Civil War Lecture
Wednesday, August 5
Sail The Sound For Deafness
Thursday, August 6
Music Under The Stars
Friday, August 7
Wednesday, Aug. 5
Civil War Lecture
The North Shore Historical Museum will host a presentation at 7 p.m. on “The Toffeys and The Wordens: A Family Goes To War 1861-1865.” Bill Finlayson discusses the experiences of four of his family members in the American Civil War, including: a secret mission to save Fort Pickens, becoming the very first Union prisoner of war, the Battle of the Monitor and the Merrimack, the battles of Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville and Chattanooga, the Assassination of President Lincoln and being awarded the Medal of Honor. Admission is $10 or $5 for museum members. RSVP if planning to attend: director@northshorehistoricalmuseum.org.
Thursday, Aug. 6
Sail The Sound For Deafness
Mill Neck Family’s fourth annual “Sail the Sound for Deafness” Classics Regatta & Cocktail Party. Join the Mill Neck Family of Organizations, Oakcliff Sailing Center and The WaterFront Center, among other local establishments, for an evening sailboat race in Oyster Bay and Long Island Sound. Evening race begins at 5 p.m., cocktail party follows at Mill Neck Manor, 40 Frost Mill Rd., Mill Neck, 8 p.m. For complete information, fees, registration, donating and directions to event venues, visit www.millneck.org, call 516-628-4243 or email nleghart@millneck.org. Sign language interpreters will be available.
Movie At The Library
See Survivor at the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Library, 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. A Foreign Service Officer newly posted to the American embassy in London is charged with stopping terrorists from getting into the U.S. After surviving a vicious attack on the embassy, she finds herself framed for crimes she didn’t commit and racing to elude assassins while trying to clear her name and stop a large-scale terrorist attack set for New Year’s Eve. Starring: Milla Jovovich, Pierce Brosnan, Dylan Mcdermott, Angela Bassett, James D’Arcy and Robert Forrester (Rated PG-13 for violence, some action and brief strong language, 96 min.).
Pajama Storytime
At the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Library, 7 p.m., for kids ages 9 months to 3, with an adult. Wear your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal to listen to some great bedtime books, sing songs and enjoy a snack. Registration required.
Thursday Night PJ Storytime
Wear your pajamas and head to the library to cozy up for a summertime story at The Bayville Library, 7 p.m. For ages 2 to 12. Register online.
Friday, Aug. 7
Lego Club
Join the group in the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Library’s green room, where children can build whatever they can imagine. All Lego creations will remain in the library. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration. 10 a.m. to noon.
Music Under The Stars
See Cavemollies (classic rock) perform at the Incorporated Village of Bayville’s Music Under the Stars, an annual free summer concert series at West Harbor Memorial Beach in Bayville. The concerts are Friday evenings from 8 to 10 p.m. (weather permitting) and are free to the general public.
Midsummer Nights Dream Cruise
Spend Friday nights at Ransom Beach, 11 Bayville Ave. in Bayville, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Spectators are free, or the cost is $5 to show a car. Proceeds benefit Flags for Classrooms, Pets for Vets and more. Music provided by DJ Rich. Sponsored by New York Autofest; call 516-882-5022 or visit www.nyautofest.com for details.
Sunday, Aug. 9
Belle Voci Intergenerational Choir
Concert begins at 4 p.m. at Christ Church, 61 E. Main St., Oyster Bay. Jennifer Scott Miceli, Ph.D., founding director. Featuring works by Childs, Conte, Gawthrop, and Hildegarde von Bingen. Admission $20; $15 for students and seniors. Belle Voci performs to raise funds for cancer prevention and cure. Proceeds from concert ticket sales are donated to The American Cancer Society.
Morgan Park Summer Music
The music continues in Morgan Memorial Park this week with Jimmy and The Parrots, a Jimmy Buffet Tribute. This concert is sponsored by PSEG Long Island. Music starts at 7:30 p.m. Morgan Park overlooks the harbor at Germaine Street between Landing Road and McLoughlin Street in Glen Cove. Bring chairs or blankets, and a picnic if you wish. Children are welcome. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted in Morgan Park. Call 516-671-0017 for information and updates. Rain location: St. Patrick’s Parish Hall, Pearsall Avenue, Glen Cove.
Monday, Aug. 10
Lego Club
Join the group in the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Library’s green room, where children can build whatever they can imagine. All Lego creations will remain in the library. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration. 10 a.m. to noon.
Tuesday, Aug. 11
Cruise Night
The weekly Cruise Night on Audrey Avenue continues this week at 5:45 p.m. Great restaurants in the area.
Hooks and Needles
Tuesday nights from 7 to 8:30 p.m., sit, knit and chit-chat with the ladies who knit at the Bayville Library. Knit or crochet your own item or one to be donated. New members always welcome.
Thursday, Aug. 13
Movie At The Library
See Danny Collins at the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Library, 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Aging rocker Danny Collins can’t give up his hard-living ways. But when his manager uncovers a 40-year-old undelivered letter written to him by John Lennon, he decides to change course and embarks on a heartfelt journey to rediscover his family, find true love and begin a second act. Starring: Al Pacino, Annette Bening, Jennifer Garner, Melissa Benoist, Christopher Plummer, Josh Peck. (Rated R for strong violence, language including sexual references, and some drug use, 108 min.)
Friday, Aug. 14
Lego Club
Join the group in the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Library’s green room, where children can build whatever they can imagine. All Lego creations will remain in the library. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration. 10 a.m. to noon.
Music Under The Stars
See Darla, Steady Hands, and W.C. Lindsay (Folk Rock/Bar Punk, Dance Punk/Indie Pop) perform at the Incorporated Village of Bayville’s Music Under the Stars, an annual free summer concert series at West Harbor Memorial Beach in Bayville. The concerts are Friday evenings from 8 to 10 p.m. (weather permitting) and are free to the general public. In case of inclement weather, cancellations will be posted on the village’s website, www.bayvilleny.gov.
Ongoing
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 11 a.m. to noon. If you are in need of their services at other times, please call Pastor Diane at 516-922-2547 and make an appointment to complete their screening process.
Hats Off! Exhibition
Hats Off!, the Oyster Bay Historical Society’s summer exhibition, is currently on view in the society’s Angela Koenig Center at 20 Summit St. in Oyster Bay, through Sept. 13. Hats Off! An Assembly of Extraordinary Headwear from the Society’s Collection features men’s and women’s hats from the 20th century. For more information, call 516-922-5032.
