December 4, 2024 Deer Park by Long Island Media Group

Giving Back And Spreading Joy To Hospitalized Children

The holiday will be brighter for children at Cohen Children’s Medical Center thanks to the third annual collaboration between Mangano Family Funeral Homes and the Deer Park Fire Department.

Mangano Family Funeral Homes owner Sal Mangano says “This effort began 3 years ago and was spearheaded by Joseph Baggio, a local young man who is a cancer survivor. He is former patient at Cohen who was looking to ‘Pay it forward’. We are proud to partner with him.”

Cohen Children’s Medical Center provides the very best care to meet the special needs of sick children ranging in age from premature babies to adolescents. The 206-bed hospital opened in 1983 as the NY Metro area’s only hospital exclusively for children. Today, they are the largest provider of pediatric healthcare services in NY State.

This year as an added incentive to donate, Family Florist of Deer Park is giving $10 gift cards to anyone who donates a toy at Mangano Family Funeral Home drop off location to support this year’s drive.

Mangano credits the generosity of Deer Park residents and surrounding communities for making this toy drive so successful year after year.

Donations of new, unwrapped toys can be dropped at the following locations through December 14, 2024: Deer Park Fire Department- 94 Lake Ave, Deer Park

Mangano Family Funeral Home- 1701 Deer

On Saturday, November 23rd, the Knights on Bikes (KOB) of Our Lady of Rosary Council in Deer Park held their annual ride in support of our veterans. Their ﬁrst stop was ALDI’s in N. Babylon, where $2,000 in food and staples were collected. Everything was then delivered by the KOB to the United Veterans Beacon House in Bayshore.

Grand Knight Brian Breckles, Lady Knight on Bike Donna Regan, and President Mike McGill of Knights on Bikes donating $2000 worth of food and goods.

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DECEMBER HAPPENINGS

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MONDAY-FRIDAY. THROUGH DEC 16th

9:00AM-4:30PM TOY DRIVE

Town of Babylon Councilman Terence McSweeney would like to encourage your participation in his Toy Drive. Please Drop off a new & unwrapped toy, book or game at Babylon Town Hall Lobby, 200 East Sunrise Hwy. in Lindenhurst. This annul event is in collaboration with the U.S. Marine Corps., who distribute the items to children in need. For more information, please call 631-957-3081

SATURDAY, DEC. 7th

9:30AM-11:00AM

EVERY SATURDAY TILL FEB. 1, 2025

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP

If you have lost a loved one a Bereavement Support Group is now forming at Our Lady Of Grace Church in West Babylon. For more information, please call John Laszewski 631-874-0210

10:00AM-3:00PM

ST. MARK'S CHRISTMAS FAIR

754 Montauk Highway (across from the Oconee Diner) in Islip. The fair is held in the ofﬁce building’s Gathering Place. Santa, Decorated Christmas Trees, Wreaths, Ornaments, Toys, Craft Items, Jewelry, Cookie Walk, Rafﬂes, Sweepstakes, Bake Table. Santa will be at the Fair from 11:00 to 12:30. For more information, please call 631-581-4950, https:// stmarksislip.org

HOLIDAYS

3rd - Giving Tuesday

21st - Winter begins 25th - Christmas

Hanukkah begins at sundown

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SATURDAY, DEC. 7th

from 11:00AM-7:00PM and SUNDAY, DEC. 8th

9:00AM-2:00PM

CHRISTMAS/CRAFT FESTIVAL

Annual Christmas/Craft Festival at St. Gerard Majella Church, 300 Terryville Road in Port Jefferson Station. Shop for unique crafts, vendor items, jewelry and Rafﬂes. Kids can enjoy photos with Santa and special shopping area. Light meals and snacks served. For more information, please call 631-473-2900

SUNDAY, DEC. 8th

12NOON-5:00PM

HOLIDAY HOUSE TOUR

The Historical Society of Islip Hamlet's Holiday House Tour is Back! Several homes will be decorated for the holidays, tour guides in Victorian dress, a Holiday Auction/50-50 Rafﬂe, live entertainment, refreshments. Tickets available on Eventbrite; will be sold at Caroline's Flower Shoppe, Kleiber's Country Store. Please donate a new, unwrapped toy for the John Theissen Children's Foundation. For more information: www.isliphamlethistory. org, or call 631-559-2915

1:30 PM

LESSONS & CAROLS

Our Lady of Grace presents Lessons & Carols, a monthly concert series Clergy, lectors, and instrumentalists collaborate with the Adult Choir for this special liturgical event. A great way to remember the reason for the season. Free Will Offering, all welcome, just walk in. Light hospitality to follow.

The church is located on 666 Albin Ave. in West Babylon. For more information, please call 631-587-5185

4:00PM

HOLIDAY SONGS

The Babylon Chorale presents: Peace featuring Taylor Scott Davis’ “Magniﬁcat” A performance of holiday songs performed with orchestra. St. Peter’s By The Sea Episcopal Church, 500 South Country Rd. (Montauk Hwy), Bay Shore. To purchase tickets online or for further information, visit www. babylonchorale.org or email info@ babylonchorale.org

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 11th 2:30AM-5:00PM THE HELPING HANDS

35TH ANNUAL TOY DRIVE

The Toy Drive will be held at 944 West Bay drive or the BBEA clubhouse - block of Villa Monaco in West Islip. For more information, please contact contact Jennifergalllozzi@gmail.com or to make a donation visit https://www. paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_ id=Q84FKWW5F42DW

SATURDAY, DEC. 14TH

10:00AM-3:00PM

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR

Islip United Methodist Church will be hosting their Annual Christmas Craft Fair at 350 Main Street in Islip. Lots of Homemade items, Jewelry, Antiques, Rafﬂes, Baked Goods, lunch and so much more. For more information, please call 631-581-7663.

A Dozen Dedicated Deer Park High School Students

Earn College Board National Recognition

A dozen dedicated Deer Park High School students were recently awarded with National Recognition by the College Board based on their outstanding academic achievements.

Kristle Adugyamfi, Sanaya Archer, Brandon Bailey, Lauren Marable, Bertrand Mondelus, Onwuka Offiah and LaSheena Pottinger earned the National African American Recognition Award; Jadin Karbownik, Valerie Ponte, Chasity Rolon and Xavier Sanchez earned the National Hispanic Recognition Award; and Kristina Kerr and Chasity Rolon both

earned the National FirstGeneration Recognition Award, a new award category for students whose parents do not have bachelor’s degrees.

Students earning these

recognitions had to have taken the Fall 2023 PSAT/ NMSQT or Spring PSAT 10 and score in the top 10% of test takers from their award program in their state, or earn a 3+ on two or more AP exams as a freshman or sophomore, and earn a cumulative GPA of B+ or higher; and identify as first-generation, Black or African American, or Hispanic or Latino.

Deer Park High School students Kristle Adugyamﬁ, Sanaya Archer, Brandon Bailey, Lauren Marable, Bertrand Mondelus, Onwuka Ofﬁah and LaSheena Pottinger earned the National African American Recognition Award; Jadin Karbownik, Valerie Ponte, Chasity Rolon and Xavier Sanchez earned the National Hispanic Recognition Award; and Kristina Kerr and Chasity Rolon both earned the new National First-Generation Recognition Award. Photo courtesy of Deer Park School District

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The Coming Promise Of Help For Those Facing Alzheimer’s

THE COMING PROMISE OF HELP FOR THOSE FACING ALZHEIMER’S

With the Long Island region facing the epidemic of Alzheimer’s, help is on the way for families and those afflicted with the disease as construction continues on the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s (AFA) new Education & Training Center in Amityville, with the help of a $49,000 grant from the Town of Babylon. Announcing the grant within the Center’s ongoing construction space are (left-to-right) Babylon Town Clerk Gerry Compitello, Bert Brodsky, AFA Founder and Board Chair, Babylon Town Supervisor Richard Schaffer, Babylon Town Councilman Terence McSweeney, and AFA President and CEO Charles Fuschillo. When completed in the opening days of 2025, the facility will provide essential services for the estimated 60,000 Long Island families currently facing Alzheimer’s as well as offer valuable training for the region’s professionals who assist them.

Kayla Beaumont Earns Gold Medal In Taekwondo

KAYLA BEAUMONT EARNS GOLD - Deer Park High School junior Kayla Beaumont earned a gold medal at the 2024 Taekwondo Dracula Open, held Oct. 2728 in Bucharest, Romania. A second-degree black belt currently ranked No. 2 in the country in sparring, and a taekwondo practitioner since age 3, Beaumont will next head to Portland, Oregon, in January to compete for a spot on the 2025 USA National Team. Last spring, Beaumont won a county title in track and was a member of the league champion girls track team.

Deer Park Seniors Commit To College Athletics On National Signing Day

Two exceptional Deer Park High School athletes – Kyle Coppola and Jessica Martin – committed to continuing their sports careers in college next fall in a National Signing Day ceremony on Nov. 13. The event, hosted by Athletic Director Dominick Fontana in the school’s library, was attended by their proud families.

Coppola, an All-County catcher, will play baseball for the University of Bridgeport, where he plans to major in sports marketing.

Martin, the recipient of All-State, All-County, AllLeague and MVP honors, will play soccer at Hofstra University, where she plans to major in special education.

“All of the effort, time, sacrifice and commitment obviously paid off,” Fontana told the athletes. “You put

DEER PARK SENIORS COMMIT TO COLLEGE ATHLETICS - Two exceptional Deer Park High School athletes – Kyle Coppola and Jessica Martin – committed to continuing their sports careers in college next fall in a National Signing Day ceremony on Nov. 13. Photo courtesy of Deer Park School District

in the time, you put in the effort, you put in the work. It goes way beyond just raw ability – it’s attitude,

it’s character, it’s you as a whole student-athlete. So, congratulations to both of you.”

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Holiday Tree Lightings

Bayard Cutting Arboretum

The New York State Ofﬁce of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce that on Friday, December 6, 2024 the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony at Bayard Cutting Arboretum in Great River will take place from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.

Join the carolers in a sing-along of traditional holiday songs while awaiting the arrival of Santa Claus. At 6:00 pm sharp, Santa will light the tree for the 2024 holiday season. Afterwards, hot beverages will be served, and you can visit with Santa. All activities take place outdoors, so please dress accordingly. The Manor House will not be open. In the spirit of the season, they will be collecting canned goods and new unwrapped toys for those in need in our community. All donations are appreciated.

Admission is free. There is limited parking, so please arrive early. The entrance gates will close when the parking ﬁeld has reached full capacity.

Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park

The New York State Ofﬁce of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce that the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting at Belmont Lake State Park will be held on Friday, December 6, 2024 from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm

The Arboretum gates will open at 5:30 pm. At 6:00 pm sharp, the magniﬁcent thirty-ﬁve-foot Japanese Umbrella Pine on the south side of the Camelia Greenhouse will be lit by Santa. Afterwards, you can visit with Santa in the Planting Fields Hay Barn until 7:30 pm.

Admission to the tree-lighting is free. The grounds will be open to the public until 8:00 pm.

Belmont Lake State Park

The New York State Ofﬁce of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce that the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting at Belmont Lake State Park will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 4:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Prior to the lighting of the tree by Santa Claus, traditional holiday music will be sung by the choruses of North Babylon School District on the front lawn of the Long Island State Park Headquarters at Belmont Lake State Park. After Santa and his helpers light the tree, there will be a spectacular ﬁrework display over Belmont Lake. Activities begin at 4:00pm and include an ice sculpting demonstration, numerous holiday displays, a magic show, and a juggler. There will be food and merchandise available for purchase. All activities are outside, so please dress accordingly. Admission is free.

This event is sponsored by New York State Parks- Long Island Region, the Natural Heritage Trust, Cox Media Group (WBAB 102.3FM and WBLI 106.1 FM Radio Stations), Renewal by Anderson, New York Cancer and Blood Specialists, and New York Life.

Orient Beach State Park

TThe New York State Ofﬁce of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce that the Holiday Tree Lighting at Orient Beach State Park in Orient will take place on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 5:00pm.

They invite everyone to join them to help Santa light the tree in celebration of the holiday season. In the spirit of the season, they will be collecting coats and canned food items for families in need in our community. Any donations are welcomed and appreciated. Admission is free and all activities will take place outside, so please dress accordingly.

Our Lady of the Rosary #4428 Deer Park Memorial Mas

Deer Park Constantino, Brumidi Lodge Unveil Veterans Monument

The Babylon town board was recently invited to the Constantino Brumidi Lodge in Deer Park to celebrate the unveiling of a brand new United States Veteran’s Monument. It was a beautiful ceremony with many community groups on hand, including

the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, the Deer Park Fire Department, the Suffolk County Police Department, many service men and women, and many, many more.

Councilmen Terence McSweeney and DuWayne Gregory (U.S. Army

Veteran) were blown away by the beauty of this great memorial.

McSweeney and Gregory gave thanks to the Constantino Brumidi Lodge for honoring those who served and continue to serve this great nation.

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Our Lady of the Rosary #4428 Deer Park, held a Memorial Mass for their deceased members on November 17th at St Cyril & St Methodius Church.

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