Apple Scones & Apple Butter
Wednesday, Oct. 7
Walking Tour of Oyster Bay
Saturday, Oct. 10
Fall Harvest Festival
Saturday, Oct. 10 & Sunday, Oct. 11
Wednesday, Oct. 7
Apple Scones & Apple Butter
Patrons will enjoy making their own apple cinnamon scones. Recipes will be provided as well as samples. Register at the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Library reference desk or call 516-922-1212. At 7 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 8
Movie At The Library
See I’ll See You in My Dreams at the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Library, 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. In this vibrant, funny and heartfelt film, a widow and former songstress discovers that life can begin anew at any age. With the support of three loyal girlfriends, Carol decides to embrace the world, embarking on an unlikely friendship with her pool maintenance man, pursuing a new love interest, and reconnecting with her daughter. Starring: Blythe Danner, Martin Starr, Sam Elliott, Mary Kay Place, June Squibb, Malin Akerman, Rhea Perlman. (Rated PG-13 for sexual material, drug use and brief strong language, 97 min.).
Friday, Oct. 9
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, Oct. 10
Fall Harvest Festival
Mill Neck Family’s Fall Harvest Festival takes place Saturday and Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Located on the grounds of a historic Gold Coast estate near Oyster Bay, the festival, also known as “Apple Sale,” includes grilled fare, specialty cheeses, assorted baked goods, honey, fudge and strudels. Roasted corn, a perennial favorite, will be available along with other seasonal produce and jewel-toned mums. The “Country Store” will stock a full line of meats and of course, there will be plenty of New York State apples. The festival hosts numerous activities and games for children, like balloon art and exploring the pumpkin patch. Jewelry, decorative wood, holiday crafts and clothing are among the items available from a variety of vendors, many of them returning to the festival each year. For more information, visit www.millneck.org or email info@millneck.org.
Seasonal Crafts
Register in advance for one of these sessions to have fun making seasonal crafts at the Bayville Free Library, at 10:30 a.m. or 2:30 p.m.
Walking Tour of Oyster Bay
Join Oyster Bay Historical Society Director Phil Blocklyn on a foot tour of Oyster Bay, the final tour of the season, featuring the historic sites along East and West Main streets, Audrey Avenue and South Street in the heart of the hamlet. No two tours exactly the same. Interaction among members of the tour always welcome. Leisurely weekend pace. $15 per person, $5 ages 12-17, with advance registration required.
The tour begins at 3 p.m., leaving from the Oyster Bay Historical Society, 20 Summit St., in Oyster Bay. For more details or to make a reservation, contact the society at 516-922-5032, or email obhsdirector@optonline.net.
Sunday, Oct. 11
Stead Zeppelin Festival
If you are a fan of Led Zeppelin, head to this music festival at The Homestead, featuring various local artists, from 3 to 11 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 12
Columbus Day
Public schools are closed.
Tuesday, Oct. 13
Hiking Long Island
Lee McAllister will be at the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Library for a slide-show and lecture presentation about hiking around Long Island, at 7 p.m. The multimedia presentation will include the geology, history (natural and human), flora, fauna and topographical features that make Long Island such an interesting place to hike at any season. Hiking opportunities in Nassau and Suffolk County are encompassed in this discussion. Register at the reference desk or by calling 516-922-1212.
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.
Wednesday, Oct. 14
Toddler Time
It’s toddler time every Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at the Bayville Free Library. For ages 18-36 months. Caregiver and toddlers enjoy music, movement activities during this fun storytime. Register online.
Thursday, Oct.15
Movie at the Library
See Aloha at the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Library, 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. A celebrated military contractor returns to the site of his greatest career triumphs and reconnects with a long-ago love while unexpectedly falling for the hard-charging Air Force watch-dog assigned to him. Starring: Bradley Cooper, Rachel McAdams, Emma Stone and Bill Murray. (Rated PG-13 for some language including suggestive comments, 105 min.).
Friday, Oct. 16
Autumn Lamp
Learn how to ink a glass base, then place leaves on an acetate shade and paint the background. Fill the base with twinkle lights for a soft glow and a fun accessory for your room. Bring two C batteries to the workshop. Instructor: Shirley Ruby. At the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Library, 4 p.m. Register at the reference desk or by calling 516-922-1212.
Ongoing
Grenville Baker Clothing Sale
Grenville Baker Boys & Girls Club’s annual clothing sale will be taking place through Oct. 8.
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.
The American Hot Rod
Collector Car Showcase (CCS), the only museum/showcase devoted to automotive memorabilia, Petroliana, and vintage cars in the metropolitan New York area, has an exhibit, The American Hot Rod, on display through Oct. 31 at the 18,000-square-foot facility at 85 Pine Hollow Rd. (Route 106) on the southern approach to this historic North Shore Long Island Gold Coast hamlet. The Petroliana museum, as car aficionados liken it, is open to the public daily from Tuesday through Saturday. It will feature a number of award-winning hot rods that have captivated audiences nationwide and are on loan to Collector Car Showcase for this special and rare exhibit. For more information, visit www.collectorcs.com.
The Interfaith Community
Educate your Jewish–Christian family through children’s classes, services and adult programs along with other interfaith families. The group meets on select Sundays at the Brookville Multifaith Campus. Go to www.interfaithli.org for a complete calendar.
