Millions of people each year look forward to the magnificent colors on display in autumn. Fall offers irreplaceable views, whether you’re atop a mountain ridge or thick in the folds of a forest. In addition, the crackle of leaves underfoot and the earthy smell of the soil tempts the senses even more. Some advance planning can help make fall foliage trips that much more enjoyable and aweinspiring.
PEAK VIEWING TIMES
PICK YOUR DESTINATION
Areas of the northernmost latitude will start to show color earlier than more southern areas. Generally, the leafviewing season begins in late September and runs through early November for much of North America. Peak times for viewing depend on areas of travel and time of year. The Weather Channel offers maps and charts at www. weather.com/maps/fallfoliage for tpeak times for many areas of the U.S.
The Martial Arts Training Center Beach Cleanup Project
PACK THE RIGHT GEAR
While most people are not without a smartphone that can capture amazing high-resolution imagery, serious leaf photographers may want to take out their prized camera equipment for leafpeeping excursions. Also bring along a map or a GPS-enabled device so you can explore back roads and areas off the beaten path more readily. There are plenty of apps that can help with foliage-finding adventures, so a phone is a handy tool. When packing, also bring along hiking boots, comfortable layered clothing and anything for an afternoon in the great outdoors.
Anywhere with deciduous trees provides the opportunity to witness blazing autumn color. During leaf-peeping season, travelers can go coast to coast and see awesome vistas. Some regions are particularly known for their leaf displays. New York’s Catskill and Adirondack regions are prime spots for visitors in the autumn. The travel resource Frommer’s offers more leaf-peeping locales to visit.
On Saturday, September 21st, students from The Martial Arts Training Center ventured over to Cedar Beach to assist the Town of Babylon in a beach cleanup project. Armed with gloves, trash bags, and a strong sense of community, students toured the shoreline and collected a bunch of litter and debris. Students learned that small acts do indeed make a big impact in restoring the beach’s beauty. We thank the Town of Babylon for teaching our students the value of community service.
The Parrot Expo Returns!
Long Island’s only major exotic event is coming to the VFW Post 433, located at 400 Lakeland Avenue in Sayville on Saturday, October 19th from 9-5. It’s an all-day avian extravaganza, featuring presentations by animal scientist, Dr. Amy Zhao, and Long Island Budgie Rescue’s Director, Shana Kersten. Plus, there will
be an Education Center, which is a great resource for parrot owners, attendees can interact
with live birds, enter raffles, purchase cages on sale and much more.
There will be FREE parking on site, handicapped accessible. Admission: $5.00/ adult, $3 (or 2/$5.00) for children under 12, free for ages 2 and under.
For more information, please call 631-957-1100 or visit liparrots.org.
CLUES ACROSS
1. Tall, upright post on a boat
5. Basics
9. Used to refer to cited works
11. Folds
13. Former UK PM May
15. Cold region of Russia
16. Standard operating procedure
17. Separating
19. Particles
21. A way to map out
22. Referee declares
CLUES DOWN
1. One who rides an elephant
2. Absence of bacteria
3. Soviet Socialist Republic
4. Men’s fashion accessories
5. “Honey” actress Jessica
6. Round red root
23. Beginner
Water (Spanish) 26. Gov’t lawyers 27. Non-reproductive parts of an organism 29. Spanish friends 31. A type of tree 33. Walk heavily 34. About a wood
36. Free-swimming marine invertebrate
38. Political action committee
39. SB19 hit song
41. Scorch the surface of
Middle Eastern military title
Protein-rich liquids
Indian musical pattern
Cancer and Capricorn
Country along the Arabian peninsula
Fishes of the herring
43. Moved quickly on foot 44. Sacred state for a Muslim
Growl
48. Pearl Jam frontman 52. Irritating person 53. Something requiring a solution
Firing 56. Hazards 57. Taiwan capital 58. Impudence 59. Rock frontman Durst
Poured
Bulldog mix. Good-natured and big-hearted.
Thousands Of Students Receive Vital School Supplies Through United Way Of Long Island’s Stuff-A-Bus Program
United Way of Long Island celebrated its 16th Annual Stuff-A-Bus school supply distribution in partnership with Suffolk Transportation Service, Inc., delivering over $50,000 worth of essential school supplies to elementary students across Nassau and Suffolk counties. This initiative ensures that students from all communities are equipped with the vital tools they need for academic success.
This year, the event saw tremendous success, special thanks to United Way’s Young Professionals Network, which raised $20,000 to support the program through their annual Cornhole Tournament and Networking Event. In addition, throughout August, United Way of Long Island, alongside local companies, collected essential school supplies for local students.
On September 13, 2024, volunteers from National Grid and Zebra Technologies generously donated their time to pack school buses with boxes filled with school supplies including backpacks, pens, pencils, markers, folders, index cards, glue sticks, and more and delivered them to students in Brentwood and Central Islip school districts. Their assistance with distribution ensured that thousands of local students are prepared for the school year ahead.
Theresa Regnante, president and CEO of United Way of Long Island, said, “When we provide quality supplies to our students, we alleviate financial burdens and allow them to focus on learning. United Way is extremely grateful to all our supporters and collaborators that help make Stuff-A-Bus a reality.”
“At National Grid serving our customers
and community comes naturally, but to work with United Way and partner in Stuff A Bus to be able to support students help set them off into the school year the right way is really, truly an honor,” said Victor Vientos, director of engineering at National Grid.
Several organizations and school districts received supplies from United Way of Long Island to prepare students for the academic year ahead including; ABBA Leadership, Community Development Corporation of Long Island, Colonial Youth, Hicksville Boys & Girls Club, Housing Help, Mineola Ministries, Nassau County Office of Youth Services, Pride for Youth, Pronto of Long Island, Rescue Angel, Restoration Revival, Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office, SCO Family Services, The Retreat, Wings of Empowerment, Wyandanch Homes & Property, YouthBuild Long Island, and Brentwood, Central Islip, Copiague, Hicksville, PatchogueMedford, Uniondale, Valley
Stream, and Westbury school districts.
Stuff-A-Bus had over 40 contributing companies and lead supporters which includes: Suffolk Transportation Service, Inc.; Esquire Bank; Local 338 RWDSU UFCW; Green Acres; National Grid; National Grid Ventures; RXR; Merchants Insurance Group; and Sheehan Accountants & Advisors. Young Professionals Network lead supporters of Stuff-A-Bus: Bulovas Restoration Inc.; Bethpage Federal Credit Union; The Mosquito Guido; Gas Tec Plumbing and Heating; SK Pool Care; Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, P.C.; Flushing Bank; Clear View Building Services; Borg Insurance Agency & Associates; and G-Rock Handcovers Inc.
United Way of Long Island’s Stuff-A-Bus program is part of a broader effort to strengthen education, a key pillar in the organization’s mission to promote financial stability and opportunity for all. Since 2008, StuffA-Bus has delivered over 1 million back-to-school supplies to children. By
providing vital supplies, Stuff-A-Bus aims to set students up with the
proper tools for academic success while increasing the economic opportunity
of students’ families. To learn more about StuffA-Bus, visit https://www. unitedwayli.org/stuff-bus. About United Way of Long Island United Way of Long Island advances the common good, creating opportunities for a better life for all by focusing on three key building blocks: health, education, and financial stability. United Way invests in community partnerships to help our most vulnerable and at-risk residents through organizations and programs that grant equitable access to resources and services across the region. For more information about United Way of Long Island, please visit www. unitedwayli.org, call 2.1.1 or follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.
“I’m saving about $1,800 a year in energy costs with LED lighting.”*
—Guy Brogna, All Music Inc, Plainview
Meet Guy. He’s a local small business owner, rock bassist, and fan of LEDs. It didn’t hurt that he got $5,900 in rebates to replace his store’s old lighting with energy-efficient fixtures.* He says his store and his guitars look great in the new LED glow. And, with the monthly energy cost savings, he couldn’t be happier.
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*Rebates and savings will differ with every energy efficiency project.
Babylon Village Book Battle Team
Librarian Catherine Frank coached a team “The Braintrust” to represent Babylon Public Library at the Suffolk County Book Battle. Students read books and met weekly over the summer to prepare for the battle. Out of 29 libraries, they came in 5th. Most importantly, they supported each other and were successful. They had so much fun that the students coordinated presenting their trophy to Ms. Catherine Frank for being such an amazing coach! From left to right: Dominic Davila, Juliet Gimberlein, Kelsea O’Hara, Lilly Murphy, Leah Skarulis, Elliott Brunjes, Ciara Weisbecker, Ms. Catherine Frank, and Caleb Gonzalez
OCTOBER HAPPENINGS
FRIDAY, OCT. 18th
10:00am-1:00pm
GRAND REOPENING SALE
Simpson UMC is having a Bag Sale! 30 Locust Avenue in Amityville. Thrift Shop Treasures. Stuff a bag full of clothes for $5. New items are not included in the bag sale. For more information, please call Mary at516-991-8098
SATURDAY, OCT. 19th
9:00AM-4:00PM
AMITYVILLE COMMUNITY
GARAGE SALE
Amityville to hold its first Community Garage Sale in the Village of Amityville. (raindate Sunday, Oct. 20th). A huge assortment of items will be available at various homes. Check Amityville.com to see registered locations.
10:00AM-2:00PM
GOOD, OLD-FASHIONED YARD SALE
United Methodist Church, 350 Main Street in Islip, will be hosting a Good, Old-Fashioned Yard Sale. The church Thrift Shop will also be open from 10:00am– 2:00pm. For more information, please call 631-581-7663
10:00AM-4:00PM
HARVEST FESTIVAL & YARD SALE
Join us for a festive day featuring local craft vendors, a congregational yard sale, a pumpkin patch, mums for sale, raffles, delicious food, hot apple cider, a bake table, free pony rides, a bouncy house, live music, and more. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 2025 Washington Avenue in Seaford. For more information, please call 516-781-6374. Email: office@ ourredeemerlutheran.church
HOLIDAYS
2nd - Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown 11th - Yom Kippur begins at sundown
14th - Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day
31st - Halloween
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 x275 or send events to editorial@longislandmediagroup.com
10:00AM-4:00PM FALL HARVEST FAIR
Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church 1294 Bellmore Avenue in North Bellmore. Vendors, raffles, raffle Baskets, food & children's activities
For more information, please call Terry at 516 785- 5029 email gelcnb@aol. com. VENDORS WANTED!
7:00PM
NLFD COMPANY #5
ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARTY
The North Lindenhurst FD Company #5, 1630 Straight Path, N. Lindenhurst, will be hosting their Annual Halloween Party. Please join them! DJ, Dinner, Beer, Wine and Soda. Prize for best costume, 50/50, door prizes. Doors open at 6:30pm. $50.00 p.p. For more information, and tickets, please call 631-226-5809 or 631-879-1211
SUNDAY, OCT. 20th
1:00PM-4:00PM
ANNUAL COLUMBUS DANCE
LISIA’S Annual Columbus Dance, at the Piermont in Babylon. Dinner and dancing. Sit down menu (antipasto, pasta, salad and choice of entrees, dessert coffee, house wines). $95.00 p.p. For more information, please call Diane Langella 516-398-3484
2:00PM
BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
Farmingdale United Methodist Church, 407 Main St. (Grant Ave), in Farmingdale will be having a Blessing of the Animals. Bring your creatures great & small on a leach or in a carrier (or stuffed) for the event. For more information, please call 516-694-3424
MONDAY, OCT. 21st
7:00PM
NARCAN TRAINING-FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Learn How to prevent an opioid overdose--participants will be trained in how to administer nasal Narcan. Free Narcan kits will be provided. Save a life--an overdose can be experienced by a stranger or even by a family member not used to a new medication. Christ Lutheran Church, 117 Carleton Ave. in Islip Terrace. For more information, please call 631-581-1710
SATURDAY, OCT. 26th
10:00AM-1:00PM BOOK SALE
The Friends of the Lindenhurst Memorial Library, One Lee Avenue in Lindenhurst, is sponsoring a Book Sale, with a preview for current Friends of the Lindenhurst Library from 9:00am10:00am. Anyone may sign up for membership at the sale. For more information, please call 631-957-7755
10:00AM-2:00PM CARS & COFFEE
The South Huntington Public Library, 145 Pidgeon Hill Road in Huntington Station will be hosting Cars & Coffee. Join the Centurion Cruisers Car Club in the parking lot for a day of classic cars and trucks. Enjoy coffee and meet other car enthusiasts. No entry fee. For more information, please call 631-549-4411
2:00PM-4:00PM TRUNK OR TREAT
Simpson United Methodist Church, 30 Locust Avenue, in Amityville, is hosting a Trunk or Treat event. Vote for your favorite decorated car. Free Trick or Treating! Please come in costume. For more information, please call Mary at 516-991-8098
(NAPSI)—To ensure the nation’s blood supply is prepared for all emergencies, the Red Cross urges individuals to donate blood via the Red Cross Blood Donor App, by visiting RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS and by volunteering to support blood collections at www. redcross.org/VolunteerToday.
24 S. Carll Ave.
Adult Games - Mondays, October 21, & 28 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.
Festive Fall Planter with Succulent
Monday, October 21, 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Decorate a planter with festive designs, then plant a beautiful succulent inside to add to your fall decor! Presented by Kristen Duer. A nonrefundable $5 fee is due at registration.
Chef Rob’s Favorite Pumpkin Bread
Thursday, October 24, 5:30pm – 6:30pm
This pumpkin bread is super moist and loaded with fall spices - perfect for fall baking! Patrons will need to bring a 9x5 loaf pan, large bowl, whisk, and rubber spatula. There is a non-refundable
Babylon Public Library
$5 fee due at registration.
One-on-One Medicare Counseling
Monday, October 28, 10:00am – 12:00pm A representative from Senior Services of North America will be here to assist with your Medicare questions. Please make an appointment with the Adult Reference Desk.
Psychology of Weight Management
Monday, October 28, 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Join clinical psychologist Dr. Genna Popovich Hymowitz as she reviews
the psychosocial factors that impact weight management and strategies to help address barriers to weight loss. Please register for this program.
Free Flu Shots & Health Screenings
Wednesday, October 30, 10:00am – 2:00pm
The Catholic Health Services Community Outreach Bus will be in front of Babylon Library from 10:00am - 2:00pm to offer free flu shots and health screenings. They provide blood pressure, cholesterol,
body mass index and glucose screenings, along with patient education and referrals to care. No appointments are necessary. Catholic Health Services does not ask individuals about immigration status, insurance is not required and there are no fees.
Senior Medical ID Cards & Shed the Meds
Wednesday, October 30, 11:30am – 2:00pm
The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office will be here to create Senior Medical ID Cards for community members and accept
unwanted medication for disposal. Please bring a list of your medications if you would like them noted on your ID card. No registration required.
TEEN PROGRAMS
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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Autumn Yard Work Gone Green
Autumn marks the time to transition from the hot days of summer to the chilly weather of winter. As people remove sweaters and long pants from storage, cleaning up their yards also may be on their minds. Fall is a season of beautiful foliage, but once that magical color show is over, thousands of leaves have fallen to the ground, necessitating a few weekends’ worth of yard work. Some homeowners may be on the lookout for environmentally friendly ways to handle autumn yard work, and thankfully there are plenty of eco-friendly ways to tackle such tasks.
LEAVES
The tallest task with regard to fall yard work is collecting the leaves that fall to the ground. Some homeowners prefer to wait until all of the leaves have fallen before starting the collection process, while others handle the task in stages to make it more manageable. Regardless of your timing, skip the noisy gas- or electric-powered leaf blower in favor of a reliable rake. Raking not only collects the leaves but also helps men and women burn calories while ensuring they are not creating any noise or air pollution.
Invest in a durable, ergonomic rake to get the job done quickly and without injury. Innovators are constantly reinventing the rake, and now there are designs that do not trap leaves, saving homeowners from the timeconsuming tasks of cleaning the rake’s teeth. Rake on a calm day so the wind isn’t thwarting your efforts.
When it comes time to bag the leaves, use biodegradable paper bags or look for mesh-like bags that are made from cornstarch. These are more ecofriendly than plastic bags, which can take much longer to decompose. You won’t need to dispose of all the leaves you collect. Shred some to use as mulch, which can prevent soil erosion during the winter. Some leaves can be added to compost piles or used as a soil ammendment in planting beds.
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COMPOST
Autumn is an ideal time of year to get started on building a compost bin. Take advantage of the cooler temperatures to make outdoor work more comfortable.
According to the Audubon Society, American yards generate two tons of clippings each year. A lot of that waste ends up being bagged and thrown away. Instead of producing waste, compost
leaves and grass trimmings to use as valuable fertilizer come the spring planting season. When choosing a location for your compost bins, be sure to place them a good distance away from the house but near enough to garden beds. Most yard waste and food debris can be added to the compost pile. Just avoid animal products, which can produce harmful bacteria.
Keep the compost damp and turn it periodically to facilitate the decomposition process. Soak finished compost in water to create “compost tea.” This liquid mixture can be sprayed on lawns in the fall to give the yard a nutrient boost that promotes healthy regrowth when the warmer weather returns.
Happy Raking!
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