The Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce kicked off the Holiday/Small Business Season on November 22, 2025, with a Holiday Parade and photos with Santa. Please shop local during the holiday season and throughout the year. Photo courtesy of Marketing Masters NY
The new Good Samaritan University Hospital is coming. And our South Shore community is about to get a whole lot better.
YES Community Counseling Center (YESCCC) is hosting Hope for the Holidays Remembrance Ceremony to honor loved ones lost to substance misuse.
This ceremony will take place on Monday, December 8th at 7:00 PM at YESCCC’s Levittown location at 152 Center Lane.
The holidays can be especially difficult when grieving the loss of a loved one. Whether your loss was recent or many years ago, it can be healing to feel supported by others who understand.
This ceremony is as a way to provide comfort, peace, and hope to those navigating this type of loss during the holiday season.
Family members are invited to bring a small framed photo of their loved one for a candle lighting ceremony. Let’s come together to honor their lives.
For registration visit https://www.surveymonkey. com/r/LightsOfHope2025 or use the QR code.
For more information, contact Kathleen Coletta, LCSW (516) 799-3203 x127 or email at kcoletta@yesccc. org
YES Community Counseling Center is a community based agency providing counseling and prevention services throughout Nassau County. Please visit our website yesccc.org
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Town Board announce that children can send their ‘holiday wish list’ directly to Old St. Nick at the North Pole through a special network of Santa’s Mailboxes that have arrived in Town facilities from the North Pole. Mailboxes will accept letters through Monday, December 15th.
The Town of Oyster Bay will forward letters to Santa at the North Pole. Letters received by Monday, December 15th with a legible name and return address will be answered by Santa before the holiday. No postage is necessary.
Colorful red mailboxes will be accessible during regular business hours (9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.) at the following locations:
• Town Hall North, 54 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay
• Town Hall South, 977 Hicksville Road,
Massapequa • Ice Skating Center, 1001 Stewart Avenue, Bethpage For more information
about Santa’s Mailboxes, call (516) 624-6380 or visit www. oysterbaytown.com
• In-House Designer Available To Assist With Material Selection And Provide 3d Renderings
• Dedicated Project Manager Assigned To Oversee Each Renovation From Start To Finish
SUNDAY, DEC. 7th
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
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 information, please call 631.226.2636 x275 or send events to editorial@longislandmediagroup.com
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.
Oyster Bay Town
Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilman Tom Hand announced that the Town’s massive ‘Cruise-Thru’ Toys for Tots Collection Drive will take place at John Burns Park in Massapequa on Saturday, December 6th, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. In partnership with the United States Marine Corps and Optimum, the Town is collecting toys to help families and those less fortunate throughout the community during the upcoming holiday season. In addition to the ‘CruiseThru’, collection boxes are located at Town facilities through December 13th
Supervisor Saladino said, “The Toys for Tots Drive has long been a huge success under the leadership of the U.S. Marine Corps, especially here in the Town of Oyster Bay, as just last year we collected more than 40,000 toys for Long Island children. I encourage all of our residents who can donate to this amazing cause, as the Toys for Tots Drive helps ensure that disadvantaged children within our community do not have to go through the holiday season without something to bring them happiness.”
The ‘Cruise Thru
Holiday Toy Drive’ will offer residents an excellent opportunity to contribute directly to the cause and help bring a smile to a child’s face this holiday season. Additionally, the event will feature a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, as well as a holiday drop box where children can drop off their letters to Santa. Letters dropped off with a legible name and return address will be answered by Santa before the holiday.
“Toys for Tots sends a message of hope to less fortunate children who otherwise wouldn’t be receiving presents this
holiday season. I urge residents, who can, to donate new unwrapped toys to any of our dropoff locations,” said Councilman Tom Hand. “By donating, you can help ease the financial burden of our families in need this holiday season.”
Toys for Tots Collection Boxes are located at the following locations:
• Oyster Bay Town Hall North, 54 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay;
• Town Hall South, 977 Hicksville Road, Massapequa;
• Ice Skating Center at Bethpage Community Park, 1001 Stewart
Avenue, Bethpage.
The Cruise Thru Toy Drive is made possible through the following sponsors: Whitey’s Tire Service of Brooklyn, Bola, Long Island Press, Nassau Coliseum, Adventureland, News 12, MSG Networks,
Washville, WKJOY 98.3, WHLI 1100AM, 103. The Wolf, 94.3 The Shark, and Embassy Diner.
For more information, please call (516) 7974121 or visit www. oysterbaytown.com.
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 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
Supporting animals
Charity gift cards
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.
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.
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.
The goods described below will be offered for sale and sold by auction at the location, date, and time stated below. The contents consist generally of Corrugated Bags (collectively, the “goods”). The goods will be sold at the following location:
3G Warehouse, Inc. 565 Broadhollow Rd. (RT 110), Suite 1 Farmingdale, NY 11735
The auction will take place on December 17, 2025, at 10am. 3G Warehouse, Inc. is the holder of a lien on the goods and the proceeds thereof granted by Parma Boys. The goods will be available for inspection immediately prior to the time of sale. They may be sold individually or in lots and will be sold for cash only. Any persons desiring additional information may contact the company at the following address:
3G Warehouse, Inc. 565 Broadhollow Rd. (RT 110), Suite 1 Farmingdale, NY 11735
Phone: (631) 617-5951
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The Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce kicked off the Holiday/Small Business Season on November 22, 2025, with a Holiday Parade and photos with Santa. Please shop local during the holiday season and throughout the year. Photo courtesy of Marketing Masters NY
Chicken Valdostana: Breaded Breast of Chicken topped with Prosciutto, Melted Mozzarella, Porcini Sauce, Served with Roasted Potatoes & Vegetables
Chicken Scarpariello: Oven Roasted off the Bone with Sausage, Peppers, Mushrooms, Rosemary
Served over Spinach
Sole Portofino: Parmesan Encrusted in Lemon White Wine Sauce, Served over Risotto
Salmon Fiorentina: Fresh Salmon pan seared in a lemon beurre blanc
Shrimp Scampi: Garlic, butter, white wine and lemon, served over risotto with vegetables
Pollo: (Served with Vegetables) Francese, Parmigiana, Marsala, Toscano
Veal (+ $6): (Served with Vegetables) Marsala, Parmigiana, Sorrentino, Piccata
Zucchini Linguini: (Vegan) In a Spicy Marinara Sauce with Crispy Shitake Mushroom
Penne alla Vodka: Shallots, Prosciutto, Vodka in Tomato Basil Sauce with a touch of cream
Pappardelle Bolognese: Authentic Meat Sauce, Ricotta Cheese on Top Orecchiette alla Verona: Imported Pasta Sautéed with Sausage, Sundried Tomatoes, Chick Peas, Rapini, Garlic and Oil
Porcini Risotto: (Vegetarian) Risotto Tossed in Porcini Mushroom
Sauce, Topped with Shaved Parmesan
Eggplant Parmesan: Baked in Marinara, topped with Melted Mozzarella, Served with Vegetables
Grilled Pork Chop (+ $6): Topped with Mushrooms, Onions, Cherry
Peppers, Served-Roasted Potato, Vegetables
Branzino Oreganata (+ $7): Fresh Mediterranean Sea Bass Topped with Seasoned Breadcrumbs in a Lemon White Wine Sauce with Shrimp
Squid Ink Linguini (+ $7): Tossed with Mussels, Calamari, Shrimp, Broccoli Rabe, Cherry Tomatoes, Garlic, Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Crispy Duck (+ $7): Fresh Long Island Duck, Orange Cranberry Glaze, Served with Wild Rice & Vegetable
Includes Salad, Pasta & 2 Entrees (Eggplant, Chicken or Filet of Sole), Mixed Desserts
Steak (+ $10): Grilled, topped with Asparagus and Melted Mozzarella in Barolo Wine Sauce Served with Onion RIngs
HOLIDAY
Melanzane Parmigiana, Filet of Sole Oreganata, Veal Marsala
Includes Salad, Pasta & 2 Entrees (Veal, Salmon, Chicken or Shrimp), Mixed Desserts $70 for 2 / $130 for 4 / $185 for 6
Arrosto, Costoletta di Miale
Includes Salad, Pasta & Mixed Desserts
