All new Bingo games every Friday at 7:15 p.m. at Knights of Columbus Hall, 83 Sea Cliff Ave., Glen Cove. $1,500 in cash prizes. Door prizes and progressive on last game. Smoke-free environment. Call 676-1828 for further info.
A modern mystic is one who experiences a presence in dwelling all life, joining all as one. Informal gathering and discussion. The group meets on the second Friday of the month at 8 p.m. at the Muttontown U.U. Fellowship, Route 25A, one mile west of Route 106, on the south side of 25A. Discussion followed by refreshments. Call Rev. Marcia Grace 433-3482.
Doubleday Babcock Senior Center, 45 East Main St., will be hosting its 4th Annual Antiques Appraisal Day from 1 to 4 p.m. How old? How rare? How valuable? Five professional appraisers will evaluate your treasures - books, jewelry, weaponry, paintings, and collectibles. Bring your jewelry, silver, glass, china, small furniture, prints, paintings, books, knives, swords and collectibles for a professional assessment - you may learn your "trash" could be a "valuable treasure." No limit on the number of items assessed. Admission includes one free assessment: adults $20; children under 18 free admission; additional appraisals $5 per item.
What better way to spend Mother's Day than by immersing yourself in the timeless female tradition of the Victorian Tea Ceremony? Raynham Hall Museum, 20 W. Main St., is hosting such an event from 2 to 4 p.m. Tea and delectable scones, sweets and other goodies will be elegantly served on three tiered trays amidst the charm of the newly blossoming flowers set against the backdrop of the Townsend's Victorian mansion. A presentation will be given by Kay Sato who will discuss the enduring art of flower arranging. Call 922-6808 for reservations. Members and children 12 and under $15; nonmembers $20.
Have you ever wanted to stop in for a closer look at one of the premier scientific institutions in the world? Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory offers walking tours during the spring, summer and fall. The tours are primarily outdoors and take place rain or shine. They include some areas with stair-climbing and hills and are not recommended for people who have difficulty walking. To join a tour, reservations and a nonrefundable tour fee of $5 per person are required at least seven days in advance. Call Val Pakaluk at 367-6895. Tours are held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Also on May 24.
At Les Bons Amis Art Gallery, 7A The Plaza, Locust Valley, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Featuring Long Island's top artists. The gallery carries exceptional artwork at reasonable prices. Meet the artists, mingle, enjoy wine and cheese and enjoy beautiful artwork. Call 277-1082. www.lbaartgallery.com.
Jewish War Veterans, Gieir-Levitt Post #655 invite all Jewish war veterans to join them at the Mid-Island Y JCC, 45 Manetto Hill Rd., Plainview, at 9 a.m. on the second Sunday of every month. Call Larry Sklar 942-3327.
Meets Mondays 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Youth and Family Counseling Agency, 193 A, South St. Call 922-6867.
A bridge group will be held at the OB-EN Library, 89 E. Main St. Meets every Monday at 7 p.m. Bring a partner or come by yourself. Beginners welcome. Call 922-1212.
At St. Bede's Episcopal Church, 220 Berry Hill Rd., Syosset, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds benefit Last Hope Animal Rescue of Syosset. Saleable merchandise needed. Call 731-6750 or 631-205-5069. www.lasthopenanimalrescue.org.
Will be held every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Oyster Bay Presbyterian Church, East Main St. All are welcome.
Meets at the Youth and Family Counseling Agency, 193 A, South St., on Wednesdays from 6 to 7 p.m. and from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Registration required, call 922-6867.
Every Wednesday with Nick and Pearl at 10:45 a.m. at Doubleday Babcock Senior Center, 45 E. Main St. Call 922-1770.
This national self-help support group charters the LI NY Chapter. Meetings will be held on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, 231 Jackson Ave., Syosset. The group offers support, compassion, understanding and hope. No dues or fees.
At Wide Horizons for Children, 71 Main St., Oyster Bay, from 6 to 8 p.m. Register at www.whfc.org/events or call 922-0751.
Local chapter meeting on the third Thursday of the month at the Burns Horticultural Center, Planting Fields Arboretum. Call Chas Rasweiler 334-4459 or Jim Fry 631-754-2412.
The Samantha Britton Memorial Fund, a not-for-profit organization, was created to honor Samantha's life and spirit and to provide children and their families the resources necessary to win their struggles with brain tumors and other forms of potentially terminal cancers. The Samantha Britton Memorial Fund Golf Outing will be held at the Brookville Country Club, 210 Chicken Valley Rd., Old Brookville. Sign in and Brunch 11:30 a.m. Shotgun start at 1 p.m. sharp. Lunch and beverages on the course. Cocktail Hour and Awards Dinner to follow (est. 6 p.m.). Prizes will be awarded for 1st and 2nd place, Longest Drive, Closest to the pin. Raffles and Silent Auction. Golf Package -$325 per person. Includes golf, brunch, lunch cocktail/dinner reception. Cocktail/Dinner Reception only - $150 per person. Sponsorships available. Make checks payable to: The Samantha Britton Memorial Fund, c/o Lollo, 22A 15th St., Bayville, NY 11709.
Sponsored by the Friends of Sagamore Hill, a chapter of the Theodore Roosevelt Association. The series is free to the public in this 150th anniversary year of TR's birthday. All programs begin at 7:30 p.m. and doors open at 7 p.m. at the Matinecock Mason Lodge, 14 W. Main St. Refreshments will be served. Call 364-1869. May 15: John G. Staudt, Ph.D., university professor, author and former executive director of the TR Association will speak on "We Are All Going Up or Down Together - Theodore Roosevelt's Stance on Race in America."
A member of the Garden Club of Americas, presents "Women of Substance, 1952-2007, A Retrospective of Significant Civic and Conservation Endeavors: a GCA Flower Show. The show will take place at the Cold Spring Harbor Library and Environmental Center, 95 Shore Rd., Cold Spring Harbor, from 2 to 7 p.m. and May 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open to the public at no charge.
Held on the first and third Saturdays of every month, rain or shine, at the Hoffman Center, 6000 Route 25A, Muttontown. Visitors should meet their guide at the entrance at 12:50 p.m. Gate locked when tour begins. No pets or children under the age of 10 are permitted. Call 922-3290.
Oyster Bay Chamber of Commerce and NYS Senator Carl Marcellino announce that the 5th Annual Health and Fitness Fair will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free and the event includes fun for the entire family with over 100 booths. There will be music and entertainment, yoga rock classes, health screenings, smoke house tours, "jaws of life" demonstrations, holistic therapies and fresh smoothie samples. The fair will take place on Audrey Ave. in the Village of Oyster Bay. The rain date is May 18. For more information, call 922-1811.
Explore ponds and woods with Dan Kriesberg, inspiring naturalist and science teacher. Fun for the whole family. Learn more about the creatures who live in and around the water. No charge, donations appreciated. 2 to 3 p.m. at Bailey Arboretum, Feeks Ln., Lattingtown. www.baileyarboretum.org. Call 571-8020.
Enjoy spring with a stroll through historic Cold Spring Harbor. The Whaling Museum on Main Street in Cold Spring Harbor is sponsoring a walking tour of this historic village at 1 p.m. The history of Cold Spring Harbor as a 19th c. whaling port comes alive as you stroll down "Bedlam Street" with the museum tour guide. A film will be shown at the museum after the tour. Nonmembers $8 (includes museum admission). Members: $3. Reservations required. Call 631-367-3418.
The North Shore Alliance members and friends are invited to join them on a nature walk. Space is limited. Registration required. Call 626-0908. $5 suggested donation for nonmembers. Become a member at www.northshorealliance.org. May 18: Cushman Preserve, Oyster Bay Cove. Walk among the Lady Slippers with naturalist Dan Kriesberg. 3 p.m.
Enrollment for the walks ($3) is limited and preregistration is required by calling 571-8500. The walks will begin at the Bill Paterson Nature Center, Muttontown Preserve, Muttontown Ln., south of 25A, East Norwich. The first, "Woodland Wildflowers," takes place on May 11 from 10 a.m. to noon. Along the trails, participants will be able to enjoy nature's colors in bloom. The walk is approximately 3 miles in length over slightly hilly terrain. The second hike, "Early Bird Walk," takes place on May 18 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., with a focus on the spring migration of birds in the woods and meadows. There will be a demonstration of bird banding and displays of captured birds (that will be subsequently released). The walk is approximately 3 miles over mostly flat terrain; participants are encouraged to bring binoculars.
Located at 170 Buckram Rd., Locust Valley. Call 671-1837 for information on the following:
•The library will provide basic Internet and e-mail training for beginner and intermediate learners. Classes are free, registration required. Call Melissa.
•ESL for All, an ongoing beginner and/or intermediate ESL workshop. Registration is requested for these free sessions. All welcome.
•The library offers ongoing yoga classes on Mondays at 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Registration and free required.
•Free passes to the American Folk Museum, American Museum of Natural History, Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum, Guggenheim Museum, NY Botanical Gardens and Old Westbury Gardens may be borrowed at the library for Locust Valley patrons. Each pass entitles two adults and children to free admission to Westbury House and Gardens, free parking, discounts in the Gift Shop and more.
•AARP 55 Alive Mature Driving Class will be offered on May 14 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Nonrefundable $10 fee required at time of registration. Check/money order only payable to AARP. Preference will be given to Locust Valley residents.
•An Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint will be presented by Sharper Training Solutions on May 15 at 6:30 p.m. Registration and a $5 fee required for this hands-on workshop.
•Casual Book Discussion on May 27 at 7 p.m. and May 28 at 10:30 a.m. God is Not Great by Christopher Hutchins will be the book provided for discussion. Call Kathy Ray to register.
Located at 89 Main St., Oyster Bay. Call 922-1212 for information on the following:
•Poetry Reading. Poetess and long time resident of Oyster Bay Cove, Josephine Geluso, will read some selections for her new book If There's Music, I Dance. She started to write poetry at the age of 80. May 4 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Free. Registration required.
•Galapagos: Darwin's Enchanted Islands on May 12 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The Eco-Explorers will take you along on an awe-inspiring adventure. This slide-show presentation will take you through the Ecuadorian National Park, visit the famous land tortoises and the real treasures of the island...beneath the waves.
The Mill Neck Family of Organizations announces its 2nd annual "Spring Swing" Invitational Golf Tournament, to be held on May 19 at the Brookville Country Club. The event will benefit Mill Neck Manor School for the Deaf, the Mill Neck Manor Early Childhood Center and Mill Neck Services for Deaf Adults. Sign up now! Entries are limited to the first 25 men's, ladies' or mixed foursomes. For an entry fee of only $295 per person, guests will enjoy brunch, a practice session, golf challenges and a BBQ on the course. Cocktails, a Champions Dinner, raffle prizes, a silent auction, golf contest awards and honoree recognition will follow the tournament. Golfers may register a foursome for $1,100. Don't play golf? Register for dinner only at $85 per person. Sponsorship opportunities are available. To register for golf, sign up for dinner only, or to sponsor the event, contact Nancy Leghart 628-4243.