Monday, November 19, 2012

Tidings for Tweens and Teens Outreach Program


Please join us for a Charity Event Kickoff meeting of the
4th Annual
Tidings for Tweens and Teens Outreach Program.
on
Thursday, November 29th, 2012

Location:
Meg Smith and Associates Real Estate
249 West Main Street, Bay Shore NY 11706

This year we need all the help we can get as we expand our area due to Hurricane Sandy.

Last Day for gift drop of is December 17th, 2012
and wrapping of the presents begins December 18th, 2012



So often we donate to the little ones, either through the Toys for Tots Program or many other outreach programs, but beyond Fisher Price, we have our school age children, our tweens and our teens, that are doing without this holiday season.

In a cooperate effort with our local neighboring school districts, YMCA, Family Service League and our Churches, the Tidings for Tweens and Teens Program has been a success in reaching out to families in need and providing some holiday gifts for the older children that seem forgotten in our giving plan.

Last year we helped 80+ children. This year the needs are even greater. I want to thank all of my colleagues in the field and the people affiliated with the Long Island Board of Realtors, which have been a tremendous help.

I want to ask my Realtor friends to continue this year and consider adopting a child to provide for this holiday season. Every little bit counts.

Please contact me at Meg Smith and Associates if you wish to help! 631-647-7013.



Working here at Meg Smith and Associates Real Estate enables the welcoming of so many new families to our communities each year. Along with this, the ability to tour our schools, educate our community, and be a help to the areas around us where we see a need.

The Agents here are well traveled, and by well traveled I am referring to our neighboring communities of which they drive and tour daily. They are not just specialists in home sales and property values, but they are a representative of those communities in which they serve.

It is for this precise reason that getting involved in our community is so important. During the holidays the home sales slow down. Most are well into the holiday gift buying and the shopping for a home has been put aside for the New Year. However, there is still quite a bit of work to do and that work should be for the families in our communities.

Now is the time to reach out. In all homes, in all towns, our economy has changed lives. What better time than when there is a slow down in our profession to reach out and help those that we see in need?

It is with this goal in mind that the creation of the
Tidings for Tweens and Teens Program
was formed
4 years ago.



Friday, November 16, 2012

Big Duck


‘Tis the season for pumpkin spice lattes, boots, sweaters and a nice visit to the Big Duck.

Whhhhhhhhaaaatttttt, you never heard of The Big Duck?! (Don’t worry. I didn’t either.)

One thing I love about living on Long Island is that I am always learning about different things to do. When I was told there was a huge duck building, I needed to know everything about it. (And of course I had to go touch it, because I haven’t matured yet.)

Here’s a quick overview of my research.
History: One of Long Island's most famous landmarks, the Big Duck is listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Washington, D.C. It was built in 1931 by Riverhead duck farmer Martin Maurer, as a store to sell his Peking Ducks to passing motorists. It is one of the most famous examples of roadside architecture.

Measurements: The building measures 18 feet wide, 30 feet long and 20 feet tall to the top of the head. The duck's eyes are made from Ford Model T tail lights and the interior floor space is confined to 11 feet by 15 feet.

Annual Events: The Suffolk County Department of Parks, Recreation & Conservation hosts two special events at the Big Duck each year: The Annual Big Duck Quack-Off (usually in June) and the Annual Holiday Lighting of the Big Duck (1st Wednesday after Thanksgiving). Long Island's favorite bird sparkles with holiday lights!

Location: The Big Duck is located on Route 24 in Flanders, NY. Call (631) 852-8292 before your trip if you want to go inside the avian building. It's run by volunteers and hours change. Otherwise, it's always fun to take the kids (or other adventure seekers) and just walk around the big bird and take photos.

For more information about the Big Duck, please go to http://www.bigduck.org/


Monday, November 12, 2012

"We Care Packages"






Meg Smith and Associates Real Estate
has once again teamed up with the
Bay Shore Lions Club
to help feed local families for Thanksgiving!


Donations must be received by
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18th, 2012

Please drop off any of the listed items to:
249 West Main Street Bay Shore, NY 11706


  • FRUIT COCKTAIL
  • BOXED STUFFING
  • CANNED YAMS
  • CANNED CRANBERRIES
  • CANNED TURKEY GRAVY
  • SMALL CAN OF COFFEE
  • 5LB BAG OF POTATOES
  • APPLESAUCE
  • BOX OF TEA
  • DINNER ROLLS
  • APPLE CIDER



“We Care Packages”
For Our Troops!!

Show your support and drop off by
December 15th:


  • DISPOSABLE RAZORS
  • BALLPOINT PENS
  • EYE DROPS
  • ANTISEPTIC WIPES
  • CHEWING GUM
  • CERTS / TIC-TACS
  • PACKAGED INSTANT SOUPS
  • PLAYING CARDS
  • BEEF JERKY / SLIM JIMS
  • DVD’S NEW OR USED
  • ADHESIVE BANDAGES
  • TOOTH BRUSHES
  • SMALL WRITING PADS
  • LIP BALM / CHAP STICK
  • COTTON SWABS
  • LIFESAVERS, BREATH SAVERS
  • DISPOSABLE CAMERAS
  • BIG REPELLANT WIPES
  • BREAKFAST BARS
  • FRISBEES / NERF BALLS
  • TRAVEL SIZE GAMES