For millions of people, the most magical time of the year begins in December and lasts into March. Though December is often characterized as the holiday season, it also marks the start of winter. WinterFest is a celebration of this festive time, and there are events to enjoy across North
Even though it may have been many weeks since the nation collectively adjusted their clocks to “fall back,” now that the holiday twinkle lights that illuminated homes and businesses have been put away, mid-winter darkness may seem even more apparent. The hours of daylight are incrementally increasing, but with the sun still setting relatively early, […]
Winter is a busy time of year for college students. Come December, students are preparing for the holidays at the same time that they’re entering the final leg of the fall semester. Once grades are in, resident students head to their respective homes away from campus for a few weeks or more before the spring […]
Photo courtesy of North Shore Animal League America North Shore Animal League America, the world’s largest no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization, aims to ensure those planning to add an animal to their families during the holidays have as much information as possible to help make the experience of bringing a new pet into one’s […]
Photos courtesy of Bayport-Blue Point School District On Dec. 16, the Bayport-Blue Point School District’s SEL Committee and the Bayport-Blue Point High School’s Wellness Club hosted the second annual BBP Community and Cocoa 5K Fun Run/Walk. To open the race, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Timothy Hearney said, “This event is yet another example of how […]
Pictured: The Sanford H. Calhoun High School football team. Photo courtesy of the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District Sanford H. Calhoun High School’s football team was one of two programs to win the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Fall 2023 Community Service Challenge. The team spent their season evolving into community advocates […]
Pictured: Lockhart Elementary School presented its annual donation to the Make-A-Wish Foundation on Dec. 22. From left are student council adviser Diane Bacheller, Assistant Principal Louisa Vecchione, wish granter Joan Siedlecki and Principal Michael DeLuca, along with fifth grade student council members Nora Hassanein, Cristian Renda and Robert Holzaefel. Photos courtesy
Photo courtesy of Connetquot Central School District The Connetquot High School marching band, kickline and color guard made their annual appearance in the Philadelphia Holiday Parade. The band had the honor of being the last performing group in the parade, ushering in Santa Claus.