LONG ISLAND MEDIA GROUP
AUGUST HAPPENINGS
SAT., AUGUST 16th
2:00PM
SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK SERIES AT BROOKSIDE PARK, W. SAYVILLE
Islip Arts Council and Studio Theater of Long Island Shakespeare Troupe present "Much Ado About Nothing," a comedy by William Shakespeare. This limited engagement will be performed FREE. *Schedule subject to change Shakespeare in the Park is made possible through a grant from the Suffolk County Office of Cultural Affairs. For more information visit Isliparts.org, or call 631-888-3525
SAT., AUGUST 23rd
SUN., AUGUST 24th
10:00AM-5:00PM FARMINGDALE VENDOR FAIR ON THE VILLAGE GREEN
361 Main St. in Farmingdale. Free Event. Family shopping fun and a great way to spend the day! For more information, please call 516442-6000
SUN., AUGUST 24th
1:00PM-5:00PM OPEN HOUSE
Join Us for the Science of Spirituality Meditation Center's 21st Anniversary Celebration Open House. An amazing day featuring special guest speakers, introductory meditation sessions, vegetarian cooking demos, yoga demonstrations, live music, a tour of the garden & grounds, an outdoor picnic, and more. Open to all and free of charge. For more information, please call 631-8227979, Infotristate@sos.org. Science of Spirituality Meditation Center, 79 County Line Road in Amityville.
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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
2:00PM SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK SERIES AT BAYARD CUTTING ARBORETUM, GREAT RIVER
Islip Arts Council and Studio Theater of Long Island Shakespeare Troupe present "Much Ado About Nothing," a comedy by William Shakespeare. This limited engagement will be performed FREE. *Schedule subject to change Shakespeare in the Park is made possible through a grant from the Suffolk County Office of Cultural Affairs. For more information visit Isliparts.org, or call 631-888-3525
TUES., AUGUST 26th
12:15PM FREE BROWN BAG CONCERT SERIES Tuesdays at the Bay Shore Band Shell, 80 East Main Street in Bay Shore. Chasing Time / Music of the 60's 70's and 80's. For more information, please call the Islip Arts Council 631-888-3525
WED., AUGUST 27th
5:00PM-8:00PM DROP-OFF DRUG EVENT International Overdose Awareness Day. The Lindenhurst Moose Lodge, Lindenhurst Community Cares, CASJ, and Suffolk County Police C.O.P.E. have joined forces to create a united front in preventing addiction and overdose deaths in our community. Please bring your prescription medications for safe disposal to: Lindenhurst Moose Lodge #1421, 883 South Broadway, in Lindenhurst. Anyone who drops oft medicine will receive a raffle ticket for a prize! Together we can make a difference!
THURS., AUGUST 28th 6:00PM-7:00PM PAUMANACKE GARDEN CLUB PROGRAM
Pauley the Plant Man will speak on 'Early Fall Gardening.' No preregistration necessary. Refreshments served after the program. Wantagh Public Library, 3285 Park Avenue in Wantagh Questions? contact paumanackegc@gmail.com
SAT., AUGUST 30th
12:00 Noon
AMITYVILLE PORCH MUSIC DAY
Go porch-to-porch in the Village to hear live music! See map of porch/ band locations at Amityville.com. To sign up a band/porch email us at Mayor@amityvil le. com. For more information, please call Village Hall 631-264-6000
THRU SAT., AUGUST 30th
DURING LIBRARY HOURS PHOTOGRAPHY EXIBITION at the East Islip Library. Perspectives in Photography” is a diverse visual interpretation of the world as seen by Rick Jacobs. East Islip library, 381 East Main St, in East Islip. 2nd fl. The event is free. For more information, please call 631-581-9200
SAT., AUGUST 30th
SUN., AUGUST 31st 10:00AM-5:00PM
EISENHOWER PARK FIELD 8 ART CRAFT & GIFT VENDOR FAIR
Famlily shopping fun and a great way to spend the day! For more information, please call 516-4426000, www.NassauCountyFarirs.com
CLUES ACROSS
1. Fairly large
6. Barrels per day (abbr.)
9. Cover the entirety of
Leafy appetizer 14. Showy ornament
15. Norse personification of old age 16. Athletes
17. Closes tightly
18. Attack via hurling items
19. Where the reserves stand
Sword
Turf
Begat 23. Damage another’s reputation 24. Northeast
For each
Hours (Spanish)
Western state
One who offers help
Flanks 38. A woolen cap of Scottish origin 39. Free from drink or drugs
Tunnels
Mature 45. More dried-up
News organization
Steal something
17. Begets 20. Face part 21. Frocks
23. Hill or rocky peak
25. Giving the impression of dishonesty
26. About ear
27. Male parents 29. Popular grilled food
Vaccine developer
Not conforming
Polite address for women
1970 U.S. environmental law
Astronomical period of 18
49. Forms one’s public persona(abbr.) 51. Female fish eggs 52. Small petrel of southern seas 54. Edible starches 56. Historical 60. In a place to sleep 61. Horse grooms 62. Off-Broadway theater award 63. Chinese dynasty 64. Resembling a wing 65. Small projection on a bird’s wing 66. Of the Isle of Man
67. Derived unit of force (abbr.)
68. Plate for Eucharist
42. Center for Excellence in Education
43. Watches discreetly 47. An electrically charged atom
Hymn
50. Arabic given name
Popular pie nut 53. City in Zambia
55. Species of cherry 56. John __, British writer 57. Be next to 58. Make angry
59. Give birth to a lamb or kid 61.
Seaford Historical Society Events
Summer Fun for Kids on Sunday, August 24, from 2 to 7 PM on the museum grounds, 3890 Waverly Ave., Seaford. Bounce houses, kids’ games, face painting, Creatures of the Bay touch and feel, and “The Truck” food truck and ice
cream truck. Rain date: Sunday, September 7th.
Thursday, Sept. 25, 6:30 PM at the museum, 3890 Waverly Ave., MUSIC BINGO. $25 for 2 bingo cards. Bring your own beverage. No outside food allowed. Tickets on sale
Sept 2. Venmo names and fee to @Judity_Bongiovi after Sept 2 or send check AND names to Seaford Historical Society PO Box 1254, Seaford, NY 11783
For more information, please call Judy Bongiovi, 516-783-8629
South Shore Audubon Bird Walk
Join the South Shore Audubon Society for a bird walk at the Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve in Merrick on Sunday, August 17, starting at 9:00 a.m.
The entrance road to the Norman Levy Preserve is located on the south side of Merrick
Road, just east of the Meadowbrook Parkway. (It is the same road as the Department of Sanitation entrance).
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. To register, text your name and contact information to 516 467-9498. No walk if it rains. Text regarding questionable weather. For more information, log onto www.ssaudubon. org
Senator
Steve Rhoads To Host
Inaugural Veterans Valor Walk
Senator Steve Rhoads will host the first-ever Veterans Valor Walk—a patriotic community event and food drive— on Saturday, August 23rd at Eisenhower Park. The event will feature a 0.5-mile walk around Salisbury Lake to honor local veterans and support those in need.
Participants are asked to bring a non-perishable food item to benefit a local veterans’ food pantry.
Attendees are encouraged to wear red, white, and blue to show their patriotic spirit. Following the walk, registered participants will enjoy a complimentary bagel breakfast and refreshments.
Pre-registration is strongly encouraged using the following link, but walk-ins welcome: https://docs.google. com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQ LSe3Ok8fNMcXS3zWE 8Ma5MEMnWE1mP8Vt mavCKzACF03LLBTTw/ viewform
Senator Rhoads invites the community to come together to honor those who served and ensure no hero goes hungry.
Senator Rhoads To Host Emergency Preparedness Training
Emergencies can strike at any time— being prepared can save lives and protect your family. Senator Steve Rhoads, Assemblyman Dave McDonough, Hempstead Town Councilman Chris Schneider, and Nassau County Legislator Michael Giangregorio, in partnership with the New York National Guard, will host a Citizen Preparedness Corps Training Program to help residents prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies and disasters.
Participants will receive expert guidance on developing family emergency plans, assembling emergency supply kits, and
other critical preparedness skills. Each participating family will receive a FREE Citizen Preparedness Starter Kit. Pre-registration is required. Residents can register online at: https://pspapps.dhses.ny.gov/ CitizenPreparednessCorps/views/registrant/ add.xhtml?lang=en&eventId=197
WHEN:
Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 7:30 PM
WHERE:
Seaford American Legion Post 1132, 2301 Penatiquit Avenue, Seaford, NY 11783
Sleep Is Restorative And Essential For Children
Sleep is restorative and essential for ensuring our minds and bodys operate at peak capacity, but many kids are not getting enough sleep. According to WebMD, bedtimes have gradually become later as children must contend with social, family and school activities. This is especially true for older children. WebMD says that most 12-year-olds now go to bed around 9 p.m., getting an average of 9 hours of sleep, even though 12 hours is ideal for kids who are 12.
Saladino And Blakeman Announce Free $25 Farmers’ Market Coupons
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman announce that incomeeligible adults aged 60 and over can now receive free $25 coupon booklets from the New York State Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). These
coupons can be used to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at authorized farmers’ markets and farm stands.
“We are committed to enhancing the quality of life for our senior residents,” said Supervisor Saladino. “The Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program is an
For Senior Citizens
excellent initiative that helps seniors maintain a healthy diet while enjoying the fresh produce our local markets have to offer. It is important for us to provide opportunities that support the well-being of our older adults, and this program does just that by making nutritious food more accessible.”
The $25 Farmers’ Market coupon distribution will take place on Thursday, August 21st from 10 AM to 12 PM at the North Massapequa Community Center, located at 214 North Albany Ave., North Massapequa. Coupons will be distributed on a firstcome, first-served basis, with a limit of one booklet
per person per year.
Coupons can be used at the Country Fresh Farmingdale Farmers’ Market, located at Village Green, 316 Main Street, Farmingdale, open Sundays from 10 AM to 2 PM (June 1 - November 23), at Deep Roots Farmers’ Market, located at 100 Garvies Point Road, Glen Cove, open Saturdays 9 AM to 1 PM (May 31 – November 1) and at the Seaford Farmers’ Market, located at Seaford LIRR Parking Lot 3, Sunrise Hwy. & Washington St., open Saturdays from 7 AM to 12 PM (June 7 - December 27).
“By participating in this program, our seniors can enjoy the benefits
of fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables, while supporting the local economy. I encourage all eligible seniors to take advantage of this wonderful program and experience the health benefits of fresh, locally sourced produce,” added County Executive Blakeman.
The Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program and Mobile Farm Stand are sponsored by the Nassau County Office for the Aging, the New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets, the New York State Department of Health, the New York State Office for the Aging, and the USDA Food and Nutrition Service.
To find additional farmers’ markets participating in the SFMNP Coupon Program, please visit: https://agriculture. ny.gov/farmersmarkets. For more information, call the Nassau County Office for the Aging at (516) 2278900.
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SERVICE
Classifieds
Senator Steve Rhoads proudly joined Councilman Chris Schneider, Town Clerk Kate Murray, and members of the Seaford Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the re-grand opening of the White Whale. After nearly six years, the local favorite has finally docked once again, bringing back a well-known dining option to the Seaford community.
