Kirk Larsen Show
Thursday, November 15
Holiday Dress Sale
Thursday, November 15
A Night with Nature Fundraiser
Thursday, November 15
Thursday, November 15
Kirk Larsen Show
Artist Kirk Larsen’s work will be on exhibit at Engel & Volkers Realty, at 84 Forest Avenue, for the Decorator’s Walk in Locust Valley, with a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Call 277-2371 for information.
Holiday Dress Sale
Looking for that perfect holiday dress? Join the Grenville Baker Boys and Girls Club’s second annual holiday dress sale at 135 Forest Avenue, Locust Valley on Nov. 15 and 16 from 5 to 8 p.m. and Nov. 17 from noon to 3 p.m. Call 759-5437 for more information.
A Night with Nature Fundraiser
The Long Island Nature Collaborative for Kids, dedicated to connecting kids of all ages to nature is hosting a fundraiser, “A Night with Nature”, at the Planting Fields Arboretum in Oyster Bay from 7 to 9 p.m. It is a launch for If There Was No Color Green. To purchase tickets or for more information about the event, visit: nightwithnature.eventbrite.com.
Saturday, November 17
Last Hope Animal Rescue Flea Market
Last Hope Animal Rescue will be hosting a flea market at St. Bede’s Church, 220 Berry Hill Rd., in Syosset from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All proceeds benefit Last Hope’s rescued dogs and cats, as well as community outreach programs like Fix-A-Feral. For more information, visit: www.lasthopeanimalrescue.org. Call 516-731-6750 to donate items.
Sunday, November 18
North Shore Audubon Society Gala Luncheon
A gala luncheon will be held at the North Hills Country Club in Manhasset for North Shore Audubon Society which is celebrating 60 years as a Chapter of the National Audubon Society this year, the oldest chapter on Long Island. One of the original twelve founding members, Helen McClure, will be honored at this event. Prepayment is required. For information, call Lindy at 516-628-1315.
HeLa Cell Free Lecture
Free lecture featuring cell biologist and cancer researcher Dr. David Spector who talks about HeLa cells. The story brings the star of Rebecca Skloot’s best-selling book The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks whose cells have reproduced in research laboratories all over the world. It will be held at Grace Auditorium, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, One Bungtown Road, Cold Spring Harbor, at 3 p.m. Call 367-8455 to reserve seats.
Monday, November 19
The Food Label Con Game
he Oyster Bay-East Norwich Public Library, 89 East Main St., Oyster Bay presents nutritionist Janine Grant as she provides tips on how to use a food label without being tricked by it. From 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. she will discuss the deceptions food companies use. A question and answer period will follow. Call 922-1212 to register.
Tuesday, November 20
CSAC Cancels
The Community Social Action Committee of the Interreligious & Human Needs Council has changed the annual Thanksgiving and Christmas giving programs because of Superstorm Sandy. Monetary donations are needed this year. The food collection on Nov. 20 will not occur but donations are appreciated. Call 922-6867 for information.
Friday, November 23
Children’s Movie: Brave
Showing at 2 p.m. at the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Public Library, 89 East Main St., in Oyster Bay. Rated PG for some scary action and rude humor, 100 min. Call 922-1212 for more information.
Friday, December 7
Doo-Wop Fundraiser
An Evening With the Stars: Doo-Wop Fundraiser to help support the games for the physically challenged will be held on Friday, Dec. 7 at 8 p.m. at Bethpage High School. Featuring Winnie Winfield, Lenny Dell and the Dimensions, Continentals, Cathy Jean, The Fireflies, The Jarmels, and Classic Sounds. Tickets are $25 each, reserved seating only. Free parking. Go to www.larentr.com or call 631-873-8817 for more information.
Monday, December 10
Imigration Reform
Enrique Morones, founder and executive director of the San Diego nonprofit Border Angels will speak on Monday, Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Shelter Rock at 48 Shelter Rock Rd. in Manhasset. Morones said an estimated 10,000 people have died trying to cross the border in the past two decades. There is a mass grave site in Holtville, Calif. that contains the unidentified remains of 700 people. He says an estimated 250 million undocumented people around the world have crossed borders, including 11 million in the U.S. The suggested donation is $5. Light refreshments will be served. Call Claire Deroche at 627-6560 for more information.
Thursday, December 13
Movie: Love Actually
The Locust Valley Library, 170 Buckram Road, presents their Thursday afternoon movie, Love Actually at 1:30 p.m. The movie is rated R and runs for 2 and a quarter hours. Refreshments by the Friends of the Locust Valley Library. For information call 671-1837.
Thursday, December 20
Great Books Discussion
The Locust Valley Library, 170 Buckram Road, presents their Great Books which is held twice monthly from 2 to 4 p.m. Discussed will be Nostromo by Joseph Conrad. For information and registration, call Jennifer at 671-1837. All are welcome.
Upcoming Events
Fall Nature Walks
Nature walks at the Hoffman Center Nature Preserve and Wildlife Sanctuary located at 6000 Northern Blvd., in Muttontown. Enjoy a guided nature walk throughout the fall. Meet guide at 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. No registration required. Weather permitting, call 516-922-3290 the day before to confirm. $5 admission for one hour between 1 and 2 p.m. For additional information visit: www.hoffmancenter.org. Fall schedule: Nov. 17 and Dec. 15.
Ongoing Events
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Needs Oyster Bay Recruits
The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla in the Oyster Bay area is recruiting new members. They are needed to assist the Coast Guard in performing Homeland Security missions and to implement the Coast Guard’s many recreational boating safety programs. No experience or boat is required. Training will be provided. For more information call Joe Orlich, vice flotilla commander of flotilla 22-05 in Oyster Bay at (516) 624-USCG (8724).
Muttontown Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
The Fellowship provides an atmosphere of warmth and camaraderie, with talks presented by intelligent enlightening and non-dogmatic speakers who come from the entire spectrum of the arts, history and sciences. This is followed by coffee and an informal discussion circle, held in the turn-of-the-18th century farmhouse in a bucolic setting. Sundays at 10:30 a.m. The Muttontown Unitarian Universalist Fellowship is located on the south side of Route 25A (Northern Blvd.), East Norwich, directly east of Martin Viette Nurseries and about a half mile west of Route 106. Look for the white brick gate posts with a large sign for Hunter’s Moon Farm. All are welcome. Call with any questions 659-1686.
