Beatrice Guido, Paul Daubel and Rosemary Natoli. Standing from left, Kenneth Urban, Anthony
and Michael Higgins. Photo courtesy of Copiague School District
Lights Of Hope Remembrance Ceremony
To Honor Loved Ones Lost To An Overdose
YES Community Counseling Center’s Annual Lights of Hope Remembrance Ceremony is being held on Monday, August 12, 2024, at 7:00 pm. The ceremony will be held at YES Community Counseling Center’s Levittown office located at
152 Center Lane. Family members are invited to bring a small framed photo of their loved one for a candle lighting ceremony. This event provides a safe space for our community to remember loved ones for who they were. Let’s come
together to honor their lives.
Please see the attached flyer for registration link and QR code.
For more information, contact Kathleen Coletta, LCSW (516) 799-3203 x127 or email at kcoletta@ yesccc.org
Affordable Health Screenings Coming To Amityville
Residents living in and around the Amityville, New York can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening. Amityville Masonic Lodge will host this community event on August 8th. The site is located at 14 Avon Place in Amityville.
Screenings can check for:
• The level of plaque build up in your arteries, related to risk for cardiovascular disease, stroke and overall vascular health.
• Narrowing of the smaller arteries of your ankles and feet, called Peripheral Arterial Disease.
• HDL and LDL Cholesterol levels.
• Bone density as a risk for possible osteoporosis.
Screenings are affordable and convenient. Free parking is available. Special package pricing starts at $159, but consultants will work with you to create a package that is right for you based on your age and risk factors. Call 1-877-237-1287 or visit www.lifelinescreening. com for more information. Pre-registration is required.
Copiague Memorial Public Library
Tick Safety
Wednesday, July 31
2:00 - 3:00 PM
This program will be held via Zoom. Tick populations have been on the rise for years, but that doesn’t mean you have to hide indoors all summer. Everyone who enjoys the outdoors should know the importance of protecting against ticks and tick-borne illnesses. Management consists of modifying tick habitats, minimizing host abundance, and using personal protective measures such as tick removal, tick repellents and pesticide application when necessary. Registration is necessary.
Movie Under the Stars
Friday, August 2
Gate Opens: 7:30 PM
Movie begins at sundown. Bring your most comfortable outdoor chair, snacks and beverages and watch Wish (1hr 35mins, PG) under the stars in our parking lot. All attendees must register.
Come on a Virtual Adventure
Monday, August 5Thursday, August 8
1:00 - 7:00 PM
We’ll be hosting virtual adventures using VR Expeditions headsets to step into virtual reality to explore different sites all over the globe. You can visit the Great Wall of China,
the International Space Station, popular museums, National Parks and Ancient sites. Please contact the Information Desk starting Monday, July 8 to register for a 30-minute session. Registration is necessary.
Early-Stage Dementia Caregivers Support Group
Mondays, August 5, 12, 19, 26
1:00 - 2:00 PM
This support group is for caregivers who tend to those in the early-stage of Alzheimer’s disease/ dementia and offers activities and discussions that will encourage social engagement, disease education, and a supportive environment. For more information and to register, please call 1-800-272-3900. Registration is necessary.
Afternoon Book Discussion
Thursday, August 8
1:30 - 3:00 PM
The Little Italian Hotel by Phedra Patrick
Download a copy of this book from Libby or pick up a copy at the Circulation Desk. Registration is necessary.
Long Island Sierra Club: Film Screening: Spirit Bear (2005) Thursday, August 8 6:30 - 8:30 PM
This program will be held in person and via Zoom.
Spirit Bear is about saving the Canadian forests and the bears that call these forests home. Kermode bears are a subspecies of the black bear and are the national symbol of British Columbia. They are called “spirit” or “ghost” bears because they have white fur, are extremely rare, and are sacred to the local population. Simon Jackson started the Spirit Bear Youth Coalition as a teenager to save their home
AUGUST HAPPENINGS
SATURDAY & SUNDAY
AUGUST 3 & 4
11:00AM-8:00PM
JONES BEACH
95TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce the Jones Beach 95th Anniversary Celebration, a two-day celebration. This event will be held near the East Bathhouse and Central Mall. For more information, visit parks.ny.gov, download the free NY State Parks Explorer app or call 518-474-0456.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 6
7:00PM
REPUBLIC AIRPORT COMMISSION (RAC) MEETING
Due to a scheduling conflict, the Republic Airport Commission (RAC) meeting that was to be held on Tuesday August 13th, has been re-scheduled for Tuesday, August 6th at 7:00pm. The meeting will take place at: Republic Airport Main Terminal 7150 Republic Airport, Room 201, Farmingdale. For the latest RAC meeting information, please visit www.republicairport.net .
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7
7:30PM-9:30PM
OWL PROWL WEDNESDAY
Visit Sweetbriar to meet and learn about some of their resident owls. Embark on a walk into the darkness to enjoy the night and call some owls. Wear bug spray and bring a flashlight. *Must have tickets to attend this event. No walk
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
ins permitted* Open to families with children ages 5y and up.
Sweetbriar Nature Center - ECSS 62 Eckernkamp Drive in Smithtown. For more information, please call 631-979-6344
THURSDAY, AUGUST 8
5:00 PM
FARMINGDALE MUSIC ON MAIN 2024
Sponsored by the Farmingdale Village Merchants Association. Music & Fun Along Main St. , between Prospect St & So Front St. For more information, please call 516-249-0093
SATURDAY, AUGUST 10
8:00 PM
IAC CONCERT IN THE PARK Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of NYS Parks At Heckscher State Park in East Islip. For more information, call 631-888-3525, Isliparts.org
SATURDAY & SUNDAY
AUGUST 10 & 11
Saturday 1OAM-9:30PM
Sunday 10AM-5PM
PAUMANAUKE POW WOW
The Paumanauke Native American Festival Inc., the Babylon Citizens Council on the Arts, and The Town of Babylon present Paumanauke Pow Wow at Tanner Park in Copiague. Audience participation, Traditional Drums, Native Food, Dance Competitions, Quality Traders. For more information, please call BACCA Arts Center 631-587-3696
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from logging. Learn about Simon’s fight to save the endangered spirit bear from extinction by going up against the foresting industry. Registration is necessary.
Cookies, Coffee and Karaoke
Friday, August 9
3:00 - 5:00 PM
Belt out a song on karaoke Friday! Sing your favorite song or enjoy the tunes sung by your family and friends. Refreshments will be provided. Registration is necessary.
Managing Debt
Monday, August 12
6:30 - 7:30 PM
VA Outreach
Wednesday, August 14 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Are you a veteran?
Are you unsure of what benefits you are entitled to and would like more information? Stop in and meet with an Outreach Specialist from the Nassau Veterans Center. Registration is not necessary.
Joseph Dwyer Veterans Project
Thursday, August 15 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
SUNDAY, AUGUST 11
11:00AM- 4:00PM
SPIRIT OF SUMMER ART FESTIVAL
Proudly hosted by the Spirit of Huntington, Long Island's Largest Non-Profit Art Festival. A day of fine art, community networking, food & dessert, raffles, games, activities and music! Rain Date: August 18th • FREE Admission. Located at 2 Melville Rd. N. in Huntington Station. For more information, please call 631-470-9620
MONDAY, AUGUST 12
7:00PM
LIGHTS OF HOPE
REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY
To honor loved ones lost to an overdose. YES Community Counseling Center’s Annual Lights of Hope Remembrance Ceremony is being held on Monday, August 12, 2024. The ceremony will be held at YES Community Counseling Center’s Levittown office located at 152 Center Lane. For more information, contact Kathleen Coletta, LCSW (516) 799-3203 x127 or email at kcoletta@ yesccc.org
MONDAY, AUGUST 12 -16
9:30AM- 12:30PM
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Community United Methodist Church is hosting a Vacation Bible School for ages 4-11. Children must be potty trained. $10 per child. CUMC is located at 100 Park Blvd. in Massapequa. For more information, or to register, please call 516-541-7008, or email: MASSAPCUMC@aol.com.
Learn effective methods on how to manage your personal and household debt with Chase Community Manager Lael Daniel. Registration is necessary.
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 is not necessary.
Copiague Appoints New Board Of Education Officers
Copiague School District’s Board of Education held its annual reorganizational meeting on July 10. Reelected Board of Education trustees Kenneth Urban and Michael Higgins along
with newly elected trustee Beatrice Guido were sworn into office by District Clerk Deborah VanFlorcke. Anthony S. Pepe was elected and sworn in as president of the Board of Education. Brian J. Sales and Mr. Urban were
sworn in as first vice president and second vice president, respectively.
Copiague School District’s Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kathleen Bannon was also sworn in by Ms. VanFlorcke.
COPIAGUE APPOINTS NEW BOE OFFICERS - Copiague School District’s Board of Education held its annual reorganizational meeting on July 10. Seated from left, Beatrice Guido, Paul Daubel and Rosemary Natoli. Standing from left, Kenneth Urban, Anthony S. Pepe, Brian J. Sales and Michael Higgins. Photo courtesy of Copiague School District
EXOTIC WAREHOUSE
Jones Beach 95th Anniversary Celebration
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce the Jones Beach 95th Anniversary Celebration, a two-day celebration happening Saturday, August 3 and Sunday, August 4, 2024 from 11:00am to 8:00pm. This event will be held near the East Bathhouse and Central Mall.
The Jones Beach 95th Anniversary Celebration will feature family friendly entertainment and education throughout the two days. Family friendly magic shows will be performed by Adrenaline Entertainment on 8/3 and Magic of Amore on 8/4. Jester Jim will entertain guests with a roaming juggling act
to be seen throughout the boardwalk. Face painting will be available for children provided by Adrenaline Entertainment. Lawn games for all to enjoy will be set up and an inflatable slide and inflatable obstacle course will be available for children to enjoy. Jones Beach
“Through the Decades” displays will be available for guests to read, view, and learn about the rich 95-year history of Jones Beach State Park.
Corporate sponsorship booths include Cox Media Long Island [106.1 WBLI / 102.3 WBAB] and AARP.
All event activities and entertainment are free. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase. A $10 vehicle
use fee will be in effect on both dates of the event.
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation oversees more than 250 parks, historic sites, recreational trails, golf courses, boat launches and more, which saw a record 84 million visits in 2023. For more information on any of these recreation areas, visit parks.ny.gov, download the free NY State Parks Explorer app or call 518.474.0456. Join us in celebrating our Centennial throughout 2024, and connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter) and the OPRHP Blog.
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New York State Retired School Administrator And Supervisors Citizenship Award
As the title of our organization suggests, we are a group of retired educators, still actively involved in the education of this country’s youth while maintaining an interest in developing changes in government and society. As educators, we were appalled by the January 6, 2021 attack on our Capitol. We found it difficult to understand why those who took part in the invasion, many of them welleducated individuals, were so convinced that the 2020 election was “stolen,” with no credible evidence to support that position. This prompted us to compose a position paper in which we expressed our belief that we need to do a better job of instilling in our current students -- the future leaders of our country -a clearer understanding of democracy and an appreciation for democratic values.
In our position paper, How We Ensure the Future of Our Democracy: Education Is the Answer, widely distributed in April 2021, we urged
“all members of the school community to take constructive and appropriate action to create a renewed emphasis on an expanded view of civics and citizenship education to make sure the events of January 6th never happen again.” To emphasize our commitment to such action, we initiated and established a NYSRSAS Citizenship Award in the form of a Certificate and a check for $100 to be awarded to select high school juniors who exemplify the qualities of:
• Good citizenship
• Civic responsibility
• Concern for others
• Enhancement of school/ community
The Citizenship Award is not tied to academic achievement. Funds for the award come from membership donations and the award certificate is designed and produced by a member of our Executive Board.
Each year since the initiation of the award, we have sent letters to the principals of selected high schools, inviting
them to participate in this program and asking them to identify a junior student who exemplifies the qualities stated above. We chose the junior year, so that recipients of the award could list it on their applications for post-high school endeavors, be it college or job-related.
(Schools are selected based upon their percent of economic disadvantage as published on the NYS data website, Data.nysed.gov.)
The following high schools participated in the 2023-24 school year award program and selected a student as the winner of the NYSRSAS Citizenship Award:
Brentwood High School
Hampton Bays High School
Central Islip High School
Lawrence High School
Freeport High School
Riverhead High School
Glen Cove High School
Uniondale High School
Greenport High School
Walter O’Connell
Copiague High School
Westbury High School
Gardening Offers More Than A
Day In The Sun
Millions of people embrace opportunities to get back in their gardens each spring, and they might be reaping more rewards from that activity than they realize. According to the American Institute of Stress, gardening sparks a level of creativity among enthusiasts, and that can help to alleviate stress by lowering levels of the hormone cortisol. In addition, authors of a 2022 study published in the journal Urban Forestry & Urban Greening concluded that gardening during the COVID-19 pandemic helped people cope with coronavirus-related stress through outdoor activity.
Summer Senior Advocate Schedules
Suffolk Legislator Tom Donnelly (D-Deer Park) is pleased to inform Babylon and Huntington residents about the local Suffolk County Office for the Aging Summer 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.
“It is so important for us to provide our senior citizens with the assistance and information they need in ways that are most convenient to them. These visits allow our seniors to connect with our 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.”
This summer, Senior Advocates will be visiting the following locations in the Town of Babylon:
• Deer Park Library, 44 Lake
Avenue, Deer Park: Friday, September 20, 9 – 11 am
• North Amityville Nutrition Center, 48-C Cedar Road, Amityville: Wednesday, September 11, 10 am – 1 pm
• Rainbow Center, 293 Buffalo Avenue, Lindenhurst: Wednesdays, August 7 & September 4, 8:30 – 11:00 am
• Tanner Park Senior Nutrition, 2 Tanner Park, Copiague: Wednesdays, August 14 & September 11, 8:30 am – 1 pm
• Spangle Drive Center, 4385 Spangle Drive, North Babylon: Tuesdays, August 27 & September 24, 12 –3:30 pm
• West Babylon Library, 211 Route 109, West Babylon: Thursday September 26, 10 am – 12 pm
• Wyandanch Senior Nutrition, 28 Wyandanch Avenue, Wyandanch: Wednesdays, August 7 & September 4, 8:30 am – 1 pm
In Huntington, they will be visiting the following:
• Huntington Senior Nutrition Center, 423 Park Avenue, Huntington:
Wednesdays, August 21 & September 18, 8:30 am – 1 pm
• Paumanack Village 5 & 6, 100 Adriatic Drive, Melville: Thursday, September 26, 8:30 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 trouble-free 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.”
Science of Spirituality Meditation Center
79 County Line Road, Amityville, NY 11701 631-822-7979; infotristate@sos.org
To Register: sos.org/location/amityville
THE 3 R’S OF MEDITATION: RELAX, RETREAT, & RECONNECT! 4-part Meditation Workshop Series
Presenter: Rosanna Jimenez, CHHC
Join us for a transformative workshop series designed to guide participants on a journey
Class Of 1984 40th
Reunion
Deer Park’s class of 1984 40th reunion will be on Saturday, August 10, 2024. For more information, email Kristin Colasacco dphsny1984@yahoo.com.
of inner exploration and rejuvenation. Over four enriching sessions, attendees will delve into the core principles of meditation. This interactive series culminates in a revitalizing retreat, “Meditation Saturday for Body, Mind, and Soul.”
See August 31st listing. Tuesdays, August 6, 13, 20, & 27, 7 - 9 pm MEDITATION SATURDAY: RETREAT FOR BODY, MIND, & SOUL Presenter: Rosanna Jimenez, CHHC Treat yourself to some special time to nourish body, mind, and spirit. Join us for this day of rejuvenation, with inspirational workshops designed to provide a
welcome oasis in your busy week. Saturday, August 31, 9:30 am - 2:30 pm
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NFPA Offers Safety Tips To Help Families Protect Themselves
With summer upon us, the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) is reminding people about potential electrical hazards that exist in swimming pools and hot tubs, onboard boats, on docks and piers, and in waters surrounding boats, marinas, and launch ramps.
While most people are unaware of electrical dangers posed in water environments such as electric shock drowning (ESD), each year people are injured or killed from these hazards. ESD can occur when improperly installed or maintained electrical systems within marinas or boat electrical systems result in electrical current in the water, which can then pass through a person’s body, causing a level of paralysis that can ultimately cause serious injury or drowning.
“Because ESD is not well known, NFPA continues to raise awareness about the presence of electrical hazards in water to help prevent deaths and injuries from happening in pools and waterways,” said Lorraine Carli, NFPA vice president of Outreach & Advocacy. “Never swim near a marina, dock, or boatyard, and have a qualified electrician inspect your boat, swimming pool equipment, hot tub, and spa before engaging in any water activities to ensure all life-saving measures and protection systems are functioning properly.”
Following are tips for swimmers, and boat and pool owners: Swimmers
Never swim near a marina,
dock, or boatyard.
While in a pool or hot tub look out for underwater lights that are not working properly, flicker, or work intermittently.
If you feel a tingling sensation while in a pool, immediately stop swimming in the direction you are heading. Try and swim in a direction where you had not felt the tingling. Exit the water as quickly as possible; avoid using metal ladders or rails. Touching metal may increase the risk of shock.
Boat owners
Avoid entering the water when launching or loading a boat. These areas can contain stray electrical currents in the water, possibly leading to electric shock drowning or injury from shock, including death.
Each year, have the boat’s electrical system inspected by a qualified marine electrician to be sure it meets the required codes of your area, including those set by the American Boat & Yacht Council. Make the necessary repairs, if recommended. Follow the same steps after any major storm that affects the boat.
Check with the marina owner about the marina’s electrical system and whether it has recently been inspected to meet the required codes of your area, including the National Electrical Code® (NEC®).
Have ground fault circuit protection (GFCI and GFPE) installed on circuits supplying the boat; use only portable GFCIs or shore power cords (including “Y” adapters) that bear the proper listing mark for marine applications when
using electricity near water. Test GFCIs monthly.
NEVER modify the electrical system on a boat or shore power to make something work. The code-required safety mechanisms in place are intended to alert people if something is wrong with the boat and with shore power. Find a licensed, qualified professional to help determine the cause of the problem.
Pool owners
If you are putting in a new pool or hot tub, be sure the wiring is performed by an electrician experienced in the special safety requirements for these types of installations and that the completed work is inspected by the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).
Have a qualified electrician periodically inspect and — where necessary — replace or upgrade the electrical devices or equipment that keep your pool or hot tub electrically safe. Have the electrician show you how to turn off all power in case of an emergency.
If there are overhead electrical lines, make sure they have proper clearance over the pool and other structures, such as a diving board. If you have any doubts, contact a qualified electrician or your local utility company to make sure power lines are a safe distance away. NFPA has several resources for swimmers, boat, and pool owners, including videos, tip sheets, checklists, and a new NFPA Podcast episode, “Hazards in the Water,” that can be downloaded and shared. Please visit nfpa.org/watersafety to learn more.
Painting Vinyl Siding?
Vinyl siding is not something that many homeowners consider painting, but it can be done. However, some contractors may not recommend it as the best option to overhaul a home. Painting siding means it will only be as durable as the paint used. It’s also essential to determine if painting vinyl will void warranties. Wood or engineered wood or fiber cement siding tend to be better options than vinyl should you
want to switch colors down the line. Vinyl siding can be painted if it is done right, and it can be an affordable way to change the look of a home without investing in new siding. According to Benjamin Moore Paints, vinyl siding that will be painted will need to be cleaned thoroughly, including the removal of any mildew, chalk or dirt, to enhance paint adhesion. Pitted or porous vinyl siding always must be primed, but others may not require
priming. Choose an exterior paint designed for painting on vinyl. Two coats of paint are recommended. According to BobVila.com, paint for vinyl has acrylic and urethane resins that accommodate the expansion and contraction of vinyl and help the paint stick. Also, for the best results, the home improvement experts on the site advise painting when temperatures are mild and there is low relative humidity and an overcast sky.
153 Days
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On August 1st, there will be 153 days left in 2024. That’s exactly five months or 21 weeks and six days to achieve the goals you set for yourself, your family, and/or your business at the beginning of this year. How does it look for you? Are you on pace to hit your 2024 goals? Are you behind? Or did you say, “the heck with my goals” back in Feburary?
Some goals are harder than others to achieve. Buying or selling a home is one of them. It takes a lot of work and preparation to make the biggest purchase or sale you will probably ever make in your life.
Don’t wait for the “perfect time” to start thinking about buying or selling your home. Call me or send an email, and let’s start the conversation today so that when the market does change, you will be ready.
In the meantime, you have 153 days to hit your other goals.
