The "Family" section of Bellport.com is a new resource for families in the South Country area, including Bellport, Brookhaven, East Patchogue and the surrounding areas. Here you'll find information on goods, services, activities and events all geared toward families!

This section is a "work in progress" so please tell us what you think! If you think of something that you'd like to see us add here, drop us an email and let us know. We look forward to hearing from you!

 

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Bellport.com Family Sections

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Family News		This Week's Featured Family Events		Babysitter/Nanny/Tutor Services
Family Classifieds		Brookhaven Free Library Children's Dept		South Country Library Children's Dept
Local Youth Sports		Ho Hum Beach Ferry Schedule		South Country School District
		South Country School District 2011/2012 Calendar

 

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Family News

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"Race to Nowhere" FREE Movie Screening

Date: Thursday, February 16th
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Bellport High School, 205 Beaver Dam Road, Brookhaven

Please join the Bellport High School PTSA for a FREE Screening of the movie “Race to Nowhere,” a film by Vicki Abeles. Don’t miss this movie about “The Dark Side of America’s Achievement Culture.” This film will challenge all members of the community as "A call to mobilize families, educators, and policy makers to challenge current assumptions on how to best prepare our youth to become healthy, bright, contributing and leading citizens.” Are you concerned about the pressures being placed on our students from a young age through high school? Do you understand what state requirements and assessments are and how your child is affected? Join them for the screening and conversation and learn more. Screening will be held Thursday February 16th at 7:00pm at Bellport High School 205 Beaver Dam Road, Brookhaven.

 

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January and February South Country Library Programs Posted

The South Country Library has released its list of events for January and February. Registration for adult programs is immediate and ongoing unless otherwise noted.

Registration for children's programs has changed. You can now register for monthly programs during first week of each month and there is a limit of two programs per child during the first week. The Library hopes that monthly registrations will increase program availability to more families and cut down on unforeseen schedule conflicts.

In-person or online registration for January children's programs starts Monday, January 2nd at 9:30am. February program registration starts Wednesday, February 1st at 9:30am. Phone registration begins at 2:00pm on either day. Registration is limited to two programs per child initially; unlimited beginning Monday, January 9th or Wednesday, February 8th.

Click here for descriptions of the upcoming programs.

 

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Brookhaven Free Library December, January and February Programs Posted

The Brookhaven Free Library has released its list of programs for December, January and February. Many events do require advanced registration, so sign-up soon! Registration for all adult, YA and December children's programs begins on Monday, December 5th. Registration for January and February children's programs begins on Tuesday, January 3rd.. For the first week of registration, only members of Brookhaven Library can register. After the first week, anyone with a Suffolk county library card can register. You can either come to the library or call them to register. Click here for the full Winter Program List.

 

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Non-Profit Baby Pantry Now Available

"Lil Angel Boutique" is a non-profit, volunteer committee of Christ Episcopal Church whom maintains a baby pantry. They provide emergency supplies to those families with children from birth to 4 years of age who are in need of basic resources. Their intended outcome is to supply comprehensive support to those families by supplying them with basic baby items so their children's physical, social, psychological and material needs are met. Their hours of operation are: Thursdays from 10:00am-11:00am by appointments only. Please call 631-286-0299.

Donations are always welcome. Suggested items: disposable diapers/ wipes/age appropriate toys/books/safety items/clothes/high chairs/port-a-crib/strollers etc. Items must meet current safety regulations. Monetary donations are also accepted. Supported by a grant from Episcopal Charities of Long Island.

 

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This Week's Featured Family Events

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	Bellport.com's Acoustic Jam – Friday, February 3rd Do you like to sing? Do you like to play, or listen to, the guitar, banjo, harmonica, mandolin, or any other instrument from the long list of acoustic instruments? Come on out and play with your friends and neighbors this Friday evening, February 3rd from 7:00pm-10:00pm in the Bellport Community Center on Bell Street for an evening of folk, blues and old timey acoustic music! Don't forget to bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to one of our area food banks! Our local food banks work very hard to meet the needs of our community. These tough times are making it even harder for them. Please help us help others! Click here for more information.
This Week's South Country School District Featured Events
	PTA Meetings The South Country School District PTA Council will hold a meeting on Monday, January 30th at 7:00pm at Central Offices. The Frank P. Long Intermediate School PTA will hold a meeting on Thursday, February 2nd at 1:30pm.
	Board Of Education Meeting- Wednesday, February 1st The South Country School District Board of Education will hold a meeting on Wednesday, February 1st at 7:00pm at South Haven School, 2714 Montauk Highway, Brookhaven. Click here for more information.

South Country Library Events: South Country Library Events are listed in GREEN on the calendar. New Registration Procedures: Advance Registration is required for programs for ALL Children's programs, unless otherwise noted. Please contact the South Country Library to register for these events.

Brookhaven Library Events: Brookhaven Library Events are listed in BLUE on the calendar. Unless otherwise noted, Brookhaven Library events do not require Advance Registration. Please contact the Brookhaven Library to register for any events that require advanced registration.

South Country School District Events: South Country School District Events are listed in BROWN on the calendar.

Date Event Place Time Mon 30 PTA Council Meeting Central Offices 7:00pm Thurs 2 Frank P. Long - PTA Meeting. Click for more details. Frank P. Long Intermediate School, 599 Brookhaven Ave., Bellport 1:30pm Fri 3 Bellport.com's Folk, Blues, and Old Timey Acoustic Music Jam. Click for more details. Bellport Community Center 7:00pm-10:00pm