Mansions at Mill Neck Manor
Thursday, April 10
A Brush With Cocktails
Thursday, April 10
Pat The Easter Bunny
Saturday, April 12
Currently On Exhibit
It’s Time for Tea
The Oyster Bay Historical Society opens its spring exhibition, It’s Time for Tea!, on April 6. It will be on view at the Koenig Center, 20 Summit Street, through June 8. It features ceramics by members of the Long Island Craft Guild’s Clay Media Group: both functional and sculptural work relating to tea are for sale. For more information, contact the Society at 922-5032 or visit oysterbayhistorical.org.
Wednesday, April 9
Book Discussion
The Locust Valley Library Casual Book discussion group talks about My Antonia by Willa Cather on April 9 at 10 a.m. Call 516-671-1837 for information. All are welcome.
Thursday, April 10
Mansions at Mill Neck Manor
Victoria Crosby, noted journalist and poet, will present “Mansions of England and North America” at 6:30 p.m. Admission of $30 includes the tour, lecture and light refreshments. Reservations are required and may be done online by or by calling 516-628-4243. Sign language interpreters will be available for guests who are deaf, provided a request is made in advance.
Hearing Screening
Screening for adults, and children ages 5 and up will be provided by an audiologist from Mill Neck Manor Audiology at 10 a.m. at the Locust Valley Library. Come and learn about devices available to improve communication skills. No appointment is necessary. Screening will take place in the Quiet Study Room. For more information call 516-671-1837.
A Brush With Cocktails
The Oakcliff Sailing Center at 2 South St. offers A Brush With Cocktails, an opportunity to paint, wine and dine on April 10 from 7 to 9 p.m. Indulge your inner artist. Join Oakcliff for an evening of cocktails, music, food and fun with friends. Follow step-by-step instructions from a talented artist and take home your very own masterpiece and many great memories. All materials and cleanup are included at for $55 per person. Call 516- 808-7680 for more information.
Picture Frame Design
DIY- Accordian Picture Frame Design for Young Adults, 7 p.m. at the Bayville Free Library, 34 School St. Kick off Spring Break and turn old DVD cases into a usable picture frame. Bring six pictures to create a masterpiece, open to children who are 10 years old and up. Visit the library to register.
Friday, April 11
Showcase 2014
LIU Post first year students theater students present a series of short, new works on April 11 and 12 at 7:30 p.m. and April 13 at 3 p.m. in the Little Theater Mainstage. Tickets are $10. Call 299-2356 for information.
AARP Driving Course
The Locust Valley Library offers an AARP Driving Course on April 11 at 9:30 a.m. There is a non-refundable $20 fee for AARP members; $25 fee for non-members. A check or money order payable to AARP is required at time of registration. Don’t forget to bring your license and a bag lunch. For information call 516-671-1837.
Kiddie Egg Hunt
The Locust Valley Library holds an Egg Hunt on April 11 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Children ages 2-5 are invited to join them for an egg hunt, stories, and a craft. Come search through the library for goody-filled eggs, make a craft, and listen to some spring stories. Registration required. For information call 516-671-1837.
Preview Reception
Members Preview Reception for the exhibition, Watercolor Orchids at Planting Fields By Andrey Avinoff, at the Manor House, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free for members / $10 for non-members, reservations are required. Please contact Jennifer Lavella for more information or for reservations call Michelle Benes at 516-922-8682 or mbenes@plantingfields.org.
Saturday, April 12
Pat The Easter Bunny
Raynham Hall Museum, at 20 West Main Street in Oyster Bay, hosts its Annual Easter Egg hunt on Sunday, April 13. The gates open at 11:30 a.m. Children should bring their own baskets for gathering the eggs and parents should bring their camera for the memory. In case of rain, the Easter Bunny will find his way indoors to visit the children. The hunt is best for children ages 3-8. This is a free event, however, please call the museum to register at 922-6808.
Opera Night
You are invited attend the Opera Night concert at Christ Church on April 12 at 8 p.m. for Arias, Art Songs and music from some of the most eloved operas: La Boheme, Madame Butterfly, Turandot, Tosca. The suggested donation is $15. For information call the parish office at 922-6377.
Teen Job Fair
The Locust Valley Library holds a Babysitting Job Fair from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Parents can drop in and meet teens who have completed a Babysitting Workshop and learn about their experience. Teens can meet local families face-to-face. Be sure to bring the kids so they can bond as well. Teens must register. Free. Call Ms. Nadine for more information 516-671-1837.
Poetry Society
The Locust Valley Poetry Society meets at 2 p.m. There will be poetry readings by Lucas A. Hunt and Matt Curiale, followed by an open mic. All poetry meetings are hosted by Mankh (Walter E. Harris III), writer, small press publisher, and Turtle Islander. For information call 671-1837.
Sunday, April 13
Pysanky Egg Workshop
Raynham Hall Museum welcomes Anita MacDougall to demonstrate decorating eggs Pysanky Style at noon on April 13. Anita will discuss the traditional Ukrainian method of creating decorating blown out eggs. This workshop is strictly limited to 12 participants. It is best for children between the ages of 8-12. The cost is $15 per child. Registration is a must. Please call 516-922-6808.
LI Baroque Ensemble
The Long Island Baroque Ensemble has been delighting audiences with its diverse programming featuring a repertoire of rarely heard and un-published works along with period favorites. Come and enjoy their concert at Christ Church on April 13 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $20 general, $15 seniors, $10 students, children admitted free with a paying adult. For information call the parish office at 922-6377.
Monday, April 14
AARP Tax Help
9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. First come, first served. AARP volunteers will be at the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Public Library to help you with your taxes.
Learn To Sell on eBay
The Locust Valley Library offers a program on April 14 at 7 p.m. on how to set up an eBay seller’s account, describe your items, determine a selling price, put a picture online. These concerns and many more will be addressed in this class. Registration and $5 fee required. Seating is limited. Familiarity with eBay and computers a prerequisite. For information call 671-1837.
Tuesday, April 15
Children’s Movie: Frozen
No registration required. Children under 9 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. At the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Public Library. For more information, call the library at 516-922-1212. 2 p.m.
Just be… Yoga at the Library
Tuesdays through May 20 from 7 to 8 p.m. Join the owner of Just Be…Yoga Studio, Kim DeSantis, at the Bayville Free Library. Bring a mat or towel and yoga blocks or straps if you have them. Beginners welcome. Attendance is limited to 18 people, $20/patron. Registration is required for each session.
Thursday, April 17
Circus Yoga
Learn some new circus skills like juggling, devil sticks and balance through fun yoga poses. (3-6 yrs w/ adult). Please bring a towel or mat to class. Registration began on March 27 for OB-EN residents and begins on April 16 for non-residents, space permitting. At the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Public Library. For more information, call the library at 516-922-1212. 11 to 11:45 a.m.
Movie: American Hustle
A fictional film set in the alluring world of one of the most stunning scandals to rock our nation, American Hustle tells the story of brilliant con man Irving Rosenfeld, who along with his equally cunning and seductive British partner Sydney Prosser is forced to work for wild FBI agent Richie DiMaso. DiMaso pushes them into a world of Jersey powerbrokers and mafia that’s as dangerous as it is enchanting. Starring: Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Bradley Cooper, Jeremy Renner, Jennifer Lawrence. (Rated R for pervasive language, some sexual content and brief violence, 138 min.) At the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Public Library. For more information, call the library at (516) 922-1212. 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Food Pantry
The North Shore Assembly of God, 84 Orchard St., Oyster Bay is operating a new food pantry for the community. It is meant to supplement the growing needs of the community. It is open on Tuesdays during their prayer times: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. If you are in need of their service, please call Pastor Diane at 516-922-2547 and make an appointment to complete their screening process.
