The Week Ahead...

It’s a busy week in West Islip highlighted by holiday-themed activites at local schools and at the public library. Here are some of the highlights of happenings around the community.

Monday, Dec. 5

Good Samaritan Hospital is hosting a free Glaucoma screening from 2-4 p.m. in the main lobby.  It's just one of the free services Good Sam is supplying for the month of December.  

Tuesday, Dec. 6

Phyllis Chan-Carr, of Sagtikos Manor, will present a hands-on workshop on how to make a wonderful holiday decoration called a “Kissing Ball’ using boxwood as the greenery material. Each participant must bring a small pair of lightweight garden shears or heavy scissors and a wire hanger.

Wednesday, Dec. 7

Helping Hands of West Islip, Inc. is holding their annual holiday clothing/toy drive at American Legion Post 1738.   All materials must be delivered by 9:30 a.m.  We'll have more details in a separate post early this week. 

Thursday, Dec. 8

Chef Charlie returns to the library for an educational and enjoyable holiday cooking demonstration.  Learn some great recipes and time-saving tips so you can spend more time with friends and family and less time in the kitchen. 

Please call ahead to see if there is still space available.  The demonstration begins at 7 p.m. 

Friday, Dec. 9

West Islip Wines & Liquors is hosting a free wine tasting at 4 p.m. Patrons can enjoy Clos Du Bois wines (which are excellent, by the way) till 7 p.m. Just in time for happy hour.