TRUECARE SENIOR SOCIAL DAYCARE PROGRAM OPENS IN SEAFORD
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was recently held at TrueCare Senior Social Daycare Center, 3818 Merrick Road in Seaford. TrueCare offers a socialization program for seniors with dementia/Alzheimer’s. Owner/Director Carol Bottiglieri knows more needs to be done to care for our seniors especially those living with dementia/Alzheimer’s. TrueCare is the perfect solution for seniors and family members caring for them.
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New Pickleball Courts Open At Anchor Park In Massapequa
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Tax Receiver Jeffrey Pravato and Massapequa Shores Civic Association President Tony Manougian officially opened new pickleball courts for play at Anchor Park in Massapequa. Due to popular demand, the Town constructed new pickleball courts for local residents.
“Pickleball is a fun sport
for all ages that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping pong.
It’s become incredibly popular in our Town, with seniors and families playing daily at our existing courts,” said Supervisor Saladino. “Due to this popular demand, I’m proud to announce that the Town of Oyster Bay constructed new pickleball courts for all
residents to enjoy.”
“Pickleball is a very fun, social and healthy activity for the whole family and these new courts will be a welcome addition to the community. So, grab your sneakers and paddle, and get ready to play one of the world’s fastest growing sports at the new courts in in Oyster Bay this summer!” added Tax Receiver Pravato.
Holiday Tree Lightings
Bayard Cutting Arboretum
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce that on Friday, December 6, 2024 the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony at Bayard Cutting Arboretum in Great River will take place from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.
Join the carolers in a sing-along of traditional holiday songs while awaiting the arrival of Santa Claus. At 6:00 pm sharp, Santa will light the tree for the 2024 holiday season. Afterwards, hot beverages will be served, and you can visit with Santa. All activities take place outdoors, so please dress accordingly. The Manor House will not be open. In the spirit of the season, they will be collecting canned goods and new unwrapped toys for those in need in our community. All donations are appreciated.
Admission is free. There is limited parking, so please arrive early. The entrance gates will close when the parking field has reached full capacity.
Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce that the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting at Belmont Lake State Park will be held on Friday, December 6, 2024 from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
The Arboretum gates will open at 5:30 pm. At 6:00 pm sharp, the magnificent thirty-five-foot Japanese Umbrella Pine on the south side of the Camelia Greenhouse will be lit by Santa. Afterwards, you can visit with Santa in the Planting Fields Hay Barn until 7:30 pm.
Admission to the tree-lighting is free. The grounds will be open to the public until 8:00 pm.
Belmont Lake State Park
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce that the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting at Belmont Lake State Park will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 4:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Prior to the lighting of the tree by Santa Claus, traditional holiday music will be sung by the choruses of North Babylon School District on the front lawn of the Long Island State Park Headquarters at Belmont Lake State Park. After Santa and his helpers light the tree, there will be a spectacular firework display over Belmont Lake. Activities begin at 4:00pm and include an ice sculpting demonstration, numerous holiday displays, a magic show, and a juggler. There will be food and merchandise available for purchase. All activities are outside, so please dress accordingly. Admission is free.
This event is sponsored by New York State Parks- Long Island Region, the Natural Heritage Trust, Cox Media Group (WBAB 102.3FM and WBLI 106.1 FM Radio Stations), Renewal by Anderson, New York Cancer and Blood Specialists, and New York Life.
Orient Beach State Park
TThe New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce that the Holiday Tree Lighting at Orient Beach State Park in Orient will take place on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 5:00pm.
They invite everyone to join them to help Santa light the tree in celebration of the holiday season. In the spirit of the season, they will be collecting coats and canned food items for families in need in our community. Any donations are welcomed and appreciated. Admission is free and all activities will take place outside, so please dress accordingly.
DECEMBER HAPPENINGS
MONDAY-FRIDAY. THROUGH 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. This annul event is in collaboration with the U.S. Marine Corps., who distribute the items to children in need. For more information, please call 631-957-3081
SATURDAY, DEC. 7th
9:30AM-11:00AM
EVERY SATURDAY TILL FEB. 1, 2025
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
If you have lost a loved one a Bereavement Support Group is now forming at Our Lady Of Grace Church in West Babylon. For more information, please call John Laszewski 631-874-0210
10:00AM-3:00PM
ST. MARK'S CHRISTMAS FAIR 754 Montauk Highway (across from the Oconee Diner) in Islip. The fair is held in the office building’s Gathering Place. Santa, Decorated Christmas Trees, Wreaths, Ornaments, Toys, Craft Items, Jewelry, Cookie Walk, Raffles, Sweepstakes, Bake Table. Santa will be at the Fair from 11:00 to 12:30. For more information, please call 631-581-4950, https:// stmarksislip.org
HOLIDAYS
3rd - Giving Tuesday
21st - Winter begins 25th - Christmas
Hanukkah begins at sundown
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SATURDAY, DEC. 7th
from 11:00AM-7:00PM and SUNDAY, DEC. 8th
9:00AM-2:00PM
CHRISTMAS/CRAFT FESTIVAL
Annual Christmas/Craft Festival at St. Gerard Majella Church, 300 Terryville Road in Port Jefferson Station. Shop for unique crafts, vendor items, jewelry and Raffles. Kids can enjoy photos with Santa and special shopping area. Light meals and snacks served. For more information, please call 631-473-2900
SUNDAY, DEC. 8th
12NOON-5:00PM HOLIDAY HOUSE TOUR
The Historical Society of Islip Hamlet's Holiday House Tour is Back! Several homes will be decorated for the holidays, tour guides in Victorian dress, a Holiday Auction/50-50 Raffle, live entertainment, refreshments. Tickets available on Eventbrite; will be sold at Caroline's Flower Shoppe, Kleiber's Country Store. Please donate a new, unwrapped toy for the John Theissen Children's Foundation. For more information: www.isliphamlethistory. org, or call 631-559-2915
1:30 PM
LESSONS & CAROLS
Our Lady of Grace presents Lessons & Carols, a monthly concert series Clergy, lectors, and instrumentalists collaborate with the Adult Choir for this special liturgical event. A great way to remember the reason for the season. Free Will Offering, all welcome, just walk in. Light hospitality to follow.
The church is located on 666 Albin Ave. in West Babylon. For more information, please call 631-587-5185
4:00PM
HOLIDAY SONGS
The Babylon Chorale presents: Peace featuring Taylor Scott Davis’ “Magnificat” A performance of holiday songs performed with orchestra. St. Peter’s By The Sea Episcopal Church, 500 South Country Rd. (Montauk Hwy), Bay Shore. To purchase tickets online or for further information, visit www. babylonchorale.org or email info@ babylonchorale.org
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 11th
2:30AM-5:00PM THE HELPING HANDS
35TH ANNUAL TOY DRIVE
The Toy Drive will be held at 944 West Bay drive or the BBEA clubhouse - block of Villa Monaco in West Islip. For more information, please contact contact Jennifergalllozzi@gmail.com or to make a donation visit https://www. paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_ id=Q84FKWW5F42DW
SATURDAY, DEC. 14TH
10:00AM-3:00PM
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR
Islip United Methodist Church will be hosting their Annual Christmas Craft Fair at 350 Main Street in Islip. Lots of Homemade items, Jewelry, Antiques, Raffles, Baked Goods, lunch and so much more. For more information, please call 631-581-7663.
Ames Buddies Have The Best Time At Thanksgiving Breakfast
There wasn’t a turkey and the fixings, but there were bagels, cookies and juice at the Best Buddies Thanksgiving breakfast on Nov. 25 at the Massapequa High School Ames Campus. Students came together to celebrate the holiday and show their appreciation for each other.
Students from the two Career and Community Connections (CCC) classes
were joined by their buddies for a morning feast. There was conversation, dancing and a photo station. They played a game with Skittles, saying what they were grateful for based on the color candy they chose.
Not only did students enjoy the festivities, but they also played an instrumental role in planning the event.
In their CCC classes, they shopped for food and party
supplies, baked items such as cookies, cornbread and muffins, made table centerpieces and delivered invitations to administrators.
The CCC classes are taught by Trish DePalma, Briana Lauria, Victoria Santoro and Kathleen Wegener. The Best Buddies club meets twice a month to promote social interaction through activities such as crafts and games.
The Ames Campus Best Buddies club held a Thanksgiving breakfast on Nov. 25. Superintendent Dr. William Brennan met with students at a photo station. Photo courtesy of the Massapequa School District
Town Open
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilman Lou Imbroto announce that the Town’s outdoor ice skating rinks at Marjorie R. Post and SyossetWoodbury Community Parks are open for the season and remain open through Sunday, February 23rd.
“Ice skating is a fun activity for residents of all ages to enjoy, and the Town’s outdoor ice rinks provide the perfect setting to relax, unwind, and take in the wonderful winter
atmosphere,” said Councilman Imbroto.
“Our outdoor ice rink facilities are the perfect antidote to combating cabin fever during the winter months, and are the ideal way to help make coping with the cold fun and enjoyable!”
For residents wishing to take advantage of ice skating but do not wish to be outdoors, the Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center is open year-round and is located at 1001 Stewart Ave. in Bethpage. Indoor skating is open to the public seven
days a week, with special extended hours on most holidays and school breaks. For a full list of hours, visit the Town’s website at www.oysterbaytown. com/ice. For information on schedules, fees and rink programs, call (516) 797-7990 for the Marjorie Post Park Outdoor Rink or (516) 677-5990 for the Syosset-Woodbury Park Outdoor Rink. All information is available on the Town’s website at www.oysterbaytown. com/ice.
Largest Cruise Thru Toys For Tots Collection
Drive Coming Soon Donations To Help Families & Those Less Fortunate
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 7th 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 close to 35,000 toys for Long Island children. I encourage all of our residents who are able to donate to this amazing cause, as the Toys for Tots Drive helps ensure that disadvantaged children within our community do not have to go the holiday season without something to bring them happiness.”
The ‘Cruise Thru Holiday Toy Drive’ will provide residents an excellent way 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, and a holiday drop box where children can drop their letters to Santa off at. 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 making a donation, 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, Adventureland, News 12, MSG Networks, WKJOY 98.3, WHLI 1100AM, 103. The Wolf, 94.3 The Shark, Cascone and Kluepfel, and Embassy Diner. For more information, please call (516) 7974121; or visit www. oysterbaytown.com.
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Town Clerk LaMarca Announces Special One-Stop Passport Weekend
Looking To Get Away? Make An Appointment Today!
To help residents looking to obtain new passports, Oyster Bay Town Clerk Richard LaMarca announced that his office will offer a special one-stop Passport Weekend on Saturday, December 7th and Sunday, December 8th from 9am to 3pm at both Town Hall North in Oyster Bay and Town Hall South in Massapequa.
“Residents looking to apply for a new passport are invited to visit Town Hall during Passport Weekend to receive assistance,” said Town Clerk LaMarca. “We can help you with organizing your documents, obtaining a photo and submitting the documents for approval.”
Requirements for applying for a passport include:
One 2x2 color photograph
applicant’s face against a plain white or light colored background. Photos will also be available for $10 at both Town Halls North and South during Passport Weekend.
Proof of U.S. Citizenship – Previously issued undamaged U.S. passport, certified birth certificate, Consular Report of Birth Abroad or Certification of Birth, Naturalization Certificate, or Certificate of Citizenship.
Proof of Identity –Naturalization Certificate, Valid Driver’s License (cannot have been issued or renewed in the last six months), Current Government ID (city, state or federal), Current Military ID (military and dependents).
This service does NOT
unless your Passport is expired for 5+ years.
Town Clerk LaMarca has offices located at Town Hall North, 54 Audrey Avenue in Oyster Bay and Town Hall South, 977 Hicksville Road in Massapequa. Passport appointments are available Monday through Friday, from 9:30am to 3:30pm, and during this special Passport Weekend. For appointments in Oyster Bay, please call (516) 6246324. For appointments in Massapequa, please call (516) 797-7962. For information on passport requirements and processing times, as well as instructions for passport renewals, visit www.travel. state.gov.
Santa’s Mailboxes Have Arrived In Town Offices
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 which arrived in Town facilities from the North Pole. Mailboxes will accept letters now through Monday, December 16th. The Town of Oyster Bay will forward letters to Santa at the North Pole. Letters received by Monday, December 16th 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.
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Tunes, Balloons And Gratitude
At Massapequa’s Fairfield School
Students are reflecting on the meaning of Thanksgiving while also exploring the holiday’s traditions at Fairfield Elementary School in the Massapequa School District.
On Nov. 20, kindergartners gathered in the auditorium for their final rehearsal for a Thanksgiving song performance for parents the following day. They learned several songs such as
“Albuquerque Turkey,” “Five Little Turkeys” and “Gobble, Gobble, Gobble.”
Third graders in Danielle McCaffery’s class wrote acrostic poems based on the word “thankful.” They also completed Thanksgiving packets to write about the people, possessions and experiences they are grateful for in their lives.
In second grade, students read “Balloons
Over Broadway” about the history of the famous Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. They then completed their own crafts to design a balloon that they would like to have in the parade, along with writing a few sentences. Their balloons included animals and cartoon characters.
Photos courtesy of the Massapequa School District
Kindergartners from Fairfield Elementary School had their final rehearsal for their Thanksgiving song performance on Nov. 20.
Second graders read “Balloons Over Broadway” then designed their own parade balloon crafts.
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