July 17, 2024 East Islip by Long Island Media Group

JULY HAPPENINGS

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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! A fun, free block party for the whole family. Enjoy live music, local vendors and outdoor dining. Rain date: 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.

THURSDAY, JULY 18

11:00AM and 1:00PM

SHED THE MEDS & NARCAN TRAINING EVENT

Narcan Training starts promptly at 11:00 a.m. inside the Fire Department. Shed The Meds runs 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. New York State Assemblyman Michael Durso, in partnership with Suffolk County Legislators Kevin McCaffrey and Steve Flotteron, Babylon Town Councilman Terence McSweeney and the West Babylon Fire Department are sponsoring the drive thru Shed The Meds and free Narcan Training event at the West Babylon Fire Department at 126 Arnold Avenue in West Babylon. Registration is required. Call Assemblyman Durso’s ofﬁce at 516-541-4598 to reserve your seat.

THURSDAY, JULY 18

thru SUNDAY, JULY 21

Check Website For Times GREAT SOUTH BAY MUSIC FESTIVAL Shorefront Park, Patchogue

Come enjoy this music, art and cultural event, featuring over 55 performers

on 4 stages, the Great South Bay’s Artisan Market, a diverse food court, multiple beer and wine gardens and so much more. Children ages 10 and under can attend the event for free. For more information, visit greatsouthbaymusicfestival.com.

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. This limited engagement will be performed FREE. For more information, please call 631-888-3525, or visit isliparts.org/

SATURDAY, JULY 20

10:00AM–3:00PM

THRIFT SHOP / YARD SALE

St. Patrick's Episcopal Church, 305 Carll’s Path, in Deer Park is hosting a Thrift Shop / Yard Sale. (If inclement weather, this event will be cancelled) Thrift Shop Special Event Of “Pack A Bag” ($5.00). New and gently used women’s, men’s and children’s clothing and shoes as well as home goods. Something for everyone!

For more information, please call 631-242-7530 .

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 a Classic Car Show. View over a hundred antique

cars and listen to music on the great lawn. Food available for purchase. Take a manor house tour while you are there (extra admission). Car Show admission $5 pp, children under 5 free. Show cars welcome. $15 registration fee. For more info.: info@sagtikosmanor.org or call dsubbiondo@aol.com. www. sagtikosmanor.org.

SATURDAY, JULY 27

10:00AM-2:00PM

FREE CHILD ID CARD PROGRAM Nassau County Residents Only New York State Assemblyman Michael Durso, in partnership with Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Nassau County Legislator James Kennedy, and the Nassau County District Attorney’s Ofﬁce, is holding a FREE Operation Safe Child ID Card Program at Marjorie Post Pool in Massapequa. The program is free and open to Nassau County residents only. The ID cards will be produced on site and available in minutes. No appointment is necessary. For more information, please contact Assemblyman Durso’s district ofﬁce at 516-541-4598.

SUNDAY, JULY 28

3:30 PM

AFTERNOON AT THE RACES

Brumidi Lodge, 2075 Deer Park Avenue in Deer Park is hosting an Afternoon At The Races. Adults $15, Ages 4 to 12 $10, Ages 3 and under are Free. Buffet Style Dinner, Beverage, Dessert and Coffee. Cash Bar. Rafﬂes. For more information, please call Marian at 631- 332-9775 or Anita at 631-422-6914 to reserve your spot!

The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) offers homeowners the Energy Efﬁcient Home Improvement Credit, a fantastic opportunity to save money while making your home more eco-friendly. You can claim a tax credit of up to $3,200 for qualifying energy-efﬁcient improvements installed on or after January 1, 2023.

So, what does this mean for you? In simple terms, for every dollar you spend on qualified energy-efficient improvements, you can reduce your tax liability, up to the specified limit. However, keep in mind that these upgrades must be new products and materials that meet specific energy-efficiency standards to qualify.

Exterior doors that meet applicable standards can qualify for the energy tax credit. You can claim 30% of the project cost, up to $250 per door, with a total limit of $500.

Upgrade to energy-efﬁcient windows to not only reduce your energy bills but also claim tax credits. Homeowners can receive 30% of project costs, up to $600, in tax credits.

The energy tax credit allows homeowners to recover 30% of the costs, up to $1,200, for improving home insulation. This credit can come from attic insulation, wall insulation, or exterior insulation that is placed behind the siding of your home.

If you are looking to take advantage of these tax credits, Uniﬁed Home Remodeling has Energy Star approved products and installers to ensure you get the most bang for your buck.

Islip Summer Senior Advocate Schedule

Suffolk Legislator Tom Donnelly (D-Deer Park) is pleased to inform Islip 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 Islip:

• Bay Shore Library, 1 S. Country Road, Brightwaters: Fridays, July 19 & September 20, 10 am – 12 pm

• Bishop McGann Housing, 200 Bishop McGann Drive, Central Islip: Mondays, July 22, August 26 & September 30, 10 am – 12

• Brentwood Senior Nutrition, 16 Second Avenue, Brentwood: Mondays, July 22, August 19 & September 23, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm

• Connetquot Library, 760 Ocean Avenue, Bohemia: Thursday, September 12, 10 am – 12 pm

• East Islip Library, 381 E. Main Street, East Islip: Monday, August 12, 10 am – 12 pm

• Islip Library, 71 Monell Avenue, Islip: Monday September 16, 10 am – 12

• St. Anne’s Gardens, 80100

2nd Avenue, Brentwood: Friday, August 2, 8:30 – 11 am

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.”

East Islip’s Class Of 2024 Celebrates A Journey Of Valuable Experiences

East Islip High School celebrated its 97th commencement on June 25 in a sunny evening ceremony. Clad in red and white, the excited soonto-be graduates walked onto Sal Ciampi Field at Boomer Esiason Stadium to the sounds of the high school’s orchestra, directed by Giovanna Sciandra.

Once seated, Lorelai Mucciolo and Hanna Ross led the Pledge of Allegiance, Ross sang “The Star-Spangled Banner,” and the vocal quintet of Anthony Ashley, Julia Fink, Ryan Kelpie, Brendan Kroupa and Mucciolo delivered a stirring “America the Beautiful,” all with the school’s advanced American Sign Language class interpreting. In attendance were the alumni of the Class of 1975, who each received certificates commemorating their 50th reunion. Before the distribution of diplomas, the school’s Top 25 academic students were recognized, and the assembly heard numerous inspiring speeches.

“You have grown into young adults, and I’m certain that the best is yet to come,” Principal Mark

Bernard told the seniors. “I look forward to hearing about all the great things you’ll accomplish.”

“Fellow classmates, as we stand on the brink of a new adventure, never forget that the true value of the journey lies within the journey itself,”

salutatorian Kevin Huang said. “Go chase your dreams, but always take a moment to reflect on what got you here.”

Valedictorian Kathryn O’Hara then talked to her classmates about the fear of failure.

“Failing is a lesson in life that allows us not only to survive, but to thrive,” she said. “A success is only possible when a true attempt is made. So, instead of fearing failure, embrace it.”

“Remember that growth is a constant journey,” Superintendent Paul Manzo reminded the graduates. “Every step you take, every challenge you overcome and every success you achieve will be value added to your story.”

“Whichever path you take from this point in your life, remember that East Islip will always be your home,” Board of Education President Michael Dorgan said. “On

behalf of the board of education, I congratulate these graduates and their families, and wish you all the best of luck wherever your journey in life takes you.”

The final bittersweet farewell speeches came from Class of 2024 CoPresidents Mary Ranzie and Skylar Reilly.

“The impact this school had on my life as well as my fellow classmates is irreplaceable, and I cannot thank the school enough for making me the person I am today,” Ranzie said.

Reilly lauded the late alumnus Sgt. Craig B. Gariepy, her grandfather’s best friend from the Class of 1969, who was killed in action in the Vietnam War.

“The streets and the town that built us make a mark and leave a legacy.,” she said. “We grow up feeling EI pride, but it’s now our turn to create it.”

With pride in their hearts and the future awaiting them, the Class of 2024 turned their tassels and hurled their caps into the sky before walking off the field to the embrace of friends and family.

Photos courtesy of East Islip School District

SALUTATORIAN - Salutatorian Kevin Huang spoke to the Class of 2024 at East Islip High School’s graduation ceremony.

VALEDICTORIAN - Valedictorian Kathryn O’Hara spoke to the Class of 2024 at East Islip High School’s graduation ceremony.

EAST ISLIP’S CLASS OF 2024 CELEBRATES A JOURNEY OF VALUABLE EXPERIENCES - East Islip High School celebrated its 97th commencement on June 25 in a sunny evening ceremony. Clad in red and white, the excited soon-to-be graduates walked onto Sal Ciampi Field at Boomer Esiason Stadium to the sounds of the high school’s orchestra, directed by Giovanna Sciandra.

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East Islip Public Library Board Meeting –Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 5:30 p.m

The Board of Trustees of the East Islip Public Library will hold their Board Meeting in the North Meeting Room on Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. on the second floor, all are welcome. For more information, contact the East Islip Public Library at 631-581-9200 x105.

THE BOHLSEN GALLERY

In July, the Bohlsen Gallery will feature the photography of John Santoro of Holbrook. Mr. Santoro is a retired science teacher, focuses on scenic

outdoor themes, including drone photography.

In August the pencil drawings of Anthony Sidoti of Great River will be displayed in the Gallery. Mr. Sidoti, a retired professional artist, enjoys drawing people, especially brides and grooms and pets, with attention to fine details.

The display cases in August will house the work of late-blooming artist Pat DeNapoli of East Islip. Mrs. DeNapoli started painting just four years ago at the age of 73 and fell in love with the pen and wash watercolor technique. Stop by our 2nd floor gallery to view all these wonderful works!

ART SALE

We are always looking for talented local artists

East Islip Public Library

to display their work in the Bohlsen Art Gallery on our 2nd Floor. We are taking applications for artists wishing to show their work. Please, for more information email Judy Moccio (jmoccio@eipl.org) or contact the East Islip Public Library at 631-5819200 x123.

THE DISPLAY CASES

Let us know if you have a unique collection that you would not mind loaning for a month for our display cases. Our cases are upstairs at the entrance to the Bohlsen Gallery which showcases the artist of the month exhibits. To schedule a month, email Judy Moccio (jmoccio@eipl.org) or call the East Islip Public Library at 631-581-9200 X 123 Judy Moccio.

Home Sweet Home Wreath

(EIA296) Thursday, July 18 at 2:30 p.m.

Fee:$2 Join Barbara Mollica in making a Home Sweet Home wreath using the Cricut.

Beginner’s Crochet (EIA672) Tuesdays, July 23 & 30 at 5 p.m.

Join Joanne Ottone, as she teaches how to crochet. This class is perfect for a beginner. Please bring 4 ply yarn and size G or H hook.

Medicare Workshop (EIA233) Tuesday, July 23 at 6:30 p.m.

Join Mike Miligi, Medicare Advisor, for a workshop dedicated to those turning 65 and getting ready for Medicare. Understand your entitlements, cost share and how to choose the most appropriate Medicare Health Plan for your individual needs.

A Night Out for Adults with Special Needs (EIA257) Monday, August 19, 7 p.m.

Join Mrs. Joyce, for this fun night out and enjoy time with friends and a craft! Please register to ensure there are enough supplies for everyone. Caregivers must be present.

Chicken Biryani (EIA376) Wednesday, July 24 at 7 p.m.

Learn how to make Chicken Biryani with Certified Nutrition Coach & Certified Dietary Manager Geetu Makin.

Travel Snacks –Wandering in Provence (EIA106) Friday, July 26 at 2 p.m.

Join us as we learn about history, art, architecture, festivals, cuisine and more.

Volunteer Opportunities For Recent Grads

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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.

• 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.

• Conservation groups: Volunteers can work on

Follow in the footsteps of the many famous artists who found inspiration here. Travel suggestions and tips given. Come to reminisce or to plan a special adventure. No passport required.

How to Maximize Your Social Security Benefits in Retirement (EIA354) Monday, July 29 at 6:30 p.m.

Join Christian La Peter for this interactive seminar and find out what the best possible choices are for deciding when to take Social Security.

Sunflower Painting (EIA172) Wednesday, July 31 at 6:30 p.m. Fee: $2 Using only water and coffee, Artist Bonnie Schwartz will show you how to create a beautiful sunflower picture that looks like just watercolor!

conservation projects across the country. From wildlife management to trail restoration to invasive species eradication, there are a wide variety of conservationbased volunteering opportunities.

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