August 27, 2009 RSS feed / Events & Bulletin

S.C. Leg. Barraga announces Senior Energy Assistance Program

Suffolk County Legislator Tom Barraga (R) West Islip recently announced that the Long Island Power Authority has created a $10 million dollar program to assist incomeeligible senior citizens pay their electric bills. More...

Long Island Musicians pay tribute to Harry Chapin, August 31

In these tough economic times, hunger is an even greater problem than usual on Long Island, with local food pantries and soup kitchens struggling to keep up with the need. On Mon., Aug. More...

Tanger Race/Walk to benefit BBCC October 11

On Sunday October 11, Tanger Outlets will be hosting its first “5K Run/Walk For A Cure,” benefiting the Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition. The event takes place at The Arches, 152 The Arches Circle in Deer Park. More...

Commodity Supplemental Food Program offers free food for seniors

The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (C.S.F.P.), funded by USDA, NYSDOH, and administered by Catholic Charities, is offering free food for seniors age 60 and over, who meet the guidelines. More...

Eastern Star to host Supermarket Bingo

TheOrder of the Eastern Star will host its semiannual Supermarket Basket Bash., Fri., Sept. 25 at the Amityville Masonic Lodge, 14 Avon Pl., Amityville. The doors open 6 p.m. and the first game will start at 7 p.m. More...

Craft vendors needed for fair to be held September 26

Craft vendors are wanted for the annual fall craft fair to be held by Westminster United Presbyterian Church, 109 Udall Rd., West Islip, Sat., Sept. 26, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Therain date is Sat., Oct. 3, also 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More...

West Islip Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary to hold Chinese auction

TheWest Islip Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary is now selling tickets for its upcoming Chinese auction to be held Fri., Oct. 16. Call 631-669-7202 for tickets. More...

Bay Village Civic Association to host Sophia’s Garden

The Bay Village Civic Association of the Village of Amityville will hold Sophia’s Garden “Green Market”, Sat., Sept. 12, 9 a.m. to noon. Heirloom tomatoes, lettuce and other organic produce will be available for purchase. More...

Boating Safety classes offered

Captree Power Squadron (a unit of United States Power Squadrons) will be conducting boating safety classes starting soon as listed below. More...

Fashion show and Chinese auction

Please join Dominican Village on Fri., Oct. 16 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. for the 3rd annual Fashion Show and Chinese Auction fund-raiser. Entrance fee of $40 includes: full dinner & dessert buffet, refreshments and fashion show. More...

Ombudservice seeks volunteers

Family Service league’s Ombudservice Program of Suffolk County is seeking volunteers to train as advocates for nursing home, adult home and assisted living facility residents. More...

BaCCA announces Writer’s Space Autumn Series

The Babylon Citizens Council on the Arts (BaCCA) will be offering its Writer’s Space Autumn Series. Join award-winning poet and published author Mindy Kronenberg for the workshop. More...

BBS annual Country Fair in Babylon Sept. 13

The 36th annual Country Fair, which will be held Sun., Sept. 13, kicks off at noon at the Gazebo in Argyle Park, Babylon Village, the site of continuous entertainment until 5 p.m. The rain date of the fair is Sun., Sept. 20. More...

THE BEACON’S CALENDAR OF EVENTS

The following are a list of public meetings and special events for the coming week: SUNDAY, Aug. 30 •Debtors Anonymous: 6:30 p.m., Ascension Lutheran Church, 33 Bay Shore Rd., Room 9, Deer Park. Free. For info., call 917-319-2819. More...

All Village Cocktail Party fund raiser to be held August 30

The All Village Cocktail Party fund raiser honoring Judy Skillen and benefiting the restoration of the Nathaniel Conklin House, will be held Sun., Aug. 30, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Lily Flanagan’s 345 Deer Park Ave., Babylon Village. More...

Babylon Day Unit meeting scheduled for September 2

The Babylon Day Unit of Suffolk County Homemakers will hold its first meeting of the new program year Wed., Sept. 2, 10 a.m. at Babylon Town Hall Annex, Phelps Lane, North Babylon. More...

Babylon Green Party Gathering to be held September 2

On Wed., Sept. 2, 7 p.m., the Babylon Green Party Gathering will feature folk legend Bob Westcott who has been called the “real deal.” Westcott has been performing his finger style guitar work for over 30 years. More...

Village of Babylon garbage and rubbish schedule for Labor Day

The Village of Babylon office will be closed and there will be no rubbish or garbage pick-up, Mon., Sept. 7 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Residents should not put rubbish or recycling out to the curb on holidays. More...

Ascension Lutheran Church annual Rally Day set for Sept. 13

Ascension Lutheran Church, 33 Bay Shore Road, Deer Park, will hold its annual Rally Day, Sun., Sept. 13, noon to 3 p.m. All are invited for a free picnic lunch in the backyard of the church that includes hot dogs, hamburgers, salads and desserts. More...

Amvets to host blood drive

AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary Post 18 is sponsoring a blood drive to be held Mon., Sept. 14, 2 to 9 p.m. at the Post, 141 Carleton Ave., East Islip. You must be 16 years old or older. More...

YES to conduct N.Y.S. mandated Reporter Classes

YES Community Counseling Center is approved by the New York State Department of Education to provide the State’s 2 hour certification training for mandated reporters of child abuse and neglect. More...

Amvets vendors needed for holiday craft vendor sale

Vendors are needed for a holiday craft and vendor sale to be held Sat., Nov. 14, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the AMVETS Hall, 141 Carleton Ave., East Islip, rain or shine. More...

Classic Car and Bike Show to be held September 13

The Long Island Cruizin For a Cure Classic Car and Bike Show will be held Sun., Sept. 13, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. assisted by Still Cruizin Car Club at the Capital One Building, 275 Broadhollow Rd., Melville at the Long Island Expressway and Route 110. More...

Last Hope Animal Rescue Bella Notte to be held Sept. 3

Lasthope Animal Rescue will be holding “Bella Notte”, an evening of Italian cuisine and “puppy love,” Thurs., Sept. 3, 6 to 9 p.m. at Sergio’s Restaurant, 5422 Merrick Rd., Massapequa. More...

Music Socials seeks trip leader volunteers for events

Musicsocials@yahoo.com is seeking trip leader volunteers to help form/run nonprofit music jams,cultural events and small serious band for talented 35 yearold and up, no rock, above beginners brass, reed, all types of string acoustic and karaoke sing More...

Unitarian Society Eclectic Cafe Open Mic night to be held

The Unitarian Society will be holding the Eclectic Cafe Open Mic night on Saturday at 7:30 p.m., and the performer at 8:30 p.m. Swing out with the Sunnyland Jazz Band as they perform classic jazz, vintage rarities and vocal novelties. More...