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November feels nostalgic along the Great South Bay, as the cool, salty coastal breezes blend with the scent of smoky fireplaces inviting us home. Our latest edition of Great South Bay News honors these cherished autumn traditions.

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TOUCHDOWN! The Rites of Autumn are Celebrated in the November Edition of Great South Bay News

Posted on November 12, 2025

Tuesday, November 11 Veterans Day at Fire Island Lighthouse In appreciation of all the men and women who have served in the United State military branches, Fire Island Lighthouse Preservation Society is offering free tower tours to all veterans during regular operation hours. Fire Island Lighthouse is located at 1 Burma Road on Fire Island. Parking is available at Robert Moses, Field 5. Visit fireislandlighthouse.com for more information.

The Second Week of November: Things Going on Around Town Along the Great South Bay

Posted on November 7, 2025

Thursday, November 6 Movies Turning 50 The Islip Arts Council (IAC) and AARP Long Island present Movies Turning 50, a celebration of classic films turning 50 years old! Enjoy a screening of Tommy at Sayville Movie Theater, 103 Railroad Avenue, Sayville, at 7 p.m. Registration is required; visit isliparts.org for details.

November Begins – Things To Do Over the Week Ahead Along the Great South Bay

Posted on October 30, 2025

General Election Day is scheduled for November 4 this year, with early voting starting on October 25 and ending on November 2. Although 2025 does not include a Presidential Election, a midterm election, or a gubernatorial race, our local officials can greatly influence our lives through their decisions and policies.

Election Day on the Great South Bay: The 2025 Guide

Posted on October 23, 2025

Saturday, October 18 Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Contest The Town of Islip Animal Shelter invites you and your furry friend to a Pet Halloween Costume Contest at the Islip Animal Shelter, 200 South Technology Drive, Central Islip, at 1 p.m. A $5 cash entry fee grants you access to the competition! Donate unused pet costumes to the shelter for the adorable shelter dogs to wear at the event! Please RSVP to animalshelter@Islipny.gov by October 15 to participate!

Get Scary as Halloween Approaches in October

Posted on October 17, 2025

Birdwatching is for everybody, but it’s not always easy. Friends of Connetquot understands that birding truly is for everybody and anybody, regardless of disability or other health concerns. Through education, outreach, and advocacy, Birdability works to ensure the birding community and the outdoors are welcoming, inclusive, safe, and accessible for everybody.

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“Birdability” – The Friends of Connetquot Launches a Birdwatching Initiative Inclusive for All

Posted on October 16, 2025

Directed by Patrick Campbell, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical was performed by a full cast ensemble. The opening act includes 17 songs, and the second act features 10 songs, including the showstopper, Beautiful. The show runs through October 19.

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“Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” at CM Performing Arts Center

Posted on October 12, 2025

Sunday, October 12 Fall Festival & Mourning at the Manor Reel in the fall with a day of activities at Sagtikos Manor, 677 West Montauk Highway, Bay Shore, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy craft demonstrators, sheep shearing, children’s activities, a puppet show, live music, and food vendors. Featured is Mourning at the Manor, a historic reenactment of a Victorian wake. Join in the reenactment of the funeral procession and meet some of the family spirits along the way! Admission: $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, and $6 for children.

Columbus Day Weekend and Beyond: Great South Bay Area Events Through mid-October

Posted on October 10, 2025

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Hello October! Things to Do this Week on Fire Island and around the Great South Bay

Posted on October 3, 2025

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From September to October: Things to Do Around the Great South Bay as Autumn Transitions

Posted on September 26, 2025

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September Still Solid: Things to Do on Fire Island and Around the Great South Bay This Week

Posted on September 19, 2025

The Fire Island beaches look as beautiful as postcards with plentiful dunes and wide expanses, in part due to massive amounts of sand used to replenish them. And summer winds have been shifting sand back to the beach ever since Super Storm Sandy and other storms took big bites out of the shore.

New York State Authorizes $1.7 Billion to Fund Fire Island to Montauk Point Storm Resilience

Posted on September 14, 2025

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