FEBRUARY AS BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Thursday, February 26th - Personal Stories in Honor of Black History Month. Seniors will share their personal stories, with Nick LaBella as a featured speaker. Doubleday-Babcock Senior Center, East Main St., Oyster Bay, NY, 12:30 P.M. Call in advance for luncheon reservations- 922-1770.
Friday, February 27th - A Program of Remembrance and Praise (in honor of Black History Month). Hood A.M.E. Zion Church, Oyster Bay, NY (corner of South Street and Summit Street, next to State Bank of Long Island), 7 P.M.
FRIENDS OF THE BAY LECTURE SERIES
2 Townsend Square (Next to Il Piatto), Oyster Bay
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. Pre-registration not required, but is appreciated (922-6666 or info@friendsofthebay.org). Suggested donation of $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. Pre-registration not required, but is appreciated (922-6666 or info@friendsofthebay.org). Suggested donation of $5.
WATERFRONT CENTER SPEAKER SERIES
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!
OYSTER BAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Earle-Wightman House, 20 Summit St., Oyster Bay
Continuing to Sunday, April 26th- EXHIBIT: "DEAREST JANE...LOVE L." Jane Bush and Her Love Letters from Habana - Letters and Photographs Documenting the Unusual Journey of an Important Oyster Bay Family. Oyster Bay Historical Society, Earle-Wightman House (20 Summit Street, next to the Italian-American Club). For more information, call 922-5032 or www.oysterbayhistory.org.
OYSTER BAY - EAST NORWICH PUBLIC SCHOOL
Tuesday, March 10th- Oyster Bay High School Girls and Boys Basketball Long Island Championship Games. Girls: against Stony Brook H.S. at C.W. Post College, 4 P.M.; Boys: against Port Jefferson H.S. at SUNY-Old Westbury, 7:30 P.M.
FRIENDS OF THE ARTS CONCERTS:
Sunday, March 1st- The Damocles Trio Coe Hall (Planting Fields Arboretum), Oyster Bay, NY, 2:30 P.M. For information/tickets, 922-0061; www.FOTApresents.org.
Sunday, March 29th- The Biava Quartet Coe Hall (Planting Fields Arboretum), Oyster Bay, NY, 2:30 P.M. For information/tickets, 922-0061; www.FOTApresents.org.
PLANTING FIELDS ARBORETUM, OYSTER BAY, NY
Sunday, March 1st - Mardis 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, East Main St., Oyster Bay, NY, 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, East Main St., Oyster Bay, NY, 7:30 P.M. FREE to the public, via Friends of Sagamore Hill (364-1869).
Tuesday, May 12th- , 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, East Main St., Oyster Bay, NY, 7:30 P.M. FREE to the public, via Friends of Sagamore Hill (364-1869).
OTHER EVENTS:
Thursday, February 26th- Grand Re-Opening of Newly Expanded Railroad Museum Preview Center. All Welcome. Refreshments served. Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, NY - just north of bandstand/gazebo. 5 P.M. to 8 P.M.
Sunday, March 1st- Pancake Breakfast (via The Lions Club of Oyster Bay). Doubleday-Babcock Senior Center, East Main St., Oyster Bay, NY, 8:30 A.M. to 12 Noon.
Sunday, March 1st- 5th Annual Polar Bear "Break The Ice Swim", hosted by the United Cerebral Palsy Assoc. of Nassau County (378-2000, ext. 648); www.ucpn.org). TR Memorial Park, Oyster Bay, NY, 12:30 P.M.- kick off of festivities; 1:30 P.M.- Polar Bear Plunge!
Saturday, March 14th- Spaghetti Dinner. United Methodist Church, East Norwich, NY (corner of Vernon Avenue and Route 106- just south of Northern Blvd.), 6 P.M. Please try to purchase tickets in advance by calling 922-0133.
Thursday, March 26th- Lecture: The History of the Muttontown Preserve, featuring Muttontown Village Historian Betty Gilmartin. Jericho Library, 7 P.M. Sponsored by The Muttontown Horsemens Association. Free to all. Refreshments served.
Monday, May 18th- "Spring Swing" Invitational Golf Tournament to benefit the Mill Neck Manor School for the Deaf, Early Childhood Center, and Services for Deaf Adults. Brookville Country Club, Chicken Valley Rd., Upper Brookville, NY. To register for golf, dinner only, or to sponsor the event, contact Nancy Leghart- 628-4243.
Tuesday, May 19th- OB-EN SCHOOL DISTRICT PUBLIC BUDGET VOTE AND TRUSTEE ELECTION. Oyster Bay H.S., East Main St., Oyster Bay, NY, 7 A.M. to 9 P.M. (624-6500).
OF INTEREST TO YOUTH:
FUNDRAISERS FOR THE CHILDREN OF OYSTER BAY:
Ongoing - 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.
Friday, March 13th- 9TH Annual Taste of the Gold Coast at the DeSeversky Center, 7:30 P.M. 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.
Saturday, March 21st- Annual Rummage Sale (via Oyster Bay Cooperative Preschool- a local non-profit pre-school located at The First Presbyterian Church). First Presbyterian Church (across the street from Doubleday-Babcock Senior Center), East Main St., Oyster Bay, NY, 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. For information or donations, please call Bev Zembko at 922-2229.
Friday, April 3rd- St. Dominic School's Spring Auction. Crest Hollow Country Club, Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury, NY, 7:30 p.m., honoring Sister Mary Helen Slavinskas and Sgt. Patrick J. Hall. For more information and tickets, call 922-4888, ext. 4.
Friday, June 12th- OB-EN Boys and Girls Club Gala Benefit & Auction 2009 (Summer Cruise Theme) at the Clubhouse, Berry Hill Rd., Oyster Bay, NY, 6:30 P.M. For further information, call Camille Mastellone at 922-9285, ext. 16.
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