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Events & Bulletin November 16, 2006
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THE BEACON'S CALENDAR OF EVENTS
     The following are a list of public meetings and special events for the coming
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Islip Housing Authority praised by residents
     Islip Town Supervisor Eric M. Hofmeister and the Town Board announced that the Islip Housing Authority's residents have responded to a survey conducted by the Public Housing Assessment System of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and rated Islip's public housing developments
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Islip Art Museum to present Animal House
     The Islip Art Museum presents Animal House, an exhibition which highlights artists who portray animals in order to make sometimes comic, sometimes critical observations about contemporary society.
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Senator Johnson secures funds for Long Island Civil Air Patrol
     State Senator Owen H. Johnson (4th Senate District, Babylon), Chairman of the Finance Committee, recently attended the Francis S. Gabreski Cadet Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol's Return to the Armory C e r e m o n y, which was held at the Patchogue Armory. While there, the Senator presented the squ
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RSVP holds annual Tribute Day
     On October 19th the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Suffolk County held its 34th annual Tribute Day Exposition titled Serving Seniors in the 21st Century. Twentyfive Dominican Village seniors attended the EXPO at the Hyatt Regency Wind Watch Hotel in Hauppauge, NY. The event was well
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LI Country Music Association to hold holiday dance
     The Long Island Country Music Association will be holding its holiday season dance, Saturday, December 2, 8 p.m. to midnight at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 400 South Broadway, Lindenhurst. The doors open 7:30 p.m. A beginner lesson will be given 7;30 p.m. with a second lesson at the first band bre
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Christmas holiday fair to be held
     The Half Hollow Community Church, 11 Seaman Neck Rd., (Straight Path), Dix Hills, will hold its annual Christmas holiday fair Saturday, November 18, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be Christmas items, homemade baked goods, second time around items, books and raffles. For information, call the Church at
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BBCC benefit at Cafe Il Villaggio
     Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition (BBCC) volunteers who participated in Cafe Il Villaggio's spaghetti dinner benefit are Nina Von Deesten, Tess Helfman, Barbara Baker, Il Villaggio's Lucy Domingo and Josie Mannina, Suzanne Schettino and Elizabeth Oman. Cafe Il Villaggio owners dedicated their time and
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ALL AROUND THE TOWN
Dear Deer Park
by Joyce
     D.P. Lion and OLOR Past Grand Knight Vinnie DiPasquale and his love Carol (Columbiette and St. Cyril Rosary society) are wished only the best as they celebrate their first anniversary. This is a tireless couple who volunteer above and beyond what is listed (St. Cyril and Methodius Church) and exhib
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Travelers' Club news
     The second meeting of the Travelers' Club was held Monday, October 23 at the home of Jessie Twohill. The group's country of study for this year is Mexico.
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Lindenhurst holds annual Oktoberfest
     The Village of Lindenhurst held its annual Oktoberfest, October 1, and while early morning showers almost caused a wash-out to the event, which eventually went off well. While crowds were thinner this year, all those who attended seemed to have a great time.
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St.Peters by the Sea School holds blessing of the animals
     The annual Blessing of the Animals event was held by St. Peters by the Sea School. Vincent LaMonte, a sixth grader and a Student Council Leader at St. Peter's is shown with his pet.
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Babylon Town Historical Society meets
     The newly chartered Babylon Town Historical Society held its first general meeting on November 15, at Babylon Town Hall in Lindenhurst.
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Holiday Cookie Contest set Nov. 30
     The Nathaniel Conklin House on Deer Park Avenue in Babylon Village is sponsoring a Holiday Cookie Contest, to be held Thursday, November 30.
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Islip Town pumpout boat deemed a success
     Islip Town Supervisor Eric M. Hofmeister and Town Board members announced that the Town's first pumpout boat has concluded its limited season with great success.
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Community Presbyterian Church blood drive Nov. 24
     Community Presbyterian Church, 1843 Deer Park Ave., Deer Park, will be holding a blood drive, Friday, November 24, 2 to 7 p.m. There will be free cholesterol screenings. For information call the Church at 631-242-0221.
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Bereavement Support Group
     CancerCare of Long Island is offering a free Spouse's/Partner's Bereavement Support Group for those who have lost a mate to cancer within the past year.
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Brentwood Freshman Center joins Breast Cancer Walk-a-Thon
     On Sunday, October 15, on the Jones Beach boardwalk, 32 Brentwood Freshman Center students, under the auspices of the BFC Honors Club, participated in the annual walk-a-thon in the fight to cure breast cancer. The students raised $860 for their efforts, as they joined thousands of other people on th
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Musicians wanted
     Music Socials for (no rock) talented players in blues, classical, Dixieland, folk, jazz, and swing is seeking people to help form cultural events.
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