Weekly Calendar: August 31 — September 9, 2017
EVENTS
THURSDAY, AUGUST 31
Great Decisions, a monthly discussion of today’s important world affairs. Topic: “U.S. Foreign Policy and Petroleum.” 5:30 p.m., library. Call Jocelyn, (631) 749-0042 for details.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
Electro-Pup live, writer Jeff Baron shares his comedy adventure series with young audience members. 2 to 4 p.m., library. (631) 749-0042.
Friday Night Dialogues, a talk by Annette Hinkle, Community News Editor at the Shelter Island Reporter and author of “Sag Harbor: 100 Years of Film in the Village.” 7 p.m., library. (631) 749-0042.
Alumni recital, 7:30 p.m. Perlman Music Program’s Clark Arts Center. $25 (free under 18). For tickets call (212) 877-5045.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
Snapper Derby, in waters west of Gardiners Island, keeping just one fish for the competition. Trophies awarded at a weigh-in/cookout at the Shelter Island School at 5 p.m. Sponsored by Shelter Island Lions Club. Visit shelterislandsnapperderby.org.
Book sale room, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. for a special sale. Library. (631) 749-0042.
Where’s the Beef? Stephen Skrenta of Accabonac Farms discusses the raising of cattle on Sylvester Manor pastureland. 10 a.m. Sylvester Manor farm stand. A visit to the pasture follows. (631) 749-0626.
Mindfulness Meditation, led by twin healers Gail and Tal. 10:30 a.m., library. Register at circulation desk. (631) 749-0042.
Alumni recital, 7:30 p.m. Perlman Music Program’s Clark Arts Center. $25 (free under 18). For tickets call (212) 877-5045.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
Shelter Island Friends of Music, presents “Double Delight: Piano Four-Hands, Orion Weiss and Anna Polonsky.” 8 p.m., Shelter Island Presbyterian Church. Post-concert reception. Free. Donations appreciated.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
Flu and pneumonia shots, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Senior Activity Center. Bring insurance card. “Brown Bag Medication Review” also available. Call (631) 749-1059 to schedule review of medications.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
Anime club, young adults watch and discuss favorite shows. 2:30 p.m., library. (631) 749-0042.
Ferry writers, writing exercises with supportive group. 5 p.m., library. (631) 749-0042.
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 8
Lego fun, for school-age children. 3 p.m., library. (631) 749-0042.
Friday Night Dialogues, a talk by designer Marshall Watson, author of “The Art of Elegance.” 7 p.m., library. (631) 749-0042.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
4th annual Great Peconic Race, a paddle race circumnavigating Shelter Island to benefit the Cornell Cooperative Extension’s marine programs. Choose from 19-, 9- or 3-mile courses. Family activities, clinics, music and party after the race. Sign in 7 a.m., first launch 9 a.m. Wades Beach. Kids fun race at 1 p.m. For details greatpeconicrace.com.
Book sale room, accepts donations of gently used books, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Library. (631) 749-0042.
MEETINGS
(At Town Hall unless otherwise noted.)
September 2: Village of Dering Harbor, village board, village hall, 9 a.m.
September 5: Town Board, work session, 1 p.m.
September 6: Deer and Tick Committee, 10 a.m.
September 7: Water Quality Board, 6 p.m.
EVERY WEEK
Alcoholics Anonymous, Fridays, beginners meeting, 7:30 p.m., Presbyterian Church. Open discussion Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. St. Mary’s; Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, 7:30 p.m.
Al-Anon, Saturdays, 10 a.m., library, St. Mary’s.
Alateen, for ages 11 to 18, Tuesdays, 3 p.m., Presbyterian Church, downstairs.
American Legion, Friday night dinners with Stephanie, 6 p.m. For legionnaires, auxiliary members and boosters. (631) 749-1180.
Art Barnett Poetry Roundtable, Tuesdays, 4 p.m., library.
Clase de Ingles, Thursdays, 4 p.m., English class for Spanish-speaking adults, library. Free.
“Country Heat,” with Julia Weisenberg. Dance cardio class set to pop country music. Fridays 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. and Mondays 6 to 6:45 p.m. American Legion/Youth Center. $5/class.
Essentrics with Laury, low-impact exercise. Thursdays, 8 to 9 a.m.; Saturdays, 11 a.m. to noon, American Legion/Youth Center. Wednesdays, 5 p.m., library. Free.
Family story time, Mondays, 11 a.m., library. (631) 749-0042. Call for dates.
Farm stand, Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Fridays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturdays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sundays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sylvester Manor Educational Farm.
Farmers market, Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Shelter Island Historical Society Haven’s Barn.
Fit Fusion, Wednesdays with Callie Atkins, 5 p.m., Recreation Department, Legion Hall, $5.
Gatehouse at Sylvester Manor, Mondays to Fridays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sundays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Golf ladies scramble, Fridays 8:45 a.m., Shelter Island Country Club. Open to the public. Non-members pay regular greens fee plus $7 for cart.
Golf men’s ad hoc Thursdays, 9:30 a.m., Shelter Island Country Club. Open to the public Non-members pay regular greens fee plus $7 for cart.
Junior golf, for ages 6 to 16. Hour long lessons Tuesday and Thursday at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., Shelter Island Country Club. $140 for seven lessons. Scott Lechmanski (631) 495-3352.
Kids yoga, Thursdays, 10:15 a.m., library. (631) 749-0042. Call for dates.
Knitting club, Thursdays, 5 p.m., library.
Mah-jongg club, Mondays, 10 a.m., library lower level.
PiYo, Pilates/yoga based exercise, Tuesdays and Thursdays with Julie Romanchuk-Weisenberg, 6 to 7 p.m., Recreation Department, Legion Hall, $5 (10 class card $45). (516) 659-9155.
Poker table, Thursdays, 1:30 to 5 p.m., Senior Activity Center. (631) 749-1059.
Senior Mah-jongg, Fridays and Mondays, 1:30 to 5 p.m., Senior Activity Center, SCAC. (631) 749-1059.
Senior yoga, Fridays and Mondays, 10 a.m., Senior Activity Center, Fridays $5, Mondays free. (631) 749-1059.
Sensory exploration, young children play at multiple stations. Wednesdays, 11:15 a.m., library. (631) 749-0042. Call for dates.
Silver Circle Social Club, Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Senior Activity Center. Call (631) 749-1059 for details.
Story and a craft, Saturdays, 11 a.m., library. (631) 749-0042. Call for dates.
Tai Chi, Thursdays with Fred Soroka, 6:30 p.m., Recreation Department, school gym. $25 per month.
Toddler story time, Mondays, 1 p.m., library. Call for dates: (631) 749-0042.
Total body toning, with Maggie Davis. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 8:15 a.m., Fiske Field basketball courts. $5/class. Maggie, (631) 664-1476.
Youth Center, weekdays 3 to 6 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays 6 to 10 p.m. Legion Hall, gym.
Zumba, with Susan Binder, Thursdays, 7 a.m., Saturdays, 8:30 a.m., and Tuesday, 7 a.m. Recreation Department, Youth Center. $5/class.