Community Corner

10 Ways To Get In To The Holiday Spirit Near Commack

Tis the season to have fun and be merry.

Kick off the holiday season this Saturday and wish neighbors well at the at Veterans Plaza in Kings Park. Hot chocolate, carols and an appearance by Santa.

Visit the   in Kings Park held in the centennial room. All proceeds to be donated to missions and local charities. Boutique hours are Saturday, Dec. 3 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4-7 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 4 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Join in on the The route is traveled by car beginning at the Northgate shopping center and ending at the Chabad of Mid-Suffolk. Donuts and latkes served afterwards.

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is now a musical at the John Engeman Theater in Northport. Show times are on Fridays and Saturdays at 3 and 8 p.m, Sundays at 2 p.m. and Wednesdays at 8 p.m.

Members of the community are invited to the at Sunday at 7:30 p.m. The Peace Light is a live flame which will travel all the way from a church in Bethlehem to Christ the King for all to receive and share. Bring a lantern so that you can bring the Peace Light home with you.

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Take the kids to and get their picture taken with him at the on Dec. 18. You can even create your own porttraits and cards or have them copied to a CD.

The Commack Volunteer Ambulance Corps are taking Santa on a tour of commack for the on Dec. 17. They'll be collecting toys and food during the parade to donate to local charities. To make sure they stop at your house, contact the by Dec. 4. 

The is celebrating the festival of lights on Dec. 17 at their . Enjoy live music, latkes, dreidle games and of course the community menorah lighting, starting at 6 p.m.

Elementary school children are invited to shop for gifts at the. There will be gifts handcrafted by local seniors for purchase. Staff members will supervise the small shoppers while Moms and Dads enjoy refreshments in the waiting area.  Free gift-wrapping is included. Mr. and Mrs. Claus will be on hand.

Take in the beauty of Deepwell Farms in St. James and visit the . There will be thirty artisans scattered throughout the decorated 1845 Greek revival style farmhouse featuring original art, stained glass, handmade jewelry, Christmas ornaments, holiday gifts, and more. Complementary hot cocoa and cookies will be served. 


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