On Friday, December 27, 2024, the Babylon Village Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Mito at 48 Deer Park Ave. in Babylon. Serving modern Japanese cuisine. Offering both buffet and a la carte dining options. Pictured from left to right: Legislator Kevin McCaffrey, Mayor Mary Adams, owners Wade and Yong Chen (brothers) Janet Jiang, and Nancy IglesiasGillen, President, Babylon Village Chamber of Commerce. Photo courtesy of N Studios, Ltd
First Course (Choose One)
Pasta:
• Penne
• Baked
• Spaghetti
• Rigatoni
• Stuffed Shells (16 Pc)
• Manicotti (8 Pc)
• Jumbo Cheese Ravioli (16 Pc)
Second Course (Choose One)
Entree:
• Chicken Marsala
• Chicken Francese
• Eggplant Parmigiana
• Chicken Parmigiana
• Sausage & Peppers
• Chicken with Sundried Tomatoes & Broccoli
• Eggplant Rollatine
• Meatballs
Salad (Choose One)
• Garden Salad • Caesar Salad
Bolognese
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• USDA Prime Hanger Steak (Additional Charge)
Jumbo 16/20 Peeled & Deveined
Includes fresh baked Italian Bread
Appetito! (Serves Min. 4 People)
Give us 90 minutes to prepare your dinner. Valid Monday through Friday 3pm-6:30pm. Must call before 3pm
Recipe Of The Week: Outrageous Barbecued Nachos
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Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 400 F.
2. Combine the meats and barbecue sauce in a small saucepan over medium heat.
3. Spread half of the tortilla chips on a small cookie sheet. Cover the chips with half of the meat and sauce. Top with half of each cheese.
4. Repeat the process on top of this layer, using the other half of the ingredients.
5. Bake until the cheese is completely melted, about 10 minutes. Remove and top with the jalapeños.
JANUARY HAPPENINGS
THURS. JAN. 9th
6:30PM-8:00PM CRAFTS & COCKTAILS: TRANQUILI-TEA
The Whaling Museum & Education Center, 301 Main St. in Cold Spring Harbor. Cozy up with us this winter to explore the thrilling history and surprising uses of tea! Discover how this drink changed the world and learn how drinking - or bathing - in tea may offer surprising benefits. Enjoy a Hot Toddy as you create your own tea-infused bath salts and body scrub to take home with you.for more information, please contact Cristina Ainslie, 631-367-3418
7:00PM
LINDENHURST EVENING HOMEMAKERS GROUP
Join Lindenhurst Evening Homemakers Group at the North Amityville Senior Center 48 Cedar Rd., in Amityville (off of New Hwy.) Open to all, 18 years old & up. Meetings start at 7pm & new members should arrive 15 min. early. Contact Lisa LeBrie at 516-413-7467 for more info.
SAT. JAN. 11th
8:45AM-10:30AM POLAR PLUNGEFreezin for a Reason
Get ready to take the plunge for an amazing cause! Join us for the Town of Huntington 2025 Polar Plunge and show your support for the incredible athletes of the Special Olympics! Location: Crab Meadow Beach in Northport. This event is about more than just a chilly
HOLIDAYS
1st - New Years Day
20th - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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
dip, it’s about coming together as a community to celebrate and empower these remarkable athletes. Let’s make a difference together. For more details and to register, visit: www.polarplungeny.org/ Huntington
SUN. JAN. 12th
11:00AM-2:00PM 2025 NYS PARKS WINTER RUN SERIES at Heckscher State Park, East Islip - Field #2. Absolutely No: Baby Joggers, Rollerbladers, Skaters, Bikers or Pets Are Permitted! For more information, please call Brendan Dagan 516-531-3323
TUES. JAN. 14th
10:00AM-12:00PM
PC COMPUTER CLEAN-UP
Learn how to clean & speed up your PC computer with Emma Clark's Technology Education Librarian, Jennifer Mullen. If you have a PC laptop, bring it with you! If you don't have one, don't worry, you can use ours to learn. Free Event. Open to all Suffolk County residents. Emma Clark Library, 120 Main Street in Setauket. For more information, please call 631-941-4080
SAT. JAN. 18th
4:00PM-7:00PM
FAMILY GAME NIGHT
Farmingdale United Methodist Church, 407 Main Street in Farmingdale, invites the community to their Family Game Night. Come have fun with Duck Races, Cornhole
Games, Board Games, Life-Size Jenga, Connect Four, food and much more! Please RSVP to office@farmingdaleumc.org.
SAT. JAN. 25th
8:45AM-12:00PM
8:45AM 5K Start
9:00AM Half Marathon & Marathon Start
ICEBREAKER MARATHON, HALF MARATHON & 5K at Eisenhower Park Field 2 Rain or Shine. Certified course and a Boston Qualifier! The course is a looped course and great for spectating. The course is fully stocked with water and nutrition stops. The course is on park paths and fully closed roads. For more information, please call Brendan Dagan 516-531-3323
9:30AM–4:00PM
DEFENSIVE DRIVING
Will be held at the Islip Public Library, 71 Monell Ave. in Islip. Fee: $25 check or money order payable directly to New York Safety Training Associates (NYSTA) on the day of the program. For more information, please call 631-581-5933
6:30PM
NIGHT AT THE RACES
Will be held on Saturday, January 25,2025, at Wade-Burns VFW 7279, 560 N. Delaware Avenue in Lindenhurst, Doors open 6:30 p.m. Admission $10.00. For more information, please call 631-888-9854.
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Garage Door
Garage Door
Garage Door Sale!
Fun Ways To Enjoy Winter
Winter begins on Sat, Dec. 21, 2024 thru Mar. 20, 2025. Many people lament the arrival of winter, perhaps thinking the colder temperatures and shorter hours of sunlight will compromise their chances to have fun. Even though particularly chilly thermostat readings or stormy conditions can hamper some plans, when people dig deeper they may find that even the coldest
days present opportunities for enjoyment. When winter begins, the following activities can make for an entertaining way to celebrate the arrival of the season.
· Build a snow creation. Use the first significant snowfall of the season to organize a snowman, snowwoman, or snowanimal-making event or contest. Waterproof gloves are a necessary
piece of equipment, as are buckets for moving snow, shovels, carving and shaping tools (which can be plastic cutlery), and accessories to dress up the final product.
· Go sledding on the best hills. Sledding is a popular wintertime activity that doesn’t require too much equipment. Sleds can be purchased at sporting goods stores or toy
stores. Sledders of all ages should consider wearing helmets to protect against injury if they will be traversing especially steep hills.
· Host a winter block party. Many cities and towns across North America participate in WinterFest events, which run the gamut from food and craft
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1. CHECK YOUR GUTTER SYSTEM.
Your gutter system is one of the most important structures to look closely at in the Winter. Ice dams can form when your gutters are not cleaned out or damaged. Ice dams form at the edge of a roof & prevent melting snow (water) from draining off the roof. The water then backs up & can leak into your home causing damage to walls, ceilings, insulation, and other areas of your house.
2. CHECK WINDOW & DOOR OPENINGS.
On a cold day put your hand up to your window and door openings to see if you feel any cold air. If you can feel the cold air from outside, heat is escaping your house. Use caulking or weather stripping to seal up the gaps and make the openings air-tight. If that does not work, it may be time to replace your windows or doors.
3. INSULATE YOUR ATTIC.
The best way to keep your home cozy & warm in the Winter is to make sure your home is properly insulated. UNIFIED recommends loose-fill insulation for your attic or crawl space to save up to 30% on your energy bills keeping you warmer in the Winter & cooler in the Summer.
Hibernians Visit Historic Conklin House
On December 12th, Babylon Historical Society President, Ms. Judy Skillen invited all ladies and men members of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, St. Patrick’s Division 2, to have a private tour of the historic Conklin House found in Babylon Village on Deer Park Avenue.
Upon entering the house, (which was built in 1803), all AOH members fully enjoyed the private tour, and seeing the house in all its Christmas decorations. At the end of the tour, Judy Skillen provided refreshments, which included holiday cookies from the recent “cookie contest.”
Eighteen men and ladies’ members enjoyed this tour during a very chilly December afternoon. There will be more educational collaboration between the Historical Society and the Hibernians in the New Year.
Fun Ways To Enjoy Winter
festivals to sporting events. Individuals can
take cues from these type of activities and plan neighborhood festivals right on their streets. Neighbors can wheel out their fire pits or utilize outdoor propane heaters to keep spots cozy. Hot cocoa and cider stations and warm treats can keep everyone from feeling too cold. Electric slow cookers can keep everything from soups to chilis to stews warm and participants can enjoy a buffet of hearty foods.
· Visit an ice rink. Whether a rink is indoors or outside, ice skating is a quintessential wintertime activity. Skaters of all skill levels can take to the ice and enjoy some exercise and laughs. Check local rink schedules to take advantage of open skate times when hockey games or practices are not dominating the ice.
Robert Moses Middle School Club Gets Lesson In Renewable Energy
· Mark the winter solstice. The winter solstice, also known as the start of astronomical winter, is the shortest day of sunlight on the calendar. It occurs when either of the Earth’s poles reaches maximum tilt away from the sun. In the Northern Hemisphere, this occurs on December 21, 2024. Because there will be only roughly seven hours of daylight, take steps to make the fact that the sun will set at its earliest a little easier to swallow. Kids can run around outdoors with glow sticks, while adults can deck their homes in twinkle lights if they are not decorated for Christmas. Lanterns, campfires and candles can be lit, and everyone can gather outdoors to chat and socialize. Winter begins on December 21, 2024, and there are plenty of ways to celebrate this fun, if sometimes frigid, season.
The Robert Moses Middle School Environmental Club in the North Babylon School District recently met with members of the Reworld Babylon team to discuss garbage and how it can be turned into energy instead of ending up in a landfill. Reworld spoke to the students about how the company burns trash to produce energy. Throughout this process, they maintain a negative carbon footprint by filtering out waste before it reaches the environment. The experience gave students a firsthand look at zero waste to landfill options. Photos courtesy of North Babylon School District
