Saturday, December 14, 2024
The Freeport Community Band will host its annual Holiday Soirée at the Freeport Memorial Library on Dec. 13, featuring festive music, dancing, and a sing-along for the whole community.
The Freeport-Merrick Rotary Club joined Angela’s House to host the 12th annual holiday party, bringing joy to 500 families caring for medically frail children with food, gifts, and festive activities.
Freeport’s annual Holiday Boat Parade returned to the Nautical Mile on Saturday evening, featuring dazzling boats, tree-lighting ceremonies, and festive fun for families and visitors.
Margarete Helene Behr, a longtime Freeport resident known for her dedication to family, faith, and community, passed away peacefully on Dec. 3, 2024, at the age of 90.
Christopher McBride, head of the South Shore Eco Rotary, raised concerns about persistent hazards and debris at the Brookside Preserve following the group’s final cleanup and inspection of 2024.
A fire that started in a two-story mixed use building on Broadway by Rosedale Avenue near 1 a.m. on Dec. 5 has displaced 17 people.
Freeport’s Moore 4 You Community Development Center hosted its second annual “Giving U Moore on Thanksgiving” event, serving over 150 meals and wellness bags to individuals and families in need, while fostering a sense of community and belonging.
Students and staff from Freeport’s Archer Street and Bayview Avenue elementary schools raised over $4,000 for the American Red Cross and Make-a-Wish Foundation during their annual Turkey Trot events, embodying the spirit of Thanksgiving.
Perfecting Faith Church in Freeport welcomed 300 guests to its 15th annual Thanksgiving feast, providing fine dining, free shopping, and haircuts in a heartfelt celebration of community and gratitude.
The annual Holiday Boat Parade, a cherished Freeport tradition, will light up the Nautical Mile on Saturday evening, Dec. 7, featuring festive tree lightings, decorated vessels, and community celebrations.
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