December 18, 2008 RSS feed / Events & Bulletin

Aid for victims of domestic violence - paper products and cleaning supplies needed

One out of every three women will be the victim of domestic violence at some point in their lives. The Suffolk County Coalition Against Domestic Violence houses 16 women and children at the Safe Harbor Shelter. More...

Suffolk County Coalition Against Domestic Violence offers services

The Suffolk County Coalition Against Domestic Violence offers a comprehensive program of shelter and non-residential supportive services for victims of dating and domestic violence. More...

Lindenhurst class of 1969 40th high school reunion

A 40th reunion weekend is planned for either the last weekend in July 2009 or the first weekend in Aug. 2009. More...

Important information regarding WRAP recycling calendar

The Islip Town 2008 WRAP Recycling Calendar contains inaccurate collection dates for the month of December. The 2009 recycling calendar has been mailed to residences and includes the accurate information for recyclable collection in December 2008. More...

Supv. Nolan unveils new compressed natural gas garbage truck vehicle - will reduce noise, air pollution

Garbage collection is about to get a whole lot quieter - and better for the environment -thanks to the new Compressed Natural Gas Side-Arm Garbage Truck Islip Town has acquired, Supv. Phil Nolan announced. More...

West Babylon health care advocate honored at Suffolk County Minority Health Summit

West Babylon resident and health care advocate, Stacy Villagran, was recognized last month at the Suffolk County Minority Health Summit for her dedication, commitment, and support of community-based initiatives and minority health improvement proje More...

Supv. Nolan, Town Board commend 50 year firefighters

Islip Town Supv. Phil Nolan, shown, fourth from left, and the Town Board recently commended three Bay Shore firefighters for 50 years of dedicated service protecting the Town of Islip. More...

THE BEACON'S CALENDAR OF EVENTS

The following are a list of public meetings and special events for the coming week: FRIDAY, Dec. 19 •Caring for Your Baby Class:7-9:30 p.m., Good Samaritan Hospital, 1000 Montauk Highway, West Islip. $20, 1 class. More...

Nutcracker Tickets - a holiday classic for all

Dancing snow flakes, Sugar Plum Fairy, Queen Rat and a magical Nutcracker come together in one unforgettable Christmas Eve night in Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's ballet, The Nutcracker. More...

Babylon Town Tax Receiver notifies of first half taxes due

Babylon Town Tax Receiver, Corinne DiSomma, stated that 2008/2009 first half taxes are due and payable in her office at 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, on or before Sat., Jan. More...

Audubon Society bird walk to be held

The South Shore Audubon Society will be conducting a bird walk at the Massapequa Preserve from 9:30 a.m. to noon on Sunday, December 21. Bring binoculars. More...

Camp Sunshine to hold annual fundraiser Polar Dip

Camp Sunshine will present the second annual Long Island Polar Dip: time for Freezin' for a Reason, Sat., Feb. 28, 2009, 2 p.m. at James Caples Memorial Park Beach, Amityville, at the southern end of Bay View Avenue. More...

Ascension Lutheran Church holiday worship hours

Ascension Lutheran Church, 33 Bay Shore Rd., Deer Park, invites the community to worship on Christmas Eve, 3:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 10:45 p.m. All services include Holy Communion and special music. More...

Leg. Stern secures downtown revitalization grant for Greenlawn LTD.

S.C. Leg. Steve Stern (D-Huntington) 16th L.D., has secured a $35,000 award for Downtown Revitalization Santa's Place Great Stocking Holiday Ties for We Gift Wrap One Shore Directions: More...

Leg. D'Amaro informs Babylon seniors about Suffolk County's Free Home Chore Program

S.C. Leg. Lou D'Amaro would like to inform Babylon senior citizens about a Suffolk County funded program that offers free home repair services to senior citizens to help them maintain and stay in their homes. More...

Domestic violence help available

The Suffolk County Coalition Against Domestic Violence offers a comprehensive program of shelter and non-residential support services for victims of domestic violence. Help is available. More...