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John F. Kennedy Elementary Pays Tribute To Veterans
John F. Kennedy Elementary School in the West Babylon School District paid special tribute to veterans on Nov. 8 with a breakfast and recognition ceremony. Guests were invited by students to join them for breakfast and photos in the school’s cafeteria. Afterward, the entire school gathered with attendees in the gymnasium. Following a welcome by Principal Denisha Van Liew, student Lacey Burke sang “God Bless America.”
Eastlynn LaMacchia recited her poem “My Hero,” and Amelia Manolopoulous delivered her Town of Babylon award-winning poem “My Favorite Veteran Is My Pop-Pop.” Councilman DuWayne Gregory, who is also a veteran, thanked his fellow veterans in attendance. Councilman
Gregory, Ms. Van Liew and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Yiendhy Farrelly–along with students – then presented certificates to each of the veterans. The second graders, led by Ms. Leidel, performed “I Love My Country.” The ceremony closed out with a standing ovation for all the veterans.
Photos courtesy of West Babylon School District
Holiday Coloring Contest!
West Babylon Public Library
211 Route 109 West Babylon (631) 669-5445 www.wbpl.us
Nancy Evans, Director ***
ENGLISH: BEGINNERS Tuesdays, December 3 & 17, 6:15-7:15 pm
WBA200 IN PERSON
Join us for this monthly class to help enhance your English language skills.
YOGA
Wednesdays: December 4-18, 6-7 pm
WBA400 IN PERSON
Join us for this monthly yoga series. Non-refundable/ transferable fee for the 3-week December sessions: $6.
FRIDAY FLICKS
Fridays, December 6 & 20, Begins 1:00 pm, WBA720 IN PERSON
Join us for a relaxing afternoon movie! December 6 – Thelma (PG-13) December 20 –The Holdovers (R)
ZUMBA
Fridays: December 6-27 10:15-11:15 am
WBA410 IN PERSON
Join us for this monthly Zumba series. Nonrefundable/ transferable fee for the 4-week December sessions: $8.
PAINT NIGHT: DECEMBER VIBES
Monday, December 9, 6:45-8:30 pm
WBA105 IN PERSON
Join Kathy Reccardi and paint your very own masterpiece. Nonrefundable/transferable materials fee: $5.
NEW BEGINNINGS
Tuesday, December 10, 7-8:30 pm
WBA202 IN PERSON
Join the conversation or just come and listen when Social Worker, Marla Matthews, facilitates this discussion, social and
support group meetup. If you are divorced, widowed, single, or an empty nester age 50+ who would like a new beginning, come and be inspired to make new friends, network and learn new skills towards reinventing yourself.
MEDICAID ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE
Wednesday, December 11 10 am-2 pm IN PERSON
The Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council will have facilitated enrollers trained by the NY State Department of Health at our Library to assist the aged, blind, and disabled populations with enrollment. Sign up will be first-come, first-served and is free of charge. For more information, call the Nassau Suffolk Hospital Council at 631-435-3000.
JEWELRY DONATE AND SWAP
Monday, December 16 6:00-8:30 pm IN PERSON
Looking for a new piece to wear for the holidays? Drop by the library and see if anything matches what you had in mind. If you’re just looking to donate, donations can be dropped off at the library starting December 1. No registration is required.
HOLIDAY FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS
Monday, December 16, 7-8 pm
WBA108 IN PERSON
Join florist Irene in person at the Library and create a beautiful floral arrangement. Non-refundable/transferable materials fee: $5.
HOT COCOA BAR
Thursday, December 19, 7-8:30 pm
WBA609 IN PERSON
Enjoy a mug of hot cocoa made your way with fixings like flavored whipped creams and syrups, candy canes, and a festive rim. We’ll supply the dippable cookies. Everyone goes home with a giftable portion of hot cocoa mix.
CLUES ACROSS
1. Long piece of squared timber
5. Emaciation
10. “Bewitched” boss Larry
14. Combining form meaning “different”
15. Current unit equal to 10 amperes
16. Older
17. Large, stocky lizard
18. Ringworm
19. Actor Pitt
20. Indian hand clash cymbals
22. Data at rest 23. Jeweled headdress
24. Indicators of when stories were written 27. Check
38. Postmen deliver it 39. Surface in geometry 40. More (Spanish) 41. __ and Venzetti
42. Exclamation at the end of a prayer 43. Hawaiian dish 44. Aggressively proud men 45. Fellow 46. Mark Wahlberg comedy
Mock
21. Satisfies 23. Where golfers begin
Small amount
Snag
Determine the sum of
A distinctive smell
Exposed to view
Stain or blemish
Small loop in embroidery
48. When you expect to get somewhere
Songs
Pair of small hand drums
Play
Sword 60. Evergreens and shrubs genus
Filmed 63. Italian Seaport
64. Ancient kingdom near Dead Sea
65. Pores in a leaf
66. U. of Miami mascot is one
67. Snakelike fishes
68. Pretended to be 69. Body part
Angry
Popular beverage
Flower cluster
Blocks 50. Those who benefitted from efforts
NEIGHBORS’ PETS PLACE
EXOTIC WAREHOUSE
Small Business Saturday
Why Supporting Local Small Businsesses Matters
The holiday season is a time of year when shopping takes center stage. While online giants and big box retailers seem to be everywhere, offering an endless array of products with the convenience of low prices, small businesses provide a range of benefits that go far beyond the ease of a mouse click or mountains of merchandise. Shopping local retailers is more than just a transactionit is crucial for maintaining the economic foundation of local communities.
Let’s take a look at the many ways it pays to shop small businesses during the holidays and all year long.
· Strengthen the local economy: A large percentage of the money spent at small
businesses stays in the community. That’s because these businesses often are owned and operated by local residents who are invested in the community themselves. Various studies indicate that for every $100 spent at a small business, roughly $70 stays in the community.
· Enhanced customer service: Owners and employees of small businesses have a keen interest in keeping customers happy. They often do so by providing superior customer service. Tailoring recommendations, exhibiting a willingness to accommodate special requests, offering a more engaging shopping experience, and being more friendly and connected with regular customers sets many small businesses apart.
· Support the community: Small businesses serve the community through the products and services they
offer, and many give back in other ways as well. Small, locally owned businesses often sponsor schools, sports teams and charities. This helps foster a sense of belonging in the community.
· Innovative offerings: Small businesses are not beholden to corporate policies or franchise restrictions, so they can more readily bring new life to existing ideas and trends. Small businesses can offer customers different options that larger retailers cannot match.
· Job creation: Small businesses employ a significant percentage of the workforce and frequently provide jobs that might not be available in larger corporate settings. The U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy says small businesses have generated 12.9 million net new jobs over the past 25 years, accounting for two out of every three jobs added to the U.S. economy. Keeping residents working helps strengthen local communities.
There are numerous benefits to shopping at small businesses this Small Business Saturday and throughout the year. Such firms help to establish a more resilient, diverse and bustling local community.
Garage Door
Garage Door Sale!
Fall Senior Advocate Schedules
Suffolk Legislator Tom Donnelly (D-Deer Park) is pleased to inform Babylon and Huntington residents about the local Suffolk County Office for the Aging Fall 2024 Senior Advocate Schedule. Senior advocates are County representatives who come out into the community and assist seniors with information gathering, completion of eligibility or recertification applications and referrals to appropriate community agencies.
This fall, Senior Advocates will be visiting the following locations in the Town of Babylon:
• North Amityville Nutrition Center, 48-C Cedar Road, Amityville: Wednesday, December 18, 10 am – 1 pm
• RainbowCenter,293Buffalo Avenue, Lindenhurst: Wednesday, December 4, 8:30 – 11:00 am
• Tanner Park Senior Nutrition, 2 Tanner Park, Copiague: Wednesday, December 11, 8:30 am – 1 pm
• Spangle Drive Center, 4385 Spangle Drive, North Babylon: Tuesday, December 17, 12 – 3:30 pm
In Huntington, they will be visiting the following:
• Huntington Senior Nutrition Center, 423 Park Avenue, Huntington: Wednesday, December 18, 8:30 am – 1:30 pm
• Paumanack Village 5 & 6, 100 Adriatic Drive, Melville: Thursday, December 26, 8:30 am – 12 pm; residents only
Advocates assist with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP – formerly known as food stamps), Medicare Savings Program and Heating Emergency Assistance Program (HEAP) applications. They also can provide information on Medicare, answer questions and make recommendations and referrals. For more information about available services or directions to any of these locations, please call the Suffolk County Office for the Aging at (631) 853-8200.
“For more than three decades, the Suffolk County Office for the Aging has been providing full and trouble-free access to critical services,” Donnelly said. “I am glad to see their great professional community outreach program continue and hope that every senior resident will make full use of it.”
NOVEMBER 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, 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
THURSDAY, NOV. 28th THANKSGIVING DAY
9:30AM-12:30PM OYSTER BAY TURKEY TROT BY THE BAY
The Longest Consecutive Turkey Trot in the Tri-State. All Proceeds go to Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary. Start Line: 36 Audrey Ave. Oyster Bay. For more information, please call 516-531-3323, Brendan Dagan.
9:15AM-12:00PM
MASSAPEQUA TURKEY TROT 5K Thanksgiving Day November 28, 8:30AM Fun Run - 9:15AM 5K Start Rain or Shine. John J Burns Park 4990 Merrick Road in Massapequa. Additional race information can be found at http:// www.massapequaturkeytrot.com
HOLIDAYS
3rd - Daylight Savings Time Ends
5th - Election Day
11th - Veterans Day
28th - Thanksgiving
MAKE A SUBMISSION!
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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
UPCOMING DECEMBER EVENTS
SUNDAY, DEC. 1st
WINTER ON WELLWOOD
Rain date: December 8 Lindenhurst Village Square Park and Gazebo 12:00 - 3:00 PM - Santa in the Park and FREE Carousel
sponsored by Lindenhurst Chamber of Commerce (Photos with Santa ends at 2:30 PM) 12:00 - 5:00 PM - Christmas Kindl Market, Community Wreath Display, Interactive Story-walk, Ice Sculptor & Carolers 4:30 PM - Holiday Parade Followed by Village Gazebo Tree Lighting
5:00PM
ADVENT LESSONS AND CAROLS
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 210 So. Wellwood Avenue in Lindenhurst, celebrates the First Sunday of Advent 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 631-226-7725
SATURDAY, DEC. 7TH
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. December is a very busy time for Santa–but he’ll be at the Fair from around 11:00 to 12:30. For more information, please call 631-581-4950, https://stmarksislip. org
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The Messiah Returns To Babylon!
Four years have passed since St. Joseph Choir has presented their yearly benefit concert for The Mercy INN Soup Kitchen. Through the generosity of the Church of St. Joseph, on Sunday, December 15th at 7:00 PM St. Joseph’s Choir and friends will once again present the traditional FREE concert at St. Joseph’s Church in Babylon Village. They will perform Handel’s MESSIAH and Vivaldi’s GLORIA directed by Dr. Marie Drohan and accompanied by soloists, the Sophisticated Strings, trumpets, flute and harpsichord. The concert will include other beautiful choral selections and will be preceded by a moving candlelight procession. Early arrival is recommended. Donations are encouraged to benefit the soup kitchen-cash or check payable to The Mercy INN and may also be dropped off at the Parish Center-39 N. Carll Ave. For more information call 631-669-0068. FYI: To date St. Joseph’s choir’s performances have raised well over $100,000 to for this worthy cause.
Bird Walk
Join the South Shore
Audubon Society for a bird walk at Mill Pond Park in Wantagh, starting at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, December 1 The Park is on the north side of Merrick Road, 4 blocks west of the Wantagh State Parkway . The group will meet at the gazebo. Bring binoculars. Walk leaders and other birders and nature enthusiasts will be happy to share their knowledge and experience with you. The bird walk is free of charge.
To register, text your name and contact information to 516 467-9498. Rain, snow or temperature below 25 degrees F will cancel the bird walk. Text regarding questionable conditions.
8th Annual Pasta & Sauce Drive
Babylon Town Councilman Anthony Manetta is excited to announce the success of his 8th Annual Pasta & Sauce Drive. In partnership with the Constantino Brumidi Lodge of the Sons and Daughters of Italy in Deer Park, it was a recordbreaking year for the drive with 1,220 pounds of pasta and 617 jars of sauce collected.
“I’m thrilled to see our community come together once again to help those in need,” Manetta said. “This year’s Pasta & Sauce Drive was our most successful yet, and it’s a testament to the generosity and kindness of our neighbors here in Babylon. With the help of the Constantino Brumidi Lodge and everyone who contributed, we’ve been able to make a meaningful
impact by collecting over 1,200 pounds of pasta and 600 jars of sauce. Together, we’re helping ensure that no family in our community goes hungry.” This means thousands of meals for local residents in need. For everyone who donated, you have directly helped stock the shelves of food pantries across the Town of Babylon in a big way!
