Bayside Historical Society

You're invited to an elegant afternoon tea hosted by the Bayside Historical Society. Experience this charming British tradition in the beautiful setting of the Castle ballroom. Savor a selection of delicate tea sandwiches, delectable sweets, and a variety of aromatic teas while enjoying a leisurely afternoon of engaging conversation with friends. Visit our website to view the full menu.
Plus, don't miss our "A Sip in Time" Raffle Basket! Enter for a chance to win a curated tea basket featuring elegant tea-time accompaniments and indulgent treats.
Admission is $40 for BHS members and $50 for non-members.
Reservations are required by Friday, May 29th. Advance ticket sales only — no tickets will be sold at the door. Purchase your tickets at <a href="https://www.baysidehistorical.org/events-1/heirloom-tea-at-the-castle" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">baysidehistorical.org/events-1/heirloom-tea-at-the-castle.</a>

Local Event: Heirloom Tea at The Castle in Fort Totten

Queens County

Bayside-Douglaston

New York

Heirloom Tea at The Castle in Fort Totten

You're invited to an elegant afternoon tea hosted by the Bayside Historical Society. Experience this charming British tradition...

Lutheran Church of Our Savior

The sanctuary of the Lutheran Church of Our Savior in Port Washington will be transformed into a classical concert venue, with a duet featuring Federico Teti, Director of Music at the church, and Isabelle Briner, violinist in the highly acclaimed Lucerne Festival Orchestra.&nbsp;&nbsp;The program will showcase selections from Vivaldi, Chopin, Scarlatti, and Bach to name just a few. There will be a reception following to meet the musicians. This event is FREE, but donations are greatly appreciated to help the church fund its ministry in the community.&nbsp;
 Federico Teti studied Piano, Choral Conducting, Organ and Composition in Rome at the Santa Cecilia Conservatory of Music where he graduated with the highest honors. &nbsp;He won the First Prize of the Competition for Young Organists “Rome 1981” and his performance given at the “Prize Winners’ Concert” was broadcasted on Italian National Radio (RAI). Since then, Mr. Teti has given solo recitals in his native Italy, the United States, Germany and Japan, and participated in Music Festivals and Competitions in Italy, France, Denmark, England, Scotland and Lithuania. Among his teachers and coaches are Daniel Roth, Ewald Kooiman, Giancarlo Parodi, Hedda Vignanelli Illy, Elio Solimini, Giorgio Carnini, Klemens Schnorr and Peter Westerbrink. He was awarded a scholarship to study at the “Accademia Musicale Chigiana” of Siena, Italy and a European Community Scholarship to study at the Academy of Italian Organ Music of Pistoia, Italy and he furthered his musical studies at the Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music in Rome, where he took courses in Organ and Gregorian Chant. &nbsp;An active church musician, he was organist of the Basilica of Sant’Apollinare in the historical center of Rome.. Mr. Teti attended the Juilliard School in New York City, where he completed advanced studies in Organ Performance under the direction of Dr. John Weaver and pursued his conducting studies with Judith Clurman, Miguel Harth-Bedoya, Eduardo Browne and Isaac Karabtchevsky. While at Juilliard, he also studied Harpsichord with Lionel Party and Improvisation with Dr. Gerre Hancock. He made his Lincoln Center debut playing the Theodore Kuhn tracker organ in Alice Tully Hall and made his conducting debut at Juilliard Paul Hall, Lincoln Center, conducting the Chopin Piano Concerto No. 2.
Violinist Isabelle Briner was born in Lucerne, Switzerland. She studied at the Music Academy Basle, Yale University School of Music and Manhattan School of Music, New York, where she received her Master of Music degree. Among her main teachers were Françoise Zeldy, Miriam Fried and Sylvia Rosenberg. While still studying at the Manhattan School of Music, Isabelle Briner began to pursue her professional orchestra career playing with the renowned Gustav Mahler Youth Orchestra conducted by Claudio Abbado.
Apart from her orchestra engagements, Isabelle Briner appeared as a soloist and chamber musician at the Lucerne Festival, the Foundation for Young Music Talents, Meggen, Switzerland, the Albert Konzerte Freiburg im Bresgau, Germany, the Festival International d’Art Lyrique, Aix en Provence, France, Gustav Mahler Festwochen Toblach, Italy, and the International Music Festival Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany.
In 1998 Isabelle started playing in the newly founded Mahler Chamber Orchestra and collaborated with Claudio Abbado, Daniel Harding and other conductors, touring worldwide for the next 20 years. In 2019 Ms. Briner became a member of the Swiss Orchestra conducted by Lena-Lisa Wustendorfer.

Since its founding in 2003 by Claudio Abbado, lsabelle Briner has also been a violinist in the highly acclaimed Lucerne Festival Orchestra. Her main emphasis has always lain on Chamber Music; hence Isabelle Briner has often played in a duo with her sister Sibylle, an equally gifted pianist, or in a duo with violinist Henja Semmler. In 2004 the Violin Duo won the Advancement Award for artistic talent and outstanding achievement from the European Council and received the “Premio Internazionale Franco Gulli” in the same year.

Local Event: Classical Music Recital Featuring Organ, Piano and Violin

Nassau County

Port Washington

Classical Music Recital Featuring Organ, Piano...

The sanctuary of the Lutheran Church of Our Savior in Port Washington will be transformed into a classical concert venue, with...

Classical Music Recital Featuring Organ, Piano and Violin

Flower Hill Village Park

Join the community on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at 9 AM for the 16th Annual #RunForKatie Ovarian Cancer 5K at Flower Hill Village Park in Manhasset.&nbsp;
Hosted by the Katie Oppo Research Fund (KORF), this event raises awareness and critical funding for ovarian cancer research while honoring the life and legacy of Katie Oppo&nbsp;💜
The event welcomes participants of all ages and fitness levels to run or walk the scenic 5K course. Whether attending in memory of a loved one, supporting someone currently fighting, or simply wanting to make an impact, every registration and donation helps move the mission forward.
📅 Date: Sunday, June 14, 2026 
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM 
📍 Location: Flower Hill Village Park, Manhasset, NYPurchase Tickets &amp; Sponsorships - <a href="https://www.teamkatieoppo.org/runforkatie2026" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">teamkatieoppo.org/runforkatie2026</a>

Local Event: Katie Oppo Research Fund's 16th Annual #RunForKatie Ovarian Cancer 5k

Manhasset

Katie Oppo Research Fund's 16th Annual...

Join the community on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at 9 AM for the 16th Annual #RunForKatie Ovarian Cancer 5K at Flower Hill Village...

Katie Oppo Research Fund's 16th Annual #RunForKatie Ovarian Cancer 5k

The Bayside Historical Society's staff and volunteers are offering guided tours of The Castle and its exhibitions on the second Sunday of each month from 1pm-3pm. Each tour lasts approximately 45 minutes; two tours are offered, with the first beginning at 1:00 PM and the second at 2:00 PM. Admission is free, but reservations are required. Reserve your spot in advance for the June 14th tour by booking your free tickets at <a href="https://www.baysidehistorical.org/events-1/second-sunday-castle-tours-23." rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">baysidehistorical.org/events-1/second-sunday-castle-tours-23.</a>
The Castle in Fort Totten is one of New York City's finest surviving examples of Gothic Revival castellated-style architecture. Completed in 1887, the building originally served as the Officers' Mess Hall and Club for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers School of Application. Come explore this architectural treasure in Bayside and learn more about its fascinating history.

Local Event: Second Sunday Castle Tours

Second Sunday Castle Tours

The Bayside Historical Society's staff and volunteers are offering guided tours of The Castle and its exhibitions on the second...

Jay Heritage Center

Nothing says spring better than our popular Classic Design Luncheon and Lecture! We’re honored to feature Genevieve Wheeler-Brown, the author of&nbsp;<a href="https://beyondblueandwhite.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">“Beyond Blue and White.”</a>
Wheeler-Brown’s book explores the history of Delftware ceramics, focusing on the often-overlooked roles of women as makers, patrons, and collectors, from 17th-century factory owners like&nbsp;Barbara Rotteveel&nbsp;to Gilded Age collectors like&nbsp;Mrs. J. Pierpont Morgan. A must for devotees of decorative arts and the history of material culture. 
Location: The award-winning Jay Estate Gardens designed by Nelson Byrd Woltz. Co-Chairs, Tracy Edwards, Liz Garrett, Emmy Lambert, Lindsay Bello Martin and Suzanne Clary.
Guests will enjoy botanical cocktails and a tour of the blue and white blooms of our gardens at 11:30am followed by lunch and lecture at 12 Noon. Booksigning at 1:30pm. Catering provided by Scarborough Fair Catering.
Spring garden attire and hats encouraged! 
Tickets start at $150. Tables of 10 start at $1500
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All proceeds will benefit JHC's family and adult horticulture programs.
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GENEVIEVE WHEELER BROWN
Founding Genevieve Wheeler Decorative Art Advisory in 2003, Genevieve comes to the advisory business with more than 12 years of experience in the auction world, strong generalist knowledge and a wide range of contacts in American, European and Asian decorative and fine arts.
Genevieve began her career with Christie’s in 1992 with the European Decorative Arts Department after working as an intern at The Phillips Collection, Washington D.C. in 1990. She was then asked to run Overseas Consignments at Christie’s Park Avenue, a department that handled inquiries for European based auctions including Indian and Southeast Asian art, Islamic Art, Miniatures, Textiles and Cameras. In 1995 Genevieve became the New York contact for sales of Fabergé and Russian Silver at Christie’s Park Avenue and most recently was as a specialist in Fine Musical Instruments at Christie’s Rockefeller Center from 1998 to 2003.
While at Christie’s, she was involved with important sales such as ‘The Pine Cone Egg’ by Carl Fabergé and ‘The Taft’ Stradivari which fetched the auction record for an instrument sold in the United States. She has also been an appraiser on the PBS production ‘The Antiques Roadshow’.
A supporter of several fine and decorative art related institutions, Genevieve has served on the Board of the National Society of Colonial Dames in the State of New York, served as a member of the Young Fellows Steering Committee of the Frick Collection from 1995 to 2005 and co-Chaired the Winter Antiques Show Young Collector’s Night, New York in 2004, 2005, and 2006.
Genevieve currently advises several organizations including <a href="https://www.dumbartonhouse.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Dumbarton House</a>, a Federal period house museum in Georgetown, as a board member as well as for <a href="https://www.thewintershow.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Winter Show</a> as a vice-chair of Opening Night and as co-founder of The Winter Show Luncheon.About The Jay Heritage Center
The nonprofit Jay Heritage Center (JHC) is dedicated to preserving, protecting, and revitalizing a place that has meaning for all Americans: The Jay Estate. The property is the centerpiece of the Boston Post Road Historic District, Westchester County's only National Historic Landmark District,&nbsp;an irreplaceable cultural and natural resource.&nbsp;
Through lectures, workshops, volunteer opportunities, school programs, and concerts, JHC offers timely lessons in history, environmental conservation, architecture, and social justice, while tracing the evolution of democracy in the United States. It hopes to inspire the future historians, civic advocates, and stewards of our fragile cultural and natural resources.&nbsp;
Just as the architects of our nation’s government pursued self-improvement through dialogue about our nation’s most relevant topics, JHC promotes learning through programs led by prominent experts, Pulitzer Prize-winning authors, and academics in a variety of disciplines from sustainability to legal history.
Sign up for our monthly newsletter to learn more about events or opportunities to volunteer!

Local Event: Classic Design Luncheon & Lecture: Beyond Blue and White with Genevieve Wheeler-Brown

Westchester County

Classic Design Luncheon & Lecture: Beyond Blue...

Nothing says spring better than our popular Classic Design Luncheon and Lecture! We’re honored to feature Genevieve...

Classic Design Luncheon & Lecture: Beyond Blue and White with Genevieve Wheeler-Brown

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Local Event: NYC Families: Explore Senior Living Options in PA — Open House at New Seasons at New Britain

Forest Hills

NYC Families: Explore Senior Living Options in...

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Port Promenade Returns to Main Street This Summer 
Port Washington’s popular summer street festival, Port Promenade, returns to Main Street for two Thursday evenings this summer — June 18 and July 16, 2026 — from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. each night. On June 18, Main Street will be closed from Library Drive to Central Drive. On July 16, the event will move to Upper Main Street, with closures from Port Washington Boulevard to Mackey Avenue. The car-free, family-friendly event will feature live music, outdoor dining, shopping, and activities for all ages. Attendees are encouraged to check the Try Port First app for updates, entertainment schedules, and event details.Port Promenade is co-hosted by the Port Washington BID, Port Washington Chamber of Commerce, and Landmark on Main Street, with support from the Town of North Hempstead and the Port Washington Police Department. Port Washington BID and Precision Work, Inc. are the event sponsors.

Local Event: Port Promenade - middle Main Street

Port Promenade - middle Main Street

Port Promenade Returns to Main Street This Summer 
Port Washington’s popular summer street festival, Port Promenade, returns to...

The Bayside Historical Society is hosting the 9th Annual Independence Day Celebration on Thursday, June 18th, with a free concert and fireworks display by Grucci in Fort Totten Park. This year's celebration is extra special as we gear up for America's 250th birthday! It's the perfect time to celebrate in a big way and enjoy the festivities with friends and family. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and picnics for an evening of community fun! Vending trucks will be on site with a wide variety of delicious foods. Free parking and shuttle buses available! 
Admittance to the park will begin at 5:00pm; there will be live musical performances from 6:00-9:00pm, and the fireworks display begins at 9:15pm. This event is rain or shine. Get the complete details at <a href="https://www.baysidehistorical.org/fireworks." rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">baysidehistorical.org/fireworks.</a>

Local Event: Independence Day Celebration 2026 at Fort Totten Park

Independence Day Celebration 2026 at Fort...

The Bayside Historical Society is hosting the 9th Annual Independence Day Celebration on Thursday, June 18th, with a free...

Independence Day Celebration 2026 at Fort Totten Park

Learn how simple food choices can help keep your bones strong as you age. Join us for this free Zoom webinar:
<ul><li>Explore nutrients and everyday eating habits,</li><li>Get practical tips to support bone health</li><li>Gain easy, actionable ideas for staying healthy and independent.</li></ul>
Speaker: Sue Xiao Yu (MS, RD, CDN, CDCES)
Clinical Nutritionist, HSSRegister Here: <a href="https://communityed.hss.edu/en/custom-registration-from?utm_campaign=Patch_Webinars" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Community Education &amp; Outreach at HSS</a>
Please contact <a href="mailto:communityed@hss.edu">communityed@hss.edu</a> with any questions.

Local Event: Nutrition & Bone Health As We Age: Free HSS Webinar!

New York County

Upper East Side

Nutrition & Bone Health As We Age: Free HSS...

Learn how simple food choices can help keep your bones strong as you age. Join us for this free Zoom webinar:
Explore nutrients...

Nutrition & Bone Health As We Age: Free HSS Webinar!

As part of our 250th anniversary commemoration of the United States, the Bayside Historical Society presents historian Char Weigel in a compelling live talk exploring the complex and controversial life of Benedict Arnold’s wife, Peggy Shippen.
Margaret Arnold, perhaps better known by her childhood name Peggy Shippen, has been portrayed through history as either a total innocent or the scheming mastermind behind Benedict Arnold’s treason. Based entirely on primary sources, Char Weigel brings to life this complex and nuanced woman. The true story of her involvement is more fascinating than the fiction as is the path that her life took after the discovery of her husband’s plot and his defection. Weigel also discusses the spies, double agents and secret correspondence involved in Arnold’s communications with the British.
About the Performer: Char Weigel is a historian who frequently publishes and presents new research on Benedict Arnold’s treason and Revolutionary War history in the lower Hudson Valley. She is Vice President of Special Projects for Revolutionary Westchester 250 and on the board of the Friends of the Odell Rochambeau Museum.
Admission is $10.00 for BHS members and $15.00 for non-members. Purchase tickets at <a href="https://www.baysidehistorical.org/events-1/mrs-benedict-arnold-would-like-a-word-the-story-of-peggy-shippen-arnold." rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">baysidehistorical.org/events-1/mrs-benedict-arnold-would-like-a-word-the-story-of-peggy-shippen-arnold.</a>

Local Event: Mrs. Benedict Arnold Would Like a Word — The Story of Peggy Shippen Arnold

Mrs. Benedict Arnold Would Like a Word — The...

As part of our 250th anniversary commemoration of the United States, the Bayside Historical Society presents historian Char...

Mrs. Benedict Arnold Would Like a Word — The Story of Peggy Shippen Arnold

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Local Event: Save the Date -For Our Friends-Charity Comedy Club-Fund Raiser July 9th @ 7.30 pm 

Save the Date -For Our Friends-Charity Comedy...

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Save the Date -For Our Friends-Charity Comedy Club-Fund Raiser July 9th @ 7.30 pm 

Join Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) for this journaling workshop to learn how writing can help you to gain insight into your own experiences and can be a powerful way to connect with others. The instructor will take you through short writing exercises and show you how you can use journaling in your life. No writing experience is needed.
Instructor: Joy Jacobson, Poet and Managing Editor of the HSS Journal
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Date:&nbsp;July&nbsp; 5, 2026 10:30-12:00 pm (EST)
Sign up now, space is limited! Register here to join: <a href="https://communityed.hss.edu/en/custom-registration-from?utm_campaign=Patch_Journaling_to_Health" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://communityed.hss.edu/en...</a>
Please contact <a href="mailto:communityed@hss.edu">communityed@hss.edu</a> with any questions.

Local Event: Journaling to Health: Free Online Workshop with Hospital for Special Surgery!

Journaling to Health: Free Online Workshop with...

Join Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) for this journaling workshop to learn how writing can help you to gain insight into...

Journaling to Health: Free Online Workshop with Hospital for Special Surgery!

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David Luces

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Jamaica

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Mineola

Melanie Gulbas

Garden City

Get Ready for Summer with Brands Cycle & Fitness

Brands Cycle & Fitness

For over seventy years, Brands Cycle &amp; Fitness has been proud to be your resource for all things cycling. Located on Long Island in Wantagh, NY, what started as a department store in 1954 evolved into the bicycle and fitness store we have today. Our staff of 60 to 110 employees (seasonally) wants to make your cycling and home fitness experiences as convenient and enjoyable as possible. Shop with us online, or come down and see us seven days a week. We hope to meet you or see you again soon!

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For over seventy years, Brands Cycle & Fitness has been proud to be your resource for all things cycling. Located on Long Island in Wantagh, NY,...

NYCCE: New York City Cannabis Exchange

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Seniors Real Estate Specialists 

With over 20 years of experience in helping senior nomeowners downsize and relocate, we understand the emotional and practical challenges that come with this major life transition.

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David Esposito Realtor

With over 30 years of experience in the real estate business, I understand that selling your property—whether residential, commercial, or mixed-use—requires more than just a transaction. My priority is always your best interest, and I work hard to ensure you get the maximum value for your property. Let’s connect today and take the time to go over your questions, so you can make the right decision with confidence. David Esposito, Century Homes Realty Group. More info at: https://www.nyespo.com

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Friday, June 12

Classical Music Recital Featuring Organ, Piano and Violin

JUN

12

7:30 PM

Lutheran Church of Our Savior, 12 Franklin Ave, Port Washington, NY

Sunday, June 14

Katie Oppo Research Fund's 16th Annual #RunForKatie Ovarian Cancer 5k

JUN

14

9:00 AM

Manhasset, NY

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