July 16, 2009 RSS feed / Events & Bulletin

Singles Network Group meeting every Tuesday

Singles, ages 35 to 55 are needed to form private dinner networking socials with somethingincomon@yahoo.com. Socials will follow afterpeople network interests in a busi­ness, educational, cultural or sports-minded way. More...

Christ Episcopal Church in Babylon to host blood drive

Christ Episcopal Church in Babylon is hosting a blood drive on Thurs., July 30, 2:30 to 8 p.m. More...

Good Samaritan hosts Autistic Fair Aug. 15

An autistic fair, with lectures and information tables for parents and children, will be held Sat., Aug. 15, 10 a.m. to noon in the Guild Conference Center, Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center, 1000 Montauk Highway, West Islip. More...

The Buck Starts Here to end domestic violence

TheSuffolkCounty Coalition Against Domestic Violence (SCCADV) has launched its new fund-raising campaign, The Buck Starts Here to end domestic violence. Domestic violence is a crime that affects each and every member of society. More...

Vendors needed for Prince of Peace Fair

Vendors are wanted for the annual fall fair sponsored by Prince of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 800 Candlewood Rd., Brentwood, will be held Sat. Sept. 12. Therain date is Sat., Sept. 19. For information, call 631- 277-2417. More...

Babylon Tuna Tournament July 23 to 26

The Babylon Tuna Club's annual Invitational Fishing Tournament attracts top competitors, draws the community to the Municipal Dock in Babylon Village for entertainment and great deals on the catch of the day, and raises funds for charitable organiz More...

Classic car show held at Sagtikos Manor July 19

An antique and classic car show will be held Sun., July 19, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Sagtikos Manor, Montauk Highway, West Bay Shore. There will be awards, music, food and raffles. More...

Help for parents of picky eaters

(NU) - Every digestive system requires probiotics - essential bacteria - to function. However, picky eaters might not eat enough of the right kind of foods, leaving young systems depleted of good bacteria. More...

THE BEACON'S CALENDAR OF EVENTS

The following are a list of public meetings and special events for the coming week: FRIDAY, July 17 •Grandparents Class: 7-9 p.m., Good Samaritan Hospi­tal, 1000 Montauk Highway, West Islip. $20 one class. For info., call 376-4444. More...

Good Samaritan free community health fair Sunday, July 19

Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center will be hosting a free 50th anniversary Community Health Fair on Sun., July 19, 1 to 4 p.m. at St. John the Baptist High School Cafeteria 1170 Montauk Highway, West Islip, across the street from the hospital. More...

Fire Island Lighthouse Preservation Society meets every Thursday and Friday

Visit the Fire Island Lighthouse Preservation Society's Little Red Wagon, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., every Thursday and Friday during July and August on the front patio of the Fire Island Lighthouse Keeper's Quarters. More...

Leg. Gregory and Educators of Megan's Law present Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Program to be held at Copaigue Library

S.C. Leg. DuWayne Gregory (D- Amityville) announced that a special workshop, called Apple of My Eye I, will be presented by Educators of Megan's Law at the Copiague Library, 50 Deauville Blvd., Thurs., Aug. 6, 6 to 8 p.m. More...

Green Party Gathering set for August 5

On Wed., Aug.5, 7 p.m., the Babylon Green Party Gathering will feature a showing of Michael Moore's film, Sicko. The film uses humor to point out the sad state of medical coverage in the United States. More...

Craft vendors needed for Oktoberfest

Craft vendors are needed for an Oktoberfest to be held on Sat., Sept. 19 at Our Lady of Consolation Nursing & Rehabilitative Care Center, 111 Beach Dr., West Islip. For information, call 631-587-1600, extension 8357/8322. More...

N. Babylon Community Youth Servics to hold car wash

The North Babylon Community Youth Services will be having a car wash fundraiser to benefit the summer drama production of Thoroughly Modern Millie, Jr. The car wash will take place Fri., July 31 and Fri., Aug. 7 from 3 to 6 p.m. More...

Skills Unlimited annual golf tournament to be held Sept 14

The board of directors of Skills Unlimited, Inc. located in Oakdale and Ronkonkoma, announced that its 10th annual Golf Tournament for Mon., Sept. 14 will be held at the Hamlet Willow Creek Golf and Country Club in Mt. Sinai. More...

Informational videos available through New York State Department of Health

TheNew York State Department of Health has videos on a variety of health-related topics. Below are descriptions for some, which are available at a modest cost. More...