Holiday Coloring Contest!
Amityville Kiwanis Club Donates Turkeys
churches and families at the Park Ave. School. Pictured are Dave Heller, school social worker Allison deMario, Rick Licari and Gary Scherl.
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5. Recipe measurement (abbr.)
8. Swiss river
11. Czech Republic capital
13. “Officially known as”
14. A French abbot
15. Having a strong sharp smell or taste
16. Local area network
17. Data transmission speed measure
18. Embarrass
20. When you hope to get there
21. This (Spanish)
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2. Genus of clams
3. Remark
4. Actor LaBeouf
5. Ohio town
6. Olympic sport
7. Cure
8. Behave in a way that belittles
9. Shares a boundary with
10. Give advice
12. Promotional materials
14. Assist or encourage, usually in some wrongdoing
22. Gives up
25. Churchgoer
30. Current
31. Slang for gun
32. Small drum
33. Vanished union bigwig
38. Rocker’s tool of the trade
41. Dearth
43. 2024 Olympics host
45. Excess blood in the vessels
48. Afrikaans
49. Agreement between provider and customer
19. “Agatha All Along” actress Kathryn
23. Small piece
24. King of Camelot
25. Parts per thousand (abbr.)
26. Small Milky Way constellation
27. One who challenges authority (abbr.)
28. Equal (prefix)
29. Shawl
34. S. American wood sorrel relative
35. The end
36. Supervises interstate commerce
37. Yes vote
39. Officer of high rank
40. Church office
50. Spiritual leader of a Jewish congregation
55. Ancient Syrian city
56. Witch
57. Celebrations
59. Long period of time
60. A team’s best pitcher
61. Current unit
62. One-time aerospace company
63. French/Belgian river
64. Swedish rock group
41. Tire pressure measurement
42. From a distance
44. Photographs
45. Industrial process
46. Nobel Prize-winning physicist
47. Map out
48. Mammary gland part of female mammal
51. Honorable title (Turkish)
52. Spongelike cake leavened with yeast
53. Speak incessantly
54. Poetry term
58. Relaxing space
Holiday Tree Lightings
Bayard Cutting Arboretum
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce that on Friday, December 6, 2024 the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony at Bayard Cutting Arboretum in Great River will take place from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.
Join the carolers in a sing-along of traditional holiday songs while awaiting the arrival of Santa Claus. At 6:00 pm sharp, Santa will light the tree for the 2024 holiday season. Afterwards, hot beverages will be served, and you can visit with Santa. All activities take place outdoors, so please dress accordingly. The Manor House will not be open. In the spirit of the season, they will be collecting canned goods and new unwrapped toys for those in need in our community. All donations are appreciated.
Admission is free. There is limited parking, so please arrive early. The entrance gates will close when the parking field has reached full capacity.
Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce that the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting at Belmont Lake State Park will be held on Friday, December 6, 2024 from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
The Arboretum gates will open at 5:30 pm. At 6:00 pm sharp, the magnificent thirty-five-foot Japanese Umbrella Pine on the south side of the Camelia Greenhouse will be lit by Santa. Afterwards, you can visit with Santa in the Planting Fields Hay Barn until 7:30 pm.
Admission to the tree-lighting is free. The grounds will be open to the public until 8:00 pm.
Belmont Lake State Park
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce that the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting at Belmont Lake State Park will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 4:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Prior to the lighting of the tree by Santa Claus, traditional holiday music will be sung by the choruses of North Babylon School District on the front lawn of the Long Island State Park Headquarters at Belmont Lake State Park. After Santa and his helpers light the tree, there will be a spectacular firework display over Belmont Lake. Activities begin at 4:00pm and include an ice sculpting demonstration, numerous holiday displays, a magic show, and a juggler. There will be food and merchandise available for purchase. All activities are outside, so please dress accordingly. Admission is free.
This event is sponsored by New York State Parks- Long Island Region, the Natural Heritage Trust, Cox Media Group (WBAB 102.3FM and WBLI 106.1 FM Radio Stations), Renewal by Anderson, New York Cancer and Blood Specialists, and New York Life.
Orient Beach State Park
TThe New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce that the Holiday Tree Lighting at Orient Beach State Park in Orient will take place on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 5:00pm.
They invite everyone to join them to help Santa light the tree in celebration of the holiday season. In the spirit of the season, they will be collecting coats and canned food items for families in need in our community. Any donations are welcomed and appreciated. Admission is free and all activities will take place outside, so please dress accordingly.
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DECEMBER HAPPENINGS
MONDAY-FRIDAY.
THROUGH DEC 16th
9:00AM-4:30PM
TOY DRIVE
Town of Babylon Councilman Terence McSweeney would like to encourage your participation in his Toy Drive. Please Drop off a new & unwrapped toy, book or game at Babylon Town Hall Lobby, 200 East Sunrise Hwy. in Lindenhurst. This annul event is in collaboration with the U.S. Marine Corps., who distribute the items to children in need. For more information, please call 631-957-3081
SATURDAY, DEC. 7th
9:30AM-11:00AM EVERY SATURDAY TILL FEB. 1, 2025
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
If you have lost a loved one a Bereavement Support Group is now forming at Our Lady Of Grace Church in West Babylon. For more information, please call John Laszewski 631-874-0210
10:00AM-3:00PM
ST. MARK'S CHRISTMAS FAIR 754 Montauk Highway (across from the Oconee Diner) in Islip. The fair is held in the office building’s Gathering Place. Santa, Decorated Christmas Trees, Wreaths, Ornaments, Toys, Craft Items, Jewelry, Cookie Walk, Raffles, Sweepstakes, Bake Table. Santa will be at the Fair from 11:00 to 12:30. For more information, please call 631-581-4950, https:// stmarksislip.org
HOLIDAYS
3rd - Giving Tuesday
21st - Winter begins 25th - Christmas Hanukkah begins at sundown
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Events must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event date and will run free of charge on a space available basis. For more info, call 631.226.2636 x275 or send events to editorial@longislandmediagroup.com
SATURDAY, DEC. 7th
from 11:00AM-7:00PM and SUNDAY, DEC. 8th
9:00AM-2:00PM
CHRISTMAS/CRAFT FESTIVAL
Annual Christmas/Craft Festival at St. Gerard Majella Church, 300 Terryville Road in Port Jefferson Station. Shop for unique crafts, vendor items, jewelry and Raffles. Kids can enjoy photos with Santa and special shopping area. Light meals and snacks served. For more information, please call 631-473-2900
SUNDAY, DEC. 8th
12NOON-5:00PM
HOLIDAY HOUSE TOUR
The Historical Society of Islip Hamlet's Holiday House Tour is Back! Several homes will be decorated for the holidays, tour guides in Victorian dress, a Holiday Auction/50-50 Raffle, live entertainment, refreshments. Tickets available on Eventbrite; will be sold at Caroline's Flower Shoppe, Kleiber's Country Store. Please donate a new, unwrapped toy for the John Theissen Children's Foundation. For more information: www.isliphamlethistory. org, or call 631-559-2915
1:30 PM
LESSONS & CAROLS
Our Lady of Grace presents Lessons & Carols, a monthly concert series Clergy, lectors, and instrumentalists collaborate with the Adult Choir for this special liturgical event. A great way to remember the reason for the season. Free Will Offering, all welcome, just walk in. Light hospitality to follow.
The church is located on 666 Albin Ave. in West Babylon. For more information, please call 631-587-5185
4:00PM
HOLIDAY SONGS
The Babylon Chorale presents: Peace featuring Taylor Scott Davis’ “Magnificat” A performance of holiday songs performed with orchestra. St. Peter’s By The Sea Episcopal Church, 500 South Country Rd. (Montauk Hwy), Bay Shore. To purchase tickets online or for further information, visit www. babylonchorale.org or email info@ babylonchorale.org
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 11th
2:30AM-5:00PM THE HELPING HANDS
35TH ANNUAL TOY DRIVE
The Toy Drive will be held at 944 West Bay drive or the BBEA clubhouse - block of Villa Monaco in West Islip. For more information, please contact contact Jennifergalllozzi@gmail.com or to make a donation visit https://www. paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_ id=Q84FKWW5F42DW
SATURDAY, DEC. 14TH
10:00AM-3:00PM
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR
Islip United Methodist Church will be hosting their Annual Christmas Craft Fair at 350 Main Street in Islip. Lots of Homemade items, Jewelry, Antiques, Raffles, Baked Goods, lunch and so much more. For more information, please call 631-581-7663.
Giving Back And Spreading Joy
The Toy Drive That Has Become A Deer Park Tradition
The holiday will be brighter for children at Cohen Children’s Medical Center thanks to the third annual collaboration between Mangano Family Funeral Homes and the Deer Park Fire Department.
Mangano Family Funeral Homes owner Sal Mangano says “This effort began 3 years ago and was spearheaded by Joseph Baggio, a local young man who is a cancer survivor. He is former patient at Cohen who was looking to ‘Pay it forward’. We are proud to partner with him.”
Cohen Children’s Medical Center provides the very best care to meet the special needs of sick children ranging in age from premature babies to adolescents. The 206-bed hospital opened in 1983 as the NY Metro area’s only hospital exclusively for children. Today, they are the largest provider of pediatric healthcare services in NY State.
This year as an added incentive to donate, Family Florist of Deer Park is giving $10 gift cards to anyone who donates a toy at Mangano Family Funeral Home drop
off location to support this year’s drive.
Mangano credits the generosity of Deer Park residents and surrounding communities for making this toy drive so successful year after year.
Donations of new, unwrapped toys can be dropped at the following locations through December 14, 2024: Deer Park Fire Department- 94 Lake Ave, Deer Park
Mangano Family Funeral Home- 1701 Deer Park Ave, Deer Park
The Works Barbershop1941 Deer Park Ave, Deer Park
For more information please call Mangano Family Funeral Home at 631-5863600.
About Mangano Family Funeral Homes
With over 100 years in operation as a familyowned business, Mangano Family Funeral Homes provide families and their loved ones with caring and compassionate service in their time of need. To learn more please visit www. manganofh.com
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On Nov. 8, Park Avenue Memorial Elementary School in Amityville held its annual career fair.
Coordinated by guidance counselor Kim Balducci, the school’s career fair aims to expose students to different careers while developing the school to work connection. Held in the school’s auditorium, students in each grade went around to their careers of choice to interview the guest
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speakers about their professions.
The career fair featured a wide range of speakers that included parents, family and friends of faculty members and community members:
Officer Schmidt and Officer Antonellis, Amityville Police Department Officer Hernandez and Officer Castillo, Suffolk County Police Department Lt. Tim Jacobsen and Dan Jacobsen, Amityville Fire Department
Kevin Bowker, entrepreneur/ business owner Jenna Alma, associate project engineer Joseph Frederic, technical resource
principal Florence M. Symister, senior sales process specialist
Yolanda Shields, business alignment partner Christine Crosby-Brown, registered nurse
Leisha Cason, registered nurse
Edward Rodriguez, U.S. Air Force
Christina Mitchell, librarian
Mary Cascone and Taylor Bolger,
Babylon Town Historian Viscel Moore, Deputy Commissioner of Parks & Recreation Tianna Gratta, executive assistant (Media/Radio) Liz Fanning, director/dance studio owner Dayana Emmanuel, entrepreneur/chef Peter Hornick, senior analyst Jenell Stewart, social media marketing director Ethan Banfield Senior, assistant service manager.
Photos courtesy of the Amityville Union Free School District
Fire Safety Presentation At Northwest Elementary School
On Oct. 29, the Amityville Fire Department held an interactive lesson on fire safety at Northwest Elementary School.
In conjunction with Fire Prevention Month, students gathered in the school’s gymnasium
as firefighters held a presentation to discuss fire and emergency protocol at home. After the presentation, students walked to the school’s main parking lot where they got see an actual fire engine truck, a ladder truck and an ambulance. With assistance getting in and out, they entered each vehicle, walked around it and learned about the tools, equipment and uniforms that are used to put out a fire.
- On Oct. 29, the Amityville Fire Department held an interactive lesson on fire safety at Northwest Elementary School.
Amityville SD Launches Community Survey To Gather Input On New Mascot
As the Amityville Union Free School District begins the process of identifying a new mascot, it has launched a survey for all community residents to offer input. The district encourages all residents, faculty, staff and students to participate in the survey which will help to
identify those values and themes that the district’s new mascot should represent. The district is open to all suggestions and looks forward to the community’s input. The survey will remain open until Friday, Dec. 13. Links to the survey can be found on the
district’s website, www. amityvilleschools.org and are also listed below: English Survey: https://forms.gle/ s1QWXtzPhceHDQ6bA Spanish Survey: https://forms.gle/ E1zFb4skDDAcZCT68
Hope For The Warriors To Host Free Career Readiness Webinar
Geared for the military community, Hope For The Warriors will be presenting a free career readiness webinar with Robert Half, a talent solutions and business consulting firm, Tuesday, Dec. 10 from 12-1 p.m. EST.
Two Robert Half career experts will share expertise in career readiness, helping participants with essential skills for the job search process, such as resume building, interview preparation, and networking. Their insights reflect decades of experience and a deep commitment to supporting military veterans as they integrate into civilian careers.
The goal of the event is to provide attendees with career strategies, industry insights, and practical resources to guide them in navigating the competitive job market. Participants can submit questions when registering or ask at the end as well.
As a part of Hope For The Warriors’ Warrior’s Compass transition program, the career readiness webinar series provides free training to help prepare those in the military landscape for a job search in today’s civilian climate. The workshops offer tools and tips, as well as opportunities to network with other service members, military spouses, and companies committed to hiring those with military backgrounds.
“At Hope For The Warriors our team of career coaches believe that
providing career knowledge and building career mental fitness are powerful assets for our veteran community,” said Brian Papakie, director of transition services & life roles for Hope For The Warriors and a retired U.S. Marine veteran.
“This partnership with Robert Half brings decades of career expertise to our participants, equipping them with tools in resume building, interview prep, and networking. Together, we’re building pathways for our veterans to confidently step into civilian careers and connect with employers who value their unique strengths and dedication.”
To register for the free workshop, visit hopeforthewarriors.org.
The workshop will also be streamed via Facebook Live at facebook.com/ HopeForTheWarriors.
About Hope For The
Warriors: Founded in 2006, Hope For The Warriors is a national nonprofit dedicated to restoring a foundation of stability, strength and community for post-9/11 veterans, service members and military families. Since its inception, Hope For The Warriors has served over 171,000 service members, veterans, military spouses, and caregivers through 10 programs/services focused on providing financial, career and educational stability; physical and emotional strength; and social support that builds community. This includes The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Hope For The Warriors providing confidential, high-quality mental health care services. For more information, visit hopeforthewarriors.org, Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube or LinkedIn.
FIRE SAFETY PRESENTATION
Photos courtesy of the Amityville Union Free School District
Thanksgiving Feasts Held Throughout Northeast Elementary School
THANKSGIVING FEASTS - Students at Northeast Elementary School in Amityville are celebrating Thanksgiving with their own classroom feasts. Throughout the week leading up to the holiday, students gathered around large, decorated tables for a festive meal. Students also crafted and wore turkey crowns as part of the schoolwide celebration. Photo courtesy of the Amityville Union Free School District
Fall Senior Advocate Schedules
Suffolk Legislator Tom Donnelly (D-Deer Park) is pleased to inform Babylon and Huntington residents about the local Suffolk County Office for the Aging Fall 2024 Senior Advocate Schedule. Senior advocates are County representatives who come out into the community and assist seniors with information gathering, completion of eligibility or recertification applications and referrals to appropriate community agencies.
“It is so important for us to provide our senior citizens with the assistance and information they need in ways that are most convenient to them. These visits allow our seniors to connect with our County’s senior advocates right in their own communities,” said Legislator Donnelly. “I hope all those interested in the services that the Suffolk County Office for the Aging provides will take advantage of this opportunity.”
This fall, Senior Advocates will be visiting the following locations in the Town of Babylon:
• North Amityville Nutrition Center, 48-C Cedar Road, Amityville: Wednesday, December 18, 10 am – 1 pm
• RainbowCenter,293Buffalo Avenue, Lindenhurst: Wednesday, December 4, 8:30 – 11:00 am
• Tanner Park Senior Nutrition, 2 Tanner Park, Copiague: Wednesday, December 11, 8:30 am – 1 pm
• Spangle Drive Center, 4385 Spangle Drive, North Babylon: Tuesday, December 17, 12 – 3:30 pm
In Huntington, they will be visiting the following:
• Huntington Senior Nutrition Center, 423 Park Avenue, Huntington: Wednesday, December 18, 8:30 am – 1:30 pm
• Paumanack Village 5 & 6, 100 Adriatic Drive, Melville: Thursday,
December 26, 8:30 am –12 pm; residents only Advocates assist with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP – formerly known as food stamps), Medicare Savings Program and Heating Emergency Assistance Program (HEAP) applications. They also can provide information on Medicare, answer questions and make recommendations and referrals. For more information about available services or directions to any of these locations, please call the Suffolk County Office for the Aging at (631) 853-8200.
“For more than three decades, the Suffolk County Office for the Aging has been providing full and troublefree access to critical services,” Donnelly said. “I am glad to see their great professional community outreach program continue and hope that every senior resident will make full use of it.”
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