Islip Arts Council Winter Concert Series

Islip Arts Council is hosting its 2014 Winter Concert Series at the Bayard Cutting Arboretum in the Upper Carriage House on Sundays at 2:00 pm. Concerts will be from February 23rd until March 30th. March 30 - Serenade Duo~Michelle LaPorte, flutist and Gerry Saulter, guitarist For more information, please call (631) 224-5420.

Suffolk's Bravest online video

Suffolk’s Bravest is planning to produce an online video that recognizes the courage and dedication of our fire and EMS communities, and we want all departments to be represented! Our intent is to produce the video using still photos from every one of our County’s emergency services agencies, and we need your help. If you or someone you know is a volunteer, please consider submitting photos that capture the spirit of your agency. It could be in-service action at a fire or medical emergency, marching in a parade, a social event, an open house – just about any facet of the volunteer experience. There are two ways to submit: 1. Post your photos on the wall of the Suffolk’s Bravest Facebook page or send a private message on the Facebook page using the "Message" feature, with the photos attached. 2. Send us an email with photos attached to suffolksbravest@gmail.com. And don’t be shy about including your agency’s identification on a truck, uniform, building or banner. We want everyone to be recognized. National Volunteer Week - April 6-12 National Volunteer Week

What better way to celebrate the first day of Spring than signing up to participate in the third annual I Love My Park Day? Join the thousands of volunteers who will lend a hand in caring for our treasured state park lands on Saturday, May 3rd. We have cleanup, improvement, and beautification projects scheduled at nearly 80 Parks & Historic Sites from Long Island to the Thousand Islands to Western New York.

Suffolk Community College Entrepreneurial Assistance Program

Please join the Brentwood Chamber of Commerce as we host an informational meeting with Ms. Daphne Gordon, Project Administrator for the Entrepreneurial Assistance Program (EAP) at Suffolk Community College, on Wednesday, 3/26, @ 7pm in the Brentwood Public Library. Daphne will talk to us about how her office can help small, new, and prospective business owners attain their dreams of running a successful business, as well as the variety of classes and services they offer. This will be a great meeting for those who are looking to start a new business, or make their current business expand. March 26th, 2014 - 7:00pm Free informative event To RSVP email us at info@brentwoodchamberny.org or call 631 609 9271

Celebrate Deaf History Month

Have you seen Sorenson’s online celebration of Deaf History Month? Throughout March, Sorenson has posted stories to this special website. You can find stories about the Deaf President Now movement, Gallaudet’s 150th anniversary, information about today’s young leaders and profiles of inspiring artists. When you see something you like, share it with a friend. We invite you to also connect with us on Facebook and Twitter. Please join us in celebrating Deaf History Month! www.sorensonvrs.com/dhm_march_2014

March 26, 2014 Blood Drive

Suffolk Community College Entrepreneurial Assistance Program

Please join the Brentwood Chamber of Commerce as we host an informational meeting with Ms. Daphne Gordon, Project Administrator for the Entrepreneurial Assistance Program (EAP) at Suffolk Community College, on Wednesday, 3/26, @ 7pm in the Brentwood Public Library. Daphne will talk to us about how her office can help small, new, and prospective business owners attain their dreams of running a successful business, as well as the variety of classes and services they offer. This will be a great meeting for those who are looking to start a new business, or make their current business expand. March 26th, 2014 - 7:00pm Free informative event To RSVP email us at info@brentwoodchamberny.org or call 631 609 9271

Brentwood St. Patrick's Day Parade

The Brentwood St. Patrick's Day Parade will take place on Saturday, March 22nd at 1:00pm. The parade will begin on Washington Avenue at Clarke Street and end at Ross Park.

L.I. Blood Services Blood Drive

St. Anne's Council Knights of Columbus St. Patrick's Dance

Shrine of St. Anne Council Knights of Columbus St. Patrick's Day Dance, Saturday, March 15th from 8:00pm-Midnight. Hot buffet, open bar, DJ, $30.00 per person. For more information contact Frank Pinto-631-332-2522 or Chris Goeren-631-439-1397.

Islip Town celebrates St. Patrick's Day

Please join us at the following St. Patrick's Day parades. Please visit each hamlet's Chamber of Commerce to find out specific details. 3/8 - Bay Shore/ Bright Waters - 2pm 3/9 - Ronkonkoma - 2pm 3/16 - Bayport/ Blue Point - 11am 3/22 - Brentwood - 1pm

Spaghetti Dinner

Pack, Troop, & Crew 371 Spaghetti Dinner

Islip Town Begins to Fill Pot Holes

Town of Islip Highway crews were out in full force in the Brentwood community earlier this week, specifically on Pine Aire Drive, where they filled hundreds of potholes from Fifth Avenue to the Brentwood Train Station that were caused by the exceptionally harsh winter weather. Islip Town Councilman John Cochrane, Jr., met with highway crews during the operation to assess the damage and repair work, and thanked each for a job well done. Plans are underway for the complete reconstruction and resurfacing of Pine Aire in coming months, which will be made possible thanks to pending grant that has been secured by New York State Senator Phil Boyle. Town crews are out in almost every hamlet to make our roads safe. Residents may call to report a pothole at 224-5600.

Monthly 3rd Precinct Meeting

The March First Tuesday Meeting will be held at the 3rd Precinct 3/4/14 at 7pm.

American Red Cross 2014 Awards

Brentwood Public Library and Senior Clerk Celia Ann Vollmer were honored by the American Red Cross on Long Island at the Crest Hollow County Club in Woodbury, NY on Saturday, March 1, 2014. The library received the Outstanding Community Organization Award for having made a significant humanitarian contribution to the local community in support of the American Red Cross. Mrs. Vollmer was awarded the prestigious Clara Barton Honor Award for Meritorious Volunteer Leadership for her invaluable leadership during many years of volunteer service on behalf of the American Red Cross.

ARC Awards Breakfast BPL: (l-r) Long Island Red Cross CEO John Miller, Brentwood Public Library Trustee Francis Picart, Brentwood Public Library Director Tom Tarantowicz, Red Cross Senior Disaster Program Manager Liz Barker.

ARC Awards Breakfast Celia: (l-r) American Red Cross Regional CEO Josh Lockwood, Brentwood Public Library Senior Clerk and ARC award recipient Celia Ann Vollmer, Long Island Red Cross CEO John Miller.