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Events & Bulletin March 8, 2007
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THE BEACON'S CALENDAR OF EVENTS
      The following are a list of public meetings and special events for the coming week: MONDAY, March 12 +Babylon School Board: 8:15 p.m., budget meeting, Babylon Junior-Senior High School library. For info. call 893-7925. +Babylon Town Planning & Development: 7 p.m., call for location. 957- 3...
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Moving On group to meet March 19
      Moving On, a widow and widowers group will meet Monday, March 19, 7:30 p.m. in St. Joseph's Church, the O'Connell Room, 39 North Carll Ave., Babylon. This is an organization for widowed people over 55 to meet in a social atmosphere for fun and companionship. Meetings include discussions, trips, par...
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Brentwood North students spaghetti dinner
     Students in Brentwood's North East Elementary School recently enjoyed a spaghetti dinner cooked and served to them by their teachers. Over 200 parents, students and teachers attended the sweetheart dinner.
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Half Hollow Hills confronts An Inconvenient Truth
      The Half Hollow Hills School District recently hosted a free showing to students and community members in which former Vice-President Al Gore's documentary, An Inconvenient Truth, was viewed and discussed. Guest speaker Dr. Luisa from SUNY Stony Brook enlightened the audience with her commentar...
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Bay Shore physical education teacher presented with 2006 professional award
      Suffolk Zone Award Winner Ted Nagengast, Bay Shore Middle School physical education teacher, was presented with the 2006 Professional of the Year Award by the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. This award is presented annually to an individual for cont...
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Parents seminar to be held March 14
      The Parents Resource Center of the Deer Park Schools will be holding a parent seminar, Wednesday, March 14, 9:30 to 11 a.m. Review life experiences, share common concerns, brainstorm and seek out practical solutions to support and nurture our children's development. The program will be hosted by An...
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Brentwood Elementary students celebrate Black History month
      Second graders in Brentwood's Frank J. Cannon Southeast Elementary School recently enjoyed peanut butter they made themselves! In celebration of Black History Month, students in Sabrina Capasso's class learned about George Washington Carver and his many inventions for peanuts.
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Bay Shore Historical Society presents slide program
      Ray DiMaria will present a slide program 'Old Houses of Bay Shore - Part 1 at the Bay Shore Historical Society meeting Thursday, March 15, 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Bay Shore-Brightwaters Library, 1 S. Country Rd., Brightwaters, and is open to the public at no charge. Refreshments w...
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Bay Shore High School Drama Club presents Singin' in the Rain to be shown March 15
      The Bay Shore High School Drama Club is pesenting Singin' in the Rain, Thrusday, March 15, 7 p.m. and Friday March 16 and Saturday, March 17, 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 per per
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Stop World Hunger annual Tennis Tournament to be held April 1 and June 10
      Stop World Hunger, Inc. welcomes recreational tennis players from all across Long Island to participate in its 27th year of tennis activities. It' s an opportunity to have some fun and contribute to an important cause. Funds are raised to help Catholic Relief Services feed God's hungry children in ...
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American Association of University Women meeting to be held March 19
      The American Association of University Women Islip Area Branch will hold its monthly meeting Monday, March 19, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the Bay Shore/Brightwaters Library, One South Country Rd., Brightwaters on Women in Government. There will be a panel discussion with Town Councilwoman Jacqueline A.
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Long Island Sportsman Association Vegas night to be held March 16
      The Long Island Sportsman Association is sponsoring a Vegas night, Friday, March 16 at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 588 Long Island Ave., Deer Park. The doors open at 7 p.m. There will be Roulette, Blackjack, Craps and Beat the Dealer. Food and drinks will be available. For more information call, ...
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American Legion Auxiliary Unit 94 to host breakfast with the Easter Bunny Sunday, March 24
      On Saturday, March 24, the Babylon American Legion Auxiliary will host breakfast with the Easter Bunny at the Babylon American Legion Post, 22 Grove Pl., Babylon. There will be two seatings, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Donations will be $5 for adults. Children under age 12 are free.
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Our Lady of Grace Church Fashion Show to be held Friday, April 20
      The Columbiettes of our Lady of Grace Church in West Babylon, will be holding a fashion show Friday, April 20, 7 to 11 p.m. at Villa Monaco, 778 Montauk Hwy., West Islip. The cost is $35 per person. For tickets and information, call 631-888-0232.
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Deer Park Pre-K available
      The Deer Park School District offers a Pre-Kindergarten program (Pre-K) for four-year-old children residing in the Deer Park School District. The Deer Park Pre-K program, which is conducted at the Abraham Lincoln School, is a state-funded program. Students must meet income qualifications, must have...
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Island Philharmonic to perform March 30 and April
      With the added support of the Patchogue community, the Long Island Philharmonic will perform a mostly Mozart program at three different Long Island concert halls between March 30 and April 1.
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honors Islip Area Branch
      Assemblywoman Ginny Fields (D-Oakdale) recently presented a citation to the American Association of University Women Islip Area Branch from the New York State Assembly recognizing and commending its 125th anniverary.
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Dahlia Society class to be held March 15
      The Long Island Dahlia Society will hold special beginner's class on growing dahlias, Thursday, March 15, 7 p.m. in the Carriage House at the Bayard Cutting Arboretum on Montauk Highway in East Islip. Admission is free and there will be refreshments after the class. In addition, after refreshments,...
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Van Gogh art inspires Brentwood students
      Under the direction of Timothy Kosta, Hemlock Park Elementary students in the Brentwood School District recently created pieces of artwork inspired by the famous artist, Vincent Van Gogh. The Brentwood Art Department and the students alike are proud of their artistic accomplishments.
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