Art Contest Exhibit
Saturday, July 14
Witness Trees Reception
Sunday, July 15
Oyster Bay Civic Association
Thursday, July 19
Thursday, July 12
Kids Photo Class
Nature Photography, a two-hour program at the Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium, takes place on July 12 (and July 16). Photographer Michael Fairchild teaches the class for campers grade 2 and up, using cameras supplied by a donation from Nikon.
For fees and further information call the Hatchery at 692-6768, or visit cshfha.org
Friday, July 13
Science For Tots
Pollywog Adventures at Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium is an experience designed for pre-schoolers ages 3 to 5. Children and parents enjoy the Hatchery’s exhibit animals as they learn about them through live animal shows, crafts, activities and stories. Offered every Friday during July and August, the two-hour program runs from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Space is limited, registration is required. For fees and further information call the Hatchery at 692-6768, or visit cshfha.org
Dancing In The Streets
The Oyster Bay Main Street Association brings Dancing to the Streets to the Derby-Hall Bandstand on July 13 (July 20 and 27). Live music and dancing instruction. Free.
Plein Air Demonstration
Erik Koeppel, leading plein air landscape painter will demonstrate his art at Sagamore Hill National Historic Site on Friday, July 13, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. as part of the Teaching Studios of Art of Oyster Bay contest events.
Saturday, July 14
Plein Air Demonstration
Lauren Sansaricq, famed plein air landscape painter will demonstrate the art at Sagamore Hill National Historic Site on Saturday, July 14, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. as part of the the Teaching Studios of Art of Oyster Bay contest events.
Target Rock Beach Discovery Adventure for Kids
Learn about the maritime oak-hickory forest while walking along the one-mile path to the beach. Once at the beach, learn about the different parts of the beach, the processes that created it and discover the types of creatures that live there by collecting shells and identifying them. Bring water and wear comfortable shoes. All ages are welcome, but the trip is geared toward children ages 6-12 and their parents. 9:30 a.m. at 12 Target Rock Rd., Huntington. There is a $4 parking per car fee unless you have a Migratory Duck stamp, then admission is free. Contact Kelly 516-965-1659 or visit www.hobaudubon.org for more information, directions and to register (required).
Art Contest Exhibit
The exhibition of the paintings created for the Teaching Studios of Art of Oyster Bay contest events takes place on Saturday, July 14, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Arts Space at The Rodger’s Building at 120 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay.
There will be an informal gallery talk by Erik Koeppel at 7:30 p.m.
There will be some light hors d’oeuvres, and wine. If you are in the market for a reasonable priced, original work of art, this is the perfect event for you.
The exhibition will remain up for one month, till Tuesday, August 14. The gallery hours are Monday to Thursday, July 16 to Aug. 14, from 1 to 4 p.m.
For more information, please contact Rob Zeller at 558-7367.
Sunday, July 15
Witness Trees Reception
Visit Witness Trees, the Oyster Bay Historical Society’s summer exhibition, in partnership with Sagamore Hill National Historic Site runs from July 15 to Aug. 19. The opening reception is on Sunday, July 15 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Koenig Center, 20 Summit Street, Oyster Bay. The exhibit showcases the work of Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) students using wood reclaimed from trees on four national historic sites, including Sagamore Hill. Call 922-5032 for information or oysterbayhistorical.org
Target Rock Beach Discovery Adventure for Kids
Learn about the maritime oak-hickory forest while walking along the one-mile path to the beach. Once at the beach, learn about the different parts of the beach, the processes that created it and discover the types of creatures that live there by collecting shells and identifying them. Bring water and wear comfortable shoes. All ages are welcome, but the trip is geared toward children ages 6-12 and their parents. 9:30 a.m. at 12 Target Rock Rd., Huntington. There is a $4 parking per car fee unless you have a Migratory Duck stamp, then admission is free. Contact Kelly516-965-1659 or visit www.hobaudubon.org for more information, directions and to register (required).
Monday, July 16
Vacation Bible School
Young people in grades pre-k to 6 are invited to participate. Cosponsored by the First Presbyterian Church of Oyster Bay. Weekdays July 16 to 25 at 5:50 to 8:20 p.m. Cost per family is $50 for one child, $60 for two children, $70 for three or more children. Registration is also on Monday, July 16 at 5:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church. Contact Kris Lalonde at 516-922-5477 to register. Young people in grade 7 and up are asked to volunteer as assistant crew leaders/crew leaders/station leaders. Call or e-mail Bev Zembko at 516-922-2229 or zembkob@optonline.net
Thursday, July 19
Oyster Bay Civic Association
The OBCA plans a picnic in TR Park for this meeting of the group. Please call 922-5551 for details.
Friday, July 20
Dancing In The Streets
The Oyster Bay Main Street Association brings Dancing to the Streets to the Derby-Hall Bandstand July 20 (and 27). Live music and dancing instruction. Free. This week, noted artist Susie Gach Peelle will be doing quick sketch portraits, a memory of the moment during the event.
Saturday, July 21
Nature Tours
Enjoy a guided nature walk on the trails throughout the year from 1 to 2 p.m. 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. Weather permitting. Call 922-3290 the day before to confirm. $5 admission. No registration required. Visit www.hoffmancenter.org. Also on Aug. 4, 18.
Monday, July 23
Blood Drive
The Oyster Bay-East Norwich Library and the Youth and Family Counseling Agency of Oyster Bay-East Norwich hold their annual blood drive at the library at 89 E. Main St. from 1:30 to 7:30 p.m. This year all donors will receive free Mets tickets. So give blood, save lives and enjoy a baseball game. For questions concerning medical eligibility, call 1-800-688-0900.
Thursday, July 26
Golf Outing
The North Syosset-Woodbury Republican Club and Town of Oyster Bay Councilman Chris J. Coschignano’s 10th Annual Golf Outing and reception will be held at the Mill River Club in Upper Brookville. For information on attending this event, visit the North Syosset-Woodbury Republican Club website at www.nswgop.com. or call 516-921-1000.
Composting Demonstration
Join North Shore Land Alliance and Assistant Horticulturist Nancy Warny for a composting demonstration at Clark Botanic Garden in Albertson on Thursday, July 26, at 6 p.m. Visit this 12-acre jewel tucked away behind the Long Island Rail Road. Learn about the Town of North Hempstead’s innovative program to encourage residents to convert would-be food waste to “black gold,” then take a tour of the Garden.
Sunday, July 29
Volunteers Needed
For an English Ivy Pull at Shu Swamp, Frost Mill Rd., Mill Neck, on July 29 at 8:30 a.m. Join the Shu Crew as it continues its efforts to eradicate English Ivy from this beautiful preserve. Come to the swamp for this fun and worthwhile effort. Snacks will be provided to the volunteers. Bring garden gloves if you have them as well as clothes and shoes you don’t mind getting muddy. Contact Stella 516-695-0763 or visit www.hobaudubon.org for more information, directions and to register (required).
Upcoming Events
Vacation Bible School
Young people in grades pre-K to 6 are invited to participate. Co-sponsored by the First Presbyterian Church of Oyster Bay. Weekdays July 16 to July 25 at 5:50 p.m. to 8:20 p.m. Cost per family is $50 for one child, $60 for two children, $70 for three or more children. Registration is also on Monday, July 16 at 5:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church. Contact Kris Lalonde at 516-922-5477 to register. Young people in grade 7 and up are asked to volunteer as assistant crew leaders/crew leaders/station leaders. Call or e-mail Bev Zembko at 516-922-2229 or zembkob@optonline.net
Summer Concert Series
The summer concert series lineup at Chelsea Mansion on the Muttontown Preserve features music ranging from jazz to classical. Concertgoers are urged to bring lawn chairs or blankets to enjoy these outdoor shows. All performances are free of charge and will begin at 7:30 p.m. Concerts are as follows:
•July 18: Long Island Conservatory of Music
•July 25: Sea Cliff Chambers
Ongoing Events
Swim Lessons
One-half hour session per day for five weeks. Children must be 3 years of age or older to participate. Lessons Monday-Thursday beginning July 9 at West Harbor Beach. Swim races will be held on Aug. 11. Bayville residents only. Swim lesson applications available at the Village of Bayville website @bayvilleny.gov. For questions call 628-1439, ext. 16.
Summer Sanctuary Adventures
Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary & Audubon Center, 134 Cove Rd., Oyster Bay, will offer the Summer Sanctuary Adventures program through Aug. 23, Monday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information on the center or to donate to rehabilitation efforts, visit: http://ny.audubon. org/CentersEdu_TRoosevelt.html, or contact Brooke Roeper 516-922-3200.
