Events
LRCO General Meeting, November 14th @ Sachem Library
04 11, 24
Join us at the next general meeting of the Lake Ronkonkoma Civic Organization! The meeting is on Thursday November 14th at the Sachem Library at 7:00 PM, in the Loft area.
This will be an OPEN FORUM - Please come and share what is important to you as a community member. Bring a neighbor and let’s have a discussion!
We are planning for 2025 – help us set priorities as an organization.
Civic organizations are a great way to have your voice heard and a great way to make a difference right here at home. Learn more about what we all can do together!
Also, we will have a guest speaker at the November meeting: Evelyn Volgraff, President of the Lake Ronkonkoma Historical Society. Learn more about the history of our community and how the historical society works to preserve it.
LRCO meetings are open to residents of Lake Ronkonkoma and neighboring communities.
Date: Thursday, November 14th
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Sachem Public Library, Loft area
This will be an OPEN FORUM - Please come and share what is important to you as a community member. Bring a neighbor and let’s have a discussion!
We are planning for 2025 – help us set priorities as an organization.
Civic organizations are a great way to have your voice heard and a great way to make a difference right here at home. Learn more about what we all can do together!
Also, we will have a guest speaker at the November meeting: Evelyn Volgraff, President of the Lake Ronkonkoma Historical Society. Learn more about the history of our community and how the historical society works to preserve it.
LRCO meetings are open to residents of Lake Ronkonkoma and neighboring communities.
Date: Thursday, November 14th
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Sachem Public Library, Loft area
LRCO September Meeting
05 09, 24
Please join us on Thursday September 12th for the September meeting of the Lake Ronkonkoma Civic Organization which will be at the Sachem Public Library, Community Room C. New York State Assemblyman Doug Smith will be the guest speaker that evening; he will provide updates on NYS issues and is available to answer questions. We will also discuss local development projects and other community news.
Thanks to everyone who attended our summer concerts at Raynor Park! A great time was had by all!
Meetings are open to residents of Lake Ronkonkoma and neighboring communities.
Date: Thursday, September 12th
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Sachem Public Library, Room C
Thanks to everyone who attended our summer concerts at Raynor Park! A great time was had by all!
Meetings are open to residents of Lake Ronkonkoma and neighboring communities.
Date: Thursday, September 12th
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Sachem Public Library, Room C
Concert Rescheduled for Thursday 8/15
08 08, 24
GOOD NEWS, WE WERE ABLE TO RESCHEDULE RADIO DAZE FOR THIS THURSDAY AUGUST 15TH.
PLEASE SHARE THIS INFO WIDELY SO THAT WE HAVE A NICE TURNOUT FOR THIS LATE SUMMER CONCERT!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
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The Raynor Park Summer Concert Series is BACK!
Please join the Lake Ronkonkoma Civic Organization this summer as we present our sixth Summer Concert Series at Raynor Park on Ronkonkoma Avenue. See below for dates. Please share widely and help to make these FREE community events a success!
Thursday August 1st, 7:00 PM: Just Sixties
Thursday August 15th, 7:00 PM: Radio Daze (80's tribute band)
Location for all: Raynor Beach County Park, Ronkonkoma Avenue
These concerts are sponsored by the Suffolk County Department of Economic Development.
Save the Dates - Summer Concerts at Raynor Park!
09 06, 24
The Raynor Park Summer Concert Series is BACK! Save the Dates!
Please join the Lake Ronkonkoma Civic Organization this summer as we present our sixth Summer Concert Series at Raynor Park on Ronkonkoma Avenue. See below for dates. Please share widely and help to make these FREE community events a success!
Thursday August 1st, 7:00 PM: Just Sixties
Thursday August 8th, 7:00 PM: Radio Daze (80's tribute band)
Location for all: Raynor Beach County Park, Ronkonkoma Avenue
2024 concerts - flyer - v2
Please join the Lake Ronkonkoma Civic Organization this summer as we present our sixth Summer Concert Series at Raynor Park on Ronkonkoma Avenue. See below for dates. Please share widely and help to make these FREE community events a success!
Thursday August 1st, 7:00 PM: Just Sixties
Thursday August 8th, 7:00 PM: Radio Daze (80's tribute band)
Location for all: Raynor Beach County Park, Ronkonkoma Avenue
2024 concerts - flyer - v2
LRCO June Meeting
25 05, 24
Please join us on Thursday June 13th for the June meeting of the Lake Ronkonkoma Civic Organization which will be at the Sachem Public Library. We will have a presentation by Enrico Nardone, the Executive Director of Seatuck Environmental Association.
For those of you not familiar with Seatuck, they are based at the Suffolk County Environmental Center at the Scully Estate in Islip. From their mission statement:
Seatuck Environmental Association is dedicated to conserving Long Island wildlife and the environment. The organization pursues its mission by advocating for wildlife and advancing conservation projects, engaging community scientists in wildlife research, and offering high-quality environmental education opportunities for Long Islanders of all ages.
Meetings are open to residents of Lake Ronkonkoma and neighboring communities.
Date: Thursday, June 13th
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Sachem Public Library, loft area
Civic Annual Meeting on Thursday, May 9th
01 05, 24
Please join us on Thursday May 9th for the May meeting of the Lake Ronkonkoma Civic Organization which will be at the Sachem Public Library. We will have a presentation on the Sachem school district budget vote for the upcoming school year. Note that the budget vote will be held on Tuesday May 21st. In addition, local elected officials have been invited to provide updates and to answer questions. We will also discuss local development projects and other community news.
Note that this is the Annual Meeting of the Lake Ronkonkoma Civic Organization; as such, the election of officers to the Executive Board will take place at this meeting. Only members in good-standing may participate in the election of officers.
2024-2025 Executive Board Nominees
President: Dawn Hopkins (Term Ends May 2026)
Treasurer: Thalia Bouklas (Term Ends May 2026)
Recording Secretary: Thalia Bouklas (Term Ends May 2026)
Director #1: Ken Kellaher (Term Ends May 2026)
Director #2: MaryLou Gonzalez (Term Ends May 2026)
Vice-president: George Schramm (Term Ends May 2025)
Corresponding Secretary: Bonnie Sulz (Term Ends May 2025)
Membership Secretary: Mark Salzano (Term Ends May 2025)
Director #3: Peter Bonna (Term Ends May 2025)
Director #4: Barbara Mandello (Term Ends May 2025)
If you weren't able to attend the April meeting, you missed a lively and informative presentation by Mitch Brendle of Integrity Expediting. Expediters can assist homeowners with a variety of town violations that can hold up the sale of a house (illegal structures like decks, sheds, pools, fences, garage & basement conversions, etc.) They can assist folks trying to buy a house that has potential violations.
Meetings are open to residents of Lake Ronkonkoma and neighboring communities. More information on the Lake Ronkonkoma Civic Organization and how to become a member can be found at www.lakeronkonkomacivic.org.
Date: Thursday, May 9th
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Sachem Public Library
Note that this is the Annual Meeting of the Lake Ronkonkoma Civic Organization; as such, the election of officers to the Executive Board will take place at this meeting. Only members in good-standing may participate in the election of officers.
2024-2025 Executive Board Nominees
President: Dawn Hopkins (Term Ends May 2026)
Treasurer: Thalia Bouklas (Term Ends May 2026)
Recording Secretary: Thalia Bouklas (Term Ends May 2026)
Director #1: Ken Kellaher (Term Ends May 2026)
Director #2: MaryLou Gonzalez (Term Ends May 2026)
Vice-president: George Schramm (Term Ends May 2025)
Corresponding Secretary: Bonnie Sulz (Term Ends May 2025)
Membership Secretary: Mark Salzano (Term Ends May 2025)
Director #3: Peter Bonna (Term Ends May 2025)
Director #4: Barbara Mandello (Term Ends May 2025)
If you weren't able to attend the April meeting, you missed a lively and informative presentation by Mitch Brendle of Integrity Expediting. Expediters can assist homeowners with a variety of town violations that can hold up the sale of a house (illegal structures like decks, sheds, pools, fences, garage & basement conversions, etc.) They can assist folks trying to buy a house that has potential violations.
Meetings are open to residents of Lake Ronkonkoma and neighboring communities. More information on the Lake Ronkonkoma Civic Organization and how to become a member can be found at www.lakeronkonkomacivic.org.
Date: Thursday, May 9th
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Sachem Public Library
April General Civic Meeting
10 04, 24
Please join us on Thursday April 11th for the April meeting of the Lake Ronkonkoma Civic Organization which will be at the Sachem Public Library.
We will have a presentation by Mitch Brendle from Integrity Expediting. Expeditors can assist homeowners in a variety of ways when dealing with the local township:
- if you are planning a new project and need permits
- if you need to legalize a previously constructed alteration
- if you have a town violation related to your home
- if you are preparing your home for sale
In addition, local elected officials have been invited to provide updates and to answer questions. We will also discuss local development projects and other community news.
Meetings are open to residents of Lake Ronkonkoma and neighboring communities.
Date: Thursday, April 11th
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Sachem Public Library, Community Room C
Please feel free to share this info with others who may be interested in joining the meeting.
We will have a presentation by Mitch Brendle from Integrity Expediting. Expeditors can assist homeowners in a variety of ways when dealing with the local township:
- if you are planning a new project and need permits
- if you need to legalize a previously constructed alteration
- if you have a town violation related to your home
- if you are preparing your home for sale
In addition, local elected officials have been invited to provide updates and to answer questions. We will also discuss local development projects and other community news.
Meetings are open to residents of Lake Ronkonkoma and neighboring communities.
Date: Thursday, April 11th
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Sachem Public Library, Community Room C
Please feel free to share this info with others who may be interested in joining the meeting.
LRCO General Meeting, March 14, 2024 @ Sachem Library
07 03, 24
We will have a presentation on RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awakening) District 7255 by Lydia Hicyilmaz, a member of the civic's executive board and a Sachem student. RYLA is a leadership development program for young people to hone their communication and problem-solving skills, and to discover strategies for becoming a leader in their school or community. RYLA strives to bring out the best in high school students, following the motto "Service Above Self". Participants focus on uniting others and bettering the world. The annual spring event will be in April where sophomores from Long Island and New York City will be led by junior and senior leaders as they enter the program for the first time.
In addition, local elected officials have been invited to provide updates and to answer questions. We will also discuss local development projects and other community news.
Meetings are open to residents of Lake Ronkonkoma and neighboring communities. More information on the Lake Ronkonkoma Civic Organization and how to become a member can be found at www.lakeronkonkomacivic.org.
Date: Thursday, March 14th
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Sachem Public Library, Community Room C
Please feel free to share this info with others who may be interested in joining the meeting.
6th Precinct Community Meeting
11 02, 24
You are invited to the Suffolk County Police Department 6th Precinct monthly community meeting. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday February 13th at 10:00 AM at the Sixth Precinct, 400 Middle Country Road, Selden. All are welcome.
Note: in general, in our area, if you live east of Patchogue-Holbrook Road, you are in the 6th Precinct; west of Patchogue-Holbrook Road is the 4th Precinct.
Lake Ronkonkoma Neighborhood Forum
08 02, 24
| On February 15, 2024, Legislator Leslie Kennedy will be hosting a community forum at the Ronkonkoma Fire Department on Portion Road, intended for Lake Ronkonkoma and Ronkonkoma residents. Many local elected officials will be in attendance to provide updates and field questions from the community. |
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LRCO October Meeting - Meet the Candidates!
09 10, 23
| Please join us for the October meeting of the Lake Ronkonkoma Civic Organization at the Sachem Public Library. |
LRCO September Meeting
11 09, 23
| Please join us Thursday for the September meeting of the Lake Ronkonkoma Civic Organization which will be at the Sachem Public Library. |
Save the Dates - Summer Concert at Raynor Park - Wednesday Aug 23
12 08, 23
Good news, we were able to reschedule the Rock of 80s concert. It will be held on Wednesday August 23rd at 7 PM at Raynor Park on Ronkonkoma Avenue. |
Public Meeting, Lake Ronkonkoma Watershed Management Plan
22 07, 23
Suffolk County Economic Development & Planning is hosting a public informational meeting on the Lake Ronkonkoma Watershed Management Plan (LRWMP).
You are invited to join us on Thursday, July 27, 2023 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.
Due to the weather, today's public informational meeting on the Lake Ronkonkoma Watershed Management Plan (LRWMP) has been moved to a new location due to heat. The meeting will now take place at Ronkonkoma Beach, Town of Islip Senior Center, 299 Rosevale Ave, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779.
You are invited to join us on Thursday, July 27, 2023 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.
Due to the weather, today's public informational meeting on the Lake Ronkonkoma Watershed Management Plan (LRWMP) has been moved to a new location due to heat. The meeting will now take place at Ronkonkoma Beach, Town of Islip Senior Center, 299 Rosevale Ave, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779.
The Raynor Park Summer Concert Series is BACK!
13 07, 23
Memorial Day Weekend
21 05, 23
| Please see the below for details on this weekend's events: the Chamber of Commerce's Street Fair on Sunday and the annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday. And please join members of the civic and march in the parade. No sign-up is necessary, just meet us in front of the American Legion Hall, 115 Church Street at 9:30 AM. Look for the civic volunteers with the green LRCO banner. Thank you! |
LRCO May meeting & upcoming school budget vote
07 05, 23
| Please join us for the May meeting of the Lake Ronkonkoma Civic Organization. We will have a presentation on the proposed 2023-2024 Sachem School Budget. In addition, we will discuss local development projects and other community news. |
| Date: Thursday, May 11th Time: 7:00 PM Location: Sachem Public Library, Community Room B |
Save the Dates - Summer Concerts at Raynor Park!
07 05, 23
LRCO April Meeting
09 04, 23
Please join us Thursday for the April meeting of the Lake Ronkonkoma Civic Organization which will be at the Sachem Public Library. |
2023 Ronkonkoma St. Patrick's Day Parade
24 03, 23
| The parade will be on March 26th and will start at 2:00 PM at the Amvets Post 48 at 660 Hawkins Avenue. |
Next Civic Meeting on March 9th
04 03, 23
| Please join us Thursday for the March meeting of the Lake Ronkonkoma Civic Organization which will be at the Sachem Public Library. |
Meet the Candidates for Brookhaven Town Clerk
05 01, 23
| Brookhaven residents will be voting for a new Town Clerk on January 17th (the previous Town Clerk retired). Vote that day at your regular polling place or take advantage of early voting. |
Local Holiday Events
02 12, 22
| Here are some holiday events that you may be interested in: |
Next Civic Meeting on November 10th
06 11, 22
| Please join us Thursday for the November meeting of the Lake Ronkonkoma Civic Organization which will be |
Brookhaven Special Recycling Events
30 10, 22
| Please see click on link for special recycling days for electronics, pharmaceuticals and paper shredding in the Town of Brookhaven. The next event for 2022 is on Saturday in Bellport. This is the last event for 2022; the town will schedule additional events starting in the spring of 2023. |
Meet the Candidates at Sachem Library!
16 09, 22
Planned Development Informational Meetings
30 06, 22
Suffolk County is hosting informational open house sessions on the planned development project being proposed just south of the Ronkonkoma LIRR Station, called Midway Crossing.
The meetings are scheduled to take place at the Lakeland Fire Department, 929 Johnson Ave, Ronkonkoma, on 7/11 and 7/21 from 2pm to 8pm.
Both meetings will feature the same information so you do not needed to attend both nights.
The meetings are scheduled to take place at the Lakeland Fire Department, 929 Johnson Ave, Ronkonkoma, on 7/11 and 7/21 from 2pm to 8pm.
Both meetings will feature the same information so you do not needed to attend both nights.
May LRCO Meeting - Here's what you missed...
20 05, 22
| If you missed the May meeting, here are just a few of the topics we discussed: |
| The civic has started planning for this summer's concerts at Raynor Park. The concerts will be held on the first three Thursdays in August. Rusty Spur will be on August 4th. Pure Joy will be on August 11th. Just Sixties will be on August 18th. All start at 7 PM. |
We discussed proposed development for the old plumbing supply site on Portion Road and also plans for the new building at the corner of Hawkins and Portion. We also discussed the old Newton's Garage parcel.
Bob Martinez, Legislative Aide to Suffolk County Legislator Nick Caracappa, spoke to the civic about a number of issues including the South Hub project, helicopter activity in the area, the renaming of Farmingville Hills County Park in honor of the late Legislator Tom Muratore and proposed improvements to County Road 83.
Kevin Hyms, Ronkonkoma Chamber of Commerce President, announced that the Chamber will be holding two street fairs in 2022: the first on Sunday May 29th and the second on Sunday September 4th, both on Hawkins Avenue.
The annual Memorial Day Parade will be on May 30th at 10 AM.
The Superintendent and Deputy Superintendent of Sachem School District (Christopher Pellettieri and John O'Keefe, respectively) attended the civic meeting to present information on the upcoming budget vote on Tuesday May 17th . The tax levy will be increasing by 2.07%, within the NYS tax cap. The main driver of the increase is the extension of the middle and senior high school class day from 8 periods to 9 periods. Details on the budget can be found at this link: https://www.sachem.edu/Assets/2223_Budget_and_Financial/050622_Sachem_22-23_Budget_NL-FINAL.pdf
School board elections will also be on May 17th. A candidates forum by the Sachem PTA Council can be viewed on YouTube at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlWuXUnAekY
The Great Brookhaven Cleanup
29 04, 22
Volunteer to Keep Lake Ronkonkoma Clean!
Join the Annual Great Brookhaven Cleanup on
Saturday, May 14, 2022
The Town of Brookhaven will once again participate in Keep America Beautiful’s Great American Cleanup and Ronkonkoma residents can participate and help keep the Lake Ronkonkoma shoreline clean and beautiful.
Meet up with the Lake Ronkonkoma Improvement Group (LRIG) at Brookhaven’s Michael P. Murphy Beach on Lake Shore Road at 9:30 am and walk the shoreline of the lake picking up litter and garbage.
The town will supply gloves, bags and t-shirts. LRIG will supply grabbers and buckets. Community service letters will be available.
For details, visit www.brookhaven.org or call 631-451-6222
Meet the Candidates
13 10, 21
Please join us for the October meeting of the Lake Ronkonkoma Civic Organization which will be via Zoom.
This is our annual Meet the Candidates forum. Candidates for local elected positions have been invited. Please attend and ask questions!
In addition, we will discuss local development projects and other community news.
Date: Thursday, October 21st
Time: 7:00 PM
Click on: https://zoom.us/join
You will be asked to enter a meeting ID, that is: 565 452 7222
Type that in and then click on Join.
You will then be asked to enter a passcode. Enter: 901462 and click to Join the Meeting. From there it should be self-explanatory.
Thank you and feel free to share this info with others who may be interested in joining the meeting.
This is our annual Meet the Candidates forum. Candidates for local elected positions have been invited. Please attend and ask questions!
In addition, we will discuss local development projects and other community news.
Date: Thursday, October 21st
Time: 7:00 PM
Click on: https://zoom.us/join
You will be asked to enter a meeting ID, that is: 565 452 7222
Type that in and then click on Join.
You will then be asked to enter a passcode. Enter: 901462 and click to Join the Meeting. From there it should be self-explanatory.
Thank you and feel free to share this info with others who may be interested in joining the meeting.
Join us for our Halloween Pet Parade 🐶 👻
06 10, 21
Date: Saturday October 23rd
Time: 11am to 11:45am
Location: Lake Shore Plaza Parking Lot on Portion Road at the Chase Bank parking lot (bank now closed) in front of Mattress Firm and Shop Rite.
• Pet Supplies Plus donating goodie bag to all participants
• Three top prizes to be given out for costumes that are scariest, original and cute. (Prizes to be determined)
• 50/50 raffle
Basic Rules:
• All pets must be on a leash.
• Kindly clean up after your dog.
• Be mindful of smaller pets and those pets with a higher energy levels.
• Have some outdoor fun as we bring our community together 👻😊
See you there!!!
• Pet Supplies Plus donating goodie bag to all participants
• Three top prizes to be given out for costumes that are scariest, original and cute. (Prizes to be determined)
• 50/50 raffle
Basic Rules:
• All pets must be on a leash.
• Kindly clean up after your dog.
• Be mindful of smaller pets and those pets with a higher energy levels.
• Have some outdoor fun as we bring our community together 👻😊
See you there!!!