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by the Copiague Chamber. At 6:45 pm, there’s Festive Fun at the North Firehouse, with photos with Santa, holiday music, and refreshments. Parade route: Copiague FD South (Great Neck) to Gateway Park to Copiague FD North.
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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.
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Copiague Memorial Public Library
50 Deauville Boulevard, Copiague, New York 11726
Tel 631-691-1111 Fax 631-691-5098
Call for Copiague Yearbooks!
Do you have an old Copiague school yearbook laying around? Consider donating it to the library’s yearbook collection! We are specifically looking for yearbooks from 1967, 1973, 1988, 1990, 1991, 2000, 2016, 2019, and 2023.
Wealth Management 101
Wednesday, December 3
6:30 – 7:30 PM
Understanding the basics of wealth management is essential for building a secure financial future. Join Financial Advisor Ronald La Serra to discuss strategies to help protect your lifestyle from rising costs, common investing pitfalls, market overview and more. Registration is required.
“Kids Need More” Toy Donations Donations accepted
until December 14
Drop off new and unwrapped toys at the donation box located by the Circulation Desk! The Kids Need More elves journey across Long Island to deliver gifts to children facing cancer and serious illnesses.
Spread the Warmth with our Mitten Tree Donations accepted until
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 organizations for distribution to children in need across our community.
Soup-er Bowl Drive Donations accepted until January 31
We will be collecting canned soups (any size) for those in need. All donations will be delivered to a local food pantry and will benefit individuals for the upcoming winter season.
Cookies, Coffee and Karaoke
Friday, December 5
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.
Holiday Magic Concert
Saturday, December 6
3:00 - 4:30 PM
Join Perfect CombinationDonna Lee and Kenny Hendricks-in this exciting, uplifting, sing-along show with holiday songs. Enjoy feel good music from the Carpenters, Bruce Springsteen, Tony Bennet and many more, to warm your heart this holiday season. Registration is required.
Charitable giving increases significantly in the months surrounding the holidays. Approximately one-third of annual giving happens in December, and 10 percent of all giving occurs in the last three days of the year, according to Charities Aid Foundation America. The surge in donations typically occurs with people’s desire to spread holiday cheer, enjoy
Charitable Giving Spreads Joy
tax advantages and help people in the community, says Nonprofit Source. Some people are compelled to donate in the name of another person. Here are some ideas for charitable holiday gifts that benefit many.
Donate in someone’s name
To honor a loved one who may be living or deceased, or who fought
an illness and won, you can donate to a nonprofit in the name of that loved one. Many charities offer printable or physical cards to let the recipient know a donation has been made in his or her name.
Giving back through gifts
Certain products purchased feature proceeds that go toward a charitable cause. For example, every purchase of TOMS® shoes helps fund mental health access and community development, while the body care products from Thistle Farms are made by women survivors of trafficking, prostitution and addiction. Other products may help feed the hungry or support cancer patients.
Supporting
animals
A symbolic animal adoption can support conservation efforts around the world. Making a donation to the World Wildlife Fund
in someone’s name, for example, enables you to get a plushie, certificate and information on the animal the contribution will be helping.
Fair trade gifts
Making a purchase of fair trade items means you’re often buying handmade and ethically sourced goods. These gifts support artisans in developing countries and help fund community projects.
Gift recipients can feel pride in ownership of an item that was designed and purchased with the greater good in mind.
Charity gift cards
Charitable gift cards, like those available from TisBest Charity and CharityChoice, let the gift recipient choose which nonprofit will receive the funds.
Support special businesses
Offer gift cards or take
people to dine or shop at businesses that support those with special needs.
For example, No Limits Cafe in New Jersey is a full-service restaurant that trains and employs adults with intellectual
disabilities. Dining there will help to continue to support these important efforts to give every employee a sense of pride and purpose.
Celebrate Christmas
“The
Faith Zone Church”
Thursday Morning, December 25th 11am
It’s time to Start a New Chapter in Life! Join us for Liftoff and go on a New Mission.
Buckle up as we look into the amazing story that has been told for over two thousand years. On that first Christmas night, God sent His own Son to earth in the form of a baby, to offer us the gift of eternal life and a relationship with Him. It truly was a holy night and the great news is that God is still with us today and has great plans for us to fulfill and enjoy. Blast off with us and take a leap of faith and begin to see the miraculous working in your life!
