Bayville Village Museum
In honor of its 25th anniversary, "A Silver Event" is the current show at the Bayville Museum, open Sundays and Tuesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. For special appointments or information please call 628-1720 or 628-1439.
Chelsea Center Exhibit:
Located on Route 25A, in East Norwich: open Wednesday to Friday, noon to 4 p.m. Call 571-8550.
Coe Hall Mansion
Coe Hall Mansion is in effect closed for the season, except for the Winter Festival at Planting Fields when they will open Dec. 6 and 7; 13 and 14 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.. The house will be decorated by local garden clubs. Special children's activities. Call 922-9210 for information.
Earle-Wightman House
Located at 20 Summit St., Oyster Bay: open Tuesday through Friday- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Saturdays- 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Sundays- 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Call 922-5032. Admission donation requested.
Locust Valley Library
The Friends of the Locust Valley Library present an art exhibit of Small Treasures, at the library, 170 Buckram Road, Locust Valley, to benefit Campaign 2000, the library's internal renovation program. The show is open through Dec. 28. Gallery open Mon.- Wed., 1-9 p.m. and Thurs. - Sun., 1 - 5 p.m. (Closed Dec. 24, 25.)
Muttontown Singles Fellowship
The Muttontown Unitarian/Universalist Fellowship offers a Friday night discussion series for singles from 7:30 to 11 p.m. the first and third Fridays of the month. Dessert and coffee follow. Donation $6. Call 671-4778 or 922-9833.
Oyster Bay Public Library
The watercolors of Helen Danzer will be on exhibit at the OBEN library, 89 East Main St., OB, during November, as part of the Town of Oyster Bay's rotational art show. For information call 922-1212.
Oyster Bay Writers
Oyster Bay Writers and Storytellers Guild meets at 7 p.m. at the Oyster Bay Public Library, every first Thursday of the month. For information call 922-3597.
Planting Fields Arboretum:
Open daily. For information please call 922-9511. Parking $4. Gift shop. Call 922-9201 or 922-9200 Ext. 120. Winter Festival: Dec. 13 and 14. Antique Show: from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Hay Barn. Main Greenhouse open 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission to the Winter Festival is $5 per person, all inclusive. Children under 12 are free.
Raynham Hall Museum:
Located at 20 West Main Street, Oyster Bay: open Tuesday through Sunday-1 to 5 p.m. The exhibit is "A Moment and Time: Circa 1850 to 1900": portraiture of local families and samples of clothing worn back then. Call 922-6808. Admission $2.
Sagamore Hill
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site is open five days a week for 30 minute tours of the house 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.: $5 per person. (From now through April 27, the mansion will be closed for tours on Monday and Tuesdays.) Children 16 and younger- free. The Old Orchard Museum and grounds are open seven days a week, from 9 to 5 p.m. Call 922-4788.
Tall Club of LI
Tall persons (women 5'10" and over-men 6'2" and over) are invited to the monthly meeting, the first Monday of every month, of the Tall Club of LI for socializing at the Jolly Swagman Inn, Hicksville at 8 p.m. Fee $5 for prospective members ages 21 and over only. Appetizers. Call 269-3892 for information about other events during the month.
Townsend Society Museum:
Open Saturdays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.: located at 107 East Main St., Oyster Bay. Call 676-4100.
Jewelry Making
Emil Phillips shows you how to make Native American "dream catcher" earrings for pierced ears, on Dec. 10 at the Oyster Bay East Norwich Public Library, 89 East Main St., Oyster Bay. For ages 12 and up. Preregistration required. Material fee is $2. Call 922-1212 for information.
Bus Tour to Manhattan
The Friends of Raynham Hall and the Oyster Bay Historical Society co-host a bus tour to the Merchant's House Museum, Fraunces Tavern and TR's birthplace. Cost - $52. Call 922-5032.
NYS Lt. Governor Speaks
Lt. Gov. Betsy McCaughey Ross, Ph.D. speaks on the Patient's Fair Appeals Act, a bill she has drafted to curb HMO abuses on Dec. 10 at 8 p.m. at the East Meadow Jewish Center, 1400 Prospect Ave., East Meadow. Call 679-1272.
Spotted Dog
The Book Mark Cafe, One East Main St., OB, invites you to have Spotted Dog with Pat O'Brian fans on Dec. 14 at 3:30 p.m. Call 922-0036 for information.
Bread Dolls
Children in grades 1 to 4 can find out how to make dolls by making the batter, kneading and braiding dough on Dec 11, at the Oyster Bay East Norwich Public Library, 89 East Main St., Oyster Bay. Preregistration required. Free. Call 922-1212 for information.
Vernon 4,5 Grade Concert
The Vernon 4 and 5 grade Winter Concert takes place at the Oyster Bay High School at 7:30 p.m. with the Beginner and Intermediate Band and Grades 4 & 5 Chorus. Free.
Single Parent Meeting
The North Shore Single Parent Group meets on Thursdays at the Oyster Bay Community Center, Church Street, beginning at 8 p.m. The topic Dec. 11 is "Aphorisms for Love and Relationship Addicts." The group is open for all separated, divorced and widowed parents. For information call DACA at 797-7932 or 797-7934.
Holiday Music
The 80-voice choir of Bethel Pentecostal Church, 209 South St., Oyster Bay, presents a Celebration of Christmas on Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. Seating is limited so please call 624-7790 for reservations.
Winter Celebration
Come decorate the evergreen tree at the Theodore Roosevelt Bird Sanctuary, 134 Cove Rd., OB on Dec. 13 from 1 to 3 p.m. Have hot cocoa, discover animal adaptations of winter and appreciate the beauty of this season. Call 922-3200. The program is for families and cost for nonmembers $5.
Children's Book Sale
The Locust Valley library is building a new children's room. As a fund raiser they are having a book sale on Dec. 13 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Children's Room at the library, 170 Buckram Rd., Locust Valley. For information call 671-1837.
Used Ski Stuff Sale
The Glen Cove and Grenville Baker Boys & Girls Clubs will hold a Used Ski Equipment Sale on Dec. 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Glen Cove Club, 113 Glen Cove Ave. For information call 759-KIDS. No item is priced over $35. Proceeds benefit both clubs. Donations accepted through Dec. 12.
Holiday Grieving
A special program for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one and are facing this holiday season, is being offered by the Francis P. DeVine Funeral Home Inc. of Oyster Bay. Elaine Stillwell will offer practical suggestions on coping during this difficult time in her program, Healing your Heart through the Holidays on Dec. 13 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Oyster Bay Community Center, Church Street. Oyster Bay. Call 922-6700 for reservations.
Winter Festival
The Planting Fields Winter Festival continues on Dec. 13 and 14, with the antiques show in the Hay Barn. Coe Hall decorated for the holidays for self-guided tours from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The National Circus Project performs on Dec. 13 at 1:30 p.m. and professional storyteller Alice Snodgrass tells holiday stories on Dec. 14 at 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Call 922-9210 for information. Museum gift shop and handcrafted wreaths. Fee at the gate.
Carol Singing
First Presbyterian Church hosts an old-fashioned community Christmas Carol sing on Sunday, Dec. 14 at 3 p.m. The choir will also sing. A free will offering for the church's youth group that is going to Scotland in August 1998, will be taken. Refreshments follow. Bake table.
Make Rugulah
The Book Mark Cafe, One East Main St., OB, lets you make Rugulah with Jane Breskin Zalben, author of many books for children including her newest, Beni's Family Cookbook for the Jewish Holidays, on Dec. 14 at 3:30 p.m. Besides baking, Ms. Zalben will be signng copies of her book. Call 922-0036 for information.
Piano Concert
Pianist Chitose Okashiro will perform works by Chopin, Debussy and Scriabin at the Locust Valley library on Dec. 14 in a Town of Oyster Bay "Distinguished Artist" concert at 2 p.m. in the community room. She is the 1993 International Chopin Piano Competition Winner and is performing in four major American cities before returning to Japan. She has five CD's out. For information call 797-7926.
LV Sixth Grade Winter Concert
The Locust Valley Sixth Grade Winter Concert takes place at 8 p.m. in the Howard A. Schmock Auditorium on Dec. 15.
OBHS Winter Concert
The Oyster Bay High School Winter Concert is on Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m. at OBHS. The Concert Band, Mixed Chorus, Chamber Singers, Showstoppers and Jazz Band will be playing. Free.
Oyster Bay Cove Meeting
The Village of Oyster Bay Cove board of trustees meets on Dec. 16 at 8 p.m.
LV Middle School Winter Concert
The Locust Valley Middle School Winter Concert takes place at 8 p.m. in the Howard A. Schmock Auditorium on Dec. 16.
Become a Book Buddy
Young adults in grades 5 and up are needed to read to youngsters 3 to 7 and assist in a special craft program. If interested, attend the Dec. 16 meeting at 4:30 p.m. at the Oyster Bay East Norwich Public Library,.89 East Main St., Oyster Bay. Preregistration required. Fee is $15. Call 922-1212 for information.
LVHS Winter Concert
The Locust Valley High School Winter Concert takes place at 8 p.m. in the Howard A. Schmock Auditorium on Dec. 17.
Vernon Winter Concert
The Vernon Middle School 6, 7, 8 Grade Winter Concert is on Dec. 17, at OBHS at 7:30 p.m. The Advanced Band and the Grade 6 & 8 Choruses will perform. Free.
DBSC Cookie Sale
Doubleday Babcock Senior Center holds its annual cookie and craft sale on Dec. 17. Home made cookies sell at $5 per pound. For information call 922-1770.
Roosevelt Winter Concert
The Roosevelt School kindergarten to 2nd grade Winter Concert takes place on Dec. 18, at 9:45 a.m. at the school. Free.
Wild Things Craft
For chidren 3 and up, there is a craft class perfect for holiday gifts, from Where the Wild Things Are on Dec. 18 at 2:30 p.m., at the Oyster Bay East Norwich Public Library, 89 East Main St., Oyster Bay. Preregistration required. Free. Call 922-1212 for information.
Rainforests and Grasslands
Discover the rainforests and grasslands of Venezuela from naturalists and members who have explored tham on trips there. Find out how you can join in their return trip May 2 to 10 at the Theodore Roosevelt Bird Sanctuary, 134 Cove Rd., OB on Dec. 18 at 7:30 p.m. Call 922-3200. The program is for adults and is free.
Single Parent Meeting
The North Shore Single Parent Group meets on Thursdays at the Oyster Bay Community Center, Church Street, beginning at 8 p.m. The topic on Dec. 18 is "Blended Families and Dating." The group is open for all separated, divorced and widowed parents. For information call DACA at 797-7932 or 797-7934. There is no meeting scheduled for Dec. 25.
Roosevelt Winter Concert
The Roosevelt School 1-3 grade Winter Concert takes place on Dec. 19, at 9:45 a.m. at the school.
Nutcracker Ballet
The Boys & Girls Club of OBEN goes to the Sagtikos Theater at Suffolk Community College (all ages) for a package fee of $18. Van departs at 11 a.m. and returns at 2:45 p.m. Preregistration required. Call 922-9285.
Concert at Coe Hall
Friends of the Arts presents a holiday concert at Coe Hall, Planting Fields, on Dec. 20 at 8 p.m. This holiday fund raiser with the Goliard Ensemble celebrates the music of Ira and George Gershwin and includes a sing-a-long. Tickets are $50 each and include a post concert champagne reception with holiday treats, cider and coffee. Call 922-0061 for tickets.
Goliard Carolers
Friends of the Arts presents a holiday concert at Coe Hall, Planting Fields, on Dec. 21 at 3 p.m. Both ancient and modern carols for voices and the hammer dulcimer will lead a holiday sing-a-long. Tickets are $25 and a coffee reception follows. For tickets call 922-0061.
Bayville Village Hall
The Bayville Village Hall will close at 12:30 p.m. on Dec. 24 and all day on Dec. 25. The sanitation schedule will be as follows: Area 1 and 2 will be picked up on Monday and Wednesday. Area 3 and 4 will be picked up on Tuesday and Friday as usual. There will be no trash pick up on Wednesday, Dec. 31.
Hicksville Movie Theater
The Boys & Girls Club of OBEN goes to the Hicksville Movie Theater to see a "PG" or PG-13" rated movie for grades 4-8. Call 922-9285 for movie and times. Fee of $9.50 includes transportation, supervision and admission. Pack your lunch or bring lunch money. Pre-registration required. Call 922-9285. Friday, December 26
Drop-In Center Fun
The Boys & Girls Club of OBEN offers activities/movie and pizza party from noon to 5 p.m. "Jingle All The Way" will be shown at 1 p.m. Fee of $3 includes slice of pizza and soda. No registration required. Call 922-9285.
Wrestling Date
The Boys & Girls Club of OBEN goes to the Nassau Coliseum to watch WWF Wrestling "Raw is War". Fee $22.50. Van leaves at 6:45 p.m. and returns at 10:30 p.m. Grades 3 and up are welcome. Pre-registration required. Drop in center hours are noon to 5 p.m. Call 922-9285.
Book Buddies Story/Craft
Share favorite stories and make an exciting craft with a big "book buddy," if you are ages 3 to 7, on Dec. 30 at 2 p.m. at the Oyster Bay East Norwich Public Library,.89 East Main St., Oyster Bay. Pre-registration required. Free. Call 922-1212 for information.
Sports Plus Trip
The Boys & Girls Club of OBEN goes to Sports Plus in Lake Grove with grades K-8. Cost $16 for all. Van leaves at 10:45 p.m. and returns at 3 p.m. Pre-registration required. Call 922-9285. Wednesday, December 31 The Boys & Girls Club of OBEN offers time to relax, socialize or games at the drop-in-center from noon to 5 p.m. for club members in grades 4-8. No registration required. Call 922-9285.
Bayville Village Hall
The Bayville Village Hall will close at 12:30 p.m. on Dec. 31 and all day on Jan. 1. There will be no trash pick up on Wednesday, Dec. 31. For more information please call 628-1439.
Silvered Singles
New Connections for 50+ unattached singles are invited to a Belated New Year's Day Brunch, at the North Shore Synagogue, 83 Muttontown-Eastwoods Road, Syosset, on Dec. 7 at 11:30 a.m. in the youth lounge. Admission - RSVP 921-2282.
Town Meeting
The Oyster Bay Town Board meets at 10 a.m. on Jan. 6, in the hearing room at Town Hall East. At the conclusion of regular business, the board will hear any public comments on any subject. For information call 624-6380.
New Year New Career
WBLI is broadcasting live from Katharine Gibbs, 320 South Service Rd., Melville, for their Career Opportunity Seminars in Computer Careers. Refreshments, fun. For information call 293-2460.
Town Meeting
The Oyster Bay Town Board meets on Jan. 20, at 7 p.m. in the hearing room at Town Hall East. At the conclusion of regular business, the board will hear any public comments on any subject. For information call 624-6380.
Town Meeting
The Oyster Bay Town Board meets at 10 a.m. on Feb. 3, in the hearing room at Town Hall East. At the conclusion of regular business, the board will hear any public comments on any subject. For information call 624-6380.
Silvered Singles
New Connections for 50+ unattached singles are invited to a Rap Session: "The Art of Attraction" at the North Shore Synagogue, 83 Muttontown-Eastwoods Road, Syosset, on Feb. 8 at 2 p.m. in the youth lounge. Admission fee. - RSVP 921-2282.
Town Meeting
The Oyster Bay Town Board meets at 7 p.m. on Feb. 24, in the hearing room at Town Hall East. At the conclusion of regular business, the board will hear any public comments on any subject. For information call 624-6380.
Town Meeting
The Oyster Bay Town Board meets at 10 a.m. on March 3, in the hearing room at Town Hall East. At the conclusion of regular business, the board will hear any public comments on any subject. For information call 624-6380.
Town Meeting
The Oyster Bay Town Board meets at 7 p.m. on March 24, in the hearing room at Town Hall East. At the conclusion of regular business, the board will hear any public comments on any subject. For information call 624-6380.
Town Meeting
The Oyster Bay Town Board meets at 10 a.m. on April 7, in the hearing room at Town Hall East. At the conclusion of regular business, the board will hear any public comments on any subject. For information call 624-6380.
Town Meeting
The Oyster Bay Town Board meets at 7 p.m. on April 21, in the hearing room at Town Hall East. At the conclusion of regular business, the board will hear any public comments on any subject. For information call 624-6380.
Town Meeting
The Oyster Bay Town Board meets at 10 a.m. on May 5, in the hearing room at Town Hall East. At the conclusion of regular business, the board will hear any public comments on any subject. For information call 624-6380.
Town Meeting
The Oyster Bay Town Board meets at 7 p.m. on May 19, in the hearing room at Town Hall East. At the conclusion of regular business, the board will hear any public comments on any subject. For information call 624-6380.
Town Meeting
The Oyster Bay Town Board meets at 10 a.m. on June 2, in the hearing room at Town Hall East. At the conclusion of regular business, the board will hear any public comments on any subject. For information call 624-6380.
Town Meeting
The Oyster Bay Town Board meets at 7 p.m. on Jaune 16, in the hearing room at Town Hall East. At the conclusion of regular business, the board will hear any public comments on any subject. For information call 624-6380.
Town Meeting
The Oyster Bay Town Board meets at 10 a.m. on July 7, in the hearing room at Town Hall East. At the conclusion of regular business, the board will hear any public comments on any subject. For information call 624-6380.
Town Meeting
The Oyster Bay Town Board meets at 10 a.m. on July 21, in the hearing room at Town Hall East. At the conclusion of regular business, the board will hear any public comments on any subject. For information call 624-6380.
Town Meeting
The Oyster Bay Town Board meets at 10 a.m. on Aug. 4, in the hearing room at Town Hall East. At the conclusion of regular business, the board will hear any public comments on any subject. For information call 624-6380. Tuesday, August 25
Town Meeting
The Oyster Bay Town Board meets at 10 a.m. on Aug. 25, in the hearing room at Town Hall East. At the conclusion of regular business, the board will hear any public comments on any subject. For information call 624-6380.
Town Meeting
The Oyster Bay Town Board meets at 7 p.m. on Sept. 15, in the hearing room at Town Hall East. At the conclusion of regular business, the board will hear any public comments on any subject. For information call 624-6380.
Town Meeting
The Oyster Bay Town Board meets at 10 a.m. on Oct. 6, in the hearing room at Town Hall East. At the conclusion of regular business, the board will hear any public comments on any subject. For information call 624-6380.
Town Meeting
The Oyster Bay Town Board meets at 10 a.m. and at 7 p.m. on Oct. 20, in the hearing room at Town Hall East for the adoption of the 1999 budget. At the conclusion of regular business, the board will hear any public comments on any subject. For information call 624-6380.
Town Meeting
The Oyster Bay Town Board meets at 10 a.m. on Nov. 10, in the hearing room at Town Hall East. At the conclusion of regular business, the board will hear any public comments on any subject. For information call 624-6380.
Town Meeting
The Oyster Bay Town Board meets at 7 p.m. on Nov. 24, in the hearing room at Town Hall East. At the conclusion of regular business, the board will hear any public comments on any subject. For information call 624-6380.
Town Meeting
The Oyster Bay Town Board meets at 10 a.m. on Dec. 15, in the hearing room at Town Hall East. At the conclusion of regular business, the board will hear any public comments on any subject. For information call 624-6380.
