This Week in Hauppauge

Looking for something to do this week? Check out these events happening in person or online.

Monday, November 29

All Day, Unlimited Yard Waste Collection Unlimited Yard Waste Collection will run from Monday, October 25 through December 18. Please refer to your seasonal mailing card or the Town of Islip Information Dashboard for your spring yard waste collection day and eligibility requirements. For more info, call (631) 595-3500. www.islipny.gov

5pm, Menorah Lighting Celebrating the start of Hanukkah. Islip Town Hall 655 Mail Street, Islip. For more information, call 631-595-3500

Tuesday, November 30

11:30am, Mexican Train In-Person at the Hauppauge Public Library Classroom B. Join us each week to play this exciting game of dominoes. For more info, call the library at 631-979-1600.

2pm, An Afternoon at the Movies: Respect In-Person at the Hauppauge Public Library Classroom B. Spend an entertaining afternoon at the library! Watch a popular new release movie every week on our large screen. For more info, call the library at 631-979-1600.

5:30pm, Decorating Committee Volunteers In-Person at the Hauppauge Public Library Classroom B. Create easy decorations of snowflakes to decorate the library for the winter season. (1-hour service credit). Click here to register. For more info, call the library at 631-979-1600.

6pm, Town of Islip Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting A public meeting will take place at the Town Hall West, 401 W Main Street, Islip. Click here for the agenda. This event will also be streamed live over the Internet. Instructions on how to access the livestream are available on the Town’s website www.islipny.govor call 631-595-3500 or watch live on YouTube by clicking here

Wednesday, December 1

9:30am, Suffolk County Board of Ethics public meeting. Pursuant to the Citizens Participation Act, all interested persons are invited to submit testimony, either orally or in writing, at the meeting. Office of the Suffolk County Board of Ethics, 300 Center Drive, Rm 204, Riverhead. For more information, call 631-854-0022.

10:30am, Bayard Cutting Arboretum Grounds Tour Outdoor guided grounds tours of the Arboretum are available (weather permitting) for free every Wednesday and Saturday morning at 10:30 AM. All attendees should meet outside of the Manor House. For registration please call 1-631-581-1002.

10:30am, Spikes & Shields at Connetquot River State Park (Children ages 3 -5 and their parents/caregivers) Explore the natural world around us. Connect with nature through short walks, animal visitors, and crafts. Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com and search for #NatureEdventures. For more info, call 631-581-1072.

12pm, Mah Jong In-Person at the Hauppauge Public Library Classroom B. Enjoy playing Mah Jong? Bring your sets and friends and get a game-playing frenzy started. For more info, call the library at 631-979-1600.

5pm, Town of Islip Change of Zone Hearing The Town Board of the Town of Islip, as lead agency under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA), will hold an in-person Public Hearing at Islip Town Hall West, 401 Main Street, Islip, on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for change-of-zone application #CZ2017-009, Greybarn-Sayville Planned Development District. A copy of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed action may be obtained by clicking here. Comments for the proposed action are requested and will be accepted at the Public Hearing, and written comments will be accepted at the Department of Planning & Development until 12:30 pm, December 31, 2021. This event will also be streamed live over the Internet. Instructions on how to access the livestream are available on the Town’s website www.islipny.gov or call 631-595-3500.

Thursday, December 2

9am – 12pm, COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic H. Lee Dennison Building, 100 Veterans Memorial Highway. Hauppauge. Vaccine: Moderna. Everyone 18 years and older is eligible. Third doses and Booster doses are available. No appointment is needed, however those with appointments will have priority. To make an appointment, click here or call 311. Bring identification. Medical practitioners and emergency medical practitioners will be on-site at all times at each clinic to answer any questions and tend to any needs or concerns.

10am, Morning Conversations: Keeping Joy in the Holiday Season. Enjoy the holidays and manage the stress. A focus on maintaining joy during the holidays which can be a demanding time in our lives. Presented by Katz Institute for Women’s Health. Register here

4pm – 7pm, COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic for Children and TeensH. Lee Dennison Building, 100 Veterans Memorial Highway. Hauppauge. The Clinic can be found on the south-facing side of the building. Parking is available. Vaccine: Pfizer. Everyone 5 years and older is eligible. Vaccine supplies for children ages 5-11 are currently limited. No appointment is needed, however those with appointments will have priority. To make an appointment, click here or call 311. All persons must show identification. For children 5-17 years of age, a parent or legal guardian must provide consent for vaccination, either in person, by phone at the time of the vaccination appointment, or by completing the consent form. For minors who are 5 through 15 years of age, additionally, an adult caregiver must accompany the minor. Medical practitioners and emergency medical practitioners will be on-site at all times to answer any questions and tend to any needs or concerns. Note: Your child will need a second shot of the Pfizer vaccine three weeks after their first shot.

6:30pm, Town of Islip Planning Board will hold an in-person Public Meeting at Islip Town Hall West, 401 W Main Street, Islip. Click here for the agenda. Please contact the Department of Planning on the day of the hearing to confirm application scheduling. Any disabled person who needs a sign language interpreter or special accommodations to attend this meeting is asked to please contact Constituent Services at 631-224-5380.

Friday, December 3

12pm, Mah Jong In-Person at the Hauppauge Public Library Classroom B. Enjoy playing Mah Jong? Bring your sets and friends and get a game-playing frenzy started. For more info, call the library at 631-979-1600.

6:30pm, Stories of the Stars at Connetquot River State Park Join us for a fun night all about constellations and the exciting mythological stories that go along with them. Dress for the weather and bring your own reclining lawn chair. Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com and search for #NatureEdventures. For more info, call 631-581-1072.

7:30pm, FREE Drive-In Movie Night: The Christmas Chronicles Brookwood Hall 50 Irish Lane, East Islip. Gates open at 5:30pm. Please bring a non-perishable food item for donation. For more info call 631-224-5430

Saturday, December 4

9am – 12pm, COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic for Children and Teens H. Lee Dennison Building, 100 Veterans Memorial Highway. Hauppauge. The Clinic can be found on the south-facing side of the building. Parking is available. Vaccine: Pfizer. Everyone 5 years and older is eligible. Vaccine supplies for children ages 5-11 are currently limited. No appointment is needed, however those with appointments will have priority. To make an appointment, click here or call 311. All persons must show identification. For children 5-17 years of age, a parent or legal guardian must provide consent for vaccination, either in person, by phone at the time of the vaccination appointment, or by completing the consent form. For minors who are 5 through 15 years of age, additionally, an adult caregiver must accompany the minor. Medical practitioners and emergency medical practitioners will be on-site at all times to answer any questions and tend to any needs or concerns. Note: Your child will need a second shot of the Pfizer vaccine three weeks after their first shot.

10am – 7pm, Holiday Market at Westfield South Shore Mall Presented by Islip Arts Council Gallery. 1701 Sunrise Hwy, Bay Shore. For more information call 631-888-3525 or email gallery at gallery.isliparts@gmail.com

10:30am, Backpack Adventures at Caleb Smith State Park Preserve Go on a nature adventure at Caleb Smith. We will loan you a backpack filled with fun, interesting experiments that we will complete together as we explore the park. Reservations are required by calling 631-265-1054. Space is limited.

4pm, Holiday Parade and Christmas Tree Lighting Join us on Main Street in Islip for the Islip Chamber of Commerce holiday parade and Christmas tree lighting. For more information, call 631-581-2720.

Sunday, December 5

10am – 3pm, Connetquot River State Park Clubhouse Tours. Step back in time as you tour the Main House of the South Side Sportsmen’s Club. A docent will discuss the history of the tavern and the high society Sportsmen’s Club which shaped Connetquot River State Park Preserve into what it is today. Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com and search for #NatureEdventures. For more info, call 631-581-1072.