September 24, 2009 RSS feed / Events & Bulletin

Sumpwams Garden Club news

The Sumpwams Garden Club held a flower show at the West Islip Library on Fri., Sept. 11 and Sat., Sept. 12. The show’s theme was Autumn in New York. More...

Good Samaritan Hospital resident receives highest national score

A recent graduate from Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center’s Emergency Medicine Residency Program, Genevieve McGerald, DO, earned the highest score in the national emergency medicine inservice examination prepared by the American College of More...

Congregation Beth Sholom to host Doo-Wop event

Stamp your feet and sing along with the Doo-Wop sensation SounTrac, performing hits from the 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s, with special comedy guest Dr. Stuart Rappaport. Refreshments will be served. $36 per person. Reservations recommended. More...

BVAC Concert Series to be held October 8

The Second Thursday Concert Series sponsored by the Babylon Village Arts Council will be held Thurs., Oct. 8, at Astoria Federal Saving Bank located at 180 West Main St., Babylon. This month’s featured artist is RUNA. More...

Congregation Beth Shalom Yizkor Memorial Service to be held September 28

All are welcome to attend Yizkor Memorial Service, Mon., Sept. 28, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Congregation Beth Sholom in Babylon, 441 Deer Park Ave., Babylon. More...

Raynor Family annual reunion to be held in Manorville October 3

The Raynor Family Association annual reunion, Round-Up XVIII, will be held Sat., Oct. 3, at the Eagles Nest, Swan Lake Golf Club, River Road, Manorville. A 9:30 a.m. More...

Music Socials looking for dancers

Musicsocials@yahoo.com is seeking individuals age 35 and over to volunteer to help form a cultural committee to run upcoming private dinner/karaoke socials. Dancers in country/ballroom will attend various halls. More...

Temple Sinai to sponsor International Chinese auction

Temple Sinai of Massapequa will sponsor an international (Chinese) auction, Sun., Oct. 11 at 270 Clocks Blvd., Massapequa. The doors open 6 p.m. Entry tickets are $5 each and extra cards are $1 each. There are special rafflesfor larger prizes. More...

Congregation Beth Shalon hosts author Ron Arons October 17

On Sat., Oct. 17, 8 p.m. Congregation Beth Sholom invites you to meet author Ron Arons, author of The Jews of Sing Sing, as he tells the stories of Jewish gangsters and other shady characters who served time at Sing Sing. More...

N.B. Community Youth Services to host Fall Workshop

The North Babylon Community Youth Services is sponsoring a Fall Workshop program that will run for 8 weeks starting Saturday, October 10. Workshops will run during the week and on Saturdays. More...

St. David's Lutheran Church vendors needed

St. David’s Lutheran Church, Massapequa Park is looking for vendors for its craft fair to be held Sat. Nov. 7. The fair is for handmade crafts only. For information, call the office 516-799-7832. More...

West Babylon F.D. to host comedy night

Company 3 of the West Babylon Fire Department will hold a fundraiser comedy night, Sat., Sept. 26. The doors open 6:30 p.m. and show time is 8 p.m. Thecost for the dinner and show is $30 in advance and $35 at the door. More...

SCFRES gives satellite phones to SCWA

The Suffolk County Water Authority (SCWA) received two satellite phones from the Suffolk County Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services (SCFRES) last week for use in the event of an emergency, such as a hurricane. More...

Historical Album of Treasured Memories event held

Twenty-three written memories were selected from the Bay Shore Historical Society’s Album of Treasured Memories that the organization has gathered over the past fourteen years in the Historical Reference Library at the Gibson-Mack- Holt House. More...

One last shot at Summer ‘09

The following readers submitted photographs for our Summer’s End Photography page and will receive gift certificates to Friendly’s Restaurant: Diane Bates of Amityville; Susan Castaldo of Massapequa; Loretta Dedomenico of Massapequa; Sea More...

Our Lady of Consolation offers bereavement support group

Our Lady of Consol at ion Nurs ing and Rehabilitative Care Center’s Pastoral Care and Social Services departments will be providing a support group to community members mourning the loss of a loved one. More...

THE BEACON’S CALENDAR OF EVENTS

The following are a list of public meetings and special events for the coming week: FRIDAY, Sept. 25 •New Mother’s Support Group: 11 a.m-12:30 p.m., Good Samaritan Hospital, 1000 Montauk Highway, West Islip. More...

Babylon Pet Fair coming to Tanner Park Saturday, Sept. 26th

B.A.A.R.C, Babylon Animal Adoption and Rescue Center and Buddy Cares present the first Town of Babylon Pet Fair to be held Sat., Sept. 26, 1 to 4 p.m. at Tanner Park, Copiague. More...

Pilot Club of Babylon offers scholarship

Through funding from Pilot International Foundation, the Pilot Club of Babylon has enabled a student to receive scholarship funds for the 2009-2010 school year. More...

West Islip HS Class of 1969 hosts reunion, scholarship fundraiser

Alumni from West Islip High School’s Class of 1969 gathered at the Patchogue Manor Sat., Aug. 22 to celebrate their 40-year reunion. More...

St. John's Lutheran Church annual Fall Festival September 27

St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church of Lindenhurst will host its ninth annual Fall Festival, Americana Fest., Sun., Sept. 27, noon to 4 p.m. on the church grounds, 36 East John St., Lindenhurst. More...

Constantino Brumidi Lodge to host Vegas night

The Constantino Brumidi Lodge, 2075 Deer Park Ave., Deer Park, is sponsoring a Vegas night, Fri., Sept. 25. Thedoors open at 7 p.m. Food and drink will be available. For information, call 631-586-3928. More...

Sagtikos Manor Fall Festival to be held October 3

A fall festival will be held at Sagtikos Manor, Montauk Highway and Manor Lane in West Bay Shore, Sat. Oct. 3, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Therain date is Sun., Oct. 4. More...

Audubon Society to host Fall Fundraising Seed Sale

The Great South Bay Audubon Society, will hold its Fall Fundraising Seed Sale . Sat., Oct. 3, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Wild Birds Unlimited, Nature Shop 911 Montauk Hwy, Oakdale and reached at 631-218-BIRD (2473). More...

Power Squadron to hold Safe Boating Courses

Boating Courses, free vessel safety checks and more are available from America’s Boating Club®, and the United States Power Squadrons®. With 18 squadrons around Long Island, there’s one near you. Visit WeBoatSafe. More...

Babylon Green Party Gathering events to be held first Wednesday of every month

On Wed., Oct.7, 7 p.m., the Babylon Green Party Gathering will feature Sister Jeanne Clark speaking about the World March for Peace and Nonviolence activities. The event will be held at Pisces Café, 14A Railroad Ave., Babylon. More...

Audubon Society to host talk on shellfish restoration

The Great South Bay Audubon Society will meet Thurs., Oct. 15, 7:30 p.m. The program will be Shellfish Restoration Work in the Great South Bay, presented by Carl LoBue, senior marine scientist with the Nature Conservancy, LI Chapter. More...

Tax credit available for first-time homebuyers

To stimulate home sales across the state and assist homebuyers in their quest to purchase a home, the State of New York has made a new tax credit available that is expected to save qualified homeowners thousands of dollars over the life of their loa More...

N.B. students to help Long Island Blood Services with annual blood drive

Fourth graders in the North Babylon School District are getting ready to don scrubs and surgical masks as they plan to “assist” Long Island Blood Services with annual blood drives within the District, planned for October and November. More...

Dominican Village annual Fashion Show and Chinese Auction Oct. 16

Please join Dominican Village on Friday, October 16th from 6:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. for the 3rd Annual Fashion Show & Chinese Auction fundraiser. Entrance fee of $40 includes: full dinner & dessert buffet, refreshments and fashion show. More...

Oakdale students meet Santa Claus during summer vacation

The interdisciplinary project for students this summer at the Premm Learning Center in Oakdale was to consider vacation spots. The client was Santa Claus, who was seeking a warmer climate for a month’s long rest. More...

KIC launches Sneaker Recycling Program

Keep Islip Clean (KIC) is once again launching a unique recycling event by collecting old sneakers as part of the annual NIKE “Reuse-A-Shoe” program. More...

Bay Shore Varsity Softball Team recognized for academic excellence

The members of the Varsity Softball Team were recently recognized for their academic excellence. More...

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church offers bereavement support group

A bereavement group for adults who have had a significant loss – spouse/partner, adult loss of parent, etc. More...