Holiday Happenings Around AMPD!

What are your favorite holiday traditions? Is it gathering the family for your annual holiday card photo? Perhaps it’s DIY-ing your own holiday sweater? Or maybe, it’s simply decorating your home and giving to someone in need?

What better way for the team at Adelberg Montalvan to get into the holiday spirit than by joining in these holiday traditions with YOU! This holiday season, we’re proud to bring you not one, not two, not even three - but FOUR holiday initiatives you can partake in! Read on for details below:

Tag Us in Your Holiday Home Decor
Deadline: January 1st
Do you have an Elf on the Shelf? What about a Mensch on a Bench? Or perhaps your lawn looks like Clark Griswold’s in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. Whatever holiday decor you have throughout your home, be sure to tag us on social media for a chance to be featured on our social pages!

Donate a Toy in Nesconset
Deadline: December 12th
Once again, our offices will be participating in Project Toy’s & ReesSpecht Life’s Toy Drive this year! Please drop off a new, unwrapped gift for a local child (newborn - 16 years of age) in need.

Holiday Card Contest
Deadline: January 1st
Prize: $250 Visa Gift Card
Send in your family's holiday card by January 1st and be entered into a raffle to win a $250 visa gift card!!

Decorate a Holiday Sweater
Deadline: December 7th - December 27th
Help our doctors get festive! We’ll be creating an in office holiday sweater decoration station (in our lobby) from December 7th through December 27th! On your next visit, encourage your kids to stop and decorate a sweater for our doctors to wear later this month around the office. Stay tuned for photo updates on our Facebook page!

If you have any questions regarding the above, please give any of our three locations a call!

Otherwise, if you have any additional questions or concerns regarding your child’s oral care or if you need to schedule an appointment, contact us. At Adelberg Montalvan Pediatric Dental, our purpose is to provide exceptional mental and dental care that can impact your child’s life forever.

Volunteering on Long Island

 

The holiday season is upon us! And as we prepare to give thanks - and perhaps start some holiday shopping - remember that this is also the season for giving back. There are many opportunities on Long Island and it’s not just limited to adults - your children are more than welcome to join!

From food drop-offs to year round volunteer initiatives, below are some ways you and your children can give back to the local community this holiday season.

Long Island Cares

Long Island Cares has a Student Volunteer Corps which provides opportunities for middle and high school students to learn and participate in feeding and supporting the more than 316,000 Long Islanders who are hungry or food insecure. To have your child join the Student Volunteer Corps, complete this form. For more information on holiday volunteering opportunities, contact Alisha at 631-582-3663 or asummers@licares.org.

Important! Long Island Cares is in need of frozen turkeys this Thanksgiving. Drop offs are welcomed at their warehouse.

Warehouse location:

10 Davids Drive, Hauppauge, Monday-Friday, between 8am-4pm.

Drop off locations throughout the holiday season:

Party Hardy - 145 Smithtown Blvd., Nesconset.

Gino's Tuscany - 517 Main Street, Islip.

Island Harvest

This is an organization that works to end hunger and reduce food waste on Long Island. Both kids and adults can help out at community fairs, food drives, and other events. Their holiday program is called the Turkey and Trimmings Collection Campaign where you and your family can donate turkeys and holiday dry goods to help feed the hungry - from November 1 to December 30.

Drop off locations throughout the holiday season:

Roslyn Savings Bank - 719 Smithtown Bypass, Smithtown.

Bristal Assisted Living - 400 Country Line Rd., Massapequa.

Ronald Mcdonald House of Long Island

At the Ronald Mcdonald House of Long Island, volunteers are the “Heartbeat of the House,” so they welcome volunteers of all ages. One specific service you and your little ones can participate in is their Little Hands Helping Little Hands program. This was specifically created for children between the ages of 6 and 16 to volunteer and help bake treats for the families staying at the Ronald Mcdonald House. Contact Betti McClellan, Director of Volunteers & Programs at 516-775-5683 or bmcclellan@rmhlongisland.org for more information.

United Way of Long Island

United Way of Long Island has a project called Kids United Against Hunger which teaches kids about hunger and provides them with the opportunity to volunteer at The Harry Chapin Food Bank in Hauppauge. This program is available to students, ages 7-14 - parents, you can come too! For more information contact Jessica Rosati, United Way of Long Island at 631-940-3700 or jrosati@licares.org.

We encourage our patients to get into the holiday spirit by giving back to their local communities. Please tag us in any Instagram or Facebook posts showing how you are helping families in need throughout the season for a chance to win a special gift from Adelberg Montalvan!

If you have any questions about how to improve your child's oral health please give our offices a call. We specialize in caring for children’s teeth in a comfortable and caring environment. Visit our website to schedule an appointment.

2015 Holiday Events on Long Island

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From holiday performances to light shows, winter wonderlands to Santa breakfasts - Long Island has no shortage of family friendly events. If you’re looking for ways to keep your kids entertained this weekend, we’ve got you covered:

My Christmas Elf: The Musical
CM Performing Arts Center (931 Montauk Hwy., Oakdale)
December 19th & 26th @ 11am
Mittens the Elf - the best toy maker in the workshop - is sent to a home by Santa to find out what toys the children would like for Christmas. As Mittens endures many funny trials and tribulations, he not only starts a new family tradition but also discovers the true magic of Christmas. Price: $12. For more information, call 631-218-2810.

Bayville Winter Wonderland
Bayville Adventure Park (8 Bayville Ave.)
Now - December 23rd, December  26th - January 2nd
During the holiday season, Bayville Adventure Park turns into a Winter Wonderland. Families can visit Santa's Toy Factory Funhouse and Mirror Maze, ride the Holiday Express Train, go iceskating and more. Price: $22 (includes all activities).

Holiday Crafts at Old Westbury Gardens
Old Westbury Gardens (71 Old Westbury Rd.)
December 18th - 20th
With decorated period rooms, Santa, cookies and cider, the Westbury House’ holiday celebration is a must for the entire family. Holiday crafts take place this weekend from 10am - 1pm. Price: $10 adults, $5 children ages 7 to 17.

Meet Santa's reindeer at Hicks Nurseries
Hicks Nurseries (100 Jericho Tpke., Westbury)
Now - December 22rd
Santa and his reindeer are at Hicks, now through December 22nd. While you’re there, stroll through the free animated story “The Sweetest Christmas Ever” featuring life-sized animatronic scenes. Enjoy the ongoing story all day every day through Christmas. Admission is always free. Please bring a non-perishable food item to donate to Long Island Cares.

Jolly Jump
Pump It Up of Great Neck (225 Community Dr., Suite 250)
December 19th
Santa and Frosty are coming to Pump It Up for a jumping, climbing and sliding holiday event. Frosty will handing out special treats throughout the arena and Santa will be available for pictures in the party room while children can enjoy a bagel breakfast. Jolly Jump will take place this Saturday at 9 am, space is limited. Price: $19.95 per child; registration is required. For more information, call 516-466-PUMP.

Holiday Lights Spectacular at Jones Beach
Jones Beach State Park
Now - January 3rd
Take the family for a drive through Jones Beach’s Holiday Lights Spectacular - featuring more than 150 displays and animated characters synced to holiday music. Stop by the heated Holiday Village afterwards for s’mores, holiday vendors, a hay maze ride, and photos with Santa! And on Wednesday nights, you can bring your pet. Prices are $20 weekdays, $25 weekends.

For a full roster of events, visit newsday.com!

If you have any questions about your child’s teeth throughout the holidays, give one of our offices a call! We specialize in caring for children’s teeth in a comfortable and caring environment, in three different Long Island locations. Call (516) 798-1111 or visit our website to schedule an appointment. Don't forget to LIKE us on Facebook and Follow us on Twitter for updates and industry news!

Family Friendly Holiday Events on Long Island

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From our favorite festive performances, to gingerbread house workshops, light shows and more - one thing is certain, there is no shortage of family friendly holiday events here on Long Island:

Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
Belmont Lake State Park - Saturday December 6th
Head over to Belmont Lake State Park in North Babylon for the annual Holiday Tree Lighting by Santa, carolers, displays, ice sculptures, and a Grand Finale Fireworks Display! Please bring canned food to donate to Long Island Families in need. Learn More »

Jones Beach Holiday Lights Spectacular
Get in the holiday spirit with one of Long Island’s holiday favorites - the Jones Beach Holiday Lights Spectacular! Take a 2.5 mile drive through the park to see over 150 holiday themed light displays, all synchronized to holiday music. Stop in the Holiday Village for photos with Santa, holiday refreshments, music, and a maze! Learn More »

Gingerbread House Workshops
Children’s Museum of the East End Bridgehampton - Saturday December 6th
Decorate a personal gingerbread house with an assortment of treats! Can’t make it this weekend? No worries, this event repeats every weekly. Call the Children’s Museum at      631-537-8250 for more information.

A Christmas Carol
Theatre Three, Port Jefferson
Follow the miser Ebenezer Scrooge on a journey that teaches him the true meaning of Christmas—past, present and future—in almost twice daily performances of the Charles Dickens classic. Learn More »

Trans Siberian Orchestra
 Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum Uniondale - Thursday December 18th
The rock orchestra wills out their live debut of The Christmas Attic, a holiday tradition for a new generation. Learn More »

For a full roster of events, visit Long Island Press' full article here »

Holiday Events This Weekend

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Adelberg Pediatic Dental wants to make sure you and your family stay in the holiday spirit this year! There’s plenty of celebrating to do this weekend. Be sure to look in to the family friendly events listed below: 

 
Holiday Candlelight Evenings
Date: December 20 - 22, 2013
Time: 5:00pm - 9:30pm
Old Bethpage Village Restoration Reception Center
Old Bethpage, NY

Magic Santa
Date: December 21, 2013
Time: 2:00 pm
BACCA Arts Center
Lindenhurst, NY

Brunch With Santa
Presented by Watermill Caterers
Date: December 22, 2013
Time: Seating times: 10:45am, 11:30am, 12:15pm, 1:00pm & 1:45pm
Watermill Caterers
Smithtown, NY

Holiday Sing-A-Long, An Afternoon of Music
Sponsored by Coe Hall
Date: 12/22/2013
Time: 2-4pm
Planting Fields Arboretum
Oyster Bay, NY

Holiday Light Show
Presented by Girl Scouts 
Date: December 2 - December 30, 2013
(Closed December 24 & 25)

Time: 5 - 9pm
Lakeview Avenue
Bayport, NY
Know of other fun events happening in our area? Share with the Adelberg community on our Facebook page!

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Get Crafty with Gifting This Season!

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Craft fairs have always been popular on Long Island and you're in luck - there are quite a few this month just in time for the holiday season. So before thinking about going to a store to buy gifts or holiday decor, we not try stopping at one of these fairs for a homemade and handcrafted item:

December 7th:

    Islip's Merry on Main - Islip
    Greenery Boutique - Setauket
    Sachem North Festival of Trees & Lights - Ronkonkoma
    Wooden Wonderland - Riverhead
    Art & Craft Show - Northport (Through December 8th)
    Holiday Fair at Christ Lutheran Church in Freeport - Freeport
    Alli's 50th Holiday Fine Arts & Craft Fair - Dix Hills
    Christmas Fair @ The Episcopal Church of St. John - Center Moriches
    Christmas Fair @ St. Mark's Episcopal Church of Islip - Islip
    The Northport Craft Fair - Northport (Through December 8th)

December 8th:

    Annual Craft & Gift Fair - Hicksville
    Christmas at Hallockville - Riverhead
    Holiday Festival - Stony Brook
    Holiday Bazaar - Old Westbury
    Holiday Craft Fair - Our Lady of Grace Church - West Babylon
    Tree Lighting Festival - Old Westbury

December 14th:

    Holiday Craft and Artisan Market - Farmingdale
    Smithtown Art & Craft Fair - Smithtown (Through December 15th)
    "Shop for a Cause - Cheer for Charity" Holiday Fair - Massapequa (Through December 15th)

December 21st:

    Selden Craft & Gift Fair - Selden (Through December 22nd)
    25th Annual Craft Fair - Setauket (Through December 22nd)

Check out LongIsland.com's entire list of craft fairs here!

Long Island's Largest Holiday Light Show

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Kick off the holiday season by visiting Long Island's largest holiday light show! Celebrating its 10th year, the Girl Scouts of Suffolk County's Holiday Light Show is officially open. Bring the family along a mile-long trail filled with beautiful holiday vignettes and displays in the picturesque woodlands of Camp Edey in Bayport.

Don't miss the Holiday Village where you can take photos with Santa, sip on some hot cocoa, and explore the Hall of Trees - consisting of trees that are donated and decorated by Girl Scout Troops and are later given to transitional housing facilities, and adults and veterans homes.

An ideal after school treat, visit the light show daily from 5 pm - 9pm through December 30th (closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas). It costs $12 per car Monday - Thursday and $15 per car Friday - Sunday.

Click here for more information!