• The Beacon BULLETIN BOARD •
The following are a list of public meetings and special events for the coming week:
FRIDAY, October 11
     •Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting: Our Lady of Consolation Nursing Home, 111 Beach Dr., W. Islip, 8 p.m., beginners meeting. For info., call 24-hr. hotline, 669-1124.
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Friends of WB Library offering trip
to Showboat Casino
     The Friends of The West Babylon Public Library will leave for Showboat Casino in Atlantic City, Wednesday, November 6. The bus will depart 10:30 from the West Babylon Public Library.
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Groovin’ to the Oldies dinner dance
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Appalachian crafts featured at BV Merchants’s Fair
     The United Methodist Church of Babylon, 21 James St., Babylon will be participating in the Babylon Village Merchants’ Fair, October 19. It will host the Red Bird Mission’s Appalachian Craft Fair from 11 a.m.
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AOH hosts annual Halloween costume party
     Babylon Ancient Order of Hibernians will be hosting its annual Halloween costume party, Friday, October 18, 8 p.m. to midnight. The cost is $20 per person and includes the DJ, open bar, snacks, hero sandwiches and desserts.
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FREE Women’s Health Screenings & Information
     BLI’s Morning Shows DJs Steve and Maria discuss health issues with Good Samaritan physicians from 3PM to 5PM. Displays and educational exhibits, medical tests such as blood cholesterol and glucose, pulmonary function testing, nutritional guidance and more… Special Lecture (7:30PM – 8PM): "Getti...
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DAV sponsoring Vegas Night October 11th
     The Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 196 is sponsoring a Vegas Night October 11 at the Knights of Columbus, 175 Park Ave., Babylon. The doors open at 7p.m.
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BaCCA opens book discussion group
     The Babylon Citizens Council On The Arts (BaCCA) is starting a book discussion group on Tuesday, October 15, 7 p.m. at 71 Sawyer Ave., West Babylon. There have been many requests for a book group and the group hopes to continue meeting each month.
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Annual Hispanic Heritage Evening coming up
     In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month Babylon Citizens Council on the Arts and the Town of Babylon present the fourth annual Hispanic Heritage evening, Friday, October 11, 7 p.m.
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GSH Guild to hold Chinese auction
     A Chinese Auction sponsored by the Copiague/Massapequa Guild of Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center will be held Friday, October 18 at the Copiague Library, 50 Deauville Blvd.
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South Shore Artist’s Association art show
     The South Shore Artist Association will be holding its 53rd annual art show. All artists are welcome to participate. The registration is Wednesday, October 16, 3 to 7 p.m.
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Swing and Salsa dance classes being offered
     Swing and Salsa dance classes will be held at the Suffolk Jewish Center, 330 Central Ave., Deer Park on Tuesday nights beginning October 15. For information call 631-667-7695.
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Bloodmobile at Babylon Llibrary
     The Babylon Public Library, in conjunction with Long Island Blood Services is sponsoring a blood drive Tuesday, October 15 at the library from 1:30 to 7 p.m.
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Church holding craft fair
     Westminster United Presbyterian Church, 109 Udall Rd., West Islip will be holding an outdoor harvest craft fair, Saturday, October 12, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Rain date is Monday, October 14). For information call 631-587-5253.
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KIC general meeting October 16
     Keep Islip Clean (KIC) will hold its general meeting Wednesday, October 16, 8:30 a.m. at the KIC office, 660 Main St., Islip. All are welcome to attend. Contact Nora Detweiler at 631-224-2627 for directions or information.
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Vendors needed
     Vendors are needed for a holiday craft and vendor sale sponsored by AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary #18 to be held Saturday, November 23, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at AMVETS Post #18, 141 Carleton Ave.
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Babylon Village Chamber of Commerce
hosting annual Merchants’ Fair
     The Babylon Village Chamber of Commerce annual sidewalk sale will be held on Friday, October 18 through Sunday, October 20. On Saturday, October 19, the Merchants’ Fair will be held from 11 a.m.
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     The Babylon Beautification Society will hold its general meeting and fair wrap-up party, tonight, October 10 at Village Hall, 8 p.m. Come get the results from your booth and the overall results of the fair..................
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BTC holds annual snapper derby
     The Babylon Tuna Club held its annual snapper derby this summer and more than 275 kids took part in the popular event. There were prizes for everyone and special giveaways, contests and a day of fun for everyone.
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No rubbish/garbage pick up on Monday
     Village of Babylon offices will be closed and there will be no rubbish or garbage pick up on Monday, October 14 in observance of Columbus Day.
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