Movie: Godzilla
Thursday, Sept. 25
Bayville Car Show
Friday, Sept. 26
Plein Art Competition
Saturday, Sept. 27
Wednesday, Sept. 24
Rosh Hashana
Rosh Hashana begins on Sept. 24 and OB-EN Schools will be closed on Thursday and Friday.
Thursday, Sept. 25
Movie: Red Wing
Based on the French novella, “François le Champi” by George Sand. Set in a small town in Texas, the film follows the troubled journey of an orphan boy into manhood. Despite all odds, when confronted with the ill-will of others, he maintains honor and integrity. Starring: Glen Powell, Bill Paxton, Luke Perry & Frances Fisher (Rated PG-13 for scenes of sensuality/suggestive images, 108 min.) Oyster Bay-East Norwich Library, 2 p.m.
Movie: Godzilla
From visionary new director Gareth Edwards comes a powerful story of human courage in the face of titanic forces of nature, when Godzilla rises to restore balance as humanity stands defenseless. Starring: Ken Watanabe, Bryan Cranston, David Strathairn, Elizabeth Olsen, Juliette Binoche. (Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of destruction, mayhem and creature violence, 123 min). Oyster Bay-East Norwich Library, 6:30 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 26
Bayville Car Show
Summer Nights Dream Cruise, benefiting Flags for Classrooms, Pets for Vets, and more, takes place from 5:30 to 9 p.m., Fridays through Oct. 31 at Ransom Beach, 10 Bayville Ave. Show vehicles fee, $5; spectators are free. Call 882-5022 for information.
Saturday, Sept. 27
Plein Art Competition
The Teaching Studios of Art of Oyster Bay is again hosting its Plein Air Competition back at Sagamore Hill this year on Sept. 27. The next day the paintings will be on exhibit at the Oyster Bay Historical Society’s Koenig Center from 7 to 9 p.m. For information call 516-558-7367.
Ornamental Grasses
Add a special touch to the garden with ornamental grasses. Angela Hitsous, perennials buyer and manager at Martin Viette, will talk about selecting, planting, caring for perennial grasses. Free and open to the public. At 6050 Northern Blvd., East Norwich, at 10 a.m.
39th Annual Oktoberfest
The World Famous Locust Valley Rotary Oktoberfest promises to be fun for the whole family. From 1 to 8 p.m. at Thomas Park in Locust Valley. Music begins at 1 p.m. with old time favorite German band The Spitzbaum, plus plenty of kids activities, German dancers, and of course German beer and food. Price: Adults $5 – Children under 12 are free. For more info: www.lvrotary.org or call Scott at 516-759-5319.
Sunday, Sept. 28
Plein Art Award Reception
The Teaching Studios of Art of Oyster Bay’s Plein Air Competition of works created at Sagamore Hill will be on view and for sale at the Oyster Bay Historical Society’s Koenig Center on Sept. 28, from 7 to 9 p.m. Included will be a demonstration by Juror Kenneth Salaz, at a site to be announced. For information call 922-5032.
English Choral Concert
Coe Hall presents a traditional English choral concert in the Great Hall, on Sept. 28 at 1 p.m.: free with $4 admission to Coe Hall. There is an $8 parking fee at the Planting Fields gate. For information call 516-922-8678.
Westbury Kennel Association
The Westbury Kennel Association presents an All Breed Dog Show and Obedience Trial on Sept. 28 at Planting Fields. This is an event for the whole family and includes food vendors and special events. Rain or shine from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For information call 631-361-5081 or 437-0823.
Blessing of the Animals
Bring your pet for a blessing to celebrate St. Francis Day/benefit Animal Lovers League, Glen Cove. All friendly, well-behaved, vaccinated pets with ID on leashes/carriers, photos of those that cannot attend, or stuffed animals are welcome. Free; monetary donations or canned cat food/clumping litter. 10 a.m. at Brookville Church, 2 Brookville Rd, Brookville; 516-626-0414, Brookville Church.org
Monday, Sept. 29
Gentle Yoga
The Locust Valley Library sponsors Gentle Yoga, Mondays, with Gerry McKay from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the LV Firehouse. The 10 sessions cost $25. Classes on held on Sept. 29, Oct. 5, 20, 27; and Nov. 3, 10, 17 and 24. Registration required, call 671-1837. Monday evening classes are held at the LV Firehouse with Katie Balata: from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Classes are held on Sept. 29, Oct. 6, 20, 27, Nov. 3, 10, 17.
Tuesday, Sept. 30
Introduction to eBay
In this lecture and demonstration class, learn how to buy and sell items using eBay. Some of the many topics covered are: creating an account, checking reliability of sellers and buyers, online safety, and much more. From 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Prerequisites: None. Register at the reference desk or call the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Library at 516-922-1212.
Cruise Nights
Cruise Nights is held weekly Tuesdays on Audrey Avenue and continues through the year until Sept. 30. The fee is $5 per vehicle and visitors are free. Live music is performed by celebrity musicians, with auctions and raffles to benefit project of the Historic OB-EN Chamber of Commerce. Call 922-6464. Cruise Nights is a weather dependent event.
Film Screening
At 7 p.m. at the Life Enrichment Center at Oyster Bay, see Alive Inside, followed by a discussion with experts in geriatrics. This 2014 Sundance Audience Award-winning documentary demonstrates the powerful effect of music on body and mind. Anyone whose life has been affected by memory impairment can enjoy this uplifting film. Free, but donations to bring therapeutic music to the center welcomed. New or used iPods will be accepted to benefit seniors from our community. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Seating is limited. Call 516-922-1770 ex-305 to pre-register. 45 E. Main St. Visit www.musicandmemory.org
