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Students Show Off Their Academic Superpowers
During the second week of the four-week Summer Investigations program in the West Islip Union Free School District, elementary students explored “Superheroes and Courageous Characters.” Students learned about the various traits of a superhero in their writing and reading assignments.
They listened to “A Hero Like You” and created their own Shrinky Dinks superhero figures in the STEM lab.
In the library, students read “Mae Among the Stars,” a biography about Mae Jemison. They used their Chromebook and learning platform PebbleGo to research
Jemison and learn more about her life. In addition, Ms. Samantha from the West Islip Public Library visited students and read “Ten Rules of Being a Superhero.” Students created, decorated and designed their own paper superhero masks.
2025 West Islip Country Fair
The 2025 West Islip Country Fair will take place on Sunday, September 21st, from 10 AM - 4 PM, at the West Islip Library Grounds, Higbie Lane & Montauk Hwy. There's fun for everyone! Games, food, and vendors. Music for listening and dancing! Free entry! Sponsored by the West Islip Country Fair Committee. For more information, please visit www. WestIslipCountry Fair.org. Email: WestIslipCountry Fair@gmail.com
The School Supply Drive is Back!
The Youth Bureau’s Annual School Supply Drive is in full-swing collecting donations for families in our community! Supplies of all varieties are being accepted. Donations can be dropped off to Islip Town
Hall, located at 655 Main St., Islip and Islip Town Hall West, located at 401 W. Main St., Islip.
Photo courtesy of West Islip Union Free School District
AUGUST HAPPENINGS
FRI., AUGUST 8th
SAT., AUGUST 9th
9:30AM-3:00PM
INDOOR/OUTDOOR YARD SALE
Community Presbyterian Church, 1843 Deer Park Ave. in Deer Park. For more information, please call 631-242-0221. Rain or Shine.
SAT., AUGUST 9th
10:00AM-9:30PM
Grand Entry: 12 Noon & 7pm
SUN., AUGUST 10th
10:00AM-5:00PM
Grand Entry: 12 Noon
PAUMANAUKE POW-WOW
The Paumanauke Native American Festival Inc., The Babylon Citizens Council on the Arts (BACCA), and the Town of Babylon proudly present the 43rd Paumanauke Pow-Wow at Tanner Park in Copiague. This twoday, family-friendly festival of Native American culture features Indigenous dance and dance competitions, traditional drums, native foods, and plenty of audience participation. For more information contact BACCA: 631-587-3696 / info@babylonarts.org Gerry Goodlin: 516-495-6076
MON., AUGUST 11th
8:15AM-12:15PM
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 147 Park Ave. in Amityville. August 11 through August 15. Bible lessons, music, games, crafts, snacks and more. It's all FREE. Ages 4-year-old through sixth grade. To register at vbspro.events/p/8265d0. For more information, please call 631-264-0763
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TUES., AUGUST 12th
11:00AM-4:00PM
31st ANNUAL
CLAM SHUCKING CONTEST
West Islip Breast Cancer Coalition For Long Island, Inc. Shuckin’ Fun in the Sun. Fun For Kids Too! Corn Husking Face Painting. Bay Shore Marina, South Clinton Avenue, Bay Shore. For more information, please call 631-669-7770 Email: info@wibcc.org Website: www.wibcc.org
7:00PM
REPUBLIC AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING
7150 Republic Airport, Room 201, in Farmingdale. For information call 631752-7707 x6109 or email: contactus@ republicairport.net
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
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, Amityville, NY 11701.
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
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!
Over 50 Local Breweries And Frozen Treat Shops Across
New York Blood Center (NYBC) is kicking off its fourth annual “Pint for a Pint” campaign to encourage blood donations during the critical summer months at donor centers through August 31, 2025, all who come to donate at NYBC’s donor centers will receive a voucher for a free beverage or frozen treat at a participating local brewery, pub, or frozen treat shop.
Since its launch in 2022, the “Pint for a Pint” campaign has doubled in size, with more than 50 breweries, pubs, and frozen treat shops across the region coming together to support the critical need for blood donations. This year’s full list of participating establishments can be found at https://www.nybc.org/ pint/
“At Newburgh Brewing Company, we take enormous pride in being supportive of our community,” said Paul Halayko, President and COO of Newburgh Brewing Company. “By working with the NYBC through Pint for a Pint, we are thanking folks for doing something selfless and important: donating blood. It’s a way we can ask our community to be supportive of such an important cause, and then reward them with a delicious pint of Newburgh beer!”
Following a sharp drop in donations over the 4th of July holiday, the region’s supply of O- and O+ blood is currently at a critical 1-2 day level, and overall collections are nearly 25% below the level needed to meet hospital demands. Summer has brought an expected decline in donations, driven by vacations and school breaks, but combined with increased trauma cases, the impact on the local blood supply has been severe.
Type O-negative is the universal blood type used when seconds matter and a patient’s blood type is unknown. Type O-positive, the most common type, is in constant demand for surgeries, childbirth, cancer treatments, and daily medical care.
“Every pint counts, especially in the summer, and we are so grateful to these local establishments for coming together to
support the critical need for blood donations in the summertime,” said Andrea Cefarelli, Senior Vice President at New York Blood Center. “We hope this fun incentive will inspire returning and first-time donors to donate blood and enjoy a refreshing beverage or frozen treat on us. Blood donations are needed now more than ever.”
Blood donors can donate every 56 days, and platelet donors can donate twice a month. In light of recent updates to FDA guidance, more people than ever may now be eligible to give. To make an appointment, donors can call 1-800-9332566 or visit nybc.org. Can’t donate blood? You
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Summer Senior Advocate Schedules
Suffolk Legislator Tom Donnelly (D-Deer Park) is pleased to inform Islip residents about the local Suffolk County Office for the Aging Summer 2025 Senior Advocate Schedule.
Senior advocates are County representatives who come out into the community and assist seniors with information gathering, completion of eligibility or recertification applications and referrals to appropriate community
agencies.
“It is so important for us to provide our senior citizens with the assistance and information they need in ways that are most convenient to them. These visits allow our seniors to connect with our County’s senior advocates right in their own communities,” said Legislator Donnelly. “I hope all those interested in the services that the Suffolk County Office for the Aging provides will
take advantage of this opportunity.”
This summer, Senior Advocates will be visiting the following locations in the Town of Islip:
• Bay Shore Library, 1 S. Country Road, Brightwaters: Friday, August 15, 10 am – 12 pm
• Bishop McGann Housing, 200 Bishop McGann Drive, Central Islip: Mondays, August 25 & September 29, 10 am –
12 pm
• East Islip Library, 381 E. Main Street, East Islip: Monday, August 11, 10 am – 12 pm
• Islip Library, 71 Monell Avenue, Islip: Monday, September 15, 10 am –12 pm
• St. Anne’s Gardens, 80100 2nd Avenue, Brentwood: Thursday, August 7, 8:30 – 11 am
Advocates assist with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
(SNAP – formerly known as food stamps), Medicare Savings Program and Heating Emergency Assistance Program (HEAP) applications. They also can provide information on Medicare, answer questions and make recommendations and referrals. For more information about available services or directions to any of these locations, please call the Suffolk County Office for
the Aging at (631) 8538200.
“For more than three decades, the Suffolk County Office for the Aging has been providing full and trouble-free access to critical services,” Donnelly said. “I am glad to see their great professional community outreach program continue and hope that every senior resident will make full use of it.”
PSEG Long Island’s Fifth Annual Power To Feed Long Island Food Collection Drive Is Coming To A Town Near You Community Invited To Donate Online
Across Long Island Through September
PSEG Long Island is energized to announce details of its fifth annual Power to Feed Long Island food drive initiative and invites Long Islanders to make a donation to support their neighbors. PSEG Long Island will set up collection bins at several Stop & Shop supermarkets on different Fridays through the summer. The annual collection campaign supports Island Harvest Food Bank’s mission to feed neighbors facing food insecurity.
Hundreds of thousands of Long Island families struggle with hunger and food insecurity throughout the year. During the summer months, there is a significant reduction in food donations to local food banks, pantries and other programs. Compounding the issue, children are not in school where they can receive free or reduced-cost breakfast and lunch.
Enter PSEG Long Island’s Power to Feed Long Island. Through the end of September, PSEG Long Island will set up collection boxes at Stop & Shop supermarket locations across Long Island (schedule is below) where community members can donate nonperishable food and essential personal care needs. The items collected at these drives will be distributed to families through local soup kitchens, nourishment centers, food pantries and other outreach programs in the neighborhood.
Over the past four years, Long Islanders have supported PSEG Long Island’s Power
to Feed Long Island events by donating the equivalent of 130,000 meals to help people in their communities struggling to feed their families.
“As we celebrate the fifth year of PSEG Long Island’s Power to Feed Long Island, we thank the generous Long Islanders who have opened their hearts and wallets to help their neighbors in need each year,” said David Lyons, interim president and COO, PSEG Long Island. “There is hunger in every ZIP code on Long Island, and PSEG Long Island is energized to partner with Island Harvest and Stop & Shop once again to help families in our communities who need it, especially during the difficult summer months.”
“PSEG Long Island has long been a valued partner with us on the frontlines in our mission to end hunger and reduce food waste on Long Island,” said Randi Shubin Dresner, president and CEO, Island Harvest Food Bank. “The generous support from PSEG Long Island, Stop & Shop, and their customers is not just a lifeline, but a beacon of hope for our neighbors who may be a paycheck away from not being able to provide for themselves and their families a basic human right, like food.”
“As a leading grocery retailer on Long Island, we understand the critical role we play in fighting hunger in our communities,” said Daniel Wolk, external communications manager at Stop & Shop. “We are proud to once again welcome PSEG Long Island and
How to donate:
The schedule for PSEG Long Island’s Power to Feed Long Island 2025 is as follows:
Island Harvest to our stores this summer for the Power to Feed Long Island food drive. With food banks facing increasing demand, we are deeply committed to supporting Island Harvest’s mission to end hunger across Nassau and Suffolk counties.”
As a thank you to customers who make onsite donations, PSEG Long Island volunteers will be providing contributors free LED lightbulbs and reusable shopping bags. Representatives from PSEG Long Island will be available at each location to provide information on financial programs
and money-saving energy efficiency options. Island Harvest Food Bank personnel will be in attendance to share information on its hunger relief programs.
What to donate:
Island Harvest requests specific items, including:
Nonperishable food: Healthy varieties of canned foods, such as low-sodium beans, vegetables, soups, pasta sauces and tomato varieties, tuna and chicken, rice, pasta, nut butters, olive and canola oil, spices and pet food (no glass containers please).
Household essentials: Toilet paper, paper towels, hand sanitizer, laundry detergent and dish soap.
Personal care items: Toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, soap, shampoo, conditioner, feminine care products and shaving products, antibacterial wipes and washcloths.
Baby care items: Diapers, wipes, formula, creams, ointments and baby wash.
Cash or online monetary donations: Island Harvest estimates each dollar donated provides roughly two meals.
For a full list of suggested donations, additional details about PSEG Long Island’s Power to Feed Long Island, including a video of last year’s events, or to make an online donation, visit psegliny.com/feedLI. Information on PSEG Long Island’s financial assistance programs are available here: psegliny.com/myaccount/customersupport/ financialassistance. For information about Island Harvest and the services it provides, visit islandharvest.org or call 631-873-4775.
View and download photos of last year’s Power to Feed Long Island events here: flickr.com/photos/psegli/ collections/72157722842243506/
RECIPE OF THE WEEK: Liquid Iron
STAY COOL AS SUMMER WINDS DOWN
Though few people consider the end of summer a cause for celebration, the weather outside need not preclude men and women from enjoying a cool and refreshing beverage. Those who simply can’t say “so long” to summer may want to find a nearby patio, pull up a chair and pour themselves a glass of “Liquid Iron” courtesy of Brian Preston-Campbell’s “Cool Waters” (Harvard Common Press). Not only is the following drink refreshing and cool for those waning hot days before summer officially goes away, but it’s also a great source of iron and calcium.
Makes 6 servings
2 stalks red Swiss chard, chopped
1⁄4 cup chopped spinach leaves
1⁄4 cup chopped purple kale
1 teaspoons loose green tea leaves
6 cups still water
DIRECTIONS:
1. Place the chard, spinach, kale, and tea leaves in a blender with 1 cup of the water. Purée until fairly smooth, about 1 minute.
2. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a large pitcher, using a ladle or rubber spatula to extract as much juice as possible. Add the remaining water, stir gently, and serve.
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As summer winds down, long stretches of sunlight are dwindling and cooler temperatures are on the horizon. Gardening enthusiasts may wonder how they can manage their backyard gardens as the peak growing season comes to a close. People may not be eager to do much in their gardens come August, particularly because the air may be hot and the dew point high. And spending the final days of summer at the beach or in the pool may take priority. However, late summer is a great time to focus on certain tasks.
Deadheading
Many plants look better with the wilted flowers removed. Furthermore, some plants, such as with lilies and roses, will benefit from having spent blooms removed so that no unnecessary energy is drawn away
Tending A Garden In Late Summer
from the roots or bulbs. Research your plants and learn which can benefit from some late-summer deadheading to keep them thriving.
Weeding
Weeds can become problematic if they’re allowed to grow unabated. Routinely go into the garden and cull the weeds.
Keep an eye open for pests
According to Garden Smart, caterpillars and beetles may be chewing on garden plants by late summer, and aphids still may be problematic. Handpick insects off of vegetables and ornamental flowers, or use safe sprays for treating these issues.
Plant cool weather vegetables
Many plants will grow
well when planted in late summer, according to Homesteading Family. Some such plants include turnips, beets, carrots, kale, chard, mustard greens, and peas. You can begin turning your summer garden, or a portion of it, into a fall and winter garden.
Consider succession planting
Growing vegetables like beans or peas may be more successful if you try succession planting. This involves sowing new seeds every seven to 10 days to extend the harvest.
Harvesting what’s ready Pick vegetables that are ready to eat, and remove any plants that have reached the end of their growing cycle.
Convert planter boxes and containers
This is a good time to start changing over summer annuals in containers and planter
boxes to those that do well in fall, such as mums, asters, pansies, and goldenrod.
There’s plenty of work to be done in the garden come the end of summer.
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Did You Know?
Inflation has garnered countless headlines in recent years, and much of that news has focused on the notably higher cost of food. Though the cost of some items at the grocery store has gone down in 2024, many items remain significantly more expensive than they were as recently as three or four years ago. In an effort to overcome rising food costs, some consumers have thought about gardening. According to Washington State University, the average household with a food garden spends around $70 per year on seeds and garden supplies. The reward for that small investment is roughly $600 worth of food. Though the financial investment associated with a food garden might be minimal, it's important for prospective gardeners to recognize that the commitment of time required to establish and sustain a food garden can be significant.
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Saturday Night Concerts!
Enjoy summer evenings of live music at Roberto Clemente Park! 400 Broadway Ave., Brentwood. FREE Admission! Sponsored by Sponsored by Assemblyman Phil Ramos and the Town of Islip.
For More Information Call 631-224-5430 or Go to www .islipny .gov
Join us Saturday, August 16 from 5:30 pm –7:00 pm for a FREE concert Non-perishable food donations welcome. Sponsored by Catholic Health Good Samaritan University Hospital.
“Pint For A Pint” Campaign
can still make a life-saving impact by supporting NYBC’s mission through financial contributions or volunteering your time. Visit here to learn more: https://www.nybc.org/
support-us/
*Blood donors 21+ years of age are eligible. Prizes hold no cash value and are non-transferable. The type of beverage and frozen treat is at the venue’s discretion.
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Voucher must be redeemed on or before October 31, 2025, and cannot be used on the day of donation. Other restrictions may apply.
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