Last Updated: December 9, 2009

Community Calendar

Bayville

Village Church
9 Mountain Avenue
516-628-3049
Brunch with Santa, Bazaar and Boutique, Saturday, December 12, 10 am-4 pm, brunch only 10 am. - 2:30 pm. Lunch, 11:30 am - 3 pm. Desserts and baked goods will be available to purchase. Brunch tickets:$5 advance; $6 at the door. Boutique is free. Professional photos with Santa are an extra fee.

BROOKVILLE

C.W. Post
516-299-2103
chamberfestival@cwpost.liu.edu
Tilles Center for the Performing Arts
All tickets are subject to a $1.50 per ticket facility fee. Tickets are available online at tillescenter.org, or Ticketmaster.com, in person at Tilles Center’s box office or by telephone at 516.299.3100 or 1.800.745.3000.

BC.W. Post Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band, Holiday Concert, Tickets sold at performance only, $10.
Rasta Thomas’ Bad Boys of Dance
Friday December 11 at 8 pm. Make Tilles Center Debut. Tickets to see Rasta Thomas’ Bad Boys of Dance are $55, 40, and 25.
Pianist Vladimir Feltsman Performs Schubert and Liszt, December 12 at 8 pm Tickets are $80, 65 and 40.

GLEN COVE

Glen Cove Public Library
4 Glen Cove Ave.
516-676-2130
Computer First Grade for Grownups, Presented by Sharper Training Solutions, Wednesday, December 16, 10 am-12 noon. Registration required, $7 fee payable to Sharper Training Solutions.

 

Charles D. Lavine
Member of the New York State Assembly
70 Glen Street, suite 100
(516) 676-0050
National Cleaners Association’s (NCA) Coats for Kids program,. Assemblyman Lavine will be accepting new and gently worn jackets and coats in all sizes through December 15. Donations can be dropped off in the bin located outside the assemblyman’s office.

North Shore-LIJ
101 St. Andrews Lane
516-465-2600
Annual Tree of Lights Ceremony, Thursday, December 10, 4 pm. Event will include music, caroling and refreshments. To honor a family member, friend or colleague, there is a $5 donation for each name. Call for all contributions, 516-674-7365. All proceeds will go towards the pledge for construction of the Breast Care Unit.

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
28 Highland Road
676-0015
Annual Holiday Boutique, Saturday, Dec. 5, 9 am.-2 pm.

GREENVALE

Laffey Associates
55 Northern Blvd.
www.laffey.com
516-626-1500
Easter Sealed with a Gift Holiday Toy Drive. Donate new or gently played with toys for children between the ages of 2-5. We are also accepting cash donations which go directly to the school. Tax deductible donations should be made payable to Easter Seals NY and mailed to Cathy Poturny, address above. Email Cathy for more information, cporturny@laffey.com.

 

LOCUST VALLEY

Bailey Arboretum
516-571-8020
www.baileyarboretum.org
Children’s Habitat, open every day, yearround.
Winter Wonders, Sunday, December 13, 2 pm-3 pm. Explore our ponds and woods with Dan Kriesberg, inspiring naturalist and science teacher. No charge, donations appreciated
Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Grenville Baker Boys & Girls Club
135 Forest Avenue
516.759.5437 ext. 11
Fax:516.671.4681
christine.thomaides@gbbgc.org
Champions for Charity, December 3-5, to benefit the Boys and Girls Club.
When applying for the card, please designate Boys & Girls Club of Locust Valley as your charity of choice, championsforcharity.org.
Holiday Party, December 18th 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Locust Valley Library
170 Buckram Road
516-671-1837
www.locustvalleylibrary.org.
Food Drive in cooperation with Long Island Cares, will collect canned and dry food for people and pets. Your donation will make a difference…..For further details, please call.
.Valley Quilters Exhibit, display of their beautiful quilts December 5-28. All Welcome!
Film Discussion, December 11at 6:30pm the film is “Fahrenheit 451”.Discussion to follow the film. Registration Requested for this free program.
Locust Valley Library Board Meeting,
Wednesday, December 16 at 7:30PM. The public is welcome to attend.
Annual Blood Drive, on Thursday, December 17, 2-7pm.

OLD WESTBURY

Old Westbury Gardens
71 Old Westbury Road
516-333-0048
www.oldwestburygardens.org
Holiday Celebration, Saturday & Sunday, December 11-13 & 18-20, 10 am-4 pm. Admission, $8, $5 Seniors and Children (2-12), Members free.
The Long Island Flute Club, December 13, 1:30 pm.

OYSTER BAY / EAST NORWICH

Oyster Bay/East Norwich Boys and Girls Club
One Pine Hollow Road
516-922-9285
www.bgcoben.org
Youth Employment Program, assisting students in finding employment for the 2009-2010 school year. Members only, contact Joan Adomsky, ext. 13.
Get Ypur Holiday Shopping and Errands Done, December 11 & 18, 6:00 - 10:00 pm. Drop off your kids for an evening of fun.

Fiddleheads Restaurant
62 South Street
516-922-2999
Backgammon Series, every Sunday, 3-5 pm. in the lounge. Play is open to all levels and instruction will be provided during open play. For more information, call Mike Dougherty at 306-3433.

Planting Fields Arboretum State Park
www.nysparks.com
Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony, Friday, December 11, 5:30 pm. Tree lighting at 6 pm. Admission is free.

Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Audobon Center
134 Cove Road
516-922-3200
Owl Prowl Season on the North Shore!
December 11 from 7:00-9:00pm. This is a great Friday evening program for people of all ages. Owl Prowls make a great date night, family fun night, or parents’ night out!

The Matinecock Masonic
Historical Society
14 West Main Street

A Christmas Carol, December 12th at 7:30pm.. Seating reservations cannot not be accommodated -- first come, first served, sorry. Please, arrive early! Box Office Door opens at 6:45 pm. For more info on the show, please visit www.nstg.org

ROSLYN

Nassau County Museum of Art
One Museum Drive
516-484-9337
Through January 3, 2010
Gordon Cheung & Jonathan Seliger,
Gordon Cheung uses Financial Times stock listings as a ground in his multimedia images. Jonathan Seliger works with paint and canvas to produce three-dimensional structures.
MiniArtMuseum for Children, (MiniArtMuseum only admission is $5 for adults; $4 for students, seniors and children 4-12). Open Tuesday-Sunday, 12 noon to 4:30 pm.
Private Tea & Tour, Introduced by Constance Schwartz, Wednesdays at 2:30 pm. through December 9.
Celebrate the Season

Gather on the Beautiful Lawns of
Nassau County Museum of Art
for an Unforgettable Tree Lighting
Ceremony featuring Choral Performances, Friday, December 18 at6 – 8 pm. This is a free event but reservations are required. Please e-mail reservations to nperau@nassaumuseum.org.

 

sea cliff

The LI Traditional Music Association
www.LITMA.org
(631)673-7064
English Country Dance, Friday, December 4, 8-11 pm. at the Smithtown Historical Society’s Brush Barn, 211 Main St., (Rte. 25). Dancing to live music of the 1600s and 1700s. No partner needed; beginners welcome. Admission, $10 members; $14 non-members

St. Lukes
253 Glen Ave.
Photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus , St. Lukes Youth Group invites you to bring your camera for Photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus on Sunday, December 6th from 2-4pm. Cookies and Cocoa will be served.

New York Skirball Center
566 LaGuardia Place
New York
(212)352-3101

Living in Emergency: stories of Doctors without borders live with Elizabeth Vargus, December 14, 7:30 PM. Higher Stakes, tougher choices, medicine like you have never seen it.

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