May 1, 2024 Islip

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THE WIND PHONE

The Memorial Garden in Islip, installed a ‘Wind Phone’ to give comfort to those grieving loved ones lost to the opioid crisis. The Wind Phone was unveiled on April 21 by members of Gabriel’s Giving Tree. From left are Lori Carbonaro, Paulette Phillippe, Carole Trottere, Claudia Friszell, Charlie Limbach who constructed the phone, and his wife Grace Limbach. Photo courtesy of Gabriel’s Giving Tree

May Happenings

WEDNESDAY, MAY 1

9:00AM-4:00PM

DAHLIA PLANT SHOW

The Long Island Dahlia Society will be selling dahlia plants at the Gazebo in Bayard Cuttiing Arboritum on May 4th and 5th. Also, look for them at Farmingdale State College on May 7th to 9th. For further details go to LongIslandDahlia.org.

FRIDAY, MAY 3

6:30PM-9:30PM

OCEANS OF HOPE FUNDRAISER

Held at the Long Island Aquarium in Riverhead. Individual tickets are $250. For a package (10 tickets) it's $2,250. Included in admission is food, drink, live music, silent auction and raffle. For tickets or more info call 631-369-9840 x104, email kvahlsing@nymarinerescue.org, or visit www.nymarinerescue.org.

SATURDAY, MAY 4

9:00AM-4:00PM

GUN SHOW

The biggest Gun Show on Long Island will take place on Saturday and Sunday May 5th from 9am to 3pm at the IBEW Local 1049, 100 Corp Drive, Holtsville. Admission is $10. Children 12 and under are free with a parent or guardian. For more information call 516-221-7380.

10:00AM-4:00PM

CRAFT & ANTIQUE FAIR

The Amityville Kiwanis Club is hosting a craft and antique fair at the Pappas Memorial Pavilion at the Amityville Beach. There will be refreshments and raffles. Email AmityvilleKiwanisCraftFair@gmail.com.

7:00PM ANNUAL CHOIR CONCERT

Make a submission! Events must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event date and will run free of charge on a space available basis. For more info, call 631.226.2636 x211 or send events to natalieraccuglia@longislandmediagroup.com.

The Our Lady of Grace Choirs in West Babylon will sing their popular spring concert, now in its eighteenth year. Great for all ages. Terence conducts, accompanied by a small world-class orchestra. The evening also celebrates the oldest Padre Pio Prayer Group on Long Island established there in 1970. Free will offering, hospitality provided. For further information, please call the Parish office at 631-587-5185.

4:00PM-8:00PM

BREAST CANCER FUNRAISER

Belfast Gastro Pub will be holding a Breast Cancer Block Party fundraiser benefiting the Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition. There will be live music & DJ, food, drinks, giveaways and raffles. Join them in the fight against breast cancer. For more information email info@babylonbreastcancer.org.

8:00PM ANNIE SHOW PRESENTATION

Temple B'nai Torah in Wantagh will be presenting "Annie", May 4, 5, 11 and 12. For showtimes and ticket information, please email them at tbttix@temple-bnai-torah.org.

FRIDAY, MAY 10

6:30PM RADIO BINGO

The Memorare Knights of Columbus in Seaford is hosting a Radio Bingo. $40 per person (over 21 please). Admission includes bingo, heroes, salads, beer, wine, soda. Bring your own snacks! for more information contact Jennifer at 516-743-2055 or Patricia at 516-798-6237.

7:30PM SPRING CONCERT

The Our Lady of Perpetual Help's

music ministry will host its annual Spring concert, offered in memory of Ryan Barrett. The evening features the parish’s cantors, adult choir, youth choir, schola, instrumentalists, and special guests, the Hoffman Chamber Ensemble. This will be followed by Hospitality and Raffle Baskets in the school auditorium. For more information, please email gtonness@optonline.net

SATURDAY, MAY 11

8:30AM

5K FUN RUN/WALK FUNDRAISER

The sisters of St. Joseph in Brentwood are hosting a Sprint into Spring, 5K Fun Run/Walk at 1725 Brentwood Rd, Brentwood. Proceeds to benefit CSJ Learning Connection. $40 to register, age 12 and under, $10. Register online at brentwoodcsj.org.

TUESDAY, MAY 14

7:00PM

MEDITATION AND MINDFULNESS

The Seaford Historical Society will be hosting a Meditation and Mindfulness with Laura MetzdorfRivera, at the Seaford Historical Museum 3890 Waverly Ave, Seaford. A $5 donation if required. For more info email mapfannon@verizon.net.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 15

6:00PM-10:00PM

CHEFS FOR A CAUSE

Please support the Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition at their annual Chefs for a Cause fundraiser at The Piermont in Babylon Village. 25 local restaurants will provide their signature dishes for thisl tasting event. Wine, beer and raffles. $100 per person. For more information, please call 631-893-4110.

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American Pet Professionals Brings Dreams To Life!

Hosting The First Ever ‘Art For Paws’ Featuring Pet Artists From Across The Region!

American Pet Professionals and the Islip Arts Council are joining together to host the first ever ‘Art for Paws’ exhibit this May 7 - 30, 2024.

Showcasing the incredibly talented pet artist members of both organizations featuring artwork of our beloved four-legged family members. The exhibit will feature artists from around Long Island, in various formats of art.

“This has been a dream of mine for 20+ years,” said, President and founder of American Pet Professionals.

“Many years ago, when researching the pet industry, I remember seeing an event that featured pet art, pet artists that was held somewhere across the country that was outside, and more of a pet expo.

And I always wished that I was able to attend. Over the years running American Pet Professionals – we have had many incredible pet artists as part of our organization, and always thought this would be a fantastic event to host and feature their talent. But where to host it?” Hassel went on, “After taking a watercolor class at Islip Art Council in the fall, and loving it, I thought this is the perfect venue to host this. I inquired with the Islip Arts Council Board President Waldo Cabrera and then met with the Executive Director Lynda Moran.”

The opening reception being held on Friday, May 17, 2024 from 6 pm – 8 pm at Islip Art Council, 1701 Sunrise Highway, Bay Shore, NY 11706, (in the

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The reception will celebrate adopted pets and shine a

light on pets in our local animal shelters that are in need of homes.

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knows that my dogs have always been my family. Never without a dog in the house, sometimes with three, I am thrilled that we are final having a Pet ‘family’ exhibit at the Gallery,” stated Lynda Moran, Executive Director of Islip Arts Council.

“Everyone at the Islip Art Council are pet lovers and pet parents and they jumped on board with the idea,” said Hassel. “I am so pleased to be working with them for this event!”

The exhibition will feature pet artists from both organizations, in many formats or art. This is the perfect opportunity to come and see the incredible talent and learn more about the Islip Art Council and American Pet Professionals.

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Memorial Garden In Islip, Installs A ‘Wind Phone’ To Give Comfort To Those Grieving Loved Ones Lost To The Opioid Crisis

It might draw some quizzical looks from people who just don’t get it. How can someone make a call on an old rotary phone, which is obviously not “connected” to anything? But to people grieving the loss of a loved one, like those parents who have lost children and grandchildren to the opioid epidemic, when making a call from the Wind Phone they know the connection is real.

Long Islanders can now visit the Gabriel’s Giving Tree (GGT) Memorial and Serenity Garden at the Suffolk County Environmental Center at the Scully Estate, located at 550 South Bay Avenue in Islip to make a call themselves. Members of GGT recently installed a Wind Phone, the second one on Long Island.

The Wind Phone was approved by the Suffolk County Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation. There are over 160 wind phones worldwide, modeled on Japan’s first wind phone in 2011.

Paulette Phillippe, founder of Gabriel’s Giving Tree, was one of the first people to use the phone after it was unveiled on Sunday, April 21. Her grandson Gabriel died of a fentanyl poisoning in 2014 when he was just 15 years old.

“I believe in the importance of ritually grieving and do speak to my grandson Gabe every day,” said Phillippe. “But picking up the phone gave me a sense of not only speaking to Gabriel, I listened for him to answer me back and we had a touching conversation filled with love. It really works.”

“The Wind Phone will serve as a special connection between us

and our loved ones,” said Carole Trottere, a Suffolk County resident who lost her son Alex to a fentanyl poisoning in 2018. “I know there will be tears, but I know Alex will be listening.”

“I pray to myself nightly,” said Lori Carbonaro of Selden, whose son Nick died in 2014. “I speak to Nick almost daily. I share him with family and friends. Now I can pick up the phone and know he and anyone not on planet earth will answer my call.”

“Using the wind phone to talk to my loved one who is no longer here physically was so cathartic,” said Claudia Friszell, whose son Marc died in 2000.  “It brought back good memories of long conversations and surprisingly ‘connected’ me to my son in a very physical way.  We all miss someone, wish there was just one more (or many more) conversation we would like to have, the Wind Phone gives that opportunity.”

Charles and Grace Limbach of St. James volunteered their time to create the phone for GGT. A plaque will eventually be added to the phone’s cubby which will read:

“Wind Phone, for people with no earthly phone number. The Wind will carry your message.”

GGT is a program under the umbrella of Long Island Council Against Alcohol and Drug Dependence (LICADD).

“As our country and our region continues to contend with the collective grief surrounding the ongoing substance use crisis, LICADD commends the family members of Gabriel’s Giving Tree in their persistent efforts to provide support, comfort

and grief and loss services for families that have been adversely impacted by this devastating public health crisis,” said Steve Chassman, LCSW, CASAC, LICADD Executive Director. “Their courage and commitment to turn their pain into purpose is a powerful example of genuine compassion and community service for their loved ones and their neighbors. LICADD is a proud supporter and partner of their incredible efforts within our Long Island communities.”

In 2023, more than 112,000 people died from fentanyl across the country and other substance overdoses, 395 of those were Suffolk County residents, with 118 cases still pending in Suffolk. Once these pending cases are finally determined, the number will go well past 500.

For more information about GGT visit: https:// licadd.org/ggt

THE WIND PHONE - The Wind Phone was unveiled on April 21 by members of Gabriel’s Giving Tree. From left are Lori Carbonaro, Paulette Phillippe, Carole Trottere, Claudia Friszell, Charlie Limbach who constructed the phone, and his wife Grace Limbach. Photo courtesy of Gabriel’s Giving Tree