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A scene from the WMHO's 45th annual Holiday Festival. Photo by Rita J. Egan
A scene from the WMHO's 45th annual Holiday Festival. Photo by Rita J. Egan
A scene from the WMHO's 45th annual Holiday Festival. Photo by Rita J. Egan
2025 Miss Suffolk County International Devin Walsh standing with Firefighter Charlie. Photo by Rita J. Egan
A scene from the WMHO's 45th annual Holiday Festival. Photo by Rita J. Egan
A scene from the WMHO's 45th annual Holiday Festival. Photo by Rita J. Egan
A scene from the WMHO's 45th annual Holiday Festival. Photo by Rita J. Egan
A scene from the WMHO's 45th annual Holiday Festival. Photo by Rita J. Egan
A scene from the WMHO's 45th annual Holiday Festival. Photo by Rita J. Egan
A scene from the WMHO's 45th annual Holiday Festival. Photo by Rita J. Egan
A scene from the WMHO's 45th annual Holiday Festival. Photo by Rita J. Egan
A scene from the WMHO's 45th annual Holiday Festival. Photo by Rita J. Egan

By Rita J. Egan

Thousands felt the holiday joy throughout Stony Brook Village Center on Dec. 8 as the Ward Melville Heritage Organization presented its 45th Annual Holiday Festival.

The free event featured a visit from Santa Claus, who arrived on an antique fire truck, followed by the jolly elf sitting for a few hours listening to children’s gift wishes and taking photos. The Legends & Spies Puppet Procession kicked off at 2:15 p.m., as handlers held puppets of local heroes, such as Culper Spy Ring members Major Benjamin Tallmadge and Caleb Brewster, prominent shipbuilder Jonas Smith and philanthropists Ward and Dorothy Melville. The Ward Melville High School Marching Band led the procession.

The day also included performances from The School of Rock ‘n Roll Choir, the St. James Junior Choir, Roseland Dance Studio and the Celestial Singers Holiday Carolers. WALK 97.5 FM provided music and Steppin’ Out Ponies hosted a petting zoo in the inner courtyard.

The festivities ended with a performance by the Bethel AME Choir and a tree-lighting ceremony on the Village Green.

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Santa will arrive at the Stony Brook Post Office at 2 p.m. Photo couertesy of WMHO

Join the Ward Melville Heritage Organization (WMHO) for a magical day as its 45th Annual Holiday Festival returns to the Stony Brook Village Center, 111 Main St., Stony Brook on Sunday, Dec. 8, from noon to 6 p.m. Free and open to all, this community celebration will bring music, performances, and heartwarming holiday cheer.

Festivalgoers can look forward to the WMHO Youth Corps’ Santa Fund Scavenger Hunt, where participants compete for Stony Brook Village Center gift certificates and other prizes, with all proceeds supporting local families in need through the Santa Fund.

The festivities will kick off with a performance by The School of Rock Rock n’ Roll Choir at 1 p.m. The St. James Junior Choir will perform at the Stony Brook Post Office at 1:30 p.m., setting a festive tone for Santa’s grand arrival. At 2 p.m., Santa will arrive on an antique firetruck to greet children and will be available for photos until 4:45 p.m. 

The festival’s signature Legends & Spies Puppet Procession will begin at 2:15 p.m., parading through Stony Brook Village and led by the Ward Melville High School Marching Band. The procession will be followed by a holiday performance from Roseland Dance Studio at 3pm. WALK 97.5 will be in Inner Court from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., where holiday music will play alongside the Steppin’ Out Ponies petting zoo, who will be in Inner Court from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Throughout the day, visitors can explore the Holiday Tree Festival, casting votes for their favorite decorated trees. Ballots are available in all village shops and establishments. Visitors can also enjoy the festive holiday train display in the window of Wiggs Opticians.

The Celestial Singers Holiday Carolers will perform throughout the village from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. After 4 p.m, they will perform at the Holiday tree until 5 p.m.

The festival will close with a performance by the Bethel AME Choir, leading into the grand tree lighting ceremony at 5:30 p.m. Santa will return on a festive float, joined by local children, to light the holiday tree on the Village Green.

This year’s Holiday Festival is sponsored by ACM Wealth, Damianos Realty Group, GSE Dynamics, Renewal by Andersen, BUDCO Enterprises, Amazon Fresh, Optimum, Three Village Dads Foundation, Three Village Chamber of Commerce, PWR Financial Group, and TEB North Country Car Care.

For more information , call 631-751-2244

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Stony Brook Village Center
Stony Brook Village Center
Stony Brook Village Center

Stony Brook Village Center invites the community to celebrate the start of the holiday shopping season with a free, festive Black Friday event on Friday, November 29.

Throughout the day, visitors can enjoy exclusive deals from shops across the open-air village, while a lineup of family-friendly activities adds to the holiday cheer.

From 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm, the Steppin’ Out Ponies Petting Zoo will set up in front of D.K. Brothers. This experience offers guests the chance to feed and interact with a variety of animals, providing a delightful break from shopping.

To add to the holiday ambiance, The Celestial Holiday Carolers will perform live from 1:30pm to 3:30pm throughout the Village Center. Shoppers can expect holiday favorites and seasonal classics that will set the perfect holiday mood for a memorable day in Stony Brook.

For more information about Black Friday in Stony Brook Village, visitstonybrookvillage.com or call (631) 751-2244.

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Photo courtesy of WMHO

The Ward Melville Heritage Organization (WMHO) has announced the return of its 45th Annual Holiday Tree Competition to Stony Brook Village. 

This festive event invites community members, organizations, and businesses to showcase their creativity by decorating one of 40 premium balsam trees, which will line the walkways of the open-air Stony Brook Village Center.

The decorated trees will be on display from December 4 through January 2, creating a holiday atmosphere for all to enjoy. The public is invited to view the trees and cast their votes for their favorite from Wednesday, December 4 to Friday, December 20. The tree with the most votes will win a $150 gift certificate to be redeemed at any of Stony Brook Village’s shops and restaurants.

Due to the limited number of trees, early registration is encouraged. Registration forms can be picked up at any of the shops in Stony Brook Village or downloaded from the Events section on the Stony Brook Village Center website. Completed forms, along with a $47 entry fee, should be returned by Wednesday, November 25 to Ward Melville Heritage Organization – P.O. Box 572, Stony Brook, NY 11790.

For more information about the Holiday Tree Competition, please contact the WMHO office at 631-751-2244 or visit stonybrookvillage.com or wmho.org.

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Scene from the 34th annual WMHO Halloween Festival. Photo from WMHO
Scene from the 34th annual WMHO Halloween Festival. Photo from WMHO
Scene from the 34th annual WMHO Halloween Festival. Photo from WMHO
Scene from the 34th annual WMHO Halloween Festival. Photo from WMHO
Scene from the 34th annual WMHO Halloween Festival. Photo from WMHO
Scene from the 34th annual WMHO Halloween Festival. Photo from WMHO
Scene from the 34th annual WMHO Halloween Festival. Photo from WMHO
Scene from the 34th annual WMHO Halloween Festival. Photo from WMHO
Scene from the 34th annual WMHO Halloween Festival. Photo from WMHO
Scene from the 34th annual WMHO Halloween Festival. Photo from WMHO
Scene from the 34th annual WMHO Halloween Festival. Photo from WMHO
Scene from the 34th annual WMHO Halloween Festival. Photo from WMHO
Scene from the 34th annual WMHO Halloween Festival. Photo from WMHO
Scene from the 34th annual WMHO Halloween Festival. Photo from WMHO
Scene from the 34th annual WMHO Halloween Festival. Photo from WMHO
Scene from the 34th annual WMHO Halloween Festival. Photo from WMHO
Scene from the 34th annual WMHO Halloween Festival. Photo from WMHO
Scene from the 34th annual WMHO Halloween Festival. Photo from WMHO
Scene from the 34th annual WMHO Halloween Festival. Photo from WMHO
Scene from the 34th annual WMHO Halloween Festival. Photo from WMHO
Scene from the 34th annual WMHO Halloween Festival. Photo from WMHO
Scene from the 34th annual WMHO Halloween Festival. Photo from WMHO

The Ward Melville Heritage Organization (WMHO) celebrated Halloween with its 34th Annual Halloween Festival, held on October 31st from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Stony Brook Village Center. This year’s festival brought families and visitors together to experience Halloween festivities in a fun and welcoming atmosphere. Guests of all ages enjoyed live music provided by WALK 97.5, trick-or-treating throughout the Village Center, and dancing with Monster Merlin.

This event was sponsored by Suffolk Center for Speech and Myofunctional Therapy, Optimum, News 12 Long Island, Green Towers Group, Amazon Fresh, Apple Bank, Goldfish Swim School, Dr. Rocco Morelli, and Dr. Robert Quilty.

During the event, WMHO announced the winners of their highly anticipated 34th Annual Scarecrow Competition, which showcased impressive scarecrow designs across three categories: Professional, Adult & Family, and Children. The winners are as follows:

  • Category A – Professional
    • 1st Place: #300 – The Headless Horseman
    • 2nd Place: #101 – The Village Medium
  • Category B – Adult & Family
    • 1st Place: #108 – Beetlejuice
    • 2nd Place: #304 – Sistaaahs!
    • 3rd Place: #112 – Believe in Magic
  • Category C – Children
    • 1st Place: #202 – Duck Pond Scarecrow
    • 2nd Place: #105 – Lego Master
    • 3rd Place: #207 – The Rainbow Fish
For more information about upcoming events and programs, visit WMHO’s website at www.wmho.org.

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Take part in this year's WMHO Scarecrow Competition. Photo courtesy of WMHO

Fall is almost here, and so is the Ward Melville Heritage Organization’s Annual Scarecrow Competition! This will be the 34th year that the spooky and silly six-foot creations will adorn the pathways of picturesque Stony Brook Village Center for visitors to enjoy while they shop.

Photo courtesy of WMHO

Registration is currently underway to craft and display a one-of-a-kind scarecrow masterpiece. The competition is open to everyone—whether you’re part of a Girl or Boy Scout troop, a local business, a family, or an individual. 

You can pick up a registration form at any of the shops in Stony Brook Village, or visit wmho.org or stonybrookvillage.com to download the form. Return the completed registration form with the entry fee of $30 by Sept. 23.

The public will vote for their favorite scarecrows by picking up a ballot at any of the shops and restaurants at the Stony Brook Village Center from Sept. 30 to Oct. 25 with exciting cash prizes up for grabs. Winners will be announced during the WMHO’s Halloween Festival on Oct. 31. 

For more information, please call the WMHO at 631-751-2244.

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Ron Gonzales

Stony Brook Village Center has announced that RJG Consulting Group has been recognized by Inc. Magazine’s prestigious 2024 Inc. 5000 list. The list highlights the fastest-growing private companies in America. RJG Consulting Group has earned an impressive rank of No. 3080 overall and is celebrated as No. 3 among Long Island IT service providers.

Located at 97R Main Street, RJG Consulting Group has proudly made Stony Brook Village its home for the past six years. They are known for helping businesses succeed with smart solutions. They specialize in cloud computing, cybersecurity, networking, and systems administration. RJG Consulting Group’s focus on these areas helps their clients stay ahead in the fast-moving tech world.

 “Making the Inc. 5000 list is not just a testament to our growth—it’s a reflection of our team’s relentless drive to innovate, adapt, and lead with purpose. This achievement is a milestone, but our journey of impact is only just beginning,” said Ron Gonzales, owner of RJG Consulting Group.

 For more information about RJG Consulting Group, you can visit rjggroup.com or call 631-828-5033.

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The Liverpool Shuffle will hold a free concert in Stony Brook Village on June 30.

Rescheduled from June 30, The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) will hold a free concert entitled “Beatles on the Balcony” featuring The Liverpool Shuffle (a popular Long Island based Beatles tribute band) on Sunday, July 28 starting at 2 p.m. at LIMEHOF’s Stony Brook museum location, 97 Main Street, Stony Brook.

“The Beatles have multiple ties to Long Island, from their concerts at Forest Hills Tennis Stadium (1964) and Shea Stadium (1966), to John Lennon’s residency in Cold Spring Harbor in 1979 (the summer before his murder), Paul McCartney’s current home in the Hamptons, and Paul and Ringo’s continued performances at venues across Long Island,” said LIMEHOF Chairman Ernie Canadeo. “We are excited that the first concert held on our balcony follows in the tradition of the Beatles legendary last live concert for the “Let It Be” sessions, held on the rooftop of Apple Corps.”

This is the first free concert from the LIMEHOF balcony and will be viewable from the parking lot. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. For details on this and upcoming events please visit https://www.limusichalloffame.org/museum/

About LIMEHOF

Founded in 2004, the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the idea that Long Island’s musical and entertainment heritage is an important resource to be celebrated and preserved for future generations. The organization, which encompasses New York State’s Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, and Kings (Brooklyn) Counties, was created as a place of community that inspires and explores Long Island music and entertainment in all its forms.  In 2022, LIMEHOF opened its first Hall of Fame building location in Stony Brook, New York. To date, the organization has inducted more than 130 musicians and music industry executives, and offers education programs, scholarships, and awards to Long Island students and educators.

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Sweetbriar Nature Center heads to Stony Brook Village for a Pop-Up Saturday event on July 13. File photo by Serena Carpino

The Ward Melville Heritage Organization (WMHO) has announced the return of Pop–Up Saturdays in Stony Brook Village! This six-part series of family-friendly events will take place every Saturday from July 13 to August 17, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Filled with animals, music, art, and magic, these events promise fun for all ages and will be held rain or shine. Pop–Up Saturdays are free to the public and will be located in Stony Brook Village’s Inner Court, near Crazy Beans and the Waterfall Garden.

2024 Pop–Up Saturdays Lineup:

•     July 13: Sweet Briar Nature Center – Enjoy interacting with a variety of animals.

•     July 20: Johnny Cuomo “Tales & Tunes” & the Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons (ARF)– Johnny Cuomo is a musician and storyteller. ARF will be hosting an adoption event from 11am – 2pm.

•     July 27: Pixie Dust Storytellers – Delight in entertainment from fairytale characters.

•     August 3: Magic of Amore – Be amazed by a captivating magician show.

•     August 12: Caricatures by Marty – Receive a free caricature drawing from a professional artist.

•     August 17: Uncle Tony’s Reptile Shack – An interactive, fun, and educational presentation featuring snakes, lizards, tortoises, and more.

Sponsors: The 2024 Pop–Up Saturdays are generously sponsored by Apple Bank, Armor Pest Control, and NY Life Insurance.

Join WMHO for a summer filled with interactive and engaging activities for the whole family. For more information, visit wmho.org or contact 631-751-2244.

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The community gathers for free outdoor concerts at the Stony Brook Village Center every summer.
The Ward Melville Heritage Organization (WMHO) has announced the much-anticipated return of the Summer Concert Series. The concerts will be held at 7 p.m. every Sunday from July 7 to August 18 in front of the Stony Brook Post Office.
Concert Lineup:
•     July 7th: Just Sixties – Enjoy the timeless tunes of the longest-running sixties tribute band in the United States.
•     July 14th: Martini Garden – Described as the Eagles meeting Stevie Wonder, this band offers an eclectic mix of Rock and Roll, Blues, R&B, Jazz, and Country.
•     July 21st: Common Ground – Travel back in time with classic hits from the 1980s MTV Generation.
•     July 28th: The Equity Brass Band – A vibrant six-piece ensemble performing in the tradition of New Orleans Brass Bands.
•     August 4th: One Step Ahead – A high-energy band with over 20 years of experience in the entertainment industry.
•     August 11th: The Precisions – Relish the golden age of rock and roll with this vintage rock group.
•     August 18th: The Rustlers – A dynamic group delivering classic and contemporary country and rock and roll hits.
In the event of rain, the concerts will be canceled. Concerts are generously sponsored by Tantillo Auto Group, Camco Services of NY, Inc., Realty Three LLC, Affordable Cesspool Sewer & Drain, and Stony Brook Harbor Kayak and Paddleboard Rentals.
Join WMHO for a summer filled with music, community, and fun. For more information, visit wmho.org or contact 631-751-2244.
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