Spasso Holiday Catering of Lindenhurst
Fresh Mozzarella, Roasted Peppers, Artichoke Hearts & Grilled Chicken)
Pasta w/Tomato Sauce 45.00 70.00
Pasta w/Garlic & Oil 50.00 75.00
Pasta Alla Vodka 60.00 90.00 (Creamy Pink Sauce w/Grated Parmigiana Cheese)
Pasta Bolognese 60.00 90.00 (Pink Cream Meat Sauce)
Pasta Alfredo 60.00 90.00
Pasta Primavera 65.00 95.00 (Pink Cream Sauce w/Fresh Garden Vegetables)
Pasta Casalinga 80.00
(Peas, Prosciutto & Sundried Tomatoes In A Pink Cream Sauce)
Pasta w/Shrimp & Broccoli 85.00 115.00 (Baby Shrimp & Broccoli Sauteed In Garlic & Extra Virgin Olive Oil Served Over Pasta)
Pasta w/Chicken & Broccoli 65.00 95.00
Pasta w/Broccoli & Garlic 60.00 90.00
Pasta D’Estate 80.00 110.00 (Sun Dried Tomatoes & Roasted Peppers w/Mushrooms, Sliced Black Olives, Sauteed w/Garlic, Virgin Olive Oil & Artichokes)
Pasta Carciofi 80.00 110.00 (Sauteed Artichoke Hearts w/Garlic, Peas & Onions)
Pasta Guisseppi 65.00 95.00
(Chopped Broccoli, Zucchini, Sundried Tomatoes, Olives & Mushrooms Sauteed w/Garlic & Onions Then Topped With Mozzarella Cheese)
Choice Of Pasta: Rigatoni, Fettuccini, Penne, Linguine or Angel Hair
Giving Back And Spreading Joy To Hospitalized Children 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 Barbershop- 1941 Deer Park Ave, Deer Park
For more information please call Mangano Family Funeral Home at 631-586-3600. About Mangano Family Funeral Homes
With over 100 years in operation as a family-owned 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
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.
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.
“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,
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.
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,
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With Winter Heating Season Nearing, PSEG Long Island Customers May Be Eligible For Assistance Company Reminds Those Struggling With Bills That
As winter heating season approaches, PSEG Long Island reminds customers that programs exist to help people struggling with utility bills. There are also many ways they can lower their bills by using energy wisely.
“While PSEG Long Island is not a provider of natural gas or heating oil, we want all of our customers to be able to keep their homes warm this winter,” said Lou DeBrino, PSEG Long Island’s vice president of Customer Operations. “To help customers manage their electricity expenses, we offer resources, tips and a variety of energy efficiency programs. There are also state programs that can help with heating costs. We know some customers are struggling to pay bills, and we encourage them to reach out to us to enroll in a deferred payment agreement and learn about available financial assistance programs. We’re here to help.” Assistance available to those struggling with bills
PSEG Long Island wants to work with any customer struggling to pay their bills and help them find a solution. The company encourages anyone with a past-due account balance to call 1-800-490-0025 so a representative can help them develop a deferred payment agreement tailored to the needs of their household.
PSEG Long Island also offers its Residential Energy Affordability Partnership Program, a free program for incomeeligible customers designed to help them save energy and lower their energy bills. A REAP technician will visit a customer’s home to conduct a free home energy survey and may install
energy-saving measures. To learn more, visit psegliny.com/myaccount/ customersupport/ financialassistance/reap.
Additionally, PSEG Long Island wants to make customers aware of the financial assistance programs offered by New York State:
• The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) can provide a heating fuel grant to eligible homeowners and renters depending on income, household size and how they heat their home. A family of four may have a maximum gross monthly income of $6,390 and still qualify for benefits. For more information, visit https://otda.ny.gov/ programs/heap/.
• Emergency HEAP, a subset of the HEAP program, offers eligible customers a grant to help low- and middle-income New Yorkers avoid having their home heating disconnected or or if they are running low or are out of their deliverable heat source (i.e. fuel oil, kerosene or propane). This emergency portion of HEAP is scheduled to open on Jan. 2, 2025. If customers are experiencing an emergency, they can apply for this benefit by reaching out to their local Department of Social Services location, which can be found here: https:// otda.ny.gov/programs/ heap/contacts/
• For low-income households facing no-heat situations, the State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance is also accepting
applications for its heating equipment repair or replacement benefit. Eligible homeowners can now apply for up to $4,000 for repair or $8,000 for replacement of a furnace, boiler or other direct heating equipment necessary to keep the household’s primary heating source working. Additionally, eligible households can receive energy efficiency services, which includes the cleaning of primary heating equipment to allow for its safe and efficient operation. Customers can apply for this benefit by reaching out to their local Department of Social Services location, which can be found here: https:// otda.ny.gov/programs/ heap/contacts/
Customers who apply for and receive one of these state or federal benefits are automatically placed on PSEG Long Island’s Household Assistance Program, which provides a discount of $40 or more a month on their electric bill.
Customers who do not or cannot receive one of these state and federal benefits can apply for the Household Assistance Program in other ways. More information is available at psegliny. com/myaccount/ customersupport/ financialassistance/ householdassistance
How customers can lower their bills
The most effective thing customers can to do lower their bills is to use electricity more efficiently. Here are some helpful tips:
State Programs Are Available
• Seal windows and doorframes with weather stripping or caulk, and remove or cover window air conditioners to help to prevent drafts that waste energy and money.
• Ceiling fans can be used to save energy in winter. Setting a fan to rotate clockwise on low pulls cool air toward the ceiling, pushing warm air down into a room.
• Lower your thermostat by just one degree to potentially reduce your heating bill. Lowering it two degrees during the day and five to 10 degrees at night will save even more.
• Use a programmable thermostat to automatically manage your home’s heating and cooling needs. ENERGY STAR® estimates that homes with high heating and cooling bills, as well as homes that are unoccupied for much of the day, can save approximately $100 a
year with an ENERGY STAR certified smart thermostat. In addition, PSEG Long Island offers rebates on smart thermostats.
• Replace inefficient incandescent light bulbs with LED bulbs since, according to the U.S. Department of Energy, lighting accounts for about 15% of the electricity used in the home, and LEDs use up to 90% less energy and last up to 25 times longer.
• Install timers and motion detectors to automatically manage indoor and outdoor lighting and help ensure lights are not on when they’re not needed.
• Reduce “phantom power” by using energy efficient power strips or unplugging electronic devices when they’re not in use. Items plugged into outlets use electricity even when they’re turned off.
• Customers on Time-ofDay rates can run the
dishwasher, clothes dryer and other highenergy-use appliances outside of peak hours.
• Customers on Time-ofDay rates can charge electric vehicles to run outside of peak hours.
• Install a high efficiency air source heat pump (ASHP) to lower energy usage, save money and provide greater comfort in cold and hot months. Rebates are available from PSEG Long Island’s Home Comfort Program for ducted ASHP units and ductless mini split systems. Additionally, PSEG Long Island’s Home Comfort Plus program offers enhanced rebates for customers who meet certain income qualifications. More money-saving ideas and rebate information are available at psegliny.com/ saveenergyandmoney/ energystarrebates.
Michael Voltz, PSEG Long Island’s director of Energy Efficiency and Renewables, speaks at the PSEG Long Island Energy Forum for Advocates on Oct. 23, 2024. The annual event is an information sharing opportunity for groups and agencies that provide services to the financially disadvantaged.
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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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.”
Did You Know?
Supporting small businesses ensures more money stays in the communities those businesses serve. The U.S. Small Business Administration says $48 out of every $100 spent at a small business stays in the community. On the flip side, when a person spends $100 at a big-box store or a national chain, only $14 remains in the community.
Local businesses are more likely to utilize other local businesses, such as banks, service providers and even farms. Small businesses also pay employees, many of whom are local and shop local, thereby keeping even more dollars in their communities.
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
MAKE A SUBMISSION!
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.
Top Honors For Copiague Field Hockey Goalie
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.
Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School student-athlete Emma Luvera has been named the Suffolk County Division 1 Goalie of the Year in field hockey. This is the first time in school history a field hockey athlete has been awarded this honor. Luvera was voted goalie of the year by the coaches in Suffolk County.
“This is monumental considering the quality of teams in Suffolk County,” said varsity field hockey coach Kenneth Berry. “The fact that Copiague did
not make the playoffs and Emma was still voted as the county’s best goalie is a tremendous honor.”
The senior goalie is also captain of the team and a four-year starter with an 83.2% save percentage this year alone. She boasts an impressive goals against average of 2.79 and 12.45 saves per game. During her career in Copiague, she had a total of 685 saves in 55 games. Luvera hopes to continue her field hockey career playing collegiately next year. Photo courtesy of Copiague School District
Did You Know?
The Donor Alliance® reports that just one donor can save up to eight lives through organ donation. Organs that can be donated include the heart, liver, lungs,
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Donating Blood
The Foods You Eat Could Affect Whether Or Not You Can Donate
The foods a person eats before attempting to donate blood could affect whether or not he or she is allowed to donate. According to the American Red Cross, its staff members routinely check the level of hemoglobin in donors’ blood and platelets before they accept donations. Hemoglobin is a protein in the body that contains iron and gives blood its distinctive red color. Hemoglobin plays a vital role in human health, carrying oxygen from the lungs to nourish all of the tissues in the body. Hemoglobin levels are checked using fingersticks, and if hemoglobin levels are low, then donors will
be asked to wait to donate until their levels return to normal. So what does food have to do with hemoglobin? Iron is a part of hemoglobin and found in many of the foods a person eats. Iron helps people maintain their strength and energy, and it’s also necessary to help the body make new blood
cells to replace the ones that are lost through blood donations. The Red Cross encourages prospective donors to eat healthy foods that are rich in iron and high in vitamin C, as doing so can increase their chances of being accepted as blood donors and can aid in their recoveries after donating.
Volunteer Group Raises $250,000 Sponsors 41 Service Dogs To Assist Vets
A local group of 30 dedicated volunteers just surpassed the $250,000 donated milestone, sponsoring 41 highly trained service dogs thus far to assist our Veterans and first responders in need.
“Friends of America’s Vet Dogs” was established in 2015 with the sole mission of helping our Veterans have a better life by getting them a service dog free of charge. The allvolunteer non-profit community service group does this through
America’s Vet Dogs, a 501c3 located in Smithtown.
Each dog sponsored by the group, which was founded by Sayville residents Cliff Miller and Patricia Summers, is carefully named to honor an unsung hero of our military, someone who brought great credit to our military, or to recognize someone / someplace that significantly helped a Veteran in need. One of the group’s sponsored dogs, Sully, served President George H. W. Bush until
his death, and now continues to serve Veterans every day at Walter Reed Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland.
“Friends of America’s Vet Dogs” was honored by the staff and CEO of America’s Vet Dogs John Miller at their Smithtown facility this week for reaching the $250,000 milestone. There are 30 active members of the group, which raises awareness and funding for the crucial service with an annual Chinese Auction event, hosting
information tables at community events, holding other fundraiser events and by speaking at local libraries, labor uMembers of the group are hopeful they will be able to sponsor their 42nd service dog by year’s end. They can be reached by writing to: Friends of America’s Vet Dogs, Attention Cliff Miller, PO Box 18, Bohemia, NY 11716-0018 or by email at vetdogs@aol.com Donations are tax deductible and checks should be made payable to America’s Vet Dogs.
America’s Vet Dogs CEO John Miller (center) is flanked by the members of “Friends of America’s Vet Dogs” at America’s Vet Dogs / Guide Dog Foundation Smithtown campus.
High-Flying Designs At Great Neck Road
HIGH-FLYING DESIGNS AT GREAT NECK ROAD - Second graders at Great Neck Road Elementary School in the Copiague School District recently learned about inventor Tony Sarg, who created the first giant helium balloons. These balloons became a tradition in the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The second graders listened to “Balloons Over Broadway” by Melissa Sweet on Google Classroom, a story about Mr. Sarg and the New York City parade. They then worked with a partner to design and create their own balloons crafted from paper plates and popsicle sticks. The students paraded their finished products around the hallways to show off their designs to classmates. Photos courtesy of Copiague School District
Copiague Memorial Public Library
50 Deauville Boulevard, Copiague, New York 11726 Tel 631-691-1111 Fax 631-691-5098
Holiday Food Drive Donations accepted until December 13
Help us help those who are hungry in our community. The Library, in conjunction with Long Island Cares, is accepting donations of non-perishable food such as canned meats and vegetables, soup, cereal, tuna, pasta, sauce, rice, peanut butter, jelly and baby food.
Kids Need More Toy Donations Donations accepted until December 14
Drop off new and unwrapped toys to the Library donation box! The Kids Need More elves travel all over Long Island delivering gifts to children coping with cancer and serious illness.
Spread the Warmth with our Mitten Tree Donations accepted until December 30
Patrons can bring in new mittens, gloves, hats, scarves or socks and hang them on our Mitten Tree in the Children’s Room. The items will be donated to local agencies for distribution to children and adults in need throughout the community.
Soup-er Bowl Drive Donations accepted until January 31
We will be collecting canned soups for those in need. All donations will be delivered to a local food pantry and will benefit individuals for the upcoming winter season.
String Lights Collection
Instead of tossing out your string lights after the holidays, consider recycling them with us. Whether they’re old, unwanted, still working, faulty, or completely broken, we’ll gladly collect them and ensure they’re properly recycled, helping reduce waste and protect the environment.
Check Out the SLED!
Friday, December 13
12:00 - 5:00 PM
The SLED is the Suffolk County Public Libraries mobile library services vehicle, and it will be here at the Library on Friday, December 13 from 12:005:00 PM! The SLED will be decorated for the holidays, so stop by and check out all the cool gadgets, tech and toys on board! Registration not required.
Joseph Dwyer
Veterans Project
Thursday, December 5 1:00 - 3:00 PM
The Dwyer Project serves Veterans, service members, and their families with postservice transitional issues, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI). Support groups are led by Veteran peers who can relate to the experiences of group members. Registration not required.
Afternoon
Games
Fridays,
December 6, 13, 20, 27
January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
February 7, 14, 21, 28
12:30 - 3:30 PM
Come with your group to play any game of your choice. Registration is required.
Holiday Jazz Concert
Saturday, December 7 1:30 - 3:00 PM
Join pianist Paul Joseph and his jazz trio for an enjoyable afternoon of holiday music. You’ll hear inspiring instrumental jazz renditions of secular
and sacred favorites of different faiths such as “Let It Snow”, “S’vivon”, “O Holy Night” and many others. Registration is required.
Budgeting and Planning for the Future
Wednesday, December 11
6:30 - 7:30 PM
Join Veronica Ferrero from Emigrant Mortgage to discuss tips from how to budget for every day expenses to how to budget for buying your first home. Registration is required.
Afternoon Book Discussion
Thursday, December 12
1:30 - 3:00 PM
The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer
Download a copy of this book from Libby or pick up a copy at the Circulation Desk. Registration is required.
Long Island Sierra Club: Birds & Butterflies
Thursday, December 12 6:30 - 8:30 PM
This program will be held in person and via Zoom.
Nature photographer Bob Labuski will share his beautiful photos of some of Long Island’s natural treasures. Registration is required.
Cookies, Coffee and Karaoke Friday, December 13 3:00 - 5:00 PM
It’s Karaoke Friday! Sing your favorite song or enjoy the tunes sung by your family and friends. Refreshments will be provided. Registration is required.
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