On Monday, August 12, Town of Babylon Supervisor Rich Schaffer, Suffolk County Legislator Tom Donnelly, and Town of Babylon Councilman Terence McSweeney hosted a special recognition ceremony to honor the courageous first responders who responded to the Hawaii Nail Salon tragedy in Deer Park. The Town also recognized and honored those lost and injured in the tragedy.
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ADULT PROGRAMS
Social Work Intern
Every Tuesday, 10:00am – 11:30am & 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Social Work Intern Tara will be returning to the library on Tuesdays to assist with housing, mental & health care, job preparation, finding legal assistance, food security, shelters, completing forms, and more! Walk in or by appointment.
Gentle Yoga
Mondays, September 9 & 30; October 7, 21, & 28
11:00am – 12:00pm
This 5-session all-levels class is focused on moving mindfully and with ease. Please bring a mat and a large towel or blanket. There is a non-refundable fee of $25 due at in-person registration. No walk-ins, please.
Hatha Yoga
Thursdays, September 12; October 3, 10, & 17
Wednesday, October 23
6:00pm – 7:00pm
This 5-week session is an active class, suitable for beginners as well as more experienced practitioners, with alternative postures for different fitness levels. The class can include standing poses, as well as strengthening exercises on the mat, easy inversions, core work, and seated stretches. Please bring a mat and a large towel or blanket. There is a $25 non-refundable fee due at registration. No walkins, please.
Pink by the Bay
Wednesday, September 4, 9:45am – 11:15pm Monday, September 9, 5:45pm – 7:30pm
Did you know that in some cases, cancers of the breast and ovaries are linked? Northwell Health hopes to
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shine a light (literally!) on these cancers with their initiative, Pink by the Bay. Visit their information table for a free kit, including pink and teal lights for your home or business, and join other community members in increasing awareness of breast and ovarian cancers. Note: The table on September 4 will be at the Babylon Village gazebo, weather permitting.
Introduction to Zentangle
Thursday, September 5, 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Learn this meditative style of line drawing, one stroke at a time. Aimee Saccio will walk you through creating your very own Zentangle tile. No experience required. Please make sure to bring your reading glasses, if needed. A non-refundable $5.00 fee is due at registration.
Adult Games
Mondays, September 9, 16, 23, & 30
1:00pm – 4:00pm
The Community Room is open for library patrons to play games of their own choosing. Patrons must bring their own games. New players are always welcome. Adults only. No registration required.
Birds of Prey
Monday, September 9, 6pm – 7:30pm
Come meet a variety of birds of prey, such as owls, falcons, and hawks, and discover what makes them so special. Learn more about these awesome birds and the adaptations that help them survive. Presented by Sweetbriar Nature Center. This program is for adults only. Please register for this program.
Stitch & Chat
Needlecraft Circle
Tuesday, September 10, 11:00am – 12:30pm Bring your own needlecraft supplies and projects, and
enjoy some conversation while you work! Whether you’re into knitting, crocheting, embroidery, or another form of needlecraft, you’re welcome to join us once a month to stitch and chat. No registration required.
Writer’s Workshop Tuesdays, September 10 & 24
5:30pm – 7:45pm
New and experienced writers are welcome. Feel free to bring any works in progress. Registration is required.
TEEN PROGRAMS
Teen Dungeons & Dragons Wednesdays, September 4 & 18
3:30pm – 5:30pm
Join us in the library for Dungeons & Dragons! Build a character, choose your weapons, and lay waste to nasty critters with a roll of the dice. Registration required – 8 players
maximum! Grades 6-12.
Teen QPR Suicide Bystander Training Tuesday, September 10, 6:00pm – 7:00pm QPR Suicide Bystander Training stands for Question, Persuade & Refer. This educational offering allows one to become aware, educated, and empowered regarding how to support someone in the throes of a mental health crisis. Earn one hour of community service. Grades 6-12. Registration required.
Teen Pencil Cases to Donate
Monday, September 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens will design pencil cases to donate to LI Lends a Helping Hand. We will also add some much needed school supplies, making a difference to those in need! Earn one hour of community service. Grades 6-12. Registration required.
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Deep breathing exercises can help individuals maintain personal health and wellbeing. According to the American Institute of Stress, 20 to 30 minutes per day of “belly breathing,” also known as abdominal breathing or diaphragmatic breathing, can reduce stress and anxiety. The American Sleep Association reports that focusing on breath might be able to help induce sleep for people struggling to fall asleep. In addition to helping reduce stress and promote relaxation, breathing techniques are useful during labor to focus and release tension. Individuals with COPD often find it difficult to breathe, which can compound anxiety and make it even harder to breathe. But the COPD Foundation notes that two different breathing techniques can help an individual take in air without working hard: abdominal breathing and pursed-lips breathing.
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Clinic notes that more study is needed to confirm the benefits of massage for treating such conditions, but massage can remain a beneficial component of wellness regimens.
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AUGUST HAPPENINGS
SATURDAY AUGUST 31
7:30AM-1:00PM RUNNERS EDGE
MAIN STREET MILE
The 21st Annual Runner’s Edge Main Street Mile will begin with a Kid’s Fun Run at 8:30 a.m. on Main Street in Farmingdale, followed by a woman’s one-mile run at 9:00 a.m. and a Men’s one-mile run at 9:30 a.m. Hockey legend Pat LaFontaine will be on hand for the races, as well as a postrace blow-out at The Tap Room in Farmingdale beginning at 11 a.m. ! For more information, please call 516-420-7963
10:00AM-4:00PM END OF SUMMER FESTIVAL
Holy Trinity Orthodox Church at 369 Green Avenue in East Meadow will host its End of Summer Festival (rain or shine). It will feature Ethnic and BBQ foods, live music, kids’ games, flea market, basket raffle, and $1,000 cash prize raffle. Admission is free. For more information, please call 516-483-3649, email htocem@gmail. com or visit www.htocem.org.
2:00PM-5:00PM DAHLIA EXHIBITION AND PHOTO SHOW
The Long Island Dahlia Society will hold its annual Dahlia Exhibition and Photo Show at the Bayard Cutting Arboretum, Carriage House, 440 Montauk Highway in Great River. Show is free with entry in the park. For further information visit WWW. LongIslandDahlia.org
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
UPCOMING SEPTEMBER EVENTS
THURSDAY, SEPT. 5
7:00PM
LINDENHURST EVENING HOMEMAKERS GROUP
Join Lindenhurst Evening Homemakers Group at the Amityville Senior Center on Cedar St. Open to all members and newcomers 18 years old and up. Meet ups start at 7pm & new members should arrive 15 min. early. For more information, please call Lisa LeBrie at 516-413-7467
SATURDAY, SEPT. 7
6:00PM
QUEENS SOUND PRESENTS: "SONGS BENEATH THE TREES"
Our Lady of Grace Concert Series Presents an evening of serene melodies evoking a world of natural beauty. $10 Suggested Donation. Refreshments will be served. Our Lady of Grace, 666 Albin Ave. in West Babylon. For more information, please call 631-587-5185
SUNDAY, SEPT. 8
9:00AM-4:00PM
36th ANNUAL COPIAGUE KIWANIS CAR SHOW & MARKET PLACE
This event is proudly presented by the Copiague Kiwanis in collaboration with the Town of Babylon and will take place at Tanner Park. Get ready for a day filled with chrome, classic tunes, and family fun. For further questions, Phil Guerra can be contacted directly at 516-647-2754 or via email at philcarshow@optonline.net.
9:30AM 9/11 REMEMBRANCE SERVICE
The Farmingdale United Methodist Church, 407 Main Street, will hold a Remembrance Service on the 23rd anniversary of 9-11. Following the service everyone is invited to honor the day by placing ribbons around the Memorial Tree dedicated to Lt. Christopher P. Sullivan, FDNY, who generously led our Nursery School children in fire safety. All Farmingdale firemen/emergency responders and their families are invited to attend, as is the general public. Please join us.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 12
7:00PM LONG ISLAND IN THE MOVIES
The Seaford Historical Society will host a presentation by Greg Blank about Long Island in the Movies, at the Historical Society Museum. The Museum is located at 3890 Waverly Ave. in Seaford. Members Free. $5 fee for nonmembers. For more information, please call Judy Bongiovi at 516-660-2275
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GENERAL BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP & LOSS OF ADULT CHILD GROUP
The General Support Group is open to anyone who has suffered a loss at least three months prior to the start of the group. The Adult Child Group has a no wait requirement. Pre-registration is required. Seating is limited. The groups will be offered at St. John Nepomucene, 1140 Locust Ave. in Bohemia. Please call to reserve your seat, 631-589-0540, ext. 250.
Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition Display Teal And Pink Flags
During the months of September and October the Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition will be displaying Teal and Pink flags in honor of Breast and Gynecological Cancer
Awareness Months at our Vision of Hope Garden at Babylon Town Hall in Lindenhurst. Detachable ribbon streamers will be on display and are available for a $10 donation. Engraved bricks are also available for purchase for a $50 donation. Please call the BBCC office at 631893-4110 for information.
Babylon Chorale Auditions
The Babylon Chorale will hold auditions on Monday evening, September 9, 2024 starting with rehearsal at 7:30pm at Sisters of St. Joseph Brentwood Campus.
All voice parts are welcomed.
For further information, visit www.babylonchorale. org or email info@ babylonchorale.org
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On Wednesday, August 14, 2024, the Babylon Village Chamber of Commerce performed a ribbon cutting for the East Neck Nursing, Rehabilitation, and Dialysis Center as the first Associate Members to have a ribbon cutting with the Babylon Chamber.
“Everyone I encountered was genuinely dedicated to their positions and compassionate towards each other. It has been an honor to have them as members of our Chamber. They have truly stepped up in volunteerism,” stated Nancy Iglesias-Gillen, President of Babylon Village Chamber of Commerce.
RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY - Left to right: Daniel Bodt, Patient Advocate; Nancy Iglesias Gillen, President BVCC; Courtney Webb, Regional Director of Admissions; Allison Chevno, Nursing; and Abraham Koretski, Administrator.
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Rebuilding Together Long Island Awarded NBCUniversal Local Impact Grant
Rebuilding Together Long Island, Inc., a nonprofit with a vision of safe homes and communities for everyone announced on August 20, 2024, they are a winner of The Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation’s 2024 Local Impact Grant Challenge. The Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation is granting $2.5 million this year to nonprofits that are strengthening our communities.
Rebuilding Together Long Island is an affiliate of the national organization, Rebuilding Together, Inc. with 112 affiliates across the country. For 32 years, Rebuilding Together Long Island’s dedicated core of
volunteers have served qualifying, struggling homeowners in communities across Long Island by providing FREE handyman type maintenance, as well as modifications for those with physical limitations. From minor repairs to modifications that may include wheelchair ramps, grabs and railings, modifications of bathtubs to walk-in showers, every home is assessed for safety and accessibility. By winning this competitive grant, we hope to continue strengthening our community and serving the seniors, veterans, families and people with physical limitations who need a
helping hand. “We care about our neighbors” states Stella Hendrickson, President, and grant programs like this help us achieve our mission of repairing homes, revitalizing communities and rebuilding lives. This grant is more than an award to our program, it is a celebration of our mission and we are very excited to share this wonderful opportunity for growth.
For more information, whether you are a homeowner in need or would like to sponsor a project, please call 631.777.7894. Volunteers may apply on our website at www.rebuildingtogetherli.org
Save The Great South Bay Community Oyster Garden Volunteers Wanted!
We are growing thousands of baby oysters at our community oyster gardens graciously hosted in crates at the docks of Babylon & Bay Shore Yacht Clubs. Volunteers are wanted to help maintain the gardens by cleaning up the crates, then counting & measuring the baby oysters to track their growth.
Great hands on experience for allscouts and families welcome. All minors must be accompanied by an adult. We recommend clothing that you don’t mind getting a bit dirty and/or wet. See below to volunteer for one or more days.
Babylon - Sundays from 1-3 PM Bay Shore - Tuesdays from 9-11 AM
Community service available. Volunteer here: https:// www.signupgenius.com/ go/10C084EA9AE2BA2FDCE9-50158169community?mc_cid=c3a546c8e1&mc_ eid=51d1e63712#/
Tanger Outlets Deer Park And Riverhead Invite Local Schools To Apply For 2024 Tangerkids Grants Program Through Oct. 18
Tanger Outlets Deer Park and Tanger Outlets Riverhead announce the launch of the 2024 TangerKids Grants Program, continuing a long history of investing in the local community by supporting educational resources that help area students succeed. Applications are now open through Oct. 18, and Long Island educators are encouraged to apply at grants.tanger.com. The platform invites teachers and leaders within the community to identify their needs and request funding to enhance programs and better serve students as
they work to create a more productive and inclusive learning environment. Throughout the program’s history spanning nearly 30 years, Tanger has contributed more than $3.4 million to school-focused initiatives in the communities it serves. In 2023, Tanger awarded $168,000 to fund over 140 grants to schools and programs across the U.S., supporting equipment upgrades, inclusion initiatives, interactive learning spaces, hygiene and clothing closets, literacy efforts, STEM and more.
This year, Tanger has earmarked
70% of total grants for support of underserved schools, accessibility programs and student needs. Faculty members at public and private schools from pre-K to grade 12 are eligible to participate in the annual program.
Tanger Deer Park and Riverhead shoppers will again be invited to help choose grant winners in their community through Member’s Choice voting, which will be open Dec. 2 – 13. Award recipients will be announced in January 2025 and celebrated at the center’s annual TangerKids Day.
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Suffolk Bus Corporation Teams Up With Transit Workers Union Local 252, North Fork Transit & EBT To Honor Our Veterans
Starting this month, Suffolk County transit drivers who served our nation will be honored with a special uniform patch bordered in gold, where the word “veteran” is stitched in silver letters under the United States Flag for display on each driver’s sleeve.
To commemorate this special honor, a ceremony was held at Suffolk Bus Corporation’s (SBC) Ronkonkoma bus depot to thank the drivers, mechanics, and office staff for their service to our country and their dedication to the Suffolk County transit system. Suffolk County Legislator Nick Caracappa, who serves as chair of the Legislature’s Veterans Committee and the Public Works, Transportation & Energy Committee, was on hand to recognize the commitment, sacrifices and extraordinary contributions of America’s veterans.
The concept to honor our veterans in this special way was initiated by Suffolk Bus Corp. driver, Luis Mercado, a veteran of the US Marine Corps and the Navy Reserves, and chair of the Transport Workers Union Local 252 Veterans Committee.
Suffolk Bus Corp. worked with North Fork Transit and EBT, the other transit service providers in Suffolk County, and Transport Workers Union Local 252, to implement this program.
“I am so pleased that we were able to find a way to honor this special group of drivers. Thank you to Luis and his committee for helping to make this happen,” said John Corrado, Suffolk Bus Corporation President.
“Suffolk County is very proud of the job that our transit workers do every day. We’re especially proud to know of the men and women who serve our system and
who also served our country. These are great people doing great work. The distinctive patch is a well-deserved
thank you for their service,” said Legislator Caracappa.
“Suffolk County is the first county in the country
to honor their veterans in this way,” said Debra Hagan, President of TWU Local 252. “We’re honored to have
the opportunity to express our deepest gratitude to those who have served our country.”
