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2007
August
8-03-2007 Central Islip	LONG ISLAND DUCKS Friday, Aug. 3, 2007, vs. Bridgeport, 7:05 p.m. - The Ducks start a crucial three-game set with their North Division rivals, the Bridgeport Bluefish. The first 1,500 fans through the gates will receive Fire Caps, courtesy of Nicolock.
8-04-2007 Central Islip	LONG ISLAND DUCKS Sat., Aug. 4, 2007, vs. Bridgeport, 7:05 p.m. - The Flock continues its set against the Fish. The first 1,500 fans will receive Inflatable Bats, courtesy of Good Samaritan.
8-05-2007 Central Islip	LONG ISLAND DUCKS Sunday, Aug. 5, 2007, vs. Bridgeport, 5:05 p.m. - The Ducks close out their important series with the Bluefish. The first 1,500 fans will receive Team Cards Sets, courtesy of Home Club of America. Fans will have the chance to grab some John Hancocks for those cards, as always, during a pregame team autograph session on the Citibank Park field. Kids will also have the chance to run the bases after the game.
8-07-2007 Mattituck	OPEN MIC NITE-performers needed!!-Martha Clara Vineyards - Hosted by Jaimi Gold. Performance by UNITY. 5-10pm -$5 at the door. Performers-please reserve your timeslot by calling 631-298-0075. PA system available. Bring your own instruments. Live recordings of your performance available upon request.
8-08-2007 Huntington	HUNTINGTON SUMMER FESTIVAL - Free Concert by Sweet Adelines - 8:30pm at Heckscher Park, Main Street and Prime Avenue, Huntington, NY. Featuring Island Hills Chorus of Sweet Adelines International. For more information, call 631-271-8423.
8-09-2007 Smithtown	SUMMER CONCERT SERIES - The Smithtown Library - Free. 8pm at One North Country Road, Smithtown, NY. Featuring Beatles Show: Strawberry Fields (a Beatles tribute band in full costume) Rain Date: August 16. Bring lawn chair. in case of inclement weather, check www.smithlib.org after 3pm on day of show. For more information, call the library at 631-265-2072.
8-10-2007 Ronkonkoma	LIMBA Breakfast Meeting –( Long Island Mid Suffolk Business Action) - 8:30am - 9:30am (registration opens at 8:00) at the Hilton Garden Hotel, 3485 Veterans Memorial Highway, Ronkonkoma, NY ( Hotel # 631-738-7800). Fees are $25 ($15 for members). RSVP on tape to 631-757-1698 or info@limba.net. Scheduled speakers are Mathew Mathosian and Dan Ripka from the NY Institute of Technology and their topic will be The Solar Decathlon. They've built a state-of-the-art solar home on campus. The house will be transported to Washington, DC and reconstructed as a demonstration of feasible technology. For more information, www.limba.net.
8-10-2007 Central Islip	LONG ISLAND DUCKS Friday, Aug. 10, 2007, vs. Newark, 7:05 p.m. (6:05 p.m. gates) – CLICK HERE FOR TIX! After a three-game stint in Camden, the Ducks welcome another Atlantic League South team with three games against the Newark Bears. The first 1,500 fans through the gates will receive Green Ducks Hats, courtesy of Atria Senior Living.
8-11-2007 Stony Brook	FAMILY FUN WEEKEND - Long Island Museum - Noon to 5pm. Stony Brook, NY. For more information, call 631-751-0066.
8-11-2007 Mattituck	North Fork Craft Beer Festival - Martha Clara Vineyards Session One: 12-4pm, Session Two: 6-10pm, Prices Per Session $50 per person; $10 designated Drivers. Catering by Maple Tree Deli. No one admitted on the day of the event without photo I.D.-No Exceptions For More Information and to purchase tickets: www.craftbeerfestival.com
8-11-2007 Central Islip	LONG ISLAND DUCKS Saturday, Aug. 11, 2007, vs. Newark, 7:05 p.m. (6:05 p.m. gates) – CLICK HERE FOR TIX! The Ducks continue their set against Newark. The first 1,500 fans through the turnstiles will receive Desk Top Holders, courtesy of Order of Sons of Italy in America.
8-12-2007 Smithtown	Five Wines, Five Courses - Union Station Restaurant & Tavern. 155 West Main Street, Smithtown, NY. Outstanding California and Italian wines, carefully paired with each course to enhance our chef's specialties. Your ticket to a sumptuous meal: $55 per person (plus tax and gratuity) For reservations starting at 3pm, call 631-265-3300.
8-12-2007 Mount Sinai	BARN SALE - Temple Beth Emeth - 10am to 3pm, rain or shine. 52 Mount Sinai Avenue, Mount Sinai, NY. For more information, call 631-928-4103.
8-12-2007 Central Islip	LONG ISLAND DUCKS Sunday, Aug. 12, 2007, vs. Newark, 5:05 p.m. (4:05 p.m. gates) - CLICK HERE FOR TIX! The Ducks end their stint against the Bears. The first 1,500 fans through the turnstiles will receive Team Photos, courtesy of Dominic’s of New York. Fans can have those signed during another pregame team autograph session on the Citibank Park field. Kids will also have the chance to run the bases at the end of Sunday’s game.
8-14-2007 Mattituck	OPEN MIC NITE-performers needed!!-Martha Clara Vineyards - Hosted by Jaimi Gold. 5-10pm -$5 at the door. Performers-please reserve your timeslot by calling 631-298-0075. PA system available. Bring your own instruments. Live recordings of your performance available upon request.
8-14-2007 Stony Brook	OPEN HOUSE - Temple Isaiah (for prospective members) - 7pm to 9pm. 1404 Stony Brook Road, Stony Brook, NY For more information or directions, call the temple office at 631-751-8518.
8-16-2007 Smithtown	SUMMER CONCERT SERIES RAIN DATE - The Smithtown Library - Free. 8pm at One North Country Road, Smithtown, NY. Bring lawn chair. In case of inclement weather, check www.smithlib.org after 3pm on day of show. For more information, call the library at 631-265-2072.
8-17-2007 Ronkonkoma	LIMBA Breakfast Meeting –( Long Island Mid Suffolk Business Action) - 8:30am - 9:30am (registration opens at 8:00) at the Hilton Garden Hotel, 3485 Veterans Memorial Highway, Ronkonkoma, NY ( Hotel # 631-738-7800). Fees are $25 ($15 for members). RSVP on tape to 631-757-1698 or info@limba.net. For more information, www.limba.net.
8-19-2007 Mattituck	Great Tastes of Long Island - Martha Clara Vineyards - Great Tastes of Long Island invites you to attend the largest single-day summer event on the North Fork of Long Island to benefit charities and not-for-profit organizations. 4pm-7pm $100 in advance, $125 at the door. For ticket information, please call 631-321-1740 or 631-374-3598
8-20-2007 Central Islip	LONG ISLAND DUCKS Monday, Aug. 20, 2007, vs. Bridgeport, 7:05 p.m. (6:05 p.m. gates) - CLICK HERE FOR TIX! The Ducks fight for playoff positioning as they start a crucial three-game set with their North Division and cross-sound rivals, the Bridgeport Bluefish. Fans will be treated to a Grucci Postgame Fireworks Extravaganza, courtesy of the Bob Venero Children’s Foundation.
8-21-2007 Mattituck	OPEN MIC NITE-performers needed!!-Martha Clara Vineyards - Hosted by Jaimi Gold. Performance by UNITY. 5-10pm -$5 at the door. Performers-please reserve your timeslot by calling 631-298-0075. PA system available. Bring your own instruments. Live recordings of your performance available upon request.
8-21-2007 Central Islip	LONG ISLAND DUCKS Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2007, vs. Bridgeport, 7:05 p.m. (6:05 p.m. gates) – CLICK HERE FOR TIX! The Flock continues its set against the Bluefish. The first 1,500 fans will receive Bud Harrelson Bobbleheads, courtesy of Dantona Industries.
8-22-2007 Central Islip	LONG ISLAND DUCKS Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2007, vs. Bridgeport, 7:05 p.m. (6:05 p.m. gates) – CLICK HERE FOR TIX! The Ducks play their final 2007 game against their divisional rivals. The first 2,000 fans through the turnstiles will receive Back to School Notebooks, courtesy of Staples.
8-23-2007 Smithtown	SUMMER CONCERT SERIES - The Smithtown Library - Free. 8pm at One North Country Road, Smithtown, NY. Featuring... Rain Date: August 30. Bring lawn chair. in case of inclement weather, check www.smithlib.org after 3pm on day of show. For more information, call the library at 631-265-2072.
08-23-2007 Bellmore	2^nd ANNUAL LONG ISLAND COMEDY FESTIVAL - 8pm at The Brokerage Comedy Club, Bellmore (516-785-9349). Featuring: Paul Anthony , Bob DiBuono, Leighann Lord, Andy Vastola, Chris Monty... Plus a special guest tba ! Each performance is approximately 90 minutes, featuring a hilarious line-up of five comedians from Long Island, NYC and beyond. For ticket information, visit our official website at www.LIComedyFest.com or call the Comedy Fest hotline at (631) COMEDY-FEST.
8-24-2007 Ronkonkoma	LIMBA Breakfast Meeting –( Long Island Mid Suffolk Business Action) - 8:30am - 9:30am (registration opens at 8:00) at the Hilton Garden Hotel, 3485 Veterans Memorial Highway, Ronkonkoma, NY ( Hotel # 631-738-7800). Fees are $25 ($15 for members). Featured guest: the Long Island Association's Matthew Crosson. RSVP on tape to 631-757-1698 or info@limba.net. For more information, www.limba.net.
8-25-2007 Mattituck	Wine, Wheels, and Waves event at Strong's Marina - Enjoy a fun day of wine tasting courtesy of Martha Clara Vineyards, test driving cars, and sea trials on boats. Camp Mineola Rd Mattituck NY. 10am-4pm. For more information, please contact 631-298-4770 or visit www.strongsmarine.com
8-25-2007 Riverhead	RIVERHEAD RAILROAD FESTIVAL - On grounds of Railroad Museum of Long Island at 416 Griffing Avenue, Riverhead, NY across from Riverhead’s Long Island Railroad Station from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on Saturday, August 25th and Sunday, August 26th, 2007. This year’s festival Celebrates Circus Trains. Admission for adults: $6.00; children 5 through 12 years: $3.00; children under 5 yrs. FREE. For additional information, contact the Riverhead Railroad Festival event coordinator, Mr. Richard Gorddard at e-mail rgorddard@aol.com or the Museum at 631-727-7920.
8-26-2007 Riverhead	RIVERHEAD RAILROAD FESTIVAL - On grounds of Railroad Museum of Long Island at 416 Griffing Avenue, Riverhead, NY across from Riverhead’s Long Island Railroad Station from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on Saturday, August 25th and Sunday, August 26th, 2007. This year’s festival Celebrates Circus Trains. Admission for adults: $6.00; children 5 through 12 years: $3.00; children under 5 yrs. FREE. For additional information, contact the Riverhead Railroad Festival event coordinator, Mr. Richard Gorddard at e-mail rgorddard@aol.com or the Museum at 631-727-7920.
8-28-2007 Mattituck	OPEN MIC NITE-performers needed!!-Martha Clara Vineyards - Hosted by Jaimi Gold. 5-10pm -$5 at the door. Performers-please reserve your timeslot by calling 631-298-0075. PA system available. Bring your own instruments. Live recordings of your performance available upon request.
8-30-2007 Smithtown	FAMILY MOVIE RAIN DATE - The Smithtown Library - Free. 8pm at One North Country Road, Smithtown, NY. Featuring.."Cars" Bring lawn chair. In case of inclement weather, check www.smithlib.org after 3pm on day of show. For more information, call the library at 631-265-2072.
8-31-2007 Ronkonkoma	LIMBA Breakfast Meeting –( Long Island Mid Suffolk Business Action) - 8:30am - 9:30am (registration opens at 8:00) at the Hilton Garden Hotel, 3485 Veterans Memorial Highway, Ronkonkoma, NY ( Hotel # 631-738-7800). Fees are $25 ($15 for members). RSVP on tape to 631-757-1698 or info@limba.net. For more information, www.limba.net.
08-31-2007 Port Jefferson	2^nd ANNUAL LONG ISLAND COMEDY FESTIVAL - 8pm at Theatre Three, Port Jefferson ( 631-928-9100). Featuring: Paul Anthony, Tim Krompier, Rob Falcone, Bob Dibuono, Andy Vastola. Each performance is approximately 90 minutes, featuring a hilarious line-up of five comedians from Long Island, NYC and beyond. For ticket information, visit our official website at www.LIComedyFest.com or call the Comedy Fest hotline at (631) COMEDY-FEST.

September

09-01-2007 Port Jefferson	2^nd ANNUAL LONG ISLAND COMEDY FESTIVAL - 8pm at Theatre Three, Port Jefferson ( 631-928-9100). Featuring: Paul Anthony, Tim Krompier, Rob Falcone, Bob Dibuono, Andy Vastola. Each performance is approximately 90 minutes, featuring a hilarious line-up of five comedians from Long Island, NYC and beyond. For ticket information, visit our official website at www.LIComedyFest.com or call the Comedy Fest hotline at (631) COMEDY-FEST.

09-5-2007 Central Islip	LONG ISLAND DUCKS - *“Unused Ticket Day”* at Citibank Park. Your hometown team invites you to come down and exchange your unused tickets for ones of equal or lesser value, subject to availability, prior to the game. The exchanging of tickets must be done at the Citibank Park Box Office, and cannot be done over the phone or via the Internet. For more information, please contact the ticket office at (631) 940-TIXX.
09-6-2007 Smithtown	Last Day to Pre Register for: 18th ANNUAL “Second Sight^®” BIKE-A-THON on Sept. 16 - The Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind, Inc. All pre-registered riders receive a free 2007 Bike-A-Thon t-shirt and a free first-year membership in the Suffolk Bicycle Riders Association. Registration fees are $29 individual; $45 family (2 or more related people); and $10 per child (12 & under) if postmarked before September 6. To receive a Bike-a-Thon brochure, or for more information, call the Guide Dog Foundation at (631) 930-9000 x1120 or visit www.guidedog.org. Participants may also register online at www.active.com.
9-07-2007 Ronkonkoma	LIMBA Breakfast Meeting –( Long Island Mid Suffolk Business Action) - 8:30am - 9:30am (registration opens at 8:00) at the Hilton Garden Hotel, 3485 Veterans Memorial Highway, Ronkonkoma, NY ( Hotel # 631-738-7800). Fees are $25 ($15 for members). RSVP on tape to 631-757-1698 or info@limba.net. For more information, www.limba.net.
09-11-2007 Central Islip	LONG ISLAND DUCKS - *“Unused Ticket Day”* at Citibank Park. Your hometown team invites you to come down and exchange your unused tickets for ones of equal or lesser value, subject to availability, prior to the game. The exchanging of tickets must be done at the Citibank Park Box Office, and cannot be done over the phone or via the Internet. For more information, please contact the ticket office at (631) 940-TIXX.
09-11-2007 Central Islip	LONG ISLAND DUCKS - Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2007, vs. Newark, 6:35 p.m. (5:35 p.m.) – CLICK HERE FOR TIX! The Ducks start the last homestand of the 2007 regular season with a three-game set against divisional rival Newark. The playoff race will be scorching at this point, with the Ducks and the Bears jockeying for divisional supremacy. Tuesday’s game will also be Long Island 9/11 Memorial Night at Citibank Park.
09-12-2007 Central Islip	LONG ISLAND DUCKS - *“Unused Ticket Day”* at Citibank Park. Your hometown team invites you to come down and exchange your unused tickets for ones of equal or lesser value, subject to availability, prior to the game. The exchanging of tickets must be done at the Citibank Park Box Office, and cannot be done over the phone or via the Internet. For more information, please contact the ticket office at (631) 940-TIXX. Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007, vs. Newark, 6:35 p.m. (5:35 p.m.) – CLICK HERE FOR TIX! The Ducks continue their series against the Bears. The first 1,500 fans through the gates will receive T-shirts, courtesy of Ramp Hummer.
09-13-2007 Central Islip	LONG ISLAND DUCKS - *“Unused Ticket Day”* at Citibank Park. Your hometown team invites you to come down and exchange your unused tickets for ones of equal or lesser value, subject to availability, prior to the game. The exchanging of tickets must be done at the Citibank Park Box Office, and cannot be done over the phone or via the Internet. For more information, please contact the ticket office at (631) 940-TIXX. Thursday, Sept. 13, 2007, vs. Newark, 6:35 p.m. (5:35 p.m.) – CLICK HERE FOR TIX! The Ducks close out their season series against their North Division rivals. The first 1,500 fans through the turnstiles will receive DVDs, courtesy of Kid Fitness.
9-14-2007 Ronkonkoma	LIMBA Breakfast Meeting –( Long Island Mid Suffolk Business Action) - 8:30am - 9:30am (registration opens at 8:00) at the Hilton Garden Hotel, 3485 Veterans Memorial Highway, Ronkonkoma, NY ( Hotel # 631-738-7800). Presentation by Robert Scott, PhD, president of Adelphi University. Fees are $25 ($15 for members). RSVP on tape to 631-757-1698 or info@limba.net. For more information, www.limba.net.
9-14-2007 Central Islip	LONG ISLAND DUCKS - Friday, Sept. 14, 2007, vs. York, 7:05 p.m. (6:05 p.m. gates) – CLICK HERE FOR TIX! The final home series of the regular season starts Friday as the Ducks take on the York Revolution. The first 1,500 fans through the gates will receive Grey T-shirts, courtesy of Champion Factory Direct.
9-15-2007 Central Islip	LONG ISLAND DUCKS - Saturday, Sept. 15, 2007, vs. York, 7:05 p.m. (6:05 p.m. gates) – CLICK HERE FOR TIX! The Ducks continue their final series of the regular season against the Revs. Fans will be treated to the final Grucci Postgame Fireworks Extravaganza of the season, presented by Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage.
9-15-2007 Babylon	FALL HARVEST AND SEAFOOD FESTIVAL at CAPTREE STATE PARK -- The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce the 4^th Annual Fall Harvest and Seafood Festival. This event will be taking place on Saturday, September 15 and Sunday, September, 16 at Captree State Park from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The event will include wine tasting of local Long Island wines, as well as a variety of activities for children, including crab races, boat rides, temporary tattoos, interactive pirate shows, and much more! All activities are free; however, there is a $6.00 vehicle use fee in effect from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. This event is sponsored by the Natural Heritage Trust and the Long Island State Park Region. Corporate contributors include Four Friends, Inc. (Captree Cove Restaurant), Captree Bait, Tackle and Fuel, WALK-FM, Captree Boatman’s Association, and Four Seasons Sunrooms. Captree State Park is located on Ocean Drive near the southerly terminus of the Robert Moses Causeway. It can be reached via the Southern State Parkway, Sunrise Highway, or Montauk Highway. For additional information, please call (631) 321-3510, weekdays from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Weekends and/or day of event, please call (631) 669-0449. For more information about our New York State Parks, please visit our website, www.nysparks.com.
9-16-2007 Smithtown	18th ANNUAL “Second Sight^®” BIKE-A-THON - The Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind, Inc. Novice and experienced bikers will enjoy a day of exercise, food, and friends while supporting the Guide Dog Foundation mission to improve the quality of life for people who are blind, visually impaired, or who have other special needs. Featuring new revised routes of LI’s North Shore with rides ranging from 10 to 65 miles long. All rides begin and end at the Foundation’s Smithtown campus. Upon return, participants will be treated to a lunch, tours of our 8-acre campus, and visits with our special dogs. All pre-registered riders will receive a free 2007 Bike-A-Thon t-shirt and a free first-year membership in the Suffolk Bicycle Riders Association. The top three fundraisers will get a gift certificate from Campus Bicycle & Fitness. All riders are entered in a random drawing to win gift certificates to Carl Hart Bicycles. Registration fees are $29 individual; $45 family (2 or more related people); and $10 per child (12 & under) if postmarked before September 6. After September 6, late/in-person registration is $35 individual; $50 family. Sponsors are not required to ride in the event. To receive a Bike-a-Thon brochure, or for additional information, please call the Guide Dog Foundation at (631) 930-9000 x1120 or visit www.guidedog.org. Participants may also register online at www.active.com.
9-16-2007 Babylon	FALL HARVEST AND SEAFOOD FESTIVAL at CAPTREE STATE PARK -- The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce the 4^th Annual Fall Harvest and Seafood Festival. This event will be taking place on Saturday, September 15 and Sunday, September, 16 at Captree State Park from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
9-16-2007 Central Islip	LONG ISLAND DUCKS - Sunday, Sept. 16, 2007, vs. York, 1:35 p.m. (12:35 p.m.) – CLICK HERE FOR TIX! The Ducks close out the 2007 regular season against the York Revolution. To thank the devoted fans that have packed the park this past season, Citibank Park will present Fan Appreciation Day, courtesy of Long Island Pepsi.
09-17-2007 Shirley	DOWLING COLLEGE INFORMATION SESSIONS (for Prospective Students) - re Childhood Education (Graduate Studies) from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the Henry Complex Room B201 at the Brookhaven Campus at 1300 William Floyd Pkwy, Shirley. There will be a brief presentation on the variety of programs available, followed by a question-and-answer period. The application fee will be waived for attendees who enroll in a course at the information session. For more info, please call (631) 244-3030 or visit www.dowling.edu. RSVP for the events at www.dowling.edu/rsvp
9-18-2007 Suffolk Co.	PRIMARY ELECTION DAY - Please don't forget to vote! Check your party to see if there is a primary!
9-18-2007 Jericho Nassau Co.	'Cutting Through the Red Tape': Building Long Island Today a discussion on the issues affecting building across L.I. - Tuesday, September 18, at the Milleridge Inn at the Cottage 585 North Broadway, Jericho, NY Registration: 7:45 a.m - 8:30 a.m.; Program 8:30 a.m - 10:00 a.m; Moderated by Robert J. Gaffney, President, Dowling College Panelists include Steve Levy, Suffolk County Executive; Thomas R. Suozzi, Nassau County Executive ; Phil Cardinale, Supervisor, Town of Riverhead; Kate Murray, Supervisor, Town of Hempstead; Michael White, Executive Director, L.I. Regional Planning Board; Scott Rechler, Chairman & CEO, RexCorp Realty; Matthew Whalen, Vice President, AvalonBay Communities. COST: $95 per person - $75 for members of CIBS, CoreNet LI and LIMBA. For sponsorship or event information, contact Deborah K. Herman at 631-543-0320, or email: dherman@buildinglongisland.com
9-19-2007 Kings Park	KINGS PARK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - Guest: Suffolk County District Attorney Thomas Spota -VFW Hall, Church Street, Kings Park, NY at 11:45am. Launch of new anti-drug task force. For more information, call 631-269-0800.
9-20-2007 Great River	GOLF OUTING - Friends of Coma Recovery Association. Outing at Timber Point Country Club, Great River, NY. For more information, call 631-756-1826.
9-21-2007 Ronkonkoma	LIMBA Breakfast Meeting –(Long Island Mid Suffolk Business Action) - 8:15am - 9:30am (registration opens at 7:45) at the Hilton Garden Hotel, 3485 Veterans Memorial Highway, Ronkonkoma, NY ( Hotel # 631-738-7800). Presentation by Congressman Timothy Bishop. (You must be pre-registered for this event.) Fees are $25 ($15 for members). RSVP on tape to 631-757-1698 or info@limba.net. For more information, www.limba.net.
09-23-2007 Shitley	DOWLING COLLEGE INFORMATION SESSIONS (for Prospective Students) - Aviation Open House - at 10:00 a.m. at the Brookhaven Campus, 1300 William Floyd Pkwy, Shirley. There will be a brief presentation on the variety of programs available, followed by a question-and-answer period. The application fee will be waived for attendees who enroll in a course at the information session. For more info, please call 631-244-3030 or visit www.dowling.edu. RSVP for the events at www.dowling.edu/rsvp
9-24-2007 Blue Point	3^RD PARTY CLUB - Special Guests WABC Radio Host Curtis Sliwa & *Suffolk* *County* *Sheriff Vincent DeMarco.* Meeting at ~BLUE~, 7 Montauk Hwy, Blue Point, NY, (NE Corner of Nichols Rd & Montauk Hwy - Tel: 631-363-6666) The Third Party Club meets the last Monday of every month at 7:00 pm. For more information, call Executive Director Gary Newman at 631-567-0067 or check online at www.myspace.com/frankmackay
9-28-2007 Ronkonkoma	LIMBA Breakfast Meeting –( Long Island Mid Suffolk Business Action) - 8:30am - 9:30am (registration opens at 8:00) at the Hilton Garden Hotel, 3485 Veterans Memorial Highway, Ronkonkoma, NY ( Hotel # 631-738-7800). Fees are $25 ($15 for members). RSVP on tape to 631-757-1698 or info@limba.net. For more information, www.limba.net.
9-29-2007 Riverhead	26th Annual Fall Festival at The Hallockville Museum Farm - on September 29th and 30th - Festival hours: 10am -5pm each day. Experience a unique look into traditional 1800s North Fork farm life. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for children and seniors. A special family pass is available for $18. Plan ahead and save money by reserving no-obligation discount tickets online. Go to www.hallockville.com to reserve tickets, then just pick them up at the gate.
9-30-2007 Riverhead	26th Annual Fall Festival at The Hallockville Museum Farm - on September 29th and 30th - Festival hours: 10am -5pm each day. Experience a unique look into traditional 1800s North Fork farm life. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for children and seniors. A special family pass is available for $18. Plan ahead and save money by reserving no-obligation discount tickets online. Go to www.hallockville.com to reserve tickets, then just pick them up at the gate.

October

10-06-2007 St. James	16th ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL - on Saturday and Sunday, October 6^th and 7th, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Deepwells Farm County Park in St. James. Hosted by the Suffolk County Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation and the Deepwells Farm Historic Society at Deepwells Farm County Park in St. James. Highlights craft vendors, face painting, a magic show, storytellers, a real live petting farm from Cornell Cooperative Extension, festival food, and the always popular hay bale fun jump, and a wide variety of foods and merchandise including hand made crafts, pumpkins and candy from the St. James General Store. Tours of Deepwells Farm will also be available throughout the day. Admission to the festival is $5.00 for adults, $1.00 for seniors and children under 12. Parking is available in the field opposite the St. James General Store for free. Deepwells Farm is located at the intersection of Moriches Road and Route 25A in St. James. For further information call (631) 854-0989.
10-07-2007 St. James	16th ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL - on Sunday, October 7th, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Deepwells Farm County Park in St. James at Deepwells Farm County Park in St. James. Admission to the festival is $5.00 for adults, $1.00 for seniors and children under 12. Parking is available in the field opposite the St. James General Store for free. Deepwells Farm is located at the intersection of Moriches Road and Route 25A in St. James. For further information call (631) 854-0989.
10-18-2007 Huntington	CONNECTION DAY - FAIR MEDIA COUNCIL - 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Long Island Hilton, Route 110, Huntington. Learn the secrets of dealing with the media -- from the media! PLUS: Pitch your stories, network & fine tune your community relations efforts. Media and communications exhibitors wanted. NEW: FMC members can be exhibitors! For more information, contact Jessica at 516-224-1860, ext. 100 or log onto www.fairmediacouncil.org

10-20-2007 Riverhead	10th Annual 5K Run for the Ridley to benefit the Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research and Preservation. The Run will take place on October 20, 2007, at 10:00 AM in Riverhead, NY. Open to runners and joggers of all ages. The 5K Course starts on Main Street in Riverhead, goes through a quiet residential neighborhood and finishes on McDermott Ave. Register Early and sdave!! Early registration is $17.00 if postmarked by Ocotber 12, 2007. Late registration between Ocotober 13 and October 19, 2007 is $20.00. Race day registration is $25.00. Event T-shirt will be given to all pre-registered runners. For more info, call the Riverhead Foundation office 631-369-9840. CLICK HERE to open a printable application form (you will need Adobe Acrobat). CLICK HERE to register online.
10-29-2007 Blue Point	3^RD PARTY CLUB - Special Guests: ... TBA. Meeting at ~BLUE~, 7 Montauk Hwy, Blue Point, NY, (NE Corner of Nichols Rd & Montauk Hwy - Tel: 631-363-6666) The Third Party Club meets the last Monday of every month at 7:00 pm. For more information, call Executive Director Gary Newman at 631-567-0067 or check online at www.myspace.com/frankmackay
10-29-2007 Nassau Co.	WRITING WORKSHOP for BREAST CANCER PATIENTS: What to say when you don’t know what to say. - Writer and social worker Laura Parisi King, also a breast cancer survivor, teaches writing in this free workshop for breast cancer patients and survivors on Monday, October 29, from 7 pm to 8:30 pm at Adelphi University’s Alumni House in Garden City. This program is open only to breast cancer patients and survivors. It is sponsored by a grant from The New York State Department of Health, Community Based Cancer Support Services. Pre-registration is required. Call 516-877-4325.



November



11-6-2007 Suffolk Co.	ELECTION DAY - Please don't forget to vote!


11-26-2007 Blue Point	3^RD PARTY CLUB - Special Guests: ... TBA. Meeting at ~BLUE~, 7 Montauk Hwy, Blue Point, NY, (NE Corner of Nichols Rd & Montauk Hwy - Tel: 631-363-6666) The Third Party Club meets the last Monday of every month at 7:00 pm. For more information, call Executive Director Gary Newman at 631-567-0067 or check online at www.myspace.com/frankmackay

December

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