December 3, 2025 Amityville by Long Island Media Group

Northeast Elementary School Receives A Generous Donation Of Turkeys

Thanks to the tireless efforts of Northeast Elementary School social worker Jessenia Bermúdez, Northeast received a generous donation of turkeys from Stew Leonard’s to support families in need throughout the Amityville school community.

Ms. Bermúdez

coordinated the effort to ensure that families experiencing food insecurity would have access to a holiday meal.

Her commitment to student well-being and community outreach played a key role in securing multitudes of turkeys that will be distributed to households

throughout the school community.

The district extends its heartfelt gratitude to Stew Leonard’s for its generosity and to Ms. Bermúdez for her continued dedication to supporting families in the Amityville school community.

SUNDAY, DEC. 7th

DECEMBER HAPPENINGS

SATURDAY, DEC. 6th

9:00AM

HOT CHOCOLATE 5K RUN/WALK

This year marks 20 years of Seaford community spirit! A great morning of fun, ﬁtness, and neighbors coming together. Hosted by the Seaford Wellness Council, a 501(c)(3) nonproﬁt (Tax ID #11-3612034) dedicated to promoting wellness and community pride throughout Seaford. Location: Seaford High School, 1575 Seamans Neck Road in Seaford. For more information, please contact Michael DiSilvio, 516-384-8536

9:00AM-NOON

CHRISTMAS WREATH SALE

Amityville Kiwanis Club will be selling Christmas wreaths at the Kiwanis Park parking lot on Broadway in Amityville. Beautiful, thick and decorated with handmade bows for only $27.00. Call and order yours today 516-449-4571. Free delivery! All proceeds beneﬁt the Amityville Community Fund.

5:30PM-7:30PM

TREE LIGHTING AT THE SEAFORD FIREHOUSE

The Seaford Historical Society with host, at the museum, 3890 Waverly Avenue in Seaford, in conjunction with the Tree lighting at the Seaford Firehouse, an open house. Entertainment and warm apple cider served. For information please contact Judy Bongiovi 516-783-8629

6:00PM

MASSAPEQUA CHRISTMAS TREE AND MENORAH LIGHTING CEREMONY at Klestinec Park on Broadway in Massapequa. Rain Date: Sunday, December 7th. A wonderful community event for the family. For more information, please call 516-541-1443

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7:00PM

FREE CHRISTMAS CONCERT

The Choir of Holy Trinity Orthodox Church of East Meadow presents its Annual Christmas Concert, “An Evening of Lessons and Carols”, featuring choral music of the Orthodox Church and traditional carols from both East and West. It will be also livestreamed on https://www. facebook.com/htocem. Admission and refreshments are free of charge. Church is located at 369 Green Avenue in East Meadow. For more information, please call 516-483-3649, email htocem@gmail.com, or visit Facebook or www.htocem.org.

SATURDAY, DEC. 6th

SUNDAY, DEC. 7th

Tours begin at 10:00AM and leave every ﬁfteen minutes until 2:30PM both days.

HOLIDAY TOURS AT SAGTIKOS MANOR

A magical tour of the toys we once received at Christmas, from the Colonial times to the magic of motion - 1800-1900s Golden Age of Toys, 1900s-1950s - toys of innovation and engineering to present. Reserve your tour online, sagtikosmanor.org, walk-ins welcome day of as space allows, 677 West Montauk Hwy, West Bay Shore, 631.854.0939 For more information: info@sagtikosmanor.org

SATURDAY, DEC. 6th

7:30PM

SUNDAY, DEC. 7th

4:00PM

MARKING MOMENTS: A LESSONS & CAROLS CELEBRATION

The Babylon Chorale presents A concert version of Lessons & Carols with works by Biebel, Hagen berg, & Quartet, along with traditional hymns sung with audience. St. Peter's

By-The-Sea Episcopal Church - 500 South Country Rd. in Bay Shore. To purchase tickets online or for further information, visit their website at www. babylonchorale.org, or email info@ babylonchorale.org

SUNDAY, DEC. 7th

11:00AM-3:00PM

CHILD WELFARE HOLIDAY BRUNCH

The Woman’s Club of Massapequa is holding its annual Child Welfare Holiday Brunch at the Unqua Corinthian Yacht Club in Amityville. Rafﬂe prizes, DJ, and dancing. For more information or reservations please call Antoinette 516-978-4258.

12NOON-5:00PM

2025 HOLIDAY HOUSE TOUR

Historical Society of Islip Hamlet's 2025 Holiday House Tour. Several historically and/or architecturally interesting homes will be decorated for the holidays as tour guides in Victorian dress greet you. At the reception there will be light refreshments, a Christmas auction and 50/50 rafﬂe. Please donate a new, unwrapped toy for the John Theissen Children's Foundation. For more information, please call 6312915, www.isliphamlethistory.org.

5:00PM

ADVENT LESSONS AND CAROLS

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 210 So. Wellwood Avenue in Lindenhurst, celebrates the Advent Season with Scriptures and beautiful music led by the adult choir, youth choir, cantors, and instrumentalists. Reception to follow in the School Auditorium. Join us as we prepare for the coming of Christ into our hearts. For more information, please call 631226-7725.

Fourleaf Federal Credit Union Scholarship Program

High School Seniors Invited To Apply To Offset Cost Of Tuition, Books And Other College Expenses

FourLeaf Federal Credit Union recently announced that applications for its annual Scholarship Program are now open. High school seniors are invited to apply for financial assistance as they prepare for college. Designed to support hardworking, communityminded students, the program provides awards that can help offset the rising costs of tuition, books, and other college expenses.

“Our scholarships are one way we can help ease the financial burden on families while

encouraging students to pursue their dreams,” shared Kimberly Ruiz, Manager Community Engagement New Markets. “Each year, we proudly award 10 accomplished students, knowing that investing in young people is an investment in the future of our communities.”

To apply, please visit; https://www.fourleaffcu. com/community/ education-scholarships/.

The 2026 Scholarship Program application deadline date is Friday, January 9, 2026 (no late submissions are accepted).

Grandparents Day Celebration At Northeast Elementary School

Northeast Elementary School in Amityville turned learning into a family celebration on Nov. 7 as students welcomed their grandparents into the classroom.

The school’s annual Grandparents Day gave visitors a chance not only to watch lessons unfold but to become part of the day’s activities alongside their grandchildren. Throughout the day, grandparents toured the pre-K and kindergarten classrooms, joining students at their tables and on the carpet for hands-

on fun. Guests helped the district’s youngest learners color pictures of grandmas and grandpas, assisted with seasonal crafts inspired by autumn, and settled in for cozy story time sessions.

The event created plenty of opportunities for smiles, shared creativity, and meaningful moments between generations — helping strengthen the connection between school, students and families.

Photos courtesy of the Amityville Union Free School District

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The Messiah Feeds The Hungry!

Through the generosity of the Church of St. Joseph, on Sunday, December 14th at 7:00 PM the renowned St. Joseph’s Choir and friends will once again present the traditional FREE concert at St. Joseph’s Church in Babylon Village. The renowned St. Joseph Choir has presented a yearly December concert for over 25 years raising more than $100.000 for the benefit of the Mercy INN Soup Kitchen in Wyandanch. They will perform Handel’s MESSIAH and Bach’s Magnificat and more preceded by a moving candlelight procession. They are directed by Dr. Marie Drohan and accompanied by soloists, the Sophisticated Strings, trumpets, flute and harpsichord. The church will be in darkness at 7:00 so early arrival is recommended. Donations are encouraged to benefit the soup kitchen-cash or check payable to The Mercy INN and may also be dropped off at the Parish Center-39 N. Carll Ave. Babylon Village NY time before or after the concert. the church office at 631-669-0068 for more information.

Park Avenue Memorial Elementary School’s Annual Career Fair

On Nov. 7, Park Avenue Memorial Elementary School in Amityville hosted its annual Career Fair, an event designed to introduce students to a wide variety of professions and strengthen the schoolto-work connection.

Coordinated by school guidance counselor

Kim Balducci, the Career Fair transformed the school’s auditorium into an interactive learning space. Students from every grade level had the opportunity to explore careers of their choice, meeting with guest speakers and interviewing them about their daily work, training and experiences.

This year’s fair featured a diverse group of presenters, including parents, family members, friends of faculty, and community professionals:

Deborah Magnani, physical therapist

Christine Crosby-Brown, registered nurse

Christina Mitchell, head of youth services

Remifa Brookins, Motor Vehicle Representative

Jesie Veliz, orthodontist

Lt. Tim Jacobsen, Amityville Fire Department

Lt. Lily Gosin, Amityville Fire Department

Jesus Trivino, Senior Director

Yvette Trivino, Senior Director of Sales

Rainy Leon, letter carrier

Kayla Cooper, social worker