Island Hopping

The educational sessions are aimed at children, families and nature enthusiasts and teach the ancient process that was passed down by Native Americans to early colonists.

The clinic, for boys and girls ages 6 through 13, will be held on Saturday, Jan. 28.

Described as a sensory extravaganza, “Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience” at the Samanea New York mall runs from Friday, Feb. 3 through Sunday, April 2.

The money comes from the Assistance to Firefighters Grants Program funding administered by the Department of Homeland Security.

On Saturday, Feb. 4, the show will feature comedians Mike Cicoli, Ben Demarco and Nick Witmer.

Rosario Cassata and the Cassata Foundation donated more than $5,000 to provide 45 local children toys and gifts for the holiday.

The complex will be a mix of one- and two-bedroom apartments available for people earning between 30 percent and 95 percent of the area median income.

The ornaments by the students at Maplewood Intermediate School in Huntington were selected as part of the America Celebrates program.

Last year, the effort decorated more than half of Farmingville’s lamp posts and the chamber is aiming to get them all decked out this year.

The event, slated for 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 1, features tastings from local restaurants and rum cocktails.