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The Wonder of the Holidays
To see the world through a child’s eyes during the holidays is to truly believe in magic. – Unknown
Remember the excitement of being a child during the holidays? Seeing the lights all around town, everyone in a festive mood, and the wonderful smells of baked cookies, bread, and cakes coming from the kitchen?
Take time this week to rediscover the joy of believing, the wonder of giving, and the simple pleasures of time spent with loved ones.
And you can find ALL of it in Lindenhurst!
With my deepest gratitude, JoAnn
On Wednesday, December 4th, 2024, the Babylon Village Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Elegant Essence Gift Shop at 23 Deer Park Ave. in Babylon. Pictured left to right: Nancy Iglesias-Gillen, President of the Babylon Village Chamber of Commerce; Kim Volz, Chamber Board Member; Ann Parmely, Chief of Staff, from Legislator Kevin McCaffrey's Office; Kelly Severino and Diana Cirillo, Co-Owners of the Elegant Essence Gift Shop; and the Village of Babylon Mayor, Mary Adams.
Babylon Art Teacher Honored With Statewide Award
Babylon Junior-Senior High School art teacher and Fine Arts Director, Cheryl Schweider, has been honored with the New York State Art Teachers Association (NYSATA) Art Educator of the Year Award. This prestigious award, the highest recognition NYSATA can bestow, celebrates the top art educator in the state, and one who has demonstrated an enduring commitment to the field of art education.
Schweider was nominated for this rare honor by her peers, highlighting her dedication to fostering students’ artistic interests and talents. The award also acknowledges her contributions to NYSATA and her support of its mission to promote art education in public schools.
BABYLON ART TEACHER HONORED - Babylon
Junior-Senior High School art teacher and Fine Arts Director, Cheryl Schweider, has been honored with the New York State Art Teachers Association (NYSATA) Art Educator of the Year Award. Photo courtesy of the Babylon Union Free School District
“Cheryl has nurtured the artistic talents of generations of Babylon High School students,” said Principal Al Cirone. “Every day, she demonstrates her deep passion for art education, and we are thrilled to see her recognized for this commitment.”
of Lindenhurst
Spasso Holiday Catering
Pasta w/Tomato Sauce 45.00
Pasta w/Garlic & Oil 50.00 75.00
Pasta Alla Vodka 60.00 90.00 (Creamy Pink Sauce w/Grated Parmigiana Cheese)
Pasta Bolognese 60.00 90.00 (Pink Cream Meat Sauce)
Pasta Alfredo 60.00 90.00
Pasta Primavera 65.00 95.00 (Pink Cream Sauce w/Fresh Garden Vegetables)
Pasta Casalinga 80.00 110.00 (Peas, Prosciutto & Sundried Tomatoes In A Pink Cream Sauce)
Pasta w/Shrimp & Broccoli 85.00 115.00 (Baby Shrimp & Broccoli Sauteed In Garlic & Extra Virgin Olive Oil Served Over Pasta)
Pasta w/Chicken & Broccoli 65.00 95.00
Pasta w/Broccoli & Garlic 60.00 90.00
Pasta D’Estate 80.00 110.00 (Sun Dried Tomatoes & Roasted Peppers w/Mushrooms, Sliced Black Olives, Sauteed w/Garlic, Virgin Olive Oil & Artichokes)
Pasta Carciofi 80.00 110.00
(Sauteed Artichoke Hearts w/Garlic, Peas & Onions)
Pasta Guisseppi 65.00 95.00
(Chopped Broccoli, Zucchini, Sundried Tomatoes, Olives & Mushrooms Sauteed w/Garlic & Onions Then Topped With Mozzarella Cheese)
Choice Of Pasta: Rigatoni, Fettuccini, Penne, Linguine or Angel Hair
Small business owners no doubt recognize the value of repeat customers, but few may recognize just how valuable such customers can be to
The Value Of Repeat Customers
their bottom lines. A study from researchers at Harvard Business School found that a customer’s eighth purchase was an average of 80 percent higher than his or her first purchase. In addition, a survey from the strategic planning, marketing and sales consultants Altfeld, Inc. found that the probability of selling to an existing customer is between 60 and 70 percent, while that probability shrinks to as low as 5 percent for new
customers. Customer retention strategies like offering superior customer service and seeking input from customers can help small businesses generate more repeat customers, which can greatly improve their chances for long-term success.
DECEMBER HAPPENINGS
SATURDAY, DEC. 21st
8:30AM-12:00PM
KIWANIS ROCKS!
BRUNCH WITH SANTA
AMVETS Hall Post 18, 141 Carleton Ave. in Easy Islip. Music, food, raffles, 50/50, Pictures with Santa. Live Star Wars characters. For more information, please call Sandy 631-882-4994, sandyflandina@hotmail.com, Adele Sill 631-327-1278, adele127@ optonline.net
2:00PM
HOLIDAY ON ICE SHOW
Free ‘Holiday on Ice’ Show Saturday, December 21st at the Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center located in Bethpage Community Park, 1001 Stewart Avenue. Admission to the show is free. Santa and Mrs. Claus are scheduled to visit with children and take holiday photographs after the show. Please visit www. oysterbaytown.com for more information or call (516) 797-4121
MONDAY, DEC. 23rd
1:00pm-7:00pm
BLOOD COLLECTION DRIVE
With hospitals facing a nationwide blood shortage, Oyster Bay Town Councilman Lou Imbroto invites residents to attend a Blood Collection Drive at the Hicksville Athletic Center, located at 167 S. Broadway in Hicksville. For additional information regarding the Town’s Blood Drive, contact (516) 624-6380. To make an
HOLIDAYS
3rd - Giving Tuesday
21st - Winter begins 25th - Christmas Hanukkah begins at sundown
MAKE A SUBMISSION!
Events must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event date and will run free of charge on a space available basis. For more info, call 631.226.2636 x275 or send events to editorial@longislandmediagroup.com
appointment to donate at this Blood Drive, sign up today at www. oysterbaytown.com/blooddrive
THUR. DEC. 26 - 9:00AM FRI. DEC. 27 - 3:00PM
HOLIDAY DISCOVERY DAYS
Sweetbriar Nature Center will be offering daily natural science programs over the school breaks for elementary school children. Sweetbriar Nature CenterECSS, 62 Eckernkamp Drive in Smithtown. for more informatio, please call 631-979-6344
FRIDAY, DEC. 27TH
5:30PM Activities, 7:00PM Movie
A VERY GRINCHY PAJAMA PARTY
Wear your favorite pajamas and immerse yourself in a world of Grinchy mischief and holiday cheer. This special family evening is packed with activities, a beloved holiday movie, and delicious treats. Cradle of Aviation Museum, Charles Lindbergh Blvd. in Garden City. For general info 516-5724111. Reservations 516-572-4066
TUESDAY, DEC. 31st
8:30PM-1:30AM
THE NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY
Hosted by:The Holy Name Society. Music provided by: The Switch LI Food Catered by: Seaqua Catering Maria Regina Auditorium - Pontieri Hall. To Purchase tickets visit https://linktr.ee/hns_mariaregina and select "New Year's Eve Party Tickets", Choose the number of
tickets you wish to purchase and then checkout. **TICKETS WILL NOT BE SOLD AT THE DOOR**
Email: HolyNameSociety@ MariaRegina.com
NOW THRU DEC. 31st
8:00AM-6:00PM CHRISTMAS AT HICKS
Pictures with Santa, every day through December 23. Make sure to bring your own camera for pictures. A walkthrough Christmas story features Santa, his elves and friends as they prepare for the big day! A festive animated story for the young and young at heart! Please bring your donation of a non-perishable food item(s) for Long Island Cares and drop off at the end of your walkthrough. 100 Jericho Turnpike in Westbury. For more information, please call 516334-0066
NOW THRU JAN. 02, 2025
10:00AM-3:00PM
CHRISTMAS HOUSE
LONG ISLAND
If you are looking for an exciting and fun, indoor family holiday attraction, Christmas House Long Island is now open daily at the Broadway Commons, 358 N. Broadway in Hicksville. This unique 45+ minute walk-through features interactive and imaginative experiences that will delight people of all ages! For more information, please call 516-878-0273
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LEGAL NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS
Notice is hereby given taxpayers of the Town of Babylon, that the Undersigned Receiver of Taxes has received the 2024/2025 Tax and Assessment Roll and Warrant.
She will accept payment for taxes at her office in the Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, N. Lindenhurst, N.Y. 11757 or by mail, beginning December 2024 daily between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Tax Office will be closed on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. First half taxes are due December 1, 2024 payable to January 10, 2025 without penalty. After January 10, 2025 one percent per month will be added on the first half to May 31, 2025 after which date, additional interest will be charged by the County Comptroller at his office at County Center, Riverhead, N.Y. 11901.
The Town of Babylon Tax Office will be accepting partial payments with penalty. We offer echeck and credit card payment through a telephone service or by the internet which includes American Express, MasterCard, Visa or Discover. For payments by telephone call 1-800-2PAYTAX (1-800-2729829) or visit the web site at www.acipayonline.com. At the prompt, use Jurisdiction Code 4232. You must have your item number and tax amount available. Transaction fees will be charged to the taxpayer based on the amount of the total charge. Total amount Warrant to be coHected by the Receiver of Taxes for the 2024/2025 tax year is $880,757,568.90.
Taxes become a lien December 1st of each year. First and Second half payments may be made at the same time.
JENNIFER MONTIGLIO RECEIVER OF TAXES
DATED AT BABYLON, N.Y.
December 4, 2024
2024/2025 TAX RATE ON $100 valuation - TOWN OF BABYLON Valuation of Hamlets and Incorporated Villages
2024-2025
TOWN OF BABYLON
Jennifer Montiglio, Receiver of Taxes TAXABLE DISTRICTS
2024-2025
Babylon Public Library
24 S. Carll Ave.
Babylon, NY
Erin White 631.669.1624
con artist. No registration required.
Friday Films: Little Women
ADULT PROGRAMS
Adult Games
Mondays, December 23, & 30
1:00pm – 4:00pm The Community Room is open for library patrons to play games of their own choosing. Patrons must bring their own games. New players are always welcome. Adults only. No registration required.
Classic Film Club:
The Lady Eve
Wednesday, December 18, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
We will watch and discuss the film The Lady Eve (1941). Barbara Stanwyck and Henry Fonda star in this classic screwball comedy that proves love can melt even the hardest, most crooked heart of the world’s most glamorous
Friday, December 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm We will be watching the film Little Women (2019). Based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott, Little Women follows the lives of the March sisters as they go through the many ups and downs of life in 19th century Massachusetts. Starring Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, and Timothée Chalamet. Rated PG. 135 minutes. No registration required.
Gentle Yoga
Mondays, January 6, 13, & 27; February 3, 10, & 24
11:00am – 12:00pm This 6-session all-levels class is focused on moving mindfully and with ease. Each session consists of standing, prone, and seated postures. The focus
is on body awareness, strengthening, stretching, and the breath. Please bring a mat and a large towel or blanket. There is a non-refundable fee of $30.00 due at registration.
Mediterranean Cooking with Chef Naela
Monday, January 6, 6:00pm – 7:30pm Join us for a cooking demonstration and tasting with Chef Naela. Learn how to make grape leaves stuffed with rice and sauteed vegetables, Middle Eastern salad, tzatziki sauce, and date cookies. A non-refundable $5.00 fee is due at registration.
Writer’s Workshop Tuesdays, January 7 & 21 5:30pm – 7:45pm New and experienced writers are welcome. Feel free to bring any works in progress. Registration is required.
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Movie Debut
MOVIE DEBUT FOR 9TH GRADE NORTH BABYLON STUDENTS - Get ready for an exciting debut! Two North Babylon students; Michael Mazur Jr. (9th grade) and Jaide Hussain (5th grade) made their big-screen debut on Friday, December 6th! After months of anticipation, the holiday film Ebenezer the Traveler, a unique twist on the classic A Christmas Carol, was finally released! Filmed in April and May of 2023, this heartwarming movie is available for streaming on multiple platforms, including Apple TV and Amazon Prime. Don’t miss out on this amazing holiday movie – it’s sure to bring all the festive cheer!
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Send Resumes To cnicoletta@trottatire.com
Trabajador de almacén/chófer
• cargar y desmontar llantas
• Ocasionalmente tendrá que manejar y hacer deliveries a long island, los 5 distritos y upstate
• Horario a cumplir de lunes-viernes de 7am-4pm
- Beneficios: Plan medico/401k/vacaciones y tiempo en case de enfermarse
Nota: Para poder manegar los camiones necesita una licencia limpia. No requiere experiencia - se la proveerá entrenamiento. Por favor enviar su resume al email cnicoletta@trottatire.com o llamar al 631-242-0800
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A sales representative will be happy to assist you
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Plot for Prose Writing Workshop
Wednesday, January 8, 5:30pm – 7:30pm Every tale–whether a memoir, short story, or other piece of creative prose–needs a plot. In this class, you’ll learn all about the plot diagram and its nuances. After the instructional segment, all participants will be given prompts and time to write. If you have a story currently in progress,
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you’re welcome to bring it along to continue working on during this time, but doing so isn’t necessary. The class will end with a workshopping session in which participants can share their writing and get feedback. This program is suitable for brand new writers, seasoned scribblers, and everyone in between. Please register for this program.
Using the Energy of Crystals and Gems Wednesday, January 22,
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6:00pm – 7:30pm
Join Rev. Maria D’Andrea to learn about gemstones, crystals, and their intrinsic energies. You’ll learn which stones are believed to be best suited for healing, luck, love, improving finances, and more. Please register for this program.
ADULT GAMES
Mondays, January 6, 13, & 27
1:00pm – 4:00pm
The Community Room is open for library patrons
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to play games of their own choosing. Patrons must bring their own games. New players are always welcome. Adults only. No registration required.
TEEN PROGRAMS
Teen Dungeons & Dragons
Wednesday, December 18
3:30pm - 5:30pm January 8 & 22
3:30pm – 5:30pm Join us in the library for Dungeons & Dragons! Build a character, choose
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Suffolk County Teen Poet Laureate: Sarah Goodman
Tuesday, January 7, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Babylon Library is happy to host Sarah Goodman, Suffolk County Teen Poet Laureate! Sarah will share some of her poetry and then we’ll open the floor for
an open mic! For those of you who’ve never been to an open mic, this is a safe space to share your work. All in grades 6-12 are welcome to participate and everyone else is welcome to attend. There will be no feedback given after you read, positive or negative. We are here to just listen to each other and appreciate everyone’s writing. With that, read, listen, and enjoy! Earn one hour of community service for attending.
