Town of Islip Summer Concert Series

Free Philharmonic concert at Heckscher State Park

The annual free Philharmonic concert at Heckscher State Park in East Islip will again be a Salute to the Armed Forces. Special guests will be members of the Claude B. Govan Tri-State Chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen. As a tribute to these heroes and leaders, the LI Philharmonic will play an arrangement of Nat King Cole's Straighten Up and Fly Right.

The concert will be held at Heckscher State Park in East Islip on Saturday July 14. For more information, contact the Islip Arts Council at 631-224-5420.

Brown Bag Lunch Series

Pack your lunch and enjoy FREE Brown Bag Lunch Concerts at Dr.George S. King Park, Main Street, Bay Shore, at the Bay Shore Band Shell 12:00p.m. July 10: Lone Sharkes, July 17: Ol' Blue Eyes, Jerry Cardone, July 24: LI Tuba Quartet.

CELEBRATION OF FREEDOM CONCERT

Celebration of Freedom with the Long Island Philharmonic & Grucci fireworks,FREE! July 4th at the Brookhaven Amphitheater at Bald Hill, 55 Bicycle Path, Farmingville. For more information call 631-451-8696.

FREE LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAM

Learn to Swim Program Sponsored by the Town of Islip, Great South Bay YMCA, and Trezon Memorial. REGISTRATION Saturday, June 30, 2012 10:00 am-1:00 pm Roberto Clemente, Brentwood Program Information Registration will be held on a first-come, first-served basis. The children will be assigned to one of three age-appropriate groups, 4-6, 7-9, or 10-14 years old. Session A runs from July 9-July 20. Session B runs from July 23– August 3. Pick up a class schedule at Roberto Clemente Pool or the Town of Islip Sports Office at Brookwood Hall, 50 Irish Lane in East Islip. For more information please call (631) 224-5404 or visit townofislip-ny.gov. Parents/Guardians are required to sign up participants at time of registration.

SHRINE OF ST. ANNE'S KNIGHT OF COLUMBUS COLUMBIETTES SPAGHETTI DINNER FUNDRAISER

SPAGHETTI DINNER FUNDRAISER, FRIDAY, JUNE 29, 2012 AT 7:00p.m. Proceeds to benefit Soltan A. Garamy a paraplegic who is striving to become more mobile despite his condition. Knights of Columbus Council Hall, 96 Second Avenue, Brentwood, NY 11717. Adults $10.00, Children $5.00. Beer, wine & soda, raffles and auction included. For further information please call : Mary Daly (631-)435-8199

Brookhaven National Laboratory Summer Sundays

Visit Brookhaven National Laboratory for Summer Sunday, July 15 - August 5. Tour the world-class facilities, attend an array of dynamic science talks, and see a different science show each week. FREE! No reservations needed. All activites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Visitors age 16 and over must bring a photo ID. Gates open 10a.m.-3p.m. July 15, 2012 is Family Exploration Day. An exciting day of hands-on family fun!

2012 ARTS FESTIVAL BY THE BAY

FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY! ARTS FESTIVAL Sunday, June 10, 2012, 11:00a.m.-6:00p.m. on Main Street in Bay Shore. Live music, petting zoo, pony rides, artists & vendors, culinary delights and more. The Historical 1888 Oyster Sloop Priscilla direct from the Long Island Maritime Museum. For more information please contact the Bay Shore Chamber of Commerce at 631-665-7003.

VISIT THE SOUTH SHORE NATURE CENTER

Visit the South Shore Nature Center this summer. The nature center features 206 acres; 2.3-mile self-guided trail, indoor honeybee hive, nature museum (with saltwater fish tank and reptiles), picnic area, butterfly garden and weekend family programs. Staff provides treats for the deer, which are trained to give you a closer look. Fee: Free; weekend family programs $2.00 for residents, $4.00 nonresidents, $1.00 for trail guides. 130 Bayview Avenue, East Islip, 631-224-5436

WALK FOR YOUR HEART

June 7th - Walk For Your Heart - 10:30am - Bay Shore Marina - A senior citizen walk around the Bay Shore Marina. Contact the Division of Senior Citizens at (631) 224-5340 for more information.

Concert

Senior Pops Orchestra of Long Island presents a variety of classical and pops favorites, on June 3, at 2p.m.,at the Van Nostrand Theatre on the Brentwood Campus of Suffolk Community College. The concert is a salute to the Charter Members of BFCU, former Grumman employees who had worked on the lunar module. For additional information, visit www.seniorpops.org; or call 516-414-1831 A $5.00 donation is suggested.

OUTDOOR DEMONSTRATION EXPO

New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, WALK Radio 97.5, and Eastern Mountain Sports announce an Expo at Heckscher State Park, East Islip on June 2, 2012, from 10:00am-4:00pm. All clinics and demonstrations are free to the public and will feature a fleet of kayaks, stand up paddle boards, road and mountain bikes, minimalist and trail running footwear, plus additional outdoor gear and accessories for attendees to try with the guidance and advise of trained experts. The Vehicle Use Fee of $10.00 will be in effect. For more information , call 516-747-7360