May 24, 2023 Deer Park

Her Songs Broke Every Record, Her Story Broke Every Barrier

She was a girl from Boston with a voice from heaven, who shot through the stars from gospel choir to dance floor diva. What the world didn’t know was how Donna Summer risked it all to break through barriers, becoming the icon of an era and the inspiration for every music diva who followed. With a score featuring more than 20 of Summer’s classic hits including “Love to Love You Baby,” “Bad Girls” and “Hot Stuff,” this electric experience is a moving tribute to the voice of a generation. JUNE

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By Noelle Lambert

The Charity of the Month for May is LI Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame

www.limusichallo

The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame

(LIMEHOF) is a 501(c)

(3) organization dedicated to the idea that Long Island’s musical heritage is an important resource to be celebrated and preserved for future generations. The organization was created as a place of community that inspires and explores Long Island music in all its forms. They have proudly inducted over 120 music artists and related professionals who are recognized at their beautiful new Stony Brook location.

Music Education plays a significant role in the lives of many. In addition to granting thousands of dollars in music scholarships to individuals each year, LIMEOF also awards selected Music Educators with their ‘Educator of Note’ award annually, allowing those who go above and beyond for their students to be honored with a grant that can be used within the school or district that they work(ed) in.

To nominate an individual for the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame’s ‘Educator of Note’ award, please contact Tom Needham at education@limusichallo ame.org. This year’s nominations must be submitted by September 30th.

Donate: Donations of any size are accepted and appreciated. Your donation will help preserve our rich musical heritage and assist in providing music education programs for children and adults, including scholarships to deserving high school students. Visit limusichallo ame.org/ donate for more information.

Volunteer: As like any non-profit, their volunteers play a large role in their e orts. Each and every person who gives their time as a volunteer is dedicated to help support their mission. If you have a passion for music and would like to volunteer, please visit www. limusichallo ame.org/volunteer and fill out an application form.

Attend Their Upcoming Benefit Concert: On Sunday, July 23rd at 7:30PM, a concert featuring Pat Benetar, Neil Giraldo and Taylor Dayne will be held at the Catholic Health Amphitheater at Bald Hill. This show will benefit the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame, so everyone who buys a ticket will help support their mission. “We are thrilled that two of our Inductees, Pat Benatar and Taylor Dayne, are performing at this very exciting benefit concert for the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame,” said Ernie Canadeo, LIMEHOF Chairman. “It’s a wonderful opportunity for all Long Islander’s to enjoy a terrific concert in a wonderful venue and support the Hall of Fame’s mission of keeping Long Island’s music heritage alive.”

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For more information about LIMEHOF, visit www.limusichallo ame.org, call 631.689.5888 and read next week’s article!

If your non-profit would like to be featured in this column,please email noellelambert@longislandmediagroup.com for consideration.

Interesting Facts About Memorial Day

Interesting facts about Memorial Each year on the last Monday of May, Americans celebrate Memorial Day. Memorial Day is a federal holiday that honors and mourns American military personnel who died while performing their duties in service to the United States Armed Forces. Memorial Day has a rich history and one that’s worth revisiting as the nation prepares to honor the sacrifices made by its military personnel over the centuries.

• Freed slaves played a role in the establishment of Memorial Day. The American Civil War is the deadliest military conflict in American history, as the Union and the Confederacy each suffered more than 800,000 casualties by the time the war ended in 1865. According to History.com, as the war drew to a close, hundreds of Union soldiers who were being held as prisoners of war died and were buried in a mass grave in a Confederate prison camp in South Carolina. After the Confederate surrender, more than 1,000 now-freed slaves honored those recently deceased Union soldiers during a ceremony where they sang hymns and distributed flowers. The ceremony was dedicated to the fallen soldiers and served as a precursor to what is now celebrated as Memorial Day.

• Confederate soldiers were honored, too. Confederate losses during the Civil War outnumbered Union losses, and those losses were not forgotten by Southerners who survived the war. History.com notes that, in 1866, the Georgiabased Ladies Memorial Association, one of many similar organizations to arise in the aftermath of the war, pushed for a day to honor fallen Confederate soldiers. In fact, these efforts are believed to have

influenced General John A. Logan. In 1868, General Logan, a Civil War veteran who was then serving as commander-in-chief of a group of Union veterans, ordered the decoration of Union graves with flowers on May 30. The day would ultimately be known as “Memorial Day.”

• It took a long time for Memorial Day to become a federal holiday. Despite tracing its origins to the immediate aftermath of the Civil War, Memorial Day did not become an official federal holiday until 1971, more than a century after the war ended. This is the same year the holiday was officially designated as taking place on the last Monday in May. The designation has periodically drawn the ire of veterans and military supporters who suggest it is now more widely seen as the unofficial beginning of summer and not a day in which the sacrifices of fallen U.S. soldiers are honored to the extent that they should be.

• Debate exists about which town has the longest history of celebrating Memorial Day. A handful of towns claim to be the first celebrants of Memorial Day. That debate figures to continue in perpetuity, but History.com notes that Waterloo, New York, was officially recognized by U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson as the birthplace of Memorial Day in 1966. Doylestown, Pennsylvania, and Rochester, Wisconsin, are some other towns that claim to have celebrated Memorial Day since the mid-1860s.

Memorial Day has a rich history that highlights the importance of honoring the men and women who have given their lives while in service of the United States military.

Deer Park High School Holds College And Career Week

Deer Park High School held its annual College and Career Week from April 24-28, providing students with the opportunity to meet and speak with

over 15 different colleges, universities, trades, unions and military services each day of the week.

“We had an amazing turnout from our students,

who loved being able to meet with representatives from various institutions during their lunch breaks,” Associate Principal Dina Pannone said.

COLLEGE AND CAREER WEEK - Deer Park High School held its annual College and Career Week from April 24-28, providing students with the opportunity to meet and speak with over 15 different colleges, universities, trades, unions and military services each day of the week. Photos courtesy of Deer Park School District

May Happenings

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 24

9:30AM-2:30PM

HISTORY OF THE LI RAILROAD

The Historical Society of Islip Hamlet will host David Morrison, retired LIRR branch manager/author as he tells stories about the railroad that shaped LI, focusing on the Islip Station. The program will be held at the Islip Public Library. For more info visit isliphamlethistory.org or call 631-559-2915.

THURSDAY, MAY 25

4:00PM-7:00PM

AMERICA'S VETDOGS

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Come experience service dog demonstrations, speak to local veterans and first responders about how their service dog has improved their lives, explore volunteer opportunities, learn about the lifechanging work service dogs provide & much more. No registration necessary. America’s VetDogs is located at 371 East Jericho Turnpike in Smithtown. For more information visit vetdogs.org.

7:00PM

MILLS' PARTY FOR LIFE

In memory of Peter Careccia, witness the Miracle of Life as a cancer survivor will meet the donor who saved his life for the very first time at The Heritage Club in Bethpage. All proceeds benefit KiDS NEED MoRE Camp Adventure. For more information, email info@ kidsneedmore.org.

FRIDAY, MAY 26

10:00AM

ICE CREAM PARTY & LUNCH

Bring the family and celebrate the holiday of Shavuot at The Chai Center. Join the Chai Center for a special reading of The 10 Commandments followed by an ice cream party for the kids and a luncheon for the whole family. For more information go to TheChaiCenter.com or call 631-351-8672.

SATURDAY, MAY 27

12:00PM-4:00PM

CIVIL WAR ENCAMPMENT

The Smithtown Historical Society presents a Cvil War Encampment. Admission is $5 per person. There will be Civil War-Era Military Camps, LI Civil War Reenactors, Musket Demonstrations, Battlefield Doctor, Music and Vendors. For more information call 631-265-6768 or email info@smithtownhistorical.org.

SUNDAY, MAY 28

9:00AM-1:00PM

5K RUN AT PINDAR VINEYARDS

Enjoy Pindar Vineyards like you never have before. Bring family and friends, and plan a morning of action and relaxation at the Run the Vineyards – Pindar Vineyards 5K event! Visit runsignup.com or call 631-734-6200 for more information.

12:00PM-1:00PM

HONEYBEE CLASS

Organics Today Farm at 169 Washington Street in East Islip

will be hosting a honeybee class. Call/text 631-480-6497 for more information.

MONDAY, MAY 29

9:30AM

ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY PARADE

The Sgt. John Sardiello American Legion Post 1634 in West Babylon is pleased to announce the 2023 Memorial Day Parade. This year's route will begin on Arnold Avenue at the junction of Route 109 and continue to the Post located at 10 Bruce Street, West Babylon. For more information please contact 631-669-3931 or sgtjsardiello1634@gmail.com.

10:00AM MEMORIAL DAY PARADE

The Edward K. Peisker VFW Post #5348 will host a Memorial Day Parade, beginning on Lake Avenue and proceed to the memorial stone at Deer Park Avenue School. For more information, contact 631-586-2299.

TUESDAY, MAY 30

7:00PM

THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF GREATER BAY SHORE MEETING

The Chamber of Commerce of Greater Bay Shore will hold a meeting at the Bay Shore/ Brightwaters Library, One South Country Road, Brightwaters, NY. All are welcome to attend. Call 631-665-7003 for more information.

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1 Week Performance Sessions

June 26-30 & July 24-28, 2023 Focuses on all mediums of theater including audition technique.

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Six Deer Park Seniors Participate In Student Day At Suffolk County Legislature

Deer Park High School seniors Shannon D’Amato, Blessing Fraser, Emily Kleiber, Hamza Latif, Yasmine Sanchez and Alyssa Skeen were recently selected to participate in Student Day at the Suffolk County Legislature in Hauppauge. At the event, sponsored by both the Suffolk County Legislature and the League of Women Voters, the six students met with local

legislators and members of the Suffolk County Police Department.

The event culminated in a student-led debate on a proposed resolution before a mock legislature, centering on arming school safety officers and SCPD officers working in Suffolk County schools. Students were assigned sides, allowing them to view the proposal from multiple

viewpoints. For the debate, students were given the role of “Legislator” or “Member of the Public.” Prior to the debate session, students met in separate caucus meetings to discuss strategy.

“The day provided our students with an inside look at how their local government functions as well as allowing them a voice on a topic very personal to them,”

said Vanessa Langdon, Deer Park’s curriculum associate for secondary social studies and FACS. “All students participating were insightful and respectful. In reflecting on the experience, our students were very grateful to not only be awarded the opportunity to participate but, more importantly, to feel they were being heard.”

DEER PARK SENIORS PARTICIPATE IN STUDENT DAY - Deer Park High School seniors Shannon D’Amato, Blessing Fraser, Emily Kleiber, Hamza Latif, Yasmine Sanchez and Alyssa Skeen were selected to participate in Student Day at the Suffolk County Legislature in Hauppauge. Photo courtesy of Deer Park School District