Midsummer Nights Dream Cruise
Friday, Sept. 25
Atlantic Steamer Celebration
Saturday, Sept. 26
Blood Drive
Tuesday, Sept. 29
Thursday, Sept. 24
Movie At The Library
See Love & Mercy at the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Library, 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. In the 1960s, Beach Boys leader Brian Wilson struggles with emerging psychosis as he attempts to craft his avant-garde pop masterpiece. In the 1980s, he is a broken, confused man under the 24-hour watch of shady therapist Dr. Eugene Landy. Starring: Elizabeth Banks, John Cusack, Paul Dano, Paul Giamatti. (Rated PG-13 for thematic elements, drug content and language, 103 min.).
Friday, Sept. 25
Caramel Apples
For teens in sixth through 12th grade, at the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Library, 4 p.m. Melt caramel and dip apples in an assortment of toppings. Presented by the Baking Coach. Registration required; register by stopping at the reference desk or calling 516-922-1212.
Art Reception
Light Over Water: Oyster Bay Harbor Scenes, the Oyster Bay Historical Society’s fall exhibition, features the work of Kirk Larsen, whose paintings, watercolors and drawings capture the boats, baymen, and yachts on the waters of Oyster Bay Harbor. The exhibition opens with a reception in the Historical Society’s Angela Koenig Center at 20 Summit St. in Oyster Bay from 6 to 8 p.m. and remains on view through Dec. 23. The reception is free and open to the public. The sale of art exhibited during Light Over Water helps support the society’s Beverly Mohlenhoff Fund, dedicated to the collections and activities of the Angela Koenig Center. For more details, contact the society at 516-922-5032 or email obhsdirector@optonline.net.
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.
Saturday, Sept. 26
Atlantic Steamer Celebration
The Atlantic Steamer Fire Company No. 1 is celebrating its 125th anniversary with a parade and party. The parade will begin at 6 p.m. at Firemen’s Field, led by the Atlantic Steamer Fire Company with a band, color guard, the company’s firefighters and equipment. Other fire departments will follow as one body, with one antique fire truck from each department following. The parade floats will finish the parade. Judging will take place in the parking lot by local elected officials and emceed by John Canning. The party will last until 11 p.m.
Hatchery’s Fall Festival
The Hatchery’s Fall Festival takes place Sat. Sept. 26, rain date Sat. Oct. 3 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Environmental exhibitions, food, refreshments, games, fishing for kids under 12, with all gear provided. Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium, 1660 Rte. 25A. Fees: $6 adults; $4 kids 3 to 12 and seniors 65 up; under age 3 and members free. For info call 516-692-6768 or visit www.cshfha.org.
Sunday, Sept. 27
Concerts by the Pond
Concerts by the Pond at St. John’s Church, Cold Spring Harbor, will host a recital by 12-year-old pianist Maxim Lando, on, at 3 p.m. Lando is an Artemisia Akademie Fellow at Yale University and a Lang Lang International Foundation Young Scholar. He has performed as guest artist on the critically acclaimed Jupiter Symphony Chamber Players series for the last seven years and has appeared in concert halls in Spain, Italy, Germany, England, Kazakhstan, Canada, Armenia and throughout the United States. He has been featured in recitals at Weill Recital Hall of Carnegie Hall and this season will present the American premiere of James Cohn’s Concerto for Piano and Orchestra with the Queens Symphony Orchestra. For additional information and directions, visit www.stjohnscoldspringharbor.org, (1670 Rte. 25A) or call 516-692-6368, ext.14. $20 donation; students and children free.
Monday, Sept. 28
AARP Oyster Bay
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 the community as well as members. Keep abreast of current AARP discounts. For more information contact Frieda Cassano 516-431-0565 or ffcassano@gmail.com.
Your Healthy & Happy Pet
At Oyster Bay- East Norwich Library, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Dr. Elizabette Cohen is a practicing veterinarian on Long Island. She has been on WCBS 880 News Radio since 2004. Her “Healthy and Happy Pet” reports are heard several times a day every Saturday and Sunday. She is also the author of the book Most of My Patients Wear Fur: Tales of Small Animals and Their Big City Vet. She has been practicing high quality veterinary medicine and surgery in New York City and Long Island since 1988. Please bring questions; pets must stay at home. Register at the reference desk or call 516-922-1212.
Tuesday, Sept. 29
Blood Drive
The Red Cross will be holding a blood drive on Tuesday, Sept. 29 from 3 to 9 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church Oyster Bay, 60 East Main St., Oyster Bay. The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to help their communities prepare for emergencies by giving blood during National Preparedness Month this September. Download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit www.redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767 to make an appointment or for more information. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in.
Introduction to Computers Part 1
This is a slow-paced, user-friendly workshop for first-time computer users. Using Windows computers, this unique class covers the basics in a way that even the most inexperienced user will understand. Fee: $4, due at registration. At Oyster Bay-East Norwich Library, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Hooks & Needles
Every Tuesday night from 7 to 8:30 p.m., head to the Bayville Free Library to sit, knit and chit-chat with the ladies who knit. Knit or crochet your own item or one to be donated. New members always welcome.
