needed.I supports the police department and believes in public safety.”
There were several questions from resi dents regarding specific reported instances of car theft, homelessness and a knife threat on the LIRR. One resident noted that the catch and release bail reform policy prevents people who may have mental illness and ad diction from ever seeing a judge and getting the help that they need. And, without proba tion, there is no way to monitor offenders.
The South Merrick Community Civic As sociation hosted their annual Meet the Candidates Night on Thursday October 27, 2022 at the Merrick Golf Clubhouse. Both democrat and republican candidates vying to serve our area in the NYS Assembly, NYS Senate and US Congress were invited to speak in order to convince us why they de serve our vote.
Each candidate was allowed to speak for a timed 8 minutes without interruption fol lowed by a few minutes of Q&A. The incum bent had the opportunity to choose to speak first or last. If there were no incumbent, the winner of a coin flip would determine the or der.
The evening began with candidates run ning for the 14th Assembly District. Incum bent Dave McDonough (R) offered for his opponent Dustin Ginsberg (D) to address the crowd of residents first. Ginsberg, who grew up in Merrick, said that he loves this community. When he was asked about crime and bail reform Ginsberg said, “I do not support Brooks opinion on bail reform. There should be more police and discretion belongs to the judges.”
Dave McDonough (R), current Assembly man for the 14th District, assumed office in 2013 and is running for re-election. He told the community members that he and his of fice staff follow the modo of “Help someone
today.” McDonough said that his office had over 500 calls a day from people that needed help getting Covid unemployment benefits. He also said that he is, “always willing to work across party lines to get done what is best for his constituents.”
Next up was Senator John Books (D), in cumbent for the 5th Senatorial District. He attended the meeting via zoom, as a safe measure, since one of his staff mem bers recently came down with Covid. There were several questions for Brooks regarding catch and release bail reform policies. Brooks said, “I did not support bail reform but voted for it because it was bundled with important state aid that was
Steve Rhoads (R), the current Nassau County Legislator, District 19 is running against Brooks for the 5th Senatorial District seat. Roads said, “I am running for State Senate to cut taxes on gas and commuting and to repeal pro-criminal policies like cash less bail that frees killers and dangerous thugs from jail. Public safety is on the ballot this Election Day.”
Anthony D’Esposito (R) and Laura Gillen (D) are competing for the 4th Congressional District seat. D’Esposito said, “I would like the handcuffs taken off the police and put them back on the criminals.” Crime, open boarders and the cost of living are of top pri ority.
Although Laura Gillen was planning on participating, she was not able to arrive in time to due to the heavy schedule candidates have prior to Election Day.
fice (404 Bedford Avenue, Bellmore) explaining why you think your nominee deserves to be a recipient. Awards are given in the category of business, educa tion, humanitari an, military affairs, community/civic affairs, health care, government and volunteerism.
support the Woman of Distinction re cipients. Each award recipient re ceived a personalized framed procla mation recognizing and honoring them as women who dedicated their lives to inspiring others and improv ing their community, and whose character and achievements exempli fy the ideas and values cherished by our state and nation.
Assemblyman Dave McDonough recently held his annual Women of Distinction ceremony to honor local women from around the district for their contributions to the commu nity. The Woman of Distinction award is given to women who are active in the community and through their contributions make the area a better place for all to live. Each year Assem blyman McDonough invites the com munity to nominate a woman who is known for contributing to our quality of life. Nominations are made by sub mitting a written explanation to As semblyman McDonough’s District of
“This communi ty is beyond grate ful and indebted to these women for the work they have done through out their lives to serve others,” said McDonough. “In addition to their successful professional careers, these women have embodied the spirit of selflessness and service to others. This ceremony is a means of recog nizing their achievements and thank ing them for their service to their community and neighbors.”
This years honorees were invited to celebrate their accomplishments at a formal ceremony on Sunday, October 16, 2022 at the Merrick Golf Course Clubhouse where family, friends and community members came out to
McDonough said, “Hosting the an nual Women of Distinction event con tinues to be among my favorite com munity outreach events because it is an example of the countless stories of inspiration all around us every day. We all live busy lives in today’s world, but it’s taking a moment to reflect and count our blessings and remember how truly grateful we are to live in a society filled with such outstanding people that really makes the differ ence. I am so appreciative of every one who has taken time to nominate one of these wonderful, generous women and also our community is in debted to these women who are truly the best of what we are. They are as pirational in every sense: leaders, civ ically-engaged, community-minded, positive-spirit, generous in nature — we thank all of you for your many contributions to making our commu nity home. It wouldn’t be home with out you.”
Stacy Brief - North Bellmare
Dawn Brown - Levittown
Leah Estrada - Derrick
Erin Fullerton - Wantagh
Lynn Gentile - Bellmore
Erica Goetz - Wantagh
Elizabeth Guber - Wantagh
Nicole Iannarone - Wantagh
Michelle Jardine - Bellmore
Elizabeth Kaider - North Bellmore
Suzanne Kalten - Merrick
Margaret Karr - Levittown
Maryanne Kelly - Bellmore
Patricia Loccisano - Wantagh
Rena Madias-Gasparis - Wantagh
RobinAnn McGonigle - Merrick
Jennifer McGowan - Levittown
Isha Morgenstern - Wantagh
Tara O’Brien - Bellmore
Gina Piskin - Merrick
Veronica Renta-Irwin - Levittown
Tina Ryan -Bellmore
Saline Sarju - Merrick
Cindy Schaaf - Seaford
Marie Staub - Levittown
Renae Tramonte - Bellmore
MERRICK COMMUNITY CIVIC ASSOCIATION HOSTS MEET THE CANDIDATES NIGHT (PAGE 2); MCDONOUGH HON ORS WOMAN OF DISTINCTION (PAGE 3); EATHAN LIDO EARNS EAGLE SCOUT RANK; PINK FOR A CAUSE IN NORTH BELLMORE (PAGE 6); WEDDING BELLS RING (PAGE 9); USING FAMILY VOLUNTEER DAY TO DEEPEN CHILDREN’S CIVIC ENGAGEMENT (PAGE 11); MEPHAM HOMECOMING A SUCCESS (PAGE 14); MERRICK CHAMBER WELCOMES BOND VET WITH RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY (PAGE 15)
HOW TO CREATE THE PERFECT CHARCUTERIE BOARD FOR YOUR HOLIDAY PARTY (PAGE 8); FALL SOUPS TO KEEP YOU WARM (PAGE 13)
SPOOKTACKULAR BELLMORE CHAMBER HALLOWEEN PARADE AND TRUNK-OR-TREAT IN BELLMORE VILLAGE (PAGE 12); PARTICIPATE IN EVENTS THAT ARE IN AND AROUND TOWN… VETERAN’S DAY CEREMONY IN MERRICK; LONG ISLAND COUN CIL OF CHURSHASES FOOD DRIVE FOR 2022 THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY; BELLMORE METHODIST CHURCH CRAFT FAIR; HOW ARD MORE & THE “TOYS FOR TOTS” UPTOWN COMEDY SHOW; SANTA COMES TO BELLMORE; BELLMORE CHAMBER ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING & HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA; SANTA COMES TO MERRICK; MERRICK CHAMBER ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE AND MENORAH LIGHTING; MAGIC LIGHTS AT JONES BEACH STATE PARK; SPEED DATING & SINGLES SOCIAL EVENTS; PUBLIC LIBRARY - IN PERSON OR ONLINE (PAGE 16)
Elections are underway and we will soon find which candidates will be serving the constitu ents of our community. To help you with your decision making process, the South Merrick Com munity Civic Association held their annual “Meet the Candidates Night” where each candidate had an op portunity to make an appeal to the community for their vote. The victors will soon be celebrating.
The Woman of Distinction award was pre sented to twenty-six woman in the com munity. Assemblyman Dave Mc Donough presented the award in a for mal ceremony at the Merrick Club house where he acknowledged each woman for their specific accomplish ments. He applauded them for their character, achievements and dedica tion to inspiring others and improving their community.
Eagle Scout is the highest rank attainable in Boy Scouts of America. Only a small percentage of Scouts have earned this rank after a lengthy review process. On October 9, 2022 Ethan David Lido of Merrick achieved the rank of Eagle Scout.
Wedding bells were ringing at Hempstead Town Hall as Town Clerk Kate Murry performed wedding ceremonies for two Bellmore couples. Congratula tions Dwight Nicholas and Simone Williams of Bell more and David Marco and Tamara Stein of North Bellmore.
The spooktackular Bellmore Chamber Halloween Parade and Trunk-orTreat was a great success this year. Ghosts, goblins and witches paraded through Bellmore Village stopping at merchants to trick-ortreat along the way. The parade culminated with an exciting trunk-or-treat experience where children collected more treats and were able to take keepsake pictures in front of seasonal displays.
Soup is good food! Autumn weather inspires the desire for flavorful hardy soup. If you are looking for great recipes, look no further than our local Merrick Girls Weekday Recipe Facebook foodies group for some great ideas. Inside you will find some soup recipes that I’ve tried and are now family favorites. If you are looking for holiday meal ideas, how to create the perfect charcuterie board or just want to figure out what else you can make with chicken cutlets, join the neighborhood Facebook foodies group today!
There is much to do In and Around Town! Veterans Day is just around the corner. Show your support for Veterans and attend a Veterans Day ceremony on November 11.
Thanksgiving signals the starts the holiday shop ping season. If you are looking for homemade craft items visit the Bellmore Methodist Church Craft Fair on November 12.
Thanksgiving is a holiday for all Americans. Help those in need enjoy celebrating Thanksgiving by making a donation to the Long Island Council of
Churches Thanksgiving 2022 Food Drive.
November 19, 2022 is Family Volunteer Day, a global day of service that empowers families to work together to support their communities. There are many local organizations that could use your help. Consider using Family Volunteer Day to deepen chil dren’s civic engagement and develop a lifetime of understanding the value in participating in com munity.
The Howard More & The “Toys for Tots” Uptown Comedy Show is coming to The Bellmore Movies and Showplace on November 13, 2022. Enjoy a fun night of comedy from an all-star cast.
Here comes Santa with visits to Bellmore and Merrick. See their sched ule inside. Plus information about the community Christmas tree and Menorah lighting in town. The Bellmore Holiday Ex travaganza is an event that should not be missed. An old-fashioned holiday experience for the family complete with an enchanted horse drawn carriage ride, trolly rides and festive holiday music.
For More holiday excitement see the dazzling lights as you drive through the annual Magic Lights display at Jones Beach State Park.
Are you single and looking to mingle? Find out what is going on In and Around Town for speed dat ing and singles social events for every age group.
Looking for entertainment options at home, look no further than the public library where you can bor row and enjoy audio books, magazines music and more from your computer, phone car or even your television. Get your digital library card and save on Hoopla, Kanopy and more!
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Eagle Scout is the highest achieve ment or rank attainable in Boy Scouts of America. Since its in ception in 1911, only four percent of Scouts have earned this rank after a lengthy review process. Hempstead Town Councilman Chris Carini and Nassau County Legislator Steve Rhoads congratulated Ethan David Li do of Merrick on the occasion of him becoming an Eagle Scout on October 9, 2022
Students at John G. Dinkelmeyer Ele mentary School and throughout the North Bellmore School District, marked Breast Cancer Awareness Month by wearing pink on Oct. 13. They showed
their support for all those who have bat tled or are currently battling breast can cer.
courtesy of the North Bellmore School District
Are you hosting a holiday party and looking for a simple way to impress your guests?
The Texas Roadhouse Butcher Shop is sharing steps for building an eye-catching and mouth-watering charcuterie board that will add color, flavor and variety to your holiday table.
1. Grab a platter or surface to display your charcuterie. Anything will work, even a simple cutting board. Just be sure to choose a size that you can fill completely.
2. Use dishes or ramekins of mis matched sizes, shapes and colors to hold dressings, toppings and sauces. This will keep your board clean and add fun visual details to the display.
3. Include two to four cheeses of con trasting flavors and textures to please all palates, and to complement other elements of the board. The varieties you select should represent these basic categories: hard cheese, (such as Char donnay Bellavitano) soft cheese, (such as brie) and blue cheese (such as French Roquefort).
4. While a traditional charcuterie board typically sticks with cured meats, the holiday season is the perfect occa sion for adding depth and richness to your feast with grilled meats, such as fi let, sliced into strips. Those from Texas Roadhouse Butcher Shop are lean, fla vorful, and melt in your mouth, making them a natural choice for a hearty holi day spread. Whether you are firing up the grill or preparing on a cooktop, al low any cooked meats to rest well be
fore adding them to your board.
5. No charcuterie board is complete without some crunch. Add two to three options like pita crackers, crusty breads or toasted baguettes that will stand up to the weight of your meats and chees es.
6. Now, add some brightness and sweetness to your board. Fresh fruits like blueberries, strawberries and green grapes, and preserves such as peach pepper jam, will add contrast to rich, salty meats and cheeses. Don’t forget seasonal sweets and treats like soft pep permints, peanut brittle, chocolate dipped pretzels and candied nuts.
7. You’ll want your charcuterie board to look as if it’s overflowing. So, as you’re building it out, start with the largest elements like the cheeses and meats first, followed by smaller items like crackers, fresh produce and sweets. Fill in any holes with sprigs of aromatic rosemary for trimming, along with ad ditional portions of the smaller items. The various elements of the board should pair well together, so it’s okay if they touch.
For additional hosting tips, or to shop for seasonal gifts and your holiday spread, visit trbutchershop.com. For 15% off your order, use the promo code PARTY15.
To wow your guests and their tastebuds, take your charcuterie board to the next level with seasonal treats, grilled meats and a cornucopia of sweet and savory flavors. ~ StatePoint
Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray officiated the weddings of North Bellmore residents Dwight Nicholas and Simone Williamson on October 12, 2022 and North Bellmore residents David Marsico and Tamara Stein on October 13,
2022 at Hempstead Town Hall. Residents interested in obtaining their marriage li cense and/or scheduling a wedding cere mony should call the Office of the Town Clerk at (516) 812-3014 or visit hemp steadny.gov/marriage.
November 19, 2022 is Family Volunteer Day, a global day of service that em powers families to work together to support their com munities. Increas ingly, parents of young children are placing a larger fo cus on civic en gagement and giv ing back, and this annual event is a great way for your family to get started or strengthen your involvement.
Need some guidance? The following actions draw upon Points of Light’s Civic Circle, a framework that helps people understand the many facets of civic engagement and provides an op portunity to show children the variety of ways they can support causes they care about this Family Volunteer Day. Combine these ideas to engage your whole family, strengthen your com munity and amplify your efforts:
1. Volunteer. Hands-on action is al ways an impactful way to get involved, especially on Family Volunteer Day. Whether you find time to volunteer at a local organization or use one of Points of Light’s DIY project guides, there are plenty of options for families of all ages and abilities. Consider proj ects that focus on issue areas that chil dren can easily understand and get in volved with, such as food insecurity, animal welfare and climate change.
2. Donate. Most organizations need financial support to continue their op erations and deliver on their missions. Having a family fundraiser can be a great way to support an organization or cause. Whether you run a lemon ade stand, plan a virtual fundraiser, sell friendship bracelets or do some thing else creative, activities like these help youth learn planning skills and the value of supporting organizations financially.
3. Purchase Power. With the holiday season quickly approaching, gift giv ing is on many people’s minds. Have
young people help you select gifts from small local businesses or BI POC- or women-owned businesses. You can also find and support com panies that give back – either with a percentage of proceeds or by working sustainably.
4. Listen and Learn. A critical ele ment of civic engagement is listening to and learning from the community you hope to serve. Before taking ac tion, learn about what’s really needed. If you can’t talk to those directly im pacted, ask a local nonprofit organiza tion if they have suggestions or more information. You can also read books, listen to podcasts or watch documen taries about the causes you wish to support.
5. Use Your Voice. Helping kids find their voice is important because they can use it to harness their power in bringing awareness to important causes. Kids can share information by telling friends and family what they learned over a dinner, sharing a re port at school, or providing informa tion for others with an action item to take.
If you’re looking for tactical ideas, Points of Light’s website has fami ly-friendly toolkits for youth of all ag es that incorporates some of these el ements. Visit www.pointsoflight.org/ familyvolunteerday/ to find a project that’s right for you.
Family Volunteer Day can be just a starting point. Taking action and un derstanding the impact of your work can lead to a lifetime of civic engage
Sponsored by The Chamber of Commerce of the Bellmores
Students at Charles A. Reinhard Early Childhood Center in the Bellmore Public School District marked Halloween on Oct. 31 by dressing as their favorite characters from a range of different stories for the annual Book Character Parade.
Loved ones gathered in the audito rium to watch students parade
across the stage in their eclectic cos tumes. Music teacher Joanna Rocco led students in Halloween-themed songs that perfectly marked the holi day, and they were joined by their teachers who also dressed for the oc casion.
Photos courtesy of Bellmore Public Schools
Roast veggies: 2 lbs precut butternut squash,2 small sweet potato, 2 large car rots at 425 for 20 minutes. Salute 1 large onion, 3 stalks of celery and 3 apples in a pot with evvo. Add 2 cans of fat free low sodium chicken stock and simmer. After veggies cool, puree in blender then add to soup. Add nutmeg, cinna mon and pumpkin pie spice to taste. Mix and simmer.
Sharon Ofsowitz Kozinn
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 large red and 1 large yellow pep per, diced
• 1 can (29 oz.) diced tomatoes
• 1 (10 oz) can tomato sauce
• 1 (14 0z) can beef broth
• 2 cups cooked rice (I use brown rice)
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• salt & pepper to taste
• shredded cheddar cheese, for top ping, optional
In a large pot, brown and crumble ground beef along with diced peppers and onion over medium-high heat. When meat is thoroughly cooked, drain excess grease from beef mixture. Put beef mixture back into pot. Add in diced tomatoes, broth and tomato sauce. Give it all a good stir then add in rice and stir again. Mix in seasonings; sugar, garlic powder, salt & pepper.
Cover and let soup simmer on low heat for about 30 minutes to let all the flavors blend. The longer it simmers, the thicker it will get! Optional , Serve with shredded cheddar cheese on top of each serving. This freezes perfectly. If it gets to thick after it is frozen, just add more beef broth.
Beth Feldman Chernick
2 strips bacon (or omit and substi tute with 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil)
1 small yellow onion, sliced
2 large garlic cloves, chopped
4 medium zucchinis (chop3 of them and leave the remaining one whole)
2 cups chicken broth, low sodium or use vegetable broth if making vegan
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes salt and pepper
1/2 cup packed fresh basil
Place the ba con in a large pot and heat on medium. Let cook until crispy and transfer to a paper towel lined plate. Im mediately add the onion and cook until fra
grant and onions are translucent. Stir in garlic and let cook for 2 minutes. Add the zucchini and cook for 2-3 minutes or until they start to soften. Add the broth, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper and stir. Bring the mix ture to a boil over high heat and then once boiling, reduce to a low heat and let simmer, covered for about 15 min utes or until you can fork a zucchini cube so it pushes easily. Spiral the re maining zucchini on blade D and trim the noodles with clean kitchen shears. Set aside. Pour the cooked soup mixture into a blender and add the basil and blend until smooth. Last and adjust with more salt if needed. Divide the soup into bowls, top with zucchini noodles and crumbs over the bacon. Season with pepper and serve.
For more recipes visit Merrick Girls Weekday Recipe Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/ groups/MerrickGirlsWeekdayRecipies
The Wellington C. Mepham High School football team defeated Long Beach High School Oct. 16, 28-13, during their homecoming game.
Ahead of the game, Mepham held its pep rally and Pirate Fest, which includ ed a fundraising dunk tank, snacks, student-run club tables and more.
The band, led by Anthony Brandofi no, provided musical interludes throughout the game. Cheer and kick line teams entertained the crowd, both during the game and at halftime.
Dimitri Gogas and Camryn Kwitko were named homecoming king and
queen, respectively.
Brian Levy, a 1960 graduate of Me pham and active member of alumni as sociation, was the homecoming grand marshal. He and his wife, Joan Levy, at tended the game.
During the game, quarterback Domi nick Novello ran for one touchdown and had a 35-yard pass to wide receiver Steven Mulqueen for another. Novello also scored on a 95-yard kickoff return. Wide receiver Dominic Inzerilla had a 25-year intercep tion returned for a touchdown.
The Merrick Chamber of Commerce celebrated the grand opening of new chamber member Bond Vet located at 2192 Merrick Rd., Merrick.
VETERANS DAY CEREMONY 2022… Merrick Post No. 1282, American Legion is plan ning to have their Veterans Day cer emony on Friday, November 11, 2022, at the Mer rick's Veteran Memorial Park starting at 10:30 a.m. Merrick's Veteran Memorial Park is located at the corner of Merrick Avenue and Lee Ave nue, which is across the street from the Camp Avenue Elementary School.
INGS FOOD DRIVE FOR 2022
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY Supple menting over 450 households due to Covid 19 and other economic impacts with over 100 more households in need this Thanksgiving holiday. Your dona tions will be welcomed through No vember 21, distribution will start on Monday, November 14. Most Needed Donations: Turkeys, Canned Ham,Oven-stuffer chickens, stuffing and/or Cornbread mix. White & Sweet Canned Potatoes, Gravy, Rice, canned pumpkin, corn, string beans & greens. Pie crust shells and/or cake mixes Cof fee, tea, juice (including cider & apple juice). Donations of money for Food al so needed! 516-868-4989 Pantry 516565-0290 Office Mail: Long Island Council of Churches 230 Hanse Avenue Freeport, NY 11520
11710. This is a free Indoor Craft Fair Featuring ALL Handmade Items.The Nassau Lionel Operating Engineers will be at the fair with their interactive por table layout. Lunch available.
HOWARD MORE & THE "TOYS FOR TOTS" UPTOWN COMEDY SHOW Up town Comedy Show “Toys for Tots” Night: Bring a toy for a girl and a boy! at the Bellmore Movies and Showplace locat ed at 222 Pettit Avenue, Bell more, NY 11710. Sunday, Nov 13, 2022 from 7pm9pm. Bellmore Movie Theatre doors open at 6:30pm. (Please note- there's a required 2 drink minimum at the show. The Cocktail Hour is next door at the firehouse and runs between 4:306:30PM. Cash only or CashApp -Drink Tickets are available at the Door - Please drink responsibly to have a good time, Get ready for a great show). Advanced ticket purchase, general ad mission is $30, tickets also available at the door at a slightly higher rate. Up town Comedy Show staring Howard Moore (as seen on HBO, BET ComicView and all the top talk shows) with an All-Star comedy cast: Big Mel, Marc Henderson, Gene Jeter, Young Tef and special guest comedians, (to-beannounced!) Don't miss this show, it's sure to sell out! Nothing but Hilarious Comedy & HOT music! Enjoy a funfilled, hilarious night that will benefit Kids and can even be a TAX Write-Off for you (of course consult your tax ad visor). (Show admittance age: 16 yearsold and up). This will be a guaranteed hot and exciting show (with multiple "Headliners" performing with hot-mu sic by DJ Smooth B). Get your tickets, they will be selling fast. Buy your tick ets online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how ard-moore-the-toys-for-tots-uptowncomedy-show-tickets-444428707227
ber enthusiastically ushers in the holi day season with the Annual Santa visit on Friday November 25, 2022. Santa Visit stops: 1st Stop: 9am Stop N Shop on Jerusalem Avenue & Newbridge Road; 2nd Stop: 9:30am Northshore Farms 2820 Jerusalem Avenue; 3rd Stop: 10am Piccolos 2770 Sunrise Highway; 4th Stop Ace Hardware 10:30am Mer rick Road. Join Santa and his elves for a FREE MOVIE 11am at the Bellmore Movies on Pettit Avenue in Bellmore Village. Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce of the Bellmores, The Bell more Fire Department and Bellmore Movies. Please bring a new unwrapped to donate to a local family.
BELLMORE CHAMBER ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING & HOL IDAY EXTRAVAGANZA On December 2, 2022 bring your family to Bellmore and enjoy an old fashioned memorable Christmas experience including a visit from Santa, horse and carriage rides from 6-9pm, trolley rides through the community 6-10pm and festive holiday music played throughout the village with Christmas Tree Lighting at 7pm. There will be refreshments available for a slight fee.
MAGIC LIGHTS JONES BEACH
STATE PARK Nov. 18th - Dec. 30th, 2022 Sun – Thur: 5:00 -10:00pm | FriSat: 5:00 -11:00pm. Magic of Lights is a daz zling, drivethrough holiday lights experience featuring favorite holiday scenes and characters of the season using the latest LED technology and digital anima tions. Experience Magic of Lights from the comfort and safety of your own car as you wind through the sparkling path of Long Island’s favorite holiday tradition. One carload, one price. Take the Wan tagh Parkway South to the Jones Beach State Park. Follow the signs to Bay Park way West and the Magic of Lights signs will direct you straight to the light show. Please turn off your headlights when you drive through the Magic of Lights dis play. After the Magic Light Show visit Toyota Holiday Village where you can drop off a letter for Santa in his mailbox, buy refreshments and holiday treats at the concession and see the illuminating holiday mega tree with 240 ft. of lights and music! Advance ticket purchase on line Santa Saver $20 tickets for a stan dard vehicle good any night. https:// magicoflights.com/events/jonesbeach/ Tickets also available at the gate: Stan dard vehicle weekday, Monday - Thurs day $30; Weekend, Friday - Sunday $40.
SPEED DATING & SINGLES SOCIAL EVENTS visit weekenddating.com for speed dating and single events listed by age group.
SANTA COMES TO MERRICK The Merrick Chamber of Commerce annual Santa Visit will be Saturday, December 3, 2022 from 11am -12:pm at the Gaze bo on Merrick Avenue and Broadcast Plaza. Free candy and hot chocolate. Photos available.
BELLMORE METHODIST CRAFT FAIR will be held on Saturday, Novem ber 12 from 10am -4pm 2640 Royler Street, Bellmore, NY
SANTA COMES TO BELLMORE It has become a much anticipated tradition in the Bellmores that each year the Cham
MERRICK CHAMBER ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE AND MENORAH LIGHTING will be held on Sunday, De cember 4, 2022 from 5-6pm at the Ga zebo Merrick Avenue and Broadcast Plaza. Refreshments will be served.
The Public Library offers all kinds of entertainment options. Borrow and enjoy audiobooks, eBooks, comics, movies, magazines, or music wherever you have a screen - your computer, your phone, your car, even your TV. All you need is a library card. To get your digital library card visit https://www.nassauli brary.org/digital-card-application/ The library has so much to offer. Reserve mu seum passes, reading clubs, learn a lan guage, arts and crafts, research on An cestry, and access to Hoopla, Kanopy & more!
