October 1, 2009 RSS feed / Events & Bulletin

THE BEACON’S CALENDAR OF EVENTS

The following are a list of public meetings and special events for the coming week: SATURDAY, Oct. 3 •Amputee Support Group: 1:30 p.m., Southside Hospital, 301 E. Main Street, Bay Shore. For info., call 968-3477. More...

Fire Island Lighthouse Preservation Society lantern light tour to be held October 3

The Fire Island Lighthouse Preservation Society will hold a lantern light tour, Sat., Oct. 3, 6 to 8 p.m. Tours leave at 15 minute intervals. More...

Babylon H.S. Class of 1944 reunion to be held October 7

The Babylon High School Class of 1944 will hold a gathering on Wed., Oct. 7, 4 p.m. at the Carriage House, 21 Fire Island Ave., Babylon. For information, call Peggy Wright at 631-587-9529 or write Ed. B. Weinstein, Box 437 Brighwaters, NY 11718. More...

Auxiliary Unit Oktoberfest October 9

Sgt. John Sardiello Auxiliary Unit 1634 will present its first annual Oktoberfest, Fri., Oct. 9, 8 p.m. to midnight at the American Legion Hall, 10 Bruce St., West Babylon. Thecost is $30 per person or $50 per couple. More...

Raynor Family annual reunion to be held 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...

BVAC Concert Series to be held October

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...

Eclectic Café performance to be held October 10

On Sat., Oct. 10 the Eclectic Café will host Lizanne Knott with an inviting mix from dark poetic ballads to rootsy folk rock and Jean Rohe with fresh explorations of jazz , folk, Brazilian and Afro-Peruvian traditions. More...

Constantino Brumidi Lodge to host Vegas night

The Constantino Brumidi Lodge, 2075 Deer Park Ave., Deer Park, is sponsoring a Vegas night , Fri., Oct. 9. Thedoors open at 7 p.m. Food and drink will be available. For information, call 631-586-3928. More...

Health Care Reform conference to be held October 18

Health Care Reform conferences will be held at the Brentwood Library, Second Avenue and Fourth Street on Sun., Oct.18. There will be two sessions: one from 3 to 5 p.m. and another from 7 to 9 p.m. More...

Local senior citizens encouraged to apply for $200 LIPA credit

Senior citizens age 62 and older who are current Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) customers may qualify for a onetime $200 bill credit if they meet certain income eligibility requirements and should apply as soon as possible to avoid losing out, a More...

Volunteers needed

Our Lady of Consolation in West Islip, seeks compassionate individuals willing to volunteer their time as transporters, Eucharistic Ministers, office assistants, candy cart assistants, and patient visitors. More...

Free Solar and Green Buildings tour

The National Solar Tour and Green Buildings open house on Long Island, organized and conducted by Renewable Energy Long Island, will be held Sat., Oct.3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More...

Hispanic Heritage Festival to be held October 3

Town of Babylon Supervisor Steven Bellone and the Department of Human Services will present the 11th Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival – Embracing the Fierce Urgency of Now. Theevent will be held Sat. Oct., 3, noon to 3:30 p.m. More...

Poetry in the Village series to begin on October 4

The Poetry in the Village Series will be offered at the Babylon Public Library, 24 South Carll Ave., Babylon Village, 2 to 4 p.m. There will be readings by featured poets and an open mic format. 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...

Suffolk County Homemakers monthly meetings to be held

The Babylon Day Unit of Suffolk County Homemakers will host its next monthly meeting Wed., Oct. 7, 10 a.m. at Babylon Town Hall Annex, Phelps Lane, North Babylon. Theguest speaker, Kristine Henderson, will give a talk on the Pleasures of Tea. 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...

Boating Safety course to begin October 8

A Boating Safety Course for young boaters will be offered bny the US Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 01-04, Lindenhurst, Thursdays, Oct. 8, 15, 22 and 29 and Nov. 5, 7 to 9 p.m. More...

Audubon Society to host Fall Fundraising Seed Sale

The Great South Bay Audubon Society, will hold its Fall Fundraising Seed Sale on 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...

Garage Sale and fundraiser to be held October 11

A garage sale and fundraiser for the Pay It Forward with Jackie Fund, will be held Oct. 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 697 East Drive (off Rt. 109), Lindenhurst. More...

Amityville Artists Circle Juried Photography Competition to be held

TheAmityville Artists Circle is calling for entries in a Juried Photography Competition. The theme is “People.” The Artists Circle is honored that Leon Hertzson, noted photographer and teacher has agreed to judge the submitted work. More...

Lions Club pancake breakfast to be held November 1

The Deer Park Lions Club is hosting its annual Pancake Breakfast on Sun., Nov. 1, 2009, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Sons of Italy Constantino Brumidi Lodge, 2075 Deer Park Ave., Deer Park. Donations are $6 per adult and $5 for seniors. More...

North Amityville Fire Company to host Halloween Comedy event October 31st

Costumes, food and comedy goblins will be appearing at the North Amityville Fire Company, 601 North Broadway, Amityville, Sat., Oct. 31 at the Old School Halloween Party featuring three New York City comedians. More...

Recycle electronic waste

The use of electronic products has gown substantially over the past two decades. Statistics show that Americans own approximately 24 electronic products per household. More...

St. Joseph's Parish to host Ministry Fair Sun., Oct. 4

St. Joseph's Parish will host a Ministry Fair this Sunday, October 4th after all morning Masses. Information on all Parish ministries, organizations and annual events will be available under the tent, located at 39 N. More...