CUTTING - SWEET FREYA YOGA AND WELLNESS STUDIO The Amityville Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of Sweet Freya Yoga & Spiritual Wellness Studio at 805 Broadway in Amityville at the Greybarn Complex. On hand were owner Goddess Lira, her mother Cris Gethers, and Sweet Freya employees, Kristina Gallo, and Amira Coleman, TOB Councilman Dwayne Gregory, Jennifer Martin, Chief of Staff to Assembly Woman Kimberly Jean-Pierre, Amityville Chamber Secretary Jennifer Renzo, Chamber Directors Bob Liquorie and Jared Garcia. Best of luck and welcome to Amityville.
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Ribbon Cutting - Sweet Freya Yoga And Wellness Studio
RIBBON CUTTING - SWEET FREYA YOGA AND WELLNESS STUDIO - The Amityville Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of Sweet Freya Yoga & Spiritual Wellness Studio at 805 Broadway in Amityville at the Greybarn Complex. On hand were owner Goddess Lira, her mother Cris Gethers, and Sweet Freya employees, Kristina Gallo, and Amira Coleman, TOB Councilman Dwayne Gregory, Jennifer Martin, Chief of Staff to Assembly Woman Kimberly Jean-Pierre, Amityville Chamber Secretary Jennifer Renzo, Chamber Directors Bob Liquorie and Jared Garcia. Best of luck and welcome to Amityville.
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Lindenhurst Evening Homemakers Group
Join Lindenhurst Evening Homemakers Group at the Amityville Senior Center 48 Cedar Rd., Amityville, NY 11701 on Thursday, October 10, 2024. Open to all members &
newcomers 18 years old & up. Meetings start at 7pm & new members should arrive 15 min. early. Contact Lisa LeBrie at 516-413-7467 for more info.”
Under The Trees Antique Sale
The Amityville Historical Society is having an Antique Sale.
Located in the parking lot of The Lauder Museum 170 Broadway in Amityville on Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 10am to 3pm* Antique Vendors
Wanted. Cost is $50 per Spot. Bring your own table.
For more information, please call 631-598-1486, Leave Message
*ln Case of rain the event will be held indoors at The Lauder Museum.
OCTOBER HAPPENINGS
SATURDAY, OCT. 5th
10:00AM-2:00PM
LAPS FOR LOVE WALK
The Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition will be holding their annual Laps for Love Walk at Babylon Town Hall, 200 Sunrise Highway in Lindenhurst. Take a few "laps" around the beautiful lake, enjoy raffles, vendors, entertainment and food trucks!! (Rain Date Sun. Oct. 6th) For more information, call 631-893-4110
10:00AM-3:00PM
THRIFT SHOP/YARD SALE
St. John’s Lutheran Church Thrift Shop 42 East John Street in Lindenhurst is hosting a yard sale featuring household items, holiday decor, collectibles, jewelry, and much more. For more information, please call 631-226-1274
10:00AM-3:00PM* UNDER THE TREES ANTIQUE SALE
The Amityville Historical Society is having an Antique Sale. Located in the parking lot of The Lauder Museum 170 Broadway Amityville. Antique Vendors Wanted. Cost is $50 per Spot. Bring Your Own Table. For more information, please call 631-598-1486, Leave Message. *ln Case of rain the event will be held indoors at The Lauder Museum.
11:30AM
STELLA MARIS HIGH SCHOOL
ALUMNI ALL YEAR REUNION
Stella Maris High School Alumni
All Year Reunion. October 5,2024 at 11:30am on the back lawn of school:140 B.112 St. Rockaway Park NY 11694. Register on website: https://brentwoodcsj.org/event/stellamaris-high-school-second-annual-
HOLIDAYS
2nd - Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown 11th - Yom Kippur begins at sundown 14th - Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day
31st - Halloween
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 x275 or send events to editorial@longislandmediagroup.com
celebration/or contact Colleen KeeganOBrien'72 at obrien@csjbrentwood.org
6:00PM A NIGHT AT THE RACES
The North Lindenhurst Fire Dept. Benevolent Association presents it’s Annual “A Night At The Races” At Fire Headquarters 1630 Straight Path. Doors open at 6:O0pm. Spaghetti and Meatball Dinner, Beer, Wine, Soda, Coffee & Dessert Door Prizes,Raffles Tickets $15 Each For more information, and tickets please call John at 631-879-1211
6:00PM
THE SYMPHONY NYC CHORUS
The First Presbyterian Church of Babylon is hosting The Symphony NYC Chorus in the sanctuary located at 79 E. Main Street in Babylon. Admission is free. For more information, please call 631.587.5838
SUNDAY, OCT. 6th
11:30am–12:30PM BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church invites you to attend the Blessing Of The Animals. Pets of all faiths are welcome! (In case of rain, this event will be cancelled.) 305 Carll’s Path in Deer Park. The blessing will occur outside the church by the St. Francis statue. For more information, please call 631-242-7530
TUESDAY, OCT. 8th
7:00PM-8:30PM
NIGHT OF ANTIQUES/COLLECTABLES
The Historical Society of Islip Hamlet is hosting a free appraisal night of antiques/collectables featuring appraiser Phil Weiss (Antiques Road Show). Bring coins, vintage toys,
sports memorabilia (no furniture/ jewelry/firearms). The program will be held at the Islip Public Library, 71 Monell Ave. Program is free and open to the public. For information, www. isliphamlethistory.org, 631-559-2915
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 9th
7:00PM
LEGENDS OF COUNTRY MUSIC
Gene Dinapoli presents Legends of Country Music at the Bayway Arts Center located at 265 E. Main Street in East Islip. Get ready for a night of pure country magic with the Legends of Country Music! Get your tickets at www.baywayartscenter.com or call 631 581 2700
7:30PM
AMITYVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY ANNUAL MEETING
The Amityville Historical Society, is having its Annual Meeting and election of officers. It will be held in the Lauder Museum. Mary Cascone Babylon Town Historian will do a presentation on "Benefits of a home or business that agrees to be a part of the Village's historic preservation". For more informaion, please call 631-598-1486
THURSDAY, OCT. 10th
7:00PM
LINDENHURST
HOMEMAKERS GROUP
Join Lindenhurst Evening Homemakers Group at the Amityville Senior Center 48 Cedar Rd. in Amityville. Open to all members & newcomers 18 years old & up. Meetings start at 7pm & new members should arrive 15 min. early. For more information, please call Lisa LeBrie at 516-413-7467
Edmund W. Miles Middle School Celebrates Unity Day
On Sept. 20, students at Edmund W. Miles Middle School in Amityville took part in numerous engaging activities during the school’s Unity Day celebration.
Throughout the day, students and teachers participated in several activities to share the importance of unity, team building and leadership. The activities included Velcro darts, stacking solo cups and index cards, creating an invention with spaghetti and marshmallows, tabletop pickleball-stations, and more.
On Sept. 20, students at Edmund W. Miles Middle School in Amityville stacked solo cups and index cards as part of the school’s Unity Day celebration. Photo courtesy of the Amityville Union Free School District
Students were also tasked with closing their eyes and drawing what their partner tells them about a tropical island. Photo courtesy of the Amityville Union Free School District
EXOTIC WAREHOUSE
Bird Walk October 6
Join the South Shore Audubon Society on a bird walk on Sunday, October 6, starting at 9 AM, at Point Lookout Town Park; and afterwards at the Lido Beach Passive Nature Area . The group will meet in the southeast corner of the large parking lot on the south side of Point Lookout Town Park and will walk east along the beach toward Jones Inlet. After the beach walk, we will return to the parking lot, and drive west on Lido Boulevard to Lido Beach Passive Nature Preserve to walk through the bay marsh. The Preserve
is on the north side of Lido Boulevard. All are welcome. Walk leaders and other birders and nature enthusiasts will be happy to share their knowledge and experience with you. The bird walk is free of charge. Bring binoculars. Rain will cancel the bird walk. To register, text your name and contact information to Joe Landesberg at 516 4679498. For more information, log onto www.ssaudubon. org.
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Join Breast Cancer Survivors and Thrivers at American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer (MSABC) of Eastern Long Island on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, 10 a.m.; Rain Date: Oct, 6, 2024.
The 12th annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Eastern Long Island is a celebration of courage and hope, and a movement that unites communities to end breast cancer as we know it, for everyone.
Over the past three decades, Making Strides
Against Breast Cancer’s 3- to 5-mile walks have collectively grown into the nation’s largest and most impactful breast cancer movement – providing a supportive community for survivors, caregivers and families alike. Making Strides Against Breast Cancer funds lifesaving breast cancer research and is committed to advancing health equity through essential programs and services.
The 12th annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Eastern Long Island is a celebration of
courage and hope, and a movement that unites communities to end breast cancer as we know it, for everyone.
Over the past three decades, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer’s 3- to 5-mile walks have collectively grown into the nation’s largest and most impactful breast cancer movement – providing a supportive community for survivors, caregivers and families alike. Making Strides Against Breast Cancer funds lifesaving breast cancer research and is committed
to advancing health equity through essential programs and services.
“Cancer Facts and Figures:
• In 2024, 19,160 women in New York will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Breast Cancer affects men too.
• There are more than 4 million breast cancer survivors in the U.S. today, including those who have completed treatment and those still undergoing treatment. More than 150,000 of these survivors are living with metastatic breast cancer.
• The death rate from breast
cancer dropped by 42% from 1989-2021 as a result of earlier detection through increased awareness and mammography screening, as well as advances in treatments.
o Despite this drop, Black women are 41% more likely to die of breast cancer than White women overall and are twice as likely to die if they are younger than age 50.
o Breast cancer has surpassed lung cancer in deaths among Black women (6,800 deaths in
2022)
• Since 1993, the American Cancer Society has invested more than $600 million in breast cancer research.
• No one should face breast cancer alone. The American Cancer Society helpline provides information and support 24/7 at (800) 227-2345. Visit MakingStridesWalk. org/EasternLongIsland.” This event will take place at Grangabel Park, Peconic Avenue, Riverhead, N.Y. (behind Chase Bank)
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Join Breast Cancer Survivors and Thrivers At American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer (MSABC) of Long Island
Join Breast Cancer Survivors and Thrivers at American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer (MSABC) of Long Island on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, 7 a.m.-10:30 a.m. (rolling start). Ends approximately at noon.
The 31st annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Long Island is a celebration of courage and hope, and a movement that unites communities to end breast cancer as we know it, for everyone. Expecting 70,000+ participants.
Over the past three decades, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer’s 3- to 5-mile walks
have collectively grown into the nation’s largest and most impactful breast cancer movement – providing a supportive community for survivors, caregivers and families alike. Making Strides Against Breast Cancer funds lifesaving breast cancer research and is committed to advancing health equity through essential programs and services.
Cancer Facts and Figures:
• In 2024, 19,160 women in New York will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Breast Cancer affects men too.
• There are more than 4 million breast cancer survivors in the U.S. today, including
those who have completed treatment and those still undergoing treatment. More than 150,000 of these survivors are living with metastatic breast cancer.
• The death rate from breast cancer dropped by 42% from 1989-2021 as a result of earlier detection through increased awareness and mammography screening, as well as advances in treatments.
o Despite this drop, Black women are 41% more likely to die of breast cancer than White women overall and are twice as likely to die if they are younger than age 50.
o Breast cancer has surpassed
lung cancer in deaths among Black women (6,800 deaths in 2022)
• Since 1993, the American Cancer Society has invested more than $600 million in breast cancer research.
• No one should face breast cancer alone.
The American Cancer Society helpline provides information and support 24/7 at (800) 227-2345. Visit MakingStridesWalk.org/ LongIsland.
This event will take place at Jones Beach – Field 5, 1 Ocean Parkway, Wantagh, N.Y.
The Celebration Of 100 Years Of New York State Parks Continues At Connetquot River State Park Preserve
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The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is celebrating 100 years. To celebrate this milestone, join us at Connetquot River State Park Preserve on Saturday, October 5, 2024, from 10:00am to 3:00pm for a family-friendly event. This celebration will feature various environmental and educational booths, children’s arts and crafts, tour the historic Grist Mill and Clubhouse, participate with
fly-fishing instruction, and more! All activities are free. An $8 vehicle use fee will be in effect.
This event is sponsored by the Natural Heritage Trust and the Long Island State Park Region. Contributors include the Friends of Connetquot, Art Flick Trout Unlimited, Long Island Trout Unlimited, and Idle Hour Fishers.
Connetquot River State Park Preserve is a bit of Long Island the way it used to be. Designated as the first “State
Park Preserve” in New York, Connetquot River encourages the long-term protection of our ecological, cultural, and historic resources. Visitors can enjoy passive activities, such as hiking, birding and nature study. As a nature preserve, bicycling, picnicking and pets are not permitted.
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation oversees more than 250 parks, historic sites, recreational trails, golf courses, boat launches and
more, which saw a record 84 million visits in 2023. For more information on any of these recreation areas, visit parks.ny.gov, download the free NY State Parks Explorer app or call 518.474.0456. Join us in celebrating our Centennial throughout 2024, and connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and the OPRHP Blog.
Making Fall Foliage Trips More Enjoyable
Millions of people each year look forward to the magnificent colors on display in autumn. Fall offers irreplaceable views, whether you’re atop a mountain ridge or thick in the folds of a forest. In addition, the crackle of leaves underfoot and the earthy smell of the soil tempts the senses even more. Some advance planning can help make fall foliage trips that much more enjoyable and awe-inspiring.
PEAK VIEWING TIMES
Areas of the northernmost latitude will start to show color earlier than more southern areas. Generally, the leaf-viewing season begins in late September and runs through early November for much of North America. Peak times for viewing depend on areas of travel and time of year. The Weather Channel offers maps and charts at www. weather.com/maps/fallfoliage for tpeak times for many areas of the U.S.
PICK YOUR DESTINATION
Anywhere with deciduous trees provides the opportunity to witness blazing autumn color. During leaf-peeping season, travelers can go coast to coast and see awesome vistas. Some regions are particularly known for their leaf displays. New York’s Catskill and Adirondack regions are prime spots for visitors in the autumn. The travel resource Frommer’s
offers more leaf-peeping locales to visit.
PACK THE RIGHT GEAR
While most people are not without a smartphone that can capture amazing high-resolution imagery, serious leaf photographers may want to take out their prized camera equipment for leaf-peeping excursions. Also bring along a map or a GPS-enabled device so you can explore back roads and areas off the beaten path more readily.
Prekindergarten students at Northeast Elementary School in the Amityville School District kicked off their educational journey during their first day of school on Sept. 16.
Teachers, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Gina Talbert, Assistant Superintendent
Northeast Elementary School Celebrates The First Day Of Prekindergarten
for Curriculum and Instruction Mary Stephens and Northeast Principal Dr. Pauline Collins greeted each student to celebrate their first year of school. Many of the students, joined by their parents/ guardians, familiarized themselves with the school
during pre-K orientation on Sept. 13.
The district welcomes its newest learners and looks forward to a successful year ahead.
Photos courtesy of Amityville Union Free School District
Promoting Unity And Peace
On Sept. 18, members of Amityville Memorial High School’s National Art Honor Society unveiled their Unity project.
In collaboration with the high school’s art teachers, the honor society crafted large, colorful letters which spells unity out of papier-mâché. Now on display in the school’s art
wing, junior and honor society member Elidi Laquidara said that the project was created with the hope of bringing people throughout the school community together.
“We thought that this would be a great way to bring students together,”
Laquidara said. “We’re hoping that this will bring
unity to the school.”
World Peace Day occurs annually on Sept. 21 and is dedicated to peace, nonviolence and the goal of a day of ceasefire. On Sept. 20, the high school’s National Art Honor Society students will send their wishes for peace in the world during the school’s daily announcements.
On Sept. 18, members of Amityville Memorial High School’s National Art Honor Society unveiled their Unity project. Photo courtesy of Amityville Union Free School District
Did You Know?
Scores of people insist that exercising with a partner is a great way to remain committed to a fitness regimen, and now research is beginning to support that assertion. A 2023 study from researchers in Japan published in the Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics found that exercising both alone and with a partner two or more times a week helped to lower risk of cognitive impairment, but the risk was decreased by a more significant margin among those who exercised with others.
