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Events & Calendar October 24th, 2007
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
      The following are a list of public meetings and special events for the coming week: THURSDAY, October 25 •Town of Oyster Bay Planning Advisory Board Meeting: 7 p.m. Town Board hearing room, Town Hall East, 54 Audrey Ave., Oyster Bay. For further info., call 624-6380.
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Masspequa residents meet with Senator during mobile office hours
      Massapequa residents met with Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (8th Senate District) at the Massapequa Library recently as part of the Senator's "mobile office" hours program. Senator Fuschillo met one-on-one with constituents and listened as they voiced their concerns about a number of differen...
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Senior citizen tax exemption brochure available
      Oyster Bay Town Receiver of Taxes James J. Stefanich advises residents that the Town has available an informative brochure to assist senior citizens in applying for the Senior Citizen Real Property Tax Exemption program.
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Family Fundraiser
     O n September 18, Maria Regina School in Seaford held its annual "Family Fun- Raiser". On this night of no homework, students, parents, and staff met to go on rides, play games, eat amusement park snacks, and enjoy each other's company as they built school spirit.
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ToBay awarded Port Security Grant for harbor
      The Town of Oyster Bay has been awarded a $207,750 grant from the Department of Homeland Security, under the Port Security Grant Program, it was announced by Town Supervisor John Venditto. "The Port Security Grant Program funds security planning and projects to improve dockside and perimeter secu...
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Rolling Thunder athletes recognize supporters
      Among the highlights of the September 18 general meeting of the Greater Long Island Running Club was a presentation by Steve Cuomo, the head coach of the Rolling Thunder Program for special needs athletes, who gave a brief overview of how his Program has progressed in the past year,
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Bideawee free seminar Oct.27
      Bideawee, one of the nation's oldest notfor profit humane animal organizations is offering a free seminar in Wantagh on Saturday, October 27, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Learn about the many joys and advantages of adopting an adult dog or cat. Hear testimonials from Bideawee adopters.
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leaf collection set for November
      Almost since the beginning of time, writers have waxed poetic about the beauty of fall, especially the brilliant, but fleeting colors of fall leaves. But after they loose their color and drift to the ground, they have to be raked up and disposed of.
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Rebuilding Together to meet Nov.7
      The next meeting of Rebuilding Together, LI will be held Wednesday, November 7, 7:30 p.m. at Maria Regina Church in Massapequa on Jerusalem Avenue just west of Route 107-Hicksville Road. Rebuilding Together is a non-sectarian volunteer organization that repairs homes for low-income families who ar...
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MPK Post Office online specialists to be available Nov.1 at office
      Online experts will be in the lobby of the Massapequa Park Post Office, 4910 Merrick Rd., Thursday, November 1, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. demonstrating the Postal Service's time saving usps.com Web site. The local demonstrations are part of the Postal Service's nationwide outreach effort to educate custom...
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New Island Hospital to offer free Breast Cancer Lecture by David Kaufman
      David Kaufman, M.D., president of the medical staff and breast surgeon at New Island Hospital will give a free lecture on breast cancer on October 29, 7 p.m. in the staff room on the lower level of the hospital. Currently, approximately one in almost every eight women will develop breast cancer i...
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Marjorie Post Park to host Dog Walkathon Oct. 28 Elks dinner/dance
      Oyster Bay Town Supervisor John Venditto announced that the fourth annual Paws for Parkinson's dog walk will be held on Sunday, October 28, at Marjorie R. Post Park, Merrick and Unqua Roads in Massapequa. The walk officially kicks off at 12:30 p.m., rain or shine, with registration beginning at 11...
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Knights of Pythias membership drive
      Mid Island Lodge No. 828 Knights of Pythias is holding their fall membership drive for new members. Call Chancellor Commander Martin Fein for details at 485-3171 and learn more about the group's involvement in altruistic endeavors for veterans and community residents.
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St. Jude country fair to be held Nov. 3
      The Church of St. Jude, 3606 Lufberry Ave., Wantagh will be adding a day to its country fair schedule. In addition to Saturday, November 3, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the fair will be held Friday, November 2, 6 to 8 p.m. The fair is free and open to the public and is held rain or shine. Questions should b...
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Cong. King informs residents of free credit reports
      Congressman Peter T. King (R-Seaford) informs residents that under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, each of the nationwide consumer reporting companies - Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion - are required to provide you with a free copy of your credit report, once every 12 months.
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Farmingdale band prepares for upcoming season
      Fall season sports have begun and the Farmingdale High School Band and Dalerettes have been busy preparing themselves for the upcoming season. About 200 high school students piled into four coach buses packed with all the instruments and equipment they would need to begin practicing at band camp. ...
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