Holiday Food Drive, Line Dancing Class, Book Sale and Movie Night on Tap

With just under two weeks until the Thanksgiving holiday there are a slew of events, programs and meetings happening around town this week.

The Week’s Weather:

First off, the weather promises to be a mixed event as today’s expected warmer temps in the 60s will fade quick and drop to the 40s by Tuesday and Wednesday, but the good news is the sun will be accompanying the colder weather.

Town of Islip Meetings:

On the Islip Town meeting front, there are several meetings happening:  the Islip Town Board will meet Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 2 p.m. and the Islip Town Zoning Board will meet that same day, at 6:30 p.m. at town hall.

The Town of Islip Planning Board, under the direction of new planning commissioner Rich Zapolski, will hold a meeting Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 7:30 p.m. On Thursday, Nov. 21 there will be a Islip Town change of zone board meeting at 7:30 p.m.

Community Events:

Tuesday, Nov. 19

Financial Aid Night
West Islip High School
7 p.m.

Course for Licensed Healthcare Professionals
7:00 PM
West Islip Public Library
The NYS Professional Conduct Law  requires certain licensed HC professionals* to repeat this course every 4 years.  The course is taught by Maria Ninivaggi, MS, RN, CIC, a NYS-approved course provider for all professions with over 3 decades of experience in infection control spanning all health care venues.  Course content is tied to current healthcare topics and based on up-to-date issues in local and national healthcare.  Fee:  $30 cash at registration. Please contact the WI Public Library to register:  631.661.7080

Country Line Dance Lesson
Villa Monaco
778 Montauk Highway, West Islip
Have you been standing around watching or trying to learn while everyone else is dancing?? Head on over to The Nicole Room this Tuesday night & learn to dance with the best of them. $10 cover charge, kids under 13 are free.

Wednesday, Nov. 20           

Helping Hands Thanksgiving Drive
All day
West Islip Fire House
Collection of canned goods, turkey certificates or food gift cards, complete holiday food baskets (no turkeys).

Islip Town Planning Board
7:30 p.m
Islip Town Hall

Thursday, Nov. 21

Book Sale
Runs Thursday through Saturday
West Islip Library

Friday, Nov. 22

Friday Afternoon Movie
1 p.m.
West Islip Library
Film: Paranoia