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Things To Do (by Month
or Activity):
June, July,
August, September,
October,
November,
December
January,
February,
March,
April, May,
The Fire Island Lighthouse,
Recurring Events,
Religious Services |
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July |
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LH |
Thu 7/4 7pm |
BEACH APPARATUS DRILL
Thursday evenings at 7PM
during July & August* Dedicated group of volunteers re-enact the drills that
were performed by the U.S. Life Saving Service at the turn of the century to
rescue shipwreck victims from stranded ships. Drill takes place in front of
the Lighthouse, in the swale area behind the dunes. Free - No reservations
required - All parking in Robert Moses Field #5 - *Weather permitting and
not Thursday, August 8, 2002 - Questions - call (631)661-4876 |
CG &
FP |
Thu 7/4 11am to 4am |
Annual Invasion of the Pines from the Grove Hundreds of Drag Queens
gather at Noon to take a boat over to the Pines, get drunk, then come back
to the Grove around 4:00 PM to give a fashion show. |
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OB |
Thu 7/4 |
Ocean Beach Children's Parade |
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OB |
Thu 7/4 |
OBVFD - Ball Field Activities |
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FP |
Thu 7/4 2pm to 4pm |
Invasion of the Pines 2002 26th annual invasion of the Pines by
Cherry Grove drag queens and their entourage. Parade through the Pines
harbor to the Blue Whale followed by dancing at the Island Club. |
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KI |
Fri 7/5 pm |
Informal kick-off meeting for the Fire Island School Reunion in
Kismet at the Inn or Out. |
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OB |
Sat 7/6 |
Open House at Woodhull School
aka Fire Island School. Visit old school rooms and view 60's and 70's Photos
and 8mm film. |
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RR |
Sat 7/6 pm |
Fire Island Scholl Reunion
Reception and Dinner at the new "Tequila Jack's Grill and Cantina"
aka "Sandbar" for alumni, teachers, administrators and their guest only.
Limited space - tickets required. e-mail
ficarla@aol.com please also see invitations |
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FH |
Sat 7/6 11am to 6pm |
Pine Walk Fair in Fair Harbor. Contact Helen Kornblau if you'd like a
table or would like to donate to a good cause goods and services. |
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LH |
Sat 7/6 8am |
Early Morning Nature Walk and Tower
Tour
Reservations Required -
call (631)-661-4876 - Fee: $5 per person |
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LH |
Tue 7/9 10to noon |
Advanced Junior Rangers Tuesday Mornings 10AM until Noon July 9, 2002
through August 14, 2002 Children must be in Junior High School Fee: $50 per
child Registration Required. Call Lynn at (631)661-4876 for an application. |
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LH |
Wed 7/10 10to12 am |
Junior Rangers Wednesday
mornings from 10AM until Noon - July 10, 2002 Through August 14, 2002
Children ages 7-12 Fee: $50 per child Registration Required. Call Lynn
at (631)661-4876 for an application. |
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OB |
Fri 7/12 |
Ocean Beach Historical Society
Exhibition |
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OB |
Sat 7/13 |
White Elephant Sale - OB Union Free Church |
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SV |
Sat 7/13 |
Blockparties |
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LH |
Thu 7/18 7pm |
BEACH APPARATUS DRILL
Thursday evenings at 7PM
during July & August* Dedicated group of volunteers re-enact the drills that
were performed by the U.S. Life Saving Service at the turn of the century to
rescue shipwreck victims from stranded ships. Drill takes place in front of
the Lighthouse, in the swale area behind the dunes. Free - No reservations
required - All parking in Robert Moses Field #5 - *Weather permitting and
not Thursday, August 8, 2002 - Questions - call (631)661-4876 |
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OB |
Sat 7/20 |
Ocean Beach - Free Dock
Concert |
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LH |
Thu 7/25 7pm |
BEACH APPARATUS DRILL
Thursday evenings at 7PM
during July & August* Dedicated group of volunteers re-enact the drills that
were performed by the U.S. Life Saving Service at the turn of the century to
rescue shipwreck victims from stranded ships. Drill takes place in front of
the Lighthouse, in the swale area behind the dunes. Free - No reservations
required - All parking in Robert Moses Field #5 - *Weather permitting and
not Thursday, August 8, 2002 - Questions - call (631)661-4876 |
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OB |
Sat 7/27 |
Ocean Beach Kids Carnival |
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OB |
Sat 7/27 |
Ocean Beach - Free Dock
Concert |
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FH |
Sun 7/28 10am |
FHCA Community Association
Summer meeting at the Fair Harbor Old Fire House |
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August |
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LH |
Thu 8/1 7pm |
BEACH APPARATUS DRILL
Thursday evenings at 7PM
during July & August* Dedicated group of volunteers re-enact the drills
that were performed by the U.S. Life Saving Service at the turn of the
century to rescue shipwreck victims from stranded ships. Drill takes place
in front of the Lighthouse, in the swale area behind the dunes. Free - No
reservations required - All parking in Robert Moses Field #5 - *Weather
permitting and not Thursday, August 8, 2002 - Questions - call
(631)661-4876 |
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OB |
Fri 8/2 |
Ocean Beach Historical Society
Exhibition Opening |
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LH |
Sat 8/3 8am |
Early Morning Nature Walk and Tower
Tour
Reservations Required -
call (631)-661-4876 - Fee: $5 per person |
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OB |
Sat 8/3 8pm |
Ocean Beach Community Fund Gala Dance |
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FH |
Sun 8/4 8:30am to 11am |
Fair Harbor Fire Department Pancake Breakfast |
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OB |
Fri 8/9 |
Ocean Beach Poetry Reading |
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OB |
Sat & Sun 8/10-11 |
Ocean Beach Outdoor Fine Arts & Craft Show |
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LH |
Sat 8/10 6:30 to 10:30pm |
16th Annual Barefoot Black Tie Dinner Dance Saturday, August 10,
2002 6:30PM-10:30PM Dining and dancing to a live reggae band under the
stars in front of the Lighthouse. Silent auction Tickets go on sale June
1, 2002 Phone (631) 321-7028 for tickets |
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FI |
Wed 8/14 |
Fire Island Yearround Residents Association
FIYRRA Fund Raiser Dinner at the Ocean Bay Park Fire House |
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LH |
Thu 8/15 7pm |
BEACH APPARATUS DRILL
Thursday evenings at 7PM
during July & August* Dedicated group of volunteers re-enact the drills
that were performed by the U.S. Life Saving Service at the turn of the
century to rescue shipwreck victims from stranded ships. Drill takes place
in front of the Lighthouse, in the swale area behind the dunes. Free - No
reservations required - All parking in Robert Moses Field #5 - *Weather
permitting and not Thursday, August 8, 2002 - Questions - call
(631)661-4876 |
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OB |
Sat 8/17 |
Ocean Beach Eastside
Children's Art Show |
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OB |
Sat 8/17 |
Ocean Beach Historical
Society Exhibition Opening |
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OB |
Sat 8/17 |
Ocean Beach free Dock
Concert |
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LH |
Thu 8/22 7pm |
BEACH APPARATUS DRILL
Thursday evenings at 7PM
during July & August* Dedicated group of volunteers re-enact the drills
that were performed by the U.S. Life Saving Service at the turn of the
century to rescue shipwreck victims from stranded ships. Drill takes place
in front of the Lighthouse, in the swale area behind the dunes. Free - No
reservations required - All parking in Robert Moses Field #5 - *Weather
permitting and not Thursday, August 8, 2002 - Questions - call
(631)661-4876 |
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OB |
Sat 8/24 |
Ocean Beach Free Dock
Concert |
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OB |
Thu 8/29 |
Ocean Beach Historical Society Exhibition Opening |
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LH |
Thu 8/29 7pm |
BEACH APPARATUS DRILL
Thursday evenings at 7PM
during July & August* Dedicated group of volunteers re-enact the drills
that were performed by the U.S. Life Saving Service at the turn of the
century to rescue shipwreck victims from stranded ships. Drill takes place
in front of the Lighthouse, in the swale area behind the dunes. Free - No
reservations required - All parking in Robert Moses Field #5 - *Weather
permitting and not Thursday, August 8, 2002 - Questions - call
(631)661-4876 |
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LH |
Sat 8/31 8am |
Early Morning Nature Walk and Tower
Tour
Reservations Required -
call (631)-661-4876 - Fee: $5 per person |
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September |
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FH |
Sun 9/1 11am |
Fair Harbor Fire Department Children's Parade |
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CG |
Sat 9/7 12pm to 6:30pm |
Miss Fire Island Contest The 37th Annual Contest will be the sell-out
event of the summer season, for one day only, boys will be girls, and the
girls will be glamorous. Reserved seating. Tickets are available after July
1 at 1-888-332-5600, or online at www.tickets.com. Get them now, because
getting them later will be a drag. |
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CG |
Sun 9/8 1pm to 8pm |
Miss Fire Island Coronation Ball! Grove Hotel. The best of the best,
as the newly crowned and departing tiara holders strut their stuff in a 90
minute revue, featuring glamorous title-holding female impersonators.
Followed by a fabulous Tea Dance with the Divas! The Winners of the 37th
Annual Miss Fire Island Contest! Cost: Reserved seating. Tickets may be
obtained after July 1 at 1-888-332-5600, or online at www.tickets.com. |
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October |
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LH |
Sat 10/5 pm |
Lantern Light Tour - Saturday, October 5, 2002 Enjoy an escorted,
lantern light walk along the beach and through the swale, as stationed
interpreters unfold the stories of the U.S. Life Saving Service and Fire
Island Light Station Fee $5 per person (not recommended for young
children). Advance reservations required - call Lynn - (631) 661-4876 |
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LH |
Sat 10/26 7:30pm |
Ghost Stories and Legends of Fire Island Saturday, October 26, 2002
at 7:30PM Listen to tales of eerie happenings along the barrier beach Meet
on the terrace of the Lighthouse Keeper's Quarters. All Parking is at
Robert Moses Field #5. Bring a blanket to sit on and a flashlight for the
walk back. Free - no reservation required |
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Summer 2002 (Recurring Events)
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Seven Days a Week |
SF |
11:00am Guided Sunken Forest Walk, 2pm other children's and
adults programs, Sat. June 29, 2002 thru Labor Day. More info at:
www.nps.gov/fiis NPS Visitor
Center: 597-6183 Ranger Station: 597-6210 |
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Fridays |
SF |
10:30 Sunken Forest Walk 1:00 Sunken Forest Walk
3:00 Seining NPS Visitor Center: 597-6183 Ranger Station:
597-6210 |
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Every Third Sunday |
FH |
Fair Harbor Fire District Commissioners meeting 10 am |
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Fridays-Sundays 6pm |
FH |
Sixisch at Fair Harbor Dock |
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The Fire Island
Lighthouse - 2002 Summer/Fall Programs - call first |
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Hours of Operation |
April 6, 2002 Thru June 30, 2002
- Open weekends and holidays
9:30AM - 5:00PM
- July 1 through Labor Day
- Open Daily 9:30AM - 5:00PM
January through March
- Officially closed -
Unofficially open weekends and holidays based upon volunteer
availability and weather permitting.
Call 631-661-4876 to check on
winter openings. |
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Tower Tours |
Lighthouse tower tours at 11AM,
Noon, 1PM, 2PM and 3PM.
- Reservations recommended -
call (631-661-4876)
- Flat footwear suggested
- Children must be 42" tall
- Fee ($4 for adults, $3 for
seniors over 65 years old and
children under 12 years old, $2 for FILPS members)
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BEACH APPARATUS DRILL |
Thursday evenings at 7PM during July & August*
Dedicated group of volunteers re-enact the drills that were performed by
the U.S. Life Saving Service at the turn of the century to rescue
shipwreck victims from stranded ships.
- Drill takes place in front of the Lighthouse,
in the swale area behind the dunes.
- Free - No reservations required
- All parking in Robert Moses Field #5
*Weather permitting and not Thursday,
August 8, 2002 - Questions - call (631)661-4876 |
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Special Tours |
Special tours can be
arranged for your group, including sunset tours.
- Call us
at 631-661-4876 to discuss your needs and the availability of the tour
you would like.
- A minimum fee of
$100 is needed to arrange a tour for ten individuals, plus $10 for each
additional person.
- Maximum group
size for tower tours not to exceed 15 people.
- Advance
reservations are required.
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Evening Programs |
Bedtime Stories at the Lighthouse:
TBA
Pirates and Other Scary Scalawags:
TBA
Villains of the Sea:
TBA
Nocturnal Animals:
TBA
Birds of the Lighthouse Tract:
TBA
Flashlight Foray on Fire Island:
TBA
Twilight Tower Tours:
TBA |
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Events |
16th Annual Barefoot Black Tie Dinner Dance Saturday, August 10, 2002
6:30PM-10:30PM Dining and dancing to a live reggae band under the stars in
front of the Lighthouse. Silent auction Tickets go on sale June 1, 2002
Phone (631) 321-7028 for tickets "Guys and Gals" Seventh
Annual Golf Outing:
TBA |
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Scout Groups |
The 10AM Tower Tour on Saturdays and Sundays, may be
reserved by scout groups, during the school year. The program consists of
a
- guided tour to the top of the Lighthouse (40
minutes),
- followed by a guided nature walk (30 minutes).
A maximum of 15 people are permitted on the tower
tour. All climbers must be at least 42 inches tall. There is a fee of $3
for all participants. Reservations must be made in advance by
calling 631-661-4876. |
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Location Index: |
| LH: Fire Island
Lighthouse, SF: Sunken Forrest, FINS:
Fire Island National Seashore |
| KI: Kismet, SA:
Saltaire, FH: Fair Harbor, DW: Dunewood,
LV: Lonelyville, AT: Atlantique,
CE: Corneille Estate, OB: Ocean Beach,
SV: Seaview, OBP: Ocean Bay Park, PW:
Point O'Woods, FP: Fire Island Pines |
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| All Fair Harbor and Fire Island events listed above are
for informational purposes only. Events may be changed or cancelled by the
sponsor with out notice at any time. Please contact sponsor to verify
Date, Time and Place. |
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Revised:
March 01, 2004 |
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