May 22, 2008 RSS feed / Events & Bulletin

Army Pvt. Christopher N. Edwards graduates

Army Pvt. Christopher N. Edwards has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Georgia. More...

BVAC member participates in Young Poets Mentoring Program

Christine Glynn, the youngest member of the Babylon Village Arts Council, has been selected to participate in the Young Poets Mentoring Program for Suffolk County under the direction of Dr. David B. Axlerod, Suffolk County Poet Laureate. More...

Village of Babylon

Babylon Village offices will be closed and there will be no rubbish or garbage pick up Mon., May 26, in observance of Memorial Day. Just a reminder to residents that they cannot put rubbish or recycling out to the curb on holidays. More...

Good Sam blood drive to be held May 28

Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center, 1000 Montauk Hwy., West Islip, will be holding a blood drive., Wed., May 28, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the Guild Conference Center. There will be a free gift for all donors. More...

Music Socials seeks acoustic guitarists

Music Socials is seeking above beginner guitarists into blues, classical, country, folk, contemporary, jazz and swing to form private, bring-a-dish openmic jams, small serious bands, socials, inside, concert events and group jams at outdoor free co More...

Islip Historical Society presents Norman Rockwell program

On March 25, the Historical Society of Islip Hamlet presented a program by Eva Greguski, of the Long Island Museum, on the life and artwork of Norman Rockwell. Shown with Greguski are society board members, left to right, S. Hantz-West, E. More...

Skills Unlimited golf tournament scheduled Aug.18

The Board of Directors of Skills Unlimited, inc., located in Oakdale and Ronkonkoma, has announced that they have made arrangements for its Ninth Annual Golf Tournament. It is scheduled for Mon., Aug. More...

Suffolk AHRC meeting June 10

Suffolk AHRC (Association for the Help of Retarded Children) will hold its annual meeting on Tues., June 10 at the Suffolk Chapter of the AHRC, 2900 Veterans Memorial Hwy., Bohemia. More...

THE BEACON'S CALENDAR OF EVENTS

The following are a list of public meetings and special events for the coming week: SUNDAY, May 25 •Debtors Anonymous: 6:30 p.m., Ascension Lutheran Church, 33 Bay Shore Road, Room 9, Deer Park. Free. For info., call 917-319-2819. More...

Travelers' Club meets and talks about China and Mao Tse Tung

April 21 meeting: Mao Tse Tung was the topic of the paper given by Nancy Newton. He was born in Hunan Province, China, on Dec. 26, 1893 and lived until 1976. He worked at various teaching jobs and was converted to Marxism in 1918. More...

WB students inducted into Honor Society

West Babylon Junior High School in the West Babylon School District celebrated its annual induction ceremony for the National Junior Honor Society on March 27. More...

Former Deer Park resident makes big news in film

William Lee, formerly of Duke Street Deer Park, has made his mark on the film world. On March 22, Lee's film Code Black was released worldwide from York Entertainment of Los Angeles, California. More...

Free diabetes foot screening June 5

Free foot education and foot screenings are being offered June 5, 4 to 7 p.m. at Southside Hospital's Health Institute, 301 East Main St., Bay Shore. More...

Patriot car wash June 1 and 8

The North Babylon Patriot United boys under 11 soccer team will host two car wash fundraisers. The dates are Sudays, June 1 and 8, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at M.G. Vedder Elementary School, 794 Deer Park Ave., North Babylon. More...

Islip Art Museum presents exhibit

The Islip Art Museum will present A Passion For Pixels, an exhibition which considers digital art in its many incarnations. More...

Ascension Lutheran dinner to be held June 1

Ascension Lutheran Church, 33 Bay Shore Rd., will serve a congregational dinner, Sun., June 1, 6 p.m. There is a suggested donation of $5. Proceeds will benefit Ascension's Youth Confirmation Camp. More...

Horsley recognized by SCCC

Suffolk County Community College recognizes that its pursuit of excellence is enhanced by the vision and commitment of Suffolk County's elected officials. More...

Earn your High School diploma

Adults over 21 can earn a high school diploma from the West Babylon or Kings Park School District through a free program offered through Wilson Technological Center. More...