Friday, November 25, 2016
Vol. 76, No. 46
HOLIDAY LIGHTING SPECTACULAR
Photo courtesy of Owen Photography
This jolly, bearded man stops by the Syosset Holiday Lighting Spectacular every year! Syosset-Woodbury residents who were disappointed by the cancellation of last year’s Syosset Holiday Lighting Spectacular will be pleased to know that this massively popular Downtown Syosset tradition is back! On Sunday, December 4, the Syosset-Woodbury Chamber of Commerce presents its 18th Annual Holiday Lighting Spectacular at the Astoria Bank Plaza, 50 Jackson Avenue, across from the Syosset LIRR station. Beginning
at 4:00pm (with complimentary snacks and warm refreshments served at 3:30pm), the event is highlighted by a one-hour holiday concert, the lighting of the community Christmas tree and menorah, and a visit from Santa Claus. This year’s concert will feature performances by some of Syosset’s most talented vocalists and dancers. Plus, Santa will be available for photos with children (please bring a camera!).
The Syosset Holiday Lighting Spectacular typically draws upwards of 500 enthusiastic community members, so be sure to arrive early to find a parking spot. Dress warm, but don’t let a little late-day chill keep you away. The memory of this event will long outlast a few shivers! (Note: Rain/Snow date is Sunday, December 11) Visit www.syossetchamber. com or call 802-4942 for more information!
Craft market at St. Bernard’s
St. Bernard’s Church will hold a Craft market on Saturday, November 26, from 9 AM to 4 PM The event will be held indoors
at St. Bernard’s School, 3100 Hempstead Turnpike, Levittown. Admission is free and the market is open to the public.
There will be more than sixty vendors of crafts and gifts, featuring all new merchandise. Fresh wreaths available.
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Nominations for “Women of Distinction Awards” program Oyster Bay Town Councilwomen Rebecca M. Alesia and Michele M. Johnson announced that the Town is accepting nomination forms for the annual “Women of Distinction” awards program. “Each year, the Town recognizes exceptional recipients in each of eight categories,” Councilwoman Alesia said. “Since the program’s inception, the Town is privileged to have honored more than 140 designees.” “The Town Board recognizes the winners at a special ceremony held in honor of women’s history month,” Councilwoman Johnson said. “Nominees can either live or work in the Town of Oyster Bay.” The Councilwomen noted that nomination forms have been mailed to local community organizations, all local libraries, and are available on the Town’s website, www.oysterbaytown. com. Anybody is welcome to submit an application, including those who have done so in the past and whose candidates were not selected. Women who either live or work in the Town of Oyster Bay may be nominated in the following categories: 1) Arts: Woman who has contributed to the cultural life of the community through theatre, dance, music, art or literature. 2) Business: Professional woman in a position as owner, CEO or high-level manager of a business or industry. 3) Community and Civic Affairs: A leader, supervisor, administrator, manager or member who has made a contribution to the community. 4) Education: A woman educator, administrator or director of a public or private institution of learning who has been outstanding in the field. 5) Government: Woman who has made an outstanding contribution to the community through her work in or with local government. 6) Health Services: Individual who has made an outstanding contribution in the health services field. 7) Humanitarian: An outstanding woman who has made a contribution to the community. This individual may or may not be affiliated with a commercial, professional or non-profit agency or group. 8) Volunteer: A woman who has made an outstanding contribution in serving the needs of others.
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