CALENDAR OF EVENTS
      The following are a list of public meetings and special events for the coming week: SATURDAY, October 20 •Bariatric Support Group: 9-10:30 a.m., Good Samaritan Hospital, 1000 Montauk Highway, West Islip. For time & info. call 376-4444.
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Town offers assistance to homeowners in filing for property tax rebate
      Receiver of Taxes, Corinne DiSomma would like to inform homeowners that the deadline to file for the 2007 New York State Property Tax Rebate Check is Friday, November 30, 2007. Any homeowner needing assistance with their application, which is required to receive the rebate, may contact the Wyandan...
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Live Poets Society to host writing workshop series
      The Live Poets Society will be holding its 2007 Saturday Poetry Writing Workshop Series, October 20 and 27 and November 3, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Society of South Suffolk, 28 Brentwood Rd., Bay Shore.
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Sisterhood of Sinai Reform Temple to host annual sale
      The Sisterhood of Sinai Reform Temple will hold its annual Judaica Sale on Sundays, November 4 and 11, 9 a.m. to noon and Tuesday November 13, 5 to 8 p.m. You can shop for special Judaica items for the upcoming holidays. There is a large selection of gifts for all your friends and family members. ...
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Fund haunted house to be held October 26
      A haunted house fundraiser will be held Friday, October 26 and Saturday, October 27, 6:30 to 11 p.m. and on Halloween night, Wednesday, October 31, 7 to 10 p.m. at Andrea's, 841 Udall Rd., West Islip. The donation is $5 with all proceeds going to West Islip's Lionheart Fund.
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Our Lady of Lourdes semi-annual drive November 9
      Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Outreach, 455 Hunter Ave, West Islip, is holding its semi-annual blood drive, Friday, November 9, 3:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Parish Center. There will be free cholesterol testing for all donors. To donate you must be between the ages of 17 and 75, weigh 110 pounds or more ...
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Senior Pop Orchestra of Long Island to host free concert November 11
      The Senior "Pop" Orchestra of Long Island, under the direction of Joseph Manso, will perform a free concert of light classics, Broadway show tunes and popular music, Sunday, November 11, 2 p.m. at Lindenhurst High School, 300 Charles St., Lindenhurst. No tickets are necessary for this free perform...
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Witnesses sought in accident killed TOB worker
      Suffolk County Detectives are looking for witnesses to an accident in which a Town of Babylon employee, Ryan Horodnicki, fell off a Dodge Ram truck at 10:50 a.m. at Overlook Beach parking lot. Horodnicki, 20 years of age was found lying on the pavement. He was airlifted by helicopter to the hospit...
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Brentwood HS students to display art work
      Three Brentwood High School students, Elaine Vuong, Moises Contreras and Jianna Garcia, worked under the art direction of Nick Groudas, East Middle School art teacher, to produce paintings to the theme Expressions on Global Warming and Other World Issues.
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Haunted House Tour Oct. 26
      The Methodist Youth Fellowship will be having their annual haunted house on Friday, October 26, 6:30 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, October 27, 5 to 9 p.m. at 21 James St., Babylon. Tickets will be on sale at the door. Discounts will be available for group sales. Call 631- 804-7033 for more information o...
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Amvets Ladies Auxiliary craft fair and vendor sale to be held November 3
      AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary Post 18 will be sponsoring a holiday craft and vendor sale to be held Saturday, November 3, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at AMVETS Post #18 Hall, 141 Carleton Ave., East Islip. For further information, call Dottie at 631- 277-2144 or Marion at 631-581-5209.
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Ascension Lutheran Church classes to begin November 4
      Pastor Dennis O'Rourke of Ascension Lutheran Church in Deer Park, 33 Bay Shore Rd., has announced the next Lutheran Basics classes. Persons who are interested in learning what it means to be a Lutheran Christian, are invited to attend a series of three session on Sundays, November 4, 11 and 18, 7:...
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St. Paul's rummage sale to be held November 3
      St. Paul's Reformed Church is holding its semiannual rummage sale, Saturday, November 3 from 10 a.m. until 3 pm. Items include new and used clothing, baby items, footwear, tools, kitchen items, jewelry, books, attic treasures, and more. Come early for the best selection. St. Paul's is located at 1...
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Historical Society of Islip Hamlet host program Oct. 25
      Last month, the Historical Society of Islip Hamlet hosted a program by Gene Horton entitled So You Think You Know L.I.. The group's next program will be presented on Thursday, October 25. For more information call 631-277-4895 or visit www. isliphamlet history. org.
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Brentwood High School students accepted to Heckscher-Usdan Student Art Institute
      Cristalina De Nicola and Ivette Mercado of Brentwood High School in the Brentwood Union Free School District have been accepted into the Heckscher-Usdan Student Art Institute. Only 15 young artists were selected from a competitive portfolio review and interview process. These institute scholars wi...
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Synergy and Town of Islip to present Deathtrap
      The Synergy Ensemble Theater Company in conjunction with the Town of Islip Department Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs are presenting Ira Levin's mystery thriller, Deathtrap. Evening performances will be held November 2, 3, 9, 10, 16 and 17 at 8 p.m. Matinee performances are November 4 and ...
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Vendors wanted
      Vendors are wanted for the Church of St. Joseph holiday fair, Carll Avenue, Babylon, Saturday, November 17. This will be a crafts fair and flea market. For information, call Terry at 631-669-0198 or Valerie at 631-236- 2222.
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Deer Park H.S. and Chartwells spaghetti dinner to be held October 25
      Deer Park High School and Chartwells invite you to their second annual spaghetti dinner benefitting Backpack Buddies, an organization that feeds hungry children, Thursday, October 25, 5 p.m. at the Deer Park High School cafe, 30 Rockaway Ave., Deer Park. Dinner includes, spaghetti dinner including...
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Farmingdale Univertsity to hold blood drive Oct. 31
      Farmingdale State College and Long Island Blood Services are sponsoring a community blood drive on Wednesday, October 31, 10:30 a.m. to 7p.m. on the Farmingdale State campus in Roosevelt Hall's Multi- Purpose Room. The college is located on Route 110.
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Livingston Center of Babylon to host Aquarium trip Nov.9
      The Livingston Center of Babylon is sponsoring a trip to the Aquarium in Riverhead on November 9. the group will be leaving Babylon at 8:30 a.m. and returning at about 5 to 5:30 p.m. The cost to you will be $17, which must be paid by October 26. This fee covers everything except your lunch. Make c...
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Ladies Auxiliary Post 94 Halloween costume party be held October 26
      Ladies Auxiliary Post 94, located at 22 Grove Pl., Babylon is holding a Halloween costume party Friday, October 26, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. There will be food, a full bar, dancing and prizes for best costume. The cost is $25 per person. Call Barbara for tickets at 631-648-0511.
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Sinai Reform Temple of Bay Shore to hold multi-family garage sale October 28th
      Sinai Reform Temple of Bay Shore will be holding a multi-family garage sale on October 28, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be many items to choose from in every category. Sinai Reform Temple is located at 39 Brentwood Rd., Bayshore. For more information call the Temple's office at 631-665-5755.
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Constantino Brumidi Vegas Night to be held October 26
      The Constantino Brumidi Lodge, 2075 Deer Park Ave., Deer Park is sponsoring a Vegas Night, Friday, October 26. The doors open at 7 p.m. Food and drinks will be available. For more information, call 631-586-3928.
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West Islip Library hosts Star rebate program October 25
      Assemblyman Phil Boyle and a representative of the New York State Taxation and Finance Department will jointly host an informational forum at the West Islip Public Library, 3 Higbie Ln., Thursday,October 25, 7 p.m. concerning the STAR Middle-Class Rebate program.
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Jewish Centre of Bay Shore to sponsor Klezmer Festival Sunday, October 28
      The Jewish Centre of Bay Shore will be sponsoring a Klezmer Festival at the Temple, 34 North Clinton Ave., Bay Shore, on Sunday, October 28. Refreshments will be served at 3:15 p.m. and the concert will be held at 4 p.m. The cost is $15 per adult and $5 for children ages nine to 13. Please RSVP by...
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Youth Enrichment Services offers tutors
      Youth Enrichment Services, Inc.(YES) is offering free tutoring for children in Bay Shore, Brentwood, Central Islip and West Islip. YES also needs volunteer tutors to help children in Bay Shore, Brentwood, Central Islip and West Islip. For information, call Melissa at 631-587-5172, extension 330.
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Long Island Banjo Society to hold musical Fridays
      The Long Island Banjo Society, a not-for-profit organization, has been providing Long Islanders with old-time banjo music for more than 40 years. The group will perform every Friday, 8 p.m. at the VFW Hall, 270 Trouville Rd., Copiague for free. Beginner, advanced and professional banjo players are...
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Unitarian Universalist Society to meet October 21
      The Unitarian Universalist Society of South Suffolk, 28 Brentwood Rd., Bay Shore will present Amy Glenn on Sunday, October 21, 10 a.m. for a special focus on the work of the late professor of mythology, Joseph Campbell. Glenn ties together Campbell's work on human love with another key focus of fo...
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International Chinese Auction to be held October 28th
      The Dvorah West Chapter of Hadassah is sponsoring an international (Chinese auction, Sunday, October 28 at the American Legion hall, 22 Grove St., Babylon. Entry tickets are $5 each and extra cards are $1 each. There are special raffles for larger prizes. The doors open 6 p.m. For information call...
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Senior citizens urged to get flu shots
      Suffolk County Legislator Steve Stern (D-Huntington) 16th LD, Chairman of the Veterans & Seniors Committee, is urging all those at high risk of serious influenza and complications and those whose occupations make them likely to spread influenza, to get flu shots.
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TOB and WBSD hosting free concert October 27
      The Town of Babylon Department of Human Services in conjunction with The West Babylon School District, The Suffolk Center on the Holocaust, Diversity and Understanding and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. - Suffolk County Alumnae Chapter will present A Concert for Darfur, Saturday, October 27, 7 p...
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