Village of Islandia Celebrates Halloween at its 10th Annual Pumpkin Fest

Winners of the girls' Halloween costume contest pose with their prizes at the Village of Islandia's 10th annual Pumpkin Fest on October 25.
Winners of the girls’ Halloween costume contest pose with their prizes at the Village of Islandia’s 10th annual Pumpkin Fest on October 25.

On October 25, the Village of Islandia welcomed over 600 local residents and children to the 10th Annual Pumpkin Fest on the grounds of Islandia Village Hall.

Throughout the event, children decorated pumpkins and took part in a Halloween costume parade and contest. They also joined their families as they went on hayrides and walked through a chilling Haunted Castle that kept everyone on their toes. Islandia’s own “Joe the Singing Bus Driver” was there to tell spooky stories and sing Halloween songs for the children.

The village also provided guests with hot cocoa, cider and cookies. Each resident left with their very own pumpkin.


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Village of Islandia Celebrates Summer with 9th Annual BBQ

Two-year-old Gavin Schrage shows off the two pieces of candy that he received from the piñata at Islandia Village’s 9th annual BBQ.
Two-year-old Gavin Schrage shows off the two pieces of candy that he received from the piñata at Islandia Village’s 9th annual BBQ.

On July 12, more than 500 Islandia Village residents came out to the 9th Annual BBQ. Village employees and local Boy Scouts served residents hamburgers, hot dogs, ice cream, soda and water. Children enjoyed the day with hayrides, games, pony rides, a petting zoo, arts and crafts, face painting, piñatas and a dunk tank. A local DJ provided the music to keep the party going. Local elected officials were also in attendance.

In addition, Mayor Allan M. Dorman hosted a blueberry pie eating contest with the winners each getting a blueberry pie.


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Islandia Village Hosts First “Ye Olde Fashioned Tag Sale” of the Year

Islandia Village Hosts "Ye Olde Fashioned Tag Sale"

It is said that one man’s junk is another man’s treasure. On June 7, Village of Islandia residents cleaned out their garages, attics, basements and closets and brought their unwanted items to the “Ye Olde Fashioned Tag Sale” on the grounds of Village Hall. Village residents were on hand to sell items such as toys, books, clothes, lamps and assorted knick-knacks.

The Village of Islandia has traditionally held one tag sale during the year, but in 2012, due to the growing success and increasing turnout, it decided to hold the event a second time in the fall. Since then, the village has held two tag sales each year.


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Local Families Turn Out for Islandia Village’s 9th Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Parents watch their children collect Easter eggs at the Village of Islandia's 9th annual Easter Egg Hunt on April 12.
Parents watch their children collect Easter eggs at the Village of Islandia’s 9th annual Easter Egg Hunt on April 12.

On April 12, more than 500 children and adults came out for the Village of Islandia’s 9th annual Easter Egg Hunt. Village residents enjoyed cookies, juice, coffee and tea while having the chance to meet the “Easter Bunny” and listening to live music performed by Islandia’s own “Singing School Bus Driver,” Joe Guida.

During the Easter Egg Hunt, children collected some of the 8,000 Easter eggs that were spread throughout the village hall grounds. Some of the eggs contained a ticket in which the lucky children were able to redeem for a special prize. Before the end of the event, the children stopped to get their pictures taken with the Easter Bunny.


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Islandia Village Hosts 8th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting

Islandia Village Mayor Allan M. Dorman (front row, right) is joined by Mike Zaleski (back row, second from right), Santa Claus and members of the Central Islip Fire Department during the village’s 8th annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony on December 7.
Islandia Village Mayor Allan M. Dorman (front row, right) is joined by Mike Zaleski (back row, second from right), Santa Claus and members of the Central Islip Fire Department during the village’s 8th annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony on December 7.

Islandia residents turned out for the 8th annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony on December 7 at Village Hall. “Joe the Singing Bus Driver” performed under the big tent as he played guitar and sang holiday songs. Residents also enjoyed hot cocoa, cookies and cupcakes while listening to the music.

Two children joined Mayor Allan M. Dorman in the lighting of the tree. After the tree was lit, Santa Claus arrived with the Central Islip and Hauppauge Fire Departments and went inside the tent to distribute toys to the good boys and girls, with help from Santa’s elves. Santa also posed for pictures with the children, who also received candy canes, courtesy of Mrs. Claus.


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Village of Islandia Celebrates Halloween at its 9th Annual Pumpkin Fest

Children and their parents decorate pumpkins during the Village of Islandia’s 9th annual Pumpkin Fest on October 26.
Children and their parents decorate pumpkins during the Village of Islandia’s 9th annual Pumpkin Fest on October 26.

On October 26, the Village of Islandia welcomed over 500 local residents and children to the 9th Annual Pumpkin Fest on the grounds of the Islandia Village Hall. The event was sponsored by the Islandia Chamber of Commerce, Postal Connections and Sign Guys.

Throughout the event, children decorated pumpkins and took part in a Halloween costume parade and contest. They also joined their families as they went on hayrides and walked through a chilling Haunted Castle that kept everyone on their toes.

The village also provided guests with hot cocoa, cider and cookies. Each resident left with their very own pumpkin.


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Village of Islandia Celebrates Summer with 8th Annual BBQ

Village residents take part in the blueberry pie eating contest at the 8th Annual BBQ.
Village residents take part in the blueberry pie eating contest at the 8th Annual BBQ.

On July 13, more than 800 Islandia Village residents braved the wet weather and came out to the 8th Annual BBQ. Local elected officials also attended the event to have the opportunity to meet with Mayor Allan M. Dorman and village residents.

Village employees and local Boy Scouts volunteered their time serving residents hamburgers, hot dogs, ice cream, soda and water. Children enjoyed the day with hayrides, a dunk tank, games, pony rides, a petting zoo, arts and crafts; face painting, and piñatas. Some also received balloon animals from some of the friendly clowns in attendance.

In addition, Mayor Dorman hosted a blueberry pie eating contest with the winners getting a blueberry pie. The village also had its DWI Awareness program, in which those on peddle carts donned a pair of goggles to simulate the effects of being intoxicated and attempted to navigate a course designed by the village’s Public Safety Department. There was also live music for the people to enjoy.


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Local Resident Shy Main Shieh Honored at Islandia Village’s 8th Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Mayor Allan M. Dorman (left) presents a certificate of appreciation to village resident Shy Main Shieh (right) in recognition of her volunteer work at all of the village's events at the 8th Annual Easter Egg Hunt on March 23.
Mayor Allan M. Dorman (left) presents a certificate of appreciation to village resident Shy Main Shieh (right) in recognition of her volunteer work at all of the village’s events at the 8th Annual Easter Egg Hunt on March 23.
Children collect Easter eggs as their parents look on at the village's 8th annual Easter Egg hunt.
Children collect Easter eggs as their parents look on at the village’s 8th annual Easter Egg hunt.

On March 23, three hundred fifty children and adults came out for the Village of Islandia’s 8th annual Easter Egg Hunt. During the event, Mayor Allan M. Dorman made a special presentation honoring Shy Main Shieh for offering her time and talents at all of the village’s events. Ms. Shieh has constantly volunteered her time at the village’s Easter Egg Hunt, Bar-B-Que, Ye Olde Fashioned Tag Sale and Pumpkin Fest events.

During the Easter Egg Hunt, children collected some of the 6,000 Easter eggs that were spread throughout the village hall grounds. Some of the eggs contained a ticket in which the lucky children were able to redeem for a special prize. Those in attendance got to meet the “Easter Bunny” and “Daisy the Duck.” Islandia’s own “Singing School Bus Driver” Joe Guida came down to entertain the kids.


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Islandia Village Hosts 7th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting

Islandia Village Mayor Allan M. Dorman (left) and Suffolk County Legislator Tom Cilmi (right), who joined Mayor Dorman in the lighting of the tree.
Islandia Village Mayor Allan M. Dorman (left) and Suffolk County Legislator Tom Cilmi (right), who joined Mayor Dorman in the lighting of the tree.

Islandia residents turned out for the 7th annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony on December 1 at Village Hall. Children went on hayrides, visited the Christmas cottage and had the opportunity to meet Frosty the Snowman.

Suffolk County Legislator Tom Cilmi joined Mayor Allan M. Dorman in the lighting of the tree. After the ceremony, residents went to the big tent and enjoyed cookies and hot cocoa as “Joe the Singing Bus Driver” played guitar and sang holiday songs. Santa Claus hitched a ride with the Central Islip Fire Department inside their fire truck and came to distribute toys to the good boys and girls, with help from Santa’s elves. Santa also posed for pictures with the children, who also received candy canes, courtesy of Mrs. Claus.


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