Natalie Collette Wood – “Ghost Garden”
On view in The Adler Gallery from November 3 - December 5. Artist Reception and Talk: Saturday, December 5 at 2:00 p.m. Natalie Collette Wood is a multidisciplinary artist based in New York City whose work explores the intersections of nature, memory, and the built environment. Working across sculpture, installation, painting, and collage, Wood combines living and organic materials including moss, native plants, flowers, and vines with found objects, textiles, and photographic imagery to create layered environments shaped by cycles of growth, decay, and renewal. Drawing from materials and ecologies encountered in her Bronx surroundings, her practice considers how natural systems inhabit, transform, and reclaim domestic and architectural space. Recent highlights include the solo exhibition Nesting at Sugar Hill Children’s Museum and projects presented at Wave Hill, the New York Botanical Garden, the Bronx Museum of the Arts, and the Andrew Freedman Home. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Vogue Italia, and FLAUNT.
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Cow Neck in the Revolution
The area we now call Port Washington was occupied by the British for seven years during the Revolutionary War. Local families suffered immense hardship: they were forced to quarter enemy troops, had their children pressed into service, and even endured pirate attacks. Some Cow Neck Patriots bravely fought for American freedom while others assisted the revolutionary cause in secret – and some yet remained loyal to the Crown. These stories are explored in Cow Neck in the Revolution, presented in collaboration with the Cow Neck Peninsula Historical Society in celebration of 250 years of American independence. On display in the History Center Annex June through December 2026.
12:00am - 12:00am View Details
CANCELLED - Sandwiched In with Dr. William Thierfelder - You're Glowing! Bioluminescence in Nature
DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES THIS PROGRAM IS CANCELLED. We are working on rescheduling the program. Thanks for your understanding.
One of the marvels of Nature is a chemical process called bioluminescence that allows thousands of wide-ranging plants and animals to produce and emit light. Seen on every level of living beings from certain fungi to deep-sea creatures, bioluminescence remains a mysterious and wondrous phenomenon that fascinates both scientists and the casual observer alike. Join Dr. William Thierfelder as he explores the causes of this ability and delves into ten of the most intriguing light-producing life forms along with a few “honorable mentions.”
12:00pm - 1:30pm View Details
Weekly Scrabble Meetup
Drop in and play a game of Scrabble. No registration required.
1:00pm - 5:00pm View Details
MAC - New Camerata Opera
New Camerata Opera, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization based in New York City, presents a staged concert of operatic and musical theatre favorites. Soprano Jaclyn Randazzo, Mezzo Soprano Anna Tonna, Tenor Victor Khodadad, Baritone Stan Lacy and Pianist Violetta Zabbi perform the 90 minute program which includes repertoire from Carmen, Rigoletto, South Pacific, The King and I and much more. New Camerata Opera champions immersive operatic productions and fostering the next generation of opera audiences.
3:00pm - 5:00pm View Details
Cow Neck in the Revolution
The area we now call Port Washington was occupied by the British for seven years during the Revolutionary War. Local families suffered immense hardship: they were forced to quarter enemy troops, had their children pressed into service, and even endured pirate attacks. Some Cow Neck Patriots bravely fought for American freedom while others assisted the revolutionary cause in secret – and some yet remained loyal to the Crown. These stories are explored in Cow Neck in the Revolution, presented in collaboration with the Cow Neck Peninsula Historical Society in celebration of 250 years of American independence. On display in the History Center Annex June through December 2026.
12:00am - 12:00am View Details
Coding for Kids - CANCELLED TODAY
Grades 3-6
Ignite the love of coding by learning to create animations and computer games using Scratch, MIT’s beginner-friendly programming language. Taught by Port Washington AP Computer Science students for kids with no prior programming experience. Register October 5.
For information about Young Coders of Port Washington, visit youngcoderspw.com.
**Priority is given to first-time participants.
4:00pm - 5:00pm View Details
Creative Readers
For children in Kindergarten to 2nd grade.
Creative Readers is an arts and literacy inclusion program where children use theater, art, movement, and music to bring books to life. Facilitated by Program Director Elise May. Professional behavior support will be at all sessions. For program information and high school volunteer opportunities please email creativereaders@optimum.net or visit the Creative Readers page at pwpl.org/children/childrens-programs/cr/. Limited capacity. Application to register required.
10:00am - 11:00am View Details
Creative Readers
For children in 3rd to 5th grade.
Creative Readers is an arts and literacy inclusion program where children use theater, art, movement, and music to bring books to life. Facilitated by Program Director Elise May. Professional behavior support will be at all sessions. For program information and high school volunteer opportunities please email creativereaders@optimum.net or visit the Creative Readers page at https://pwpl.org/children/childrens-programs/cr/. Limited capacity. Application to register required.
11:15am - 12:15pm View Details
Cow Neck in the Revolution
The area we now call Port Washington was occupied by the British for seven years during the Revolutionary War. Local families suffered immense hardship: they were forced to quarter enemy troops, had their children pressed into service, and even endured pirate attacks. Some Cow Neck Patriots bravely fought for American freedom while others assisted the revolutionary cause in secret – and some yet remained loyal to the Crown. These stories are explored in Cow Neck in the Revolution, presented in collaboration with the Cow Neck Peninsula Historical Society in celebration of 250 years of American independence. On display in the History Center Annex June through December 2026.
12:00am - 12:00am View Details
CANCELLED Petal Party Teen Lyric Discussion
Join us for a discussion of Ariana Grande’s newest album, Petal! We’ll listen to the album together, followed by a Q&A session where fans can share their thoughts and discuss their favorite songs. Sit back, relax, and enjoy great music and good company! Snacks will be provided, and one lucky attendee will win merchandise from Ariana Grande’s R.E.M. Beauty line. Registration begins Friday, October 23. We can’t wait to listen with you!
3:45pm - 4:45pm View Details
Teen Creative Readers Book Club
Creative Readers is a program for middle and high school students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Participants will engage in multi-sensory activities, creating and acting out scenes, making props, and learning theater skills. High school volunteers will be trained to work with the participants, and behavioral support will be available at each session. Registration begins October 5, and participants will be notified by October 19. For more information, email creativereaders@optimum.net Registration applications: https://bit.ly/3VA9GXj
4:00pm - 5:30pm View Details
Beginner Sewing: Oven Mitt
Protect your hands from what your making in the kitchen, while also learning a skill! Learn how to use and understand the library sewing machine, available for your use.
This is a beginner level project. Sewing and Embroidery classes are for teens and adults only. Registration begins on October 26th.
6:30pm - 8:30pm View Details
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