Long Island Calendar Events
Little Shelter . Little Shelter has hundreds of animals that are dreaming of having some summer fun with a family and home of their own; 33 Warner Rd., Huntington; 631-368-8770; www.littleshelter.com.
Widow, Widower's, Divorced and Single! Relationship journey. Dynamic discussion and wonderful support! Meets every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at Parkway Community Church, 95 Stewart Avenue, Hicksville, Upper Level. Call 516-395-8303; fee $7; Age 40 plus.
Volunteers Wanted. The Long Island State Veterans Home, a skilled nursing facility for veterans located at Stony Brook, currently has a unique volunteer opportunity available. Operate our facility’s small candy/gift shop. Tuesdays and Sundays available. This is a weekly commitment; the volunteer hours are 9:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. For more information or to inquire how you can help, call Susan K. Helmus, Director of Volunteer Services at 631-444-8590 or e-mail Susan.Helmus@StonyBrook.edu . Department of Volunteer Services, 100 Patriots Rd., Stony Brook; 631-444-8590.
Volunteers Wanted at Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. To assist in all areas of the nursing and rehabilitation center; Commack. Please contact Kathleen Donnelly, Director of Volunteers, at 631-715-2557 for more information.
Main Street Petite Gallery Annual Masters Show. Through September 2. Artists Reception August 16, 8 p.m. Presented by the Huntington Arts Council, 213 Main St., Huntington; www. Huntingontarts.org; 631-271-8423.
Sing with Greater Nassau Chorus of Sweet Adelines Int’l. Rehearsals through August 19. The Greater Nassau Chorus of Sweet Adelines International, an award winning a cappella harmony organization for women, is seeking new members. Women of all ages who enjoy singing are invited to attend a rehearsal 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Hofstra University’s Dempster Hall; then return to Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Grand Avenue in Baldwin. Prior musical knowledge isn’t needed. For information e-mail: membership@ greaternassauchorus.org.
Volunteers Needed. For Information Desk at Mercy Medical Center. This is a great opportunity for high school or college students, retirees or anyone in-between jobs to help hospital patients, their families and visitors. If you or someone you know would be interested in this or the many other Volunteering opportunities at Mercy, please call 516-705-1391.
New Singles Group for Widows, Widowers and Singles. Meets every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s Luthern Church, 449 Stewart Ave., Bethpage. Fee is $7. Refreshments served. Call 516-395-8303 for room location.
Art Exhibit. Through August 6. Rosalie Dimon Gallery, The Jamesport Manor Inn, 370 Manor Lane, Jamesport; 631-722-0500; www.jamesportmanor.com.
2008 Members Art Show. Features work in all media created by artist members of the Huntington Arts Council. Through August 11; second show, August 12 to September 16, 2008 Artists' receptions: August 14, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The Huntington Arts Council’s Art-trium Gallery is located at 25 Melville Park Rd., Melville (east of Route 110, two lights south of the LIE Exit 49S). Gallery hours are Monday-Friday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. For further information call 631-271-8423 or visit www.huntingtonarts.org.
NCMA’ Sculpture Park – Ongoing. More than 50 works, many of them monumental in size, by renowned artists including Botero, Tom Otterness, Calder, Lichtenstein and DiSuvero among others are situated to interact with nature on the museum’s magnificent 145-acre property. There is a $2 per car parking fee on weekends (members free). Nassau County Museum of Art is located at One Museum Drive (just off Northern Boulevard, Route 25A, two traffic lights west of Glen Cove Rd.) in Roslyn Harbor. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Docent-led exhibitions tours are offered each day at 2 p.m. On Sundays, from 12:30 to 3 p.m., the museum offers live music, supervised art activities for children and their families and family tours of the exhibitions. Tours and Family Sundays at the Museum are free with museum admission. Admission to the main building, the Arnold & Joan Saltzman Fine Art Building, is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors (62+) and $4 for children; includes admission to the Tee Ridder Miniatures Museum. Members are always admitted free. There is a $2 parking fee on weekends (members free). The Museum Shop and Red Room gallery are open all museum hours. Call 516-484-9337 for current exhibitions, events, days/times and directions or log onto nassaumuseum.com.
2008 Season Exhibit at our 4th Street, Greenport Museum. The Long Island Railroad Photography of Gene Collora. Viewing on Saturdays, Sundays and Monday. Holidays between the hours of 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Our featured artist, Mr. Gene Collora, has been photographing railroad life and railroad equipment since the early 1950s. The Museum operates two locations: Greenport, NY on Fourth Street at the tracks and Riverhead, NY on Griffing Avenue north of the tracks. Through Columbus Day, October 13.
Meditation. Open to the public. Monday - Friday, 7 to 7:30 p.m. In the midst of our busy and often stressful environments, a meditation center is a calm and peaceful oasis. Come into the quiet and open your mind to unlimited possibilities. Self-Leadership. All sessions are held at Global Harmony House, 46 S. Middle Neck Road, Great Neck. Free; All Welcome. RSVP: 516-773-0971, E-mail: newyork@bkwsu.org
August 1
Stayin’ Alive, a BeeGees Tribute, and Abbamania. At Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Beach, Larrabee Avenue in Oyster Bay. Stayin’ Alive, a BeeGees Tribute, and Abbamania, recreating the sights and sounds of ABBA, will perform beginning at 8 p.m. Shows are free to town residents and begin at 8 p.m. on most evenings. It is suggested that residents bring a lawn chair or blanket to outdoor performances. For more information about the “Music Under the Stars” program, visit the Town of Oyster Bay Web site at www.oysterbaytown.com or call the Department of Community and Youth Services at 516-797-7900.
Town of Oyster Bay Classic Car Cruise Nights. Friday nights at the Massapequa Rail Road Station parking lot on Sunrise Highway in Massapequa from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The event benefits community food banks, as each participant is required to bring two cans of food to register their car to be on display. The event is free of charge to residents. Those who wish to display their vintage cars at the event are required to donate two cans of food. Motorcycle displays are not permitted. Rules for bringing your own vintage vehicle include having to stay for the duration of the event; having valid registration and plates; and registering upon arrival, beginning at 7:15 p.m. All vehicles must be driven by their owners. Sponsor B-103, which will provide music for the event. For more information, call the Town of Oyster Bay Department of Parks at 516-797-4126.
Suddenly Last Summer. Presented by the BroadHollow Theatre Company. This provocative play by Tennessee Williams concerns a man’s mysterious death, the secrets that could destroy his reputation, and the lengths to which his mother will go to protect his memory. Also 8/2, 8/8, 8/9, 8/15, 8/16 at 8 p.m. and 8/3, 8/10, 8/17 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $22 for adults, $20 for seniors and $18 for students and $14 for youths under 16. Group rates are available. Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Avenue, Lindenhurst; 631-581-2700 or e-mail bhtgroupsales@aol.com for group information. For individual ticket information and reservations, please call the Box Office at 631-581-2700 or go to www.broadhollow.org.
Dance Theatre of Harlem Ensemble Dance. Performances are FREE and open to the public at the Chapin Rainbow Stage in Huntington’s Heckscher Park. Bring a blanket! Tuesday performances begin at 7:30 p.m.; all other performances begin at 8:30 p.m. For directions or more information, call the Festival Hotline at 631-271-8423 ext. 5, or visit www.huntingtonarts.org, or stop by the Huntington Arts Council, located at 213 Main Street in Huntington Village, for a FREE copy of the Summer 2007 Huntington Arts Council Cultural News. Bring an umbrella; rain locations for Family Series only. Information about severe weather locations may be obtained by dialing 631-271-8423 ext. 4.
Out Door Concert. Dixieland Jazz – The Isotope Stompers. At 7 p.m. Bring your own chairs. Sachem Public Library, 150 Holbrook Rd, Holbrook; 631-588-5024.
August 2
Reptile Program by Star Foundation;10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Pine Barrens Trails Information Center in Manorville. Sponsored by the Long Island Greenbelt Trail Conference. For information, call 631-360-0753.
Annual Heritage Fair; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Features a host of live events for all ages including family folk band Edna’s Kin, Goat on a Boat Puppet Theatre, folk artist demonstrations and a juried craft fair. Admission is $5 for adults, children under 12 free. The current home of BHHS, The Corwith house and outbuildings, will continue to be maintained as a farming museum complex and its ground will continue to host large annual events. For more information please call 631-537-1088 or visit www.bridgehamptonhistoricalsociety.org; 2368 Montauk Highway, across the street from the Candy Kitchen and the Bridgehampton Community House.
Christine Lavin. Co-Presented with the Folk Music Society of Huntington Open Jam Song Swap; 4 p.m. at the Heckscher Park Gazebo; bring your voice, instruments and friends! Christine Lavin is a New York City-based singer, songwriter, and promoter of contemporary folk music who is known for her biting wit, expressed in both her music and her onstage performances. Many of her songs alternate between emotional reflections on romance and outright comedy, with titles such as “Sensitive New Age Guys” and “Bald-Headed Men.” Opening Act Gathering Time Gathering Time is a new acoustic harmony trio whose sound is reminiscent of folk legends Peter, Paul, & Mary. The group’s first recording together, a lively cover of Peter Yarrow's holiday classic "Light One Candle," quickly became a favorite on folk radio stations from New York to Israel. The Huntington Summer Arts Festival is presented by the Town of Huntington, produced by the Huntington Arts Council and sponsored in part by the New York State Council on the Arts and the Suffolk County Office of Cultural Affairs. The Festival runs June 20 through August 17, 2008. Performances are free and open to the public at the Chapin Rainbow Stage in Huntington’s Heckscher Park. Bring a blanket! The Tuesday Night Arrow Electronics “It’s Showtime” Family Series performances begin at 7:30 p.m.; all other performances begin at 8:30 p.m. For directions or more information, call the Festival Hotline at 631-271-8423 ext. 5, visit www.huntingtonarts.org, or stop by the Huntington Arts Council, located at 213 Main Street in Huntington Village, for a free copy of the Summer 2007 Huntington Arts Council Cultural News. Bring an umbrella; rain locations for Family Series only. Information about severe weather locations may be obtained at 631-271-8423 ext. 4.
RAPE OF EUROPA – Film. Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. Also 8/3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 & 31. Supported by Menemsha Films. Lynn Nicholas’ new film that documents the Nazis’ looting of the art treasures of Europe. This screening, free with museum admission, takes place in the museum’s Library every Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. No reservations are needed. There is a $2 per car parking fee on weekends (members free) Nassau County Museum of Art is located at One Museum Drive (just off Northern Boulevard, Route 25A, two traffic lights west of Glen Cove Rd.) in Roslyn Harbor. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Docent-led exhibitions tours are offered each day at 2 pm. On Sundays, from 12:30 to 3 p.m., the museum offers live music, supervised art activities for children and their families and family tours of the exhibitions. Tours and Family Sundays at the Museum are free with museum admission. Admission to the main building, the Arnold & Joan Saltzman Fine Art Building, is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors (62+) and $4 for children; includes admission to the Tee Ridder Miniatures Museum. Members are always admitted free. There is a $2 parking fee on weekends (members free). The Museum Shop and Red Room gallery are open all museum hours. Call 516-484-9337 for current exhibitions, events, days/times and directions or log onto nassaumuseum.com.
Origami Heaven 2008: Long Island’s Only Annual Origami Festival. Sunday, (Stony Brook): The Charles B. Wang Center and the Long Island Folding Enthusiasts (L.I.F.E.) are proud to present Origami Heaven 2008. Suitable for all ages, the fourth annual summer origami festival and exhibition at Stony Brook University’s Charles B. Wang Center; free and open to the public. Suggested donation of $5 for materials for Origami Heaven. Cosponsored by the Japan Center at Stony Brook University. With support from WSHU National Public Radio. All ages are welcome! Hours: The Many Faces of Origami: through 8/8, Charles B. Wang Center. Open 8/2-3: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 8/4 8: 10 am-7 pm Origami Heaven Festival: 8/3 , 11am-4pm. Charles B. Wang Center For detailed schedules, please go to web.stonybrook.edu/origamiheaven.
Patty Smyth and Scandal perform at John J. Burns Town Park in Massapequa.
The show begins at 8 p.m. Shows are free to Town residents and begin at 8:00 p.m. on most evenings. It is suggested that residents bring a lawn chair or blanket to outdoor performances. For more information about the “Music Under the Stars” program, visit the Town of Oyster Bay Web site at www.oysterbaytown.com or call the Department of Community and Youth Services at 516-797-7900.
Beach Day 2008 on Fire Island. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre Office of Young Adult Ministry is conducting a Beach Day on Fire Island for young adults in their 20s and 30s. The day will feature fun in the sun including lunch, praise and worship, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Mass and a barbeque dinner. Bring swimsuit, towel, etc. Our Lady of the Magnificat Rectory, Corner of Bungalow and Midway, Ocean Beach, Fire Island. For more information and to RSVP please contact 516-678-5800, ext. 616 or youngadults@drvc.org. There is a beach day fee of $15.00.
BBQ-Glory to God Rally. At the Brookhaven Amphitheater; 9:30-Dusk. Christian church’s of all denominations are asked to participate to form a song, dance and ministry. Please call 631-654-1918.
4-H Summer Fair and Animal Showmanship. 10 a.m. See 4-H project displays and watch Suffolk County 4-H members show livestock in preparation for participation at the New York State Fair. This 4-H fair is open to the public. Among events are livestock and project judging. Suffolk County Farm, Yaphank. Free. 631-852-4604
August 3
The Boy Friend. Broadhollow Players Theater. A musical written at a time when the UK was still recovering from the devastating effects of World War II. It is set in the carefree world of the French Riviera in the Roaring 20s. For directions or more information, call the Festival Hotline at 631-271-8423 ext. 5, visit www.huntingtonarts.org, or stop by the Huntington Arts Council, located at 213 Main Street in Huntington Village, for a FREE copy of the Summer 2007 Huntington Arts Council Cultural News. Bring an umbrella; rain locations for Family Series only. Information about severe weather locations may be obtained by dialing 631-271-8423 ext. 4.
August 4
Look Good…Feel Better. A free program to teach women how to cope with appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment, will be held at Franklin Hospital from 1-3:00 p.m. Reservation required as there is a minimum of 3 registrants in order to conduct the program. For information or o reserve a space, call 516-256-6890.
August 5
Janice Buckner Ecology Show, Songs of the Earth’s Community. Celebrates our planet and renews our commitment to creating a better world. It’s about things that grow—people, plants and animals. For directions or more information, call the Festival Hotline at 631-271-8423 ext. 5, visit www.huntingtonarts.org, or stop by the Huntington Arts Council, located at 213 Main Street in Huntington Village, for a FREE copy of the Summer 2007 Huntington Arts Council Cultural News. Bring an umbrella; rain locations for Family Series only. Information about severe weather locations may be obtained by dialing 631-271-8423 ext. 4.
August 6
Become a Detective. And learn the fate of the passengers of the doomed ship, the St. Louis. Join Scott Miller, Director of Curatorial Affairs at the U.S. Holocaust Museum, as he discusses the research and results of his book, Refuge Denied: The St. Louis Passengers and the Holocaust. Woodbury Jewish Center Senior Adult Group Enthusiasts (SAGE). Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at the Woodbury Jewish Center, 200 South Woods Rd., Woodbury. Please note: This Senior Group meets the first Wednesday of each month. The next meeting will be September 4, 2008. There is now an annual $36 membership fee.
Nassau Pops Symphony Orchestra Pop Maestro Louis Panacciulli directs the orchestra in favorites from Broadway, television and the movies as well as light classical music.
For directions or more information, call the Festival Hotline at 631-271-8423 ext. 5, visit www.huntingtonarts.org, or stop by the Huntington Arts Council, located at 213 Main Street in Huntington Village, for a FREE copy of the Summer 2007 Huntington Arts Council Cultural News. Bring an umbrella; rain locations for Family Series only. Information about severe weather locations may be obtained by dialing 631-271-8423 ext. 4.
August 7
Arthritis Support Group for Senior Citizens in West Islip Meeting. From 12:30 to 2 p.m. at the West Islip Senior Citizen Center, 90 Higbie Lane, West Islip. Free of charge and open to the public. For information 631-427-8272.
4th Annual Senior Idol Auditions. Suffolk County. Call 631-286-0058, ext. 251 for information and tryout appointment. Finals to be held September 28.
Phantom of the Opera. Alloy Orchestra Co-Presented with Cinema Arts Centre Film. Alloy Orchestra is a three-man musical ensemble, writing and performing live accompaniment to classic silent films. For directions or more information, call the Festival Hotline at 631-271-8423 ext. 5, visit www.huntingtonarts.org, or stop by the Huntington Arts Council, located at 213 Main Street in Huntington Village, for a FREE copy of the Summer 2007 Huntington Arts Council Cultural News. Bring an umbrella; rain locations for Family Series only. Information about severe weather locations may be obtained by dialing 631-271-8423 ext. 4.
TAI CHI. From 7 to 8:30 p.m. Dorothy Scott, instructor and practitioner, teaches Tai Chi at Clark Botanical Gardens in Albertson. She has developed a style consistent with the Wu Style of Tai Chi. Comfortable clothing and shoes are suggested. Special Free Workshops August for People Who Have Had Breast Cancer. The Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program, as part of their Complementary Wellness Series, is sponsoring free programs on Reflexology and Tai Chi this July and August. They are open only to people who have had breast cancer. All are held at Adelphi University’s Alumni House, 154 Cambridge Avenue in Garden City. The workshops are free and pre-registration is required. Call 516-877-4325.
Blood Drive Oyster Bay. The locations for the blood drives are: Town Hall North at the Blood Mobile, 54 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay (9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.); Town Hall South, Room 26, 977 Hicksville Road, Massapequa (10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.); Department of Public Works War Room (Highway), 150 Miller Place (11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.)’ and the new location at the William P. Bennett Hicksville Community Center, 28 West Carl Street, Hicksville (3 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.). To qualify as a blood donor, a person must between the ages of 17 and 75 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and not have donated blood within the last 56 days. The Councilman noted that all blood types are needed, especially O positive and O negative. The Town will provide refreshments for everyone who donates. Additional information should contact Maryann Hughes at 516-624-6493.
Gretchen Wilson, at the Capital One Bank Theatre at Westbury. at 8 p.m. Gretchen’s debut single, “Redneck Woman,” became the first solo hit by a female singer to reach the top of the Billboard country singles chart in over two years, and the song reached number one faster than any single in the previous decade. Individual tickets are $61.50. Tickets are available at the box office, Ticketmasters, charge by phone at 212-307-7171 or 631-888-9000 and online at www.livenation.com. For further information, call 516-334-0800. For membership information, visit www.westburymembership.com.
August 8
Metro NY Balloon & Music Festival Returns to Brookhaven. Also 8/9, 8/10. Expanded Festival features hot air balloons, mega-kites, more than 40 top bands, extreme sports, monster trucks and much more. Tickets for the Festival can be purchased online in advance at the Festival’s website. Walk-in tickets at the Festival will cost slightly more. Tickets for the Festival are also available at participating RE/MAX real estate offices, Curves locations and PC Richard & Sons Metro NY locations. Discount coupons are available at all 88 McDonald’s franchise locations across the Long Island. Advance ticket prices are adult $20, children ages 5 to 11 $12, and kids 4-and-under are free. For tickets, information and schedule of performances visit www.metronyballoonfest.com or call 516-794-4444.
Rachel and Julio. Hofstra Entertainment presents A Great American Summer '08. Starring Lainie Kazan and Robert Davi. John Cranford Adams Playhouse, South Campus. Tickets on sale now. $28 adult/$25 senior citizen (over 65), 15 Matriculated non-Hofstra student with ID, $10 Hofstra faculty/staff/student with current Hofstra card (two-ticket max), $23 group rate (20 or more). For information or to order tickets call 516-463-6644 Monday to Friday 11 a.m.-3:45 p.m.
Public Golf Tournament and Gala to Benefit Montauk Downs State Park. The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce a public golf tournament to be held on also, 8/9, at Montauk Downs State Park. There will also be a gala dinner and awards ceremony. Proceeds from the tournament and gala will be dedicated to the improvement of golf programs and for the renovation of Montauk Downs State Park Golf Course. An entry fee of $375 per person entitles each golfer to: greens fee, electric cart, prizes, refreshments on course, a tournament memento, and entry to the gala event and auction. Prizes will be awarded for Low Gross, Low Net, Closest to the Pin, and Longest Drive in Men’s and Ladies’ divisions. All players and Montauk Downs supporters are invited to attend a gala and golf auction from 7 to 11 p.m. at Montauk Downs State Park. For those non-golfers who are supporters of Montauk Downs and who would like to attend the gala and auction there is a $165.00 fee per person. For more information, please call Mr. Kevin Smith of Tee to Green Pro Services, Inc. at 631-668-1100. For more information about New York State Parks, please visit our website at www.nysparks.com.
Christian McBride Jazz. Christian McBride is widely considered to be one of the best jazz bassists of his generation. McBride has performed and recorded with a huge number of jazz legends and ensembles, including Herbie Hancock, Pat Metheny, Diana Krall, Chick Corea, Wynton Marsalis and Joshua Redman, as well as with pop, soul, and classical musicians like Kathleen Battle, Carly Simon, Sting, and James Brown. For information, call the Festival Hotline at 631-271-8423 ext. 5, visit www.huntingtonarts.org, or stop by the Huntington Arts Council, located at 213 Main Street in Huntington Village, for a FREE copy of the Summer 2007 Huntington Arts Council Cultural News. Bring an umbrella; rain locations for Family Series only. Information about severe weather locations may be obtained by dialing 631-271-8423 ext. 4.
Karaoke for Seniors. 1 to 3 p.m. Calling all crooners. Have you always dreamed of singing in front of a crowd? Then come down to the library and sing the songs you love! Debbie Starker will be at the library with your karaoke favorites… Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland, Elvis Presley, Tony Bennett, Anne Murray and Roberta Flack are just a few of the artists’ songs available for you to sing. Whether you want to sing or just enjoy the entertainment, an afternoon of fun is guaranteed for all. Copiague Memorial Public Library, 50 Deauville Blvd., Copiague, 631-691-1111.
August 9
Dave Koz & Lizz Wright at 7 p.m. Pavilion: A-Plus $120, $60, $45, Lawn: $35. Come early. Stroll the incredible grounds and gardens of Planting Fields. Bring a picnic or pick up food at The Café. Kids Go Free: Children 12 and under are free with a paid adult admission. FOTA’S Two-Day LI Jazz Festival at the Magnificent Planting Fields Arboretum in Oyster Bay
Bellport-Brookhaven Historical Society Annual Gala. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. 12 Bell Street, Bellport. Exhibition celebrating Dennis Puleston – A Life Exploring Nature – Savior of the Osprey – Father of the Wertheim Nature Preserve. Call 631-286-2708
The 28th Annual Paumanauke Pow Wow. The Babylon Arts Council and The Town of Babylon are proud to present the 28th annual Paumanauke Pow Wow at Tanner Park in
Copiague overlooking the scenic Great South Bay. This ritual gathering offers traditional Native American dancers and drums, audience participation, native food, dance competitions, quality traders and customary crafts. The spirit lives at this essential Long
Island summer event. The Pow Wow takes place 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., also 8/11, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine. Admission is $8 for adults, $4 for children ages 5-12, and $4.00 for seniors. For more information about the Pow Wow call The Babylon Arts Council at 631-539-2912.
ELIH Gala. View the Bay and the Vines. Ros and Chris Baiz of Southold will host the 2008 Gala for Eastern Long Island Hospital at the Old Field Vineyard and Winery. Guests will enjoy fine dining under a tent in a beautiful setting between the bay and the vines. Festivities begin at 5 p.m with wine, cocktails and passed hors d’oeuvres. Highlights of the evening include dancing to the easy listening sounds of Melange and a live luxury auction. Items to be featured at the live auction are a classic diamond ladies watch, a golf weekend get-a-way package, a one-of-a-kind coffee table made by Greenport Mayor David Nyce and more. Visit www.ELIH.org for a complete listing of Gala auction prizes. Tickets to the Gala are priced at $175.00 per person. To make reservations for the event or to inquire about sponsorship, call 631-477-5164.
Annual Summer Fair hosted by Mattituck Presbyterian Church, 9 a.m. to 1p.m. There is something for everyone. Plants, Vegetable stand, baked goods, homemade baskets, jewelry, kids items, music, books, toys, and more. Horse and buggy rides, silent auction. Proceeds to benefit local and foreign mission projects. Located at the bend, Rte. 25, Love Lane, Sound Ave., Mattituck. For information call 631-298 4141.
Free Mammograms and Free Cervical Exams . For uninsured women over the age of 40 to be provided by the cancer screening partnership at NUMC. FREE take home test for colorectal cancer for women 50-and-over and their partners will be distributed. These services are offered in conjunction with NUMC, North Shore/LIJ Health System, Planned Parenthood, South Nassau Communities Hospital and others, starting at 8:30 a.m., at NUMC, 2201 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow. Appointments are necessary. Only a form of identification with photograph is necessary. Please call 516-572-3300 for appointment and exact location of screening exams.
Bellport-Brookhaven Historical Society’s Annual Summer Benefit. Will recognize the contributions of two men who have strengthened our understanding of the natural world and the importance of its preservation. World-renowned naturalist Dennis Puleston will be remembered through his art, artifacts and attributes during a special presentation and Jim Tripp, General Counsel for the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), will be the evening’s honoree. The evening’s festivities will be held at 31 Bellport Lane from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., with music, refreshments, a BBQ and a live auction. Tickets are $125 per person and may be purchased online at www.bbhsmuseum.org or by calling 631-776-7640. All proceeds benefit the non-profit Bellport-Brookhaven Historical Society in its mission to collect, preserve and share Long Island’s history with an emphasis on the south shore communities of Brookhaven, Bellport and East Patchogue.
Mose Allison Jazz/Blues. There are few artists who have had a greater impact on musicians of the last 50 years than pianist, singer and composer Mose Allison. Allison has been touring and recording for at least that long and his songs have been recorded by many artists, among them, The Who, Bonnie Raitt, Van Morrison, Elvis Costello, The Clash and Diana Krall. His singular style, a unique blending of jazz and blues, and his profound lyrical wit, mark him as a true American original.
Opening Act: Amy Allison, is the daughter of jazz great, Mose Allison. For directions or more information, call the Festival Hotline at 631-271-8423 ext. 5, visit www.huntingtonarts.org, or stop by the Huntington Arts Council, located at 213 Main Street in Huntington Village, for a FREE copy of the Summer 2007 Huntington Arts Council Cultural News. Bring an umbrella; rain locations for Family Series only. Information about severe weather locations may be obtained by dialing 631-271-8423 ext. 4.
“The Doodlebug”, also known as the “Ant Lion.” Presented by Bryan O’Keefe; 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pine Barrens Trails Information Center in Manorville. Sponsored by the Long Island Greenbelt Trail Conference. For information, call 631-360-0753.
August 10
Long Island Dance Company Dance. The best of Regional Dance; the evening promises great variety and dance excitement. For directions or more information, call the Festival Hotline at 631-271-8423 ext. 5, visit www.huntingtonarts.org, or stop by the Huntington Arts Council, located at 213 Main Street in Huntington Village, for a FREE copy of the Summer 2007 Huntington Arts Council Cultural News. Bring an umbrella; rain locations for Family Series only. Information about severe weather locations may be obtained by dialing 631-271-8423 ext. 4.
Long Island Live Steamers Run Day; 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Southaven County Park in Brookhaven. For information, call 631-345-0499 or visit their Web site at www.trainweb.org.lils.
Sand Castle Contest at Smith Point County Park. Shirley. Sponsored by the Beach Hut. For information, call 631-281-7788.
Sound Symphony (Classical). Presented by the Ward Melville Heritage Organization. Free Summer Concert Series on the Stony Brook Village Center’s Village Green. 7-9 p.m. located in front of the historic Stony Brook Post Office.
A Woodcarving Demonstration. The Whaling Museum, Main Street Cold Spring Harbor 1-4:00p.m. General Admission. Free to members. Call the Museum for toher details 631-367-3418 or visit website at www.cshwalingmuseum.org
August 11
Long Island Quilters' Demo & Exhibit. Levittown Public Library 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the exhibit area on the main floor. Also 8/15. They will demonstrate quilting techniques. The Society’s quilts will be on display for the month of July & August; 516-731-5728.
Hofstra University Continuing Education and Elderhostel Present Program on U.S. Presidents. At Hofstra University also 8/12, and 8/14 from 10 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln and Teddy Roosevelt — four of America’s greatest presidents, immortalized on the face of Mount Rushmore. Where will this year’s president-elect eventually stand in the eyes of history? What can we learn from our greatest leaders of the past? Find out the answers to these questions and more. For three thought-provoking days, you can journey through the history of each of these influential presidencies and see how they affected the culture and livelihood of America.
The cost of the three-day program is $120. For more information, call 877-426-8056 or visit www.elderhostel.org.
The Internet and Shopping
Did you know that you can print out coupons off the Internet to use when you go shopping? Did you know that there are sites you can go to that provide you with special offers for shopping online? In today’s economy we can use all the help we can get. Learn how to save money using the Web at 7 p.m. at the East Meadow Public Library, 1886 Front St, East Meadow. Admission is free.
Twelfth Night Plaza Theatrical Productions, Inc. 7 p.m. at the Sachem Public Library, 150 Holbrook Rd., Holbrook; 631-588-5024.
August 13
Twin Shores Chorus. Four-part barbershop singing at its best. Enjoy! For directions or more information, call the Festival Hotline at 631-271-8423 ext. 5, visit www.huntingtonarts.org, or stop by the Huntington Arts Council, located at 213 Main Street in Huntington Village, for a FREE copy of the Summer 2007 Huntington Arts Council Cultural News. Bring an umbrella; rain locations for Family Series only. Information about severe weather locations may be obtained by dialing 631-271-8423 ext. 4
Catch The Reading Bug – Summer Reading Club for Adults End of the Season Bash. Read a minimum 5 books and attend our end-of-summer ice cream bash featuring Crazy Henry and Banjo Bob. Receive you prizes upon handing in your summaries. Register and pick up rules at the Welcome Desk. 7:00p.m.Sachem Public Library 150 Holbrook Rd, Holbrook. 631-588-5024.
August 14
Wondrous Stories Pop/The Beatles. Celebrate the Beatles’ greatest hits with the 40th anniversary of “Yellow Submarine” as well as “Magical Mystery Tour” complete with horns and flute. For directions or more information, call the Festival Hotline at 631-271-8423 ext. 5, visit www.huntingtonarts.org, or stop by the Huntington Arts Council, located at 213 Main Street in Huntington Village, for a FREE copy of the Summer 2007 Huntington Arts Council Cultural News. Bring an umbrella; rain locations for Family Series only. Information about severe weather locations may be obtained by dialing 631-271-8423 ext. 4
Family Movie Night. Deepwells Farm County Park in St. James; 7 p.m. Free movie on the lawn at Deepwells. Sponsored by the Deepwells Farm Historic Society. For information, call 631-862-2020.
Old Field Farm Summer Film Festival 2008 Presents: Sweet Liberty. Starring Alan Alda, Michelle Pfeiffer, Michael Caine. Bring a picnic, blanket or beach chair, flashlight and friends for an evening of old fashioned outdoor film. Admission is free. Gates open at 7:30 p.m. Film begins at dusk. For more information, call 631-246-8983.
Rakhi – God, The Ideal Leader. Can the Divine be a Role Model for us?
ALL SESSIONS ARE FREE OF CHARGE. Weekly Discussion Sessions on Thursdays in August, 7– 8:30 pm. Self-Leadership. All sessions are held at Global Harmony House, 46 S. Middle Neck Road, Great Neck, NY 11021. FREE ADMISSION - -All Welcome. RSVP: 516-773-0971, E-mail: newyork@bkwsu.org
August 15
Jimmy Webb Singer/Song Writer. “Wichita Lineman,” “Galveston,” “MacArthur Park” and “Up, Up, and Away” are just a few of songs written by Jimmy Webb. For directions or more information, call the Festival Hotline at 631-271-8423 ext. 5, visit www.huntingtonarts.org, or stop by the Huntington Arts Council, located at 213 Main Street in Huntington Village, for a FREE copy of the Summer 2007 Huntington Arts Council Cultural News. Bring an umbrella; rain locations for Family Series only.
Concert with Glenn Jochum & Rick Hall. 7-9 p.m. Glenn Jochum and Rick Hall will be at the library to entertain you with their eclectic mix of American nostalgia, novelty songs, sixties and seventies classics, original music and environmental favorites. This talented duo sing classic folk, folk rock and rockabilly music, making it a great Friday night out. Non-residents may purchase tickets for this concert for $5 beginning 8/14 at the Circulation Desk. Copiague Memorial Public Library, 50 Deauville Blvd., Copiague, 631-691-1111.
Out Door Concert with Jerry Costanzo & the Swingtime Big Band. 7 p.m. Bring your own chairs. At Sachem Public Library, 150 Holbrook Rd, Holbrook; 631-588-5024
August 16
Bluegrass Festival
The Babylon Arts Council and The Town of Babylon are proud to present the annual Bluegrass Festival at Tanner Park in Copiague overlooking the scenic Great South Bay. The Bluegrass Festival, one of the great Long Island summer events, will take place from noon to 8 p.m., rain or shine. Join us for a day of continuous music featuring eight bands including Buddy Merriam andBack Roads. Our compelling headliner is Dan Paisley and Southern Grass. All music lovers and their families are welcome to attend and jam with other musicians at one of the many workshops, watch the kids perform on the children’s music stage, make new friends with animals at the petting zoo and enjoy delicious barbeque and seafood from local eateries. Enter our “Great Picks” raffle at a chance to win generous prizes. A full day pass is $10 and kids (12 and under) are free. For more information about The Bluegrass Festival call The Babylon Arts Council at 631-539-2912.
Reptile and Amphibian Demonstration. Gardiner County Park in West Bay Shore at 5 p.m. Presented by the Long Island Herpetological Association. No registration required. Free Parking & Admission. For information, call 631-854-4949.
Lighthouse Tour and Dinner. Sign up now for tour of lighthouses on the Peconic Star II. Buffet supper and L.I. wines will be served on board. $90 per person. At 4 p.m.; Mattituck-Laurel Library, Main Road, Mattituck, 631-298-4134. Check our Web site for additional program information: www.suffolk.lib.ny.us/libraries/matt
The Long Island Philharmonic Classical. The Long Island Philharmonic, the largest professional performing arts organization serving the communities of Nassau and Suffolk Counties, presents "Summon the Heroes" for their "Music Under the Stars" program. Led by David Wiley, conductor and piano, the concert will feature works from Mozart, Beethoven, Mendelssohn and more. For directions or more information, call the Festival Hotline at 631-271-8423 ext. 5, visit www.huntingtonarts.org, or stop by the Huntington Arts Council, located at 213 Main Street in Huntington Village, for a FREE copy of the Summer 2007 Huntington Arts Council Cultural News. Bring an umbrella; rain locations for Family Series only. Information about severe weather locations may be obtained by calling 631-271-8423 ext. 4
Outdoor Love Lane screening of Grease.A classic car show will set the theme for this classic film, chosen to entertain families and movie lovers of all ages. Movie begins at sundown. Seating is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Love Lane shops will be open for the evening to purchase food. Wear your jeans cuffed and a white t-shirt. Slick your hair back and bring your own lawn chairs. Mattituck Chamber of Commerce info@mattituckchamberofcommerce.com.
Topical Island Summer Dinner Dance. Singles Association of Long Island. At the American Legion Post #1082 , 294 Bellmore Rd., East Meadow. $35 Members/ Non Members. $40 Member $45 Non-members if received and postmarked after August 4 and at the door. Casual attire. Shoes and shirt required. Hot/Cold Buffet, Great DJ for dancing, soda, bottled water and wine included and cash bar available 50/50 raffle. This dance is co-sponsored by both the Singles Association of Long Island and the Tall Club of Long Island. All single, married, and senior adults ages 21 plus are invited to attend. For further information, call Vinny at 516-825-0633, Joe 516-333-2851, or George at 516-694-6647; singlesassocofli@yahoo.com.
Whitman Family Reunion. Noon to 4 p.m. Admission Free, donations appreciated
RSVP: 8/11 wwba@optonline.net or call 631-427-5240. Join the Whitman family members for an afternoon gathering filled with family stories, Whitman artifacts, and Whitman himself (Darrel Ford, Whitman personator). You will be invited to contribute to the Whitman Family Reunion oral history documentary. Come enjoy refreshments on our shaded picnic tables. Take a tour of the Birthplace, listen to period music, join games of the era and view the Whitman Stamp Exhibit. Curator Richard Ryan will lecture on Whitman family history and local descendants. Honor our past, embrace our present and help build our future as we invite you to celebrate with those who also support Walt Whitman’s life and legacy. The Walt Whitman Birthplace, 246 Old Walt Whitman Road,West Hills.
August 17
The Campbell Brothers Jazz/Gospel. The Campbell Brothers present Sacred Steel: African-American gospel music with electric steel guitar and vocal. Katie Jackson's classic, gutsy gospel vocals bring the ensemble to a level of energy and expression that defies description. Come see the growling, wailing, shouting, singing and swinging voice of the steel guitar, played as you have never heard it played before. For directions or more information, call the Festival Hotline at 631-271-8423 ext. 5, visit www.huntingtonarts.org, or stop by the Huntington Arts Council, located at 213 Main Street in Huntington Village, for a FREE copy of the Summer 2007 Huntington Arts Council Cultural News. Bring an umbrella; rain locations for Family Series only. Information about severe weather locations at 631-271-8423 ext. 4.
The Clusters (50s, 60s & 70s). Presented by the Ward Melville Heritage Organization. Free Summer Concert Series on the Stony Brook Village Center's Village Green. 7-9 p.m. located in front of the historic Stony Brook Post Office.
World Meditation Hour. 6:30-7:30 pm. a time to spread peace, love, and care to our world. All sessions are free. Weekly Discussion Sessions on Thursdays in August, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Self-Leadership. All sessions are held at Global Harmony House, 46 S. Middle Neck Road, Great Neck.. Free Admission; All Welcome. RSVP: 516-773-0971, E-mail: newyork@bkwsu.org
August 18
Meet-and-Greet Meeting. The public is invited to learn how Brookhaven Town Supervisor Brian Foley can continue to expand his record of reform at the state level; 7 p.m. at the Mastic Beach Property Owners’ Assn., Neighborhood Rd. and Orchid Dr., Mastic Beach. Complimentary light refreshments. Please call the volunteer coordinator, Geri Eisner, to RSVP or for more information 631-399-0716.
August 20
Round Midnight Ensemble (Jazz). Presented by the Ward Melville Heritage Organization Free Summer Concert Series on the Stony Brook Village Center's Village Green. 7-9:00p.m. located in front of the historic Stony Brook Post Office.
August 21
2008 Fall Gardening Symposium. 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Fall is for planting! Cornell Cooperative Extension invites you to an entire day of gardening topics presented by professors and horticultural professionals. Learn about gardening and sustainability, fallscaping, organic gardening, foliage plants and alternatives to invasive ornamental plant species. Brookhaven Town Hall Auditorium, Bald Hill, $65 (includes breakfast and lunch); 631-727-7850, ext. 337 or 345.
August 23
BroadHollow Theatre Company Presents Countermoves. Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. Thriller. Two middle-aged couples go away for a weekend at a rural cabin “retreat.” Their visit is complicated by unanticipated events. It is only at the conclusion of the first act that the true state of affairs is revealed and a murder plot is disclosed. Also 8/23, 8/29, 8/30, 9/5, 9/12, 9/13 at 8 p.m. and 8/24, 8/31, 9/7, 9/14. Tickets are $22 for adults, $20 for seniors, $18 for students, and $14 for youths under 16. Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover are accepted. Call 631-581-2700 or e-mail: bhtgroupsales@aol.com for group information. For individual ticket information and reservations, please call the Box Office at(631-581-2700 or go to www.broadhollow.org.
Family Rosary Rally and Concert. Devotion to Mary is an essential aspect of Catholic spirituality. The Diocesan Office for the New Evangelization is sponsoring a Family Rosary Rally, Picnic and Marian Concert of Sacred Music. The day will also include the communal praying of the Rosary in different languages, the Sacrament of Reconciliation and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Mass will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. There will be opportunities for individual families and groups to use the beautiful grounds of the Shrine for their own devotional practices. The day will conclude with a special concert by “These Three Tenors.” At 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Our Lady of the Island Shrine, Eastport Exit 70 off the LIE. For information contact Diana Padilla at 516-678-5800 x 516 or dpadilla@drvc.org.
August 24
Hampton Classic. Local vocalists will once again have the opportunity to shine at the 33rd annual Hampton Classic Horse Show on Local Day, by participating in the 2nd Annual National Anthem Singing Contest sponsored by 88.3 WLIU-FM Radio. Applications for the 2008 contest are due by 8/13 and all finalists will be notified by August 18. Each applicant must submit a CD or cassette tape with two sample songs, one being the National Anthem. Both must be recorded a capella. Those unable to attend the Hampton Classic will have ample opportunity to hear the anthem contest on WLIU 88.3 FM, who will also broadcast live programming on 8/30 and 8/31. WVVH-TV, the official Long Island television station of the Hampton Classic, will broadcast up to five hours of competition and highlights each day during the Classic. These broadcasts can also be seen online at www.wvvh.tv. The FTI Grand Prix and World Cup Qualifier will also air on Animal Planet on October 4th at 3:00 p.m. For information on the Hampton Classic Horse Show, please visit the Hampton Classic website at www.hamptonclassic.com or call 631-537-3177.
Tiffany and the Gilded Age. Nassau County Museum of Art (Main Galleries) celebrates Louis Comfort Tiffany’s work in art and design(through November 2). Best known for his exquisite stained glass, Tiffany (1848-1933) created a cloistered glamorous world for himself in the midst of the Gilded Age. Laurelton Hall, the home he built in Oyster Bay in 1905, reflected his dramatic shift from the heavy, dark décor of the Victorian Era to a light-filled, exotic Orientalism that came to shape interiors and fashions for the rich and famous of his time. There is a $2 per car parking fee on weekends (members free) Nassau County Museum of Art is located at One Museum Drive (just off Northern Boulevard, Route 25A, two traffic lights west of Glen Cove Rd.) in Roslyn Harbor. Hours are 11 am to 4:45 pm Tuesday through Sunday. Admission to the main building is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors (62+) and $4 for children; includes admission to the Tee Ridder Miniatures Museum. Members are always admitted free. The Museum Shop and Red Room gallery are open all museum hours. Call 516-484-9337 for current exhibitions, events, days/times and directions or log onto nassaumuseum.com.
Claudia Nostrand New Age. Presented by the Ward Melville Heritage Organization. Free Summer Concert Series on the Stony Brook Village Center’s Village Green. 7-9 p.m.; located in front of the historic Stony Brook Post Office.
August 26
Current Events Discussion Group. Join Fred Chernow at 1 p.m.. Please note: The August discussion will take place at the Yours Ours Mine Community Center (YOM), 152 Center Lane, Levittown. For directions, please call 516-796-6633. Levittown Public Library, 1 Bluegrass Lane, Levittown; 516-731-5728.
August 27
Hofstra University Offers Stimulating Program for Retirees Open House PEIR (Personal Enrichment in Retirement) program. If you enjoy intellectual stimulation, personal growth, and socializing with like-minded individuals, we invite you to make the most of your active retirement by joining Hofstra’s PEIR program. To learn more, please join us at a free PEIR Open House at 10 a.m. to noon at the Mack Student Center Greenhouse, North Campus. PEIR takes place each week on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Hofstra campus, with occasional field trips on Wednesdays. Informal lunches in Hofstra’s Mack Student Center offer a friendly setting for lively discussion and social interaction. To RSVP to the Open House, call Bradley Kaye at 516-463-4824. For more information about PEIR, visit ce.hofstra.edu.
Summer is Around the Corner. 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. or 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
This leisurely hike is for grandparents and grandkids ages 5-10. Cornell Cooperative Extension marine educators will lead you along boardwalks to the pond and woodlands exploring the diversity of life that calls this park home. Lakeland County Park, Islandia
Free. 631-587-2873
Tenth Circle. 7 p.m.; Sachem Public Library Book Discussion Group. Copies are available at the circulation desk, and everyone is welcome to contribute to the lively dialogue. Book discussion can be attended every month. Light refreshments will be served. Sachem Public Library, 150 Holbrook Rd., Holbrook; 631-588-5024.
August 30
A Good Old Dance . Singles and couples welcome. Live music with Mike Virostko and his big swing band and singers, playing 40s and 50s Hit Parade-era and Latin music. St. Sylvester’s Parish Center, Robinson and Ohio Avenue, Medford, one block off LIE Exit 64. Saturday, 7 to 10 p.m.; $10 admission. Raffles and 50/50. Info: 631-730-3333 or see: www.goodolddanceband.com.