Robots big and small have been built and tested at Massapequa High School this summer during a pair of robotics camps. Members of the high school robotics team took part in a camp from Aug. 28-31 to start preparing for this year’s competition season. They will compete against other schools and this year’s challenge will be to use the robot to place blocks into goals throughout the 12foot by 12-foot competition field.
SAT., AUGUST 23rd
10:00AM–3:00PM
ST. PATRICK’S CHURCH
THRIFT SHOP/YARD SALE
(Rain or Shine) Thrift Shop Special Event “Pack A Bag” ($5.00) Many new items in all categories. 305 Carll’s Path in Deer Park. New and gently used women’s, men’s and children’s clothing and shoes as well as home goods. For more information, please call 631-2427530
6:00PM-10:00PM
STONY BROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT
COUNTRY NIGHT FUNDRAISER
Live music, line dancing, food, drinks, Raffles & fun! General Admission $35. Food, Beer, Water/Soda included in ticket purchase 1410 Stony Brook Rd. Stony Brook, NY 11790. For more information, visit https://stonybrookfdfundraisers. squarespace.com/
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 516-442-6000
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,
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
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.
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
New York State Assemblyman Michael Durso (R-Massapequa Park), in partnership with the Massapequa American Legion Post 1066, is hosting a Free Veterans’ Appreciation Pancake Breakfast and Resource Fair on Saturday, August 23rd from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the American Legion Post 1066 in Massapequa.
Veterans will be treated to a complimentary pancake breakfast and provided with valuable information from over 20 vendors on issues such as healthcare, housing, education, legal services, and other veteran support services. This free event is open to all veterans who live in or belong to a veteran’s organization in the 9th Assembly district.
Supporting small businesses ensures more money stays in the communities those businesses serve. The U.S. Small Business Administration says $48 out of every $100 spent at a small business stays in the community. On the flip side, when a person spends $100 at a big-box store or
a national chain, only $14 remains in the community. Local businesses are more likely to utilize other local businesses, such as banks, service providers and even farms. Small businesses also pay employees, many of whom are local and shop local, thereby keeping even more dollars in their communities.
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For the fourth year in a row, the Plumbing Contractors Association of Long Island (PCALI) proudly sponsored a pizza lunch for the campers and staff at Sunrise Day Camp, a no-cost summer camp for children battling cancer and their siblings.
This year’s lunch, which fed several hundred campers and 200 staff members, was held during one of the most anticipated events of the summer Color War, a spirited tradition that brings joy, energy, and friendly competition to the camp community.
Sunrise Day Camp provides a much-needed escape for children facing serious health challenges, allowing them and their siblings to enjoy the fun of summer in a supervised, emotionally supportive environment all free of charge. The camp is a sanctuary for healing,
laughter, and connection.
The Plumbing Contractors Association of Long Island has remained a proud supporter of this mission, with long-time PCALI member Larry Levine of Par Plumbing playing an instrumental role in fostering the relationship between PCALI and Sunrise Day Camp over the years.
Jeff Connelly, President of PCALI, shared his thoughts on the organization’s ongoing commitment: “It’s an incredible privilege to support Sunrise Day Camp and the amazing kids who attend. Seeing their smiles and energy reminds us why we do this year after year. We’re honored to play even a small part in helping these kids just be kids.”
Deborah Lom of Sunrise Day Camp says, “We are grateful for the support that PCALI gives to Sunrise and the Levine Golf Classic. It’s because of supporters
The Plumbing Contractors Association of Long Island (PCALI) proudly sponsored a pizza lunch for the campers and staff at Sunrise Day Camp in Wheatley Heights, a no-cost summer camp for children battling cancer and their siblings.
like you that Sunrise can continue providing free-ofcharge summer and yearround programming to as many children with cancer and their siblings as we are this year.”
PCALI is deeply grateful to Sunrise Day Camp for the opportunity to give back and looks forward to continuing
this meaningful tradition for years to come.
About Plumbing Contractors Association of Long Island (PCALI) The Plumbing Contractors Association of Long Island (PCALI) advances the plumbing industry, promotes the overall welfare of plumbing contractors in
Nassau and Suffolk Counties, and works collaboratively with the leadership and members of Plumbers Local 200. PCALI works tirelessly to raise public awareness about utilizing licensed plumbers only.
About Sunrise Day Camp Sunrise Day Camp brings the joys of childhood to
children with cancer and their siblings on Long Island. They offer a welcoming, inclusive summer day camp, year-round programs and in-hospital recreational activities, all completely free of charge. To learn more visit https://www. sunrisedaycamp-longisland. org/
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Robots big and small have been built and tested at Massapequa High School this summer during a pair of robotics camps.
Members of the high school robotics team took part in a camp from Aug. 28-31 to start preparing for this year’s competition season. Technology teacher Matt Swanson supervised students as they built the robot for the VEX Robotics events, which begin in November. They will compete against other
schools and this year’s challenge will be to use the robot to place blocks into goals throughout the 12foot by 12-foot competition field.
Their goal was to complete the robot build over the four-day camp so they can focus on programming and practicing once the school year begins.
Junior Caiden Kacharaba, who has been working with robots since middle school, enjoys the fast-paced nature of the events. Each match is
typically two minutes, with four robots in the field at a time in a 2 v. 2 format.
“I like the challenge of it,” Caiden said. “It’s really complex, what we’re doing this year. Every year, the competition is a little different.”
The following week, 35 students entering grades 6-9 attended the Lego Robotics Camp in the high school cafeteria. The annual camp took place from Aug. 4-7 for five hours a day. Students worked with Mr. Swanson
and technology teachers Matt Anderer and Mike Spiritis while developing their critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
The participants used Lego Spike kits to build their robots, with several yellow bins filled with pieces for them to use. They worked in small groups to create, program and test their robots throughout the week. There were minichallenges like search and rescue, in which the robots had to go out, retrieve a
Lego, and bring it back to the starting point. The week ended with a battle bots competition.
“We want them to get a taste of robotics and engineering,” said Mr. Anderer, who advises the Berner Middle School robotics clubs. “Everybody’s a big Lego fan, so introducing them to the world of robotics through something they already have an interest in is pretty neat.”
It wasn’t an introduction
for everyone, like incoming ninth grader Gianna Barravecchio, who attended the camp for the fourth summer. She enjoys building upon her skills each year, trying the different challenges and learning from the knowledgeable and supportive teachers.
“I like robotics and I like the coding,” said Gianna, who hopes to pursue a career in engineering. “It’s really fun for me. I like the challenge.”
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Oyster Bay Town Councilman Andrew Monteleone today announced that registration for the Town’s 2025 Fall/ Winter Youth Ice Hockey Program will begin soon. The program features a House League, which includes full House League games, a practice schedule, and playoffs for boys and girls in the 8U, 10U, 12U, and 14/16U age groups.
Clinics spanning 10 weeks in duration are also available, including all girls clinics, 6U clinics, adult learn to play clinics and advanced skill clinics. Programs will begin on September 28th.
Girls Clinic and an Adult Learn to Play program, both consisting of two 10-week sessions (Fall- Session I and Winter- Session 2). The Boys & Girls 6U Clinic includes 10 sessions every other week for 20 weeks (SeptemberMarch). The fee for all clinics is $150 per session.
The House League includes full House League games, a practice schedule, and playoffs for boys and girls in the 8U, 10U, 12U, and 14/16U age groups.
The registration fee is $400 for residents and $500 for non-residents. Additionally, the program offers various clinics, including an All
“The Town of Oyster Bay’s Youth Ice Hockey Program is one of the best games in town, and features many respected coaches dedicated to teaching this outstanding sport to the many boys and girls enrolled in the program,” said Councilman Andrew Monteleone. “With a variety of leagues and clinics, there’s something for everyone, and we are committed to fostering a love for the game in a supportive and fun environment.”
Online registration opens for residents on August 27th and 28th at 9 AM. Non-residents can begin registering online on August 29th at 9 AM. Registration can be completed by visiting oysterbaytown.com/sports. For more information, please email tobhockey@ oysterbay-ny.gov or call (516) 433-7465, x8234.
The Massapequa Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of Bloom Pilates Studio, located at 1129B North Broadway in North Massapequa. Stop by and experience the transformative power of Pilates. Back row L to R: Assemblyman John Mikulin; Thomas Antonetti (Board of Directors); Anthony Migliorelli (Board of Directors). Front Row L to R: Jenna Muscarella (Board of Directors); Karen Gawrych (Treasurer); Owner Isabella Gerone; Robin Hepworth (President); Sal Polito (1st Vice President); Randi Jankowski (Board of Directors); Isabelle Rapacciuolo (Board of Directors)
