May 31, 2023 Babylon

BSA Troop 399 Scout Shabbat Service

On March 3, 2023, The Suffolk County Council Jewish Committee on Scouting hosted a Scout Shabbat service at Congregation Beth Sholom Synagogue in Babylon. North Babylon Troop 399 Scouts, uniformed leaders, and Troop adults enjoyed a beautiful Friday night service and a lovely reception. Larry Frumberg, Troop 399 Assistant Scoutmaster, Eagle Advisor, and a member

of the congregation of Beth Sholom Synagogue addressed the Scouts and the congregation. The 12th point of the Scout Law states, “A Scout is reverent: A scout is reverent and faithful in his or her religious beliefs and respects the beliefs of others.”

Boy Scout Troop 399 is a Boy Scout Troop based in North Babylon, NY, and a member of the Sagtikos District of the

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Troop 399 is sponsored by the North Babylon Lions Club. Originally chartered in 1975, Troop 399 has been offering scouting opportunities and teaching boys to become leaders and serve their community for more than 40 years. Meetings are held most Thursday evenings at 7:30 PM during the school year.

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Her Songs Broke Every Record, Her Story Broke Every Barrier

She was a girl from Boston with a voice from heaven, who shot through the stars from gospel choir to dance floor diva. What the world didn’t know was how Donna Summer risked it all to break through barriers, becoming the icon of an era and the inspiration for every music diva who followed. With a score featuring more than 20 of Summer’s classic hits including “Love to Love You Baby,” “Bad Girls” and “Hot Stuff,” this electric experience is a moving tribute to the voice of a generation.

CLUBS MAKES CONNECTIONS - West Babylon Junior High School has dozens of clubs for students in all grades to connect with peers. The art club meets weekly; one day for sixth grade students and another for seventh and eighth graders. The club is currently working on vision boards and has completed projects such as origami, scratch art and shells/rock art this year. Another club option for students who love to write is the newspaper club. Open to all grades, these students conduct interviews and create the content for the online winter and spring editions of the school’s newspaper. Photo courtesy of West Babylon School District

One entry per person. Two winners will be chosen. Winners will be notified by phone or email.

BSA TROOP 399 SCOUT SHABBAT SERVICE - On March 3, 2023, The Suffolk County Council Jewish Committee on Scouting hosted a Scout Shabbat service at Congregation Beth Sholom Synagogue in Babylon.

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Online Job Searching Wednesdays, 6/7 and 6/28 at 5:30 pm

Learn how to use the Internet to find that perfect job! In the first session you will learn how to create accounts, search for employment opportunities with online job sites, learn how to complete applications, discuss industry dos and don’ts, and much more. Bring your

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questions. In the second session you will learn powerful techniques to create a resume that stands out to potential employers. In addition, you will learn how to create, style, and format your resume using MS Word. Registration required. Out of district registration begins 5/30.

Hank Williams

Century ShowSaturday,

6/10 at 2:00 pm

To celebrate what would have been Hank Williams’s centennial, singer Tennessee Walt will be performing an all-Williams concert. The show will include classic Williams’s songs such as “I Saw the Light,” “Jambalaya” and “Your Cheating Heart,” but also lesser-known Williams’s songs and rarities, including songs that

were never commercially recorded and survived only as posthumously released demo tapes. Seating is limited; registration encouraged.

Plots & Pastries

Monday, 6/12 at 10:00 am We will be discussing The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman.

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June Happenings

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 x211 or send events to nataliealmeida@longislandmediagroup.com

SATURDAY, JUNE 3

9:00AM-3:00PM

THRIFT SHOP/YARD SALE

New and gently used women’s, men’s and children’s clothing and shoes as well as home goods. Something for everyone! Thrift shop special event of "Pack A Bag" for $5. For more informaton, please call 631-242-7530.

10:00AM-4:00PM

YARD SALE

Farmingdale United Methodist Church, Main & Grant Streets, is having a Yard Sale with a huge variety of new, used and vintage items. Don't miss out! Please contact 631-884-0149.

10:00AM-5:00PM

ART IN THE PARK

Held at Heckscher Park for local artists to showcase their talents and for art enthusiasts to purchase unique pieces of art. For more information, please contact: Amy Tischler at 631-462-5400 x 223 or atischler@artleagueli.org.

FRIDAY, JUNE 9

6:00PM

RUNWAY FOR A CAUSE

Ooh La La Boutiques will be hosting their Runway for a Cause event at Overlook Beach on Ocean Parkway benefiting the BBCC and the Shannon Romanchuk Saturno Foundation. Food and beverage provided by the Salt Shack. $100 per person, call the office for information at 631-893-4110.

SATURDAY, JUNE 10

11:00AM-3:00PM

WHEELS OF WISDOM CAR SHOW

Brought to you by The Daughters Of Wisdom and held at the Church of St. Mary in East Islip. All classes of cars are welcome. Pre-registered cars are $20 and $25 on the day of the show.Trophies awarded in all classes. For more information call 631-277-2660, ext. 17.

1:00PM-5:00PM

FAMILY FUN DAY

The Long Island Chapter of Tourette Association of America is hosting their Family Fun Day at McKenna Elemetary School in Massapequa Park. For more information please visit www.longislandtourette.org.

7:00PM-11:00PM

MUSIC THRU THE DECADES

Dance and swing into spring! The Knights of Columbus Our Lady of Grace Council 11968 presents Music Thru The Decades. $25 per person includes drinks and food. Ticket sales are limited, reserve your tickets early. For information and tickets call Rob 631-747-0147 or Dave 631-422-3341.

7:30PM

MONDAY, JUNE 12

1:00PM-7:00PM

BLOOD DRIVE

AMVETS Ladies Auxillary 18 will be hosting a blood drive at the AMVETS Post 18 in East Islip. Contact New York Blood Center 1-800-933-2566 to schedule an appointment.

FRIDAY, JUNE 16

2:00PM-7:00PM

LAPS FOR LOVE WALK

The Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition will be holding the Laps for Love Walk at Babylon Town Hall. Take a lap around the lake and shop their vendors. Individuals $20, Team of 5 $30. Call the office for information at 631-893-4110.

SATURDAY, JUNE 17

10:00AM-4:00PM

45TH ANNUAL KINGS PARK DAY Held at the Library Municipal Parking Lot Main Street in Kings Park. Rain or shine. For more information call 631-846-1459.

4:30PM

LUMIÈRE BALLET

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A concert of Broadway and works by LGBTQ+ composers and artists for National Pride Month. Held at St. Peter's By-The-Sea Episcopal Church. To purchase tickets please visit www.babylonchorale.org or email info@babylonchorale.org.

Lumiere Ballet presents Alice in the Garden of Flowers and Other Dances at Studio Theatre's Bayway Arts Center in East Islip. Admission is $25, children under sixteen is $15. To purchase tickets please call 631-275-5990.

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Social Security Planning for Women

Tuesday, 6/13 at 6:00 pm

Join us for an informational session to answer all your questions about planning for retirement, social security, and more.

Classic Film Club: Notorious

Wednesday, 6/14 at 5:30 pm

With this twisted love story, Alfred Hitchcock summoned darker shades of suspense and passion by casting two of Hollywood’s most beloved stars starkly against type. Ingrid Bergman plays Alicia, an alluring woman with a checkered past recruited by Devlin (Cary Grant), a suave, mysterious intelligence agent, to spy for the U.S. Only after she has fallen for Devlin does she learn that her mission is to seduce a Nazi industrialist (Claude Rains) hiding out in South America. A thriller of rare perfection, Notorious (1946) represents the

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pinnacle of both its director’s legendary career and classic Hollywood cinema.

Adult Book Discussion

Wednesday, 6/14 at 7:00 pm

We will be discussing Last Summer at the Golden Hotel by Elyssa Friedland. Copies are available at the Adult Reference Desk.

Friday Films: Devotion

Friday, 6/16 at 2:00 pm

The inspirational true story of Jesse Brown, the first Black aviator in U.S. Navy history, and his enduring friendship with fellow fighter pilot Tom Hudner. Helping to turn the tide in the most brutal battle in the Korean War, their heroic sacrifices ultimately make them the Navy’s most celebrated wingmen. Rated PG-13. 139 minutes.

Adult Book Discussion

Wednesday, 6/14 at 7:00 pm

We will be discussing Last Summer at the Golden Hotel by Elyssa Friedland. Copies are available at the Adult Reference Desk.

Autism And Children

According to the National Autism Association, autism is a bio-neurological developmental disability that affects the normal development of the brain in various areas.

Those areas include social interaction, communication skills and cognitive function. Autism generally appears before a child reaches his or her third birthday, and the NAA notes it is diagnosed four times as often in boys than it is in girls. Roughly 40 percent of children with autism do not speak, but parents whose children speak between the ages of

Friday Films: Devotion

Friday, 6/16 at 2:00 pm

The inspirational true story of Jesse Brown, the first Black aviator in U.S. Navy history, and his enduring friendship with fellow fighter pilot Tom Hudner. Helping to turn the tide in the most brutal battle in the Korean War, their heroic sacrifices ultimately make them the Navy’s most

celebrated wingmen. Rated PG-13. 139 minutes.

Beach Glass Art

Wednesday, 6/21 at 6:00 pm

Make a gorgeous piece of art using beach glass, shells, and sand. No experience or artistic talent needed! Registration required. There is a $5.00 non-refundable materials fee due at registration.

Summer Reading Club

Saturday, 6/24 through Saturday, 8/19

Join our Summer Reading club! For each book you read fill out a review slip and submit it at the Adult Reference Desk - you’ll receive a raffle ticket for a gift card to one of our Village shops! Open Saturday, June 24th through Saturday, August 19th.

Chef Rob’s Sloppy Joe Tacos & Fiesta Taco Dip

Monday, 6/26 at 6:00 pm

Join Chef Rob for a demonstration and tasting of his Sloppy Joe Tacos with a Fiesta Taco Dip. Registration is required. There is a non-refundable fee of $5.00 due at registration.

12 and 18 months should know that such youngsters can still ultimately be diagnosed with autism. In such instances, the NAA notes that children lose the words they previously learned. Incidences of autism appear to be on the rise, though the reasons for that remain unclear. According to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the prevalence of autism had risen to one in every 59 children by 2018. That’s twice as great as the rate in 2004, when the CDC reported one in 125 children were diagnosed with autism.

On Sunday June 4th “Long Island Cars” will present their “Super Swap Sunday” Car Show & Swap Meet” on the scenic grounds of Flowerfield Fairgrounds in St. James. Hundreds of classic and collectible automobiles including show cars from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s, one-of-akind custom cars, antiques, exotics, muscle cars, street rods, trucks and imports

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will compete in judging in 50 classes with impressive trophies.

This popular show also includes “Long Island Cars” signature swap meet with well stocked vendors offering older parts, literature, accessories and collectibles for swap and sale. In addition, a wide variety of cars will be for sale in the “Car Corral” where owners will be selling

cars directly to the public. You’ll experience live music by “The Fugitives”, fun fair food and more.

There is something for every member of the family to enjoy. Flowerfield Fairgrounds is located on Parkside Drive off Route 25A in St. James. L.I.E. 62 North, take Nicolls Rd (Rte 97) North to the end, make a left /west on Route 25A for

2 miles (GPS coordinates: Parkside Dr., Saint James, 11780). 8am to 4pm, rain date: Sunday June 11th. Admission: $10.00; 12 years and under are free; free parking.

Show or sell your collectible car with admission. Judged cars and vendors register at the gate between 6:30 am and 10 am. (631)567-5898 or LongIslandCars.com

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Town Of Babylon Proclaims May As Jewish Heritage Month

The Town of Babylon recently issued a proclamation to declare May as Jewish Heritage Month. Deborah Peretz, the Northeast Regional Director of IsraelLINK at StandWithUs, attended the recent Town Board meeting and accepted the proclamation on the organization’s behalf.

“Judaism has such an important role not just across the Town of Babylon but throughout the country and world as well,” said Town of Babylon Councilman Anthony

Manetta. “It is crucial that we continue to enhance the inclusivity of our diverse community. My wife and her family are Jewish, and when you witness the amount of antisemitism occurring in the world, you recognize the need for impactful action.”

The recognition of May as Jewish Heritage Month is one step in the Town of Babylon’s plans to enhance the comfortability, safety and celebration of Long Island’s Jewish population. The Town is also partnering with

organizations championing Jewish identity and combating antisemitism, such as StandWithUs. As an international, non-partisan education organization that supports Israel and fights antisemitism, StandWithUs is working with the Town on awareness initiatives.

“As you know, antisemitism is on the rise,” said Deborah Peretz, who leads the educational branch of StandWithUs Northeast.

“The best way to ensure our children have a safe future is

through education, so thank you to the Town of Babylon for taking this important step.”

“We are proud to have a significant Jewish population and to partner with Jewish groups on important campaigns, especially combating antisemitism,” said Councilman Manetta. “As public officials, it is our role to make sure everyone knows bigotry is not tolerated and the Jewish community is welcome.”

The Sarah Grace Foundation Announces Disney Vacation Raffle

The Sarah Grace Foundation for Children with Cancer, Inc., is sponsoring a Spring Into Summer Walt Disney World Vacation Raffle. For just $20 per ticket, anyone can join in and be eligible to win a five-day, four-night stay in a Walt Disney World Deluxe Studio and a $500 Disney gift card.

The prize consists of a room which accommodates

up to four people. The winner is responsible for all airfare, travel, food and park admission costs, and extras are not included. Travel dates must be flexible and be completed by March 31, 2024, and date options exclude Thanksgiving and Christmas.

To order your raffle tickets, mail your check to The Sarah Grace Foundation For

Children With Cancer, Inc.

The mailing address is 17 E. Old Country Road, Unit B, PMB 202, Hicksville, New York 11801.On the memo line of your check, please indicate the number of tickets ordered. Or, for your convenience, tickets may be purchased on the Foundation’s website at http:// thesarahgracefoundation.org/ shop-donate/.

Participants will receive ticket and receipt by mail. Don’t delay, only a limited number of tickets will be sold. Proceeds from the raffle will help the Foundation make a difference in the lives of children battling cancer. Funds provide for The Escape Hatch, The Bead Program, Chemo Duck and ballgame outings as well as books, toys, and financial aid.

JEWISH HERITAGE MONTH - The Town of Babylon recently issued a proclamation to declare May as Jewish Heritage Month. The Northeast Regional Director of IsraelLINK at StandWithUs Deborah Peretz receives a proclamation from the Town of Babylon Board declaring May as Jewish Heritage Month.

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