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 events and things of importance which make our communities a nice place to live, work and play.
EAST NORWICH CIVIC ASSOCIATION
United Methodist Church (corner of Vernon Avenue and Route 106- just south of Northern Blvd.), Meeting at 7:45 P.M.
- Thursday, March 25th - MEETING Guest speaker: Army National Guardsman Sgt. Tony Larson. Sgt. Larson was severely injured in Iraq, suffering the loss of his right leg, mild traumatic brain injury, and post traumatic stress disorder. After 18 months at Walter Reed Army Hospital, Sgt. Larson was paired with his service dog "Tomme" and will speak on behalf of America's VetDogs (the Veteran's K-9 Corps.). For additional information on America's VetDogs, contact Kathy Genovese at 631-930-9055. PLEASE JOIN US. ALL ARE WELCOME.
- Thursday, April 22nd - MEETING
- Thursday, May 27th- MEETING
- Thursday, June 24th - MEETING
- Thursday, July 22nd - MEETING
- Thursday, August 26th - MEETING
- Thursday, September 23rd - MEETING
- Thursday, October 28th - MEETING
OYSTER BAY CIVIC ASSOCIATION
Italian-American Club, 48 Summit Street, 7:30 P.M.
- Thursday, May 20th - MEETING
- Thursday, July 15th - MEETING
- Thursday, September 16th - MEETING
- Thursday, November 18th - MEETING
Sunday, May 21st- JOINT COCKTAIL PARTY OF THE OYSTER BAY AND EAST NORWICH CIVIC ASSOCIATIONS. Sagamore Yacht Club for boaters and non-boaters alike. . PLEASE JOIN US. ALL ARE WELCOME.
- 3 P.M. For more information, call 917-881-3933, membership@sagamoreyc.com, or visit www.sagamoreyc.com.
OYSTER BAY-EAST NORWICH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
516-624-6500
http://obenschools.org/
Tuesday, April 6th- BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING: Budget Adoption. OBHS Library, 8 P.M.
Tuesday, May 4th- BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING: Public Budget Hearing. OBHS Library, 8 P.M.
Tuesday, May 18th- OB-EN SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET VOTE AND TRUSTEE ELECTION. OBHS Gymnasium Lobby, 7 A.M. to 9 P.M.
Every Thursday- OPEN MIKE NITE AT CANTERBURY ALES, hosted by musician Mike Nugent (currently of The Walkers and formerly of Cadillac Moon). Professional musicians and novices are invited to bring their instruments, voices, and friends to join him on stage or perform by themselves.
- Canterbury Ales, approx 8:45 P.M. start time. For more information, call Mark at 922-3614. http://www.canterburyalesrestaurant.com.
Tuesday, March 23rd- 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, March 23rd- TRANSIT 101 WITH THE MTA. An overview of the transit options available to Oyster Bay-East Norwich residents for work, trips to the mall, or medical appointments.
- OB-EN Library, 7 P.M. For more information, call 922-1212.
Tuesday, March 23rd and NEXT Thursday, March 25th- SAFE BOATING COURSE for ages 10-18 and for adults (separate class) (via U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary).
- Bayville Community Center, 88 Bayville Ave., 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. For more information and to REGISTER, call Donna at 628-1439, ext. 16.
Wednesday, April 7th- STROKE PREVENTION SCREENING (sponsored by Precision Screening Plus). Licensed ultrasound technologists will perform 4 non-invasive, painless exams to determine your risk of stroke, aneurysm, peripheral arterial disease, and osteoporosis. Results will be given immediately. $50/test, 3 for $120, all 4 for $140. St. Dominic Church, 8:30 A.M. to 3 P.M. For additional information and to make an APPOINTMENT for that day, call 221-6543.
Saturday, April 24th-
*HARBOR CLEAN-UP (via North Oyster Bay Baymen's Association, Town of Oyster Bay, and Friends of the Bay). All volunteers welcome to assist in clearing debris along the shore, as well as in going out with the Baymen to pick up debris in the harbor- A GREAT WAY FOR STUDENTS AND SCOUTS TO ACQUIRE COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS. Meet at TR Park boat launching ramps, 9 A.M. BBQ after the clean-up for all participants. For more information, please contact the Town at 677-5943.
*OPERATION CLEAN SWEEP (via Oyster Bay Chamber of Commerce). All volunteers welcome to assist in clearing the downtown of debris and sprucing up for the Spring. Please bring gloves, brooms, and dustpans, if you can. Meet at Appliance World (corner of South Street and West Main Street), 8 A.M., at which a light breakfast will be served before heading out downtown. For more information, call 922-6464.
Saturday, April 24th and Sunday, April 25th- ARBOR DAY FAMILY FESTIVAL, featuring children's crafts, activities, tree climbing, puppet shows, musical performances, plant clinics, tree plantings, and more. The Interfaith Nutrition Network will also be collecting canned goods for Long Islanders in need. For more information, call 922-8678 or 922-8600, or visit www.plantingfields.org.
Tuesday, June 29th- RESTAURANT AND WINE TASTING (a fundraiser for the Glen Cove Hospital Auxiliary). Proceeds will go toward the hospital's breast cancer service. The Webb Institute, 6 P.M. to 9 P.M. All tickets must be purchased in advance. For tickets and more information, contact the Auxiliary office at 674-7365 or Julie Albin at 676-6664.
NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY CHURCH FOOD PANTRY
209 South Street (just north of Dodds and Eder; 922-7322).
Pantry is open every Saturday for those in ne ed.
Donations sought/available - Pantry needs (including supermarket gift cards).
THEODORE ROOSEVELT SANCTUARY AND AUDUBON CENTER
516-922-3200
http://ny.audubon.org/CentersEdu_TRoosevelt.html
Monday, March 29th to Thursday, April 1st- SPRING AUDUBON ADVENTURE PROGRAM, designed to connect children with the natural world through hands-on learning. Children are placed in small, age-appropriate groups and led through fascinating environmentally-themed activities, including hikes, crafts and live animal presentations. TR Sanctuary and Audubon Center, 134 Cove Road. For more information, call 922-3200, trsac@audubon.org, or visit http://ny.audubon.org/CentersEdu_TRoosevelt.html.
Saturday, April 3rd- EGG-STRAVAGANZA- for children aged 2.5 to 10, with parents. Learn about different egg laying critters, then join in an Easter egg hunt across the Sanctuary to see what you can find. The "eggs" you discover are yours to take home! TR Sanctuary and Audubon Center, 134 Cove Road, 10 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. and 12:30 P.M. to 2 P.M. For more information and to REGISTER, call 922-3200, trsac@audubon.org, or visit http://ny.audubon.org/CentersEdu_TRoosevelt.html.
Volunteers are sought to help with the upkeep of 15 acres of its wildlife preserve in Oyster Bay Cove. Trail maintenance, wildlife care, office work, fundraising, and education program volunteer opportunities are available. Professional trades welcome for special projects. Contact Anne Winters at 922-3200, ext. 24, or awinters@audubon.org.
WATERFRONT CENTER
516-922-7245
http://www.thewaterfrontcenter.org/
Tuesday, March 23rd- WATERFRONT CENTER WINTER SPEAKER SERIES: JOHN MCGRANE (Manager of Oyster Bay Marine Service) will speak on the topic of the importance of proper boat rigging. - The home of Frances Storrs, 6 Cove Neck Road, Oyster Bay. Donation of $10 is suggested. For more information, call 922-SAIL (7245) or info@thewfc.org
PROPOSED EASTERN WATERFRONT PLAN is now on the Town website- www.oysterbaytown.com. Scroll down to the lower right and click the link for information.
FRIENDS OF THE BAY
516-922-6666
http://friendsofthebay.org/
Saturday, April 24th- HARBOR CLEAN-UP (via North Oyster Bay Baymen's Association, Town of Oyster Bay, and Friends of the Bay). All volunteers welcome to assist in clearing debris along the shore, as well as in going out with the Baymen to pick up debris in the harbor- A GREAT WAY FOR STUDENTS AND SCOUTS TO ACQUIRE COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS. Meet at TR Park boat launching ramps, 9 A.M. BBQ after the clean-up for all participants. For more information, please contact the Town at 677-5943.
ST DOMINIC CHURCH
93 Anstice St., Oyster Bay
516-922-4488
ST. DOMINIC SUMMER CAMPS 2010. For more information, visit www.stdoms.org (under "athletics" for the brochure), or contact Michele O'Brien at 922-4888, ext. 5441 or mobrien@stdoms.org.
Thursday, March 25th- SAFE DRIVING LECTURE: DRIVING IN THE SAFE LANE (via The Community Parent Center and The Allstate Foundation), with presentations by police, a pediatrician, an insurance rep., and the mother of a teen driver who was tragically killed when driving with friends. The program educates parents and new and prospective teen drivers about safety measures, N.Y.S. laws, and parental liabilities. All are welcome. St. Dominic High School Auditorium, 7 P.M. For more information, call 771-9346 or visit www.communityparentcenter.org.
Friday, March 26th- ST. DOMINIC GALA AND AUCTION (to benefit St. Dominic schools). Crest Hollow Country Club. Honorees: Elementary School- Corinna and Louis Pillari (Owner, Oyster Bay Funeral Home); High School- Al Carey (1969 graduate) (President and CEO of Frito Lay North America). For ticket, table, and sponsorship
PANTRY needs (including supermarket gift cards) are in need for our neighbors and can be dropped off at the St. Dominic Social Ministry office (off the parking lot behind the chapel) or the Parish Office (across the street from the chapel) (922-4488, ext. 1277). Monday to Thursday, from 8 A.M. to 3 P.M.
CLOTHING needed (children's clothing in all sizes, women's clothing in sizes 10 and 12, and winter hats, scarves, gloves, and socks). St. Dominic Parish Ministry Office (behind the chapel; 922-4488, ext. 1277), Monday to Thursday from 8 A.M. to 3 P.M.
DRIVERS NEEDED. Drivers needed to transport neighbors to medical appointments in Oyster Bay-East Norwich and surrounding areas. Please call St. Dominic Social Ministry (922-4488, ext. 1277).
To transport veterans for clinic appointments at Northport VA Medical Center. For more information, call 631-261-4400, ext. 7183.
To deliver Meals on Wheels to needy neighbors. For more information, call Jane at 922-5217.
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP (via St. Dominic Parish Social Ministry). STARTING APRIL 12TH. Mondays, 1 P.M. to 2:30 P.M.- December 3rd and 10th. The group will be informal and is led by a trained facilitator. For more information, please call the Parish Social Ministry Office at 922-4488, ext. 1277
SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND GIFT CERTIFICATES FOR NEW SHOES/SNEAKERS REQUESTED. Supplies and gift certificates for new shoes/sneakers can be dropped off at the St. Dominic Social Ministry Office (behind the chapel; 922-4488, ext. 1277) Monday to Thursday from 8 A.M. to 3 P.M.
OYSTER BAY RAILROAD MUSEUM
516-558-7036
http://www.oysterbayrailroadmuseum.org/
Every Saturday - Visit The Oyster Bay Railroad Museum Preview Center - and help them grow. 100-102 Audrey Avenue (just north of the gazebo/bandstand- on the right side).
Volunteers Needed - Preview center volunteers, guides for the turntable/railroad car site (PAID POSITION), carpenters, welders, and other handy personnel(!), photographers, videographers. All assistance welcome. For more information, please call 558-7036.
**PLEASE SUPPORT THEM- http://www.oysterbayrailroadmuseum.org/.
OYSTER BAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
516-922-5032
http://www.oysterbayhistory.org/
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE OYSTER BAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY IN THEIR RECENT GROUND-BREAKING FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW RESEARCH AND COLLECTIONS CENTER. After 10 years of planning and fundraising, construction is expected to take approx. 7-8 months, with the new building to be located directly behind Earle-Wightman House at 20 Summit Street (across from the Italian-American Club). Congratulations to Executive Director Tom Kuehhas and the entire Board for a job very well done. To make a contribution, call 922-5032 or visit www.oysterbayhistory.org.
OYSTER BAY TOWN HISTORIAN JOHN HAMMOND HAS WRITTEN A NEW BOOK: "IMAGES OF OYSTER BAY", featuring over 200 vintage photographs. The book is available at area bookstores, online, or via Arcadia Publishing (www.arcadiapublishing.com or 888-313-2665). A portion of the proceeds of books purchased via the OB Historical Society will go to the building fund for the Historical Society's Angela Koenig Research and Collection Center.
NORTH SHORE LAND ALLIANCE
516-626-0908
http://www.northshorelandalliance.org/home.htm
Seeking individuals and organizations to help protect and preserve the natural areas that protect our drinking water, including assistance in community outreach, nature walks, stewarding preserves, fundraising and special events, and more. For more information, contact Andrea Millwood at 626-0908 or andrea@northshorelandalliance.org.
PLANTING FIELDS ARBORETUM
516-922-9210
http://plantingfields.org/
Sunday, March 21st- CONCERT AT COE HALL: ENSEMBLE SCHUMANN (Sally Pinkas- piano, Steve Larson- viola, and Thomas Gallant- oboe). Coe Hall at Planting Fields Arboretum, 2:30 P.M. For more information and to purchase tickets, contact Tracy Potavin at 922-8676 or tpotavin@plantingfields.org.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT PLANTING FIELDS ARBORETUM. The Arboretum and Coe Hall are recruiting volunteers to lead groups of visitors on a new hour-long tour of Coe Hall, as well as to assist in the gift shop, gardens, and greenhouses. Contact Elsa at 922-8670 or eeisenberg@plantingfields.org.
YOUTH AND FAMILY COUNSELING AGENCY OF OYSTER BAY-EAST NORWICH
516-922-6867
http://www.yfcaoysterbay.org/
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETINGS every Monday evening at the Youth and Family Counseling Agency (193A South Street- across from OB Fire Dept., 922-6867), 7:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE GROUP MEETINGS Monday to Thursday evenings at the Youth and Family Counseling Agency (193A South Street- across from OB Fire Dept., 922-6867). To ENROLL, please call the Agency at 922-6867.
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF OYSTER BAY-EAST NORWICH
516-922-9285
www.bgcoben.org
Monday, March 22nd to Friday, March 26th- NATIONAL BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB WEEK. All week long, it's "Bring a Friend Week" for sign-up at the Boys and Girls Club. Members can bring their friends to the Club and show them what it has to offer. Grades 3-5: Monday-Friday, 6 P.M. to 8 P.M.; Grades 6 and up: Monday-Thursday, 3 P.M. to 8 P.M. Also, for grades 4 and up: Friday, 6 P.M. to 10 P.M.
Monday, March 29th thru Friday, April 2nd and Monday, April 5th- SPRING DAY CAMP AT THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB. For more information and to REGISTER, contact Valerie Buscemi at vbuscemi@bgoben.org.
Saturday, April 17th- DOUBLE DUTCH JUMP ROPE EXHIBITION. Open to all Boys and Girls Club members. Boys and Girls Club, 12 Noon to 1:30 P.M. For more information, contact Valerie Buscemi at vbuscemi@bgoben.org.
Friday, April 23rd- PAJAMAS AND PIZZA. Boys and Girls Club members in grades K-2 are invited to come to the Club in their pajamas, watch a movie, enjoy story time, and play in the gym. Boys and Girls Club, 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. For more information, contact Valerie Buscemi at vbuscemi@bgoben.org.
Friday, June 11th- GALA BENEFIT AND FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB. The Metropolitan (Glen Cove). For more information, contact Camille Mastellone at 922-9285, ext. 16.
MUSIC AND MORE- classes include singing, dancing, and music enjoyment. For Boys and Girls Club members in grades K-3. Every Wednesday, 6 P.M. to 7 P.M., thru April 14th. For more information and to REGISTER, contact Valerie Buscemi at vbuscemi@bgoben.org.
BOYS AND GIRLS INTRAMURAL BASKETBALL AT THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB. For members in grades 4-8. Every Tuesday, 6 P.M. to 8 P.M., thru April 20th. For more information and to REGISTER, contact Valerie Buscemi at vbuscemi@bgoben.org.
ABSTRACT ART. Learn about the history and composition of (and create your own) abstract art. For Boys and Girls Club members in grades K-3 and grades 4-8. Every Monday (beginning April 12th), 4 P.M. to 4:45 P.M. (grades K-3) and 5 P.M. to 5:45 P.M. (grades 4-8), thru May 17th. For more information and to REGISTER, contact Valerie Buscemi at vbuscemi@bgoben.org.
YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM, members only, contact Joan Adomsky, ext. 13.
STUDENT JOB OPPORTUNITIES, COLLEGE / JOB INTERVIEW PREP., AND RESUME ASSISTANCE. For more information, contact Joan Adomsky at the Boys and Girls Club of Oyster Bay-East Norwich at 922-9285, ext. 13. Employers interested in listing their job openings can also contact Joan for further information.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: COACHES AND REFEREES AT BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB for the boys and girls intramural basketball program, already started on September 21st and running for 8 weeks. For more information, contact Kurt LeBright, athletic supervisor, at 922-9285, ext. 20 or KLeBright@bgcoben.org.
REGISTRATION FOR BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS AT THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF OYSTER BAY-EAST NORWICH. Now open to the general public (i.e. not just for Club members). For more information, contact Bill Waters, childcare director, at 922-9285, ext. 17.
OF INTEREST TO YOUTH:
SEWING CLASSES FOR CHILDREN. Classes for children 8 and older will be held at the Christ Church Parish Hall under the instruction of Barbara Genco. For more information, call Barbara Genco at 922-6706.
TAKE A LOOK AT A GREAT COMMUNITY PROJECT RECENTLY UNDERTAKEN BY SEVERAL STUDENTS FROM EASTWOODS SCHOOL at the direction of Bonnie Boisits, owner of the newly opened CHASE EDWARDS FINE ART GALLERY here in Oyster Bay- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bY13st_oU5E. More information is at the Chase Edwards blog- http://chaseedwardsgallery.com/Blog.aspx.
FUNDRAISERS FOR LOCAL CHILDREN:
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.
ENROLL IN STOP AND SHOP'S A+ PROGRAM TO BENEFIT THE OB-EN SCHOOL DISTRICT AND/OR ST. DOMINIC SCHOOL BUILDING OF YOUR CHOICE. Register your Stop and Shop card and select the school building you would like your purchases to benefit. At the end of each month, purchase points will be converted to a cash value. A check from Stop and Shop will then be sent to the school district / St. Dominic school, as applicable. Call 877-275-2758 or visit the website below to register your Stop and Shop cards:
https://www.stopandshop.com/our_stores/bonus_bucks/designate_school.htm%3bjsessionid=403B17E75EAAB0EEE4AB08D112E6DC0D.www2?execution=e1s1.
The ID numbers below are necessary to complete your registration: Oyster Bay H.S.- 06600, James H. Vernon- 06591, Theodore Roosevelt- 06618, St. Dominic Elementary School- 06038.
OF INTEREST TO SENIORS
DOUBLEDAY-BABCOCK SENIOR CENTER
516-922-1770
http://www.dbsconline.org/
Monday, March 22nd- DEALING WITH GRIEF, LOSS, AND LONELINESS (group discussion). All are welcome. Light refreshments served.
- Doubleday-Babcock Senior Center, 45 East Main Street, 5 P.M. For more information, call 922-1770 or http://www.dbsconline.org/.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - for assistance in a variety of tasks. For more information, please call 922-1770.
CELIA FLOWER SENIOR CITIZEN FOOD PANTRY and SILVER THREADS CLOTHING SHOP. Food pantry offers a variety of canned goods and non-perishables for those in need of a little extra help, and the clothing shop offers gently used clothing at gentle prices. Doubleday Babcock Senior Center (922-1770), Wednesday, 10:00 A.M. to 3 P.M.- Food Pantry: Tuesday thru Friday, 10 A.M. to 3 P.M.- Clothing Shop.
N.Y. PRESCRIPTION SAVER CARD. New discount card for New York residents age 50-64 or are Social Security Disabled. Income limit up to $35,000 (single) / $50,000 (married couples not receiving Medicaid). For more information, call 1-800-788-6917.
ADULT DAY CARE SERVICE via DOUBLEDAY-BABCOCK SENIOR CENTER'S "DAY BREAK", including socialization and recreation, respite for caregivers, and exercise. Christ Church Parish Hall, weekdays from 9:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. For more information, call 922-1770.
CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP. Doubleday-Babcock Senior Center, alternate Mondays from January 26th to August 10th, 4:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M. For more information, call Edna at 922-1770.
MUNICIPAL OFFICES.
Town of Oyster Bay Senior Citizens Division- 797-7940; www.oysterbaytown.com (click Town Departments at the top; scroll down and click Community and Youth Services; scroll down and click Senior Citizens Services Division).
Nassau County Senior Citizen Affairs- 227-8900;
http://www.nassaucountyny.gov/agencies/Seniors/index.html.
New York State Office for the Aging- 1-800-342-9871; www.aging.ny.gov.
HEALTH & WELLNESS EVENTS
Sunday, May 16th- PRESCRIPTION DRUG COLLECTION (via Town of Oyster Bay and Nassau County Police Dept.). Expired and unwanted prescription medications (solid/pill form only; no liquids) can be responsibly disposed of via this program, minimizing the adverse effects of improper disposal on the environment, as well as reducing prescription drug abuse. All confidential information on the container should be removed, leaving only the name of the medication. Flushing or tossing unwanted medications will result in their discharge into our surface and ground waters, and/or can result in them being mis-used by others. Please try to dispose of unwanted medications in a better way. Town Public Works Dept., 150 Miller Place, Syosset, 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. For more information, call 677-5943.
INDOOR GOLF LESSONS AT OB-EN BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB. Professional Peter Duvall from Muttontown Golf Club uses golf simulators to compare your swing to professional golfer's swings. One-on-one as well as group drills. For more information, call Kurt LeBright at 922-9285, ext. 20 or www.bgcoben.org.
FREE CANCER SCREENINGS FOR THE UN-INSURED. Free mammograms and cervical cancer screenings for women age 50 and over, and free colorectal cancer screenings for men and women age 50 and over. For more information, call 516-572-3300.
FREE RADIOLOGICAL SERVICES FOR THE UN-INSURED. One Sunday per month, Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology is providing services at no charge to un-insured Long Island residents. For more information and to schedule an appointment, call 631-930-9464 or www.ZPgivebacksundays.org.
SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) available for those in need. Visit www.fns.usda.gov/fsp/.
VETERANS HOTLINE. Long Island Crisis Center counselors are available at all times to help veterans and their families cope with post-traumatic stress disorders. For more information, call 679-1111.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETINGS every Monday evening at the Youth and Family Counseling Agency (193A South Street- across from OB Fire Dept., 922-6867), 7:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.
CPR AND FIRST AID CLASSES OFFERED. For more information, visit http://oysterbayfd.com/ (under "Community Education" at the top of the page) or contact Pete Hosey at phosey@oysterbayfd.com.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
60 East Main Street
Oyster Bay, NY 11771
ALANON MEETINGS every Wednesday evening at The First Presbyterian Church (across from Doubleday-Babcock Senior Center on East Main Street- 922-5477), 7:30 P.M.
OYSTER BAY-EAST NORWICH PUBLIC LIBRARY
516-922-1212
http://www.oysterbaylibrary.org/Newsite/index.html
PLAY BRIDGE every Monday evening at the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Library, (516-922-1212) 7 P.M. Bring a partner or come on your own. Beginners welcome.
DONATIONS SOUGHT / AVAILABLE
- BOOKS WANTED in good condition for the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Library Book Sale. Please bring clean, dry books (no magazines, encyclopedias, or textbooks) to the library by no later than May 29th. For more information, call 922-1212.
- MORE BOOKS, ETC. WANTED. The Post Library Association of CW Post College is accepting donations (until March 26th) for its annual Book Sale to be held in April. All books (except textbooks and encyclopedias), records, tapes, CDs, and DVDs accepted, with a tax donation letter provided for tax purposes. For more information, call 299-2892.
CENTRO CULTURAL HISPANO OF OYSTER BAY-EAST NORWICH
English as a Second Language Classes 3 levels of study are offered: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced. MORNINGS: Tuesday to Friday, 9 A.M. to 11 A.M.; EVENINGS: Monday to Thursday, 7 P.M. to 9 P.M. For REGISTRATION information, please contact Centro Cultural Hispano at 558-7020.
MISCELLANEOUS
BACKGAMMON SERIES every Wednesday evening at Fiddleheads Restaurant. Play is open to all levels and instruction will be provided during open play. Open Play, 7 P.M.; Tournament Play, 8 P.M. For more information, call Mike Dougherty at 306-3433.
PRINT AND CIRCULATE A COMMUNITY FLYER RE GARBAGE AND RECYCLE REMINDERS at http://www.obca.net/ (a joint effort of Centro Cultural Hispano, EN Civic Assoc., Friends of the Bay, OB Chamber of Commerce, OB Civic Assoc., and OB Main Street Assoc.).
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- 797-7956 (Weekdays); 677-5350 (Weekends).
OLD PROPANE TANKS? Drop them off at Dodds and Eder for appropriate disposal.
ADD YOUR PHONE NUMBER TO THE TOWN OF OYSTER BAY'S EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SYSTEM. Call the Town Dept. of Public Safety at 677-5350.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
COAST GUARD AUXILIARY. Members are needed for the Oyster Bay Flotilla of the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Support the missions of the Coast Guard and Homeland Security, and support the Auxiliary's Recreational Boating Safety Programs. Meetings are the 2nd Monday of each month at The Waterfront Center, 7:30 P.M. No experience or boat required to join! Visit
http://www.cgauxoysterbay.org for more information.
FIREFIGHTERS. Contact Oyster Bay Fire Company No. 1 at 922-1226.
DONATIONS SOUGHT
PANTRY NEEDS (including supermarket gift cards).
*Celia Flower Food Pantry (via Youth and Family Counseling of OB-EN- 922-6867, and Doubleday-Babcock Senior Center- 922-1770).
*North Shore Community Church Food Pantry, 209 South Street (just north of Dodds and Eder; 922-7322).
GENERAL COMMUNITY INFO.
40-DAY SILENT AUCTION TO BENEFIT HAITI RELIEF. Christ Church (61 East Main Street) is hosting an ongoing silent auction (until April 2nd) consisting of high-end items such as silver, crystal, porcelain, theatre tickets, art, and more. The auction is open to all and items are on display (with bidding open) every day in the Parish Hall (just next to the Church). For more information, call 922-6377.
MUSEUM ARTIFACT STOLEN FROM SAGAMORE HILL. The National Park Service (NPS) and local authorities are investigating the theft of a 15-inch walrus tusk that belonged to Theodore Roosevelt from his historic home at Sagamore Hill. The tusk, a valued part of the home's collection, was apparently removed from the fireplace mantel in the second floor guest room of the house in February. A reward of $1,000 is being offered to anyone with information leading to the return of the tusk. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of the tusk is urged to contact NPS Special Agent Jeffrey Pascale at 215-597-9978.
GET CONNECTED TO LONG ISLAND'S LOCAL HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS: DIAL "2-1-1" or VISIT https://211longisland.communityos.org/cms//. Business lines and some cell phones may need to dial 888-774-7633.
OLD FLUORESCENT LIGHT BULBS (THE TWISTY ONES!)? Drop them off at any Home Depot for proper disposal (they contain small amounts of mercury that should not be deposited into regular garbage pick-up). Changing over to these bulbs will reduce your electricity use at home and the office, and will prevent greenhouse gas emissions that lead to global climate change. Lighting accounts for close to 20% of the average home's electric bill. Qualified (Energy Star) fluorescent bulbs use up to 75% less energy (electricity) than traditional incandescent bulbs, last up to 10 times longer, cost little up front, and provide a quick return on investment. Please try to do your part.
FREE FIREWOOD VIA TOWN OF OYSTER BAY. Every Friday (after 3 P.M.), Saturday (7 A.M. to 4 P.M.), and Sunday (7 A.M. to 4 P.M.) to mid-March. Town Public Works Garage, 150 Miller Place, Syosset. For more information, call 677-5757.
WWW.LETSAYTHANKS.COM. Pick out a thank you card and Xerox will print it and send it to a service person who is currently serving overseas.
MORE EVENTS & INFORMATION AT:
OYSTER BAY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
516-922-6464
http://visitoysterbay.com/welcome.jsp
OYSTER BAY MAIN STREET ASSOC.
516-922-6982
http://www.oysterbaymainstreet.org/
RAYNHAM HALL MUSEUM
516-922-6808
http://www.raynhamhallmuseum.org/
SAGAMORE HILL
516-922-4788
http://www.nps.gov/sahi/
Copyright © 2010. By Rosalinda Morgan, "The Rose Lady". All rights reserved. *OYSTER BAY - EAST NORWICH COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD - MARCH 2010*
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
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