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Fall Athletic Teams Recognized By Deer Park High School
Deer Park High School’s boys and girls athletes were honored at the school’s fall sports awards ceremony, hosted by Athletic Director Dominick Fontana at the school auditorium on Nov. 13. All 10 fall varsity teams – cheerleading/game day cheer, boys cross-country, girls cross-country, football, boys golf, boys soccer, girls soccer, girls swimming and diving, girls tennis and girls volleyball – were welcomed to the stage to be recognized by their coaches, and individual athletes were presented with plaques for the Coaches Award Most Improved Player, Most Valuable Player and Sportsmanship Award.
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United Way Of Long Island’s Vetsbuild Program Receives $40,000 Grant From PSEG Foundation
The United Way of Long Island has received a $40,000 grant toward VetsBuild, a program which provides career training and employment opportunities for Long Island veterans and their families, from the PSEG Foundation. The grant will make possible a hands-on education in green construction for 20 veterans as they work to transform the United Way of Long Island
headquarters in Deer Park, New York, into a Net Zero building that produces as much energy as it uses.
VetsBuild is part of United Way of Long Island’s Workforce Development Training Academy providing free hands-on training focused on creating a foundation and pathways to secure careers in the renewable energy industry for Long Islanders. Veterans are able to transition back to a civilian routine and gain clear, long-term career path development that is complemented by online financial empowerment workshops. Graduates become proficient in the installation of clean heating and cooling technologies, high-efficiency HVAC, heat pumps, solar panels, and EV Charging.
“PSEG Long Island is proud to support the United Way of Long Island’s VetsBuild program because giving back to the
communities where we live and work is part of PSEG Long Island’s mission,” said David Lyons, interim president and COO of PSEG Long Island who is a United Way of Long Island board member. “The veterans in the program are learning to design, build, and implement renewable energy on our island. The PSEG Foundation’s funding of this program is a win for all of us.”
“Our thanks to PSEG for providing this important grant,” said Theresa A. Regnante, President and CEO of United Way of Long Island. “The VetsBuild program will provide workforce development training to connect veterans with the confidence and skills needed to obtain employment and return to everyday life.”
VetsBuild participants will also receive training at United Way’s E3 SmartBuild Training Center, a state-
of-the-art facility equipped with the latest technology and equipment. Graduates will work toward earning industry-recognized certifications in green building, such as BPI (Building Performance Institute) and OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration).
“The PSEG Foundation has a long history of supporting veterans and their families,
Park High School’s boys golf team was honored
sports awards ceremony on Nov. 13. Photo courtesy of Deer Park School District
Deer Park High School’s girls swimming and diving team was honored at the fall sports awards ceremony on Nov. 13. Photo courtesy of Deer Park School District
Discover The Orthodox Christian Church
The Orthodox Church offers you the authentic Christian Tradition maintained without innovation since Apostolic times, which fulfills life on a daily basis, not just on Sunday. We welcome all people seeking a community rooted in the oldest Christian Church with an emphasis on Holy Scripture, Holy Tradition, liturgical and prayer life, and traditional Christian values. The Divine Liturgy is celebrated every Sunday at 9:30 AM at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, 369 Green Avenue, East Meadow. Coffee hour follows the Divine Liturgy. Services are also streamed on https:// www.facebook.com/htocem. All services are conducted in English. Additional information and schedules can be found on the parish website, www.htocem.org, or by email, htocem@gmail. com.
External Diploma Program
The National External Diploma Program offers adults 21 and over, the opportunity to receive credit for their life experiences, and earn a high school equivalency diploma without the challenge of taking lengthy timed examinations. NEDP, is a competency based program for students who are unable to attend classes or who prefer to work at home. Successful candidates for NEDP include former ESL students, students who have been out of school for prolonged periods of time, or students who fare better without the structure of tests. This program is an alternative to other programs.
Anyone interested should call Western Suffolk BOCES to meet with a counselor. Call 667-6000, Ext. 327 to register.
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DECEMBER HAPPENINGS
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
FRIDAY, DEC. 13th
7:30PM
A GILBERT & SULLIVAN CHRISTMAS CAROL
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Islip will bring people together to experience a vibrant performance of “A Christmas Carol,” performed with the music of Gilbert & Sullivan. The production takes place in the church’s Fenton Hall. Presented in tandem with the Islip Arts Council. Proceeds will go to the church’s music ministry. Seating is limited. To purchase tickets, please visit. https:// stmarksislip.org or call 631-581-4950 – or come into the office. Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-1:00PM
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
HOLIDAYS
3rd - Giving Tuesday
21st - Winter begins 25th - Christmas
Hanukkah begins at sundown
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
3:00PM CONCERT OF SACRED CHRISTMAS MUSIC
Grace United Methodist Church will be hosting a Concert of Sacred Christmas Music. Featuring soprano soloist Kathryn Wilson. A free-will offering will be taken. Grace United Methodist Church, 515 S. Wellwood Ave. in Lindenhurst. For more information, please call 631-226-8690
4:00PM-10:00PM FARMINGDALE UGLY SWEATER BAR CRAWL
The Coop Nashville Kitchen Bar and Lounge, 342 Main Street in Farmingdale. Get ready to don your ugliest holiday sweaters and join us for the ultimate festive adventure on December 14th! This is more than just a bar crawl-it's an Ugly Sweater extravaganza where locals and visitors come together to celebrate the holiday season in style. Email: Info@pubcrawls.com
9:30AM-11:00AM SANTA AND FRIENDS BREAKFAST
United Skates of America 1276 Hicksville Rd. in Seaford. This is a non-skating event that includes a breakfast buffet and a special meeting with Santa, Mrs. Claus, Rudolph, Frosty and a Gingerbread Man! Wear your cutest holiday pajamas and have some good old fashioned fun! For more information, please call 516-795-5474
10:30AM-3:00PM BABYLON CHRISTMAS MARKET
Village Gazebo & Bayman Park
The Babylon Beautification Society is pleased to host this outdoor Christmas Market, featuring over 90 vendors selling fine and unique gifts. Plus, enjoy food and beverages for sale in the Gazebo area. The rain date for the event is December 15. Visit babylonbeautification.org for more information
THROUGH DEC. 31st
8:00AM-6:00PM
CHRISTMAS AT HICKS
Pictures with Santa, every day through December 23. Make sure to bring your own camera for pictures. A walkthrough Christmas story features Santa, his elves and friends as they prepare for the big day! A festive animated story for the young and young at heart! Please bring your donation of a non-perishable food item(s) for Long Island Cares and drop off at the end of your walkthrough. 100 Jericho Turnpike in Westbury. For more information, please call 516-334-0066
THROUGH JAN. 02, 2025
10:00AM-3:00PM
CHRISTMAS HOUSE LONG ISLAND
If you are looking for an exciting and fun, indoor family holiday attraction, Christmas House Long Island is now open daily at the Broadway Commons, 358 N. Broadway in Hicksville. This unique 45+ minute walk-through features interactive and imaginative experiences that will delight people of all ages! For more information, please call 516-878-0273
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8. Jackson and Diddley are two
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German surname 14. Having more than one husband at a time
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25. “The Godfather” character Johnny
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67. Tax collector
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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
Drive That Has Become A Deer Park Tradition
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 Park Ave, Deer Park
The Works Barbershop- 1941 Deer Park Ave, Deer Park
For more information please call Mangano Family Funeral Home at 631-586-3600.
About Mangano Family Funeral Homes
With over 100 years in operation as a family-owned business, Mangano Family Funeral Homes provide families and their loved ones with caring and compassionate service in their time of need. To learn more please visit www.manganofh.com
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and this program emphasizes all three of our key pillars –environmental sustainability, social justice and equity and economic empowerment,” said Maria Spina, manager, PSEG Foundation and Corporate Social Responsibility. “VetsBuild is the type of program that will help veterans thrive in the new economy, enabling them to better support their families and communities while also caring for our planet.”
PSEG Foundation
A signature program of the United Way of Long Island, VetsBuild provides career training, employment, and wrap-around services to veterans who have served post2001 and seek a career path. The program combines formal education with on-the-job training and engages local businesses and unions to hire graduates. To learn more about United Way of Long Island’s VetsBuild program, visit: www.unitedwayli.org/vetsbuild.
Make Holiday Crafting A Family Affair
Families gather frequently during the holiday season as everyone enjoys the feasts and festivities that are synonymous with this time of year. Families often bake and decorate together, as these activities are inclusive of people of all ages.
This time of year also is one for dabbling in creative pursuits. Now is a prime opportunity to bond with children over a table full of paint, glue, beads, and other crafty supplies. The crafts made during the holidays often become cherished mementos that will be regarded fondly for years to come. Here are some ideas to inspire holiday creativity.
Snowman family
Handprint crafts are popular among children. Adults and children can dip their hands into washable white paint and make a handprint stamp on a small canvas, wooden palette or even a terracotta flowerpot. Decorate the white fingerprints with black dots to look like the faces of the snowmen and paint on top hats and scarves. In the years to come, artists can marvel at
how small their hand prints once were.
Wine cork reindeer
Repurpose wine corks by crafting adorable little reindeer. Two corks make up the head and the body, and four vertically will comprise the feet. Stick on googly eyes, and add a small red or black bead for the nose. Pipe cleaners can be bent to form the reindeer’s antlers.
Family garlands
This craft also makes use of handprints. Ask all family members to trace their handprints on different colors of construction paper or card stock. Cut out all of the paper hands, punch holes in the tops and then string a ribbon through. Decorate the Christmas tree or a mantle with this garland.
Miniature Christmas trees
Paint the tips of gathered pine cones with green paint and allow to dry. Add white glitter or paint as “snow.”
Glue the pine cones to wine corks that will serve as the tree trunks, and attach a small wooden star to the top of the trees for the finishing
touch.
Decoupage ornaments
Purchase wooden or plastic ball ornaments.
Cover with small scraps of cut fabric or paper dipped in craft glue or Mod Podge®, and attach to the ornament in an overlapping fashion. Remember to add a string from which the ornament can be hung on the tree. Allow to dry completely before use.
Paper chain
Advent calendar
Cut strips of paper to make a link for every day of Advent.
Advent begins on Sunday, December 1, 2024, and lasts
until Christmas. The top link can be any design artists prefer, but those who need a little inspiration can consider a religious symbol, the face of a reindeer, a snowman, or a Christmas tree. Hang the chain and then children can take turns ripping off a link from the bottom each day as they count down to the holiday.
Popsicle stick snowflakes
Paint four popsicle sticks per snowflake in desired colors. Decorate with glue, pompoms, beads, or other trinkets. Add small looped strings to hang the ornaments.
Legislator Donnelly Honors Brian Thomas Of Deer Park As Firefighter Of The Year
Bird Walk At Jones Beach West End
Join the South Shore Audubon Society for a bird walk in the west end of Jones Beach State Park on Sunday, December 15. The group will meet at the Jones Beach Coast Guard Station Parking Area. The entrance for the Coast Guard Station and West End Boat Basin is on Bay Drive going west. Bring binoculars. Walk leaders and other birders and nature enthusiasts will be happy to share their knowledge and experience with you. The bird walk is free of charge.
To register, text your name and contact information to 516 467-9498. Rain, snow or temperature below 25 degrees F will cancel the bird walk. Text regarding questionable conditions.
Suffolk Legislator Tom Donnelly, himself a 33-year Decorated Member of the Deer Park Fire Department (DPFD) and a retired FDNY Lieutenant, recently honored Brian Thomas of Deer Park as his 2024 Volunteer Firefighter of the Year. Joined by Mr. Thomas’ family, DPFD Chief Macaluso and members of the department, Legislator Donnelly presented him with a proclamation at the DPFD headquarters.
“Firefighter Brian Thomas exemplifies dedication and service to our community and is truly deserving of recognition” said Legislator Donnelly.
“Through his many roles in the Deer Park Fire Department, especially as Department Photographer, he has not only documented the department’s invaluable work but also strengthened its connection with the community. His contributions have ensured that the legacy of fire and emergency service in Deer Park is preserved for generations to come.”
Mr. Thomas has been a dedicated member of the DPFD since joining in 1978. Over the years he has taken on various roles, including President of Company 2 in 1994 and more recently, Department Photographer. His work has significantly enhanced the department’s social media presence, serving as a vital communication tool for events like the holiday parade and open house, as well as during emergencies such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Through his dedication, Mr. Thomas has also created a comprehensive visual archive, preserving decades of the department’s history which is an important service to the Deer Park community.
VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR - Suffolk Legislator Tom Donnelly, pictured right, presents a County Proclamation to Deer Park Volunteer Firefighter and Department Photographer Brian Thomas as his Volunteer Firefighter of the Year at the Deer Park Fire Department headquarters.
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