February 7, 2008 RSS feed / Events & Bulletin

Babylon High Wall of Fame 2008

The Babylon Boosters Wall of Fame Committee began its search for the 2008 nominees. The Wall of Fame at Babylon High School honors past Panthers who have achieved excellence in athletics. More...

Gerald J. Ryan Outreach is one of several charities to be recipient of Annual Charity Golf Outing

Suffolk Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation's employees held their annual Charity Golf Outing on Oct. 23, 2007. This year the outing was held at Bethpage State Park's Blue Course with breakfast and dinner at the Carlyle on the Green. More...

Local Scholars

•Michael Thomas Monaco, of Lindenhurst, received high honors for the fall 2007 semester at McDaniel College, Westminster, Maryland. More...

Arthritis support group for seniors citizens in West Islip

An arthritis support group tailored for the needs of senior citizens, sponsored by the Arthritis Foundation, will meet Thurs., March 6, 12:30 to 2 p.m. at the West Islip Senior citizen Center, 90 Higbie Ln, West Islip. More...

Parents' Resource Center holding workshops

The Parents' Resource Center of the Deer Park School District offers community members an informal forum in which to discuss ideas and ask questions about any relevant issues or concerns they may have. More...

Lindenhurst Rescue hosts Comedy Nite

Lindenhurst Rescue is hosting its annual Comedy Nite, Sat., Feb. 9 at Lindenhurst Firemen's Pavilion. Doors open at 6 p.m. for the complete roast beef dinner, which includes beer, wine, soda and dessert in the $30 ticket price. More...

State Correctional Services seeks job applicants

Assemblyman Bob Sweeney has announced that the New York State Department of Correctional Services is recruiting applicants for the position of correction officer trainee. More...

Kayaker Tim Keen to host discussion

Renowned kayaker Tim Keen will discuss his upcoming kayak expedition from the Canadian highlands on Baffin Island 385 miles to Ellsmere Island at the fringe of the Artic Circle. The presentation will be held Sat., Feb. 16, 1 p.m. and Sun., Feb. More...

St. Joseph's Thrift Shop winter bag sale

St. Joseph's Thrift Shop, 40 Grove Pl., Babylon will be having a $4 winter bag sale, Mon., Feb. 11; Wed., Feb. 13 and Thurs, Feb. 14, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sale items include women's, men's and children's clothing, shoes and handbags. More...

Comedy-Drama “You Can't Take It With You”

The Synergy Ensemble Theatre Company, in conjunction with the Town of Islip Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs, presents George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart's comedy-drama You Can't Take It With You. More...

Film to explore Aging in America at Good Samaritan Hospital

The Gerontology Professionals of Long Island (GPLI) will present a viewing of the film, Aging in America: The Years Ahead. A discussion, with filmmaker Julie Winokur, will follow the viewing. More...

Anger management group

Family Service League's Iovino South Shore Family Center is offering a group for adults who are having difficulty with anger management. Learn how to manage your anger so you can better manage your life. More...

15K Run set, walkers and runners wanted

Runners and walkers of all ages and levels of ability are invited to test their training and endurance levels by being a part of the 11th annual Lazer, Aptheker, Rosella & Yedid Kings Park 15 Kilometer Run which will be held Sat. March 8, 9 a.m. More...

Bay Shore Historical Society exhibit - Images of BayShore

The Bay Shore Historical Society, 22 Maple Ave., Bay Shore, will reopen Sat. March 1. The society will be open Tuesdays and Saturdays, 2 to 4 p.m. More...

Brentwood students learn about tasty plants

Students in Jaime Bottcher's second grade class in Frank J. Cannon Southeast in the Brentwood School District recently learned about plants you can eat. More...

THE BEACON'S CALENDAR OF EVENTS

The following are a list of public meetings and special events for the coming week: SATURDAY, Feb. 9 •Bariatric Support Group: 9-10:30 a.m., Good Samaritan Hospital, 1000 Montauk Highway, West Islip. For info. call 376-4444. More...

Army Private Carmine Vene graduates

Army Pvt. Carmine Vene, the son of Vito Vene of Deer Park, has graduated from the Petroleum Supply Specialist Advanced Individual Training course at Fort Lee, Petersburg, Virginia. More...

Army announces promotion of members

Maj. Gen. Joseph J. Taluto, the Adjutant General for the State of New York, announced the promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capabilities for additions responsibility and leadership. More...

Babylon Schools seek professionals for participation in district wellness fair

In an effort to increase students' and adults' understanding of the importance of leading and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, the Babylon School District will be hosting their annual Wellness Fair on Friday, Feb. 29, from 6- 9 p.m. More...

Ghanem Foundation supports Good Shepherd Hospice's new inpatient center

The Elias and Jody Ghanem Charitable Foundation presented a check for $5,000 to Good Shepherd Hospice at the Holiday Lights of Love ceremony held at Astoria Federal Savings in Babylon. More...

Islip Art Museum call for artists

The Islip Art Museum is seeking proposals for installations and site-specific work for the Museum's Carriage House Project Space on the grounds of Brookwood Hall, 50 Irish Ln., East Islip. More...

Craft vendors wanted for Spring festival

Craft vendors are wanted for a spring festival, which will also include music, games and food, to be held Sat., May 17, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Paul's Reformed Church, 158 Phelps Ln., North Babylon. More...

Mac Computer meet

Free technical support/workshop lectures are being offered to all level of Macintosh computer users every third Monday, 7 to 9 p.m. at the Brentwood Library, Second Avenue and Fourth Street. More...

Kindergarten registration in West Babylon

Between Feb. More...

Black history program to be presented

The Mid-Island Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc. will present A Black history program entitled Forty Years After Dr. King's Death, Are We Moving Toward the Dream? More...

Our Lady of Consolation to sponsor blood drive

On Wednesday, Feb. 20, Our Lady of Consolation Nursing & Rehabilitative Care Center, in conjunction with Long Island Blood Services, will be sponsoring a blood drive between the hours of 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. More...

Brumidi Lodge to host Vegas night, Feb. 8

The Constantino Brumidi Lodge, 2075 Deer Park Ave., Deer Park is sponsoring a Vegas Night, Fri., Feb. 8. The doors open at 7 p.m. Food and drinks will be available. For more information, call 631-586-3928. More...

Parkinson's Association free meeting and discussion

The American Parkinson's Disease Association West Islip Support Group will hold a free meeting Thursday, Feb. 28, 1 to 3 p.m. at Homecare America, 144 Sunrise Hwy., West Islip. More...

West Babylon residents private or parochial transportation request

To West Babylon residents: In accordance with the laws of New York State, please be informed that all West Babylon students attending private or parochial schools and/or child care services (Carousel School or Angel Care-Our Lady of Grace only) for More...

Our Lady of Grace hosts Chinese auction

Our Lady of Grace Columbiettes will be holding a Chinese auction, Sat. March 29, 1 to 4 p.m. The doors open at noon. The cost of $5 per person includes 25 free tickets, dessert, coffee and tea. Hot dogs, soda and water will be $1 each. More...

AARP Lindenhurst monthly meetings

AARP Lindenhurst Chapter 580 meets the second Thursday of each month. Meetings are held at the American Legion Hall, 80 Herbert Ave., Lindenhurst at 11:45 a.m. For more information, call Vickie at 631-957-8556 or Celeste at 631-226- 4862. More...