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Port Jefferson Chamber on Festival of Trees: 'another reason to come to the village'
The Port Jefferson Festival of Trees is underway at Port Jefferson Village Center, featuring 30 decorated trees sponsored by local businesses, nonprofits and residents through Jan. 2.
James Joyce GM on Patchogue Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl: 'We hope it will be even bigger this year'
The Patchogue Official Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl returns on Saturday, Dec. 20, where it is expected to draw hundreds to this annual observance from 3 to 9 p.m.
Lucharitos GM on Reindeer Paint Party in Center Moriches: 'It's going to be a lot of fun'
Center Moriches’ Lucharitos will host its first Reindeer Paint Party on Sunday, Dec. 21, giving local residents an opportunity to create holiday-themed art in the café’s private space while enjoying food and drinks.
Longwood Estate director on holiday train display: 'They just stand there in awe'
Inspired by a 5-year-old boy’s wish for a train set, the Brookhaven Township holiday train display is on track for this Christmas season.
Srivastava on Box of Chocolates holiday concert in Bay Shore: 'We have fun and music'
A Box of Chocolates: Holiday Sampler and Singalong returns to Bay Shore on Saturday, Dec. 20, bringing a new lineup of performers to the Unitarian Universalist Society of South Suffolk (UUSSS) for the monthly concert series known for its mix of musical styles.
Baumgarten on Light Up East Hampton Hanukkah celebration: 'Everyone is welcome’
Light Up East Hampton will celebrate the first night of Hanukkah on Sunday, Dec. 14, with the lighting of a giant menorah and entertainment for all ages. The event begins at 4 p.m. at Herrick Park, 67 Newtown Lane.
Parrish spokeswoman on Winter Welcome Day in Water Mill: 'Free to the entire community'
The Parrish Art Museum in Water Mill will hold Winter Welcome Day on Saturday, Dec. 6, offering free admission, activities, and an artisan market in the Lichtenstein Theater.
Nesnick on free laser holiday Show in Huntington: 'Every year is a different show'
A free Christmas laser-projection display has returned for its second year in Huntington, with nightly shows running through the holiday season at 41 Homeland Drive.
Romaine on Big Duck holiday lighting event: A tradition that brings ‘our communities together’
The Big Duck in Flanders will hold its annual holiday lighting on Wednesday, Dec. 3, an event expected to draw hundreds of residents as it marks nearly 40 years of the county’s longstanding seasonal tradition.
Pecorale on Holiday Shopping Weekend at Sagtikos Manor: 'The gift shop is very different'
Sagtikos Manor in West Bay Shore is offering two holiday events in support of local history, both well-established traditions.
Severino on Girls Scouts of Suffolk County Holiday Light Show: 'A magical experience'
The Girl Scouts of Suffolk County is preparing to open its annual Holiday Light Show at Camp Edey in Bayport. The walk-through event will run from Friday, Nov. 28, through Sunday, Dec. 21.
Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame on Everybody Loves Raymond exhibit: 'It's going to be amazing!'
The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame will open its “Everybody Loves Raymond: Celebrating 30 Years” exhibit on Friday, Nov. 28, beginning at 11 a.m. at its Stony Brook location.
Stoothoff on Suffolk County charity hockey game for 9/11 survivors: ‘A very important cause’
Two Suffolk County law enforcement hockey teams will play a charity game Saturday, Nov. 15, to raise money for the Strohm Foundation, which supports first responders affected by 9/11-related illnesses.
St. James Model Railroad Club president on Holiday Open House: 'The kids love it'
The St. James Model Railroad Club will welcome visitors Nov. 21-23 for its annual Holiday Open House at the historic Mills Pond House in St. James, continuing a community tradition that has drawn families for nearly 40 years.
Cronin on We Bloom in Winter exhibit in Sayville: 'Come in and enjoy the artwork'
Bell Street Artists will be presenting a mixed-media show entitled We Bloom in Winter on Saturdays and Sundays through November at the BAFFA Gallery in Sayville.
Gottfried on Late Knight Warriors event: 'Our mission is to have good times for good causes'
Late Knight Warriors will host Cocktails for a Cause on Saturday, Nov. 15, to raise funds for 1-year-old Jackson Berry of West Babylon, who is battling an aggressive form of leukemia and needs a bone marrow transplant.
Mc Dermott on Full Frost Supermoon hike in Southampton: 'It's a nice walk in the moonlight'
Nature enthusiasts are invited to experience the Full Frost Supermoon during a free hike on Wednesday, Nov. 5, highlighting the ongoing restoration of Southampton’s Vineyard Field and the work of the Friends of Long Pond Greenbelt.
Vitale on Babylon Village Chamber's Creepy Crawl: 'It should be a really great day'
The Babylon Village Chamber of Commerce is expanding its annual Creepy Crawl with a new literacy twist, turning Main Street into a storybook trail for young trick-or-treaters on Sunday, Oct. 26.
Grover on new Innovators Talk Show at Guild Hall: It 'enables us to delve deep into creative conversations and share professional expertise’
Guild Hall will debut The Innovators Talk Show on Friday, Oct. 17, launching a new series aimed at exploring forward-thinking ideas across industries. The first episode will feature marketing executive Malcolm Carfrae in conversation with Guild Hall Executive Director Andrea Grover.
Stereo Garden CEO on Halloween Thriller Fright Festival: 'A great experience'
A Halloween-themed music festival featuring local and national acts is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 11, at Stereo Garden in Patchogue. The Halloween Thriller Fright Festival, organized by ListenUp! Long Island, aims to showcase emerging talent and highlight Long Island’s original music scene.
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A New Ice Rink Coming to Brookhaven
This week, Dan Panico announced that during the planning board portion of the Town Board meeting in March, there will be a site plan hearing for a proposed new hockey rink at the former Brookhaven campus of Dowling College.