October 9, 2024 Deer Park by Long Island Media Group

Mercy Soup Kitchen Seeking Volunteers

It is an exciting time at the Mercy Soup Kitchen of Wyandanch as it is preparing to launch its new and expanded post Covid operation.

Located in the basement of Trinity Lutheran Church at 17 South 20th Street, the Kitchen served its first meal to hungry people in 1980 and currently serves an average of 108 people per day.

During the pandemic, however, Kitchen procedures had to be modified in order to provide hot, nourishing meals safely and continuously to those in need. Indoor sit-down dining was discontinued and only take-out dining was available.

But today the Kitchen is posing for a postCovid reopening – a reorganizational rebirth of sorts – where Kitchen procedures can finally return to again offering guests dignified, indoor sit-down dining.

The Kitchen relies heavily on its generous volunteer support and, as such, numerous on-site and offsite volunteer opportunities are now available.

While there are openings for on-site positions, such as helping to prepare and serve meals and to perform various maintenance functions, there are also openings for diverse off-site positions in areas such as finance, grant development and preparation, legal compliance assurance, marketing duties, social media facilitation and fund raising/donation coordination.

Only with the efforts of its volunteers can the Kitchen succeed in its mission to provide food security to those in need. Please consider sharing some of your time and talents with the Kitchen to make this happen. We invite you to join our team.

For further information, contact Vito Colletti at 631358-9917 or vcolletti@ optonline.net

ANIMAL HOSPITAL

OCTOBER HAPPENINGS

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 9th

7:00PM

LEGENDS OF COUNTRY MUSIC

Gene Dinapoli presents Legends of Country Music at the Bayway Arts Center located at 265 E. Main Street in East Islip. Get ready for a night of pure country magic with the Legends of Country Music! Get your tickets at www.baywayartscenter.com or call 631 581 2700

7:30PM

AMITYVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY ANNUAL MEETING

The Amityville Historical Society, is having its Annual Meeting and election of ofﬁcers. It will be held in the Lauder Museum. Mary Cascone Babylon Town Historian will do a presentation on "Beneﬁts of a home or business that agrees to be a part of the Village's historic preservation". For more informaion, please call 631-598-1486

THURSDAY, OCT. 10th

7:00PM

LINDENHURST HOMEMAKERS GROUP

Join Lindenhurst Evening Homemakers Group at the Amityville Senior Center 48 Cedar Rd. in Amityville. Open to all members & newcomers 18 years old & up. Meetings start at 7pm & new members should arrive 15 min. early. For more information, please call Lisa LeBrie at 516-413-7467

FRIDAY, OCT. 18th

10:00am-1:00pm

GRAND REOPENING SALE

Simpson UMC is having a Bag Sale!

HOLIDAYS

2nd - Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown 11th - Yom Kippur begins at sundown 14th - Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day

31st - Halloween

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

30 Locust Avenue in Amityville. Thrift Shop Treasures. Stuff a bag full of clothes for $5. New items are not included in the bag sale. For more information, please call Mary at 516-991-8098

SATURDAY, OCT. 19th

9:00AM-4:00PM

AMITYVILLE COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE

Amityville to hold its ﬁrst Community Garage Sale. A Village-wide garage sale will be held in the Village of Amityville. (raindate Sunday, Oct. 20th). A huge assortment of items will be available at various homes. Check Amityville.com to see registered locations.

10:00AM-2:00PM GOOD, OLD-FASHIONED YARD SALE

United Methodist Church, 350 Main Street in Islip, will be hosting a Good, Old-Fashioned Yard Sale. The church Thrift Shop will also be open from 10:00am– 2:00pm. For more information, please call 631-581-7663

10:00AM-4:00PM

HARVEST FESTIVAL & YARD SALE

Join us for a festive day featuring local craft vendors, a congregational yard sale, a pumpkin patch with painting, mums for sale, rafﬂes, delicious food including hot dogs and bratwurst, hot apple cider, a bake table, free pony rides, a bouncy house, live music, and much more. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 2025 Washington Avenue in Seaford. For more information, please call 516-781-6374. Email: ofﬁce@ ourredeemerlutheran.church

10:00AM-4:00PM FALL HARVEST FAIR

Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church 1294 Bellmore Avenue in North Bellmore. Vendors, rafﬂes, rafﬂe Baskets, food & children's activities For more information contact Terry at 516 785- 5029 email gelcnb@aol. com. VENDORS WANTED!

7:00PM

NLFD COMPANY #5

ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARTY

The North Lindenhurst FD Company #5, 1630 Straight Path, N. Lindenhurst, will be hosting their Annual Halloween Party. Please join them! DJ, Dinner, Beer, Wine and Soda. Prize for best costume, 50/50, door prizes. Doors open at 6:30pm. $50.00 p.p. For more information, and tickets, please call 631-226-5809 or 631-879-1211

SUNDAY, OCT. 20th

1:00PM-4:00PM

ANNUAL COLUMBUS DANCE

LISIA’S Annual Columbus Dance, at the Piermont in Babylon. Dinner and dancing. Sit down menu (antipasto, pasta, salad and choice of entrees, dessert coffee, house wines). $95.00 p.p. For more information, please call Diane Langella 516-398-3484

2:00PM

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS

Farmingdale United Methodist Church, 407 Main St. (Grant Ave), in Farmingdale will be having a Blessing of the Animals. Bring your creatures great & small on a leach or in a carrier (or stuffed) for the event. For more information, please call 516-694-3424

• Penne

• Baked Ziti

• Stuffed Shells (16 pc)

Manicotti

• Eggplant Parmigiana

• Chicken Marsala

• Chicken Parmigiana

• Chicken Francese

• Eggplant Parmigiana

• Chicken Parmigiana

• Sausage & Peppers

Tomatoes & Broccoli • Eggplant Rollatine

• Chicken with Sundried Tomatoes & Broccoli

• Eggplant Rollatine

• Garden Salad • Caesar Salad

• Garden Salad

• Caesar Salad

Large Trays

Large Trays (Choose One per 10 People)

• Baked Ziti

• Cavatelli Calabrese

• Chicken Marsala

• Chicken Cacciatore

• Chicken with Broccoli & Sundried Tomatoes

• Chicken Francese

• Chicken Grigio

• Chicken Marsala

• Chicken Piccata

• Eggplant Parmigiana

• Eggplant Rollatini

• Farfalle Primavera

• Gnocchi Bolognese

• Grilled Pork Tenderloin

• Manicotti

• Meatballs in Sauce

• Mussels Marinara

• Mussels Garlic & Oil

• Orecchiette Broccoli Rabe

• Baked Ziti • Cavatelli Calabrese • Chicken Marsala • Chicken Cacciatore

• Chicken with Broccoli & Sundried Tomatoes

•

Trays (Choose One per

• Meatballs

• USDA Prime Hanger Steak w/ Peppers, Onions & Mushrooms

Additional Charge

Gourmet Catering Special #1

Package Includes: Dinner rolls, garden salad, plates, forks, spoons, knives, napkins and serving utensils.

• Chicken Parmigiana

• Penne alla Vodka

• Chicken Parmigiana • Penne alla Vodka

• Pork Filet Salpino

• Rigatoni Bolognese

• Sausage & Broccoli Rabe

• Sausage & Peppers

• Sausage & Potatoes

• Stuffed Chicken

• Stuffed Rigatoni

• Stuffed Shells

• Tortellini Alfredo

Appetito! Package Includes: Dinner rolls, garden salad, plates, forks, spoons, knives, napkins and

Per Person (Min. 30 people)

Garage Door Sale!

Student Musicians Exemplify Spirit Of Excellence

Seven talented Deer Park High School student musicians –William Fox, Dylan Girard, Nathalie Martillo, Gloria Min, Arielle Salgado, Sophia Sheeler and Lorelai Silverstein – were recently selected to participate in the New York State Council of Administrators of Music Education’s High School All-County Festival in November. This prestigious NYSCAME event brings together outstanding student

musicians from across the county to perform together, showcasing their dedication and skill.

“We commend all seven students for their achievements and hard work, and we look forward to their performances with NYSCAME,”

Fine and Performing Arts Director Bradley Murphy said. “Their commitment to music exemplifies the spirit of excellence we strive to cultivate in our Deer

Park community.”

Among these exceptional students, Silverstein was also selected to participate in an All-State ensemble this December at the New York State School Music Association’s Winter Conference in Rochester.

“This is a remarkable achievement, highlighting Lorelai’s hard work and musical talent,” Murphy said.

“Congratulations to all of our talented musicians!”

Seven talented Deer Park High School student-musicians – William Fox, Dylan Girard, Nathalie Martillo, Gloria Min, Arielle Salgado, Sophia Sheeler and Lorelai Silverstein – were recently selected for NYSCAME All-County, and Silverstein was additionally chosen for NYSSMA All-State. Photo courtesy of Deer Park School District

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

• Deer Park Library, 44 Lake Avenue, Deer Park: Friday, November 1, 9 – 11 am

• North Amityville Nutrition Center, 48-C Cedar Road, Amityville: Wednesdays, October 16, November 13 & December 18, 10 am – 1 pm

• Rainbow Center, 293 Buffalo Avenue, Lindenhurst: Wednesdays, November 6 & December 4, 8:30 – 11:00 am

• Tanner Park Senior

Nutrition, 2 Tanner Park, Copiague: Wednesdays, October 9, November 13 & December 11, 8:30 am – 1 pm

• Spangle Drive Center, 4385 Spangle Drive, North Babylon: Tuesdays, October 29, November 26 & December 17, 12 – 3:30 pm

• West Babylon Library, 211 Route 109, West Babylon: Thursday, November 21, 10 am – 12 pm

• Wyandanch Senior Nutrition, 28 Wyandanch Avenue, Wyandanch: Wednesdays, November 6 & December 4, 8:30 am –1 pm

In Huntington, they will be visiting the following:

• Huntington Senior Nutrition Center, 423 Park Avenue, Huntington: Wednesdays, October 16, November 20 & December 18, 8:30 am – 1:30 pm

• Paumanack Village 5 & 6, 100 Adriatic Drive, Melville: Thursdays, October 31, November 21 & December 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 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.”

Seven New Members Initiated

The Constantino Brumidi Lodge #2211 of Deer Park, Sons and Daughters of Italy in America, initiated seven new members at their September 17 meeting General Membership Meeting. Pictured seated are:

Membership Committee Members Carol Nani, Lucille Romanello, Lodge President Sabrina Savino, District Deputy Mary Ann DeCostanzo and State Trustee Anthony J. Rotoli. Pictured standing are: Karla Lomangino, Cathy D’Agrosa, Steve Galenskas,

Nicholas Ciccarelli, Catty Russotto, Phil Terranova and Catherine Lenoci. The Lodge encourages those of Italian American descent to consider membership; contact Lucille at (631) 667-3108 for details.