ALTRUISTIC AMES STUDENTS FIGHT HUNGER WITH FOOD DRIVE
The National Junior Honor Society at the Massapequa High School Ames Campus organized a nonperishable food drive for Thanksgiving. The generosity of the ninth graders will ensure that local families have a bountiful Thanksgiving this year. The food drive resulted in the collection of hundreds of nonperishable items. The drive ran from Oct. 9 to Nov. 14 and there was a steady stream of donations over the five weeks. Photo courtesy of the Massapequa School District
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Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks Open For Season November 28th
Oyster Bay Town
Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilman Andrew Monteleone announce that the Town’s outdoor ice skating rinks at Marjorie R. Post and Syosset-Woodbury Community Parks will officially open for the season on Friday, November 28th and remain open through
Sunday, March 1st.
“Ice skating is a fun activity for families and residents of all ages to enjoy, especially during the holiday season. The Town’s outdoor ice rinks provide the perfect setting to take in the wonderful winter atmosphere,” said Councilman Monteleone.
Public Skating Sessions are available at both
outdoor rinks on Friday, November 28th from 1pm3pm, 4pm-6pm and 7pm9pm, Saturday, November 29th from 1pm-3pm, 4pm-6pm, and 7pm-9pm, and Sunday, November 30th from 1pm-3pm and 4pm-6pm.
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 information on schedules, fees and rink programs at all Town rinks, visit the Town’s website at www. oysterbaytown.com/ice.
Lights Of Hope For The Holidays –
Remembrance Ceremony
To Honor Loved Ones Lost To An Overdose
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
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• Handmade Mozzarella Caprese Platter
• Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail Platter
FIRST COURSE (Choose one)
• Penne Alla Vodka • Linquine Fruitti di Mare
• Baked Ziti • Lasagna (Meat or Cheese)
• Stuffed Shells • Baked Manicotti
SALAD (Choose two)
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• Baby Spinach & Goat Cheese with Fresh Seasonal Berries
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• Candied Sweet Potatoes
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JURIED PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW at the Freeport Memorial Library, 144 W. Merrick Rd. Free Event. Sponsored by the Long Island Arts Council. This show consists of color and black-and-white photographs taken by professional and nonprofessional photographers from the tristate area. For more information, please call 516379-3274
FRIDAY, NOV. 28th
SATURDAY, NOV. 29th
SUNDAY, NOV. 30th
11:00AM-3:00PM
HOLIDAY SHOPPING WEEKEND AT SAGTIKOS & BASKET RAFFLES
For all your holiday gifts, home decor, jewelry, scarves & accessories, books, holiday decorations and more items. Enter the Gift Basket Raffle. Over 30 baskets to choose from. Free parking and entrance in the rear. sagtikosmanor.org, 631.854.0939, 677 West Montauk Hwy, West Bay Shore.
SATURDAY, NOV. 29th
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SNOWFLAKE SALE AND WINTER OPEN HOUSE
The Bay Shore Historical Society annual Snowflake Sale and Winter Open House. Stop by their Small Business Saturday sale at 22 Maple Ave. in Bay Shore. Enjoy holiday deals and explore their historic Bay Shore exhibits.There will be a visit from Victorian Santa beginning at 11:00am; stop by with your camera for a free family photo opportunity. For more information, please call 631-665-1700, email: bayshohissoc@optonline.net
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PHOTOS WITH SANTA AT SAGTIKOS MANOR
Have your photo taken with Santa in the iconic musicroom at Sagtikos Manor. Photos sent to your email, $5 includes sitting and a small gift. sagtikosmanor.org, 631.854.0939, 677 West Montauk Hwy, West Bay Shore.
SUNDAY, NOV. 30th
8:30AM-4:00PM
CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR
Join us for the Ss. Cyril & Methodius Christmas Craft Fair in the church hall. 125 Half Hollow Road in Deer Park. Shop from a variety of vendors. Enjoy basket raffles, 50/50s, and festive treats while supporting local artisans. For more information, please call Mike Gonzalez at 917-705-5355
9:00AM-11:00AM
BREAKFAST W/SANTA
Brumidi Lodge: Sons & Daughters of Italy Includes: Scrambled Eggs, Pancakes, Sausages Muffins, Coffee, Tea & Juice. Ages 3 & under FREE, 4-12 $12, 13+ $18 Bring your own camera for photos with SANTA Reservations & Info: Karen 631-9433622. 2075 Deer Park Ave. in Deer Park, www.sonsofitalyli.com
UPCOMING DECEMBER HAPPENINGS
SATURDAY, DEC. 6th
9:00AM HOT CHOCOLATE 5K RUN/WALK
This year marks 20 years of Seaford community spirit! Everyone’s welcome. A great morning of fun, fitness, and neighbors coming together. Hosted by the Seaford Wellness Council, a 501(c) (3) non-profit (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
SATURDAY, DEC. 6th
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. This is a wonderful community event for the family. For more information, please call 516-541-1443
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. Refreshments follow the concert. Admission and refreshments are free of charge. Church is located at 369 Green Avenue in East Meadow. For more information, please call 516-4833649, email htocem@gmail.com, or visit Facebook or www.htocem.org.
Altruistic Ames Students Fight Hunger With Food Drive
The generosity of ninth graders at the Massapequa High School Ames Campus will ensure that local families have a bountiful Thanksgiving this year. The National Junior Honor Society recently concluded a food drive that resulted in the collection of hundreds of nonperishable items.
The drive ran from Oct. 9 to Nov. 14 and there was a steady stream of donations over the five weeks. Students could leave items on a cart outside the classroom of NJHS adviser Michelle Grossi each day. The donations ranged from canned vegetables to jars of gravy to boxes of pasta.
Honor society members made dozens of posters to promote the food drive, which were hung throughout the school. Once the food drive ended, they also helped to sort and boxed up the food, which
would be donated to the food pantry at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Massapequa Park.
Ms. Grossi said the Thanksgiving food drive has been a long-standing annual tradition, and the promotion efforts of the NJHS members help make it a success every year. Students added that it feels good to give back to their community, like ninth grader Hailey Stalzer, who noted that it takes only a small donation to make a difference because when many people contribute, it adds up.
“Contributing to those in need during the holidays can make those families feel loved,” Noemi Purificato said.
Added Luci Bernstein, “Things that people take for granted can be something that other families greatly appreciate.”
Largest Cruise Thru Toys For Tots Collection Drive Coming Soon Donations to Help
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
Families & Those Less Fortunate
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 drop-off locations,” said Councilman Tom Hand.
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“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) 797-4121 or visit www.oysterbaytown. com.
The National Junior Honor Society at the Massapequa High School Ames Campus organized a nonperishable food drive for Thanksgiving. Photo courtesy of the Massapequa School District
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