February 28, 2008 RSS feed / Events & Bulletin

Spring workshops coming

The North Babylon Community Youth Services is sponsoring a spring workshop program for elementary youth that will run for 6 weeks starting on Mon., April 14. More...

Help at LI Crisis Center

Anyone who has experienced a loved one suffering from addiction knows all too well that it affects more people than just the addicted; everyone close to a person addicted to drugs or alcohol feels the effects. More...

Sign-up for e-blasts on DPSD new community website

Are you a resident of the Deer Park School District? Would you like to stay apprised of important issues that not only affect the schools, but the community at-large? More...

Safe boating course comes to Babylon Library in April

The New York State Boating Safety Course will be held Saturdays, April 5, 12, 19 and 26, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Babylon Public Library, 24 South Carll, Ave., Babylon at 631-669-1624. More...

Jewish Scout committee to hold service at Beth Sholom tomorrow

On Fri., Feb. 29, 8 p.m. the Suffolk County Council Jewish Committee on Scouting will host Scout Shabbat Service for all Scouts at Congregation Beth Sholom, 441 Deer Park Ave., Babylon. More...

Johnson encourages students to take part in annual Green Contest

State Senator Owen H. Johnson (4th Senate District, Babylon), is encouraging local students to participate in the Senate's 17th annual I*MA*GREEN*NATION Celebration, a statewide competition that encourages student awareness of environmental issues. More...

Catholic School band concert Mar. 9

The 2008 Long Island Catholic School Honor Band Concert will be held Sun., March 9, 1 p.m. at St. Anthony High School, 275 Wolf Hill Rd., Huntington Station. More...

Stern hosts forum on unclaimed funds

S.C. Leg. Steve Stern (D-Huntington) 16th LD, Chairman of the Veterans and Seniors Committee, recently held an unclaimed funds forum with Michael Caplice, More...

LOCAL SCHOLARS

•The following Bay Shore residents have been named to the dean's list at the University of Delaware for the fall 2007 semester: Jessica Danielle Fraser and Samantha Lynn Garafola. More...

United States Power Squadron offering safe boating courses

The Adult and Young Boaters Public Safe Boating Course will be offered weekly this spring at the East Islip Middle School cafeteria, 100 Redman St., Islip Terrace beginning, Wednesday, March 5, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. More...

WI Symphony Orchestra to hold winter concert

The West Islip Symphony Orchestra invites you to its winter concert, From Dance to Romance. The program will be spotlighting members of the orchestra: Artunian Trumpet Concert, More...

Islip Historical Society offers program on Norman Rockewell

The Historical Society of Islip Hamlet is presenting a program on Norman Rockwell by art curator Eva Greguski, Wed. March 26, 7 p.m. at the Islip Public Library, 71 Monell Ave. The public is welcome to attend. For information, call 631-277-4895. More...

Sponsors needed for annual Duck Race

The Long Island Chapters of Deborah Hospital Foundation are seeking local sponsors for their Fourteenth Annual Deborah Duck Day. The event will be held Sat. June 7, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. More...

THE BEACON'S CALENDAR OF EVENTS

The following are a list of public meetings and special events for the coming week: FRIDAY, Feb. 29 •Pain Management Support: 2-3 p.m., Good Samaritan Hospital, 1000 Montauk Highway, West Islip. For info. call 376-444. More...

Stop World Hunger spring tennis tournament

Stop World Hunger, Inc. has announced its schedule of tennis events for the spring. This is the 28th year of tennis programs to stop hunger on the local and international levels. More...

DPSD to hold Parent 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...

WB PTA to hold auction

The West Babylon Junior High PTA will host its first annual auction, Wed., March 12 in cafeteria A. The doors will open 6 p.m. and all monies raised will go toward events for all students to enjoy. More...

Brentwood students celebrate Chinese New Year

Kindergarten students from Pine Park Elementary School in the Brentwood School District recently celebrated the Chinese New Year. Mr. Kosta and his art students created art inspired by the Chinese New Year. More...

BBCC to hold fundraiser walk

Love to walk? Want to walk for a good cause? Join the Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition at an orientation and informational meeting for potential walkers in the upcoming LI2DAY Breast Cancer Walk. More...

Green Party sets its March/April calendar

•On Wed., March 5, 7 p.m., the Babylon Green Party gathering will feature Patricia Burkhart of the Friends of Edgewood Preserve talking about the proposed NYS DOT Long Island Truck to Rail Intermodal (LI TRIM) project in the Brentwood Hamlet More...

St. Patrick's Day celebration to aid Our Lady of Miraculous Medal outreach in Wyancanch

The Bob Morris Irish Band will host its eighth annual St. Patrick's celebration on Sun., March 2, 3 to 6 p.m. at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church parish hall, 1434 Straight Path, Wyandanch. Also featured will be Fr. More...

Coast Guard Auxiliary holds Change of Guard ceremony

The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 1-4 of Lindenhurst held its annual Change of Command celebration recently. The event was held at the Bergen Point Country Club in West Babylon. Sworn in as Flotilla Commander was Dan Masterson of Lindenhurst. More...

Bay Shore students take part in NYSSMA

Two Bay Shore High School students participated in the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) All-State Music Festival in Rochester. More...

Social group forming

Somethingincommon2005@yahoo.com for ages 35 to 55 is forming socials for those who partake or are members of groups in a business, cultural, active sports way. The group networks its skills. More...

Veterans organize tour of Normandy in June

The fraternal Military Association of USA will tour the Normandy Invasion Beaches, London, Paris, Bastogne, Brussels, Amsterdam and more June 17 to 29. The group will leave from JFK airport. More...

Brentwood teacher receives literacy award

JoAnn Tomasino, Special Education Teacher in the Brentwood Union Free School District recently received the Friend of Literacy award from the Nassau Reading Council. The ceremony took place on October 11 at Adelphi University. More...

Be a part of the Beacon's Public Forum

The Beacon invites readers to present their views, ideas and issues. Please submit letters to the editor to us at 65 Deer Park Ave., Babylon, NY 11702. More...