Raingarden Workshop
Wednesday, November 19 & Thursday, November 20
Informative Hospital Talk
November November 20
Opera Night
Sunday, November 23
Wednesday, Nov. 19
Raingarden Workshop
Learn how to design, install and maintain a raingarden in two more sessions: Wednesday Nov. 19, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.; and Thursday Nov. 20, 2 to 4 p.m. at the WaterFront Center, 1 West End Ave., Oyster Bay. The cost for residents is $10; $25 for landscape professionals; includes light refreshments; space limited; registration required one week before each session. Presented by Rusty Schmidt, author of Blue Thumb Guide to Raingardens. To register call 516-364-5860.
Medicare Made Easy
This seminar at the Locust Valley Library on Nov. 19 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. is to take the confusion our of the different Medicare options available to you. Discuss the basics of Medicare supplement prescription drug plans, the donut home, eligibility requirements and enrollment windows. All welcome to this free program in the MNA Community Room. Call 516-671-1837 for information.
The New Long-Term Care Landscape
This Alzheimer’s Resource Center presentation will cover how Long Term Care Insurance works, how to utilize it if someone is covered, identifying spouse and children who could benefit from coverage, and discuss how new health plan designs and laws help affect the affordability and flexibility of Long Term Care Insurance. At the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Library, 7 p.m. Register at the reference desk or call the library at 516-922-1212.
Thursday, Nov. 20
Raingarden Workshop
Learn how to design, install and maintain a rain garden on Thursday Nov. 20, 2 to 4 p.m. at the WaterFront Center, 1 West End Ave., Oyster Bay. The cost for residents is $10; $25 for landscape professionals; includes light refreshments; space limited; registration required one week before this session. Presented by Rusty Schmidt, author of Blue Thumb Guide to Raingardens. The purpose of the training is to help interested residents and landowners lean the few basic skills needed to design, build and maintain rain gardens. To register call 516-364-5860.
Movie: An Old Fashioned Thanksgiving
Things are so bad for recently widowed farmer Mary Bassett and her three children that this Thanksgiving they may not even be able to afford a turkey for their dinner. Suddenly, Mary’s wealthy and estranged mother Isabella comes for a visit. Although Isabella finds a kindred spirit in Mary’s eldest daughter and budding writer Tilly, Mary resents her mother’s attempts to help them out of their financial difficulties. It will take more than money to heal the emotional wounds that exist between mother and daughter. Starring: Jacqueline Bisset, Tatiana Maslany, Helene Joy, Ted Atherton, Vivien Endicott Douglas, Kris Turner. (Not Rated, 88 min.) At the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Library, 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Informative Hospital Talk
The Oyster Bay Civic Association will host Susan Kwiatek, executive director of NS-LIJ Glen Cove Hospital on Nov. 20 at 7:30 p.m. for a talk at the Italian-American Citizens Club, 48 Summit St., Oyster Bay. Kwiatek will present an overview of what has been transpiring at the hospital and will clarify the new model of care that is being implemented. Additionally, it should be known that Glen Cove Hospital has recently been designated as a temporary center for the treatment of confirmed Ebola patients.
Friday, Nov. 21
Teens Night In
The Boys & Girls Club of OB-EN hosts its Teens Night In for grades 6 to 8 on Nov. 21. For more information call 516-922-2985.
Mother Courage Project At Post
Love in the Time of Politics, a project of two undergraduate honors students, on Nov. 21 to 23 in the Rifle Range Theatre at 7:30 p.m. [Matinee Nov. 23 at 3 p.m.] Call the box office at 516-299-2356 for tickets. General admission is $10; students and seniors are $5.
Saturday, Nov. 22
Family Puppet Show
Family Puppet Show with Janice Buckner and her Puppet Pals at the Locust Valley Library. Enjoy smiles and songs of the season as Janice and her friends focus on family, togetherness and being thankful on Nov. 22 at 2 p.m. Bring a non-perishable food item for donation to those in need. All ages are welcome. Registration is required. For more information call 516-671-1837.
Sunday, Nov. 23
Opera Night
Founder Isabella Eredita Johnson will bring gifted chamber and operatic musicians from the Long Island and Metropolitan area for a concert of Art songs and arias from some of the most beloved operas on Nov. 23 at 4 p.m. This is Opera Night’s one and only Christ Church performance this season. The suggested donation is $15, For information call the parish office at 516-922-6377.
Monday, Nov. 24
AARP Meeting
Come join the monthly AARP Oyster Bay Group’s informational meeting at 1 p.m. at the Farmingdale Public Library, 116 Merritts Rd. Learn about issues and volunteer opportunities relevant to our community as well as our members. Keep abreast of current AARP discounts. For more information contact Frieda Cassano 516-431-0565 or ffcassano@gmail.com.
Food Drive Begins
The Community Social Action Committee will be offering food certificates or food baskets to the needy families and individuals living in the Oyster Bay-East Norwich community. We are calling upon our local residents for support. A large number of families, individuals and seniors will be given assistance for the upcoming holiday season. Nonperishable food items and turkeys will be accepted at the First Presbyterian Church on East Main Street in Oyster Bay, on Monday, Nov. 24 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., and Tuesday, Nov. 25 between 9 a.m. and noon. If you would like to donate a turkey, it must be delivered frozen on Tuesday, Nov. 25, before noon.
Donations can be mailed to the C.S.A.C. Holiday Sharing Program, Box 231, Oyster Bay, NY 11771. Your donation will be used to purchase the necessary food certificates and supplies to keep this important outreach program going.
Thursday, Nov. 27
Happy Thanksgiving!
Annual Turkey Trot
Race starts at 9 a.m. at Oyster Bay High School. The fun includes $100 prize for best Turkey costume and Best Teddy Roosevelt costume. Scenic flat course. Free T-shirt. Sponsor: Gallego Financial Group of Raymond James of Oyster Bay.
5th Annual Share and Care Thanksgiving Feast
St. Patrick’s Parish Hall, Glen Cove, noon to 3 p.m. Those who wish to volunteer and serve can come at 11 a.m. Those who wish to help set up and decorate the cafeteria the night before, can show up on Wednesday, Nov. 26 at 6 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 28
Movie at the Library
At 2 p.m., the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Library will offer a children’s movie: Mr. Peabody and Sherman. Mr. Peabody, the most accomplished dog in the world, and his mischievous boy Sherman, use their time machine to go on the most outrageous adventure known to man or dog. (Rated PG, 93 min.) No registration; children under 9 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
Ongoing
Plein Art Exhibit
The Teaching Studios of Art of Oyster Bay’s Plein Air Competition of paintings created at Sagamore Hill are on view currently and for sale at the Oyster Bay Historical Society’s Koenig Center. For more information and hours call 516-922-5032.
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 from noon to 1 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.
