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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Jackson Tuhey
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Jonathan Tuhey
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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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More than 500 Islandia residents came down to the First Responders Recreational Ball Field on October 22 for the Village of Islandia’s Fall Fest. The event featured a DJ, games, food, hayrides, a costume contest, an apple pie eating contest, and pumpkin picking. Members of the Col. Francis S. Midura Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #12144 handed out American flags and poppies to those in attendance. Islandia Fire Marshals gave out smoke alarms, presented a K-9 demonstration and showed children how to properly put out a fire. There was also a raffle for a chance to win a 65-inch flatscreen TV.
On March 27, in celebrating a safe Easter, the Village of Islandia hosted a socially distanced “Meet the Easter Bunny” event. Residents drove around the Village Hall parking lot and had the opportunity to meet the Easter Bunny, while village employees and volunteers gave out Easter baskets and face masks. Children wearing masks also got the chance to have their pictures taken with the Easter Bunny.
With the weather getting warmer, the First Responders Recreational Ball Field is expected to see more village residents using the park. The park features a variety of amenities, including a state-of-the-art ball field, a children’s playground, a fitness path and a gazebo.
The ball field has bleachers which can hold several hundred spectators, concession stands and restrooms. Since it first opened in 2018, the ball field has hosted baseball and softball clinics, as well as youth and adult baseball and softball contests. Residents can use the field for themselves when it is not in use (proof of village residency is required).
The village recently purchased a pitching machine to help ballplayers improve their hitting skills and intends to install a batting cage and bullpens in time for this coming season.
A children’s playground is located inside the park where children can climb, swing and slide. Residents can take advantage of the walking path featuring ten separate exercise stations.
The park also features a common area with a gazebo that has been the site of village events, such as the annual Easter Egg Hunt, Village Bar-B-Que and Pumpkin Fest and the first-ever Movie Night. The village anticipates bringing back these events this year.
Hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day. Residents can also access the park for non-profit and commercial uses. For more information, contact the village’s parks and recreation commissioner, Denise Schrage, at 631-348-1133 or at dschrage@newvillageofislandia.com.
On November 7, Allan M. Dorman, Mayor, Village of Islandia, took part in a special Veterans Day wreath laying ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Triangle. The ceremony honored those who served and continued to serve in the armed forces.
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