30 LONGISLANDPRESS.COM • DECEMBER 2021
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‘DO THIS’ FOR A CAUSE
CHAMPIONS FOR CHARITY
Supporting your community has never
been so easy. A quick shopping trip can
help provide essential services to those
challenged by hunger, homelessness,
and profound poverty. The Interfaith
Nutrition Network (INN) serves homeless
Still Here for Long Island.
Still Here for You.
YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
and hungry Long Islanders; 25%
of the proceeds from your purchases
will go to those who are struggling.
Americana Manhasset Mall, 2060
Northern Blvd., Manhasset. the-inn.
org Dec. 2-Dec 4.
DOG RESCUE FUNDRAISER
Enjoy fresh meatballs and a paint night
to support pets who have nowhere to go.
All donations from the Starstruck Snowman
Wine Bottle with Fairy Lights Paint
Nite go directly to Remember Me Rescue,
assuring that these pets will never
be forgotten. That Meetball Place, 54 W.
Main St., Patchogue. eventbrite.com/e/
dog-rescue-fundraiser-at-that-meetballin
patchogue-tickets-199374944827
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on our continued services including virtual and telecounseling.
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Donate Today at FCALI.org
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$28-$58. 7 p.m. Dec 8.
JINGLE BELL 5K RUN
Throw on your ugliest sweater, lace up
your best jingle boots, and get ready to
run for a worthy cause. This Jingle Bell
Run will be honoring locals battling
arthritis while raising funds and awareness
for America’s #1 cause of disability.
All proceeds will be going to the Arthritis
Foundation. Hofstra University, 1000
Hempstead Tpke., Hempstead. events.
longisland.com/jingle-bell-5k-run-arthritis
foundation.html $35. 9 a.m. Dec. 11.
FESTIVAL OF GAMES
Cradle Con and the Long Island Retro
Game Expo have teamed up for a
holiday-themed shopping and gaming
extravaganza to support the Cradle of
Aviation Museum’s Preservation and
Education Programs. Support local
businesses while planning for a brighter
future. Cradle of Aviation Museum,
Charles Lindbergh Blvd., Garden City.
cradleofaviation.org $15-$20. 10 a.m.
Dec. 11.
TOY + BASIC NEEDS DRIVE
North Fork Brewing Co. is partnering
with New York’s Ronald McDonald
House and Mike Van Houten Jr. to
collect toys and basic needs items. Enjoy
one free pour and a photo op with
Mike’s Local Legend #3 Riverhead
race car with your donation of a new,
unwrapped toy or item. North Fork
Brewing Co., 24 E. 2nd St., Riverhead.
facebook.com/events/north-fork-brewing
co/annual-toy-drive-basic-needsdrive/
214061664026921 Free. Noon Dec. 11.
TPATCHOGUE
HOLIDAY BAR CRAWL
End this holiday season with a good
time and a great cause. Take some shots
and share pints while raising money
for the Kris Kringle Fund. The Kris
Kringle mission is to aid families who
have experienced a setback in their
lives. This cause is more important
than ever aft er this past year. Drink,
be merry, and support your neighbors
in need. PeraBell Food Bar, 69 E. Main
St., Patchogue. eventbrite.com/e/patchogue
holiday-bar-crawl-122321-tickets
212632749277 $25. 4 p.m. Dec. 23.
-Andrew Mercogliano
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