Get Ready For The Holidays: Tips For Business Owners
By JoAnn Cilla
The holiday shopping season officially starts on Black Friday (November 29th this year). This means there are only 27 days between Thanksgiving and Christmas, the shortest possible window for business owners and shoppers. It also means that every day counts! Preparing early, anticipating challenges, and maximizing opportunities will give you the best chance for success this year. Here are a few suggestions to help you get ready for the holidays.
The Good: The holidays are a great time to show appreciation for your loyal customers. Here are three ideas to show them how much:
• Exclusive Discounts: Offer early access or special deals to VIP customers.
• Personalized Thank You Gifts: Small tokens of appreciation like holiday cards, discount vouchers, or locally sourced treats go a long way.
• Host a Customer Appreciation Event: This could be a small in-store gathering with refreshments or an online event for virtual customers.
The Bad: Here are three things you want to avoid, or at least have a backup plan if they happen:
• Employee Illness: Winter brings flu season, and sick employees can create disruptions. First, cross-train employees so they can step into other roles if needed. Second, promote wellness with flu shots and flexible scheduling.
• Owner Burnout: Don’t forget to care for yourself in November and December. Make time to rest and recharge so you can be present every day during the holiday season.
• Bad Weather: Winter storms, including a potential polar vortex,
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can cause delivery delays or reduced foot traffic. Keep customers informed through your website and social media. Offer options like curbside pickup or local delivery if weather conditions limit access to your store. The Holiday Checklist: Everyone needs a checklist to make sure everything runs smoothly. Here are three key areas to watch as we get closer to Black Friday:
• Website: Are all links working? How does it look and function on a computer, phone, and tablet? Is your contact information easy to find? Are promotions and holiday hours clearly displayed?
• Inventory & Staff: Did you order enough stock to meet demand? Is your staffing plan in place for busy days? Do employees understand their roles and responsibilities?
• Communication: Are email marketing campaigns ready to go? Have you scheduled social media posts promoting events, offers, and deadlines? Are customers aware of shipping deadlines and weather-related contingencies? By following these steps, hopefully you avoid the bad, take advantage of the good, and get to check everything off your holiday season checklist. With a little preparation, this holiday season could be your best yet! Happy Holidays!!
MONDAY-FRIDAY. NOV 21st- 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, to help bring the joy of the holiday season to those less fortunate. This annul event in run in collaboration with the U.S. Marine Corps., who distribute the items to children in need. For more information, please call 631-957-3081
FRIDAY, NOV. 22nd
7:30AM-6:00PM
BETHPAGE TURKEY DRIVE
The Bethpage Turkey Drive to benefit the Island Harvest Food Bank will take place at Bethpage’s headquarters located at 899 South Oyster Bay Road in Bethpage. For more information, please call 1-800628-7070 or visit https://www. bethpagefcu.com/community/turkeydrive/
SATURDAY, NOV. 23rd
9:00AM-3:00PM
CHRISTMAS FAIR/CRAFT FAIR
VENDORS WANTED
Trinity Lutheran Church, 111 Nassau Ave. in Islip will be hosting a Christmas Fair/Craft Fair. For more information, please call 631-666-5884 or 631-277-1555
HOLIDAYS
3rd - Daylight Savings Time Ends 5th - Election Day 11th - Veterans Day
28th - Thanksgiving
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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
9:30AM-3:00PM
HOLIDAY FAIR
Community Presbyterian Church 1843 Deer Park Ave. in Deer Park Raffle Baskets, Crafts, Baked Goods, Santa & More. No vendors, free admission. For more information, please call 631-242-0221
11:00AM-2:00PM
CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT EVENT
Calvary Chapel of Hope invites you to their "Christmas Ornament Event " This exciting event is for everyone, adults and kids! Christmas crafts, Worship and Christmas message, Family photos, and Lunch! To register, please call 631-789-4837. Calvary Chapel of Hope is located at 803 County Line Road in Amityville.
6:00PM-7:30PM
LIGHT UP LINDY IN THE SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY
Get into the Holiday Spirit! Come join us at the Lindenhurst Village Square for some music, early Holiday pictures, and refreshments hosted by Applebee’s of Lindenhurst & Century 21 AA Realty! Trees will be on display until January 6th, 2025. Lindy Gazebo, 116 N Wellwood Ave. in Lindenhurst. For more information, please call Lindy Cares 516 724 0551 or visit https://www.lindycares.org/
SUNDAY, NOV. 24th
1:00PM-4:00PM SUNDAY FUNDAY: TREERIFIC TREE'S A fun outdoor tree adventure. Learn
about local trees and the animals who live in them while doing a craft, going on a short walk, and participating in a fun treetivity. Sweetbriar Nature Center - ECSS, 62 Eckernkamp Drive in Smithtown. For more information, please call 631-979-6344 or visit https://www. sweetbriarnc.org/
SATURDAY, NOV. 30th
9:00AM-4:00PM
CRAFT & VENDOR MARKET
St. Bernard Craft & Vendor Market, 3100 Hempstead Turnpike in Levittown. Fresh Wreaths, Christmas Decorations, Sports Memorablia, Candles, Baked Goods... and so much more! For more information, please call 516-731-4220 or parish@stbernardchurch.org
12:00NOON-5:00PM WANTAGH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WINTER WONDERLAND
The Sixth Annual Wantagh Chamber of Commerce Winter Wonderland is graciously sponsored by the John Theissen Children's Foundation. Vendors, Food Trucks, Holiday Crafts and Treats, Santa Claus, The Grinch, Entertainment, Christmas Tree and Menorah Lighting and more. Location: Wantagh Preservation Society, 1700 Wantagh Ave. in Wantagh. For more information, visit info@wantaghchamber.com or call 516-679-0100
Bethpage Turkey Drive – The Largest Food Drive On Long Island To Take Place On Friday, November 22
Long Island Businesses And Families Encouraged To Donate Frozen Turkeys And Non-Perishable Food Items As Food Insecurity Increases By More Than 58% On Long Island
The Bethpage Turkey Drive to benefit the Island Harvest Food Bank will take place on Friday, November 22, 2024, from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM at Bethpage’s headquarters located at 899 South Oyster Bay Road in Bethpage. This year marks the 16th anniversary of Long Island’s largest oneday food drive which to date, has donated more than 49,000 turkeys and over 236,000 pounds of food to Island Harvest which helps supply Thanksgiving holiday meals to families in our community.
Long Islanders are asked to donate frozen turkeys, non-perishable food items or cash donations. Bethpage’s Drive Through Donation Lanes will allow residents to remain in their cars while volunteers remove
donations from the vehicles. The donations will go directly to Island Harvest Food Bank, which will help supply Thanksgiving meals to the more than 300,000 food-insecure Long Islanders through its distribution network of over 400 food pantries, soup kitchens, and other feeding programs on Long Island. Non-perishable food items needed include canned goods, cereal, pasta, rice, boxed juices, and shelfstable milk (please, no glass containers).
“Last year’s drive collected a record-breaking 4,425 turkeys, a number that has not be reached since the Bethpage Turkey Drive started in 2008,” said Linda Armyn, President and CEO, Bethpage Federal Credit Union. “We are so thankful for our network of
community support, both businesses and individuals, who continue to donate each year to help families enjoy a warm Thanksgiving meal. Bethpage is committed to doing everything we can to improve the lives of our friends and neighbors on Long Island. This event is special for us each year and more important than ever as the number of food insecure continues to grow.”
According to Feeding America’s 2022 Map the Meal Gap report for Long Island, there are approximately 221,190 people on Long Island who are food insecure, an increase of 58.3% from the 2021 estimate of 139,760 people. In 2022, the estimated number of children living with food insecurity is 44,780, a 63.4% increase from the estimated
27,580 children living with food insecurity in 2021. For its fiscal year, Island Harvest Food Bank expects to distribute a record 20 million pounds of food to people who are food insecure in Nassau and Suffolk counties, far eclipsing the volume of food it provided during the pandemic.
“Bethpage Federal Credit Union’s enduring partnership has helped make a positive difference in the lives of Long Islanders facing food insecurity,” said Randi Shubin Dresner, President & CEO of Island Harvest Food Bank. “Their support and generosity, along with that of their members and Long Island’s business community, have enabled us to provide holiday-style meals – and hope for our neighbors in need for 16 years.”
Bethpage is once again issuing a Corporate Challenge encouraging local businesses and organizations to donate the largest number of frozen turkeys and non-perishables and then drop off their donations on November 22. To join the challenge, Long Island businesses and organizations can sign up
at https://www.bethpagefcu. com/bethpage-turkey-drivecorporate-challenge/.In its inaugural year in 2023, H2M Architects & Engineers won the challenge by donating 702 turkeys. Bethpage awarded them with an ice cream truck sent to their office for all employees to enjoy.
For those unable to make a donation on November 22, or would rather show their support online, Bethpage is accepting online monetary donations. Every gift of $35 will help support a holiday meal for your Long Island neighbors. Donations can also be made at any Bethpage branch.
Patches will be given to all Girl Scouts who make a donation. Troop leaders can make a donation on behalf of troop members and bring back patches for the entire troop.
Since the first Bethpage Turkey Drive was organized in 2008, hundreds of community volunteers have come out to assist in the collection of more than 49,000 turkeys and over 236,000 pounds of food, which were then given to Long Island families facing hardship in time for
the holidays. About 6,000 individuals receive food assistance from the Island Harvest Food Bank network each week.
Island Harvest Food Bank Island Harvest Food Bank is a leading human services organization whose mission is to end hunger and reduce food waste on Long Island. We accomplish this through innovative programs and services aimed at enhanced hunger awareness, shortterm case management, nutrition education, outreach and advocacy initiatives, a Workforce Skills Development Institute, our organic farm, and efficient food collection and distribution. Our work directly supports children, families, seniors, and veterans who turn to us in times of crisis and when needed and supports a network of 300 community-based nonprofit organizations. Island Harvest Food Bank is a member of Feeding America®, a nationwide network of food banks leading the effort to solve hunger in the U.S. To learn more, visit www. islandharvest.org.
Volunteers gather at last year’s Bethpage Turkey Drive that collected 4,425 turkeys and non-perishable food to help provide a Thanksgiving meal to those in need.
Model Train Show To Benefit
Oyster Bay Railroad Museum
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Town Clerk Richard LaMarca today announced that Trainville Hobby Depot will host a Model Train Show on Saturday, November 23rd and Sunday, November 24th from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Hicksville Community Center, located at 28 West Carl Street in Hicksville. The Model Train Show includes operating model layouts coordinated by Trainville Hobby Depot. Charitable donations are being accepted at the exhibit to support the Oyster Bay Railroad Museum.
“We are pleased to partner with Trainville Hobby Depot, who coordinates or participates in many
hobby shows that benefit the fundraising efforts of a sponsoring organization,” said Town Clerk LaMarca. “Assisting groups that not only bring a fun and educational experience to residents of all ages, but also help preserve our history in understanding the railroad’s role in our heritage, is a great cause.”
Area train club are invited to display operating model layouts, including N, O, HO, On30, and G scales. Admission in to the exhibit is $5.00, children ages 4-11 years are $3.00 and entry for children under the age of 4 is free. For further information, please visit www.trainville.com or call (516) 433-4444.
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Long Island Gingerbread House Competition, Tree Lightings & More!
Farmingdale Village Fun continues into Fall with upcoming community events planned. Bring family and friends and enjoy upcoming community events in Farmingdale Village!
• Farmers Market On the Village Green by Schneider’s Farm, Sunday, 11/24, 10 am-2 pm, weather permitting, 361 Main Street. Shop and dine local while in town.
• Open Mic & Jam Session hosted by Chuck and Vinny, Thursday 12/5 (holiday theme), starting at 7pm at Village Hall, 361 Main Street. Music, poetry, comedy, stand-up, spoken word, dramatic reading, magic & other performances.
Various types of performers (all ages) are welcome to participate ~ to register in advance, email openmicfarmingdale@ gmail.com, or sign-up that night, first come.
• Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce Holiday / Small Business Season Parade – Saturday 11/23 at Noon. The Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce presents their annual Holiday Parade on Saturday, November 23rd. The parade kicks off Farmingdale’s Small Business Season and begins at 12 Noon at Northside School, and features a Farmingdale Public School Marching Band, Dolerites Kickline, Hardscrabble
Girl Scouts in holiday costume and more.
Come see the parade along Main Street and visit Santa at the Village Green, 361 Main Street.
• Farmingdale Village Tree Lightings – Tuesday, 12/3, 6 pm - 361 Main Street - At the Gazebo, On The Village Green, 361 Main Street. Enjoy music by the South Shore Brass Ensemble, and the Farmingdale School Chorus will sing holiday carols. Gerngras Tree Lighting – Friday, 12/6, 7 pm - Staples Street and Hudson Street.
• 11th Annual Long Island Gingerbread House Contest – Start planning your entries!
The Chocolate Duck in Farmingdale is hosting the annual Long Island Gingerbread & Chocolate House Competition, Saturday 12/7 at Noon. Come see the amazing entries @ the event - vote for the People’s Choice award ~ Prizes to be awarded ... 2024 Theme: Favorite Long Island Authors / Holiday theme - free for spectators. For more info, contact Christina: chocolateduckimages@ gmail.com or call 516-
249-0887 - Help feed LI’s hungry through Long Island Cares -bring non-perishable food donations, gift cards. Event is planned in conjunction with the Farmingdale Village Cultural Arts Committee.
• Colored Colors presents an Art Crawl along Main Street downtown on Sunday 12/8, 12-4 pm. Sponsored by the Farmingdale Business Improvement District, Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce & more, (weather permitting)
• Farmingdale Family Friendly New Years Eve Ball Drop – Tuesday, 12/31, 7:30- 9pm, On The Village Green, 361 Main Street, free noisemakers, hot chocolate, fire pit, music & more! Sponsored by the Farmingdale Business Improvement District, Farmingdale Village & more, (weather permitting) “The Board of Trustees and myself look forward to seeing everyone downtown and throughout the Village. We welcome all new residents and businesses to the Village and thank all event planners and sponsors. Just a reminder to shop and dine local,” added Mayor Ralph Ekstrand. To contact Farmingdale Village call 516.249.0093, www.farmingdalevillage. com; Facebook events page: www.facebook.com/ farmingdale11735 www. farmingdalebid.com
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THE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 1166
Farmingdale, NY 11735
Email: inbox@farmingdalenychamber.org
OFFICERS
JOSEPH GARCIA, PRESIDENT
Weichert Realtors Performance Homes (516) 449-2028 Jagarcia@WeichertPH.com
BETH MIGNONE, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Mignone’s Masonry (631) 270-4265 beth@mignoneconstruction.com
KEN MARCUS Marcus Family Agency - Allstate Insurance Co. (516) 753-2600 kennethmarcus@allstate.com
DIRECTORS
JOANNE BENINCASA Joseph Benincasa State Farm Agency (631) 465-9070 joanne.benincasa.vaakry@statefarm.com
JOEL BLITZER Brooks Waterburn Corp. (516) 997-9800 jblitzer@brookswaterburn.com
ALBERT CELESTE Weichert Realtor & Licensed Public Adjuster (516) 369-5127 albertceleste105@gmail.com
RALPH EKSTRAND Moby Drugs (516) 249-0268 chip7iron@aol.com
CATHERINE GABRESKI 317 Main Street (516) 249-0268 catherine@317MainStreet.com
KATHY LIVELY Farmingdale Public Schools (516) 967-4028 nutzymom03@aol.com
CHRISTA LUCARELLI Farmingdale Public Library (516) 249-9090 christalucarelli@yahoo.com
JOSEPH MINIERI, VICE PRESIDENT Financial Advisor (631) 851-5787 jmminieri@optonline.net
VICTORIA LEFAYT, SECRETARY First National Bank (631) 465-9130 victoria.lefayt@fnbli.com
SUZANNE LOBIONDO, CPA, TREASURER (516) 791-1303 suzanne@lobiondocpa.com
DEBBIE PODOLSKI, BOARD MEMBER EMERITUS dpodolski319@gmaill.com
ANTHONY RAHANIOTIS Embassy Diner (516) 297-8708 raha21isles@yahoo.com
RON ROLLERI Schwartz Ettenger, PLLC (631) 777-2401 x32 ron@delawny.com
DAVE SAUL Marketing Masters NY (516) 987-5001 dave@narjetubgnastersny.com
WILLIAM TRUDDEN / ROSEMARY TRUDDEN McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home (516) 249-1303 williamtrudden@yahoo.com
SILVIA VARGAS ProPac Marketing (631) 420-4080 sales@propac-marketing.com
JO WIDER, ADMINISTRATOR (516) 286-7800 inbox@farmingdalenychamber.org
Hey Farmingdale!
It’s that time of year when our local shops, restaurants, and service providers are ready to help make your holiday season special! Small Business Season is here, and we need your support more than ever. By shopping small, you’re not just buying products or services; you’re making a difference right here in our community. Every dollar spent locally helps create jobs, supports families, and keeps our neighborhood vibrant. So, as you plan your shopping and dining, think of our local businesses—they’re ready to make your holidays merry and bright!
To make it even easier to stay connected, follow us on Facebook! Our page is lled with updates on great deals, special events, and all the ways our Chamber of Commerce members are here to serve you. Give our page a “like” and keep up with all the fun and savings of the season. Visit facebook.com/farmingdalenychamber or use the QR Code below. Thank you for supporting our local businesses and helping our community thrive. Let’s make this Small Business Season the best one yet!
Warmest regards,
Joseph Garcia President Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce
and a positive environment where you can thrive then contact us and schedule a short meet and greet. You will have a choice of taking a tour of our office, meeting at a neutral location or setting up a call.
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HOLIDAY PARADE
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23RD AT 12PM
Farmingdale Chamber’s annual Holiday Parade, Saturday, November 23, 2024. This parade kicks off Farmingdale’s Small Business Season starting at 12 Noon at Northside School. Come visit Santa at the Village Green! Santa will be handing out candy canes and saying hello to all the boys and girls. Take your holiday photo with Santa, bring your camera!
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315 Conklin Street, Farmingdale (516) 931-1454
315 Conklin Street, Farmingdale (516) 249-0336
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“A Tradition of Caring Since 1923”
“A Tradition of Caring Since 1923”
Family Owned & Operated
Family Owned and Operated
Oldest established business in Farmingdale and Bethpage.
Oldest established businesses in Farmingdale and Bethpage.
Proud members of both Farmingdale & Bethpage Chambers of Commerce and Historical Societies, Farmingdale Rotary Club, St. Kilian Women’s Guild, Farmingdale Junior League and the Knights of Columbus.
Proud members of both Farmingdale & Bethpage Chambers of Commerce and Historical Societies, Farmingdale Rotary Club,
Owner/Operator - Nancy J. White
Manager - William D. Parsons
Funeral Directors - Stephen J. Mahoney, William J. Dowling & Jayme R. Elia
St. Kilian Women’s Guild, Farmingdale Junior League and the Knights of Columbus.
Winter Golf Now Par For The Course
Town Of Oyster Bay Golf Course Open
For Winter Tee Times
Oyster Bay Town
Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Town Board announced that for the first time the Hon. Joseph Colby Golf Course in Woodbury will remain open to residents throughout the winter. Tee times will be available from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., weather permitting. Fees will remain the same and the course will be closed on Mondays starting in December. The front office will open at 7:00 a.m. and carts must be returned by 4:00 p.m. Twilight golf will not be available during the winter season.
“Following the extensive upgrades and
improvements to our course completed this past summer, we are proud to announce that the Hon. Joseph Colby Golf Course will remain open this winter so residents may enjoy this scenic and challenging 18-hole championship course all year round,” said Supervisor Saladino. “Make your reservation, enjoy the beautiful course and spend the day in the Town of Oyster Bay.”
Applications for membership to the Honorable Joseph Colby Town of Oyster Bay Golf Course are available and are processed at the golf course Tuesdays through Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Membership is valid until the end of the calendar year. Prospective members must provide the following proofs of residency: Photo Identification (Driver’s License, DMV Photo ID or Passport); and Car Registration, Tax Bill or Utility Bill. Non-resident memberships are also available for an additional fee.
To reserve a tee time, please visit www. oysterbaytown.com/golf or call (516) 677-5980. A $5 fee per player is applied at time of reservation. Daily senior citizens discounts are offered, along free golf for military and veterans on Veterans Day.
Town Encourages Residents
To Help ‘Shut The Door On Hunger’
Oyster Bay Town Councilman Tom Hand encourages residents to help ‘Shut the Door on Hunger’ for residents who face food insecurities. The Town of Oyster Bay invites residents to participate with the Women’s Club of Farmingdale in a food collection drive at the Farmingdale Public Library.
Now through December 6th, residents can drop off non-perishable food items at the library on Fridays, between 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
“During the school year, when schools are open, students that qualify receive
a free breakfast and lunch. However, when the district is closed for holidays and school breaks, food insecurity for those students intensifies,” explained Councilman Hand. “The Women’s Club of Farmingdale created a program to help ‘shut down hunger’ by providing nonperishable food items and/or gift cards to local food stores to ensure all local children have access to the healthy food they need every day to thrive until schools open again.”
Specific foods requested include:
• Boxed milk
• Breakfast bars
• Instant mashed potatoes
• Snacks including small bags of chips, fruit rollups, goldfish)
• Rice
• Cans of beans, veggies, fruit
• Cereal
• Pop tarts
• Soup cans or ramen
• Cookies and crackers
• Apple sauce
• Canned ham, tuna, chicken
• mayonnaise
For more information on the ‘Shut the Door on Hunger’ and other Women’s Club of Farmingdale programs, contact (516) 655-9905.
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Farmingdale Chamber Of Commerce Annual Holiday Parade
Saturday, November 23, 2024
Farmingdale Chamber’s annual Holiday Parade is on Saturday, November 23, 2024. This parade kicks off Farmingdale’s Small Business Season! The parade begins at 12 Noon at Northside School and features Farmingdale Public School’s Marching Band, Dalerettes Kickline and Hardscrabble Girl Scouts in holiday costume. This event is Rain or Shine.
Come see the parade along Main Street and visit Santa at the Village Green! Santa will be handing out candy canes and saying hello to all the boys and girls. This is an opportunity to take your holiday photo with Santa, so bring your camera!
Chamber members are encouraged to march with us. Meet us at the flagpole in Northside Elementary School’s parking lot by
11:45. Bring your banners!
The Chamber thanks Farmingdale Public Schools and the Farmingdale Fire Department for their assistance and Dr. Walter Priestley of Priestley Chiropractic for his starring role as Santa.
A special thank you to Suzanne M. LoBiondo, CPA PC for organizing this community event.
Residents Invited To Submit Photos For Town Publications
Oyster Bay Town Councilman Tom Hand invites residents to submit photos taken in the Town of Oyster Bay to be considered for future use in Town publications.
“We accept photos year-round submitted by our residents which depict people, places, community events and scenery throughout our Town,” said Councilman
Hand. “We accept photos for the calendar, as well as other Town publications, including our website, social media pages and brochures.”
Councilman Hand noted that photos should be taken within the confines of the Town of Oyster Bay. Digital submissions are preferred, but high-quality photos may also be submitted. Emailed photos should be sent to photos@oysterbayny.gov. Printed photos can be submitted to the Town’s Public Information Office, 54 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay NY 11771. Residents should make sure their name, address, phone number and brief description of the photo are included with their submission. The photographer is responsible for the correct spelling of the names and subjects in the photos, as well as notifying subjects they may appear in a Town publication.
Did You Know?
Trends come and go, and that impermanence can make it hard to predict how certain times of year, including the holiday season, will play out. However, one notable trend in regard to the holiday season that has seemingly withstood the test of time is the popularity of Black Friday among holiday shoppers. But even that dynamic has shifted in the digital age. Though Black Friday remains a big day for retailers, consumers spend more on Cyber Monday (the Monday after Thanksgiving) than they do on Black Friday (the day after Thanksgiving).
PSEG Long Island Employees Raise More than $700,000
More than 300 PSEG Long Island employees, their family members and friends raised more than $70,000 this year to support the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer events. PSEG Long Island’s 11-year financial support for these walks now exceeds $700,000 – raised through employee donations and fundraising activities, along with PSEG Long Island’s commitment as a flagship sponsor of the annual events.
The Nassau event at Jones Beach State Park and Suffolk event at Riverhead’s Grangebel Park included 19 employee teams from PSEG Long Island who supported breast cancer survivors and their caregivers through American Cancer Society programs and services.
PSEG Long Island is committed to giving back to the people and communities it serves by actively supporting many local charity events and activities each year through the company’s Community Partnership Program. For more information on how PSEG Long Island supports the communities it serves, visit psegliny.com/community.
It is an exciting time at the Mercy Soup Kitchen of Wyandanch as it is preparing to launch its new and expanded post Covid operation.
Located in the basement of Trinity Lutheran Church at 17 South 20th Street, the Kitchen served its first meal to hungry people in 1980 and currently serves an average of 108 people
Oct. 20, raising more than
for the year.
Mercy Soup Kitchen Seeking Volunteers
per day.
During the pandemic, however, Kitchen procedures had to be modified in order to provide hot, nourishing meals safely and continuously to those in need.
Indoor sit-down dining was discontinued and only take-out dining was available.
But today the Kitchen is posing for a post-Covid reopening – a
reorganizational rebirth of sorts – where Kitchen procedures can finally return to again offering guests dignified, indoor sit-down dining.
The Kitchen relies heavily on its generous volunteer support and, as such, numerous on-site and off-site volunteer opportunities are now available.
While there are openings for
on-site positions, such as helping to prepare and serve meals and to perform various maintenance functions, there are also openings for diverse off-site positions in areas such as finance, grant development and preparation, legal compliance assurance, marketing duties, social media facilitation and fund raising/ donation coordination.
Only with the efforts of its volunteers can the Kitchen succeed in its mission to provide food security to those in need. Please consider sharing some of your time and talents with the Kitchen to make this happen. We invite you to join our team. For further information, contact Vito Colletti at 631-3589917 or vcolletti@optonline.net
PSEG Long Island employees support American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event at Jones Beach on Sunday,
$70,000
Helping People Who Are Blind, Have Low Vision, or Other Disabilities
Giving Tuesday comes on the heels of the busiest shopping days of the year. Celebrated annually on the Tuesday after Thanksiving, Giving Tuesday began simply to encourage people to do good.
Those who would like to harness the spirit of charitable giving can explore giving back to these local nonprofit organizations on Giving Tuesday or anytime throughout the year.
Special thanks to our sponsor, Mark Grossman Public Relations.
Helping Veterans, Active-Duty Military, and First Responders with Disabilities
APPETIZERS (CHOOSE ONE)
Stracciatella Soup • Rice Balls • Pasta e Fagoli Soup
Verona Salad • Caesar Salad • Mozzarella Caprese
Eggplant Rollatini • Fried Calamari (Traditional or Sweet Chili)
Artichoke Oreganata • Baked Clams
ENTREES (CHOOSE ONE)
Prix Fixe Dinner $39pp
Turkey Traditional Dinner 3 Course:
Served with Gravy, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Cranberry Sauce, Baby Carrots, String Beans
Penne alla Vodka:
Shallots, Prosciutto, Vodka in Tomato Basil Sauce With A Touch Of Cream
Pappardelle Bolognese:
Authentic Meat Sauce with Green Peas Topped with Ricotta Cheese
Orechiette alla Verona:
Imported Pasta Sautéed with Sausage, Sundried Tomatoes, Chick Peas, and Rapini Garlic and Oil
Zucchini Linguini: (Vegan)
In a Spicy Marinara Sauce with Crispy Shitake Mushrooms
Porcini Risotto: (Vegetarian)
Riscotto Tossed in Porcini Mushroom Sauce, Topped with Shaved Parmesan
Pollo: (Choose side: Penne or Vegetables)
Francese, Parmigiana, Marsala, Toscana
Eggplant Parmesan: Melted Mozzarella Baked in Marinara
Shrimp Scampi: Garlic, Butter, White Wine and Lemon, Served over risotto with vegetables
DESSERTS (CHOOSE ONE)
Cannoli • Pumpkin Cheesecake
Flourless Chocolate Cake • Tiramisu
Prix Fixe Dinner $46pp
Turkey Dinner 4 Courses With Lasagna:
Served with Gravy, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Cranberry Sauce, Baby Carrots, String Beans
Chicken Valdostana:
Breaded Breast of Chicken Topped with Prosciutto, Melted Mozzarella, Porcini Sauce, Served with Roasted Potatoes & Vegetables
Grilled Pork Chop:
Topped with Mushrooms,Onions, Cherry Peppers, Served-Roasted Potato and Vegetables.
Sole Portofino:
Parmesan Encrusted in a Lemon White Wine Sauce, Served with Risotto
Salmone Fiorentina:
Fresh Salmon Pan Seared in a Lemon Beurre Blanc, Served with Sautéed Spinach
Veal: (Choose side: Penne or Vegetables) Marsala, Parmigiana, Sorrentino, Piccata
Branzino Oreganata (Add $6):
Fresh Mediterranean Sea Bass, Topped with Seasoned Breadcrumbs in a Lemon White Wine Sauce with Shrimp
Crispy Duck (Add $6):
Fresh Long Island Duck in an Orange Cranberry Glaze Served with Wild Rice & Vegetables
Steak (Add $9):
Grilled, Topped with Asparagus and Melted Mozzarella in Barolo Wine Sauce, Served with Onion Rings
Choose Any Entrée from Daily Specials $9 Additional with Package #2
$10 Additional On Saturday Thanksgiving DINNER
Take Out: 2 Guests $65 • 4 Guests $120 • 6 Guests $170
Roasted Turkey With Gravy
Stuffing • Sweet Potatoes • Cranberry Sauce
String Beans • Baby Carrots In Honey
Assorted Homemade Desserts
Add Lasagna For $5 Additional Per Person
*All Orders Must Be Picked Up By 3:00pm On