Last Updated: November 25, 2009

Community Calendar

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Bayville

St. Gertrudes
28 School Street
St. Gertrude’s Holiday Boutique, December 5, 9 am - 7 pm and December 8, 9 am - 4 pm.

BROOKVILLE

C.W. Post
516-299-2103
chamberfestival@cwpost.liu.edu
Tilles Center for the Performing Arts
Nicholas LaCarruba and D Pomp Present John Joseph with Johnny B, November 27 at 8 pm. Tickets: $45, $35, $25.

COLD SPRING HARBOR

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
One Bungtown Road
516-367-8471
www.cshl.edu
The Faith Instinct: How Religion Evolved & Why it Endures with NY Times Science Correspondent, Nicholas Wade, Sunday, November 29, 4:30 pm.

The Whaling Museum
PO Box 25 Main Street
631-367-3418
www.cshwhalingmuseum.org
Ocean Science Study: A la Oil,
December 6, 2:30 pm.
Monday Minnows, December 7, 1:00 pm.

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.
ESL Class, Monday evenings, from 6 to Students must be at least 18 years of age and are expected to attend classes regularly once enrolled.
Staying Up In A Down World, Join Irene Karp as she offers a program designed to promote a positive approach to dealing with a challenging world, Wednesday, December 2, 2 pm.
Writer's Group, December 5, at 10 am. If you are a serious writer, come join them for a lively exchange of ideas.

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.

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.

 

HUNTINGTON

Huntington Historical Society
209 Main Street
631-427-7045, ext. 401
www.huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org
Historic Holiday House Tour, December 6, 12-4 pm., Location, Daniel Kissam House Museum, 434 Park Ave. Tickets, $30, call to reserve. This special tour will showcase five original homes from the founding families and will highlight stories of Huntington’s early settlers.

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
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Grenville Baker Boys & Girls Club
135 Forest Avenue
516.759.5437 ext. 11
Fax:516.671.4681
christine.thomaides@gbbgc.org
Thanksgiving Dinner, November 25th 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm.
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.
The artworks of Claire Nigro, Exhibit on display thru November 29th.
Craft Workshop, Tuesday, December 1 @ 7 pm. Shirley Ruby will guide you in creating designes on two wine glasses. $5 material fee.

Matinecock Neighborhood Association and The LV Chamber of Commerce.
Annual Tree Lighting, Tuesday, December 1, 5:30-7:30 pm.; location, Birch Hill Road & Forest Ave.

St. John’s of Lattingtown
Lattingtown Road
516-761-3226
www.stjla.org
Wizards and Wonders, starting December 2 at 6 pm. Dinner and activities that will draw us into the mysteries of Advent through the lense of the Harry Potter series.

OLD WESTBURY

Old Westbury Gardens
71 Old Westbury Road
516-333-0048
www.oldwestburygardens.org

OYSTER BAY / EAST NORWICH

Oyster Bay/East Norwich Boys and Girls Club
One Pine Hollow Road
516-922-9285
www.bgcoben.org
Champions for Charity to Benefit Boys & Girls Club, Thursday, December 3-Saturday, December 5. When applying for the card, please designate Boys & Girls Club of OB as your charity of choice, championsforcharity.org.
Holiday Lunch and Fashion Show, December 8, at the Metropolitan in Glen Cove.
Youth Employment Program, assisting students in finding employment for the 2009-2010 school year. Members only, contact Joan Adomsky, ext. 13.

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. Lighting of the 35 foot Japanese Umbrella Pine and will include special guests, including Santa and carolers. Guests will have the have the opportunity to see the holiday decorations on the first floor of Coe Hall and spectacular poinsettia display in the Main Greenhouse. Admission is free.

Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Audobon Center
134 Cove Road
516-922-3200
Native American Animal Antics, November 28, at 1:00-2:00pm.
Introduction to Birdwatching with Project Feeder Watch, December 6, at 1:00-3:00pm, All ages.

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.

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Church of Our Lady of Kazan
Orthodox Church in America
Willow Shore Avenue
516-671-6616
Russian Boutique, Saturday, December 5, from noon to 4 pm.

The Long Island 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

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John Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth. November 30 is the fall deadline to enroll a bright 2nd-8th grade student into the annual academic Talent Search. In CTY’s national program, 2nd-8th graders take special tests, offered locally, that let families see a child’s math and verbal talents.
CTY parallels and complements a gifted child’s regular school program. For more information, ctyinfo@jhu.edu, website, www.cty.jhu.edu.