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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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It is said that one man’s junk is another man’s treasure. On August 10, 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.

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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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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 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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On November 10, the Village of Islandia held its annual Veterans Day ceremony at the Village Memorial Triangle. Mayor Allan M. Dorman, a Vietnam veteran, was joined by local elected officials, war veterans and representatives from the Central Islip, Hauppauge and Lakeland Fire Departments to honor those who served and continue to serve in the armed forces.

There was a musical performance by the Central Islip High School marching band and a presentation of the colors by local members of The United States Marine Corps. Members of Cub Scout Troop #270 in Ronkonkoma joined war veterans in placing a wreath and bouquets of roses in front of the memorial.

There was a moment of silence for U.S. Army Chaplain Monsignor Francis Midura, who passed away on July 30. Msgr. Midura presided over the village’s Memorial Day and Veteran’s Day ceremonies and the special memorial service on the 10-year anniversary of the September 11 attacks.

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The Village of Islandia held its 8th Annual Pumpkin Fest on October 20 on the grounds of Islandia Village Hall. Eight hundred local children and residents 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 costume.

In addition, there was a petting zoo and hayrides for the children, as well as live music from “Joe the Singing Bus Driver” and an appearance from the Central Islip Fire Department, which offered literature on fire safety and prevention.

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On October 6, 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. More than 800 people were on hand to buy and sell items such as toys, books, clothes, lamps and assorted knick-knacks.

This is the village’s second Tag Sale. The village held its first one on August 11 and, after seeing the large turnout, considered the event a success and decided to bring it back to the village hall grounds one more time.

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On August 11, the Village of Islandia asked its residents to clean out their garages, attics, basements and closets and bring their unwanted items to the “Ye Olde Fashioned Tag Sale.”

Village residents were on hand to sell items such as toys, books, clothes, lamps and assorted knick-knacks.

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On July 14, more than 800 Islandia Village residents came out to the 7th 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, and piñatas. A local DJ provided the music to keep the party going. Residents of the Arbors Assisted Living Facility and local elected officials were also in attendance.

In addition, there was a blueberry pie eating contest with the winners getting a blueberry pie and a $25 gift certificate to Dave and Buster’s. The Central Islip Fire Department was also on hand to teach children about fire safety. 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 Public Safety Department.

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