THE BEACON'S CALENDAR OF EVENTS
      The following are a list of public meetings and special events for the coming week: FRIDAY, January 19 +Vegas Night: 7 p.m., Constantino Brumidi Lodge, 2075 Deer Park Ave. Food & drink available. For info. call 631-586-5429. +"Caring for your Baby" Class: 7-9:30 p.m., Good Samaritan Hospital...
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Moving On Widow and Widowers Group meeting to be held January 22
      Moving On, a widow and widowers group will meet Monday, January 22, 7:30 p.m. in the O'Connell Room of St. Joseph's Church, 39 North Carll Ave., Babylon. This group is for widowed people over 55 to meet in a social atmosphere for fun and companionship. Meetings include discussions, trips, parties a...
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Amvets Nite at the Races to be held February 10
      On Saturday, February 10, 7 p.m. AMVETS Post 18, 141 Carleton Ave., East Islip, is sponsoring a Nite at the Races which will include a roast beef dinner, dessert, coffee, tea, tap beer and soda. The donation is $8. For information call 631-581-5209 or 631-581-6913.
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South Oaks Hospital Alliance for the Mentally Ill meeting to be held January 25
      South Oaks Hospital invites families and friends of persons with mental illness to an informative meeting sponsored by The Alliance for the Mentally Ill, Thursday, January 25, 7 to 9 p.m. at South Oaks Hospital Chapel auditorium, 400 Sunrise Hwy., Amityville.
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Constantino Brumidi Lodge Valentine's Day Dance to be held Saturday, February 10
      The Ladies Auxiliary of the Constantino Brumidi Lodge #2211, 2075 Deer Park Ave., Deer Park, is sponsoring a Valentine's Day Dance, Saturday, February 10, 8 p.m. to midnight. The donation is $35 per person which includes a grand buffet dinner, open bar, dessert and coffee. Live music will be perfor...
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Supermarket Basket Bash to be held February 2
      Amityville Chapter #700 Order of the Eastern Star will be holding a Supermarket Basket Bash, Friday, February 2 at 14 Avon Pl., Amityville. The doors open 6:30 p.m. and the first game begins 7:30 p.m. Admission is $5 per person. Cake and coffee will be served.
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Islip Arts Council Free Winter Concert to be held Sunday, February 18
      The Islip Arts Council will present Canta Libre as part of the Free Winter Sunday Concerts at the Carriage House of the Bayard Cutting Arboretum, Montauk Highway, Great River, Sunday, February 18, 2 p.m. Seating is limited and is on a first-come basis. The concert is free, and seating tickets are...
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Raia's District Office has internship opportunities available for college and high school students
      For over 30 years the Assembly has provided an opportunity for college students to participate in our session intern program in Albany. The program provides opportunities for students to learn about New York's government process first hand. "I strongly encourage students to take advantage of this ...
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Legislator Steve Stern's county-wide senior citizen task force bill passes
      Suffolk County Legislator Steve Stern (DHuntington) 16th LD announced that his legislation creating a County-Wide Senior Citizens Task Force to study the present and future needs of senior citizens in Suffolk County was passed by the Legislature at the December General Session.
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Music Lovers Club meeting to be held January 29
      The Music Lovers Club will hold its next meeting, Monday, January 29, 2 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 350 Main St., Islip. Parking is on Church Avenue on the west side of the Church and on Smith Avenue on the East. Soprano Tracey Merritt will be performing. For information, call 631-277- 399...
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Legislator Stern meets with “The Men's Club” of the Suffolk YJCC
      Suffolk County Legislator Steve Stern (DHuntington) 16th LD and Chairman of the Veterans and Seniors committee recently met with The Men's Club of the Suffolk YJCC and hosted an open forum on the topic of economic development within the district. Legislator Stern discussed the Commack Road Corridor...
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Megan's Law volunteers needed
      Volunteers are needed to assist with general office duties. Candidates should be available for daytime hours and be positive, energetic and professional with good communication skills. A resume and three references are required.
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