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Overcast A day to be Irish at the AOH Feis & Festival
A salute to tradition at Hofstra University
Family Fun
AOH Feis & Festival
The Nassau County Board of the Ancient Order of Hibernians welcomes fall with its annual AOH Feis & Festival. Experience all things Irish at this most traditional celebration of Irish dance, music, piping, drumming, and athletics, presented by the Nassau County Board of the Ancient Order of Hibernians. This 18th century tradition lives on in Nassau County, where the AOH’s eight strong divisions join to organize competitions of dance and piping and present awards to the best. There are games for children, and much more, including a performance by the McLean Avenue Band.
Sunday, Sept. 16, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Roman Catholic Mass is celebrated at 11 a.m. $10. Children under 16 free. Hofstra University, South Campus, Hempstead. For more information, visit www.nassauaohfeis.com.
Seaside Spectacular Car Show
Saturday, Sept. 15, noon-4 p.m. Town Park Point Lookout, Lido Blvd., Point Lookout. (516) 812-3496 or www.toh.li.
Outdoor Adventures
‘Migrating Birds’ Nature Walk
September is great time for bird watching when many species pass through the area as they start their fall migration. Wander through Muttontown Preserve with a naturalist to see some of the birds in action, including the Cedar Waxwing and Lawrence’s Warbler. A bird bander is also on hand to give a demonstration of the procedure used to track birds through their travels.
Sunday, Sept. 16, 8:30-11 a.m. Registration required. $5 fee. Bring field guides and binoculars if possible. Bill Paterson Nature Center, Muttontown Preserve, Muttontown La., East Norwich. (516) 571-8500.
