October 22, 2025 West Islip

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South Bay's Neighbor

Welcome to the Neighborhood! On Friday, October 3rd, the Lindenhurst Chamber of Commerce hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to welcome Gemelli's Gourmet and Coyle's to Lindenhurst! The 1,800-square-foot storefront at 189 South Wellwood Avenue will feature Coyle’s Ice Cream in the front and Gemelli’s Gourmet in the back, bringing together two different—but complementary—food experiences under one roof. Pictured - JoAnn Boettcher, LCOC President, Chamber Board Members, Village of Lindenhurst Officials, Suffolk County offices representatives, and the proud owners and their families.

OCTOBER HAPPENINGS

THURSDAY, OCT. 23rd

3:00PM-4:30PM

GALLERY TEA

Islip Arts Council Gallery Tea

Steeped in Strength: A Gallery Tea for Breast Cancer Awareness. Includes teas, light bites, a gallery talk, and meditation. $20 Registration is required. Share in the power of creativity, compassion, and connection. Guests will gather for a soothing afternoon of art, tea, and refl ection — surrounded by works that celebrate resilience, healing, and the beauty of life. For more information, please call 631-8883525, Islip arts.org

FRIDAY, OCT. 24th

DOORS OPEN 6:00PM

BINGO STARTS 7:00PM

WEST ISLIP FIRE DEPT LADIES AUX MUSIC BINGO FUND RAISER

West Islip Fire Dept. 309 Union Blvd West in Islip. Tickets $20 extra cards for sale, 50/50, Lotto board. Raffl e baskets. for more information and for tickets, please call 516-318-530. Light food for purchase. Donate a non perishable item for a ticket to a special raffl e

6:30PM-8:00PM

HAUNTED HIKES

Garden City Bird Sanctuary, 182 Tanners Pond Rd. in Garden City. Long Islands favorite family Haunted Hike is back. With both Scary and not so scary walks (on separate trails) a maze and some fun photo opportunities. For more information, please visit https:// thegcbs.org/gcbs-home

HOLIDAYS

13th - COLUMBUS DAY

INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' DAY 31st - HALLOWEEN

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SATURDAY, OCT. 25th

5:30PM-7:00PM FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT PAWS WITH A CAUSE

Painting Night Fundraiser. Proceeds to benefi t Paws With A Cause Hosted by AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary #18, 141 Carleton Ave. in East Islip. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Painting begins 6:00 p.m. For more information, please call Vicky 516-241-8371

SUNDAY, OCT. 26th

Start Time: 8:00AM (KIDS FUN RUN)

Start Time: 8:30am (5K Run/Walk)

JOHN THEISSEN CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION FREAKY 5K

"Flat and Fast" Start and Finish in TOH parking lot at 1869 Wantagh Ave, Wantagh. For more informtion, please call 516-6795098 or emal John john@jtcf.org. Register online at runsignup.com

1:00PM-5:00PM

GIOVANNI CABOTO LODGE SCHOLARSHIP LUNCHEON

Will be held at Verdi's of Westbury. Funds raised enables the Lodge to award several scholarships to local high school students and to Lodge members children or grandchildren. It also helps support the many OSDIA sponsored charitable organizations. For tickets please contact Rosemarie DiChiara at 516458-0097

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 29th

10:30AM-11:15AM

NOT-SO-SCARY PJ STORIES at The Merrick Library, 2279 Merrick Ave in Merrick. Free Event . No registration required. Wear your PJs or a costume and drop in for stories that are more silly than scary. For more information, please call 516-3776112

7:00PM POCKETBOOK BINGO

The Memorare Columbiettes Auxiliary is hosting Pocketbook Bingo. Doors open at 6:00pm, games start at 7:00 pm. The Memorare Council is located at 2183 Jackson Avenue in Seaford. $35 per person includes 8 games of bingo, wine, soda, snacks, coffee and dessert. (Snacks from home are always welcome). 50/50 and lotto board raffl es and additional bingo cards will be available for purchase For more information or to purchase tickets please contact Lisa Koenig 516205-0768

THURSDAY, OCT. 30th

6:00PM-7:45PM THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW SCREENING

The Merrick Library, 2279 Merrick Ave in Merrick. Community Room. Free event. No registration required. A fl amboyant transvestite offers shelter to a straight-laced, newly-engaged couple whose car breaks down near his mansion, introducing them to a wild and outrageous cast of partygoers. For more information, please call 516377-6112

ANTIPASTO (Choose one)

•Traditional Antipasto Platter

•Mozzarella Caprese Platter

FIRST COURSE (Choose one)

•Penne Alla Vodka •Cavatelli Calabrese

•Baked Ziti •Lasagna (Meat or Cheese)

•Stuffed Shells •Manicotti

CORNBREAD STUFFING (Choose one)

•Crisp Apple & Sausage Meat

•Sauteed Spinach, Onions & Pancetta

MAIN COURSE (Choose one)

•All Natural, FULLY COOKED, Hormone & Antibiotic

Free, Whole Young Turkey (Vegetable Diet Fed)

16lb. average cooked weight

*Carved for additional $15

*Fresh raw turkey available to substitute

VEGETABLE (Choose two)

•String Bean Casserole •O ven Roasted Brussels

•Candied Sweet Potatoes Sprouts

•Mashed Potatoes •String Bean Almondine

Did

The National Football League (NFL) was formed in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association (APFA). The first-ever NFL game was played at Triangle Park in Dayton, Ohio, on October 3, 1920. In that contest, the hometown Dayton Triangles defeated the Columbus Panhandles 14-0. Though the Dayton Triangles were eventually purchased by a Brooklyn-based syndicate and relocated to New York as a result of that transaction, the team’s status as the host of the first NFL game continues to pay dividends for residents of the southwestern Ohio city where the franchise ushered in the now wildly popular league. In recognition of the place the city of Dayton holds in NFL history, the NFL Foundation, in partnership with FieldTurf & Vasco, pledged to fund the installment of a new artificial turf at the city’s Kettering Park.

Bayview Fourth Graders Journey Into Native American History

Fourth grade students at Bayview Elementary School in the West Islip Union Free School District are embarking on an educational journey into Native American history. On Oct. 6., they participated in the Journeys into American Indian Territory program, designed to deepen their understanding of indigenous cultures, traditions and contributions.

The program provided students with an engaging exploration of American Indian history, offering lessons about the rich heritage, diverse cultures, and lasting impact of indigenous peoples in North America. Through interactive activities, games and hands-on learning, students gained meaningful insights into Native American life, traditions and historical perspectives. The program aligns with fourth grade social studies curriculum standards and supports the district's commitment to providing diverse, inclusive educational experiences.

Fourth graders at Bayview Elementary School in the West Islip Union Free School District participated in a hands-on educational journey in Native American history on Oct. 6. Photos courtesy of West Islip Union Free School District

MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

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COPIAGUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

www.copiague.k12.ny.us Equal Opportunity Employer

CHAPERONES WANTED

To Supervise Pre-School Age Group At The S.A.F.E. After School Childcare Program. Located at Santapogue Elementary School in West Babylon. Hours Are 2:30pm - 5:30pm Monday - Friday Applicants Must Meet The Following:

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Historical Society Of Islip Hamlet 2025 Holiday House Tour

The Historical Society of Islip Hamlet will be hosting its 2025 Holiday House Tour on Sunday, December 7th from 12N - 4 pm and reception until 5 pm. Several Historically and/or architecturally interesting homes will be decorated for the holidays as tour guides in Victorian dress greet you at each home. At the reception there will be a Holiday auction, 50/50 raffle, refreshments. All tickets go on sale, starting Nov. 3rd at Caroline's Flower Shoppe, and Maple St. Deli (cash or check only); or go to our website to order through Eventbrite. Tickets will be available for purchase at the Oct. 19th Street Festival. Ticket donations are $35/adult (no one under age 16 permitted), are non-refundable; there will be a small processing fee to purchase thru Evenbrite. Please donate a new, unwrapped toy for the John Theissen Children's Foundation. For more info, 631-559-2915, isliphamlethistory.org.

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