Thursday, October 1, 2026
Cruising to Bermuda
Long Beach VFW Post 1384 is sponsoring a seven-day cruise to Bermuda on the Norwegian Dawn out of New York City on May 16, 2010. Prices start at $813 per person (includes all taxes) and a premium liquor package add on is available. A deposit of $250 per person holds your spot. For information call 608-0568.
Military ball
The American Legion of Long Beach is holding its annual military ball at Temple Avodah, at 3050 Oceanside Rd. in Oceanside. Cocktail hour starts at 6:30 on Oct. 8. For information and tickets, call John Radin Sr. at 431-5192 or Ely Altarac at 432-8197.
Call for Independent film and video
submissions
Film submissions are now being accepted for the Second Annual Artists in Partnership (AIP) SocialCinema Festival in Long Beach. This year's theme is "Reel Fears: What's So Scary About Differences?" AIP seeks original, independent short films (maximum 60 minutes) that explore differences between individuals, groups, communities and nations and the fear these differences can elicit. Special division will showcase work created by 7th-12th graders. Festival dates are Oct. 30, 31 and Nov. 1. Details regarding entry fees, guidelines, and awards may be found at www.aip-arts.org. For information, call Susan at (516) 432-6342 or Johanna at (516) 456-9902, or e-mail them at aip4arts@gmail.com.
Photos needed for city calendar
The City of Long Beach is looking for photography enthusiasts to submit horizontal photos of the the ocean, bay, beachfront, streets, summer, winter, spring and fall for it 2010 calendar. The deadline for submissions is Oct. 22. The photos should be submitted in high resolution JPEGs or PNGs to info@longbeachny.org. Photos can also be dropped off or mailed to the public relations office at Long Beach City Hall, at 1 W. Chester St., Room 502, by 4 p.m. on Oct. 22.
Volunteer at soup kitchen
The Long Beach Soup Kitchen seeks highly-skilled, fast paced, energetic volunteers that are pleasant, caring, and courteous to do food prep, cook, serve and clean up crews. Volunteers are also needed for the following positions: coordinator, fundraising coordinator and food coordinator. For information contact Jeanette Lukas at 486-8506 ext. 139 or jlukas@the-inn.org.
Donate cell phones
The Lions Club of Long Beach is sponsoring an ongoing cell phone drive to collect phones to provide service men and women with free calling cards to stay in touch with their loved ones. Drop off your used cell phones at the following locations:Citibank on E. Park Avenue; Laurel Cleaners on W. Park Ave. & Laurelton Blvd.; The Whales Tale and Joe Sinona Realty, both on West Beech Street in the West End. For information, call Joe Sinona at 897-2700.
Chamber dinner dance
The Long Beach Chamber of Commerce will hold its 46th annual dinner dance at at Sands Atlantic Beach on Nov. 1 The Edmund A. Buscemi Public Service Award will be given to Nassau County Executive Thomas R. Suozzi.
