Where to Donate on Long Island This Holiday Season

December 16, 2011 By 1 Comment
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Many businesses and organizations are holding fundraisers & drives this holiday season. Here are some great ways for you and your family to donate this year. Food & Clothing Donations Many Long Islanders are in need of food. Drop off canned or other non-perishable foods at any Long Island McDonald's location through December 30th to benefit Island Harvest. Newman Orthodontics (14 Glen Cove Road, Roslyn - 516.626.2060) is working with Island Harvest to collect non-perishable food … [Read more...]

Holiday Fun: Delicious Creations at Gingerbread University

December 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Things to do with kids on Long Island - Gingerbread University

There is never a shortage of things to do with kids on Long Island. If it is a Sunday in December, it must be time for our family's annual visit to Gingerbread University in Riverhead. There are no entrance exams for this university. Just bring your imagination and get ready to get your hands sticky. As soon as you open your car door, the delicious smell of gingerbread welcomes you. When you check-in, the elf asks what your holiday preference is. There are so many choices of toppings … [Read more...]