December 17, 2009 RSS feed / Events & Bulletin

American Legion to host Sunday Afternoon Jazz Concert Series December 27

Sun., Dec. 27 American Legion Post 1218 located at 133 Dixon Ave. Amityville will have a Sunday Afternoon Jazz Concert Series featuring the Roberto Tyson Trio performing from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Then 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. More...

Town of Islip youth basketball clinic to be held Dec. 28, 29 and 30

The Town of Islip Department of Parks, Recreation, & Cultural Affairs will be offering a youth basketball clinic in December. Classes meet Monday to Wednesday, December 28, 29, and 30 at the Town Hall West gymnasium. More...

Mental Health Association Group offers support groups

Mental Health Association support groups are free, ongoing and open to the public. They are for people with Mood Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Anxiety, Panic Disorder and PTSD. More...

BaCCA invites artists to participate at Rotating Art Showcase 2010

The Babylon Citizens Council on the Arts (BaCCA) is holding its annual Rotating Art Showcase, Wed., Jan. 6, 2010, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the BaCCA Arts Cultural Building, 149 North Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. More...

BaCCA presents A Christmas Carol December 26 and 27

The Babylon Citizens Council on the Arts and the Gercharel Player, Inc. are presenting a non-musical adaptation of A Christmas Carol at the BaCCA Arts Center, 149 North Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. Show times are Sat., Dec.26, at 8 p.m. More...

Pilot Club of Babylon offers college scholarships

The Pilot Club of Babylon, a community service organization, in conjunction with Pilot International, offers college scholarships for those pursuing studies in careers working with people with brain-related disorders and/or disabilities on the underg More...

Sheriff’s program offers free home drug test kit

S.C. Leg. Wayne R. Horsley will be participating in Sheriff Vincent DeMarco’s Test, Don’t Guess Program which provides parents home drug test kits at no charge. Home test kits have been purchased by the S.C. More...

Babylon Village Awards Committee accepting nominations for National Conklin Award

The Babylon Village Awards committee is now accepting nominations for the Nathaniel Conklin Award, which is given to a Babylon resident to honor his/her volunteer work. Nominations will be accepted through April 1, 2010. More...

Coat drive sponsored S.C. Leg. Horsley

S.C. Leg. Wayne R. Horsley is sponsoring his annual coat drive. For many Long Islanders, making a choice whether to buy food or winter clothing has become an unfortunate reality. More...

Bethel Choir in Concert to be held December 20

An Evening of Song fit for the King will be performed by the Bethel AME Mass Choir in Concert, Sun., Dec. 20, 5 p.m. Bethel AME Copiague Church is located at 20 Simmons St., Copiague. The Reverend Stanley Gordon Smith, M. Div. More...

Safe Boating courses offered

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...

Circa Boards available BVHSWest

Do you own an historic home or business in Babylon Village that is at least 100 years old? If so, you may be eli­gible to apply for a Circa Board from the Village of Baby­lon Historical and Preservation Society. More...

Calendar of Events

The following are a list of public meetings and special events for the coming week: SATURDAY, Dec. 19 •Families Anonymous: 10 a.m., New Life Community Church (south entrance), 380 Lakeland Ave., Sayville. More...

THE BEACON’S CALENDAR OF EVENTS

The following are a list of public meetings and special events for the coming week: FRIDAY, Dec. 18 •Caring for your Baby Class: 7-9:30 p.m., Good Samar­itan Hospital, 1000 Montauk Highway, West Islip. $20, one class. More...

Conklin House commemorative bricks for sale

TheSteering Committee of the Nathaniel Conklin House has just released a limited number of bricks from the original house built in 1803. They are being made available to the community from the recent renovation of the structure. More...

Babylon Town Tax Receiver states first half of taxes due before January 10

Babylon Town Tax Receiver, Corinne DiSomma, stated that 2009/2010 first half taxes are due and payable in her office at 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, on or before January 10, 2010. More...

Friends of Connetquot breakfast and birding to be held January 16

On Sat. Jan. 16, from 8 to 11 a.m., the Friends of Connetquot will host breakfast and birding. Discover the birds of Connetquot which TheAudubon Society has designated as important bird area. More...

Ascension Lutheran Church offers music program

The music program at Ascension Lutheran Church, 33 Bay Shore Rd., Deer Park, has grown since the arrival several years ago of music director David Johnson, bringing his skills to worship services. More...

Suffolk South Shore Lions 1st Scrapbooking Crop meeting

Suffolk South Shore Lions First Scrapbooking Crop will be held Sat., March 13, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the Presbyterian Church of Islip on Montauk Highway. Thecost is $55 and includes breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. More...

Great South Bay Audubon Society meeting to be held January 21

On Thurs., Jan. 21 the Great South Bay Audubon Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. The program will be Birds of the Salt Marsh presented by Michael Farina, ranger/naturalist, Oceanside Marine Nature Study Area. More...

External Diploma Program offers adults high school diploma

The External Diploma Program offers adults 21 and over the opportunity to receive credit for their life experiences and earn a high school diploma from the West Babylon or Kings Park School Districts. More...

Babylon Community Coalition monthly meetings at Old Town Hall

The Babylon Community Coalition continues to have monthly meetings. The group has grown in size and, with the help and support of Mayor Scordino, now meets in Old Town Hall, 47. W. Main St., Babylon Village every month. More...

North Babylon holiday dance to be held at Youth Center December 18

TheNorth Babylon Parent and Youth Activities Committee in cooperation with North Babylon Community Youth Services invite you to a holiday family dance-a-long, Fri., Dec. 18, 6:30 to 8 p.m. More...

Home Energy Assistance Program for low income and senior citizen households

As temperatures drop, concerns rise about the ability to afford the high cost of heating our homes. That’s why S.C. Leg. More...

St. Monica’s Guild meeting to be held Dec. 21

St. Monica’s Guild of Suffolk for Widowed Men and Women will meet Mon., Dec. 21, 1 p.m. at the West Islip Library, 3 Higbie Ln., West Islip. For information, call 631-581-0466. More...

Bereavement support group

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