CALENDAR OF EVENTS
      The following are a list of public meetings and special events for the coming week: THURSDAY, November 29 •Amityville Rotary Weekly Meeting: 8 a.m., Nautilus Diner, Merrick Road, Massapequa. For info., 631- 264-0300.
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BOCES sets meeting on upcoming capital improvement vote
      A proposal to replace a 36-year-old modular trailer at Western Suffolk BOCES will be the subject of a public meeting Wed., Dec. 5. The plan calls for using existing capital funds and will not cost taxpayers any additional money, if approved by the voters January 29.
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Belmont Holiday Tree Lighting event set for December 1st
      The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has announced that the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place at Belmont Lake State Park. This event is presented by the Long Island State Park Region and co-sponsored by the North Babylon School District. It w...
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Town of Babylon collecting for Toys for Tots
      Councilwoman Ellen McVeety announced that the Town of Babylon will participate again this year in the annual U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots program. A collection box for the toys will be in the front lobby of Town Hall, 200 E. Sunrise Hwy., Lindenhurst, through Dec. 14.
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Coat drive underway; deadline Dec. 11
      Can you imagine not having a coat this winter? Neither can we! S. C. Leg. Wayne R. Horsley is sponsoring a coat drive. For many Long Islanders, making a choice whether to buy food or winter clothing has become an unfortunate reality. There are numerous families who are in desperate need of warm c...
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Pearl Harbor Ceremony
      AMVETS Post 88 will host the Pearl Harbor Day Ceremony, to be held at Long Island National Veterans Cemetery at Pinelawn, Sunday, Dec. 2. Assembly is at 1:30 p.m. and the ceremony begins at 2 p.m. There is no fee and everyone is welcome to honor veterans at this ceremony.
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Col. Gilbert Potter Chapter DAR hosts its Fall meeting
      Col. Gilbert Potter Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution DAR) met for its fall meeting at the home of Regent Sue Shreve in Bay Shore. All officers and committee chairmen gave their reports. The guest speaker was Gerri Mac Whinnie, New York State and National Schools docent.
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Police seek public's help in apprehending burglar
      Suffolk County Police First Squad detectives are investigating a burglary at an occupied apartment in Copiague Nov. 15. The victim answered a knock at the door and was punched in the face by one suspect at 10:00 p.m.
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St. Martin students help with food drive
      Sixth grade students at St. Martin of Tours school in Amityville recently took part in a program to help make Thanksgiving nicer for everyone. They are shown getting bags, decorating them and then filling them with food. These were brought to Runyon's restaurant in Seaford where they were distrib...
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Amityville Village Tree Lighting Saturday Dec. 1, 5 p.m.
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