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Upcoming Events

Soul Line Dancing with the Long Island Soul Sliders

Aug1

Soul Line Dancing with the Long Island Soul Sliders. Promote heart health and mental wellness through dance. You will be guided through various styles of dance as a form of exercise to achieve your fitness goals and have fun!. Please bring water and a towel.

Where

Bay Shore-Brightwaters Library

1 South Country Rd.

Brightwaters, NY

Phone

631-665-4350

Price

$25

Exploring Long Island's Underwater World

Aug4

Wildlife photographer and writer Chris "The Fish Guy" Paparo will present photographs, videos and commentary showcasing fish, crustaceans, mollusks and invertebrates within the waters of Long Island

Where

Northport-East Northport Public Library - Northport Building

151 Laurel Ave.

Northport, NY

Phone

631-261-6930

Price

free

Website
nenpl.org

Online: Author Talk - Wood and Water

Aug6

Online preview of the forthcoming catalog for the exhibition "Wood and Water: Furniture on Long Island, 1660-1860," authors Lauren Brincat, Steven Baltsas, Laini Farrare, Peter Fedoryk and Katherine C. Hughes will present a deep dive into the world of early Long Island furniture, register for a Zoom link

Where

Preservation Long Island

161 Main St.

Cold Spring Harbor, NY

Phone

631-692-4664

Price

$10 suggested donation

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