November 6, 2008 RSS feed / Events & Bulletin

THE BEACON'S CALENDAR OF EVENTS

The following are a list of public meetings and special events for the coming week: SATURDAY, Nov. 8 •Caregiver's Support group: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Good Samaritan Hospital, 1000 Montauk Highway, West Islip. To register, call 376-4444. More...

Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition to host annual spaghetti dinner fundraiser

Lucy and Mike Domingo,owners and operators of Café Il Villagio, 35 Deer Park Ave., Babylon Village, will again hold their annual spaghetti dinner benefiting the Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition. More...

Country western dance

The Long Island Country Music Association,. Inc. will be holding its monthly country western dance, Sat., Nov. 15, 7:30 p.m. to midnight at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 400 South Broadway, Lindenhurst. The band, Mary Lamont, will begin at 8 p.m. More...

West Islip Symphony Orchestra presents an afternoon of music

The West Islip Symphony Orchestra invites you to an afternoon of music to be held a the West Islip High School, Higbie Ln., West Islip on Sun., Nov. 16, 3 p.m. More...

Babylon Arts Council announces Latin and ballroom dance class

The Babylon Arts Council (BaCCA) is offering a Latin and ballroom dance class, Learn to Dance the Easy Way with Rico. Salsa, tango, and rumba your way to fun, fitness, style, and grace. More...

Skills Unlimited Chinese auction to be held

Skills Unlimited, Inc., a vocational training and mental health center, has scheduled a Chinese auction for Fri., Dec. 5 at 405 Locust Ave., Oakdale. The doors open for viewing at 6:30 p.m. and the auction will begin promptly at 7:30 p.m. More...

West Babylon Fire Department holding fundraiser

The West Babylon Fire Department's Rescue Unit will host a Pampered Chef and Cookie Lee Jewelry event, Sun., Nov. 9, 1 p.m. at 126 Arnold Ave., West Babylon. For addition information, go to:www. westbabylonfd.org. More...

Old-Fashioned Nite of Shopping,

Babylon Village Chamber of Commerce to hold its annual Old-Fashioned Nite of Shopping, Friday, December 5th, 5 to 9 pm on Deer Park Ave. & Main St. in BabylonVillage. More...

Ascension Lutheran Church craft fair Beacon

Ascension Lutheran Church, 33 Bay Shore Rd., Deer Park, will be holding a craft fair, Sat., Nov. 22, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be many gift items all of which are handmade. More...

Ancient Order of Hibernians to host Chinese auction

The Junior girls and boys of the Ancient Order of Hibernians in Babylon Village will be holding a Chinese auction at AOH Div 2, 27 Locust Ave., Babylon on Sun., Nov. 16, 3 p.m. For information, contact 631-242- 5966 or 516-796-8201. More...

Constantino Brumidi Lodge to sponsor Vegas night

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

Deer Park FD annual holiday parade

On Sat., ,Dec. 6, 6 p.m. the Deer Park Fire Department, community organizations and local businesses will hold the annual Holiday Parade. More...

Historical Society of Islip annual holiday house tour

The Historical Society of Islip Hamlet announced that its 15th annual Holiday Hosue Tour will be held Sun. Dec. 7, noon to 4 p.m. The Holiday House Tour had become a tradition in Islip. More...

Vendors wanted for St. Joseph Holiday fair

Vendors are wanted for a crafts fair and flea market to be held Sat. Nov. 22 at St. Joseph's Parish holiday fair, 39 North Carll Ave., Babylon. For information, call Terry at 631-669-0198 or Valerie at 631-236- 2222. More...

Village of Babylon

•Village of Babylon offices will be closed ands there will be no rubbish or garbage pick up Tues., Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans' Day. Residents cannot put rubbish or recycling out to the curb on holidays. More...

JFK Elementary School to hold Night of Shopping

The John F. Kennedy fifth grade committee, sponsored by the JFK PTA, will be holding its third annual Night of Shopping. More...

Dvorah West Chapter of Hadassah taking orders for 2009 Mah Jongg cards

The Dvorah West Chapter of Hadassah will be taking orders for 2009 Mah Jongg Cards which are selling for $7 for the regular cards and $8 for the large print cards. If you wish to place an order, call 631-667-9891. More...

BaCCA announces yoga classes

The Babylon Arts Council announced that it will hold the Art of Yoga. Join certified yoga instructor Carol A. Long, RYT, in practicing Kripalu yoga. More...

Free orientation to become NYS registered child day care provider

A free orientation session for those interested in becoming a NYS registered Child Day Care Provider through the Little Flower Day Care Network will be held Wed., Nov. 19, 9:45 a.m. More...

Music Lovers Club meeting and free concert

The Music Lovers Club will be holding its next meeting Mon., Nov. 24, 1 p.m. with a free concert following at 2 p.m. Kirby Jolly will be performing selections from the Baroque through the 20th century on his trumpet. More...

JFK annual spaghetti dinner

The JFK fifth grade annual spagetti dinner will be held Fri., Dec. 5. Your ticket includes a spagetti dinner, salad, beverage and a dessert. You can also participate in the Chinese auction, raffles and 50/50. More...

Mercy Inn seeking volunteers

The Mercy INN Soup Kitchen in Wyandanch, is in need of a person to pick up food early on Thursday mornings and someone to make a once a month mid-morning food pickup on a Monday. If you can help, call Kathy at 631-422-1420. More...

Senior citizen luncheon

The Presbyterian Church of Islip, 340 Main St., Islip, will serve a full-course lunch for senior citizens, age 55 and up, for $7.50 on Wednesdays at noon. You must register by 11 a.m. on the Monday before by calling 631- 581-1080. More...

Chinese auction at Deer Park VFW

St. Patrick's Episcopal Church of Deer Park, will be holding a Chinese auction at the Deer Park VFW Hall, 588 Long Island Ave., Sat. Nov. 8. The doors open 6:30 p.m. Admission is $5 and coffee and cake are included. More...

Fundraiser Saturday for WBSD music program

A fundraiser for the West Babylon music program and scholarships will be held Sat., Nov. 8 at the West Babylon Performing Arts Center at the high school. More...

Leg. Stern is collecting clothing and blankets for "Every Child's Dream"

S.C. Leg. Steve Stern (D-Huntington) 16th LD is collecting new or gently used coats, sweatshirts, sweaters and blankets for Every Child's Dream. More...

Town of Islip and Plaza Theatrical announces Willie Wonka

Islip Town Supervisor Phil Nolan has announced that the Town of Islip and Plaza Theatrical Productions will present Willie Wonka on Sat., Dec. 13, 2p.m., at the Town Hall West Auditorium, 401 Main St. in Islip. More...

BVAC presents poets Poetry in the Village program

On Sunday, December 14, 2 to 4 p.m., the Babylon Village Arts Council will present poets J.T. (Judy) Turek and Lorraine Conlin at the Babylon Public Library, 24 S. Carll Ave., Babylon Village. More...

Bay Shore Historical Society discussion program

At the next meeting of the Bay Shore Historical Society, Ray DiMaria will present a discussion program entitled How, What and Where to Collect and Long Island History. The meeting will be held Thurs., Nov. 20, 7:30 p.m. More...