Oktoberfest Food, Healthier Life Help & Medicare 101

The leaves are slowly falling, homecoming festivities get into full swing this week and beach time is clearly coming to an end. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t anything fun and informative going on. Here is a look at programs and events happening in Sayville-Bayport this week:

Monday, Sept. 23

Facebook for Beginners

7 p.m.

Sayville Library
you interested in social networking, but don't know where to begin? Are you curious about Facebook and wonder why it's so popular? This workshop will introduce you to the basics of social networking, get you into Facebook for some hands-on learning and generate plenty of discussion about the advantages and disadvantages of this phenomenally popular website.

Monday Film Series

Bayport-Blue Point Library

The Big Wedding

1:00 PM - 2:29 PM

(R) 89 min Starring: Robert De Niro, Katherine Heigl, Diane Keaton Plot: A long-divorced couple fakes being married as their family unites for a wedding.

Capturing Your Life and Lifestyle with Digital Images

7 p.m.

Bayport - Blue Point Public Library

Do you want to create memorable digital images of your family, friends, pets, that special event or vacation? Professional photographer John Spoltore will show you photo techniques and practices that can enhance your images. Please bring your digital camera and instruction booklet to class. Call the library at 631-363-6133 for more information.

Tuesday, Sept. 24

Computers for Beginners Part 2

Learn the basics of the Internet and e-mail.

7 p.m.

Sayville Library

Oktoberfest!

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Bayport-Blue Point Library

Chef Gunter Grossmann will demonstrate how to prepare traditional foods typically served at Germany’s famous festival. You’ll enjoy a taste of delicacies such as sauerkraut and bratwurst, among others – and take home the recipes. Fee: $5 payable by check only.

Get Inspired: One Small Change for a Healthier Life

7 p.m.

Sayville Library

Learn how to incorporate one small change that can lead to healthy living, improved fitness and goal-oriented behavior for you and your family even though you are on a tight budget, have no time and are stressed out. Certified health & fitness coach and working mom Kiersten Bartolotta will demonstrate how to shift priorities, move towards healthier living and not become overwhelmed with change with information on getting started as well as maintaining a healthier diet, fitness schedule and lifestyle.

Wednesday, Sept. 25

Deeper Into Meditation

7 p.m.

Sayville Library

John Bednarik, a long-time meditator, will lead this helpful and stimulating two-part meditation series for old and new meditators, demonstrating the most natural and effective techniques of meditation, and giving many useful directions for deepening and stabilizing our meditation practices to gain more inner bliss and peace.

Bayport-Blue Point Chamber of Commerce

Monthly meeting

Grey Horse Tavern

12 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 26

Computers for Beginners Part 2

Learn the basics of the Internet and e-mail.

September 26, 2013, 10:15 AM Add To Your Calendar

Sayville Library

Medicare 101

10:30 AM 

Bayport - Blue Point Public Library

Daniel Droblas returns to teach you what Medicare is and what procedures to follow when enrolling. Registration begins on Tuesday, September 3rd at 10am for residents of Bayport-Blue Point. Non-residents can begin registering on Monday, September 9th at 10am. Please call the library at 631-363-6133 for more information.

A Night at the Oasis

7 p.m.

Bayport - Blue Point Public Library

Let Mystique and Desert Wind Dance Group whisk you away for an evening of fun, exciting and exotic American Cabaret Belly Dance. Get ready to see elaborate costumes and learn about the history of belly dancing as well. Please call the library at 631-363-6133 for more information.

Friday, Sept. 27

Wii Dance

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Dance the night away with your friends! Come and start off your weekend with a party. Light refreshments.

Bayport-Blue Point Library

Fleiss – Giacummo – McAvoy NY Contemporary Art Symposium 2013

10 a.m. 

50 Irish Lane, East Islip

The Islip Art Museum will be showcasing the first ever FGM Contemporary Art Symposium at the Islip Art Museum in East Islip, NY. The symposium will be sponsoring 12+ international artists to come to Long Island and create and collaborate together. This program is inspired by D. Fleiss & East West Artists International (DFEWA), whose mission is to establish a working cooperation that will encourage and improve the cultural exchange between outstanding artists of varying backgrounds from eastern and western countries. The artist’s work will be displayed at the Islip Art Museum from September 27th through October 7th, 2013. If you have any further questions regarding the exhibition please contact us at (631) 224-5402 or by email at rosa.isliparts@gmail.com.