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MAY 19 • Saturday • Gardening in the Park - SCAVENGER HUNT! Pull some weeds and take home a bouquet.  • 9:00 - noon
 
May 19 • Saturday • Scavenger Hunt • 10 am - noon  ~ Proceeds to benefit events and maintenance at The Common Ground, home to various free community events throughout the year including concerts, races, workshops and classes. Bring a digital camera and pencil. • Register between 9 - 9:45 am •  Race begins 10 am and ends at noon. Provided by The Sayville Running Company & The Common Ground • 10 am - noon
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May 19 • Saturday • Private Event • 5 pm
 
JUNE 2 • Saturday • Gardening in the Park - Divide Spring bloomers, trim late summer bloomers for more blooms, take home free plants • 9:00 - noon
 
June 3 •  Sunday • Yoga in the Park provided by Om Shanti Om Yoga 2 S. Main St., Sayville • 9:30 - 10:30 am
 
June 3 • Sunday • Express Yourself ~ A jamboree of creative expression in music, art, dance & poetry • 12 - 4:00 pm
 
June 4 • Monday • Full Moon Labyrinth Walk • 8:00 pm - Event will be canceled with inclement weather
 
June 5, 6 & 7 • Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday in the Park • Sayville’s Got Talent Auditions • 7:00 pm
 
June 9 • Saturday • Nintzel 5k Run*
 
June 10 •  Sunday • Yoga in the Park provided by Om Shanti Om Yoga 2 S. Main St., Sayville • 9:30 - 10:30 am
 
June 11 • Monday • The Common Ground Meeting • 7 pm at the Gillette House
 
JUNE 16 • Saturday • Gardening in the Park - Plant annuals for seasonal color • 9:00 - noon
 
June 17 •  Sunday • Yoga in the Park provided by Om Shanti Om Yoga 2 S. Main St., Sayville • 9:30 - 10:30 am
 
June 20 • Wednesdays in the Park • 2011 Talent Winners Showcase – Three Top winners from 2011 - Nick Russell and his ukulele, Katie Beth VanDorn and The Cherry Bombs Band • 7:00 pm
 
June 24 •  Sunday • Yoga in the Park provided by Om Shanti Om Yoga 2 S. Main St., Sayville • 9:30 - 10:30 am
 
June 27 • Wednesdays in the Park • Sayville’s Got Talent Fun-Raiser! • 7:00 pm
 

June 29 • Family Fridays • STEVE CHARNEY AND HARRY- Steve and his 6 year old ventriloquist dummy will entertain you with songs and stories sure to make you giggle.• 6:30 pm

 
June 30 • SATURDAY • That 70s Band - Season’s  Kickoff  Concert - NO RAIN DATE - In case of rain, this event will be at an indoor location to be announced on our website • 7:00 pm
 
July 1 •  Sunday • Yoga in the Park provided by Om Shanti Om Yoga 2 S. Main St., Sayville • 9:30 - 10:30 am
 

July 1 • Sunday • Express Yourself ~ A jamboree of creative expression in music, art, dance & poetry • 12 - 4:00 pm

 
July 3 • Tuesday • Full Moon Labyrinth Walk • 8:00 pm - Event will be canceled with inclement weather
 

July 6 • Family Fridays • Frogs, Bugs and Animals - Jason returns to us with his extensive collection of frogs, bugs and other familiar Long Island animals. He brings petting stations for all his creatures and everyone gets a chance to “pat the bunny”, etc. • 6:30 pm

 
JULY 7 • Saturday • Gardening in the Park - Why, how and what-for’s of deadheading – take home seeds • 9:00 - noon
 
July 8 •  Sunday • Yoga in the Park provided by Om Shanti Om Yoga 2 S. Main St., Sayville • 9:30 - 10:30 am
 
July 9 • Monday • The Common Ground Meeting • 7 pm at the Gillette House
 
July 9 • Monday Night at the Movies provided by South Shore Community Organization movie TBA • sunset
 
July 11 • Wednesdays in the Park • Atlantic Wind Symphony - LI’s own professional concert band • 7:00 pm
 

July 13 • Family Fridays • Get ready for some lively STRUMMIN’ AND DRUMMIN’ with a trio of Long Island musicians who bring plenty of instruments so everyone can sing and play along. • 6:30 pm

 
July 15 •  Sunday • Yoga in the Park provided by Om Shanti Om Yoga 2 S. Main St., Sayville • 9:30 - 10:30 am
 
July 18 • Wednesdays in the Park • Easy Street, Classic Rock Music. Concert Provided by the Town of Islip • 7:00 pm
 

July 20 • Family Fridays • JOE THE MAGIC MAN - Everyone gets into the act when Joe shares his magic and happy shenanigans. • 6:30 pm

 
JULY 21 • Saturday • Gardening in the Park - Summer garden maintenance, take home a bouquet.  • 9:00 - noon
 
July 22 •  Sunday • Yoga in the Park provided by Om Shanti Om Yoga 2 S. Main St., Sayville • 9:30 - 10:30 am
 
July 25 • Wednesdays in the Park • New York's Most Dangerous Big Band - Swing to Santana, Sinatra to Funk! - provided by The Common Ground and Islip Arts Council • 7:00 pm
 

July 27 • Family Fridays • DARLENE GRAHAM SONG AND DANCE - Back by popular demand, Darlene gets everyone up and dancing with her lively music and special surprise finale! Performance sponsored by Islip Arts Council. • 6:30 pm

 
July29 •  Sunday • Yoga in the Park provided by Om Shanti Om Yoga 2 S. Main St., Sayville • 9:30 - 10:30 am
 
July 31 • Tuesday (changed from Aug. 1st) • Full Moon Labyrinth Walk • 8:00 pm - Event will be canceled with inclement weather
 
August 1 • Wednesdays in the Park • Vagabond Garden - music from the 70s, 80s and 90s • 7:00 pm
 

August 3, 4 & 5– Summerfest sponsored by the Greater Sayville Chamber of Commerce*

 
AUGUST 4 • Saturday •  SUMMERFEST • NO GARDENING!
 
August 5 • Sunday • Express Yourself ~ A jamboree of creative expression in music, art, dance & poetry • 12 - 4:00 pm
 
August 8 • Wednesdays in the Park • DuneGrass – bluegrass and music styles from contra-dance to jazz to oldies - Provided by Islip Arts Council • 7:00 pm
 

August 10 • Family Fridays • ERIK AND HIS REPTILE "EDVENTURES" - A favorite event and a chance to see what else Erik has in his sack! Kids are always way braver than their moms! • 6:30 pm

 
August 12 • Sunday • Yoga in the Park provided by Om Shanti Om Yoga 2 S. Main St., Sayville • 9:30 - 10:30 am
 
August 13 • Monday • The Common Ground Meeting • 7 pm at the Gillette House
 
August 13 • Monday Night at the Movies provided by South Shore Community Organization movie TBA • sunset
 
August 15 • Wednesdays in the Park • Mary Lamont ~ Queen of Long Island Country - provided by The Common Ground and Islip Arts Council • 7:00 pm
 

August 17 • Family Fridays  • Get ready for Back to School with JOE THE SINGING SCHOOL BUS DRIVER. His guitar strummin’ music is sure to please everyone and it’s a fun way to prepare for the new semester!! • 6:30 pm

 
AUGUST 18 • Saturday • Gardening in the Park -  Summer garden maintenance, take home a bouquet • 9:00 - noon
 
August 19 • Sunday • Yoga in the Park provided by Om Shanti Om Yoga 2 S. Main St., Sayville • 9:30 - 10:30 am
 
August 22 • Wednesdays in the Park • Summer Celebration of Dance Ballet by The American Dance Theatre of Long Island • 7:00 pm
 
August 24 • Family Fridays • Rain date.
 
August 26 •  Sunday • Yoga in the Park provided by Om Shanti Om Yoga 2 S. Main St., Sayville • 9:30 - 10:30 am
 
August 29 • Wednesdays in the Park • Island Hills Chorus & Twin Shores Chorus - A cappella music with barbershop style • 7:00 pm
 
August 31 • Tuesday • Full Moon Labyrinth Walk • 8:00 pm - Event will be canceled with inclement weather
 
SEPTEMBER 1 • Saturday • Gardening in the Park - Divide summer blooming perennials, take home free plants • 9:00 - noon
 
September 10 • Monday • The Common Ground Meeting • 7 pm at the Gillette House
 
SEPTEMBER 15 • Saturday • Gardening in the Park - Weed identification and organic controls methods • 9:00 - noon
 
September 29 • Saturday • Full Moon Labyrinth Walk • 8:00 pm - Event will be canceled with inclement weather
 
OCTOBER 6 • Saturday • Gardening in the Park - Planting bulbs and their companions • 9:00 - noon
 
October 8 • Monday • The Common Ground Meeting • 7 pm at the Gillette House
 
OCTOBER 20 • Saturday • Gardening in the Park - Preparing for the Fall and Winter seasons • 9:00 - noon
 
October 29 • Monday • Full Moon Labyrinth Walk • 8:00 pm - Event will be canceled with inclement weather
 
NOVEMBER 3 • Saturday • Gardening in the Park - Fall pruning and maintenance • 9:00 - noon
 
November 12 • Monday • The Common Ground Meeting • 7 pm at the Gillette House
 
NOVEMBER 17 • Saturday • Gardening in the Park - Fall clean-up and celebration! • 9:00 - noon
 
 

*Event is sponsored by an organization other than The Common Ground

All information posted above is subject to change. 

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Please join us at our monthly meetings which are usually held at the Gillette House in Sayville on the second Monday of every month from 7 pm to 9 pm. You will meet with other volunteers from the community and representatives from several service organizations. We value your suggestions and the time you can donate to The Common Ground.