January 1, 2009 RSS feed / Events & Bulletin

Babylon student-musicians inducted into prestigious society

Music honors were at an all-time high when Babylon High School celebrated the musical abilities of its students during the school's annual Tri-M Music Honor Society Induction Ceremony. More...

Babylon Memorial Grade School students helping to spread holiday cheer

Members of Babylon Memorial Grade School's Community Helpers Club volunteered their time to help spread holiday cheer during the Association for the Help of Retarded Children's (AHRC) holiday party. More...

K of C in Deer Park hosting Comedy Nite February 28

The Knights of Columbus of Deer Park will be holding a comedy night, Sat. Feb. 28, 2009, 7 p.m. The comedy night will be held in the council hall at 759 Long Island Ave., Deer Park, (just east of Deer Park Avenue). The cost will be $40 per person. More...

Babylon Homemakers to meet

The Babylon Day Unit of Suffolk County Homemakers will hold its next meeting, Wed., Jan. 7, 10 a.m. at Babylon Town Hall Annex on Phelps Lane, North Babylon. Refreshments and business meeting will follow. More...

Marines hold Toy Drive

On December 14, 2008 the United States Marines and Santa Claus were on hand for Argyle Auto Service's 1st Annual Toys for Tots Cruise. Well over 50 custom & classic cars & motorcycles were on display. More...

Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition moving

The Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition, a non-profit community health organization, needs help. The BBCC is moving its headquarters and needs a volunteer computer whiz to help them select and install a whole new computer system. More...

Free home repairs to eligible seniors

S.C. Leg. Lou D'Amaro announces a Suffolk-county funded program that offers free home repair services to senior citizens to help them maintain and stay in their homes. More...

Copiague Bethel A.M.E. Church to celebrate King birthday

Birthday celebration honoring the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. will be held on Mon., Jan. 19, 10 a.m. at Bethel A.M.E. Church, 20 Simmons St., Copiague. Lunch will be served after the celebration. More...

Copiague Kiwanis installs new members

The Kiwanis Club of Copiague installed two new members at a recent meeting. More...

THE BEACON'S CALENDAR OF EVENTS

The following are a list of public meetings and special events for the coming week: SATURDAY, Jan. 3 •Suffolk County Gray Panthers: 1 p.m., West Islip Public Library. For info., call 736-7875. 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...

Food drive to benefit St. Joseph's Parish Outreach

Coach Realtors in Babylon Village, conducted a holiday food drive to benefit the Outreach Food Pantry of St. Joseph's Parish. The response from the community was overwhelming and food packages filled the office's conference room. More...

Nine Babylon school students receive AP honors

The Babylon School District's Board of Education recently congratulated nine Babylon High School students for academic achievement in their Advanced Placement (AP) courses. More...

Basketball Free Throw contest

Our Lady of the Rosary Council #4428 will be sponsoring a Knights of Columbus Basketball Free Throw contest at St. Cyril's of Methodius Gym, 105 Half Hollow Rd., Deer Park, Sat., Jan. 17, 2009, 9 a.m. . More...

Yoga workshop January 10th

The Long Island Yoga Association will hold a workshop Sat., Jan 10, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 407 Main St., Farmingdale. More...

Woman's Club hosts champagne brunch

On Wed.. Nov. 12 a the home of Caroline D'Antonio, a party was held honoring Ellen Ricciuti, the chair of the Wednesday Bridge Group of the Amityville Woman's Club. More...

Student financial aid info available

Information on paying for college and financial aid is now available through the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC), according to Assemblyman Bob Sweeney. More...

Bay Shore students named National Merit Scholars

Bay Shore High School Principal Robert Pashkin announces that Jessica R. Cohen, David Rodriguez, Alanna D. Tuller, and Douglas C. Zangre have been named Commended Students in the 2009 National Merit Scholarship Program. More...

LHS to hold 40th reunion

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