Party At Collector Car Showcase
Wednesday, Feb. 25
Spymasters Lecture Series
Thursday, Feb. 26
Church Fundraiser
Saturday, Feb. 28
Wednesday, Feb. 25
Party At Collector Car Showcase
Join the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Chamber of Commerce for the 85th Annual Chamber Installation, at 6:30 p.m., at the Collector Car Showcase, 85 Pine Hollow Rd., Oyster Bay. Cost is $25 per person, includes light fare and wine. RSVP to OBENChamber@gmail.com.
Crochet Connection
Beginners or experienced crocheters are welcome to learn the basic foundation stitches such as slip knot, chain, single and double crochet, for ages 6 and up. From 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Library. Participants should be taking away a completed project at the end of the five weeks. Registration began on Feb. 4 for OB-EN residents and began on Feb. 24 for nonresidents, space permitting. Stop by the children’s room or call 516-922-1212 to register.
Thursday, Feb. 26
Spymasters Lecture Series
Raynham Hall Museum’s Spymasters Lecture Series presents “The Use of Intelligence in a Dangerous World” with the Honorable Charles E. Allen. From 6 to 7:30 p.m., 101 East 69th St., NYC, in collaboration with the Masters Series at the Union Club. $25 per person, business attire. RSVP: 516-922-6808.
Movie At The Library
See the movie Fury at the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Library, 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. As the Allies make their final push in the European Theatre in April 1945, a battle-hardened army sergeant named Wardaddy commands a Sherman tank and her five-man crew on a deadly mission behind enemy lines. Outnumbered and outgunned, and with a rookie soldier thrust into their platoon, Wardaddy and his men face overwhelming odds in their heroic attempts to strike at the heart of Nazi Germany. Starring: Jason Isaacs, Jon Bernthal, Logan Lerman, Kevin Vance, Brad William Henke, Michael Pena, Brad Pitt, Shia Labeouf, Xavier Samuel, Jim Parrack. (Rated R strong sequences of war violence, some grisly images, and language throughout, 134 min.)
Friday, Feb. 27
Winter Blues Party
The Boys and Girls Club of Oyster Bay-East Norwich is hosting a Winter Blues and Inflatables party at the club, 1 Pine Hollow Rd., Oyster Bay, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Cost is $15 per person. Jump around in the bounce house, zoom down the 17-foot bouncy slide, enjoy cotton candy, participate in Bean Bag and Ring Toss games and get a tattoo at the Temporary Tattoo Station. Refreshments will be available to purchase. Contact the club at 516-922-9285 or www.bgcoben.org to register or for more information.
Metamorphoses
LIU Post’s theatre company presents Metamorphoses by Mary Zimmerman. A modern translation of the classic Ovid poem. The play will be performed on Feb. 27 and 28 and March 5 to 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the Little Theatre Mainstage (A matinee will be offered on March 6 at 2 p.m. and March 8 at 3 p.m.). Call the box office at 516-299-2356 for tickets. General admission is $10; students and seniors are $5.
Saturday, Feb. 28
Church Fundraiser
The Hood Zion AME Church is holding a fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 28 from noon to 5 p.m. Choice of barbecue chicken, ribs or fried fish served with two sides. Cost is $12. Delicious desserts are $2. You can eat your meal at the church or order your food and take it home to enjoy.The church is at 11 Summit St., Oyster Bay, on the corner of South and Summit streets.
Birdwatching Trip
Take an all day birdwatching trip to Montauk Point and with the Huntington-Oyster Bay Audubon Society and observe lingering winter waterfowl including scoters, eiders, loons, gannets, and numerous pond ducks. Soon the waterfowl will be heading to their breeding grounds, so this could be the last chance to enjoy them. Group meets at 9 a.m. Take the LIE to exit 70, Manorville. Go south on Route 111 to Route 27. Take Route 27 east all the way to Montauk Point Lighthouse. Meet by the restaurant opposite the parking lot. To register call 516-433-5590.
Monday, March 2
ESL for Beginners
ESL (English as a Second Language) classes for beginners are held on Mondays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Locust Valley Library. Registration is required. Ten classes for $25. Please call the library at 516-671-1837 to register or for further information.
Tuesday, March 3
Exotic Game Dinner
The Coach Grill hosts its 8th Annual Exotic Game Meat Dinner, at 7:30 p.m. Pheasant, venison, elk, bison, wild boar and antelope will be featured. This event always sells out so reserve a spot ASAP. Full menu and pricing to follow later. The Coach Grill & Tavern, 22 Pine Hollow Rd., Oyster Bay, 516-624-0900, www.coachgrillandtavern.com.
Hooks & Needles
This knitting and crocheting group meets every Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Bayville Free Library, 34 School St. Call 516-628-2765 or visit www.bayvillefreelibrary.org for info.
Just Be…Yoga
At Bayville Free Library, from 6 to 7 p.m. Registration required.
Wednesday, March 4
Valley Quilters and Knitters
Valley Quilters and Knitters meet on the first and third Monday of each month at Locust Valley Library. Bring a project or come for ideas. Experts are on hand to help beginners get started. All welcome. From 1 to 3:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 5
Movie At The Library
See St. Vincent at the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Public Library, 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Maggie, a single mother, moves into a new home in Brooklyn with her 12-year-old son, Oliver. Forced to work long hours, she has no choice but to leave Oliver in the care of their new neighbor, Vincent, a retired curmudgeon with a desire for alcohol and gambling. An odd friendship soon blossoms between the improbable pair. Vincent brings Oliver along on all the stops that make up his daily routine: race track, strip club and a dive bar. Starring: Bill Murray, Chris O’Dowd, Jaeden Lieberher, Melissa Mccarthy, Naomi Watts, Terrence Howard. (Rated PG-13 for mature thematic material including sexual content, alcohol and tobacco use, and for language, 102 min.). For more information, call the library at 516-922-1212.
Saturday, March 7
Art Show and Champagne Brunch
The third annual spring art show will take place at Oakcliff Sailing Center, 2 South Exhibit Space, Oyster Bay, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This year’s theme is the seashore: the artists and chef have been challenged to depict their vision of that special area where the sea meets the shore. They will explore different perspectives: a family enjoying a picnic on Fire Island, a sea creature crawling onto the sands, a bird cruising toward the sea or a sailor returning from that sea. Artwork will be for sale and donations to the nonprofit Oakcliff Sailing Incorporated will be happily accepted. RSVP: 516-802-0368 or race@oakcliffsailing.org.
Ongoing
Photography Exhibit
See The Other Side: a photographic memorial to the slaves at the William Floyd Estate by Xiomáro at the Oyster Bay Historical Society’s Koenig Center, 20 Summit St., on view until March 29. 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. 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.
