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Thanksgiving was a real treat this year. I hope you all enjoyed the holiday as much as I did!
From what I hear, students and staff at the Remsenburg/Speonk Elementary School sure had a great turkey day celebration. The children held their annual Thanksgiving feast, which included the kindergarten class dressing up as Native Americans, and a Native American blessing courtesy of the fourth grade class. Everyone gave thanks for their school community and families, and then shared in a turkey dinner with all the trimmings.
Also at the school, Ms. Henninger’s and Ms. Thorne’s fourth grade classes recently traveled back in time to the Smithtown Historical Society and visited the 1754 Epenetus Smith Tavern, a scene of much activity during the British occupation of Long Island. The kids really got into the day’s events, which included dressing in 18th century-style finery and noshing on food of that time.
Additionally, proud parents of Remsenburg/Speonk Elementary first-graders recently got to visit the school and have lunch with their kids. What a treat for mom, dad and the kids.
The holidays are certainly a time to rejoice and be thankful for our blessings, but they can be tough for some. Want to pitch in this holiday season and do something for those less fortunate? Below are a few chances to do just that.
Drop off disposable diapers at the Remsenburg/Speonk Elementary School, on Mill Road in Remsenburg, between now and Monday, December 14. The school’s Early Act Club is holding a diaper drive for battered women and their children at local shelters. Stop by anytime during regular school hours.
The Westhampton Beach St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee will hold its 2009 Holiday Toy Drive at the Westhampton Beach Steakhouse on Mill Road in Westhampton Beach on Friday, December 4, starting at 6:30 p.m. All donated toys will be given to children and teens at local charities, including Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York.
Bring at least one toy or gift for a child or teenager up to age 18. Parade Committee President Tim Laube wants to remind everyone that it’s not just the little ones who enjoy receiving holiday presents. So please be sure to think of teenagers when looking for presents.
The event, which last year raised more than $10,000 in toys in gifts, will include an open bar and hors d’oeuvres. For more information about the toy drive, call the restaurant at 288-7161, a parade committee member at 560-6392, or visit whbstpats.com.
Don’t forget that the Remsenburg Garden Club’s annual Wreath, Bake and Boutique Sale will be held at the Remsenburg Academy on South Country Road on Saturday, December 5, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This will be the place to be if you are in the market for beautiful wreaths, gift items and baked goods. Proceeds benefit a variety of projects, including the beautification of the Remsenburg Post Office.
Looking ahead—I can’t believe it’s already December!—Gateway of the Hamptons Real Estate, located in the Village Square Shopping Center on Montauk Highway in Speonk, will host the second annual Holiday Cookie Festival on Saturday, December 12, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bring the kids and have their free photo taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus while enjoying cookies, hot chocolate and eggnog. Call 325-3449 for more information.
Next weekend will also mark the 13th annual Compassionate Friends-sponsored Worldwide Candle Lighting Ceremony. The event will be held on Sunday, December 13, at 7 p.m. Those interested in participating can either stop by the Compassionate Friends Twin Forks Chapter at the United Methodist Church on Montauk Highway in East Quogue and light a candle for their loved one on Sunday evening or simply light a candle at their home that night.
The Worldwide Candle Lighting unites family and friends around the globe in lighting candles for one hour to honor and remember children who have died at any age, from any cause. More information about the event can be found online at compassionatefriends.org or obtained by calling Mary Casey at 298-5043.
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