Category: Community Events

The Village of Islandia honored its war veterans at a special veterans memorial dedication ceremony on November 7. Mayor Allan M. Dorman, a Vietnam War veteran, joined the village board in thanking those who served and those currently enlisted in the armed forces for their service. They also asked those in attendance to remember the soldiers that were killed in the massacre at Fort Hood, Texas on November 5.

Members of the New York Honor Guard, the Vietnam Veterans of America, the local Korean War Veterans chapter and the American Legion were in attendance, as well as residents of The Arbors Assisted Living facility and members of the Ghost Ryderz Motorcycle Club.

The Central Islip and the West Islip Fire Departments brought out their ladder trucks to proudly raise the American flag. The ceremony opened up with a musical performance from the Central Islip High School marching band.

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The Village of Islandia held its 5th Annual Craft Fair and Pumpkin Fest on October 24 on the grounds of Islandia Village Hall. Local children came dressed in their favorite costumes, decorated pumpkins, took part in a costume parade and helped themselves to cookies and hot cocoa. Prizes were awarded for best decorated pumpkin and best costume.

As the children enjoyed themselves at the pumpkin patch, adults visited the Craft Fair, where local vendors sold books, candles, novelty holiday items and knick-knacks.

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The Village of Islandia hosted its 4th annual Summer Bar-B-Que on July 11 on the grounds of Village Hall. More than 800 village residents turned out for this fun-filled event.

Village employees volunteered their time cooking up hamburgers and hot dogs. Local sponsors also provided soda, bottled water and ice cream. There were a variety of activities including face painting, a petting zoo, pony rides and a pirate costume contest. The Central Islip Fire Department was on hand to offer fire prevention and fire safety tips to local residents. The village also had its peddle carts as part of its ongoing DWI Awareness Program. Music was provided by DJ and village resident Robert Gerardi.

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The village of Islandia has announced its winners of the Coloring Contest that took place at the village’s fourth annual Easter Egg Hunt on April 4. Fifteen winners were named, as the five village board members each chose their three favorites. Each winner received a $10 gift certificate, courtesy of Dave and Busters of Islandia. All the winning entries are posted below.

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Approximately 350 people turned out for the fourth annual Easter Egg Hunt on the grounds of Islandia Village Hall on April 4. Fifty of the eggs had prize vouchers in them. All the children received a basket filled with candy, and a visit from The Easter Bunny and “Spongebob Squarepants.” Joe Guida, Islandia’s own “Singing Bus Driver,” came down to entertain the children. Everyone was treated to hot cocoa, coffee and cookies.

In addition to the Easter Egg Hunt, there was a Coloring Contest. The five village board members each chose their three favorites. For the Jellybean Counting Contest, 12-year-old Nayib Perez came the closest without going over, estimating 2,420 jellybeans in the jar. The actual count was 2,472 jellybeans.

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Islandia Village held its third annual tree lighting ceremony today at Village Hall. Children visited the mini-Village Hall, and received candy canes from Mrs. Claus. As people enjoyed coffee and hot chocolate, DJ and village resident Rob Gerardi entertained the crowd with a number of festive Christmas songs. The event was capped off with a lucky little boy helping Mayor Allan M. Dorman to hit the switch and light up the tree. Santa Claus later arrived, riding on top of a fire engine from the Central Islip Fire Department. Children lined up to tell Santa what they wanted for Christmas, and how they have been good this year.

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On November 8, 2008, Islandia Mayor Allan M. Dorman unveiled the new war veterans memorial that was built at the Veterans Memorial Triangle at Old Nichols Road and Johnson Avenue. Mayor Dorman, a Vietnam War veteran, thanked those veterans for their service to this country, and to the architects, designers and builders for getting the project done quickly and perfectly.

Mayor Dorman was joined by member of the Vietnam Veterans of America, U.S. Military Vets MC – New York State Chapter 1, Suffolk County Legislator Ricardo Montano and representatives from the Lakeland, and Central Islip Fire Departments, Boy Scouts Troops #3 and # 272 and Central Islip Girl Scout Service Unit #35 joined in the lighting of the eternal flame. Music was performed by the Central Islip High School Marching Band.

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See the winners of the Village of Islandia Pumpkin Fest Coloring Contest which took place during the Craft Fair and Pumpkin Fest.

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Islandia Village Mayor Allan M. Dorman and the village board hosted the fourth annual Craft Fair and Pumpkin Fest, which was attended by more than 1,000 people, on the grounds of Village Hall. As adults went to the Craft Fair and browsed the vendors’ tables displaying beautiful handmade crafts, children took part in the Pumpkin Fest, where they joined in fun activities such as pumpkin painting, a visit through the Haunted Tunnel and a costume parade.

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On Saturday, July 12, 2008, the Village of Islandia hosted its 3rd Annual Village of Islandia Bar-B-Que. This year’s theme was “All American” red, white and blue. 629 adults and children attended.

We served hamburgers and hot dogs with all the works. Soda, water and ice cream helped to quench our thirst in the hot sun. Small pools were set up for the little ones while two misters helped to cool off the adults. There were pony rides for the children and our DWI course was set up with over 100 people signed up to participate.

Our resident DJ Robert Gerardi played patriotic songs, along with hits for all ages. The Central Islip Fire Department was on hand to teach the children about the dangers of fire. Everyone was given a patriotic t-shirt and hat, and the children received toys and water pistols to help cool them off.

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