October 8, 2009 RSS feed / Events & Bulletin

Babylon School District begins the new school year

Students in the Babylon School District began the new school year on September 9, 2009. More...

American Girl Fashion Show

The Our Lady of Perpetual Help School proudly presents the American Girl Fashion Show. Models are wanted, and tickets are are still available for all shows, Fri., Nov. 6 through Sun., Nov. 9, 2009. More...

Safe boating courses offered

Safe 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. More...

Copiague Chamber hosts Food Fest

The Copiague Chamber of Commerce held its annual Food Festival and Fun Day at Tanner Park Sept. 19. In photo, vendor is behind his table laden with baked goods as visitors decide what to sample. More...

BVAC Concert Series to be held October 8

TheSecond 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...

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...

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...

Constantino Brumidi Lodge Vegas night

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

Central Islips Darrel Madison headed to Houston for next Heavyweight Title

Taking the next big step in his quest for a world title fight Central Islip’s Darrel “King David” Madison the reigning NYS Heavyweight Champion is headed to Houston, Texas to battle hometown heavy-handed puncher Steve “Freigh More...

Councilman Flotteron attends Blessing of the Fleet

Islip Town Councilman Steven J. Flotteron recently attended the Great South Bay Power Squadron’s Blessing of the Fleet. More...

Students at Islips Wing Elementary School celebrate in Keep Islip Clean project

In celebration of Keep Islip Clean’s 20th Anniversary, the students at Wing Elementary School in Islip participated in a “Litter Bugs Don’t Get Hugs” More...

St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church to hold Chinese auction

St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church of Deer Park will be holding a Chinese auction at the Deer Park VFW Hall, 588 Long Island Ave., Sat., Nov. 7. Thedoors open 6 p.m. Admission is $5 and coffee and cake are included. More...

Westminster United Presbyterian Church rummage sale to be held October 10

A grandma’s attic/rummage sale will be held Sat., Oct. 10, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Westminster United Presbyterian Church, 109 Udall Rd., West Islip. If you are interested in having a table for this sale, the fee is $25. More...

Audubon Society presents artist Jack Finkenberg

On Thurs., Nov. 19, 7:30 p.m. the Great South Bay Audubon Society will meet. The program will be John James Audubon: His Life and Art presented by Jack Finkenberg, retired environmental attorney. More...

Trinity Lutheran Church vendors needed for annual fair

Vendors are wanted for a Christmas Fair to be held Sat. Nov. 21, 9 to 3 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 111 Nassau Ave., Islip. For information, call Tony at 631-666-5884. More...

THE BEACON’S CALENDAR OF EVENTS

The following are a list of public meetings and special events for the coming week: FRIDAY, Oct. 9 •New Mothers Support Group: 1:30-3 p.m., Good Samaritan Hospital, 1000 Montauk Highway, West Islip. $50 per family, 5 sessions. More...

Town of Babylon celebrated annual Beach Blast

The Town of Babylon’s annual Beach Blast was held Sept. 5 at Overlook Beach. More...

Babylon "Busy" Women to hold luncheon and talk on health

“Busy Women” invite the Community to a luncheon program on “Stay Active, Vibrant and Healthy: How to Improve Your Balance and Prevent Falls.” More...

Memorial Concert at Hunter Squires October 18th

Jazz guitarist Roberto Tyson and his jazz trio will perform a memorial concert for past Commanders Harry Jackson and Benjamin Dickerson on Sunday October 18, 2009 at Hunter Squires Jackson American Legion Post 1218 located at 133 Dixon Avenue in Ami More...

Chinese auction at Temple Sinai

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 raffles for larger prizes. More...

Harvest Festival Oct 17th

The Historical Society of the Massapequas will hold its 26th annual harvest festival, Sat., Oct. 17, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the grounds of the Massapequas Historical Complex (the Old Grace Church), Merrick Road and Cedar Shore Drive, Massapequa. More...

East End Vollyball players wanted for Leagues on Long Island

East End Volleyball will run volleyball leagues and tournaments again during the 2009-2010 winter. More...

Creative Ministries annual Chinese auction to be held October 16

CM Performing Arts Center is having its annual Chinese auction Fri. Oct. 16, at the CM Art Center, 931 Montauk Highway, Oakdale. Browsing starts at 7 p.m. and the auction at 8 p.m. 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...

Lions Club pancake breakfast coming in November

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...

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...

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...

Annual Randy Zwerlein soccer fundraiser games

The Randy Zwerlein Memorial Committee welcomes you to the eighth anniversary under the lights Babylon High School varsity soccer games to be held Fri., Oct. 16 at the Babylon Junior/Senior High School football field. More...

Babylon Post 94 American Legion to hold Halloween Dance October 31

Babylon Post 94 of the American Legion will hold a Halloween dance, Sat., Oct. 31, 8 p.m. to midnight. The cost is $25 per person and includes dinner, dessert, D.J and full bar. More...

Dahlia Society class to be held October 15

Learn the secret to successfully overwinter dahlia tubers. The Long Island Dahlia Society will hold a dahlia basics class on how to properly dig and store dahlia tubers, Thurs., Oct. 15, 7 p.m. More...

Bay Shore Robotics make Nationals

Bay Shore School District Robotics Team advisors Charles Kavanagh and Bill Claiborne announced that the “Mechanical Marauders” had the best showing, being seeded #14, of all Long Island teams. More...

Senior mobile office available to assist seniors with programs and services

Representatives from the Suffolk County Office of the Aging will be on hand in their mobile office to speak to residents about programs and services for seniors. They will be at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 36 E. More...

OLPH to host American Girl Fashion Show

TheOur Lady of Perpetual Help School proudly presents the American Girl Fashion Show. Models are wanted, and tickets are are still available for all shows, Fri., Nov. 6 through Sun., Nov. 9, 2009. More...

Red Cross Road Rally and Music Festival, Sun., Oct. 11

The Suffolk County Chapter of the American Red Cross presents the first annual Red Cross Road Rally & Music Festival, Sun., Oct. 11. TheRally will be held at the Suffolk County Red Cross, Yaphank and the festival will be at Tanner Park Copiague. More...