East Islip, NY News & Events

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Bryan Frank will take over as acting Connetquot schools superintendent.

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Upcoming Events

Wednesday, August 5

Kayak Nature Tour

Aug8

Tour the Great South Bay by kayak on a guided paddle with an Environmental Educator to see native birds, turtles and more! You must bring your own kayak and lifejacket to attend! Space is very limited.

Where

Heckscher State Park

Heckscher Pkwy.

East Islip, NY

Price

$4, $10 parking

Website

Summer Concert Series: Easy Street

Aug16

Live party/dance/R&B/rock/country music performance by Easy Street, presented by the Islip Arts Council, bring your own chairs and blankets, register

Where

Bayard Cutting Arboretum

440 Montauk Hwy.

Great River, NY

Phone

631-888-3525

Price

$8 parking fee

Website

Travel Snacks - Eastern Sicily, Italy

Aug28

Join Savvy Sightseer Jeanne Schnupp on a journey to Sicily, the Mediterranean's largest island. Its at-tractions showcase the diverse civilizations that have influenced it throughout history – including African, Arab, Greek, Spanish, Austrian, French, Turkish, British, and Viking cultures

Where

East Islip Public Library

381 E. Main St.

East Islip, NY

Phone

631-581-9200

Price

free

Website

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