February 22, 2023 Copiague

SPREADING LOVE TO LOCAL HEROES - Fourth graders in Ms. Dunn’s class at Susan E. Wiley Elementary School in the Copiague School District recently participated in the Kindness Challenge organized by the office of Councilman McSweeney. Students crafted thank-you cards for local heroes, including firefighters, police officers and 911 dispatchers. The cards were collected and distributed locally for Valentine’s Day. Photo courtesy of Copiague School District

Student Leaders Get Involved In Government

STUDENT LEADERS GET INVOLVED IN GOVERNMENT - Four juniors

from Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School – Hadasa Argueta, Giselle Peralta, Jorge Villatoro, and Jose Villatoro – are participating in the Angelo Del Toro Puerto Rican Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute. As part of their training, they met with Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre to ask her opinion on a number of bills currently being debated in the New York Assembly. If they are selected, the students will travel to Albany to discuss these bills with students from all across the state. They are the only group of students allowed to utilize the New York Assembly chambers. Photo courtesy of Copiague School District

Black History Month Influences Student-Artists

BLACK HISTORY MONTH INFLUENCES STUDENT-ARTISTS - During art class with Ms. Embleton, students at Deauville Gardens East Elementary School in the Copiague School District are celebrating Black History Month by learning about two different artists – Jean-Michel Basquiat and Jessie Raulet. Basquiat is the founder of Neo-Expressionism, which is art that comes directly from feelings and life experiences. Raulet, also known as Etta Vee, is a social media influencer who created her own brand that features her colorful, bright and happy paintings. Students designed their own artwork based off one of these styles. Photo courtesy of Copiague School District

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The Civil Rights Movement on Long Island via Zoom

Wednesday, February 22

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Our Copiague History Project - Everyone has a story…will you share yours?

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TOMORROW

Tomorrow smile at someone That you've never seen before.

Take time to think of others that You feel compassion for.

Tomorrow tell somebody

How they brighten up your day.

Let random acts of kindness

Put your feelings on display.

Tomorrow hug your children

Somewhat tighter than before.

Be sure to think of all the things You can be thankful for.

Pat your dog a little longer, Hug and kiss your husband/wife.

Thank God for granting you Another day of life.

Helping You Help Others

By Noelle Lambert

The Charity of the Month for February is The Corporate Source

Watching the transition to adulthood brings upon many mixed emotions for the parent of any child. One of the deep concerns for parents of children with disabilities is how their child will succeed as they mature into adults. Will they live a productive life? Will they be able to support themselves and have independence? Will they be able to experience the beauty of accomplishments and achievements? Will they have a great quality of life?

An important consideration is employment. Meaningful employment gives a sense of pride and allows one to contribute to society in a significant way. It also provides financial stability and helps people fulfill their goals and dreams. Sadly, statistics show that about 80% of adults with disabilities are unemployed, and those who are employed are often underemployed.

The Corporate Source (TCS) is a nonprofit organization based in Garden City. They have been fulfilling their mission for 26 years, which is to promote employment opportunities for people with disabilities and to provide services leading to independence and fulfillment.

TCS is both an employer and service provider, with employees in the NY Metro area, Long Island, the Albany Capital Region, New Jersey, Puerto Rico and the USVI. 85% of their direct labor have some type of a disability, including intellectual and developmental disabilities, learning disabilities, physical disabilities or other medical impairments, visual and hearing impairments, or mental health di culties that qualify as a disability under government regulations.

TCS provides outsourcing services in several areas including facilities management, janitorial, mail-room and courier services, switchboard operations and kennel attendants. Candidates for employment are referred to TCS from many sources, such as the Adult Career and Continuing Education ServicesVocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR) services which is o ered through the

New York State Education Department and the Veteran’s Administration (VA).TCS also takes referrals from private agencies, local school districts, vocational training programs o ered through the Boards of Cooperative Education Services (BOCES) and more.

TCS has proudly adapted their hiring process to accommodate people with disabilities. Once an application is completed, candidates have an interview and short skills assessment to determine if the job is an appropriate match. Specialized training or prior experience is helpful, but TCS will absolutely train qualified candidates. Once on the job, The Corporate South can provide job support when and where it is needed or collaborate with job coaches from other organizations to promote the best chances of success on the job. Another special service that this organization o ers to their employees, as well as to outside referrals, is what they call “benefits counseling”, which is where certified benefits counselors provide meaningful advice to adults, youth and veterans.

TCS is hiring for many positions, which are all promoted on their website at www.thecorporatesource.org. If you are interested in applying for any available position, you can do so directly through their online application, which can be found at https://www. thecorporatesource.org/employmentservices, or by scanning the QR code below.

If you would like to learn more about TCS or get involved with their organization in any other way, please email Ruth-Ann. Gater@thecorporatesource.org or call 516-419-5613. If

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February Happenings

Thursday, Februrary 23

6:30PM

Baby Shower Gift Donations

Kiwanis Club of Copiague is hosting a traditional baby shower at the Lindenhurst Diner. They will be collecting any baby items. The items will be donated to Madonna Heights. Contact Lori 631-495-8755 or Carol 631-275-0439 for more information.

Thursday, Februrary 23

6:30PM-8:00PM

Smartphone Photography

Learn about the editing tools available on your smartphone and popular photography editing apps available. Bring your fully charged device with you. Class will be held at the Patchogue-Medford Public Library. Call 631-654-4700 for more information.

Friday, Februrary 24 3:30PM-5:30PM

Teen Bake Off: Chocolate Overload

Make desserts from scratch (no mixes) and bring it in starting at 3:30pm. Judging will begin promptly at 4pm. Afterwards, enjoy the treats everyone made! This event will be held in the Main Building at the Patchogue-Medford Library. Call 631-654-4700 to register.

Saturday, Februrary 25

1:00PM

The Cuban Giants

Visit the River State Park Preserve for a lesson on The Cuban Giants - The First Professional Black Baseball team. The lecture is free for Friends of Connetquot members and $5 a person for non members. Visit www.friendsofconnetquot.org/ calendar to register.

Saturday, Februrary 25

12:00PM-3:00PM

Community Spaghetti Dinner

Ebenezer Baptist Church in Babylon will be hosting a dinner for the

Items listed are free of charge. Events must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event date and will run in the calendar on a space available basis. For further information, call 631.226.2636, extension 211 or send events to nataliealmeida@longislandmediagroup.com

community. This is a free event. Food and drinks will be provided. Contact Georgia at 631-782-0893 or McCullan at 631-643-3045.

Saturday, Februrary 25

8:00PM-9:30PM

Long Island Comedy Festival

Visit the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame for a night of comedy. Featuring: Paul Anthony, Maria Walsh and Rob Falcone. Tickets are $35. Visit www. limehof.org for tickets and more information.

Saturday, Februrary 25-26

11:00AM-4:00PM

Mall Rats Nostalgia

Grab your hall pass and journey back in time at the Samanea Mall. There will be food, drinks, music, retro games/comics and more. Call 718-869-9501 for more information.

Sunday, Februrary 26

9:00AM

Bird Walk

Join the South Shore Audubon Society at Hempstead Lake State Park. The bird walk is free of charge. Bring binoculars. Rain or snow will cancel the bird walk. To register, text your name and contact information to Joe Landesberg at 516-467-9498. Visit www.ssaudubon.org for more information.

Monday, Februrary 27

4:00PM-5:00PM

Snow Globes For Teens

Design your own winter wonderland in a snow globe at the Teen Center at the Patchogue-Medford Library. For teens in grades 6-12. Register to attend at 631-654-4700.

Monday, Februrary 27

7:00PM-8:30PM

Guitar & Bass Workshop

Medford's Joe Loschiavo is back to help you stretch your musical muscles and teach you some

secrets to great playing at the Patchogue-Medford Library. All levels are welcome. No experience required. Please register to attend at 631-654-4700.

Looking Ahead:

Thursday, March 2

7:00PM

March Business Meeting

Join the Lindenhurst Evening Homemakers Unit at the Amityville Senior Center. Open to all members and newcomers for women 18 years and up. New members should arrive 15 minutes early. Contact Lisa LeBrie at 516-413-7467 for more information.

Saturday, March 4

10:30AM-12:30PM

Eye To Eye Group Meeting

Join Eye to Eye, a support group of visually impaired members of the Foundation Fighting Blindness, Long Island Chapter for their monthly meeting at the Freeport Memorial Library. Zoom option also available. Contact Frann Glick at 516-2321257 for more information or email glickchick1@gmail.com.

Saturday, March 11 1:00PM

Women In Long Island's Past

Discover the stories of the remarkable women of Long Island at the River State Park Preserve. The lecture is free for Friends of Connetquot members and $5 a person for non members. Visit www. friendsofconnetquot.org/calendar to register.

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you or someone you know is willing to share a story, please contact the Library for more information and to set up an appointment to record.

Trex® Recycling Challenge!

March 1 - September 1

As part of its participation in the Sustainable Libraries Initiative, the Library will be taking part in the Trex® Recycling Challenge! Drop

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off your clean plastic refuse (plastic bags, bubble wrap, newspaper bags, plastic film and packaging, etc.) at the Library between March 1 and September 1. If we collect 500 pounds of plastic refuse (about 40,500 plastic bags), Trex® will donate a high-performance composite bench to the Library. Call the Library or visit our website to learn more about how you can donate to this worthwhile project!

Making The Shift from Overeating to Mindful Eating

Wednesday, March 8

7:00 - 8:00 PM

Learn how to break the “autopilot” eating cycle with Certified Health Coach Lisa Zimmerman. Shifting from mindless to mindful eating can lead to weight loss and tremendous improvements to your overall health. Registration is required.

Long Island Sierra Club

- 75 Ways to Save the Planet via in person and Zoom

Thursday, March 96:308:30 PM

Join Beth Fiteni from Green Inside and Out for this documentary on the 75 ways to save the planet. For more information please visit our website lisierraclub.org. Registration is required.

Bagpipes Calling! Film Screening with Q & A Monday, March 13

6:30 - 7:45 PM

Local filmmaker Andrea Wozny, will screen her documentary film Bagpipes Calling! The film celebrates the Celtic spirit as it lives on through the members of a lively bagpipe band from Long Island. Weaving together music, history and culture, this documentary captures a behind-thescenes experience of life in a band during its most festive season. Registration is required.

Reducing Anxiety Through Meditation via Zoom

Wednesday, March 15 6:30 - 7:30 PM

Regular meditation is easy to do, produces a state of calmness and clarity and is beneficial for a number of mental and physical issues. Join long-time meditator Arlene Samsel for this informative presentation and short meditation sitting. Registration is required.

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