. Tickets are sold first-come first-served the day of at the Visitor Center. Tours are conducted every hour on the hour from 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Call 922-4788.
Friday, August 26
Plein Air Competition
Teaching Studios 1st Annual Plein Air Competition is being held at Sagamore Hill Historic Preserve in Oyster Bay, a setting with over 83 acres of beautiful landscape as well as the last home of Teddy Roosevelt, a 23-room Victorian structure of frame and brick. Also on Aug. 27. More Info at http://cts.vresp.com/c/?OysterBayMainStreetA/8bce9f41ab/e22afd1724/c68ac55adb
Saturday, August 27
Volunteers Needed
Beach clean-up at Target Rock from 9 to 11 a.m. Help keep this beautiful wildlife refuge trash free. Snacks and water will be provided for volunteers. Location: Target Rock National Wildlife Refuge, 12 Target Rock Rd., Huntington. Call to register 695-0763.
Thursday, September 1
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.
Sundown Concert Series
Once again, the acts will coincide with Oyster Bay’s “First Thursday” Art Walk, adding another option for residents and visitors enjoying the gallery exhibits, restaurant specials and general bonhomie on those evenings. Sundown concerts are free for everyone and chairs are provided for your listening pleasure. All concerts are from 7 to 9 p.m. and each month will feature something different. Call the Oyster Bay Main Street Association 922-6982. Sept. 1: “Flashback” has you dancing and singing to the Golden Oldies of the ‘60s – ‘90s. LI own “Village People”: retired senior training captain for the NYC Department of Corrections on rhythm guitar/ vocals; several incredible musicians/electricians on guitar/ drums/vocals. A rockin’ good time to celebrate the start of the Labor Day Weekend. The concert takes place at The Homestead (outdoor patio, optional table dining), 107 South St.
Saturday, September 3
America’s Poets Walk With Walt
The program, which will be held at the birthplace of America’s Good Gray Poet at 246 Old Walt Whitman Rd., Huntington Station, will be hosted by Whitman Birthplace Writer in Residence George Wallace. The program will pair a nationally prominent visiting writer with one of Long Island’s fine regional poets for a program of poetry and conversation. Individual tickets to the series will be on sale in advance, or at the door, for $15 per ticket or $70 for the full series. For further information about the series visit www.waltwhitman.org/component/eventlist/details/64. Today’s event: M.L. Liebler, with a special guest (TBA). 7 to 9 p.m.
Upcoming Events
Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary & Audubon Center
Located at 134 Cove Rd. Call 922-3200 or trsac@audubon.org:
•Aug.19: Children’s Sail on Christeen. Spend the morning learning about Oyster Bay while sailing aboard the historic sloop Christeen. Raise the sails, tie knots and touch an amazing assortment of sea creatures. This trip is lead by a Coast Guard certified captain and crew from the Waterfront Center along with sanctuary staff. After a fun-filled morning of sailing it will be time to explore the beach and enjoy a picnic together under the summer sun. ages 7 and up. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Space is limited. $50 per child for the day sanctuary members; $65 per child nonmembers.
•Aug. 20: Nature at Night. Come for an evening of exploring nature at night and discover that wandering in the woods in the dark doesn’t have to be scary. Have an up close encounter with some nighttime creatures, learn how to use all of your senses, and search the sanctuary for signs of animals that use the cover of darkness to hunt for prey or hide from predators. There will even be time to sing songs around a campfire and roast marshmallows. 7:30 to 9 p.m. All ages. Members $5; nonmembers $7.
•Aug. 26: Kids Night Out from 6 to 9 p.m. Hey kids. Leave your parents at home for the evening and come by the sanctuary for a Kids Night Out. If you like nature games, night-time animals and walks in the dark (don’t worry it’s not scary), then you’ll have a blast as we explore and play together. Learn about all different types of insects and discovering how important they are to our everyday lives. A healthy snack will be provided too. Parents, make sure to sign your kids up early as there is limited space. $25 for one child; $10 for additional siblings. Ages 5-9.
Call For Volunteers
The Mill Neck Family of Organizations is seeking volunteers to work in food sales, children’s activities, apple booths and more during the Fall Harvest Festival, to be held on Oct. 8 and 9 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Volunteers can work in shifts from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., 12:30 to 5 p.m. or all day. Food tickets will be provided for all volunteers who work four or more hours. Each Columbus Day weekend, thousands of families visit the Mill Neck Manor campus, located on the beautiful grounds of a Long Island Gold Coast Estate. The outdoor festival is commonly known as “Apple Sale.” The event features a wide variety of apples and seasonable produce, craft items, a cheese house, deaf specialty items and more. Throughout the 50-year history of the festival, volunteer support from local civic and church groups, students, alumni, staff, parents and faithful supporters have made this a special and memorable event. The Mill Neck Family will host a “Kick-Off Breakfast for Volunteers” on Oct. 1 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Deaf Education Center. Open to all 2011 volunteers ages 16 and over, the event will feature a delicious continental breakfast, an orientation and a long-time volunteer recognition ceremony. For more information about becoming a volunteer or to sign up for the breakfast, contact Michelle Yadoo 628-4231 or myadoo@millneck.org. Volunteers may also sign up at www.millneck.org.
Ongoing Events
Classic Car Cruise Night
Every Tuesday through Sept. 27 at 5:45 p.m. on Audrey Ave. Via OB-EN Chamber of Commerce.
Dancing in the Street
Every Friday in August from 7 to 9 p.m. Dust off your dance shoes and get ready for dancing in the street. A portion of Audrey Ave. in front of the U.S. Post Office will be closed off. A live DJ will provide music and dance lessons and demonstrations will be provided. Aug. 12, 26: Music by Scofflaws; Aug. 19: DJ Louis del Prete with Latin and Ballroom Mix plus dance instruction.
Friday Nights at the Hay Barn
Candlelight, food, premium bar and live music every Friday from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Hay Barn, Planting Fields Arboretum. Call 922-5700 or visit www.periwinklescaterer.com.
OB Farmers Market
The market features over 15 vendors and offers goods as varied as homemade pickles to natural pet treats, will celebrate its grand opening. New hours this year are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The market will continue to operate every Friday through Oct. 28. Many vendors from the market’s inaugural year are eagerly returning to harvest the benefits of a bursting downtown. They will be joined by an impressive number of new exciting vendors wanting to be part of the weekly event. The market will now be situated on Audrey Ave., north of the Oyster Bay Bandstand, which will become a pedestrian thoroughfare on market days. The Oyster Bay Main Street Association is organizing and managing this enterprise in conjunction with the Town of Oyster Bay. Call 922-6982.
