July 30, 2009 RSS feed / Events & Bulletin

Gaspare Mannina celebrates 80th birthday...

Gaspare Mannina recently celebrated his 80th birthday and the 50th anniversary of becoming an American resident. More...

OTB employees "paws" for Dog Day

Suffolk County's OTB in Hauppauge recently held a "Take Your Dog To Work Day." The event was held June 26 and employees, and their dogs, seemed to enjoy the event. More...

Women of Substance Domestic Violence Organization to host tag sale

A tag sale will be held Sat., Aug. 1 and Sun., Aug. 2, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 209 Little East Neck Rd., West Babylon with all proceeds going to Women of Substance, Domestic Violence and Child Abuse Organization. More...

Deer Park Community Center to host Family Fun Day July 31

The Deer Park Community Center will be hosting Family Fun Day on Fri., July 31, 5 p.m. to dark. The day will consist of family games such as kickball, tug of war, volleyball and more. More...

Simpson United Methodist Church to sponsor free concert

Simpson United Methodist Church, 30 Locust Ave., Amityville, is once again sponsoring a free concert on the lawn featuring the Bay Big Band. Thisyear, they will also offer free hot dogs and iced tea. The concert will be held Tues., Aug. 11, 8 p.m. More...

Westminster United Presbyterian Church to hold craft fair

Westminster United Presbyterian Church will hold its annual fall craft fair, Sat., Sept. 26, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Therain date is Sat., Oct. 3. Thefair will be held at the Church at 109 Udall Rd., West Islip. For information, call 631-661-6740. More...

Long Island Yoga Association to hold workshop

TheLong Island Yoga Association will be holding a workshop, Sat., Aug. 8, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 407 Main St., Farmingdale. For more information, call 631- 261-1777 or online go to www. More...

Seventh-day Adventist Church to hold Vacation Bible School to begin August 17

The Seventh-day Adventist Church, 136 Fire Island Ave., Babylon, will be holding Vacation Bible School with a theme of Kids in the Kitchen, Mon., Aug. 17 to Sat., Aug. 22, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thisfree program is for ages three to 12. More...

Babylon Village Circa Boards

Do you own a historic home or business in Babylon Village that is at least 100 years old? If so, you may be eligible to apply for a Circa Board from the Village of Babylon Historical and Preservation Society. More...

For Information Church Information Call Bible School at W.I. Church of Christ

Call Vacation Bible School at the West Islip Church of Christ, 600 Montauk Highway, West Islip, will be held Aug. 13 and 14, 1 to 4 p.m. and Aug. 15, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. More...

Annual Boyle Memorial Bike Ride set for Aug.16

The 4th annual Caitlin Boyle Memorial Bike Ride is set for Sun., Aug. 16, at 10 a.m. Thebike ride totals 6 miles and begins and ends at the Park Avenue parking lot of the Babylon Grade School in Babylon Village. More...

Annual "Stop World Hunger: Tennis Tournament

The 29th annual Stop World Hunger Tennis Tournament will be taking place between Aug. 29 and Nov. 8. Divisions are set up according to ability levels and geographic locations. More...

THE BEACON'S CALENDAR OF EVENTS

The following are a list of public meetings and special events for the coming week: SATURDAY, Aug. 1 •Gray Panthers of Suffolk County: 1 p.m., West Islip Library. Age & youth working for social & economic justice. More...

Local resident promoted in NY National Guard

Maj. Gen. Joseph J. Taluto, the Adjutant General for the State of New York, announced the promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capabilities for additional responsibility and leadership. More...

Deer Park's Ss. Cyril Methodius R.C. Church recognized for "Greening the Faith"

Ss. Cyril & Methodius R.C. Church, Deer Park has been recognized in a report issued by the Sustainability Institute at Molloy College, which coordinated with Long Island Interfaith Environment Network. More...

Lindenhurst Village acquires emergency portable generator

With the assistant of Assemblyman Robert Sweeney in obtaining a New York State Community Assistance Grant, the Village of Lindenhurst has purchased a mobile Triton MMG55 - 50 KW John Deer emergency generator. More...

BBCC seeks volunteers

The Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition provides education, referrals and direct patient services to all Babylon Township residents coping with breast or gynecological cancer treatment. More...

Mercy INN Soup Kitchen in need of volunteers

The Mercy INN Soup Kitchen in Wyandanch is in need of a volunteer to pick-up food in the West Islip area early on Thursday mornings. If you can help, call Kathy at 631-422-1420. More...

Swim to benefit Juvenile Diabetes

Waves of Hope, the Amityville two-mile open-water swim along the Great South Bay shoreline, will benefit juvenile diabetes and will be held Mon., Aug. 17. Go to www.wavesofhopeswim.org for information on being a swimmer or sponsor. More...

Vendors wanted for parking lot fair

Vendors are wanted for the parking lot fair to be held Sat. Sept. 12, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 111 Nassau Ave., Islip. The cost is $30 per space. For information, call Sharon at 631-884-1948. More...

BBS looking for books for annual Country Fair

If anyone has any books that they wish to donate to the Babylon Beautification Society for the Country Fair, please contact Pat Farrell at 631-666-5447 or email Carol Krollage @ ckrollage@yahoo. com. The fair will be held Sun., Sept. More...

Barraga pens 500 signatures in re-election bid for County Legislature

S.C. Leg. Tom Barraga (R) West Islip has been walking door to door in his district for the last month and has personally obtained 500 signatures to help qualify for placement on the November Ballot. More...

Grandma's Attic rummage sale Aug. 22

A "Grandma's Attic" rummage sale will be held at Westminster United Presbyterian Church, 109 Udall Rd., West Islip, Sat., Aug. 22, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tables are available for the donation fee of $20. The sale will be held rain or shine. More...

Temple Sinai takes part in Salute to Israel parade

Members of Temple Sinai of Massapequa and Amityville took part in the Salute to Israel parade held May 31 on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. This is the third year that the temple took part in the event. More...

Fire Island Lighthouse events

TheFire Island Lighthouse will hold National Lighthouse Day with reduced tower tour fees all day and free children's program, Fri., Aug. 7. Contact the lighthouse for times. On Sat., Aug., 8, 6:30 to 11 p.m. More...

BHS 30th reunion Aug. 1

Babylon High School's 30th reunion will be held Sat., Aug. 1, 7 p.m. at Housers on Fire Island. There will be a cash bar and band. A classmate, Brian O'Handley, is a partner in the ownership of Housers. More...

Good Samaritan Hospital to hold blood drive August 1

Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center will hold a blood drive., Sat., Aug., 1, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Guild Conference Center of the Hospital at 1000 Montauk Highway, West Islip. An additional donation day is Wed., Sept. 9, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. More...