Get Out Weekend Planner: Nov. 5-6

Weekend Reminders:

• Daylight Savings Time

We officially "fall back" at 2 a.m. on Sun. morning, so be sure all those clocks are changed. Woohoo for another hour of sleep!

• SATs

8 a.m. at
Okay, so maybe this is an event you'd rather avoid.
Sharpen your pencils, make sure you have batteries in your calculator, and relax. Once you finish, you can hop over to one of the other events going on this weekend!

Weekend Events:
Check the map on the right for all locations.
For a full list of events, check the Syosset Patch Events Calendar. 
 

• Hosting the Holidays at Fairway Market

Where and When: Sat. beginning at 10:30 a.m - 2:30 p.m., Fairway Market, Plainview
Price: FREE
Why Go: Sample Thanksgiving flavors like organic turkey, spiral ham and homemade stuffing from Fairway Catering and receive 10 percent off any catering order place that day. 

• Classical & Latin Rhythms "A Dream of Love"

When & Where: Sat. at 7:30 p.m., Syosset Public Library
Price: FREE for library cardholders
Why Go: Listen to the Long Island Piano Duo perform a fusion of musical styles in celebration of the 200th birthday of composer Franz Liszt.
Call ahead at (516) 921-7161 as many events fill up quickly.

• Gala 2011 featuring Idina Menzel

Where and When: Sat. at 8:30 p.m., Tilles Center for the Performing Arts
Price: $50-$175
Why Go: Listen to Broadway and movie star and Syosset native Idina Menzel, star of Rent and Wicked, sing fan favorites and new hits.

• No Mall Here Rally

Where and When: Sun. at 12 p.m., Robbins Lane side of the Cerro Wire property (adjacent to the LIRR crossing)
Price: FREE
Why Go: Make your voice heard regarding the plans to build a mall at the old Cerro Wire property. Whether you are a firm supporter or completely against it, members from both sides of the debate may attend the peaceful gathering.

Where and When: Sun. 2-5 p.m., Harmony Heights Residential and Day School
Price: $50 (must be 21 years old to attend), contact ellen.benson@harmonyheights.org.
Why Go: The fundraiser helps the school that dedicates services to girls with emotional needs which standard high schools cannot serve. The day will feature “A Taste of Oyster Bay”, cocktails, music, a Chinese and auction and raffles.

• Long Island Restaurant Week

When: Sun. Nov. 6-Sun. Nov. 13
Price: depends upon the restaurant
Why Go: Syosset joins restaurants across the island for the annual Restaurant Week. Beginning Sun. and running all week, , , , and will offer prix fixe menus of their house favorites. Try a new restaurant in Syosset or visit your old favorites.