Parkdale Civic Association Delivers Holiday Support Through Successful Thanksgiving Turkey Basket Drive
The spirit of giving was on full display in North Babylon this season, as the Parkdale Civic Association once again rallied its members and neighbors for its annual Thanksgiving Turkey Basket Drive. This effort proved to be a tremendous success thanks to the community’s generosity.
On behalf of the entire Babylon Town Board, Supervisor Rich Schaffer extended heartfelt thanks and congratulations to the Civic for its outstanding work and meaningful contributions to local families in need.
This year, the Civic provided 10 complete Thanksgiving turkey baskets, each filled with all the traditional holiday trimmings and a $50 Uncle Giuseppe’s gift card. The baskets were delivered to the North Babylon Food Pantry at
St. Paul’s Church, where they will be distributed to families throughout the community.
Parkdale Civic President Chris Oliva emphasized the power of community during the holiday season, saying, “The strength of our community shows most during the holidays. We’re proud to stand together to support our neighbors and ensure every family can enjoy a warm and meaningful Thanksgiving.”
President Chris Oliva also mentioned that one of the most inspiring aspects of this year’s effort was the personal commitment shown by Civic board members and residents. Many reached into their own pockets, donating turkeys, contributing funds, and gathering needed items to ensure the drive’s success. Their
actions exemplify the true meaning of community and the impact individuals can have when they come together for a shared purpose.
The Civic thanked Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace for allowing the Civic to place a donation bin at the front of the store and for generously contributing a $500 gift card. This partnership played a vital role in helping the Civic expand its reach and support more families.
Supervisor Schaffer and the Town Board commended the Parkdale Civic Association for its continued dedication to uplifting local families and strengthening the Babylon community. The annual Turkey Basket Drive stands as a shining example of generosity, unity, and the power of neighbors helping neighbors.
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with an emphasis on Holy Scripture, Holy Tradition, liturgical and prayer life, and traditional Christian values. The Divine Liturgy is celebrated every Sunday at 9:30 AM (Hours at 9:00 AM) at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, 369 Green Avenue, East Meadow. Coffee hour follows the Divine Liturgy.
Services are also streamed on https://www.facebook. com/htocem. All services are conducted in English. Additional information and schedules can be found on the parish website, www. htocem.org, or by email, htocem@gmail.com.
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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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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.
Girl Scouts Of Suffolk County Host 2025 Holiday Lights Show
The Girl Scouts of Suffolk County (GSSC) will host its annual Holiday Light Show, which returns to Camp Edey in Bayport for an expanded, magical walk-through experience, Thursdays through Sundays through December 21, 2025. Camp Edey is located at 1500 Lakeview Ave., Bayport, NY 11705.
Launched more than 20 years ago, the Girl Scouts of Suffolk County Holiday Light Show has grown into a Long Island tradition — transforming the scenic grounds of Camp Edey into an “Enchanted Forest” of lights.
The highlight of the show will be “Girl Scout Way,” an area where the five winning creations from the 2025 Girl Scouts Holiday Light Design Contest will be on display. Each design was drawn by a Girl Scout and then custombuilt by the groundkeepers at Camp Edey in creations spanning six to twelve feet tall.
The 2025 Girl Scouts Holiday Light Design Contest winners are:
• Penelope Alambra, Smithtown, Troop 358, Brownie
• Amani Bradley-Coleman, Sienna Lebron, Teresa Cortez, Natalia Ciborowski, Kaylee Jimenez, Kiera GreenWilson, Maggie Ericson, Bomi Oyewo, Hanmi Oyewo, Lindenhurst, Troop 506, Multi-Level
• Ciara Weisbecker, Babylon, SU 14 (Juliette), Senior
• Olivia Castelli, Patchogue, Troop 1400, Cadette
• Sadie Ciesinski, Melville, Troop 103, Junior
“This event is a beautiful example of how Girl Scouts combine imagination, leadership, and community spirit to shine light— literally and figuratively— on the holiday season,” said Tammy Severino, President & CEO of Girl Scouts of
Suffolk County. “We are proud to showcase these designs and give visitors a chance to see the girls’ ideas brought to life in lights.”
Among the special features at this year’s Holiday Lights Show:
• A new “Cozy Bungalow Package” with admission for up to five guests in a private winter-themed bungalow plus food vouchers, offered at a special rate. Themes include Nordic Nest (Scandinavian, rustic, snowy lodge), Holly Jolly Hut (traditional red and green Christmas décor), Gumdrop Cottage (candycolored fun straight from a storybook and gingerbread-inspired décor), and Starlight Shack (twinkle lights and a starry winter’s night with touches of snowflakes).
• The “Chill Zone” returns, with lawn games, fire-pit warmth, and hot-cocoa
treats courtesy of FirstClass Food Trucks.
• Visits with Santa Claus! The event is open to the public, and ticket prices start at $12.50. Tickets and Cozy Bungalow reservations must be purchased in advance on the Girl Scouts of Suffolk County website: http://www.gssclightshow. org.
Every ticket purchased supports leadership programs, summer camp experiences, and financial assistance for girls throughout Suffolk County.
Photo of Light Design Contest Winner Olivia Castelli, Patchogue, with her design, and Tammy Severino, President & CEO, Girl Scouts of Suffolk County, attached, credit Girl Scouts of Suffolk County. Photo courtesy of Girl Scouts of Suffolk County
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Celebrating 74 years in business, we are grateful to the many generations of loyal customers who have entrusted State Utilities with their interior comfort. Thank you.
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PASTA
Baked Ziti with Ricotta
Penne Alla Vodka
Lasagna - OR -
Vegetable Lasagna
VEAL
$50.00 $90.00
$65.00 $120.00
$60.00 $110.00
Veal Parmigiana ....................... $85.00 .... $160.00
Linguine With Clam Sauce $60.00 $110.00 (Red Or White)
PORK & BEEF
Sausage & Peppers
Pepper Steak .......................
$60.00 $110.00 Red Or White
$70.00 ... $130.00 With Peppers & Onions In A Brown Sauce Meatballs ............................ $60.00 ... $110.00
CHICKEN
Chicken Parmigiana .............
Chicken Francese
Sauce
Hawaiian Chicken
$65.00 ... $120.00
$70.00 $130.00
Lightly Fried, Sautéed In Lemon, Butter, Garlic & White Wine
$70.00 $130.00
SEAFOOD
Shrimp Marinara - ORFra Diavolo
Sweet & Sour Sauce With Pineapples & Cherries
Chicken Florentine
Chicken Fingers ...................
$55.00 ... $100.00
$75.00 $140.00
Sautéed Spinach, Slices Of Tomato & Fresh Mozzarella, Garlic White Wine Sauce
Sautéed With Mushrooms, Onions, Garlic, Marsala Wine
$160.00 Sweet Or Spicy Marinara Sauce Shrimp Parmigiana $85.00 $160.00 Shrimp Scampi $85.00
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North Babylon Honor Society Inducts 110 New Members
Joined by family, friends, board of education members and central office administrators, North Babylon High School held its annual National Honor Society Induction Ceremony in the auditorium on Nov. 12. A total of 110 new inductees were formally welcomed into the school’s chapter.
National Honor Society advisor Shelley Seeno opened the ceremony and welcomed attendees.
Both North Babylon High School Principal Dr. Jonathan Klomp and North Babylon School District Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kenneth Graham shared congratulatory remarks, commending the
students for their academic excellence, leadership, character and service.
“It is a pleasure to stand before you tonight as we celebrate the induction of our outstanding students into the National Junior Honor Society,” Dr. Graham said. “This ceremony not only honors academic achievement, but also
recognizes the pillars of leadership, character, service, and scholarship.
“During the first few months of the school year, our faculty and staff have centered our work on the theme ‘United in Purpose, Unlimited in Potential.’ I can think of no better embodiment of that message than the inductees before us this evening. They
are united in their pursuit of excellence in all they do, and their potential, both individually and as a group, is truly limitless.”
North Babylon High School officers followed with reflections on each of the four pillars before lighting their corresponding ceremonial candles. One by one, inductees were called to the stage to be recognized. High school science teacher Amy Bongiorno was inducted as an honorary member. The ceremony concluded with all candidates reciting the National Honor Society pledge, officially marking their induction into this prestigious organization.
Fourleaf Federal Credit Union Scholarship Program
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/educationscholarships/.
The 2026 Scholarship Program application deadline date is Friday, January 9, 2026 (no late submissions are accepted).
Photos courtesy of North Babylon School District
SOUTH BAY’S NEIGHBOR
Small business owners no doubt recognize the value of repeat customers, but few may recognize just how valuable such customers can be to
The Value Of Repeat Customers
their bottom lines. A study from researchers at Harvard Business School found that a customer’s eighth purchase was an average of 80 percent
higher than his or her first purchase.
In addition, a survey from the strategic planning, marketing and sales consultants Altfeld, Inc. found
that the probability of selling to an existing customer is between 60 and 70 percent, while that probability shrinks to as low as 5 percent for new
customers. Customer retention strategies like offering superior customer service and seeking input from customers can help small businesses
generate more repeat customers, which can greatly improve their chances for long-term success.
