• The Beacon BULLETIN BOARD •
The following are a list of public meetings and special events for the coming week:
FRIDAY, May 10
      •Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting: Our Lady of Consolation Nursing Home, 111 Beach Dr., W. Islip, 8 p.m., beginners meeting. For info., call 24-hr. hotline, 669-1124.
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Historical walk
      A Historical Walk for Health will be co-hosted by the Bay Shore Historical Society and the Bay Shore/Brightwaters Historic Preservation and Restoration Committee, Saturday, May 18, 10:30 a.m.
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Walk the Walk at Belmonst Lake
      On May 19, the Kidney & Urology Foundation of America is challenging the people of Long Island - family, friends, schools, corporations and individuals - to "talk the talk" about Walk the Walk for Organ and Tissue Donation. The Walk, scheduled for 11 a.m. at Belmont Lake State Park in...
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Town of Babylon swimming registration information
      Supervisor Steven Bellone announced that once again the Town of Babylon Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs will offer both progressive swim lessons and specialty aquatic swim lessons. All lessons incorporate guidelines set forth by the American Red Cross.
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Town of Islip summer employment available
      Islip Town Supervisor Pete McGowan has announced that summer employment opportunities for residents 16 years of age and older are available throughout the Town’s departments. Positions may be found as seasonal clerks, clerk typists, kennel aides, recreation aides, laborers, custodians, beach attend...
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Long Island Blood Services
      Ascension Lutheran Church and Long Island Blood Services will hold a blood drive Wednesday, May 15, 2:30 to 7:45 p.m. in the social hall of the Church, 33 Bay Shore Rd., Deer Park at the corner of Route 231. Donors are urgently needed. Almost anyone can give blood. You must be between the ages of 1...
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Supermarket bingo
      Pyramid Chapter #594 Order of the Eastern Star will hold a supermarket bingo, Tuesday, May 14 with the doors opening 7 p.m. The event will be held at the Babylon Masonic Lodge, 230 West Main St., across from Argyle Park. There will be coffee, cake and raffles. The donation is $5. For further inform...
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The Wizard of Oz
      Creative Ministries Performing Arts Center is holding a production of The Wizard of Oz, May 11 through June 15 at their Performing Arts Center, 931 Montauk Hwy, Oakdale. The ticket price is $8 each. Birthday party packages are available. For further information call 631-218-2810.
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May is National Foster Care Awareness Month
      May is National Foster Care Awareness Month. Suffolk County Department of Social Services is looking for caring individuals to offer temporary or permanent homes for older children, sibling groups and children with special needs. You can attend an orientation to find out how you can make a differen...
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Vacation bible school classes
      Westminster Presbyterian Church, 109 Udall Rd., West Islip, is holding vacation bible school for children four years old and older, July 22 to 26, 6 to 9 p.m. Call the Church office for applications by July 1 at 631-661-6740.
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Brumidi Twirlers hosts annual Chinese auction
      The Brumidi Twirlers will be hosting their annual Chinese auction Wednesday, May 15 at the Constantino Brumidi Lodge, 2075 Deer Park Ave., Deer Park. The doors open 5 p.m. and the calling begins at 7 p.m. Admission is $5 and includes one card. Extras will be sold. Guarantee your seat by purchasing ...
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Long Island Cares Food Bank, honors "on-air" personalities from WBAB
      Long Island Cares, the Regional Food Bank, will honor Roger Luce and "J.P." Parise "on-air" personalities from the WBAB morning show at its sixth annual golf outing. The event will be held Monday, May 20 at Indian Hills Country Club in Northport. Each year, Long Island Care...
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