The Babylon Union Free School District was pleased to welcome its students back for the start of the 2024-2025 school year. Students from Babylon Elementary School, Babylon Memorial Grade School, and Babylon Junior-Senior High School arrived on a bright, sunny late summer day, excited to return to the classroom and reunite with friends. Pictured: Principal Thomas Keogh welcomed students back for the first day at Babylon Elementary School. Photo courtesy of the Babylon Union Free School District
every direction. Located near a 10-mile bike path to Jones Beach Theater and Captree Boat Basin. Wake up in paradise with quick highway access – perfect for year-round living.
Babylon Public Library
24 S. Carll Ave.
Babylon, NY
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.
Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention
Wednesday, September 18, 6:30pm – 7:30pm Suicide can be prevented. This presentation will cover what we know about this leading cause of death, the most up-to-date research on prevention, and what we can all do to fight suicide. Participants will also learn the common risk factors for suicide, how to spot warning signs in others, and how to keep ourselves, our loved ones, and those in our community safe. Presented by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Registration required
Adult Book Discussion: Real Americans
Thursday, September 19, 7:00pm – 7:45 pm We will be discussing the book Real Americans, by Rachel Khong. Book copies will be available at the Adult Reference Desk.
NYS Defensive Driving
Saturday, September 21, 10am – 4pm
NYS Defensive Driving, sponsored by the Empire Safety Council. Save 10% on your auto insurance for 3 years as well as up to 4 points reduction off your license.
$33 NON-REFUNDABLE fee per person; cash or check payable to Empire Safety Council due at registration. Registration for nonBabylon patrons begins on 8/19. No walk-ins. Attendees arriving after 10:10 will not
be admitted.
Medicare 101
Monday, September 23, 6pm – 7:30pm
Are you new to Medicare? Turning 65 in the next year or two? Already on Medicare and want to make a change to your policy or have questions? Please join Lauren Granger, licensed Medicare Health Plan Educator for a presentation about Medicare and the changes in 2024.
Bayard Cutting Arboretum Manor House Tour
Tuesday, September 24, 10:30am – 12pm
Join us for a private tour of the historic Bayard Cutting Arboretum Manor House, located at 440 Montauk Highway in Great River. We will meet at the main doors to the manor house at 10:15am. The tour requires going up and down stairs. A non-refundable $5 fee is due at registration.
Genealogy 102
Wednesday, September 25, 6pm – 7:30pm
Have you already had a little experience working on your family tree? This presentation is not for the newcomer or the welladvanced researcher. This time around April Earle will cover some techniques to help you break down your research brick walls and offer tips on how to use resources beyond the U.S. from your ancestral homeland. DNA testing will NOT be covered in depth, but April will discuss the potential power of incorporating DNA testing into your genealogist’s toolkit. Join us to learn a little more about how to do your genealogy research right.
Friday Films: The Fall Guy
Friday, September 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
A down-and-out stuntman, fresh off an almost careerending accident, has to track down a missing movie star, solve a conspiracy, and try to win back the love of his life while still doing his day job. Starring Ryan Gosling,
Emily Blunt, and Aaron Taylor-Johnson. Rated PG13. 126 minutes.
Judy’s Italian Cucina: Let’s Make Pasta!
Monday, September 30, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Master the art of pasta making in this handson program as we make homemade Cavatelli using a variety of pasta boards and Cavatelli machines to make unique embossed pasta. Please bring a large bowl and cutting board. A nonrefundable $5.00 fee is due at registration.
TEEN PROGRAMS
Teen Dungeons & Dragons
Wednesdays, October 2, 16, & 30 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 Ghost Pillows Craft
Thursday, October 10, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Learn to sew these spooky pillows using hand sewing techniques. You’ll be able to scare your friends and family silly with your new skills and pillow! Grades 6-12. Registration required.
Teen Canine Companions Meet & Greet
Tuesday, October 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Learn about service dogs, how they are trained, and meet puppies in the Canine Companions program! Earn one hour of community service for attending. Grades 6-12. Registration required.
Teen Ghost Cookie Decorating Tuesday, October 22, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Decorate some spooky cookies to bring home! We’ll provide the cookies and icing, you bring your creativity! Grades 6-12. Registration required. *May not be suitable for teens with food allergies.
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State Utilities is a major oil dealer on Long Island providing heating fuel to residents and businesses in Nassau and Suffolk County; we offer on-line fuel ordering, delivery, and full service heating oil contracts.
State Utilities takes pride in supplying fuel you need to heat your home and/or office to the comfort level you desire. Winter can be long and brutal, and should your burner fail to start it can become a crucial disaster. It is comforting to have full service during this disruption by contacting us by telephone or Email, no matter what the weather outside.
Celebrating 74 years in business, we are grateful to the many generations of loyal customers who have entrusted State Utilities with their interior comfort. Thank you.
Gene Dinapoli Presents Legends of Country Music at the Bayway Arts Center
Get ready for a night of pure country magic with the Legends of Country Music! Join us at Bayway Arts Center on October 9th at 7 PM for an unforgettable evening of timeless country classics and captivating performances by Dennis Gustaferri as Kenny Rogers, Lamar Peters as Johnny Cash, and Samantha Carlson as Patsy Cline. These incredible artists bring each legend to life with unmatched authenticity and heart. Dennis Gustaferri has been dazzling audiences as he performs as “Denny Rogers,” a tribute to the country legend. Lamar Peters, a Queens native, electrifies audiences by channeling the spirit of Johnny Cash. Samantha Carlson, originally from Mineola, New York, has been captivating audiences with her voice since she was 2 years old. She dazzles with classic songs by The Queen of Country Music, Patsy Cline get your tickets at www.baywayartscenter.com or call 631 581 2700
LONG ISLAND MEDIA GROUP
PUBLISHER
Jeff Lambert
ASSISTANT TO THE PUBLISHER
Patty Franks
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Josh Marlowe
MANAGING EDITOR
Felicia Edwards
MARKETING MANAGER
Noelle Lambert
CIRCULATION & DISTRIBUTION
Joe Lambert
Edward Rodriguez
ADMINISTRATION
Teri Tinkler
Diana Lambert
Dorrine Lambert
GRAPHIC DESIGNERS
Victoria Kokolakis
Stephan Schulze
PROOFREADING
Kerry Mastrobuoni
ACCOUNT
EXECUTIVES
Carol Link
Bob Liquorie
Nicole Sims
Kim Volz
Bonnie Schifano
Lucille Moran
Terry Rydyzynski
Noelle Lambert
SCAN
EXOTIC WAREHOUSE
KIDS COLORING CONTEST!
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 all - scouts 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.
$1395 + tax Per Person (Min. 30 people) Buon Appetito!
Stuffed Flounder Filet
Stuffed Shrimp
Shrimp Scampi
Sausage & Peppers
Veal Marsala
Veal Parmigiana
Veal Scallopine
John Pawluk, Twisted Cow Distillery, East Northport
Infusing local ingredients into distilled spirits. This has been John Pawluk’s dream since he opened Twisted Cow Distillery in East Northport. Through programs like our Main Street Revitalization and Vacant Space Revival, John qualified for more than $35,000 in incentives.*
How can we help support your small business? psegliny.com/EcoDev
*Incentives, grants, and savings will vary with every project.
SEPTEMBER HAPPENINGS
FRIDAY, SEPT. 20
CEREMONY BEGINS
7:45 PM
VETERAN'S PICNIC
5:30 PM
POW/MIA VIGIL
REMEMBER.HONOR.SUPPORT
Hosted by Sgt. John Sardiello American Legion Post 1634 in conjunction with the Town of Babylon. Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Hwy. in Lindenhurst. For more information, call 631-669-3931 or Michael Brothers, Commandercommander.post1634@gmail.com or BillieJo Vozza, Vigil Coordinatorsecretary.post1634@gmail.com
SATURDAY, SEPT. 21
9:00AM-3:00PM
2024 ANNUAL CHURCH FAIR
Raffle Baskets, Live Music, Food, various vendors, church yard sale items. Something for everyone! Vendors Wanted - 10"X10" spaces available $60 per space. Please call or text 516-313-9148 for details. First Presbyterian Church 497 Pulaski Road in Greenlawn.
DOORS OPEN 6:30PM NIGHT AT THE RACES
WADE-BURNS VFW POST 7279 560 N. Delaware Avenue, Linderhurst, 11757. Tickets $10.00 per person. Tap Beer, House Wine, Soda, Coffee, Cake, Tea. Must be 18 or over to attend. Hot dogs for purchase. For more information, please call 631-888-9854
SUNDAY, SEPT. 22
10:00AM-1:00PM
ANNUAL LIGHT UP PINK AND TEAL EVENT
The Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition
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
and the North Babylon Chamber of Commerce will be holding their annual Light Up Pink and Teal event. (Rain Date Sunday, September 29th)
Decorate a lamppost in honor or in memory of someone special! Lampposts are located along Deer Park Avenue, we provide the lights, tag and bow for $25. For more information, please call 631-893-4110
FRIDAY, SEPT. 27
6:00PM-9:00 PM
KICKBALL FOR A CAUSE
BATTLE OF THE BADGES
Sponsored by Babylon Town Councilman Terence F. McSweeney Teams from LIADV, Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office, New York Police Department, Suffolk County Police Department, and Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office will face off to be crowned the kickball champion! Venetian Shores Park Softball Fields 817 Granada Parkway in Lindenhurst. All proceeds benefit LI Against Domestic Violence. For more info. call 631-666-7181. To purchase tickets, visit (TAG LIADV on IG/FB) or https:// lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/ s8kcmm2
SATURDAY, SEPT. 28
8:00AM-2:00PM
MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE
Grace United Methodist Church, 515 S. Wellwood Ave. in Lindenhurst. Clothing, furniture, toys, books, Christmas items & much more! Grace Thrift store will be open. Food available for purchase. For more information, please call 631-226-8690
10:00AM
CUMC'S PUMPKIN PATCH OPENS!
Call 516-541-7008 for more information or massapcumc@aol.com. Community United Methodist Church is located at 100 Park Boulevard in Massapequa.
11:30AM-1:00PM
OLPH FALL BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
If you have experienced the loss of a loved one, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Lindenhurst has a Bereavement Support Group to help you through your grief. The group will start on Saturdays September 28 through November 16, 2024. The group is a 9 week commitment. Registration is required. Contact the OLPH Rectory at 631-226-7725 extension 200. OLPH Church is located at 210 South Wellwood Avenue in Lindenhurst.
7:00PM-10:00pm
FABULOUS FELINE'S 3RD FALL SIP & SING EVENT!
The event will be held at Cross Roads Farm at Grossman's in Malverne, 480 Hempstead Avenue. To Purchase Tickets: PayPal.me/Fabulousfelineinc Vemo - @Fabulousfeline, mail checks to The Fabulous Feline Inc., P.O. Box 483, Valley Stream, NY, 11582. Any questions email Pat at fabulousfeline@ yahoo.com
8:00PM
THE QUEEN MEETS THE KINGS at the Bayway Arts Center
Gene Dinapoli presents Liberty DeVitto and Christine Ohlman and their bands The Slim Kings and Rebel Montez. 265 E Main St. in East Islip. For more information, call 631-581-2700, Email: info@baywayartscenter.com
To Strikeout Alzheimer’s Disease On September 28th
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is inviting residents to its Alzheimer’s Walk in the Park on Saturday, September 28 from 9 am to 12 pm at Eisenhower Park on Long Island (Field 6, 1899 Park Blvd., East Meadow, NY). New
York baseball icon Dwight Gooden will be on hand to greet the walkers and participate in the opening ceremonies, as well as sign autographs and take pictures with eligible participants. The walk is free to attend, however, walkers
are encouraged to raise funds, either individually or as part of a team, through the walk website at www.alzfdn.org/walk. Proceeds raised will support AFA’s programs and services for families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and research
toward better treatment and a cure.
“In the fight against Alzheimer’s, each step counts, which is why we are encouraging everyone to walk with us on September 28,” said Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr., AFA’s President & CEO.
“The funds and awareness raised will make a tremendous difference for families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia-related illnesses in their time of need. We are grateful to Dwight Gooden for serving as our honorary Alzheimer’s Ambassador for the event and invite everyone to help us strikeout Alzheimer’s.”
“When I was invited to be an Ambassador for this Walk, I immediately said yes because I know
about the impact that Alzheimer’s disease has on many families. I am excited to help spread awareness and be a part of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s Walk to raise funds to help families impacted by this disease and to fund research for a cure,” said Dwight Gooden. “I encourage everyone to join us on September 28th as we attempt to strike out Alzheimer’s disease.”
Alzheimer’s disease is a growing public health issue. More than 6.9 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease right now, and that number is expected to more than double by 2060, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Locally, approximately 410,000 New Yorkers, including an estimated 60,000 Long Islanders, are living with Alzheimer’s disease, a number which is projected to grow in the years ahead. Those interested in registering and fundraising for the walk can do so by visiting www. alzfdn.org/walk.
Walkers who fundraise at least $100 can meet Dwight Gooden and receive an autographed baseball. Those fundraising $250 or more will also receive a professional photo opportunity with the former Cy Young Award winner and World Series champion with the Mets and Yankees. Sponsorship opportunities are available.
“Laugh Out Loud” Comedy Fundraiser For Adelphi Breast Cancer Hotline
Join the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program at a night of laughs at Governor’s Comedy Club in Levittown. “Laugh Out Loud” brings some of the area’s top comics
on stage on Thursday, September 26 . Doors open at 6:30 pm for the 8:00 pm show. Governor’s Comedy Club is located at 90 Division Avenue in Levittown. Tickets are $35 and must be purchased
in advance. Food and drink will be available for purchase and there is a two-item minimum per person. Audience members must be 16+. Register https://breastcancer.adelphi.edu/au_ event/comedy-night/
Raffle tickets will be available the night of the event and the winners will be announced live. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. All funds raised will be used to support Adelphi Breast
Cancer Hotline services. Since 1980, the Adelphi New York Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program has offered emotional support and information to people with and/or concerned about breast cancer. All of the services are free and confidential. To speak with a breast cancer volunteer, or a licensed social worker, please call the hotline at 800-877-8077. You are not alone.
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The Autumnal Equinox
Each September, the Northern Hemisphere experiences the autumnal equinox, which marks the official beginning of fall. In the Southern Hemisphere, spring is arriving at this time.
Each year there are two equinoxes, the vernal and the autumnal (March and September, respectively). Shortly after the autumnal equinox, days begin getting shorter and the nights get longer.
The word equinox is from the Latin “aequi,” meaning “equal,” and “nox” or “night.” That means that during each equinox the hours of day and night are nearly equal in length across the planet. During the equinox, the part of the Earth that is closest to the sun is the equator, explains History.com. That helps make night and day equal in length.
The fall equinox and the first day of autumn arrives on Sunday, September 22, 2024, at 08:44 A.M. EDT in the Northern Hemisphere. The equinox occurs at the same moment worldwide.
The Wonders And Importance Of Bees In Feeding The World
By Deb Colton Beekeeping
helps many communities around the world by providing income, supports agriculture and improves food security.
Honey can be used as a natural preservative due to its antibacterial properties and has been used to preserve fruits and other foods for centuries; Honey never spoils. Archaeologists have found pots of honey in ancient Egyptian tombs that are over 3,000 years old and still perfectly edible; Bees are essential for growing many of our foods. They pollinate about 1/3 of the food we eat including fruits, vegetables, and nuts; Honey bees are the only insects that produce food eaten by humans. They are unique and their production of honey has been a staple in human diets for thousands of years;
Honey can improve sleep. A spoonful of honey before bed can promote relaxation and better sleep by raising insulin slightly and allowing tryptophan to enter the brain; Honey has natural healing properties and different medicinal uses in various cultures. It can help soothe sore throats, speed up the healing of wounds and burns due to its antibacterial qualities and is used to treat digestive issues; Honey can help your brain. It contains antioxidants that may support brain health and improve memory; Honey can help with seasonal allergies. Consuming local honey is believed by some to help build immunity to local pollen and reduce allergy symptoms; Bees produce a tiny amount of honey in their lifetime. A single worker
bee produces about 1/12 of a teaspoon of honey in their entire life, but together they are a powerful force and need protection; There are over 300 types of honey in the United States. The flavor, color and aroma depend on the flowers that bees visit; Beeswax is used in many everyday products. It is found in things like candles, lip, balm and even some types of food packaging;
Beyond all of that, here are some fascinating factoids about bees – they are colorblind to red. Bees can see ultraviolet light which humans cannot, but they cannot see the color red. Bees have a built-in GPS that uses the position of the Sun, the Earth’s magnetic field, and their own memories of landmarks to navigate and find their way back to the hive. Bees are known to communicate through
dancing. They perform a “wiggle dance” to tell other bees where to find the best flowers. Bees can even recognize and remember human faces, much like they remember flowers.
Bees are critically important in food production around the world.
