December 2010 in Oyster Bay, NY is quite a busy month for the community. Though the month is a third over, there are still plenty of things for you to participate in and enjoy this holiday season in Oyster Bay, NY even if you missed the first ten days of the month's activities. So as a service to Oyster Bay-East Norwich community and its neighboring villages - Brookville, Muttontown, Oyster Bay Cove, Bayville, Locust Valley, Syosset, Laurel Hollow, Centre Island and Mill Neck, here is a list of upcoming events:.
EVERY Tuesday- OPEN MIKE NITE AT JACK HALYARDS AMERICAN BAR AND GRILL , Jack Halyards Restaurant, 8 P.M. For more information, call 922-2999 or visit www.jackhalyards.com.
EVERY Wednesday- DOUBLEDAY-BABCOCK SENIOR DINNER DISCOUNT AT CANTERBURY ALES. Members of DBSC can enjoy a $12 meal that includes main entree, soft drink, coffee or tea, tax, and gratuity. For more information and to make a RESERVATION, call 922-1770.
EVERY Thursday- OPEN MIKE NITE AT CANTERBURY ALES, Canterbury Ales, approx 8:45 P.M. start time. For more information, call Mark at 922-3214; http://www.canterburyalesrestaurant.com.
Friday, December 10th- LADY BAYMEN HOLIDAY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT- second round.
- OBHS Gym, 5 P.M. and 7 P.M.
Friday, December 10th- HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING AT PLANTING FIELDS ARBORETUM, with several special guests, including Santa and carolers. Also, visit the holiday decorations on the first floor of Coe Hall and the poinsettia display in the main greenhouse.
- Planting Fields Arboretum, 5:30 P.M.; tree lighting at 6 P.M. sharp. For more information, call 922-8600 or visit http://plantingfields.org/.
Friday, December 10th- OWL PROWL. Join the staff of TR Sanctuary and Audubon Center for a live owl presentation, then venture outside to prowl for Great Horned and Eastern Screech Owls.
- Location to be announced, 7 P.M. to 9 P.M. For more information, and to REGISTER, call 922-3200 or trsac@audubon.org.
EVERY Saturday and Sunday- VISIT THE OYSTER BAY RAILROAD MUSEUM / VISITOR CENTER and TURNTABLE RAILYARD.
- 100-102 Audrey Avenue (just north of the gazebo/bandstand- on the right), where you will be directed to the turntable railyard- featuring a variety of refurbished train cars, 11 A.M. to 4 P.M. For more information and to lend your support to the Museum, call 558-7036 or visit http://www.obrm.org/. Please also visit Canterbury Ales to view a display of items from the Museum's Art and Photo Collection.
The latest arrival to the museum, the World's Fair Cab unit. The World's Fair Cab unit was dedicated on May 8, 2010. The big orange and blue cab had 1964 on the front and will bring back memories of the summer at the '64-65 World's Fair in Flushing Meadow. Many of the collectibles belonged to Pete Taormina who left his sizable collection of train memorabilia to the OBRM. The OBRM hopes to raise enough money to continue with all their plans. Items included framed photos, beer steins, HO trains, toys and collectibles.
Saturday, December 11th AND Sunday, December 12th- HOLIDAY EXPRESS (via the OB Railroad Museum), featuring free horse and carriage rides, children's author Heather Worthington signing copies of her book "Miles of Smiles: The Story of Roxey, the LIRR Dog", model railroad layout, refreshments, and more. OB Railroad Museum Visitor's Center, 100-102 Audrey Avenue (just north of the gazebo, on the right), 12 Noon to 4 P.M. It features interactive hands-on audiovisual exhibits, an operating O gauge train layout, description of the plans for the museum and a gift shop. The Museum's rail-yard (at the entrance to TR Park- near the boat basin), with a variety of vintage train cars and operating turntable, will also be open for visitors. For more information, visit www.obrm.org.
Saturday, December 11th- WINTER TRACKING. Learn some local animal tracks, learn their behaviors, and look for clues in the woods to see who has passed through the area recently.
- TR Sanctuary and Audubon Center, 134 Cove Road, 1 P.M. to 2 P.M. For more information and to REGISTER, call 922-3200 or trsac@audubon.org.
Saturday, December 11th- MEET ST. NICHOLAS AT RAYNHAM HALL, with stocking stuffer gifts for children and refreshments for all. Raynham Hall, 12:30 P.M. to 2:30 P.M. For more information, call 922-6808 or visit http://www.raynhamhallmuseum.org/.
Saturday, December 11th- OYSTER BAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY'S HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE, with a program of gospel and seasonal music provided by the choir of the Hood A.M.E. Zion Church. Concert- at the church (corner of South Street and Summit Street- next to State Bank of LI), 4 P.M.; Open House and Reception- at the Historical Society (next to the Italian-American Club), 5 P.M. to 7 P.M. All are welcome. For more information, call 922-5032 or visit www.oysterbayhistorical.org.
Saturday, December 11th- ARTIST CLUB GALLERY OPENING, featuring work by artists Michael Cavayero, Kathryn Gardner, Odile Montel, and Peter Works, with a silent auction for works via in person, phone, or online.
- 27 Berry Hill Road (the renovated building next to the TR Statue, across from the Boys and Girls Club), 2 P.M.- opening; 7 P.M. to 9 P.M.- reception.
Sunday, December 12th- HOLIDAY EXPRESS (via the OB Railroad Museum), featuring free horse and carriage rides, children's author Heather Worthington signing copies of her book "Miles of Smiles: The Story of Roxey, the LIRR Dog", model railroad layout, refreshments, and more.
- OB Railroad Museum Visitor's Center, 100-102 Audrey Avenue (just north of the gazebo, on the right), 12 Noon to 4 P.M. The Museum's rail-yard (at the entrance to TR Park- near the boat basin), with a variety of vintage train cars and operating turntable, will also be open for visitors. For more information, visit www.obrm.org.
Sunday, December 12th- HOLIDAY CONCERT, featuring Chamber Players International.
- Planting Fields Arboretum, 1 P.M. For more information, call 877-444-4488 or visit http://plantingfields.org/.
Tuesday, December 14th- TOWN BOARD MEETING.
- Town Meeting Room (off the parking lot next to Canterbury Ales), 10 A.M. The calendar of intended hearings, resolutions, etc. can be viewed at www.oysterbaytown.com/ (click Town Departments at the top; scroll down and click Town Board; click Town Board Meetings; click Town Board Meetings again; scroll down and click for Town Board Calendar).
Tuesday, December 14th - Catholic Daughters Christmas Party
- Christmas Party for the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court Sacred Heart #370 is being held at Jack Halyards Restaurant on South St., Oyster Bay at 6 PM. Cost - $32.
Thursday, December 16 - THURSDAY HOLIDAY SHOPPING STROLL, featuring extended downtown hours, with most shops remaining open until 9 P.M. for your shopping convenience. FREE GIFT WRAPPING between the hours of 12 Noon and 4 P.M. will also be offered courtesy of Buckingham's Variety Store for all items purchased at any OB-EN store (bring your receipt!). SHOP LOCALLY WHEN YOU CAN!
Friday, December 17th- HOLIDAY CONCERT FOR ST. DOM'S ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. St. Dom's Auditorium, 7 P.M.
Saturday, December 18th- CHRISTMAS WITH THE ROOSEVELTS, including holiday music, carolers, and holiday crafts. Sagamore Hill, 12 Noon to 4 P.M. For more information, call 922-4788 or visit http://www.nps.gov/sahi/index.htm.
Saturday, December 18th- NORTH SHORE LAND ALLIANCE WALK IN THE WOODS: Volunteer for the 111th ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT. For more information, contact NSLA at 626-0908 or andrea@northshorelandalliance.org.
Saturday, December 18th- GUIDED NATURE WALK (5 miles of trails; no pets or children under age 10). Hoffman Center (adjacent to Martin Viette's on Northern Blvd.), 12:50 P.M. For information, 922-3290; www.hoffmancenter.org.
Saturday, December 18th- ANIMALS' HOLIDAY. Create handmade edible ornaments to decorate an outside tree for the wild birds and animals of the Sanctuary to feast on. TR Sanctuary and Audubon Center, 134 Cove Road, 1 P.M. to 1:45 P.M. For more information and to REGISTER, call 922-3200 or trsac@audubon.org.
Copyright © 2010. By Rosalinda Morgan, "The Rose Lady". All rights reserved. * OYSTER BAY-EAST NORWICH COMMUNITY EVENTS FOR DECEMBER 2010*
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