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Although we are Bellport.com, we really cover the area from Brookhaven Hamlet, to East Patchogue, to Yaphank, usually known as the "South Country" area. This is a wonderful area of Long Island and the country to either visit or live. Our job, at Bellport.com, is to let you know what's going on.

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What's New On Bellport.com

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South Country School Board Final Election Results		More New Letters to the Editor Posted		Upcoming BBHS Events
Eileen Green Posts Homes for Sale in Bellport Village		"Workers Without Wheels" Donations Needed		The Bellport Is Now Open On Wednesdays
BHS Class of 1992 20 Year Reunion		Margarita Monday's at Porters on the lane		Bite Back Beach Bugs
Photo Contest Winner Announced		South Country School District News		Bellport Village Now Has Its Own MLS Category
Assemblyman Dean Murray Addresses Local Residents		Follow Us on Facebook		The 4th Gathering Of The Bellport Cash Mob Was Great!

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This Week's Featured Events

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	South Country School Board Elections- Tuesday, May 15th The South Country School District will hold a Vote for its 2012-2013 Budget, as well as an election for new Board Members, Tuesday, May 15th. Voting will take place at the Bellport Middle School (35 Kreamer Street, Bellport) from 7:00am-9:00pm. Click here for more information.
	"Mayday For Mandate" Public Forum - Tuesday, May 15th On Tuesday, May 15th at 11:00am, Legislator Kate Browning will hold a "Mayday for Mandate Relief" Public Forum at the Suffolk County State Legislature's Auditorium in Hauppauge. In Suffolk County, state mandates are the leading factor in a growing deficit that has resulted in 315 layoffs and major cuts to programs. These mandates have only worsened over the last few years due to New York State’s funding cuts and increases to local contributions without relieving local jurisdictions of the mandates tied to the funding. The county is not the only victim. School districts, towns and non-profits are also burdened by growing mandates that are making it impossible to control costs. The “Mayday for Mandate Relief” event is being organized to call on the Council to submit a package of proposals to the Governor and State Legislature. Click here for more information.
	Bellport Village Elections Update – Tuesday, May 15th Tuesday, May 15th will be the last day for candidates to submit their nominating petitions for the upcoming Bellport Village Elections.  Click here for more information.
	Workers Without Wheels- Saturday, May 19th "Workers Without Wheels," a bicycle giveaway to people with a job but no way to get there, will be held on Saturday, May 19th between 9am and noon at the Congregational Church of Patchogue, 95 East Main Street. They need donations of bicycles and money (to buy repair items such as handle bar tape, spokes, inner tubes, etc.) Call the church at 631.475.1235 or email them at office@churchonmainstreet.org for more information.
	The Ultimate Shabbat Service - Saturday, May 19th Join Rabbi Joel Levinson of Temple Beth El in Patchogue at 11:00am on Saturday, May 19th for a Meet, Greet, Learn & Eat! Rabbi Levinson will be teaching one prayer, one song & a short Torah lesson, followed by a “nosh.” Judaism CAN be easy; come give it a try! This program is FREE. Click here for more information.
	Veterans Enrollment Day- Saturday, May 19th Legislator Kate Browning has secured the participation of LIPA representatives at the Saturday, May 19th veterans enrollment event to be held at the Mastic Beach Fire House from 9:00am-3:00pm. The event is being run by Veterans Affairs (VA) in conjunction with Mastic Beach Village and will be one of the largest events of its kind in Suffolk County to assist veterans. Furthering the legislator’s long term working relationship with Disabled American Veterans (DAV), Legislator Browning has been helping the DAV to inform veterans about a little known and seldom used benefit to disabled veterans and surviving spouses. LIPA’s “Household Assistance Rate” program, which provides a reduction in the Delivery & System Charges portion of the veteran’s bill, is another important benefit that many veterans are unaware of. LIPA has agreed to provide application assistance to qualified veterans that are not currently enrolled in the program. Click here for more information.
	The Brookhaven Free Library Celebrates Its Centennial - Sunday, May 20th One hundred years ago this May a small group of women met at 285 Beaver Dam Road to discuss the possible formation of a suffrage club. After discussion, it was decided that a Library Club would be more helpful to the community, and so, the Fireplace Library Club was formed. The club grew and changed with time, was granted a charter, and became the Brookhaven Free Library. They have grown from a private club of 63 members and 500 books, to an active, modern, Public Library with over 30,000 volumes and almost 5,000 registered cardholders. We are proud of our library, the services they provide, and of our supportive community. We hope you will come and share in the festivities on Sunday, May 20th, from 1:00pm-4:00pm, as they celebrate this important milestone in our history. They will have music, food and drink, as well as historical presentations and artifacts on hand. Their community-created quilt will be revealed, along with lots of other fun events. Click here for more information.
	Village Board Meeting- Monday, May 21st The next Village Board Meeting will be held on Monday, May 21st at 7:00pm at the Community Center. Click here for more information.
This Week's South Country School District Featured Events Weekly South Country School District Featured Events are now listed in our Family Section!
This Week In Bellport
*South Country Library are Noted in Green. *Brookhaven Free Library Events are Noted in Blue. All Children's Library and South Country School District weekly events are now listed in the Family Section.
Date Event Place Time Tues 15 Bellport Village Elections- Last day for candidates to submit their nominating petitions. Click for more details.     Tues 15 South Country School District Budget Vote. Click for more details. Bellport Middle School, 35 Kreamer Street, Bellport 7:00am-9:00pm Tues 15 South Bay Art Association Sketch Group. Click for more details. Community Center 10:00am-12:30pm Tues 15 "Mayday For Mandate Relief." Click for more details. Suffolk County State Legislature's Auditorium, Hauppauge 11:00am Tues 15 Bridge Club. Click for more details. South Country Library 1:00pm-3:30pm Tues 15 Tuesday Afternoon At The Movies. This Week's Movie is "Albert Nobbs." Click for more details. Brookhaven Library 2:00pm Tues 15 Village Yoga Class. Click for more details. Parish Hall, Christ Episcopal Church 4:15pm-5:30pm Tues 15 Village Yoga Class. Click for more details. Parish Hall, Christ Episcopal Church 6:15pm-7:30pm Tues 15 Bellport Camera Club Meeting. Click for more details. Mary Hughes Memorial Cottage at Mary Immaculate Church, corner of Maple Street and Brown's Lane (enter from rear of parking lot) 7:00pm Wed 16 Mah Jongg. Click for more details. South Country Library 10:00am-12:00pm Wed 16 Live Music At Porters On The Lane. Click for more details. Porters On The Lane, 19 Bellport Lane, Bellport   Thurs 17 Live Music At Porters On The Lane. Click for more details. Porters On The Lane, 19 Bellport Lane, Bellport   Thurs 17 Village Yoga Class. Click for more details. Parish Hall, Christ Episcopal Church 9:30am-10:45am Thurs 17 Chair Yoga Class. Click for more details. Parish Hall, Christ Episcopal Church 11:15am-12:15pm Thurs 17 South Country Library Presents "Thursday Afternoon At The Movies." This Week's Movie is "One For The Money." Click for more details. South Country Library 2:00pm Thurs 17 Live Music At The Bellport Restaurant. Click for more details. The Bellport, 159 South Country Road, Bellport 9:00pm Fri 18 Live Music At Porters On The Lane. Click for more details. Porters On The Lane, 19 Bellport Lane, Bellport   Sat 19 "Workers Without Wheels" Bicycle Giveaway. Click for more details. Congregational Church of Patchogue, 95 East Main Street, Patchogue 9:00am-Noon Sat 19 Veterans Enrollment Event. Click for more details. Mastic Beach Fire House 9:00am-3:00pm Sat 19 The Ultimate Shabbat Service. Click for more details. Temple Beth El, 45 Oak Street, Patchogue 11:00am Sat 19 Live Music At Porters On The Lane. Click for more details. Porters On The Lane, 19 Bellport Lane, Bellport   Sun 20 The Brookhaven Library Celebrates Its Centennial. Click for more details. Brookhaven Free Library, 273 Beaver Dam Road, Brookhaven 1:00pm-4:00pm Sun 20 Film Screening, "Opera In Cinema: La Boheme." Plaza Cinema & Media Arts Center, 20 Terry Street, Patchogue 2:30pm Mon 21 Bellport Village Board Meeting Community Center 7:00pm

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