Christmas Eve Nativity Pageant
Wednesday, Dec. 24
Blood Drive
Saturday, Dec. 27
Open Game Time
Monday, Dec. 29
Wednesday, Dec. 24
Christmas Eve Nativity Pageant
Christ Church Oyster Bay holds a nativity pageant with the children of Church School, and parishioners’ families, with live animals. The story of the birth of Jesus is sung and acted out. Immediately following is the Family Eucharist with older Church School children telling the story of Jesus birth. From 4 to 5 p.m., 61 East Main St., Oyster Bay. Call 516-922-1770 or www.christchurchoysterbay.org.
Friday, Dec. 26
Movie at the Library
Children’s movie: How to Train Your Dragon 2 (PG, 102 min.) When Hiccup and Toothless discover an ice cave that is home to hundreds of new wild dragons and the mysterious Dragon Rider, the two friends find themselves at the center of a battle to protect the peace. No registration required. Children under 9 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Oyster Bay-East Norwich Public Library, 2 p.m.
Winter Day Program
The program begins at the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Boys & Girls Club for kids in kindergarten through eighth grade. The program will run from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Dec. 26, Dec. 29, Dec. 30, Dec. 31 and Jan. 2, 2015. Cost is $55 or $60 per day with lunch included. Contact 516-922-9285 or visit www.bgcoben.org for more information or to register your child.
Saturday, Dec. 27
Blood Drive
Give the gift of life for the holidays. New York Blood Center will be at the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Public Library from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This blood drive is presented by Oyster Bay-East Norwich Public Library in cooperation with Youth & Family Counseling Agency of Oyster Bay and East Norwich. Last donor will be taken at 3:45 p.m. Two free Mets tickets for the 2015 season will be mailed to each donor.
Please go to www.oysterbaylibrary.org and click on the blood drive slide to register, or call the library at 516-922-1212.
Monday, Dec. 29
Potters Wheel Mini Camp
For ages 7 and up at The Madd Potter, 17 Audrey Ave., Oyster Bay. $60 cash per person, includes snacks, pizza and drinks. Call 516-922-3223 to reserve a spot. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Open Game Time
The MNA Community Room at the Locust Valley Library will be open Mondays from 1 to 3 p.m. for people to meet and play a game of their choice. Tables and chairs will be provided, as well as a variety of games, or bring your own. Bring your friend(s). All welcome.
Tuesday, Dec. 30
Balloon Workshop
For grades kindergarten and up, 11 a.m. to noon, at the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Public Library. Learn how to master a few easy twists to make a dog and other simple balloon animals and hats. Then create your own designs. Registration began on Dec. 9 for OB-EN residents and begins on Dec. 29 for nonresidents, space permitting. Stop by the children’s room or call the library at 516-922-1212 to register.
Kids Movie at the Library
Go to the Bayville Free Library to watch Dolphin Tale 2, 2 to 4 p.m. in the library’s meeting room. Snacks will be served.
Just Be…Yoga
At the Bayville Free Library. Session 1, in the meeting room. Bring a mat or towel and yoga blocks or straps if you have them. Beginners welcome. Attendance is limited to 18 people. $20/patron includes four classes/session. Registration is required. Contact Christine Edwins at 516-628-2765, bayvlib@optonline.net.
Hooks & Needles
At the Bayville Free Library, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sit and knit awhile. Work on your own projects, or a project for charity. If you are unable to join in, please drop off your handmade hats, scarves, sweaters, or blankets anytime during library business hours. They are always looking for new members and donations of yarn.
Pottery Mini Camp
For ages 6 and up at The Madd Potter, 17 Audrey Ave., Oyster Bay. Kids will have fun creating a unique canvas design using tape and paint one piece of pottery. $50 cash per person, includes snacks, pizza and drinks. Call 516-922-3223 to reserve a spot. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 31
Open Jam
The Homestead hosts a weekly open jam every Wednesday at 7 p.m. 107 South St., Oyster Bay. Call 516-922-9293 or visit www.homesteadny.com.
Saturday, Jan. 3
Kids Night Out
For ages 6 to 13 at The Madd Potter, 17 Audrey Ave., Oyster Bay. Kids will paint a Mr. Peabody and Sherman Beagle Bank while watching the movie Mr. Peabody & Sherman. $30 cash per person, includes snacks, pizza, dessert and drinks. Call 516-922-3223 to reserve a spot. 6 to 8 p.m.
Ongoing
OBHS Quilt Exhibit
The Oyster Bay Historical Society’s holiday exhibition features both traditional and art quilts from their collections now through Dec. 31. The exhibit includes work from local quilters Pat Aitken, Dagmar Karppi, and Jacque Blocklyn. The show is at the OBHS’s Koenig Center at 20 Summit St. For more information, call the Oyster Bay Historical Society at 516-922-5032, or visit www.oysterbayhistorical.org
Photos at the Locust Valley Library
For the entire month of December, you can visit the MNA Community Room to see the photographs of Lisle Brathwaite at the Locust Valley Library. Brathwaite was born in Antigua and is an engineer living in New York. His gorgeous photographs are of nature and wildlife.
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.
