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Get Out: Guide For The Weekend

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Women of West Islip Food Drive

When/Where:  , 400 Union Blvd, West Islip (Saturday, 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.)

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What:  The Women of West Islip are holding a food drive at the Stop & Shop in West Islip.  Non perishable food items will be collected in front, and all food collected will be evenly distributed to West Islip food pantries.  Summers are difficult a time to keep pantries full of food due to kids being home from school, so your help is needed.  

Pricing:  Free

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Skyy Passion Fruit Tasting at West Islip Wines & Liquors

When/Where:  , 486 Union Blvd, West Islip (Saturday, 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.)

Why Go:  Come down to the West Islip Wines & Liquors for a Skyy Passion Fruit tasting.  Skyy Vodka is a world renowned brand of Vodka, so you know you're getting quality.

Pricing:  

Saturday Night Cruise LI Road Gents

When/Where: , 187 Sunrise Hwy, West Islip (Saturday, 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.)

What:  The Long Island Road Gents is holding a Saturday Night Cruise at Bob's Stores in West Islip.  The Gents are a family oriented club which features cars and trucks of all kinds.  Founded in 2006 in West Islip, come support a local business and enjoy cars from all different models.

Pricing: Free

Cultural Landscape Tours

When/Where:  , W Montauk Hwy & Manor Ln, West Bay Shore (Sunday, 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.)

What:  The Sagtikos Manor is a wonderful historical site that is nearby and worth the trip.  Dating back to 1692, its history goes back more than three centuries.  Sagtikos is a Native American word, which is translated into "head of the hissing snake."  For a tour of the historical landscape and to find out more about the Manor, visit the landscape tour on Sunday.

Pricing:  Free

Islip Arts Council Free Concerts - Bayard Cutting Arboretum

When/Where:  440 Montauk Highway, Great River, NY 11739 (Bayard Cutting Arboretum) (Sunday, 2:00 p.m.)

Why Go:  The Bayard Cutting Arboretum is a New York State park that was donated to the Long Island State Park Region.  It is a beautiful location, and ideal for outdoor summer concerts.  Starting at 2 p.m., come down to the Arboretum for a Sunday filled with music and outdoor magic.

Pricing: $8.00 parking fee

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