Boys & Girls Club Gala
Thursday, October 23
Halloween Party
Saturday, October 25
Property Tax Exemptions Workshop
Tuesday, October 28
Wednesday, Oct. 22
Mah Jongg
Learn to play Mah Jongg (sponsored by the Friends). At the Bayville Free Library. 1 to 3 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 23
Movie At The Library
See The Grand Seduction at Oyster Bay-East Norwich Library, 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. A small fishing village must procure a local doctor to secure a lucrative business contract. When unlikely candidate and big city doctor Paul Lewis lands in their lap for a trial residence, the townsfolk rally together to charm him into staying. As the doctor’s time in the village winds to a close, acting mayor Murray French has no choice but to pull out all the stops and begin The Grand Seduction. Starring: Liane Balaban, Brendan Gleeson, Gordon Pinsent, Taylor Kitsch. (Rated PG-13 for some suggestive material and drug references, 113 min.)
How to Survive a Zombie Attack
At the Bayville Free Library, 7:30 p.m. For 10 year-olds+. Learn a thing or two about zombie preparedness. Attendance is limited to 12 people. For all program inquiries or any questions, call 516-628-2765 or email bayvlib@optonline.net.
Prepare Your Home For Winter
The East Norwich Civic Association will be hosting an informational session about making your home more comfortable, affordable and environmentally friendly on Thursday, Oct. 23, 8 p.m. at Community United Methodist Church, one block south of 25A on Route 106 at Vernon Street. Organizers and volunteers from the Long Island Progressive Coalitions non-profit energy efficiency program, PowerUp Communities, will be presenting about how you can save money your energy bills by reducing cold rooms and drafts in your home.
Boys & Girls Club Gala
The Oyster Bay-East Norwich Boys & Girls Club holds its “Masquerade Gala” at Oheka Castle on Oct. 23. For tickets for this great event to support the club’s programs, please call 516-922-9285.
Friday, Oct. 24
A Night at the Mansion: Sleepover
Join the folks at Coe Hall for an evening of fun and mystery. Enjoy an ice cream bar, flashlight tour, late night movie and then it’s lights out for a sleepover at Coe Hall. Bagels will be served on Saturday morning. Children must have a chaperone. For reservations contact Michelle Benes at 516-922-8678. Space is limited. The event goes from 7 p.m. to 8 a.m. The fee for members is $20, non-members pay $30.
Saturday, Oct. 25
Fall Foliage Walk
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site presents a Fall Foliage Walk on Saturday, Oct. 25 at 1 p.m. Join the park’s volunteer naturalist on an exploration of Sagamore Hill fields and woodland trails during the peak of fall colors. In addition, a children’s activity will be available from 1 to 4 p.m. For more information call 802-7543.
Halloween Party
Raynham Hall Museum, 20 West Main St., presents Spies, Spook & Spirits: A Victorian Halloween at RHM. It will be a Victorian party for adults with music, dancing, tricks, treats and surprises, from 9 p.m. to midnight. Call for fee and reservations at 516-922-6808.
Halloween Hullabaloo
Raynham Hall Museum presents a Halloween Hullabaloo for kids with pumpkin painting, face painting and not-too-scary stories by Johnny Cuomo. Call 516-922-6808 for more details.
Sunday, Oct. 26
Laughs at the Library
Join comedian Mark Brier at the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Library for an afternoon filled with jokes, stories, anecdotes and impressions. Brier has been a stand-up comedian for 30 years. The audience is invited to share their favorite joke or just come to enjoy Mark’s wholesome humor. Please register at the reference desk or call the library at 516-922-1212. 2 to 3 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 27
Gentle Yoga with Janina Lem
Mondays through Nov. 24, 6 pm. Focus on mastery of poses, breathing exercise and meditation. Attendance is limited to 12 people. $5/class. Pay as you go. At the Bayville Free Library.
Fall Storytime
Enjoy stories, songs and crafts while helping your little one love literacy. 10:30 a.m. for 2-year-olds and 1:30 p.m. for 3-year-olds. At the Bayville Free Library.
Tuesday, Oct. 28
Fall Storytime
Enjoy stories, songs and crafts while helping your little one love literacy. Tuesdays through Nov. 4 at 10:30 a.m. for babies under 2 and 1:30 p.m. for 4- and pre- K 5-year-olds. At the Bayville Free Library.
Just Be…Yoga
6 pm. 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 includes four classes/session. Registration is required.
Hooks & Needles
Come and enjoy the knitting and crochet group every Tuesday, 7 p.m. at the Bayville Free Library.
Property Tax Exemptions Workshop
From 1 to 3 p.m. at the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Library, there will be a 2014 Department of Assessment Property Tax Exemptions Workshop, sponsored by Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano. You can help speed up the processing of your application by making and bringing two copies of any required supporting documentation to the workshop. Applications are available online at www.mynassauproperty.com or can be obtained by calling 516-571-1500 prior to the workshop. The workshop is first come, first served. Call the Department of Assessment at 516-571-1500 if you have any questions.
Long Island Ghost Stories with the Paranormal Adventurers
Included in this spooky 90 minute multimedia presentation at the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Library are tales based on local folklore, including stories about the grave of Hatchet Mary, the witch of Sweet Hollow Road, the headless horseman of Raynham Hall in Oyster Bay, the peeking ghosts at the windows of Teddy Roosevelt’s former home in Glen Head, Tony the ghost of the West Hempstead Railroad tracks, the ghoul of Potter’s Field Cemetery in Yaphank, and much, much more. This program is sure to draw lively audience participation. Bring your own ghost stories, too! Adults and teens are welcome. Register at the Reference Desk or call the library at 516-922-1212. 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 29
Mah Jongg
Do you play Mah-Jongg? Want to learn or sharpen your skills? This is the game that has fascinated people for many years with its strategies, sequences, and combinations. Let Jacqui Palatnik, a master player, introduce you to the tiles and basic moves of this magical game at the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Library, Oct. 29, Nov. 5 and Nov. 12. Cards are available at www.nationalmahjonggleague.org or by calling: 212-246-3052. Please stop by the reference desk or call the library at 516-922-1212 to register.
Thursday, Oct. 30
Movie: They Came Together
New Yorkers Molly and Joel tell the story of how they met when Molly owned a boutique confectionery on the Upper West Side and Joel’s corporation opened a candy superstore across the street, threatening to put Molly out of business. Starring: Ellie Kemper, Jason Mantzoukas, Melanie Lynskey, Ed Helms. (Rated R for language and sexual content, 85 min.) at the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Library, 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Ghastly Grounds
The Oyster Bay Historical Society, 20 Summit Street presents a special Halloween event on Oct. 29. Children of all ages are invited to the Ghastly Grounds: Games and treats for all. For more information please call 922-5032 or visit their website at oysterbayhistorical.org.
Friday, Oct. 31
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., Friday at Oct. 31 at Ransom Beach, 10 Bayville Ave. Show vehicles fee, $5; spectators are free. Call 516-882-5022 for information.
