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JULY HAPPENINGS

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.

THURSDAY, JULY 11

9:00AM to 9:00PM, and continues on FRIDAY, JULY 12

9:00AM to 9:00PM

SHOOTOUT FOR SOLDIERS

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Town Board will host the 10th Annual “Shootout for Soldiers” 24-Hour Lacrosse Beneﬁt Game at the Town of Oyster Bay’s John J. Burns Park on Merrick Road in Massapequa. The event beneﬁts veterans and active duty military personnel. The Long Island Air Force Association will conduct a special ceremony on July 12th at 11:00am to honor hometown Vietnam War Veterans and present them with medals that commemorate their service to our nation. For more information, please visit http://shootoutforsoliders.com or contact Harry Jacobs at longisland@ shootoutforsoldiers.com at 516-315-3002.

FRIDAY, JULY 12

9:00AM-11:00 AM

SPEAKER SERIES: RESTORATIVE AQUACULTURE & THE GREAT SOUTH BAY

How Does Aquaculture Affect Water Quality? Join us as we explore various aspects of how aquaculture can contribute to water quality restoration. Seating is limited. Registration is a must. Email info@ savethegreatsouthbay.org or call 631-848-0210 with any questions.

SATURDAY, JULY 13

11:30AM-3:00PM

LAZY DAYS OF SUMMER PICNIC

Levittown Community Council’s 27th Annual Lazy Days Of Summer Picnic FREE Admission, Entertainment, Games and Activities. Jerusalem

Avenue Park at the East Village Green, Jerusalem Ave., Levittown. Open to all residents of the Levittown and Island Trees school district communities. For information, call 516-735-5901 or email levittowncouncil@yahoo.com

10:00AM-4:00PM

ANTIQUE CAR SHOW

Wantagh Preservation Society's 3rd annual Antique Car Show. Rain date: Saturday July 20th. Wantagh Preservation Society Museum, 1700 Wantagh Avenue in Wantagh. Fee adults $1. 17 yrs & younger are free. Refreshments for sale, 50/50 rafﬂe, entertainment, kids crafts 12:00 - 2:00pm, music, museum complex sites will be open to the public. Any questions, please email Wantaghmuseum@gmail.com

TUESDAY, JULY 16

6:00PM NORTH BABYLON PUBLIC LIBRARY ANNUAL REORGANIZATION MEETING

The Board of Trustees of the North Babylon Public Library will hold its Annual Reorganization Meeting Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the Library. The regular meeting of the Board will immediately follow the Reorganization Meeting. The public is invited to attend. The North Babylon Public Library is located at 815 Deer Park Avenue, North Babylon. for information, please call Marc D. Horowitz, Director, 631-669-4020

WEDNESDAY, JULY 17

4:00PM-9:00PM WOW: WEDNESDAYS ON WELLWOOD

The Lindenhurst Chamber of Commerce and the Village of Lindenhurst presents WOW: Wednesdays on Wellwood! This is

a fun, free block party for the whole family. Come enjoy live music, local vendors and outdoor dining. Rain date is July 24. There will be a second event on August 14 from 4:00PM-9:00PM, with a rain date of August 21.Visit www.lindenhurstchamber.org for more information.

SATURDAY, JULY 20 at Brookside Park, W. Sayville 2:00PM

Saturday, July 27 at South Shore Mall, Bay Shore 6:00PM FREE SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK Islip Arts Council and Studio Theater of Long Island Shakespeare Troupe present "A Comedy of Errors" by William Shakespeare. A fully costumed version of "A Comedy of Errors" has been created by Studio Theater Long Island Troupe for Islip Arts Council. This limited engagement will be performed FREE. For more information, please call 631-888-3525, or visit isliparts.org/

SUNDAY, JULY 21

10:00AM - 3:00PM

ANTIQUE & CLASSIC CAR SHOW

Sagtikos Manor, 677 West Montauk Hwy, West Bay Shore. Spend the day at Sagtikos Manor for our Classic Car Show and view over hundred antique cars and listen to music on our great lawn. Vote for your favorite car with our People’s Choice Awards. Food available for purchase and take a manor house while you are here (extra admission). Car Show admission $5 pp, children under 5 free. Show cars welcome. $15 registration fee. For more information: info@sagtikosmanor.org or call dsubbiondo@aol.com. www. sagtikosmanor.org.

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: Fridays, July 19 & September 20, 9 – 11 am

• North Amityville Nutrition Center, 48-C Cedar Road, Amityville: Tuesdays, July 16, August 13 & 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,

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July 10, August 14 & September 11, 8:30 am – 1 pm

• Spangle Drive Center, 4385 Spangle Drive, North Babylon: Tuesdays, July 23, August 27 & September 24, 12 – 3:30 pm

• West Babylon Library, 211 Route 109, West Babylon: Thursday, July 25 & 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, July 17, 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.”

Creativity Through A Zen Mindset

“Creativity through a Zen Mindset” is a free workshop offered by the Adelphi NY Breast Cancer Program to women and men who have been affected by breast cancer. The inperson meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 16, from 10:00 am to 11:30 am at Adelphi University in Garden City.

At the workshop participants will learn ways to achieve a “Zen mindset,” completing several art activities influenced by Japanese culture that promote calmness, simplicity and self-growth. The group will work with a variety of techniques and mediums and will experience a guided Zen meditation. All levels of artistic ability are invited to join.

Facilitators are social worker Angela Papalia, LMSW, Assistant Director of the Adelphi Breast Cancer Program, and artist Kimberly Newman, BFA, Marketing and Communications Director, Adelphi Breast Cancer Program.

Art supplies will be provided for all exercises. Space is limited to 50 participants and registration is required. To register, visit https://buff. ly/3IznPKO Once registered, participants will receive a confirmation email with event details.

This forum is sponsored by The Junior Coalition of the Manhasset Women’s Coalition Against Breast Cancer, The Marilyn Lichtman Foundation and Northwell Health Cancer Institute

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The beautiful weather and plentiful celebrations, means that outdoor spaces can be crowded with drones, kites and metallic foil balloons. PSEG Long Island reminds customers that any of these objects can become entangled in overhead electric equipment and cause a host of problems.

“While we all want to make our celebrations as festive as possible, if drones, kites or metallic foil balloons come into contact with a power line or other electrical equipment, that could lead to power outages, fire and, possibly, injuries,”

said Michael Sullivan, PSEG Long Island’s vice president of Electric Operations. “The safety of customers and employees is PSEG Long Island’s No. 1 priority. We want customers to know the risks and take steps to ensure their recreational activities and celebrations are a success.”

To mitigate these risks, PSEG Long Island encourages the public to follow these safety guidelines:

• Fly your drone at or below 400 feet.

• Stay at least 200 feet away from power lines or other electrical equipment.

• Do not fly in dark, stormy or windy conditions.

• Read and follow the drone manufacturer’s instructions to ensure the safety of your drone and people around you.

• Never fly kites or balloons in the rain or during an electrical storm.

• Never cross a road or street while flying a kite or holding a balloon.

• Kites and Mylar balloons should be kept away from overhead power lines and equipment, and never purposely released into the air.

• All balloons with helium should be secured to weights that prevent them from floating away.

• To properly dispose of a Mylar balloon, safely puncture it in several places to release the helium, and discard it in the trash.

• NEVER touch a power line. Do not attempt to retrieve a balloon, kite, drone or anything caught in an overhead power line. Report it by contacting PSEG Long Island at 800-4900075 so a specially trained crew can safely address the issue.

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Health Screenings

Health screenings are a vital component of preventative health care. Specific screenings for older adults can help them stay healthy. Healthline and WebMD recommend older adults schedule these routine tests. The frequency of the screenings may depend on individuals’ health histories, so each test should be discussed with a physician during adults’ annual checkups.

· Blood pressure check

· Blood test to check cholesterol and triglyceride levels

· Colorectal cancer exam starting at age 50

· Weight screening to check for gains or losses

Prostate cancer screening for men age 70 and older

· Breast exam and mammogram for women, starting at age 40

· Pap smear and HPV tests at recommended intervals advised by a doctor

· Hearing test

· Osteoporosis test

Shingles and pneumococcal vaccines

· Eye exam

· Periodontal exam yearly

During the months between graduating high school and beginning college, or between getting a university degree and entering the workforce, graduates may want to explore the personal growth that comes from volunteerism.

Volunteering provides various benefits. Some of these rewards include networking with an entirely different group of people. Volunteering also can help a person realize greater happiness by doing selfless acts for others, while they also can help one to realize a new passion. In the future, volunteering with an organization also may help with a student’s job search. There are many arenas where young people can focus their volunteer efforts. Here are some ideas.

Volunteer Opportunities For Recent Grads

• Animal shelter: Animal shelters rely on volunteers to help with their operations. They can be a good fit for anyone with a passion for animals and animal rights activism.

• Public service sectors: AmeriCorp and Peace Corps have scores of opportunities for volunteers. AmeriCorp focuses on domestic issues, while the PeaceCorp is a branch of the U.S. government that engages volunteers in international service work. Community involvement, health care, agriculture, homelessness, and combatting hunger are top priorities for these organizations.

• English as a second language: Volunteers can spend time abroad teaching English to

students. Others may want to volunteer domestically by helping non-English-speaking individuals improve their language skills.

• Community government: A person may choose to sit on the board of a school, a neighborhood housing association, or even explore

volunteerism with a township municipal office. This will provide valuable hands-on experience and may help one lend a voice to issues that affect his or her living situation.

• Religious groups: Churches, synagogues and mosques may have volunteer opportunities

focused on community outreach or programs affiliated with local nonprofits.

• Tutoring: Graduates can volunteer to tutor students in local schools or overseas. Volunteerism can fill gap years or add to résumés for recent graduates.

• Conservation groups: Volunteers can work on conservation projects across the country. From wildlife management to trail restoration to invasive species eradication, there are a wide variety of conservationbased volunteering opportunities.