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Upcoming Events

Rockin' Around the Holidays

Dec14

The Nina Et Cetera Band will perform holiday tunes, register

Where

West Islip Public Library

3 Higbie Ln.

West Islip, NY

Phone

631-661-7080

Price

free

The Heart of Long Island Chorus

Dec14

The Heart of Long Island Chorus will perform holiday favorites

Where

East Islip Public Library

381 E. Main St.

East Islip, NY

Phone

631-581-9200

Price

free

Website
eipl.org

Christmas Concert

Dec14

Concert and sing-along performed by a 24-piece orchestra, guest singers and the children of the I Am School, hot chocolate and cookies at 5:30 p.m., concert starts at 6:30 p.m

Where

Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church

117 Carlton Ave.

Islip Terrace, NY

Phone

631-581-1710

Price

free

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