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‘A Kooky Spooky Halloween’ celebrates 7th year at Theatre Three
It’s kooky and it’s spooky and it’s hauntingly good. Now in it’s 7th year, A Kooky Spooky Halloween returns to Theatre Three in Port Jefferson to celebrate one of the most popular holidays of the year. Written by Jeffrey Sanzel and Steve McCoy, the adorable musical...
Volunteer Fair heads to Comsewogue Public Library Oct.15
Join Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station for its 9th annual Volunteer Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 15 from 4 to 6 p.m. Meet with representatives from various organizations including Atlantic Marine Conservation Society, Crime Victims Center, Guide Dog Foundation, Literacy Suffolk, Inc., Long Island Greenbelt Trail Conference, Long Island Coalition for the Homeless, Long Island State Veterans Home, Mather Hospital’s Volunteer Department, New York Blood Center, Open Door Exchange, Parker Jewish Institute — Willing Hearts Helpful Hands, Response of Suffolk County, Inc., SAVE-A-PET, Sierra Club, Long Island Group, Sisters of St. Joseph of Brentwood and Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 4927 to find out about local opportunities for a variety of ages.
Your Turn: In memory of Max
Ellen Mason, a volunteer at the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum in Centerport, has reported that Max, the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum cat who greeted visitors at the gatehouse for years, has passed away. Below is a poem she wrote in his honor. Our Max, the Vanderbilt Cat. A sad day...
Creativity abounds at Stony Brook Village Center’s scarecrow competition
Time to vote! Above are just a few of the 43 unique and creative scarecrows of all shapes, sizes and characters that line the walkways througout the Stony Brook Village Center for the Ward Melville Heritage Organization’s 34th Annual Scarecrow Competition. You have until Friday, October 25 to vote...
Smithtown East boy’s volleyball holds off Commack Cougars
It would take five sets to determine a winner when the Commack Cougars came calling on Smithtown East Saturday morning, Oct. 5, as both volleyball teams traded victories through four sets. The Bulls were able to corral the Cougars in the final set to win the match 22-25, 25-14, 23-25, 25-17, 15-9 in the Division I matchup.
Christmas in October Village Craft Fair in Smithtown celebrates local artisans
Depasquale Enterprises hosted its 3rd annual Christmas in October Village craft fair on the grounds of the Smithtown Historical Society on Saturday, Oct. 5. The free event featured handmade items by local artisans. Over 100 vendors were in attendance, selling everything from artwork and photography to jewelry, home decor, wood crafts, and gourmet foods, each one with a story to tell.
North Shore Jewish Center marks one year since Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israel
On Oct. 6, the North Shore Jewish Center in Port Jefferson Station held a solemn memorial service, honoring those who lost their lives during last year’s Hamas attack on Israel. Hamas’ attack took place on Rosh Hashanah, and claimed the lives of approximately 1,200 people. Approximately 100 of the...
South Huntington Pulls Plug on Realignment Plan
The South Huntington Board of Education has pulled the plug on an ambitious plan to realign its schools after running into community opposition. The plan, known as Reimagining South Huntington, would have altered the grade levels served by five of its seven schools. The district Read More ...
Beloved Farmingdale Educators Killed In Bus Crash Get Posthumous Street Naming
Long Island leaders are honoring two beloved educators a year after they were killed in a bus crash.The Town of Oyster Bay unveiled two new street signs in Farmingdale honoring late Farmingdale High School band director Gina Pellettiere and retired teacher Beatrice “Bea” Ferrari during a ceremony …
Oh my! Cinema Arts Centre presents a special evening with George Takei
The Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will present A Special Evening with George Takei on Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. The event will include a screening of the acclaimed documentary, To Be Takei, an interview with Q&A moderated by Jud Newborn, and gala book signing reception with live music by Mike Soloway.
Shoreham-Wading River field hockey resumes winning ways in tight Eastport game
The Shoreham-Wading River field hockey squad tore open their season with 10 consecutive wins but stumbled in a road game against Harborfields, losing to the Tornadoes 2-1, Sept. 30. The Wildcats wasted no time in clawing back to their winning ways with a home game against Eastport-South Manor (9-2) Monday...
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