Hamlet Cleanup
Saturday, April 27
Harbor Cleanup
Saturday, April 27
The Castle II
Sunday, April 28
Wednesday, April 24
Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed to work on the Ida May in J Building on West End Avenue on the Western Waterfront in Oyster Bay. On April 24 at 7 p.m. volunteers are invited to the site, to hear about the opportunities available. All welcome.
Thursday, April 25
Volunteer Recognition Day
Volunteers at the Life Enrichment Center of OB will be recognized on April 25. The program begins at 11:30 a.m. with lunch to follow. Please call to reserve your lunch at 922-1770.
Preservation Workshop
Learn about recording oral family histories at a workshop at the Oyster Bay Historical Society on April 25 at 6:30 p.m. These workshops are growing in popularity so please call 922-5032 to reserve your space. Presenter Nicole Menchise, archivist will be discussing the technical issues of: how to get started; and how to preserve what you already have; taking a cassette tape to convert to an mp3 with the use of free software. Free to OBHS members. See oysterbayhistorical.org for membership options.
Saturday, April 27
Hamlet Cleanup
The OB-EN Chamber of Commerce holds its annual sidewalk cleanup as it fills the planters with flowers. Youth are invited to come and earn community service hours. The day starts at 8 a.m. Call 922-6464 for information.
Harbor Cleanup
The Friends of the Bay holds its annual harbor cleanup on April 27. In the words of FOB, “It is a great experience to see so many people working together to maintain this harbor that we all care for so deeply.” Volunteers meet at Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park at 8 a.m. For more information, go to friendsofthebay.org or call 922-6666 to sign up.
Herb Garden Workshop
Alex Sutherland, Raynham Hall Museum director of education and public programs will host a Victorian herb garden workshop for adults and children on April 27. “We have a cold frame and over Easter weekend we will plant some Victorian herb seeds ourselves. By then they will have grown enough to be planted outside in our herb garden.” The workshop is for parents and children to learn about the herbs used in Victorian times as medicines and in cooking; and to plant them outside in the museum’s herb garden. Please call 922-6808 for reservations, time and fee.
Sunday, April 28
The Castle II
Christ Church, 61 E. Main St., Oyster Bay hosts a 4 p.m. performance of The Castle II an original drama co-written by Fortune Society Founder David Rothenberg. Four formerly imprisoned New Yorkers relate their journeys of crime, privation, and redemption. Donation: $20; students, military, law enforcement, seniors: $10.
Tuesday, April 30
The Oyster Bay-East Norwich PTA is sponsoring a Meet the Candidates Night on Tuesday April 30 at 8 p.m. in the OBHS auditorium. The purpose of the evening is to give the community an opportunity to ask questions and listen to the perspective candidates running for the School Board of Education. A moderator from the League of Women Voters will oversee the proceedings.
Thursday, May 2
Oakcliff Benefit
Jack Halyards and Dry Creek Vineyards are hosting a Wine Dinner to benefit Oakcliff Sailing Center on May 2 starting at 6:30 p.m. The full menu includes Pine Island Oysters, Jalapeno Tuna Tartar, Grilled Striped Bass and poached Black Pepper Crusted Filet Mignon accompanied by Dry Creek Vineyards wines. The photographic work of Roy Grovshovitz will also be sold to benefit Match Racing Team Quaglio. Call Bernie for reservations and cost: 922-2999.
Sunday, May 5
SRA Regatta
The LI Junior Rowing Championships take place on May 5 at Centre Island Beach. This eight-hour Sagamore Rowing Association event includes: Sagamore (composite club representing Oyster Bay, Locust Valley, Syosset, Northport, Harborfields), Friends Academy, Manhasset, Huntington, St. Anthony’s, Cold Spring Harbor, Port Washington, Iona Prep, Saugatuck, East End, Westfield, East End, Fordham Prep).
Tuesday, May 7
OB-EN Budget Workshop
The Oyster Bay-East Norwich board of education will hold a public hearing on the 2013-2014 Budget on May 7 at 8 p.m. in the Oyster Bay High School library. Residents are welcome to attend and comment. The budget vote and trustee election is scheduled for Tuesday, May 21 at the high school from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Thursday, May 9
Taste of the Town
The Oyster Bay High School PTSA holds A Taste of the Town on May 9 from 7-11 p.m. (rain date – May 16). The event will offer food, wine, beer tastings, raffles and many other treats. There will be indoor and outdoor venues, live music and other fun activities. Stroll or hop the OB trolley to the venues. For more information email them at OBENPTSA@gmail.com.
Friday, May 10
North By Northwest
Planting Fields presents Movie Night at the Manor House showing North By Northwest, directed by Alfred Hitchcock at 7 p.m. (rain or shine). Enjoy spirited cocktails and rail-inspired snacks available for purchase, provided by Periwinkle’s Café. Tour the railway exhibit and learn about the Coe family fortune and the Virginian Railway. For more information please contact Lilly McGurk at 922-8676 or email emcgurk@plantingfields.org.
Saturday, May 11
RR Dining Al Fresco
Planting Fields presents a book lecture, signing and dinner under the stars at Dining By Rail at the Manor House with James D. Porterfield from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tickets: $55 members and $75 non members. Hear author James D. Porterfield speak about his book, Dining By Rail, and the history of dining in style on the wheels. Have dinner under the stars and savor a specially prepared menu from Porterfield’s book of rail recipes of famous passenger trains in America. Books will be available to purchase at the event and can be signed by the author. Limited seating for this special event, for more information or to reserve a seat please contact Lilly McGurk at 922-8676 or email: Emcgurk@plantingfields.org.
Thursday, May 16
FOSH Lecture
The Friends of Sagamore Hill host the third in the Dr. John A. Gable Lecture Series, held in Christ Church Parish Hall, 61 East Main Street on Thursday, May 16. Photographer Xiomáro, draws on his experience photographing the interior of the Roosevelt home at Sagamore Hill. Lectures begin at 7 p.m. Admission and refreshments are free to all. Donations to the Friends of Sagamore Hill are greatly appreciated. For more information, visit sagamorehill.com/lecture.html or call 922-5032.
Joint Forum on Shore Road
The East Norwich and Oyster Bay Civic Associations meet May 16 for an open forum on Shore Road. Rosemarie Colvin has arranged for Michael Martino, press secretary of the NC DPW and Donna Boyle, NC public works project engineer, including for Shore Road: to discuss the endeavor and answer questions about safety. “There is nowhere to pull off the road in an emergency,” said Colvin. It will be held at the Italian American Citizens Club at 48 Summit Street at 7:30 p.m. There are some bright spots, the county is burying the telephone lines, working on better drainage and there may be a walkway emerging as the work is completed. All welcome. Call 922-5551 for information.
Friday, May 17
Bluegrass Party at the Manor House
Planting Fields presents a Bluegrass party at the Manor House in honor of their exhibit on the Virginia Railroad. Live music with Mark Silver and the Stonethrowers from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Tickets: $30 members/$50 non-members. Enjoy live blue grass music, enjoy rail- inspired hors d’ oeuvres and cocktails while touring the railway exhibition about the Coe family fortune and the Virginian Railway. For more information or to purchase tickets please contact Jennifer Lavella at 922-8676 or email: Jlavella@plantingfields.org.
Saturday, May 18
Learn Model Railroading
Planting Fields presents a Trackside Workshop: Making a Model Train Layout with the trainmaster of Babylon Model Railroading Club on May 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Manor House. Free event but reservations are required. Learn how to lay the first rails of your model train display, to question and answer problem-solving of model trains, scene making, and other fun challenges of model railroading. For information or reservations contact Gwendolyn Smith at (516)922-8680 or email gsmith@plantingfields.org.
Gallery Talk
Gallery Talk presented on May 18 by exhibition curator/photographer Xiomáro on his exhibit How I Love Sagamore Hill, pictures taken of Sagamore Hill uncovered. He photographed TR’s home at Sagamore Hill National Historic Park as it was being readied for restoration. Talk at the Koenig Center, 20 Summit Street, from 2 to 3 p.m. Free. For information call 922-5032.
Run for Literacy
Joint the 7th Annual Run for Literacy, a 5K run/walk at 10:15 a.m. and a free quarter mile Fun Run for future Olypmians age 10 and under, starts at 9:15 with race at 9:45 a.m. at the Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School. Contact: brookejackmanfoundation.org or 922-1811.
Health & Fitness Fair
The 10th Annual Health & Fitness Fair brings vendors to Audrey Avenue. Run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Senator Carl Marcellino and the OB-EN chamber offer live entertainment, fitness demonstrations, health screenings, inter-active displays for kids. Call 922-6464 for information.
Sunday, May 19
Exhibit Reception
Rayham Hall Museum hosts a cocktail party fundraiser for their new exhibit, With You Were Here on May 19. It will show views of Oyster Bay then and now. Tickets are $125 and the party is from 4 to 6 p.m. There will be cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in the tent and viewing in the museum. Call 922-6808 for more information.
Monday, May 20
Golf Tournament
The Boys & Girls Club of OB-EN holds the Presidents Cup Golf Tournament on May 20 at the Pine Hollow Country Club in East Norwich. Call the clubhouse for details at 922-9285.
Tuesday, May 21
OB-EN Budget Vote
The Oyster Bay-East Norwich board of education will hold the budget vote and trustee election in the Oyster Bay High School gymnasium foyer area, off McCouns Lane from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Wednesday, May 22
Business After Hours
On May 22, the Oyster Bay Railroad Musuem will host their first Oyster Bay-East Norwich Business After Hours event in the historic Oyster Bay Station! Call 922-6464 for information.
Friday, May 31
Joint Civic Celebration
The East Norwich and Oyster Bay Civic Associations come together on May 31 for a joint fundraiser and to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the ENCA. The event will be held at the Pine Hollow Country Club. For ticket and time information please call either ENCA President Matt Meng at 606-8053 or OBCA President Bill Von Novak at 922-5551.
