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Eastport South Manor High School’s marching band was one of 45 high school bands from Nassau and Suffolk Counties that participated in the 2009 Newsday Marching Band Festival held at Hofstra University.

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With a maximum of around 800 words a week allowed for “Up Seatuck Creek” at this time of year, I never seem to have enough room to include everything that’s going on. Therefore, I’ll have to just get right to the point and start listing. But before I do that, I would like to wish everyone a blessed Thanksgiving. We have so much to be thankful for. Eight hundred words would not be nearly enough to list all the blessings that I have in my life.

First off, to get in shape before those holiday calories get a hold of you, there will be a Live Drumming Zumba Party at The Fitness Studio on Montauk Highway in Eastport on Saturday, November 21, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. The hour-long Zumba class will be followed by refreshments, raffles and specials. Stop by and check it out.

Congratulations to the five Eastport South Manor students who will have their mixed-media artwork exhibited at the Stony Brook Museum for Art and Carriages in Stony Brook through December 27. The title of the exhibition is “Colors of Long Island.” Our talented artists are Jessica Lamprecht, Richard Wagner, Brian Marone, Zachary Valenti and Olma Danz. The show opened on November 14.

Twenty ESM students have been recognized by the College Board for their exceptional achievement on college-level Advance Placement examinations and 13 students have earned the title of AP Scholar, which is awarded to those students who receive grades of 3 or higher on three or more AP exams. Those students are: John Bourquin, Leanna Bornkamp, Kyle Brewster, Carina Carbone, Catherine Graziose, Rebecca Kelly, Joshua Klein, Rachael Mott, Michael Neville, Brittany Paparatto, Kevin Seidler, Emily Spivak and Joseph Thilman.

Six students have earned the title of AP Scholar with Honors. They include: Tyler Caliendo, Christopher Esposito, Amber Jones, Jessica Lamprecht, Jose Mendez III and Joseph Scalamandre. And one student—Steven Froelich—achieved the highest honor, AP Scholar with Distinction. Congratulations to ALL of the students.

Next time you go to King Kullen in Eastport, keep an eye out for the boys in Cub Scout Pack 221 who are holding a food drive for the needy. Grab a slip of paper from a Scout that lists the food items that are being collected, pick up one or two items while shopping, and drop them off on your way out of the store. Every little bit does help and is greatly appreciated.

Students at Eastport Elementary School are collecting items for their “Baskets of Love” that will be distributed before Thanksgiving. The items should be brought to their classrooms by Friday, November 20. Kindergarten students are asked to bring baby items such as diapers, wipes and baby food. First-graders are asked to donate paper products. Second-graders should bring in healthy school snacks such as fruit cups, raisins and pretzels, and third-graders are asked to donate nonperishable items such as juice, canned tuna and other canned food items. Fourth-graders are collecting peanut butter, jelly, crackers and boxed juices while fifth-graders are collecting milk products such as powdered milk, flour and sugar. Sixth-graders are collecting personal items such as deodorant, toothpaste, soap and hair care items. Please note that the deadline is tomorrow, November 20!

T.W. English jewelry store in downtown Eastport invites everyone to a grand opening celebration on Thursday and Friday, November 19 and 20, from 5 to 9 p.m. both days. There will be special holiday deals on beautiful jewelry and refreshments will be served. Call 285-7100 for more information.

A note of thanks to the members of the Eastport Bible Church Youth Group and their leaders for a wonderful Parent Appreciation Night on November 14. The group members served their parents dinner and dessert, and treated them to a special night out to show their appreciation.

ESM Music Booster Club members have announced that they will be having a Holiday Boutique at all of the upcoming holiday concerts and during the finals of Music Idol next month. The Boutique will be set up outside of the auditorium at the high school before, during and after the concerts.

Gift items will be available with prices ranging from $1 to $10. All of the gift items are music related. There will be something for every music lover on your list. Some of the items for sale will include mugs filled with candy, hats, socks, jewelry, magnets, stationery, ornaments, pencils, stickers, hair clips and cell phone pouches.

So, bring some extra spending money to the concerts and pick up some great gifts. All proceeds will directly benefit the ESM Music Booster Scholarship Fund.

The Choral Society of the Moriches will present G.F. Handel’s “Messiah” on Friday, December 11, at 7:30 p.m., at St. Jude’s Church in Mastic Beach. Other concert dates are set for Sunday, December 13, at 3 p.m., at the Church of the Immaculate Conception Church in Quiogue and on Sunday, December 20, at 3 p.m., at the Presbyterian Church in Center Moriches. There will be a special sing-along of the “Messiah” at the Congregational Church in Patchogue on Friday, December 18, at 7:30 p.m.