December 24, 2009 RSS feed / Events & Bulletin

Gil Hanse checks out the Great South Bay Amateur Radio Clubs new club trailer

The Coordinator of Emergency Preparedness for the Town of Babylon, Gil Hanse, checks out the newest piece of club equipment. More...

Fire Island Lighthouse Preservation Society evening tour to be held January 31

The Fire Island Lighthouse Preservation Society will hold an evening tower tour, Thurs., Dec. 31, 4 p.m. View the night sky during the Blue Moon from the top of the tower. The cost is $15 per person and reservations are required. 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...

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...

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...

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...

Islip Town seeks volunteers to enforce handicap parking

Islip Town Supv. Phil Nolan has announced that the Town is seeking volunteers to enforce certain handicap parking regulations as part of the newly established Parking Violations Unit. More...

Eclectic Café East River String Band night to be held January 9

On Sat. Jan. 9, 2010 the Eclectic Café will present the East River String Band ole time country blues circa 78 rpm and Joe Stone, reminiscent of a folk/blues Tom Waits. Theevent will be held at the Unitarian Society, 28 Brentwood Rd., Bay Shore. More...

Babylon Town announces registration for Town Tot program

Supv. Steven Bellone announced that registration information is available for the first series of the Town of Babylon’s Parent and Tot program in 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...

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...

Islip Supervisor recognizes firefighters for 50 years of service

Islip Town Supv. Phil Nolan and the Town Board recently honored this year’s class of firefighters who have attained 50 years of service to their respective fire departments. More...

Treasurer Carpenter visits Long Island Senior Games at Suffolk County Community College

The Long Island Senior Games were created by Eleanor Scott, a retired physical education professor and her brother Walter Jensen in 1993. They identified the need for senior competition in the downstate area. More...

THE BEACON’S CALENDAR OF EVENTS

The following are a list of public meetings and special events for the coming week: SATURDAY, Dec. 25 •Bariatric Surgery Support Group: 9-10:30 a.m., Good Samaritan Hospital, 1000 Montauk Highway, West Islip. For info., call 376-4444. More...

Commemorative Conklin House Bricks for Sale

The Steering 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...

Leg. Barraga attends Boy's State Candidate Presentation

S.C. Leg.Tom Barraga (R) West Islip recently attended the Boy’s State Candidate Presentation at the West Islip American Legion, Post No. 1738. Dominick R. More...

Safe Boating Courses to be held by United States Power Squadrons

Safe Boating Courses, free vessel safety checks and more, from America’s Boating Club®, the United States Power Squadrons®. With 18 squadrons around Long Island, there’s one near you. More...

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...

Suffolk South Shore Lions 1st Scrapbooking Crop meeting

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

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 the Audubon Society has designated as an important bird area. More...

Long Island Yoga Association workshop to be held January 9

The Long Island Yoga Association will hold a workshop, Sat., Jan 9, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 407 Main St., Farmingdale. More...

Babylon Village Arts Council Winter Art Exhibit to be held February 27

The Babylon Village Ar ts Council in partnership with Astoria Federal Savings Bank will sponsor a Winter Art Exhibit and Sale on February 27 ,2010 . More...

Treasurer Carpenter advises 2009-2010 Real Property Tax Bills mailed

Suffolk County Treasurer Angie Carpenter reminds all property owners that if you have not received your 2009-2010 Real Property Tax Statement, you are still responsible for its payment. More...

Basic drawing skills workshop for young artists beginning January 11

Introduction to Drawing will focus on basic drawing skills. More...

Helen Keller Services for the blind seeks volunteers

Suffolk County Helen Keller Services for the Blind is seeking volunteers in western Suffolk County to spend one or two hours a week visiting blind, elderly people who are homebound. More...

Family Service League launches Ramos Teen Center

Family Service League (FSL).Bay Shore, hosted a dedication ceremony to commemorate the grand opening of the Ramos Teen Center at the Iovino South Shore Family Center in Bay Shore in September. More...