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Beacon Bulletin Board The following are a list of public meetings and special events for the coming week. Readers should note that meetings are subject to change without notice: SATURDAY, Sept. 6 •S.C. Gray Panthers: 1 p.m., The West Islip Public Library, age & youth working for social & economic ju... More ... BVAC presents poetry program Sept. 21st On Sun., Sept. 21, 2 to 4 p.m., the Babylon Village Arts Council will present poets Steven Schmidt and Philip Postiglione at the Babylon Public Library, 24 S. Carll Ave., Babylon Village. This presentation will be free and open to the public. Scheduled readings will be followed by an open mike. More ...
Babylon High School Class of 58 had a 50th Reunion on July 11th at Southward Ho Country Club. It was attended by John Stack Asst. Principal at that time also teachers Marty Ablert (coach) and Joseph DeLucca. More ... Babylon Rotary to hold charity wine and food event September 14 The Babylon Rotary Club is holding its 17th annual Endless Summer exclusive wine and food event, Sun., Sept. 14, 2 p.m. at Long Island Yacht Club, Little East Neck Road South, Babylon. The donation is $75 per person in advance and $90 at the door and includes a complimentary wine glass and tray. P... More ...
The Wounded Warriors Projects Soldier Bike Ride took place on Fri., July 25. At 9 a.m. crowds gathered at the Babylon Town Hall for the kick-off ceremony. At 10 a.m. the cyclists started on the 24-mile bike ride to Cedar Beach where they enjoyed a barbecue. More ...
Astoria Federal Savings Bank donated $1,500 to the Babylon Village Arts Council to co-sponsor the Babylon Bay Fest. In photo, Rose Norman, copresident of BVAC is shown receiving check from Andrew Mullane, branch manager. Astoria Federal Saving Bank hosts BVAC's popular 2nd Thursday Concert Series. More ... Country Fair this Sunday The 35th annual Country Fair, sponsored by the Babylon Beautification Society, will be held this Sun., Sept. 7, kicks off at noon at the Gazebo at Argyle Park in Babylon Village, the site of continuous entertainment until 5 p.m. More ... Babylon Village Historical Society The Babylon Village Historical Society Museum, located at 117 E. Main Street, will be open the day of the Country Fair, Sun., Sept. 7, from noon to 4 p.m. The museum is directly along the street of the fair. Admission is free. Raffles for the handmade quilt will also be on sale. All visitors are w... More ...
Al Palma was recently named regional vice president of laboratory services for Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip, St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center in Smithtown and St. Charles Hospital in Port Jefferson. More ...
On May 28, the Historical Society of Islip Hamlet hosted a program by E.J. Wagner, historian and storyteller, entitled Dangerous Waters about piracy and dangers on the high seas. Chanties and shore songs were sung by her husband W.R. Wagners. More ... Question of Memory at Old Town Hall Sept. 8 Airmid Theatre will be presenting A Question of Memory by Michael Field a.k.a. Katherine Bradley and Edith Cooper (Britain 1893) on Monday, Sept. 8, 7 p.m. Admission is free, though donations will be accepted. For reservations call 631-704-2888 or email info@airmidtheatre. More ... W.I. Country Fair coming The 33rd West Islip Country Fair will be held Sun., Sept. 21, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. behind the West Islip Library, Higbie Lane and Montauk Highway. There will be 350 exhibitors, music, food, clowns, petting zoo, castle bounce and a magician. The event is co-sponsored by the Town of Islip. Admission is... More ... Cruisin' Car show On Sun. , Sept. 7, 9 to 3 p.m. Still Cruisin Car club and Long Island Cruizin For a Cure Car Show will be held to benefit prostate cancer research. Free PSA blood tests will be offered. There will be exhibitors and judging in addition to vendors, food and entertainment. More ... Bay Shore "Show & Tell" Ray DiMaria will present Bay Shore Show and Tell at the Bay Shore Historical Society meeting, Thurs., Sept. 18, 7:30 p.m. at the Bay Shore/Brightwaters Library, One South Country Rd., Brightwaters. Come to be entertained; bring your old photos, memorabilia and local lore to share with everyone. Th... More ... Pilot Club Pilot Club of Greater Long Island, whose service focus is helping people affected by brain-related disorders and disabilities through volunteer activities, projects and fund-raisers, is having a fundraiser trip to Atlantic City on Sept. 7, 2008. Tickets are $38 per person. Please call Rita at 631-... More ... Family Fun Day in Babylon Village Babylon Village's third annual Family Fun Day will be held Sat., Sept. 6, 3 to 7 p.m. The rain date is Sept. 13. The event will be held at Babylon Elementary School Field, 171 Ralph Ave. The cost is $10 per adult and $5 per child and includes barbecue, drinks, and dessert. Bring your own chairs o... More ... Supermarket Bingo Sept. 26 The Amityville Chapter No. 700 Order of the Eastern Star will be holding a Supermarket Bingo, Fri., Sept. 26 at 14 Avon Pl., Amityville. The doors open 6 p.m. and the first game will be held at 7;30 p.m. Admission is $5. Cake and coffee will be served at intermission. There will be a special raffl... More ... Business & Professional Women's meeting Sept. 10th The Deer Park Chapter of Business & Professional Women (BPW) will host guest speaker, Sr. Pat Duffy on Wed., Sept. 10, 7 p.m. at Orlando's Italian Restaurant, 285 Commack Rd., Commack. The cost is $26. Sr. Pat, a member of the Sisters of St. More ... Amityville Woman's Club holds annual BBQ The Amityville Woman's Club ways and means committee, chaired by Peggy Gates, held its annual fundraiser, an old fashioned barbecue, at the home of Barbara and Walter Kachel. Close to 100 people attended. A variety of activities helped make the party a success. More ... Beth Sholom fair Sun., Sept.14th Congregation Beth Sholom, 441 Deer Park Ave., Babylon Village, will be holding a vendor fair, Sun., Sept. 14, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free and all are welcome. There will be jewelry, crafts, name brands such as Lia Sophia and Mary Kay and much more as well as refreshments and a DJ. More ... Vendors wanted for holiday fair Vendors are wanted for a holiday fair to be held at St. Joseph's Church, 39 N. Carll Ave., Babylon, Sat., Nov. 22. Crafts and flea market merchandise will be featured. For information call Terry Hoffman at 631- 669-0198 or Valerie Stone at 631-617-9246. More ... TOB Youth Court members sought The Town of Babylon Youth Court is accepting membership applications. Youth are eligible if you reside in the Town of Babylon , attend public or parochial school , are in grades nine through 12. Applications are available at Babylon Youth Court.org or call 631-422-7660. More ... Microchip Clinic for pets offered Sept. 13 On Sat. Sept. 13, 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. the Mayor's Alliance for NYC Animals will be providing a low cost microchip clinic during the Last Hope Animal Rescue Dog Walk and Family Fun Day at Wantagh Park near the dog run. Microchips help lost pets return home. More ... Country Western dance coming The Long Island Country Music Association will hold its monthly country western dance, Sat., Sept. 13, 7:30 to midnight at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 400 South Broadway, Lindenhurst. The band starts at 8 p.m. with music by High Noon. The instructor is Maureen Bianco. More ... Chinese auction to be held Sept. 18 Deborah Hospital Foundation, Golden Hearts/Great South Bay Chapter will present a holiday Chinese auction, Thurs, Sept. 18 at the 110 Bingo Hall, 585 Broadhollow Rd., (Rte 110) Melville, across from Kentucky Freid Chicken. The doors open 5:30 p.m. The donation is $5 per person. There will be free ... More ... Golf outing to be held Sept. 9 Temple Sinai of Massapequa and Amityville will be holding its Golf Outing and Game day, Tues., Sept. 9 at the Woodlands, 1 Southwoods Rd., Woodbury. Golfers check in and enjoy breakfast at 10:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at noon. At 12:30 p.m. game players check in and have lunch. Games include M... More ... Ascension Lutheran Church to hold Rally Day Ascension Lutheran Church, 33 Bay Shore Rd., Deer Park, will hold its Rally Day, Sun., Sept. 7, kicking off the Sunday School season for youngsters who will be three years old by Dec. 1 through sixth grade. Parents interested in registering their children to attend either the 9 a.m. or 10:45 a.m. ... More ... Nite at the Races AMVETYS Post #18 will be sponsoring A Nite at the aces to be held Sat., Sept. 13, 7 p.m. The cost is $8 per person and includes a dinner of spaghetti, meatballs and sausages, salad and bread, dessert, beer, soda, coffee and tea. A cash bar will be available ..The Post is located at 141 Carleton Av... More ... Blood drive September 8 Amvets Ladies Auxiliary Post 18, 141 Carleton Ave., East Islip is sponsoring a blood drive on Mon., Sept. 8, 2 to 9 p.m. at the Post. You must be 17 years old or older, but 16 with parental consent and photo identification. For information, call Marie at 631-581-9085. More ... Outdoor craft fair coming An outdoor craft fair will be held Sun., Sept. 6 at the Berkshire Nursing Home, Berkshire Road and Little East Neck Road, West Babylon. The rain date is Sept. 7. For information, call Joan at 631-587-0600, extension 129. More ... Cast call at dance company Ovations Dance Repertory Company, a non-profit organization in Bohemia, casts the musical Annie Jr. Fri., Sept.5, 5 to 6 p.m. for ages five to six, 6 to 7 p.m. for ages seven to eight and 7 to 8 p.m. for ages nine and over. Prepare a song to sing acapella. Call for information and to register 6... More ... Vendors wanted Vendors are wanted for a holiday craft fair/market to be held on the grounds of Dominican Village, 565 Albany Ave., Amityville, Sat., Nov. 8, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information, call 631-842-6618. More ...
Deer Park resident Christine Nitti was recently awarded a grant for up to $5,000 per year to pay for tuition, fees, books and supplies at Suffolk County Community College (SCCC) as one of the inaugural recipients of the Get There from More ... Captree Power Squardron to hold safe boating classes Captree Power Squadron, part of the nationwide non-profit organization United States Power Squadrons, will be conducting boating safety classes soon. Classes include the necessary New York state P.W.C. certification now required of Personal Water Craft (Jet-Ski) operators of all ages. Also include... More ... Vendors wanted for outdoor fai Sunrise Senior Living of West Babylon 580, Montauk Hwy., West Babylon, will be having an outdoor flea market craft fair, walk and rock fundraiser, Sat., Sept. 20, 10 a.m., to 2p.m. Walk around trails; listen and dance with the DJ Jim Papa and shop for reasonable unique gifts. There will also be a ... More ... Meditation workshops to be held beginning Sept . 9th The Science of Spirituality Meditation Center, 79 County Line Rd., Amityville will be holding a Joyoti Meditation interactive workshop series on Tuesdays, Sept. 9, 16, 23 and 30, 7:30 to 9 p.m. For information , call 631- 691-7100. More ... |
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