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Spotted on the Oyster Bay calendar: Nutcracker Ballet Auditions for LI Ballet Theatre's 40th annual Nutcracker

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Greetings Oyster Bay! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Oyster Bay's October job expo could open new career doors
  • Why 20,000 new clams just arrived in Oyster Bay
  • How Oyster Bay keeps 9/11 memories alive for a new generation

Also on today's calendar: Nutcracker Ballet Auditions for LI Ballet Theatre's 40th annual Nutcracker and 12 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Elyse P.!

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 69 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Sunday: Rain becoming heavier; breezy, temps: high: 70, low: 61.
  • Monday: A shower possible, with a high of 68 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Town of Oyster Bay to host all abilities job fair in October (liherald.com) — Oyster Bay residents looking for work or a career change can meet inclusive employers at the 2026 Talent Connection Job Expo on Oct. 5 at the town's Ice Skating Center in Bethpage. The event focuses on opportunities for people of all abilities, with recruiters from multiple industries and on-site support to help match skills with open positions.
   

2. Friends of the Bay drops 20,000 clams into Oyster Bay to restore shellfish populations (news12.com) — Right in Oyster Bay's sanctuary waters, 20,000 adult hard clams were released Friday to boost shellfish populations and naturally filter the bay. Friends of the Bay partnered with Town of Oyster Bay officials and local baymen, expanding on last spring's effort to improve water quality and support the community's shellfishing heritage.
   

3. After 25 years, the North Shore never forgot (liherald.com) — Residents in Oyster Bay, Sea Cliff, and Locust Valley are keeping 9/11 memories alive through solemn ceremonies, music, and classroom lessons tailored to a new generation. In the hamlet of Oyster Bay, community members like Gaitley Stevenson-Matthews join the Oyster Bay Community Band to honor the day and highlight how North Shore neighbors supported one another after the attacks.
   

4. Courage of New Sailors (newportthisweek.com) — Young sailors trained through Oakcliff Sailing in Oyster Bay are crewing the famed 12‑meter yacht Courageous in this weekend's North American championship in Newport. The team mixes MET School students and Oakcliff graduates, giving local sailors a high‑profile chance to compete against top international talent on one of the sport's most storied boats.
   

5. Sea Cliff set to hold second annual triathlon (liherald.com) — Sea Cliff's second annual triathlon is returning this month, with the Town of Oyster Bay helping support operations at nearby Tappen Beach. Local athletes and families from Oyster Bay and neighboring communities can tackle a short swim-bike-run course, while proceeds also benefit bicycling and environmental groups connected to Hempstead Harbor.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Please share & repost to help reunite this stray dog!
    Found on September 15, 2026 in Oyster Bay, NY 11771 near Roaming on Sideview Drive Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact… (Nextdoor Oyster Bay Cove)
  • McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in Oyster Bay. Apply here.
  • Target posted a job opening for 4am Inbound (Stocking) (T1885) in Hicksville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oyster Bay here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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