May 15, 2024 Copiague

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Ribbon Cutting One10 Creative

RIBBON CUTTING - ONE10 CREATIVE - The Amityville Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate One10 Creative, a content and media production studio, at 805 Broadway in Amityville at the Greybarn Complex. On hand were Owner Kimberly Faustin, her parents Marie and Yves Faustin, friends Jackie Ruban, Asiah York and Cheryl Joyner, TOB Supervisor Rich Schaffer, TOB Deputy Supervisor Tony Martinez and Amityville Chamber of Commerce board members Luna Bond, Alicia Marks, Bob Liquorie, Jennifer Ronzo and Kristyn Langstrand. Photo by TOB Photographer Steve Gravano

LONG ISLAND MEDIA GROUP

PUBLISHER

Jeff Lambert

ASSISTANT TO THE PUBLISHER

CIRCULATION & DISTRIBUTION

Joe Lambert

Edward Rodriguez

Patty Franks ADMINISTRATION

PRODUCTION

MANAGER

Josh Marlowe

MANAGING

EDITOR

Felicia Edwards

MARKETING

MANAGER

Noelle Lambert

Teri Tinkler

Diana Lambert

Dorrine Lambert

ADMIN & EDITORIAL ASSISTANT

Natalie Raccuglia

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

Kathy Trotta

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Connecting Communities in the Town of Babylon

Take the Town of Babylon Cares Coalition Community Survey to let your voice be heard and guide the work of your coalition!

After submitting your responses, you can enter into a FREE raf e for a $25 Mastercard gift card!

Visit babyloncares.org to learn more about working together to prevent substance misuse in the community!

May Happenings

WEDNESDAY, MAY 15

6:00PM-10:00PM

CHEFS FOR A CAUSE

Please support the Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition at their annual Chefs for a Cause fundraiser at The Piermont in Babylon Village. 25 local restaurants will provide their signature dishes for thisl tasting event. Wine, beer and raffles. $100 per person. For more information, please call 631-893-4110.

SATURDAY, MAY 18

7:00PM-11:00PM

MUSIC THRU THE DECADES

The Our Lady of Grace RC Church in West Babylon will be hosting. $30 per person, includes beer, wine, soda, snacks, chicken nuggets, pasta, heros, salad and dessert. Please note this is not a dinner dance. For more information and tickets, please contact Rob Lodato at 631-747-0147 or Dave Lech at 631-422-3341.

8:30PM

CHARITY DRIVE-IN MOVIE

KiDS NEED MORE is hosting a charity drive-in movie. Proceeds benefit KiDS NEED MORE helping families coping with lifee-threatening illnesses. Just show up or reserve your parking spot at their website kidsneedmore.org/movie.

SUNDAY, MAY 19

9:00AM-1:00PM

PANCAKE BREAKFAST

The Youth Squad at Bay Shore Brightwaters Rescue Ambulance will be hosting their annual Pancake Breakfast. The menu will include pancake, sausage, bacon, coffee, hot chocolate, various teas, orange juice, apple juice, and all

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 natalieraccuglia@longislandmediagroup.com.

the condiments needed for your pancake enjoyment. After you enjoy your pancakes, please buy tickets for the basket auction, and 50-50. For more information, please email firemedic518@live.com.

10:00AM-4:00PM SPRING FAIR

The North Babylon Lions are hosting a Spring Fair. Rain or shine at North Babylon High School. There will be bouncy rides, entertainment, vendors, food and much more. For more information, email Diane at dianedeluca1957 @gmail.com.

2:00PM

TWIN COUNTY CHORUS CONCERT

See the Twin County Chorus Chapter of Sweet Adelines International in concert at Farmingdale UMC, 407 Main Street, doors open 1:30PM. There will also be a Silent Auction and complimentary coffee and cake; admission is $20, seniors and students $15. Call the church office for tickets at 516-249-342.

12:30PM

SPRING RAFFLE AUCTION

The Joseph Barry Columbiettes are sponsoring a Spring Raffle at the Joseph Barry Knights of Columbus hall in Hicksville. $12 per person. Call Susan at 516-680-8487 or email SueSarandis@gmail.com.

4:00PM-5:30PM

PAPER FLOWER WORKSHOP

Held at the BAFFA Art Gallery, 47 Gillette Ave in Sayville. Learn how to create a beautiful and handmade paper flower from sheet music. Course includes live demonstration, supplies, and a paper flower to take home. Pre-registration required. $20

for BAFFA members and $25 for non-members. For more information or to register, visit www.BAFFA.org.

SATURDAY, MAY 25

9:00AM-3:00PM

SPRING YARD SALE

The Yaphank Historical Society will hold our annual multi-vendor Spring Yard Sale on the grounds of the Robert & Isabella Hawkins House at 4 Yaphank Avenue, Yaphank There will be a large variety of crafts, collectibles, and household items. Rain date is Sunday, the 26th. For more information please email jrvavrina@optonline.net.

MONDAY, MAY 27

9:00AM

ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY PARADE

Join Sgt. John Sardiello Post 1634 of the American Legion as they pay their respect to fallen veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice to keep us free. Memorial Service and Wreath Ceremony to follow Community Picnic immediately following the ceremony. Held in West Babylon. Everyone is welcome. For more information please call them at 631-669-3931.

FRIDAY, MAY 31

12:00PM-5:00PM

ANTIQUE VINTAGE BOOK SALE

The Friends of the West Islip Library is doing a Vintage & Antique Book Sale on May 31st and June 1st from 9am-2pm. Held at the West Islip Public Library, 3 Higbie Lane. There will be a wide variety of books, including history, biographies, general fiction, children's literature, classics, and more. For more information call 631-2064206.

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Legislator Donnelly And County Office For The Aging Announce

Babylon And Huntington Spring Senior Advocate Schedule

Suffolk Legislator Tom Donnelly (D-Deer Park) is pleased to inform Babylon and Huntington residents about the local Suffolk County Office for the Aging Spring 2024 Senior Advocate Schedule. Senior advocates are County representatives who come out into the community and assist seniors with information gathering, completion of eligibility or recertification applications and referrals to appropriate community agencies.

“This is an excellent chance for senior citizens

to get the assistance and information they need by connecting with the County’s senior advocates right in their own communities,” said Legislator Donnelly. “I hope all those interested in the services that the Suffolk County Office for the Aging provides will take advantage of this opportunity.”

Senior Advocates will be visiting the following locations in the Town of Babylon:

• Deer Park Library, 44 Lake Avenue, Deer Park: Friday, May 17, 9 – 11 am

• North Amityville Nutrition Center, 48-C Cedar Road, Amityville: Wednesdays, May 15 & June 26, 10 am – 1 pm

• Rainbow Center, 293 Buffalo Avenue, Lindenhurst: Wednesday, June 5, 8:30 – 11:00 am

• Tanner Park Senior Nutrition, 2 Tanner Park, Copiague: Wednesday, June 12, 8:30 am – 1 pm

• Spangle Drive Center, 4385 Spangle Drive, North Babylon: Tuesdays, May 21 & June 25, 12 –3:30 pm

• West Babylon Library, 211

Route 109, West Babylon: Thursday, May 23, 10 am

– 12 pm

• Wyandanch Senior Nutrition, 28 Wyandanch Avenue, Wyandanch: Wednesdays, June 5, 8:30 am – 1 pm

In Huntington, they will be visiting the following:

• Huntington Senior Nutrition Center, 423 Park Avenue, Huntington: Wednesdays, May 15 & June 26, 8:30 am – 1 pm

• Paumanack Village 3 & 4, 150 Duncan Elder Drive, Greenlawn: Fridays, May 17 & June 14, 10 am – 12

pm; residents only

• Paumanack Village 5 & 6, 100 Adriatic Drive, Melville: Tuesdays, May 21 & June 18, 10 am – 12 pm; residents only Advocates assist with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP – formerly known as food stamps), Medicare Savings Program and Heating Emergency Assistance Program (HEAP) applications. They also can provide information on Medicare, answer questions and make recommendations

and referrals. For more information about available services or directions to any of these locations, please call the Suffolk County Office for the Aging at (631) 853-8200.

“For more than three decades, the Suffolk County Office for the Aging has been providing full and troublefree access to critical services,” Donnelly said. “I am glad to see their great professional community outreach program continue and hope that every senior resident will make full use of it.”

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Chairperson Honored By NYS Council For Social Studies

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HONORED BY NYS COUNCIL FOR SOCIAL STUDIES

- Copiague School District’s Social Studies Chairperson Michelle Penyy was recently named the recipient of the New York State Council for the Social Studies Outstanding Supervisor Award for 2023-2024. She is pictured with Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School Principal Joseph Agosta. Photo courtesy of Copiague School District

Copiague School District’s Social Studies Chairperson Michelle Penyy was recently named the recipient of the New York State Council for the Social Studies Outstanding Supervisor

Award for

2023-2024. Ms.

Penyy has more than 20 years of experience in education and has held positions such as social studies teacher, assistant principal for secondary summer school, extended day coordinator, district mentor coordinator and principal for the Saturday Academy.

Ms. Penyy has developed multiple courses including Honors and AP Economics, Advanced Placement Program for Juniors, AP United States Government and Politics and Contemporary Issues Around the World. Ms. Penyy was honored by the Harvard Club of Long Island as the Distinguished Teacher of 2023.

Ms. Penyy was nominated for the award by David Scott, a colleague in the Northport-East Northport School District. Her nomination also included letters of recommendation from students, administrators and teachers. She was recently honored for her contributions to social studies education at an awards ceremony.

Copiague Memorial Public Library

50 Deauville Boulevard, Copiague, New York 11726 Tel 631-691-1111 Fax 631-691-5098

Baby Shower Donations

Be part of helping new parents start strong! The Copiague Library will be taking donations of NEW items for our Community Baby Shower to be held on May 25. Items such as bottles, pacifiers, onesies, swaddle blankets, pajamas and diapers will be accepted.

Trex Recycling Challenge

The Copiague community recycled over 1700 pounds of plastic in 2023, as part of the Library’s Trex Recycling plastic bags, film or packaging and enter our Trex bench raffle. Donate all year to keep plastic out of Drive! Help us reach our goal of at least 1000 pounds recycled in 2024 and you could win a Trex bench! Stop by the Library with your clean our landfills and waterways, and increase your chances of winning! Go to copiaguelibrary.org to find out more information and to track our progress.

Seed Library

The seed library is back! Please feel free to take 5 packets of our organic, non-GMO vegetable and flower seeds to plant in your garden this year. Stop by the Information Desk to check out your seed packets.

Make Your Own

Herbal Tea Garden Wednesday, May 15 6:30 - 7:30 PM

Learn to plant herb and

flower seeds that will grow into plants you can use for teas. You will plant three types of seeds and takehome information on how to care for your plants and tea recipes. Please bring a small clear plastic container (at least 4 inches by 4 inches) to bring home your planted seedlings. Registration is necessary.

Medicaid Enrollment Assistance for the Aged, Blind and Disabled Friday, May 24 2:00 - 6:00 PM Representatives from the Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council will assist aged, blind and disabled patrons

Copiague Memorial Public Library

in enrolling in various

that

Assistance will be given on a first come, first served basis. For more information, please call the NassauSuffolk Hospital Council at 631-963-4168. Registration not required.

One-on-One Medicare Counseling and Assistance

Fridays, May 17

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Register for a 30-minute one-on-one appointment with a Suffolk County RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) volunteer from HIICAP (Health Insurance Information, Counseling & Assistance Program) to answer questions and provide information regarding Medicare health insurance, benefits, and savings programs. Registration is necessary.

Defensive Driving

Saturday, May 18

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

A $33.00 fee payable to Empire Safety Council by check, money order or cash is due the day of class. Please arrive early to sign in. Late comers will not be admitted. Please bring a pen and your driver’s license. Registration is necessary.

Joseph Dwyer Veterans Project

Tuesdays, May 21

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

The Dwyer Project serves Veterans, service members, and their families with postservice transitional issues, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI). Support groups are led by Veteran peers who can relate to the experiences of group members. Registration not required.

Catholic Community Health and Outreach Bus

Thursday, May 23

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

The Catholic Community Health and Outreach Bus

will be at the Library to conduct free health care screenings for adults 18 and older, including a brief cardiac history, blood pressure and a simple blood test for cholesterol and diabetes. Registration not required.

Understanding and Building Your Credit Friday, May 24 6:30 - 7:30 PM

Join Chase Community Manager Lael Daniel, to learn all about understanding your credit score, checking your credit score and reports, getting started with credit and protecting your credit. Registration is necessary.

Evening Book Discussion

Tuesday, May 28 7:00 - 8:30 PM

Rhett Butler’s People by Donald Mccaig

Download a copy of this book from Libby or pick up a copy at the Circulation Desk. Registration is necessary.

MONDAY 1-SQUARE PIE, FREE 2-LITER SODA

TUESDAY 1-SQUARE PIE, DOZEN GARLIC KNOTS, FREE 2-LITER SODA

WEDNESDAY 1-ROUND OR SQUARE PIE, FREE 2-LITER SODA

SUNDAY 2-ROUND OR SQUARE PIES, DOZEN GARLIC KNOTS

ALBERT’S MEAL $25.00

1 SQUARE OR ROUND PIE, 1/2 DOZEN GARLIC KNOTS OR 1/2 DOZEN PEPPERONI ROLLS OR 1/2 DOZEN BROCCOLI ROLLS & 2 LITER SODA

FAMILY SUPER SAVER $45.00

2 SQUARE OR 2 ROUND PIES, DOZEN WINGS, WITH BLUE CHEESE & HOT SAUCE, DOZEN GARLIC KNOTS & 2 LITER SODA

ALBERT’S COMBO $33.00

1 SQUARE PIE, 1 HERO, 6 WINGS OR 6 MOZZARELLA STICKS, 2 LITER SODA

DINNER SPECIAL $25.00

CHOICE OF 1 SQUARE OR ROUND PIE, SPAGHETTI, ZITI DINNER, 6 GARLIC KNOTS, 2 LITER SODA

50 WINGS $38.00 WITH CHOICE OF: BLUE CHEESE, HOT SAUCE OR RANCH

2 PIE SPECIAL $37.00

EVERY DAY SPECIAL $27.50