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January 28, 2009 RSS feed / Events & Calendar

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St. Martin third graders complete 1,000 piece jigsaw puzzle

Each school year third grade teacher Patricia Savish, at St. Martin of Tours School in Amityville, has her students put together a 1,000 piece jigsaw puzzle. This year they put together a puzzle with all the presidents. More...

Town assessor extends hours through March 2

Babylon Town Supervisor Steve Bellone announced today that the Town Assessor's office will extend its hours of operation beginning Monday, February 2, 2009. Office hours will be from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. More...

Sen. Fuschillo reminds residents STAR program deadline is March 1

Sen. Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (8th Senate District) is reminding all Town of Babylon residents that they can save on their school taxes through New York State's STAR program. More...

Little League offers CPR training

The Amityville Little League is offering free CPR training to all managers, coaches and parents of registered players. The training will be held on Thurs., Jan. 29, 6 p.m.. Participants must pre-register as space is limited. More...

Copiague School District to Hold Kindergarten Registration Feb. 2-6

Kindergarten registration for the Copiague School District will be held at the District Administration Office, located in the Copiague Middle School on Great Neck Road, from Feb. 2 to 6, 9 to 11:30 a.m. More...

N.A.C.E.C. offers new curriculums including GED

North Amityville Community Economic Council (N.A.C.E.C.) is partnering with Farmingdale University and offering new curriculums. More...

Amity Little League umpire training

The Amityville Little League is offering free umpire training Classes. All children age 13 and up are eligible to be trained and hired as a league umpire. All family members of registered players are also invited to attend the classes. More...

Dahlias 101 class offered for free Feb. 19

The Long Island Dahlia Society will hold a special beginner's class Dahlias 101, Thurs., Feb. 19, 7 p.m. in the HG Williams Community Center on Ritter Ave., Massapequa. There will be refreshments after the class and admission is free. More...

Spring Social to be held March 1

The Mayor's Spring Social will be held on Sunday March 1, 2009 from 3 to 7 p.m. at Hunter Squire Jackson Legion Hall (133 Dixon Ave., Amityville. This year's event is hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Amityville. More...

Boating Courses offered at Marjorie Post

Jones Beach Power Squadron is offering Boating and Young Boaters Courses. Registration for both classes will be held Wed., Feb. 4, 7:30 to 9 p.m at Town of Oyster Bay's Marjorie R. Post Park -Meeting Building Room "A". Unqua Road and Merrick Road. More...

Student Financial Aid information available

Information on paying for college and financial aid is now available through the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC), according to Assemblyman Bob Sweeney. More...

Singers Wanted

If you like to sing, we have a place for you. The International award-winning Greater Nassau Chorus of Sweet Adelines International is looking for motivated women like you. More...

Record CALENDAR

The following is a list of public meetings and special events for the coming week. Readers should know that meetings are subject to change without notice. More...

Good Samaritan hosting Stranger Safety puppet show

Good Samaritan Hospital is hosting a Stranger Safety Puppet Show, Jan. 29, 6 to 8 p.m., in the hospital's Guild Conference Center. It is for parents and children of all ages. Refreshments and giveaways. Space is limited. More...

Polar Dip fundraiser Feb. 28th

The Second Annual Camp Sunshine Polar Dip will be held Sat., Feb. 28, 2 p.m. at James Caples Memorial Park Beach, Amityville at the southern end of Bayview Avenue. Participants must raise a minimum of $100 in pledges. More...

L. I. Women's Clubs' Tri-County Conference Feb. 27

The Long Island Federation of Women's Clubs will celebrate the Tri-County Conference, Fri., Feb. 27, 10 a.,m. The Conference will be held at the Milleridge Inn at a cost of $42 per person. For ticket information, call 203-216-7817. More...

New York State Correction Officer Examination Scheduled for April 4

A statewide competitive Civil Service exam for the position of correction officer trainee will be held on April 4. There are no minimum requirements for taking this written examination. More...

Life-Line Screening Event February 5

A Life-Line Screening Event will be held Thurs., Feb. 5 at Fireman's Memorial Park off Wellwood Avenue, Lindenhurst. Detect your risk for stroke, aneurysm, PAD, osteoporosis and atrial fibrillation. The cost is $50 per test. More...

Babylon Parks Department announces lottery for campers

The Town of Babylon Parks Department has announced its upcoming 2009 holiday weekend lottery for campers will be determined through an on-line registration. More...

Free tax help offered

The National Association of Black Accountants, Inc. New York Chapter, will be providing free income tax preparation at the North Amityville Taxpayers Association (NATA) on Saturdays beginning Jan. More...

Strumbridge offers craftsman flavor for growing families

Characteristic tapered columns and multipaned window uppers impart a Craftsman flavor to the Sturnbridge, a midsize home well-suited to the needs of a growing family. More...