March 20, 2024 East Islip

March Happenings

SATURDAY, MARCH 23

9:30AM

BEREAVEMENT GROUP

A new bereavement group is now forming at Our Lady of Grace Church in West Babylon beginning on March 23 and will end on May 18 on Saturdays. For more information call John Laszewski at 631-874-0210 or Fran Kish at 631-587-1578.

11:00AM

KIDS YOGA ON THE FARM

Held at Organics Today Farm in East Islip for children 4-10 years old. Bring a towel, water, sunblock, and bug spray. Donation, $15. There will be 45 minutes of breathwork, warm-up, asana, yoga games, and meditation. For more information text Dr. Melissa at 631-268-4148.

1:00PM-3:00PM

BUNNY BUBBLES BASH

The Bubble Show starts promptly at 1PM followed by bubble activities and Spring themed Easter airbrush tattoos and a visit from the famous Easter bunny at Green Acres Mall in Westbury. For more information call 516-561-1157.

1:00PM-3:30PM

MOSAIC WORKSHOP

Held at the Islip Arts Council with Long Island Mosaic Artist Gabriella Grama, where you can enjoy a 2.5hour workshop to learn the art of mosaics. You will create your very own whimsical Cat key holder made in the traditional style of mosaics, using glass mosaic tiles. All materials will be provided. For more information visit www.isliparts.org.

7:30PM

BABYLON CHORALE CONCERT

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 x211 or send events to natalieraccuglia@longislandmediagroup.com.

The Babylon Chorale presents: Handel`s `Messiah` Parts II & III With professional soloists and orchestra. Held at St. Peter’s By-TheSea Episcopal Church in Bay Shore. To purchase tickets online visit their website at www.babylonchorale.org. For more information please email info@babylonchorale.org.

SUNDAY, MARCH 24

7:00PM

COMEDY NIGHT FUNDRAISER

Sgt. John Sardiello American Legion Post 1635 Family is hosting a Comedy Night Fundraiser at 90 Division Avenue, Levittown. Doors open at 5:30PM. $20 per ticket, 2 item minimum purchase per person. Tickets can be purchased from: The Post 1634, SAL Squadron 1635 and ALA Unit 1634. For more info, email gijoe608@hotmail.com.

MONDAY, MARCH 25

6:00PM

PSYCHIC DINNER NIGHT

Enjoy a three course meal with a one on one Psychic Reading for 15 minutes at the Brunello Italian Kitchen, 1945 Deer Park Avenue in Deer Park. Call 516-639-6903 to reserve your spot. Starting reservations from 6 pm. For more information call 516-639-6903.

7:30PM

BABYLON CHORALE AUDITIONS

The Babylon Chorale will hold auditions on March 25th and April 1st at Sisters of St. Joseph Brentwood Campus. For more information, please email them at info@babylonchorale.org.

TUESDAY, MARCH 26

7:00PM

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEETING

The Chamber of Commerce of Greater Bay Shore will hold a meeting at the

Bay Shore/Brightwaters Library, One South Country Road in Brightwaters. All are welcome to attend. For more information call 631-665-7003.

THURSDAY, MARCH 28

7:00PM

WHO IS JESUS? HIS LIFE IN MUSIC

Featuring a Chamber Orchestra and Choir Singers from Local Churches. Held at Simpson UMC at 30 Locust Avenue in Amityville. Admission is free. For more information, please call them at 631-943-5812.

SATURDAY, MARCH 30

1:00PM-3:00PM

CHILDREN'S EASTER FAIR

For children ages 2 to 10 years old. There will be crafts and snacks as well. Please bring a basket for the Easter Egg Hunt. This is a free event, located at Community Presbyterian Church in Deer Park. For more information, please call 631-242-0221.

3:00PM

EASTER EGG HUNT

The Chestnut Bay Equestrian is hosting an easter egg hunt at 1500 Peconic Avenue in West Babylon. The hunt begins at 3:30PM. All are welcome. To register visit the Chestnut Bay Equestrian office. For more information call 934-345-0532.

3:00PM

CONCERT OF SACRED LENTEN MUSIC

Take a journey through Lent with Kathryn Wilson, soprano soloist. A free-will offering will be taken. Held at the Grace United Methodist Church, 515 S. Wellwood Avenue in Lindenhurst. For more information call 631-226-8690.

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Environmental Scholarships Offered

The South Shore Audubon Society is offering two $1,000 scholarships for College juniors, seniors, or graduate students earning a degree in the areas of biological or environmental science. This includes wildlife management, forestry, animal behavior, ecology, marine biology, oceanography, mammalogy, ornithology or the field of sustainable and renewable energy. Previous winners have used their scholarships to help purchase

books, to pay for travel expenses to field sites, for specialized equipment or other educational needs.

To be eligible for the Scholarships, applicants must be residents of one of the areas listed at www. ssaudubon.org/areas-weserve.asp and/or attend a college in Nassau or Suffolk County. One scholarship is funded by Evelyn Bishop and her family, and one is funded by Jay Koolpix Applications are available at the South Shore Audubon website, www.ssaudubon.org or

by contacting Professor Betsy Gulotta at 516-5468841, Betsy.Gulotta@ ncc.edu. Applications are due by April 30, 2024, and should be emailed to either Betsy Gulotta, or Betty Borowsky, bborow@optonline.net, or sent by regular mail to Betsy Gulotta, 2 Anding Ave, Merrick, NY 11566.

For more information and for assistance with application forms, do not hesitate to contact Betsy Gulotta or Betty Borowsky at the email addresses above.

Plan Ahead For An ‘Eggceptional’ Easter Egg Hunt

Easter is steeped in both religious and secular traditions. Each year on Easter Sunday, many families feast on ham or lamb. Hot cross buns may

be served as morning treats. Faithful Christians may dress up in their Sunday best to attend religious services.

Easter egg hunts are

another time-honored component of this festive occasion. According to History.com, the Easter bunny and his eggs may initially have been derived from stories about an egglaying hare introduced to Americans by German settlers during the 1700s. Children would make nests and the hare would leave behind colored eggs. Children often relish the idea of scouring their homes and yards in search of brightly-hued plastic or hard-boiled eggs. A little planning on the part of Easter egg hunt organizers can make this festive tradition even more fun.

• Set the date: If Easter egg hunts are more than just family affairs and involve neighborhood searches or hunts with a close-knit group of friends, it may be smart to schedule in the days before Easter. This helps ensure that a good crowd will be available. Hunts on Easter itself may not get as many participants because celebrants could be at church or celebrating privately.

• Gather supplies early. Easter decorations and plastic eggs sell out rather quickly, so it’s wise to stock up on items as soon as they reach store shelves. If you’ll be using real eggs, consider

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Plan Ahead For An ‘Eggceptional’ Easter Egg Hunt

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boiling and coloring the eggs a week before the egg hunt so you won’t feel a time crunch. Simply store the dyed eggs in the refrigerator until ready for use. Color around six to 12 eggs per participant.

• Designate a search area. Aim for a relatively private spot for the egg hunt. A park may seem like a good

idea, but people who were not included in the egg count could wander in. If you use a public space, rope off an area where the eggs will be hidden. In addition, have a backup plan if the weather does not cooperate. School gymnasiums, libraries or church recreational centers are some potential indoor options.

• Have pails at the ready.

Some children will forget to bring a basket. Therefore, have extra, inexpensive pails or buckets on hand. Sturdy gift bags also work in a pinch.

• Keep ages in mind when hiding eggs. Avoid choosing hiding spots that can be dangerous or prove too difficult for kids to find the eggs. Before hiding eggs, count how many you have, which will

help to ensure all eggs are collected later on. Next, identify hiding spots that will work for various ages. For example, toddlers will need conspicuous spots, and older children more challenging nooks and crannies. A map of where every egg is hidden can help as well. Real eggs may not matter outdoors since wildlife could simply dine on any undiscovered eggs.

However, plastic eggs are not good for the environment and every attempt should be made to collect them all.

• Send children out in stages. Let the youngest kids go first, and then group each search team by ascending age. This helps make sure the older kids won’t simply snatch up the more easily found eggs.

• Reward with prizes. Be sure each child has

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• Gather and celebrate. Encourage guests to bring a small dish to contribute. After the hunt, everyone can gather to enjoy some refreshments.

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Macarthur Airport Unveils New Website

“This new Website – www. flymacarthur.com – both showcases and promotes our airport to local residents and amplifies the many attributes of our area so we can attract more visitors to Long Island,” said Town of Islip Supervisor Angie Carpenter. “Using the latest technology, we are able to

target helpful messages to our customers based on their location when they go to our new airport website,” she added.

“We continue to work hard to enhance the customer experience at Long Island MacArthur Airport,” said Airport Commissioner Shelley LaRose-Arken. “This new website is aesthetically pleasing and puts important airport resources right at customers’ fingertips. Since the site is optimized for mobile devices, customers can access it from home on their desktops and tablets, or on the fly from their mobile phones,” she added.

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“In addition to reaching both Long Island residents and inbound visitors, the website demonstrates to our airlines – Breeze Airways, Frontier Airlines, and Southwest Airlines – that we are here to actively market Long Island MacArthur Airport in a creative way to help increase awareness and use of ISP flights year-round,” LaRose-Arken added.

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As more people work remotely, electricians and safety advocates are warning that various missteps may be putting people at unnecessary risk of fire and other unsafe conditions. Electrical equipment is necessary to run home offices just like it is traditional offices. Some people may find they have a shortage of electrical outlets to power their devices, and as a result they may turn to extension cords or power strips. While that may seem like an easy fix, it is easy to inadvertently overload outlets and circuits by connecting more than one power strip or extension cord together in a practice known as “daisy chaining.”

According to the U.S. Office of Compliance, using a daisy chain in the workplace violates the National Electrical Code as well as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s rules. While it may not break code at home, overloading any outlets increases risk for fire. The National Fire Protection Association indicates that more than 45,000 residential fires are started each year due to electrical failure and malfunction. Overload causes products to overheat, and that can spark fires in the power cords themselves or inside the wall where electrical lines are hidden.

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“ISP is committed to pulling together the Long Island community for the benefit of our businesses and residents. Our new website communicates the pride that our area feels, and also highlights a sense of place for visitors coming to Long Island on flights from our 13 destinations,” Carpenter said.

“Our community is working together more than ever, recognizing the importance of a vibrant economy for all on Long Island,” said Long Island Association President and CEO Matt Cohen.

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Airport significantly contributes to that as an economic generator in our community,” he added.

“We plan to continue enhancing the site with additional helpful information for our customers, with news updates, and by working with the many enthusiastic local businesses on ways they can be included,” LaRose-Arken said.

In 2024, MacArthur Airport will be reaching out more in the Long Island community with its work on STEM & Aviation Education with the Cradle of Aviation Museum, a Fly Local marketing effort for local businesses, and more. Additionally, air service development and marketing will remain top priorities, including a joint effort with the Town of Islip Economic Development Corporation to reach customers living in the airport’s nonstop cities, encouraging visitors to bring their economic resources to Long Island through its hometown airport.

Board Of Education Honors

Winter Athletes

East Islip High School’s high-achieving six winter athletic teams – including boys and girls bowling, boys and girls winter track, gymnastics and wrestling –were recognized at the East Islip Board of Education’s March 7 meeting.

“All of our fall teams persevered and won many championships, so did our winter teams, and I know we are going to have a big crowd again after our spring season,” Athletic Director Steve Restivo said. “Congratulations to all of our student-athletes, their parents and coaches for all their hard work.”

The meeting also featured a video presentation on the district’s celebration of International Mother Language Day, which promotes linguistic and cultural awareness, and two fourth graders from JFK shared their experiences as English language learners.

Second Graders Celebrate Being 100 Days Smarter

Easter

Sunday Mass Celebrations

Celebrations of Easter Sunday Mass are known for their joyous nature regardless of where Christians happen to be. But few, if any, celebrations of Mass can match the scope of the celebration in St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City. The COVID-19 pandemic forced the public celebration to be canceled in 2020 and

2021, but it returned in 2022. A sizable number of celebrants returned along with it, as estimates suggested around 50,000 people were on hand to celebrate Easter Sunday Mass on the plaza directly in front of St. Peter’s Basilica on April 17, 2022. Pope Francis led the Mass, which was concelebrated with 280 priests, 25 bishops and

23 cardinals. But the crowd attending Mass was just the beginning, as Pope Francis later delivered his Urbi et Orbi benediction, a papal address and apostolic blessing the pope delivers on solemn occasions, from the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica before an estimated crowd of 100,000.

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SECOND GRADERS CELEBRATE BEING 100 DAYS SMARTER - Second graders at Islip’s Commack Road Elementary School celebrated the 100th day of school by dressing up as 100-year-olds, canes and all. Students wrote about what they would do with 100 dollars, solved 100 math problems and listened to read-alouds about the 100th day of school. “It was such a fun day filled with laughter and learning, and we celebrated the students being 100 days smarter,” said teacher Jennifer Beck. Photos courtesy of Islip School District