Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Oceanside Community Service (OCS) continued its decades-long tradition of giving with its annual Turkey Shoot at Oceanside High School on Nov. 26, providing Thanksgiving meals to over 87 families in need. Partnering with the high school’s student government, volunteers prepared and delivered food baskets totaling 8,000 to 10,000 pounds, including turkeys, produce, and holiday staples.
The Oceanside Fire Department hosted its first awards ceremony since before the pandemic, honoring dozens of firefighters for their heroic actions in life-threatening emergencies over the past year. Firefighters were recognized for saving lives in severe fires, vehicle extrications, and even a choking victim, as well as for their unwavering commitment to protecting one another.
Three Oceanside High School seniors are making prom dreams accessible for all through their DECA project, “Project Prom.” Inspired by the financial challenges prom poses for some families, the trio set out to collect at least 100 prom dresses and accessories for underprivileged teens in nearby communities.
Mike Graham, a 20-year veteran of the Oceanside Fire Department and a decade-long Fire Commissioner, is seeking re-election to continue serving the community.
The Oceanside High School Class of 1984 hosted their 43rd annual Turkey Bowl on Saturday at the football field of Oceanside School Six, a tradition dating back to their 9th-grade days in the early 1980s.
The Theatre Guild of Oceanside, in partnership with the Oceanside Department of Community Activities, presents the timeless musical Oklahoma! on December 7 at 8 p.m. and December 8 at 2 p.m. at Oceanside School Six.
A Change.org petition titled Demanding Accountability and Safety from Guardian Bus Company has garnered over 530 signatures, as Oceanside residents call for urgent safety reforms following several concerning incidents.
An Oceanside High School alumnus has embarked on a journey of intellectual discovery by releasing his latest book, My Fabulous Fascist Summer. Motivated by concerns about the rise of authoritarianism in the U.S., Gruber traveled overland from Lisbon to Istanbul, engaging with historians, journalists, artists, and everyday citizens to explore the roots and consequences of fascism in Europe.
Oceanside High School art students recently took a creative journey to the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City. Led by art teachers Kathryn Thiel and Nanci Nigro, the field trip included students from the Cartooning and Photo III classes, providing them an opportunity to engage with world-class exhibits and expand their artistic perspectives.
Island Park residents are pushing back against a 20-year PILOT agreement for the Ocean Avenue Marina project. Developer John Vitale plans to transform a 3.58-acre site on Waterfront Boulevard into a 117-unit luxury apartment complex. Opponents argue the lengthy tax break would exacerbate financial challenges stemming from the 2022 LIPA tax settlement, which has already reduced the district’s tax base by 45%.
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Small Business Saturday is Nov. 30. Created in 2010, this annual date is both a celebration and a promotion, dedicated to supporting mom-and-pop businesses and encouraging consumers to shop locally. …
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