Free Tickets to Screening of Salmon Fishing in the Yemen this Thursday Night.

Looking for something fun to do Thursday night? LongIsland.com visitors can take advantage of FREE Advanced Screening Passes to see "Salmon Fishing in the Yemen" at Regal Cinemas in Deer Park.   Simply visit the Event Page for the Screening on LongIsland.com, and you'll get a password for your free passes. Free tickets are limited, so make sure to get your passes early!

Want to learn more about the film? Visit their website.

LongIsland.com Relaunches With Completely Revamped, Revitalized Design

Since 1996, Long Island.com has been bringing Long Islanders up to date news, events, business directories, things to do and more – covering everything happening on Long Island for the better part of two decades. After months of hard work and dedication, Long Island Media is proud to unveil the newly designed LongIsland.com.

The updated design includes more features than ever before – an interactive events calendar with showcased events, a cleaner design that is more user-friendly, and more benefits than ever for users, enabling Long Islanders to engage in the Long Island community on a whole new level.

After acquiring LongIsland.com, Long Island Media began a complete redesign on the site – one that takes the concept of a comprehensive local resource to the next level. The modernization of LongIsland.com includes upgrades that are far more than cosmetic – the new site can be navigated with ease, and users can share their thoughts, comments, reviews, events – making the site more interactive than ever.

The revitalization of LongIsland.com promises to bring more relevant and useful articles, events, information, and will boast a vibrant interactive online community that is sure to benefit all Long Islanders.

Contact:

info@longisland.com

278 Indian Head Road

Kings Park, NY 11754

631-406-4410

Fun Indoor Activities For Kids & Family That You Can Enjoy All Winter Long!

There may be a chill setting in the air, but don't let the winter cold slow you and your family down! If you're looking for fun indoor things to do with your family, then we've got you covered! From great spots to take the kids out and spend the day, to fun activities and recipes that parents and children alike can enjoy in the comfort and warmth of home, there's plenty to do - even on a snow day.





Check out the Guide in Full on LongIsland.com!

When you're stuck inside with a case of the winter blues, what do you do for fun? Let us know, and your idea may be featured in one of our upcoming articles!

Disco Fever this Weekend in Patchogue with Mickey B!

Dutch Christmas at Meadow Croft, 2011

Photo courtesy of Alida Thorpe

A DUTCH CHRISTMAS AT MEADOW CROFT

Bayport Heritage Association invites all local-area residents to their

DUTCH CHRISTMAS AT MEADOW CROFT,

which will be held on

Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 3rd, and 4th, 2011,

at the Meadow Croft estate located at

299 Middle Road at Brown’s River on the Bayport Sayville border.

Meadow Croft is the 1891 estate of John E. Roosevelt and family. The Roosevelts were, of course, Dutch by ancestry. The house will be decorated in a Victorian/Edwardian motif with beautiful wreaths, poinsettias and greenery magnificently reminiscent of a hundred years ago and tied in with a Dutch flavor.

Musical selections will be played on the original Roosevelt grand piano filling the house with the music of the season.

Upstairs, special exhibits, including electric trains, vintage clothing, woodcarvings, and Christmas specialties, will be on display for public enjoyment.

Hot chocolate and cookies will add to the coziness of the occasion. St. Nicholas, the Dutch version of Santa Claus, will be there to look up individual children’s names in his ledger and he’ll find out who’s been ‘naughty and nice’ in 2011.

This Dutch Christmas at Meadow Croft is open from

noon to 4 PM both days.

Admission is only $5 for adults and $3 for seniors & children age 4-12.

Not suitable for children under 4 years of age.

All the decorations will be raffled off.

Info: 631-363-6487

October 16, 2011 House Tour

The Bayport Heritage Association is having their 25th Autumn House Tour,

Sunday, October 16th.

Tickets are $25 per person and all proceeds go to the Bayport Heritage Association.

A limited number of tickets will be sold!

Ticket are now available at these locations:

• Country Junque on Middle Road
• Bayport Flower House
• Bayport- Blue Point Library

After the tour, refreshments will be served at Meadow Croft on Middle Road in Sayville.

The tour takes place at seven different locations throughout Bayport and Blue Point. Six homes and Meadow Croft are featured, including the estate home designed by George B Post, architect of the NY Stock Exchange.

• Website: http://bayportheritage.blogspot.com
• Phone: 631-419-6044
• Email for questions: mont4@optonline.net

• Price: $25

Bayard Cutting Arboretum

photo courtesy of Alida Thorpe

Dahlia Garden in Oakdale

The Bayard Cutting Arboretum in Oakdale has a beautiful Dahlia Garden.

The dahlias are in full bloom and spectacular in color and design.

Take a ride over there. For directions, visit their website: http://www.bayardcuttingarboretum.com/

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From their website:

The Dahlia Garden is located in the easterly end of the park behind the Cow Barn. It was planted and is maintained by the LONG ISLAND DAHLIA SOCIETY. There are currently approximately 500 plants and over 400 varieties. This is one of the largest dahlia gardens on the east coast. The garden peaks in September and October. The LIDS holds flower shows at the Arboretum in the fall of each year. Membership in the society is available. For further information contact the Arboretum at 631-581-1002.

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