November 19, 2009 RSS feed / Events & Bulletin

Deer Park Twirling Champion recognized by Town Board

Deer Park resident Julia Boss had a very exciting twirling season. First she was named the 2009 New York State 11-year-old Solo and Dance Twirl Champion as well as the Juvenile 2 Baton Champion. More...

St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School honorees

Thefollowing students were celebrated for their achievement on Thurs., Oct. 15th. The achievement of student were celebrated at St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School in West Islip. More...

Constantino Brumidi Lodge Vegas night, Fri.,Nov. 20

The Constantino Brumidi Lodge, 2075 Deer Park Ave., Deer Park, is sponsoring a Vegas night, Fri., Nov. 20. Thedoors open at 7 p.m. Food and drink will be available. For information, call 631-586-3928. More...

Veterans Day ceremonies at LINC

Veterans Day ceremonies were held at Long Island National Cemetery this year, with the firing squad composed of mem­bers of the Babylon American Legion Post 94. More...

Babylon Green Party Gathering to be held December 2

On Wed., Dec, 2, 7 p.m., the Babylon Green Party Gathering will feature musician Hank Stone for the annual Green Party Holiday Party. Theevent will be held at Pisces Café, 14A Railroad Ave., Babylon and reached at 631-321-1231. Food will be served. More...

Fire Island Lighthouse events

The Fire Island Lighthouse Preservation Society has scheduled two events in the near future. On Sat., Nov. 28, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. you can help to decorate the holiday tree. More...

Methodist Church holiday craft fair to be held December 5

A holiday craft fair will be held at Islip Methodist Church, 350 Main St., Islip, Sat., Dec. 5, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be homemade items, jewelry, antiques, raffles, lunch, pictures with Santa, cookie walk and more. More...

Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony at Belmont Lake State Park to be held Dec. 5

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced that the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held at Belmont Lake State Park, Babylon, Sat., Dec. 5. Festivities begin at 4:15 p.m. More...

DeerPark Fire Dept. annual Holiday Parade to be held December 5

On Sat. Dec. 5, 6 p.m. the Deer Park Fire Department, community organizations and local businesses will hold the annual Holiday Parade. Theparade will start at Deer Park High School and proceed down Park Avenue to the firehouse on Lake Avenue. More...

Our Lady of Assumption to host annual parade to be held December 5

Our Lady of the Assumption, Knights of Columbus Council #9267 in Copiague is hosting its 19th annual parade Sat., Dec. 5, 1 p.m. The parade route begins at Great Neck Rd. and Montauk Highway north to the Church auditorium on Dante Avenue. More...

Historical Society of Islip Hamlet annual Holiday House Tour to be held December 6

The Historical Society of Islip Hamlet announced that its 16th annual Holiday House Tour will be held Sun., Dec. 6, noon to 4 p.m. The Holiday House Tour has become a tradition in Islip. More...

United Presbyterian Church craft fair to be held December 5

A Christmas craft fair will be held Sat., Dec. 5, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Westminster United Presbyterian Church, 109 Udall Rd., West Islip. Vendors are welcome. A table for this sale will be a donation fee of $25. More...

Town of Islip sneaker recycling project

Keep Islip Clean is once again collecting any brand of used sneakers which will be recycled by NIKE into athletic surfaces. Sneakers cannot contain metal. Drop off sneakers at the KIC office, 660 Main St., Islip. Drive runs through January. More...

East Islip Library to host exhibit from November 20 through November 30

During the month of November, Bohemia native, Elaine Faith Thompson will be exhibiting her Theodore Roosevelt painting, golf art, and Long Island scenes at the East Islip Library (upstairs), 381 East Main St., East Islip. More...

THE BEACON’S CALENDAR OF EVENTS

The following are a list of public meetings and special events for the coming week: SATURDAY, Nov. 21 •Early Pregnancy Class: 7-9:30 p.m., Good Samaritan Hospital, 1000 Montauk Highway, West Islip. Free, one class. For info., call 376-4444. More...

West Islip, Good Samaritan employee wins Bernstein Award

Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center recently presented Mary Spillane with its prestigious Bernstein Award. Theaward was established in honor of the late Marvin Bernstein, MD, to rec­ognize Good Samaritan employees who embody the same virtues Dr. More...

Mike Greene Great Guy Foundation Family Fun Day Volleyball Tournament

The Mike Greene Great Guy Foundation recently brought friends, families and neighbors together at its annual Family Fun Day Fundraiser held in Babylon Village. More...

Music Lover's Club meeting and Free Concert November 23

Thethird meeting of the 84th year of the Music Lover’s Club will be held Mon., Nov. 23, 1 p.m. A free concert will follow at 2 p.m. The meeting will be held at the United Methodist Church, 350 Main St., Islip. More...

Bay Shore Jewish Centre Chanukah boutique to be held Nov. 22

The Sisterhood of the Jewish Centre of Bay Shore invites you to its annual Chanukah boutique, Sun., Nov. 22, 10 a.m. to noon at the Temple, 26 North Clinton Bay Shore. More...

Our Lady of Grace Church to host upcoming concerts

Our Lady of Grace Church, 666 Albin Ave., West Babylon, has concerts scheduled in the near future. On Sun., Nov. 29, 3 p.m. the Diocese of Rockville Centre Gospel Choir will perform. More...

Town of Islip to celebrate Islip History month in November

Islip Town Supv. Phil Nolan recently joined with Town Historian Robert Finnegan in announcing that November has been designated Town of Islip History Month. The resolution, passed at a Oct. More...

Babylon Village Holiday Cookie Contest to be held December 3

Cookies will be judged in four categories, Buddy and Me for 11 year olds and under supervision, junior high school students, high school students and adults over age 18. More...

Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony at Bayard Cutting Arboretum State Park scheduled for December 4

The New York Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has announced that on Fri.. Dec. 4, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Bayard Cutting Arboretum State Park will be hosting its 13th annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony. More...

Skills Unlimited Chinese auction to be held December 4

A Chinese auction will be held at Skills Unlimited, Inc. 405 Locust Ave., Oakdale, Fri., Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m. A preview will be held at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $8 and includes one card of 25 tickets, cookies and coffee. More...

Community Presbyterian Church Christmas fair to be held December 5

Community Presbyterian Church, 1843 Deer Park Ave., Deer Park, will hold its Christmas fair, Sat., Dec. 5, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be baked goods, crafts and Santa will be there. For information, call 631-242-0221. More...

Bay Shore Historical Society annual Snowflake Sale to be held December 5

On Sat. Dec. 5, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. the Bay Shore Historical Society, 22 Maple Ave., Bay Shore, will hold its annual Snowflake Sale. A Victorian Santa will visit from 10 a.m. to noon. Bring your camera for a photo with Santa. More...

St. Luke’s Lutheran Church craft fair to be held December 5

St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 3 Lawrence Ln., Bay Shore is looking for vendors for its craft fair to be held Sat., Dec. 5, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $25 per table. For information, call Shay at 631-667-6739. More...

A.A.U.W. to host Mah Jongg tournament Dec. 7

The American Association of University Women will host a 16-game Mah Jongg tournament with cash prizes, a Chinese buffetlunch and an education/research raffle,Mon., Dec. 7, 9:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. More...

Great South Bay Audubon Society Young Birders Group to meet December 6

TheGreat South Bay Audubon Society, Young Birders Group will meet Sun., Dec. 6, 1 p.m. at Brookside County Park, 59 Brook St., Sayville, when there will be a presentation on Project Feeder Watch. More...

American Legion Post 1218 to host annual Chinese auction Dec. 6

On Sun., Dec. 6, 2 to 6 p.m. the Hunter Squires Jackson American Legion Auxiliary of Post 1218 will host its eighteenth annual Chinese Auction fundraiser. Doors open 2 p.m. More...