October 22, 2009 RSS feed / Events & Bulletin

Rosary Altar Society to host Murder Mystery Dinner October 23

The Rosary Altar Society of Our Lady of the Assump­tion Church in Copiague is hosting a special benefit Mur­der Mystery Dinner on Fri., Oct. 23. More...

Bay Shore-Brightwaters Library Performing Arts Series to be held October 25

The Friends of the Bay Shore-Brightwaters Public Library Performing Arts Series will present the Carducci String Quartet on Sun., Oct. 25, 3 p.m. The ticket price is $10. More...

Constantino Brumidi Lodge Anniversary Dinner to be held October 29

Cosntantino Brumidi Lodge #2211 will celebrate its 40th anniversary, Thurs., Oct. 29, 7 to 11 p.m. at Chateau La Mer, 845 South Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. More...

Temple Sinai of Massapequa and Amityville Hanukkah Holiday Boutique to be held Nov. 15

Temple Sinai of Massapequa and Amityville is hosting a Hanukkah Holiday Boutique on Sundays, Nov. 15 and Dec. 6, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Find gifts to celebrate the Festival of Lights. More...

Long Island Dahlia Society to meet Nov.19

Learn the secrets to successfully wintering dahlia tubers. Also see what new dahlias will be available next year. The Long Island Dahlia Society will meet Thurs., Nov. 19, 7 p.m. in the HG Williams Community Center, Ritter Avenue, Massapequa. More...

Copiague Schools alumni

The Copiague School District is looking for the opinions of former graduates regarding an alumni association. Visit the District’s website at www.copiague.k12.ny.us to participate in the survey. More...

Audubon Society bird walk set for October 25

Join the South Shore Audubon Society on a bird walk at the West End of Jones Beach on Sunday, October 25. The walk will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the northeast corner of the parking lot at Jones Beach West End #2. Rain will cancel the walk. More...

L.I. Country Music Association western dance October 24

TheLong Island Country Music Association will hold its monthly country/western dance, Sat., Oct. 24, 8 p.m. to midnight. The doors open at 7:30 p.m. The dance will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 400 South Broadway, Lindenhurst. More...

Free law seminar to be held November 18

On Wed., Nov. 18, 7 to 9 p.m. Mikel J. Hoffman, Attorney at Law will hold a free seminar on trusts, wills, estates and elder law at his office, 193 East Main St., Babylon. Refreshments will be served. More...

W. Islip Council of PTAs sponsors events

•On Mon., Oct.26, 3:30 to 8:45 p.m. More...

Little Shop of Shamrocks hosts Irish Soda Bread contest

Thetastiest Irish Soda Bread in town has been chosen thanks to a recent contest sponsored by the Little Shop of Shamrocks in Islip. More...

Our Lady of Grace Church to host pasta night Nov. 6

The Columbiettes of Our Lady of Grace Church, 6656 Albin Ave., West Babylon, will hold a pasta night, Fri., Nov. 6, 7 to 10 p.m. in Father Shanahan Hall. The cost is $10 per person and includes pasta, meatballs, salad, beverages, coffeeand dessert. More...

United Methodist Church to host haunted house

The Babylon United Methodist Church will hold its annual Methodist Youth Fellowship’s Haunted House, Thurs., Oct. 29, 6 to 8:30 p.m. and Fri., Oct. 30, 6 to 10 p.m. at 21 James St., Babylon. More...

Leg. Barraga presents Bay Shore HS student with Youth Achievement Award

S.C. Leg. Tom Barraga (R) West Islip recently pre­sented a Proclamation to Deanna Danzy, a junior at Bay Shore High School in recognition of her receiv­ing the Suffolk County Executive’s Youth Achieve­ment Award – 2009. More...

Annual Suffolk OTB Employee Charity Golf Outing

When fall is in the air, it’s time to hit the links for the annual Suffolk Off-Track Betting Em­ployee Charity Golf Outing. This year’s event was held on Sept. 1 at Hamlet Wind Watch Golf and Country Club in Hauppauge. More...

Leg. Barraga attends ribbon cutting ceremony at Southside Hospital

S.C. Leg. Tom Barraga (R) West Islip recently attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Digital Mammography Unit at Southside Hospital in Bay Shore. Shown in the photo, left to right, are Leg. More...

Councilman Flotterman joins Keep Islip Clean at West Islip Marina

Islip Town Councilman Steve Flotteron recently joined Keep Islip Clean (KIC) at West Islip Marina to clean up the surrounding area. KIC Commissioners and Junior Commissioners were led by Exec. Director Nancy Cochran. More...

THE BEACON’S CALENDAR OF EVENTS

The following are a list of public meetings and special events for the coming week: SUNDAY, Oct. 25 •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...

Vegas night to be held Oct. 23

The Constantino Brumidi Lodge, 2075 Deer Park Ave., Deer Park, is sponsoring a Vegas night, Fri., Oct. 23. Thedoors open at 7 p.m. Food and drink will be available. For information, call 631-586-3928. More...

Driving safety program to be held at Good Samaritan Hospital October 25

Parents/Teens Partnering for Driving Safety will be presented by Good Samaritan Hospital Center in partnership with the Aram Chowdhury Foundation, Sun., Oct. 25, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Islip Town Hall, 655 Main St., Islip. You can stop by anytime. More...

911 Veterans Appreciation Night fundraiser scheduled for November 4

The Long Island 9-1-1 Veterans are holding a Veterans Appreciation Night fundraiser, Wed., Nov. 4, at Villa Lombardi’s restaurant in Holbrook. The cost is $75 per person and includes beer, wine and a buffet dinner and music by live bands. More...

Amvets Ladies Auxiliary holiday craft sale to be held November 14

Vendors are needed for a holiday craft and vendor sale sponsored by AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary Post 18, Sat., Nov. 14, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at AMVETS Post #18 Hall, 141 Carleton Ave., East Islip. More...

Music Lovers Club meeting and concert to be held October 26

The second meeting of the 84th year of the Music Lovers Club will be held Mon., Oct. 26, 1 p.m. followed by a concert at 2 p.m. Members of the North Shore Pro Musica will perform works for soprano, oboe and harp. More...

Deborah Hospital Foundation to hold annual Children’s Christmas Party December 5

Deborah Hospital Foundation will be holding its Children’s Christmas Party, Sat., Dec. 5, noon to 4 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 39 Nassau Ave., Islip. The cost is $10 per child and $5 per adult. 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...

Constantino Brumidi Lodge Halloween dance to be held October 31

The Constantino Brumidi Lodge, 2075 Deer Park Ave., Deer Park is sponsoring a Halloween dance/costume party, Sat., Oct. 31, 7 to 11 p.m. Tickets are $40 per person and includes a full sit-down dinner and open bar as well as a DJ. More...

Friends of Babylon Library book sale to be held November 20 and 21

The Friends of Babylon Public Library are having a book sale Sat., Nov. 21, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sun., Nov. 22, 1 to 3 p.m. There is a preview for Friends’ members, Fri., Nov. 20, 4 to 7 p.m. More...

Good Samaritan Hospital diabetes lecture to be held November 19

Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center will offer a free community lecture entitled Standards of Medical Care for Diabetes presented by Ellen Chowdhury, RN, CDE, Certified Diabetes Educator, Thurs., Nov. 19, 7 p.m. More...

Grateful Greyhounds held its annual Greyhound Rescue Fall Ball at Belmont Lake State Park

Grateful Greyhounds, a Greyhound rescue group held its annual Fall Ball at Belmont Lake State Park in North Babylon Sept. 26. More...

Seventh-day Adventist Church health weekend to be held October 30 to November 1

The Seventh-day Adventist Church will hold a free three-day health weekend with guest speaker Marlene McKinney. The programs will be held Fri., Oct. 30, 7 p.m.; Sat., Oct. 31, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. and Sun., Nov. 1, 11 a.m. with a cooking demonstration. More...

Fall Harvest Pet Fest benefit dinner to be held November 5

The Fall “Harvest Pet Fest” dinner to benefit the dogs and cats of Last Hope Inc. Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation will be held Thurs., Nov. 5, 6:30 to 1030 p.m. at Chateau La Mer, 845 South Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. More...

Temple Sinai of Massapequa to host Sock Hop November 7

Temple Sinai of Massapequa and Amityville invites everyone to its 1950s sock hop, Sat., Nov. 7, 7 to 11 p.m. Do you remember rock ‘n roll, 45 rpm records, hula hoops and poodle skirts? Join in the music, food, games, prizes and raffles. More...

Girl Scouts honor Suffolk County Treasurer Angie Carpenter

Yvonne Grant and Rose D’Alessandro of Girl Scouts of Suffolk County presented Suffolk County Treasurer Angie Carpenter with the Thanks Badge at the recent Adult Awards dinner. More...

THE BEACON’S BULLETIN BOARD

The following are a list of public meetings and special events for the coming week: SUNDAY, Oct. 25 •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...

Divorce Seminar for women contemplating divorce

A free divorce seminar for women who are contemplating or going through a divorce will be held Sat., Oct. 24, 10 a.m. to noon at the Babylon Masonic Lodge, 250 East Main St., Babylon Village. The speaker, Marjorie G. Adler, Esq. More...

Bonsai Society to host Halloween show November 1

The Bonsai Society of Greater New York, Inc. will be hosting their Halloween show at Suburban Water Gardens, home of the Suburban Bonsai, 211 Burrs Lane, Dix Hills. More...