Residents of Oyster Bay enjoy the diversity of activities geared for total immersion in cultural experiences that only a small town and dedicated residents can offer.
HOOD A.M.E. ZION CHURCH CELEBRATES FEBRUARY AS BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Sunday, Feb. 1 - 4 pm - Consecration of Slaves' Graves at Young's Cemetery, Cove Rd., Oyster Bay Cove
All other events listed below are at Hood A.M.E. Zion Church (corner of South Street and Summit Street, next to State Bank of Long Island), Oyster Bay
Saturday, February 7th- Lecture/Power Point Presentation Re: Impact of Black Americans on Long Island, including Booker T. Washington, Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglas, and others.
Saturday, February 14th- Hempstead Acapella Choir
Saturday, February 21st- Soul Food Dinner
FRIENDS OF THE BAY LECTURE SERIES
2 Townsend Square (Next to Il Piatto), Oyster Bay
Wednesday, Feb. 4 at 7 pm - The Inside Story of the Failed Oyster Bay-Rye Bridge featuring Josh Reyes of Sagamore Hill National Historic Site detailing the power struggles between Robert Moses, Nelson Rockefeller, Lester Wolff and other politicians at the time of this controversial proposal. Suggested donation $5.
Wednesday, Mar. 4 at 7 pm - The Status of River Otters on Long Island featuring Mike Bottini, veteran naturalist, writer, and environmental consultant, discussing his research on where and how many river otters may still be on Long Island. Signs of river otters have been found in the Shu Swamp area. Suggested donation $5.
Wednesday, April 1 at 7 pm - Discussion of the Coastal Resilience Project featuring Sarah Newkirk of the Nature Conservancy detailing the tools that can help guide decisions impacting rising sea levels and coastal hazards. Suggested donation of $5.
SAGAMORE HILL
Visitor Center, Cove Neck
Sundays, Feb. 1, Feb. 8. Feb. 15 and Feb. 22 - 9:30 am - Winter Nature Walk
OYSTER BAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Earle-Wightman House, 20 Summit St., Oyster Bay
Saturday, February 7th to Sunday, April 26th
Exhibit : "Dearest Jane...Love L." Jane Bush and her love letters from Habana - Letters and Photographs documenting the unusal journey of an important Oyster Bay family.
WATERFRONT CENTER SPEAKER SERIES
Tuesday, February 10th- Weather 101 For Sailors, presented by Eric Johnson, U.S. Sailing Senior Judge. The Storrs' residence in Oyster Bay, 8 P.M. To REGISTER and for directions, contact Mary@thewaterfrontcenter.org or call 922-SAIL(7245). Space is limited. $10 donation suggested. Beverages and warm weather topics provided!
Tuesday, March 10th- Sea Stories And Safety Tips For Long Island Sound, presented by Sheila McCurdy, U.S. Sailing National Faculty Chair and Safety at Sea Moderator. The Storrs' residence in Oyster Bay, 8 P.M. To REGISTER and for directions, contact Mary@thewaterfrontcenter.org or call 922-SAIL(7245). Space is limited. $10 donation suggested. Beverages and warm weather topics provided!
Tuesday, April 14th- The People Side of Sailing (It's Not All About Technology), presented by John Rousmaniere, author of The Annapolis Book of Seamanship, and many other books. The Storrs' residence in Oyster Bay, 8 P.M. To REGISTER and for directions, contact Mary@thewaterfrontcenter.org or call 922-SAIL(7245). Space is limited. $10 donation suggested. Beverages and warm weather topics provided!
OB-EN PUBLIC SCHOOL
Saturday, Feb. 7, 9 am - Budget Forum/Overview
Oyster Bay High Shool Library, East Main St., Oyster Bay
Input is encouraged. All welcome.
Wednesday, February 11th - Oyster Bay High School Mid-Winter Concert
Oyster Bay High School Performing Arts Center, 7:30 P.M.
FRIENDS OF THE ARTS CONCERTS:
Sunday, February 8th- The Four Nations Ensemble Coe Hall (Planting Fields Arboretum), 2:30 P.M. For information/tickets, 922-0061;
Sunday, March 1st- The Damocles Trio Coe Hall (Planting Fields Arboretum), 2:30 P.M. For information/tickets, 922-0061; www.FOTApresents.org.
Sunday, March 29th- The Biava Quartet Coe Hall (Planting Fields Arboretum), 2:30 P.M. For information/tickets, 922-0061; www.FOTApresents.org.
PLANTING FIELDS ARBORETUM
Sunday, March 1st - MARDI GRAS GALA Horse and carriage rides, children's performances, funny photos, environmental displays, prizes, and more. 11 A.M. to 4 P.M. Free admission.
JOHN A. GABLE LECTURE SERIES:
Thursday, March 26th- The Literary Antecedents of Theodore Roosevelt, presented by Charles Markis, Chief of Interpretation at Sagamore Hill, describing the authors and writings that influenced TR as a young man and throughout his life. Christ Church Parish Hall, 7:30 P.M. FREE to the public, via Friends of Sagamore Hill (364-1869).
Tuesday, April 28th- Theodore Roosevelt's Use of the Navy in Diplomacy, presented by CDR Henry J. Hendrix II, USN, Ph.D. Commander Hendrix is a Naval Flight Officer, prolific author and National Secretary of the Theodore Roosevelt Association. Christ Church Parish Hall, 7:30 P.M. FREE to the public, via Friends of Sagamore Hill (364-1869).
Tuesday, May 12th- TR and the Arts of His Time, presented by Mr. Franklin Hill Perrell, Chief Curator of the Nassau County Museum of Art. A lecture and video presentation on art in the time of Theodore Roosevelt. Mr. Perrell is a noted artist, lecturer and foremost authority on art of the "American Gilded Age". Christ Church Parish Hall, 7:30 P.M. FREE to the public, via Friends of Sagamore Hill (364-1869).
OF INTEREST TO YOUTH:
ROUGH RIDER LACROSSE REGISTRATION. Spring 2009 registration for boys and girls from kindergarten to 8th grade now open and closes January 31st. Register and volunteer to coach at www.roughriderlax.com. For more information: roughriderlax@hotmail.com.
Thursday, February 5th- REGISTRATION for CYO Boys Baseball (grades 4-8) and CYO Girls Softball (grades 5-8). St. Dominic's Gym, 7 P.M. to 9 P.M.
Saturday, February 7th- REGISTRATION for CYO Boys Baseball (grades 4-8) and CYO Girls Softball (grades 5-8). St. Dominic's Gym, 10 A.M. to 12 Noon.
OYSTER BAY LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL REGISTRATION for children in pre-K to 7th grade. Registration is available ONLINE ONLY UNTIL FEBRUARY 7TH for the upcoming Spring season. For more information, http://www.oysterbaybaseball.com/, info@oysterbaybaseball.com, and/or 628-2555.
Sunday, February 8th- TEEN TALENT SHOW (via Knights of Columbus and St. Dominic's Youth Group). ALL students in grades 7-12 can participate. St. Dominic's Social Room, 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. SIGN-UP BY JANUARY 31ST by calling Marie- 922-0386 or Jen- 922-9423.
Wednesday, February 11th - VALENTINE'S DAY COOKIE WORKSHOP Co-sponsored by Raynham Hall and The Baykery Cafe. Those age 8 and up will learn to bake cookies with The Baykery Cafe's Kieran Shea in The Raynham Hall Victorian Kitchen. 2 sessions- 4 P.M. to 5 P.M. and 5:30 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. To REGISTER, call 922-6808.
PRESIDENTS' DAY WRITING CONTEST FOR GRADES 2-6. Raynham Hall Museum sponsors this challenge to students in grades 2-6 to write either a poem or essay on George Washington, Abe Lincoln, or Teddy Roosevelt. Entries due by February 13th, with an awards ceremony on February 19th. For more information, contact Jessica Semins- 922-6808.
FUNDRAISERS FOR THE CHILDREN OF OYSTER BAY:
Friday, March 13th- 9TH ANNUAL TASTE OF THE GOLD COAST at the DeSeversky Center, Oyster Bay High School PTSA's single largest fundraiser of the year- and a lot of fun! For raffle donations, contact Kristen Victory at 624-5812. To take part in the Gold Coast Committee, contact Wendy Smith at finesmit@verizon.net or Maureen Roland at 624-3184.
Friday, April 3rd - ST. DOMINIC SCHOOLS SPRING AUCTION. Crest Hollow Country Club.
OB-EN BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB FUNDRAISER: "TEDDY'S FOURTH OF JULY" LIMITED EDITION PRINTS NOW AVAILABLE by local resident and world-renowned artist MORT KUNSTLER. 922-9285 to order a print.
ODDS & ENDS:
NEW BUSINESSES IN TOWN
TEX-MEX GRILL- on South Street next to Snouder's Drugstore and across the street from Il Piato.
LUCE - on Route 106 (where the old Café Girasole was), East Norwich
NEW TOWN TREE ORDINANCE now in effect. Any tree 8 inches in diameter (measured at 4.5 feet above the ground) requires a TREE PERMIT for removal. Information, Questions, Concerns - Town of Oyster Bay-516-797-7956 (Weekdays); 677-5350 (Weekends).
Copyright © 2009. By Rosalinda Morgan, "The Rose Lady". All rights reserved.. "COMMUNITY EVENTS - OYSTER BAY, NY"
If you are interested in selling or buying a home in Brookville, Muttontown, Oyster Bay, East Norwich, Oyster Bay Cove, Syosset, Laurel Hollow, Bayville, Centre Island and Mill Neck, please contact Rosalinda Morgan, "The Rose Lady".
Ph - 516-385-0584
Email - linda@rosalindamorgan.com
Website - www.rosalindamorgan.com
Delano & Aldrich, the prominent architect of the ‘20s made his first commission in this area. His first commission is the Christie House on Muttontown Rd whose exterior wall was modeled after Mount Vernon, the home of our first president, George Washington. This mansion is now called Nassau Hall owned by Nassau County. Nassau Hall was built by Delano & Aldrich for the Winthrop family and was known originally as the Egerton L. Winthrop Jr. House or Muttontown Meadows. The estate was purchased by Lansdell Christie in 1950 and hence called the Christie House. His widow, Helen Christie sold the house and its 183 acres to Nassau County in 1969. It is now the home of Nassau Parks Conservancy. Nassau Hall has one of the biggest collection of pine trees. 
Nearby is another mansion located on the beautiful Muttontown Preserve. Chelsea Mansion with a French Normandy style architecture was built for Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin Moore in 1924. Mr. Benjamin Moore's great, great grandfather was the author, Clement Clark Moore, who wrote the poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas", otherwise known as "T'was The Night Before Christmas". Chelsea Mansion was named to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. One special feature of this property is the moat around the mansion, an Oriental influence favored by Mrs. Moore after a trip to China on her honeymoon in 1921. Chelsea is also owned by Nassau County and used now for various charity fundraising events and concerts in the summer. 
