On September 17, the Village of Islandia presented checks, each in the amount of $6,150, to both the Col. Francis S. Midura Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #12144 and the Postpartum Resource Center of New York. The money was raised from the 2nd Annual Bridges of Hope Pickleball Tournament, which took place on September 6.
This year’s tournament supported the Heroes & Heroines: Mental Health Support for Veterans and Women’s Postpartum Depression program. The daylong event raised $12,300.
More than 1,000 residents came out to celebrate the Village of Islandia’s 40th anniversary during its 20th Annual BBQ, which took place at Memorial Recreational Field on July 19. The theme for the BBQ was “Red, White & Blue,” as residents came to the event wearing the colors of the U.S.A. in celebration of the nation’s 249th birthday.
Village employees and volunteers served delicious food, while children enjoyed various fun activities such as hay rides, a water slide, and a petting zoo. In addition, there was the traditional blueberry pie eating contest. Mayor Dorman thanked everyone for coming out and making it such a special day.
On May 24, local war veterans, residents, and members of the Col. Francis S. Midura Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #12144 and the Central Islip Fire Department joined Allan M. Dorman, Mayor, Village of Islandia, for a special Memorial Day wreath laying ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Triangle. The ceremony honored those who sacrificed their lives for this country.
During the ceremony, Mayor Dorman recognized those veterans who were in attendance and asked everyone else to remember those who sacrificed their lives so that this country continues to remain free.
The ceremony also included an invocation by Tom Brauner, Chaplain, VFW Post #12144 and ended with a laying of the wreaths by members of the VFW and village officials.
Each spring, the Village of Islandia brings the community together for its annual Easter celebration. Despite the heavy rain on April 12, dedicated officials, volunteers, and local Boy Scouts braved the weather to deliver Easter baskets to Islandia’s children, each containing colorful eggs with vouchers for special prizes redeemable at Village Hall.
On December 7, the Village of Islandia held its 19th annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony. Over five hundred residents showed up to hear holiday songs and enjoy cookies and hot chocolate. Children mailed their letters to Santa and received candy canes from Mrs. Claus. After the Christmas tree was lit, Santa Claus arrived and gave out toys to the good boys and girls of Islandia.
The Col. Francis S. Midura Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #12144 in Islandia hosted its 1st Annual 5K Run/Walk on November 10, drawing over 100 runners from Long Island during Veterans Day weekend. Proceeds from the event went to benefit local war veterans.
Following the race, runners and spectators enjoyed a BBQ featuring hamburgers and hot dogs. Prizes were awarded to the top finishers, and a special giveaway included tickets to the Rockettes Christmas Spectacular.
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The sun was out and the weather was warm for the Village’s Pumpkinfest 2024, which took place on October 19 at the Memorial Recreation Field. Children were treated to pumpkin picking and pumpkin design stations, music, hot apple cider, soda, water and trick-or-treat bags. There was also a blueberry pie eating contest and a costume contest, as well as a raffle for a flatscreen TV.
On July 20, over 1,000 residents attended the Village of Islandia’s 19th Annual BBQ at Memorial Recreational Field. Village employees and local Boy Scouts served hamburgers, hot dogs, ice cream, soda, and water. Children enjoyed hay rides, games, music, dancing, pony rides, a petting zoo, a water slide, and a blueberry pie eating contest. This was our biggest and most successful event ever, and we are grateful to our wonderful community for making it such a memorable day.
On March 23. Village officials, volunteers and local Boy Scouts braved the torrential rainstorm to hand out Easter baskets to the children of Islandia.
The Easter eggs contained a voucher which could be redeemed at Village Hall for a special prize.
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The Village of Islandia held its 17th annual tree lighting ceremony on December 3. Two hundred residents showed up to hear holiday songs and enjoy cookies and hot chocolate. Children mailed their letters to Santa, received candy canes from Ms. Claus and had their pictures taken with Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. After the Christmas tree was lit, Santa Claus arrived and gave out toys to the good boys and girls of Islandia.
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