Amityville School District administrators welcomed all staff during Superintendent’s Conference Day. From left, Assistant Superintendent for Finance & Operations Olivia Buatsi, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Mary Stephens, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Gina Talbert and Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources Dr. Bridgette Waite. Photo courtesy of
Hybrid Event For Individuals, Teams Across The Country Benefits St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Registration is open for the St. Jude Walk/Run Long Island presented by Tweezerman during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month at 8:30AM EST on Saturday, September 21st at Marcum Mellville Offices and Park.
The St. Jude Walk/Run provides supporters of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® a chance to take action and walk or run in person and virtually to raise funds and awareness for St. Jude. Thanks to generous supporters, families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food, so they can focus on helping their child live. This year’s St. Jude Walk/Run series is nationally presented by Window World, Marcum Foundation and Kia. For those attending the St. Jude Walk/Run in person, there will be food trucks, family entertainment and a St. Jude patient family speaker who will share why
the community’s support means so much to families like theirs. St. Jude is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Fundraising events like the St. Jude Walk/Run unite individuals across the country to support the lifesaving mission of St. Jude: Finding cures. Saving children. ® Everywhere. Register or learn more at stjude. org/walk<LongIsland>.
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other lifethreatening diseases. Its purpose is clear: Finding cures. Saving children.® It is the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children. When St. Jude opened in 1962, childhood
cancer was largely considered incurable. Since then, St. Jude has helped push the overall survival rate from 20% to more than 80%, and it won’t stop until no child dies from cancer. St. Jude shares the breakthroughs it makes to help doctors and researchers at local hospitals and cancer centers around the world improve the quality of treatment and care for even more children. Because of generous donors, families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food, so they can focus on helping their child live. Visit St. Jude Inspire to discover powerful St. Jude stories of hope, strength, love and kindness. Support the St. Jude mission by donating at stjude.org, liking St. Jude on Facebook, following St. Jude on X, Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok, and subscribing to its YouTube channel.
Each September, the Northern Hemisphere experiences the autumnal equinox, which marks the official beginning of fall. In the Southern Hemisphere, spring is arriving at this time.
Each year there are two equinoxes, the vernal and the autumnal (March and September, respectively). Shortly after the autumnal equinox, days begin getting shorter and the nights get longer.
The word equinox is from the Latin “aequi,” meaning “equal,” and “nox” or “night.” That means that during each equinox the hours of day and night are nearly equal in length across the planet. During the equinox, the part of the Earth that is closest to the sun is the equator, explains History.com. That helps make night and day equal in length.
The fall equinox and the first day of autumn arrives on Sunday, September 22, 2024, at 08:44 A.M. EDT in the Northern Hemisphere. The equinox occurs at the same moment worldwide.
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, a moment that serves as a powerful reminder that there are steps we all must take in looking out for loved ones, the people in our community, and those who have been impacted by this leading cause of death. Suicide continues to be an urgent public health matter with nearly 50,000 people dying by suicide and 1.6 million people attempting suicide in the United States in 2022 (the most current data available).
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, a leader in this work, invites the public to join our growing movement and take action to save lives during this
awareness month and beyond. It’s time to take one big step together.
Since 2002, millions of people have attended the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s OUT OF THE DARKNESS COMMUNITY WALKS in communities across the country, raising awareness and funds that go toward education programs, advocacy efforts, and scientific research that reveals how we can save more lives.
By walking with others, we find comfort in knowing we are not alone, and that we are connected through great purpose to healing and support. So join us – as parents, neighbors, family members, classmates and colleagues – at our
two Out of the Darkness Community Walks on Long Island, as we all take a step in the right direction: towards HOPE.
Our Out of the Darkness East End Long Island Community Walk will be held on Sunday, September 22nd, beginning at 10:00 am in Smith Point County Park in Shirley. You can find out more information and register at //www.afsp. org/longislandwalkeast.
Our Out of the Darkness Long Island Community Walk will be held on Sunday, October 27th, beginning at 10:00 am in Jones Beach Field #5 in Wantagh. You can find out more information and register at www.afsp.org/ longislandwalkwest.
The Amityville Union Free School District welcomed all staff members back to the start of the 2024-25 school year with a Superintendent’s Conference Day held at Amityville Memorial High School on Aug. 28. The theme of the day, “Building Bridges and Breaking Barriers,” set
the tone for a year focused on collaboration, inclusivity and progress.
Superintendent Dr. Gina Talbert kicked off the day by acknowledging the challenges the district faced last school year. “I am here to ask you to join me in taking the first steps
toward a better year,” said Dr. Talbert. “We may not have the same rhythm as last year, but I believe that together, we can find a new harmony— one that is built on trust, resilience and a shared commitment to our students and to each other.”
Amityville School District administrators welcomed all staff during Superintendent’s Conference Day. From left, Assistant Superintendent for Finance & Operations Olivia Buatsi, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Mary Stephens, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Gina Talbert and Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources Dr. Bridgette Waite.
President Lisa Johnson also echoed these sentiments in her address to the staff and warmly welcomed all in attendance.
Dr. Talbert then outlined a series of goals for the upcoming school year centered on core academic areas, school culture and
climate, parental and family engagement, and finance and budgeting. She also encouraged all staff members to identify their primary goals as educators, recognize any barriers in achieving these goals and reflect on what they can do to build a bridge from these roadblocks. The district, in collaboration with all staff, looks forward to a year of growth and success ahead and thanks all employees for their continued dedication.
(NAPSI)—Treehouse is a nonprofit committed to youth in foster care achieving a degree or other career credential, living-wage job and stable housing. The organization partners with thousands of youth to provide access to childhood experiences and critical resources as they plan for the future. Learn how you can get involved at www.treehouseforkids.org.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 12
7:00PM
LONG ISLAND IN THE MOVIES
The Seaford Historical Society will host a presentation by Greg Blank about Long Island in the Movies, at the Historical Society Museum. The Museum is located at 3890 Waverly Ave. in Seaford. Members Free. $5 fee for nonmembers. For more information, please call Judy Bongiovi at 516-660-2275
CALL FOR TIME
GENERAL BEREAVEMENT
SUPPORT GROUP & LOSS OF ADULT CHILD GROUP
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 x275 or send events to editorial@longislandmediagroup.com
Join Community Presbyterian Church for The Gospel in Disney Worship Service. They will visit the themes of temptation, loss and the saving power of love in the Creation Story and Snow White. Community Presbyterian Church is located at 1843 Deer Park Ave. in Deer Park. For information, please call 631-242-0221
10:00AM
WORSHIP IN THE PARK & PICNIC
grave robbers, and more! For more info: www.isliphamlethistory.org, 631-559-2915
FRIDAY, SEPT. 20
CEREMONY BEGINS
7:45 PM
VETERAN'S PICNIC
5:30 PM
POW/MIA VIGIL REMEMBER.HONOR.SUPPORT
Phone: 631-842-6464 Fax: 631-842-6465
Goodefuneralhome@Hotmail.com www.goodefuneralhome.com 426849N091124
The General Support Group is open to anyone who has suffered a loss at least three months prior to the start of the group. The Adult Child Group has a no wait requirement. Pre-registration is required. Seating is limited. The groups will be offered at St. John Nepomucene, 1140 Locust Ave. in Bohemia. Please call to reserve your seat, 631-589-0540, ext. 250.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 14
9:30AM-11:00AM
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
If you have lost a loved one, Our Lady Of Grace Church at 666 Albin Avenue in West Babylon is now forming a bereavement support group to help you through your grief. It will run every Saturday. The first class begins 9/14/24 and ends 11/23/24. Call John at 631-874-0210 or Fran at 631-587-1578
SUNDAY, SEPT. 15
10:00AM THE GOSPEL IN DISNEY
We're taking our family worship outside at Marjorie Post Park and hosting a picnic afterwards with fun, games & food. Call 516-541-7008 for more information. Community United Methodist Church, 100 Park Boulevard in Massapequa.
11:00AM–3:00PM ANNUAL ART IN THE PARK EXHIBIT
Farmingdale's 13th Annual Art in the Park Exhibit, Show & Sale will take place on the Village Green. The Art show features over 20 local artists including Legendary Long Island artist Elaine Faith Thompson and other amazing Long Island artists. The event is planned by the Farmingdale Cultural Arts Committee. Rain date September 22nd. Farmingdale Village Green, 361 Main Street. For more information, please call 516-249-0093
2:00PM-4:00PM
CEMETERY TOUR
Join Community Presbyterian Church and the Historical Society of Islip Hamlet for its 4th Cemetery Tour hosted by the Oakwood Cemetery Assoc. Hear accounts of interesting characters, dressed in historical costumes, such as a sailing legend,
Hosted by Sgt. John Sardiello American Legion Post 1634 in conjunction with the Town of Babylon. Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Hwy. in Lindenhurst. For more information, call 631-669-3931 or Michael Brothers, Commandercommander.post1634@gmail.com or BillieJo Vozza, Vigil Coordinatorsecretary.post1634@gmail.com
SATURDAY, SEPT. 21
9:00AM - 3:00PM
2024 ANNUAL CHURCH FAIR
Raffle Baskets, Live Music, Food, various vendors, church yard sale items. Something for everyone! Vendors Wanted - 10"X10" spaces available $60 per space. Please call or text 516-313-9148 for details. First Presbyterian Church 497 Pulaski Road in Greenlawn.
DOORS OPEN 6:30PM NIGHT AT THE RACES
WADE-BURNS VFW POST 7279 560 N. Delaware Avenue, Linderhurst, 11757. Tickets $10.00 per person. Tap Beer, House Wine, Soda, Coffee, Cake, Tea. Must be 18 or over to attend. Hot dogs for purchase. For more information, please call 631-888-9854
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Requirements:
- Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Excellent customer service skills with the ability to handle inquiries and complaints professionally
- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively
- Accurate data entry skills with attention to detail
- Clerical experience in an office setting is preferred
- Phone etiquette skills to handle calls with professionalism and courtesy
The successful candidate will have the chance to develop their administrative skills while providing excellent customer service. Only candidates who meet these requirements will be contacted for an interview.
Salary: $43,000 - $50,000 annually with generous medical and retirement benefits package.
Hours: Monday-Friday 9-5, alternating Saturdays 9-1
Amity Harb or Location
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Glass coffee table & 2 matching glas s end tables
TV swivel cabinet
Open shelf ca bine t. RCA black microwave.
3 shelf open cabinet
Energy Star black water cooler. Set of glasses. Set of dishes
Man's 6 drawer brown dresser. Call Jim (516) 508-6375
Garage Sale
AMITY HA RB OR Sat. Sept. 14th
10 am – 3 pm
Furniture, Loveseat , Coffee Table w/2 End Tables, TV Swivel Cabinet, RCA
Black Microwave, 2 Car Seats, Energy Star Black Water Cooler, Set of Glasses, Set of Dishes, Toys, Girl's Children Clothes, Pink Stroller, Grey Graco High Chair, Housewar es & more.
1 Irving Road (off Coolidge Ave.)
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Sports Memora bilia, Christma s Decorations, Nativity Set, Small Appliances, Tools CDs &mor e 526 BEACON AVE (NEAR MTK HWY)
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Join the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program at a night of laughs at Governor’s Comedy Club in Levittown. “Laugh Out Loud” brings some of the area’s top comics on stage on Thursday, September 26 . Doors open at 6:30 pm for the 8:00 pm show. Governor’s Comedy Club is located at 90 Division Avenue in Levittown. Tickets are $35 and must be purchased in advance. Food and drink will be available for purchase and there is a two-item minimum per person. Audience members must be 16+. Register https://breastcancer.adelphi.edu/au_ event/comedy-night/ Raffle tickets will be available the night of the event and the winners will be announced live. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. All funds raised will be used to support Adelphi Breast Cancer Hotline services. Since 1980, the Adelphi New York Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program has offered emotional
support and information to people with and/or concerned about breast cancer. All of the services are free and confidential. To speak with a breast cancer volunteer, or a licensed social worker, please call the hotline at 800-877-8077. You are not alone.
