Town of Islip officials hosted a summer pool party for residents recently, celebrating the grand re-opening of the newly renovated Byron Lake Pool! More than 1,700 people turned out to enjoy the fun, with the music of
hotdogs, hula-hoops, cornhole and much more.
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TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY AUGUST 13TH, 14TH & 15TH 5PM-8PM
TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY AUGUST 20TH, 21ST & 22ND 5PM-8PM SATURDAY AUGUST 24TH 11AM-2PM
CLASSES START MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH
East Islip Public Library
381 East Main Street East Islip, Contact Judy Moccio at (631) 581-9200 ext. 123 email:jmoccio@eipl.org
THE BOHLSEN GALLERY
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
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
We are always looking for talented local artists 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.
artist of the month exhibits.
To schedule a month, email Judy Moccio (jmoccio@eipl. org) or call the East Islip Public Library at 631-5819200 X 123 Judy Moccio.
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.
General
Bereavement Support Group & Loss of Adult Child Group
Will be Offered at St. John Nepomucene 1140 Locust Ave. Bohemia, NY 11716
Each group will be eight weeks in duration beginning Thursday, September 12th
The General Support Group is open to anyone who has suffered a loss at least three months prior to the start of the group. The Adult Child Group has no wait requirement. Each group meets weekly for 90 minutes followed by refreshments and hospitality. There is no cost but a commitment to attend each meeting throughout the program is required. Both groups are offered in a closed and confidential setting with highly trained facilitators and limited to 12 people.
Pre-registration is required. Seating is limited. Please call the number below to reserve your seat. Call 631-589-0540, ext. 250
AUGUST HAPPENINGS
SATURDAY, AUGUST 17
11:00AM-12:00PM
SUPERHEROES OF THE SKY
Take a walking tour with Jim while he feeds Birds of Prey and tells you about their incredible adaptations that help them survive in the wild. Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive in Smithtown. For more information, please call 631-979-6344
MONDAY, AUGUST 19
6:00PM – 7:00PM
THE POWER OF MOVEMENT
Join physical therapist Catherine Tuppo at the Babylon Library, 24 S. Carll Ave., as she discusses the health benefits of activity and exercise, and how you can get active and stay active. Please register for this program. For more information, please call 631-669-1624
OPENING RECEPTION
6:30 PM
ELLA FITZGERALD AND TONY BENNETT EXHIBIT
The Ella Fitzgerald and Tony Bennett exhibits opening at the Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Avenue in Stony Brook. Tickets: $25 General Admission. For more information, please call 631-751-1895
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21
10:00AM-2:00 PM
DRIVE BY FOOD DRIVE
Join with Mercy Haven, 859 Connetquot Ave., in Islip Terrace, as they gather for a day of Food Collection with members of
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the community, neighbors and supporters. For more information, please call 631-277-8300
THURSDAY, AUGUST 22
2:00PM-3:30 PM
PRE-RETIREES, RETIREES, AND PART-TIME RETIREES WORKSHOP
Are you embarking on retirement while others closest to you are still entrenched in their careers, or focused on other things? You are not alone. This workshop is designed to provide valuable insights and suggestions to help you thrive in this next chapter of your life. FREE, IN-PERSON WORKSHOP: Rockville Centre Library, 221 N. Village Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570. Use the link below to register: https://www.rvclibrary.org/ or call 516-766-6257
6:00PM-7:00PM GARDEN LECTURE
You can have garden interest 12 months a year! Experience a pictorial tour through the garden to see how interest can keep going during any season, even in the winter! Presented by Lee Miller, Landscaper Designer and author of 4 books. Hosted by the Paumanacke Garden Club at the Wantagh Public Library, 3285 Park Avenue Wantagh. Free. For more information, please contact paumanackegc@gmail.com
SATURDAY, AUGUST 24
10:00AM-1:30PM
KIWANIS CLUB OF WANTAGH FOOD DRIVE
King Kullen, 1340 Wantagh Ave. in Wantagh. Non-perishable foods and baby essentials are all needed. A list will be given out before entering the store to residents that are interested in participating. Cash donations are always welcome. The food drive will benefit two Wantagh food pantries: St. Francis Food Pantry and St. Jude Episcopal Food Pantry.
9:00AM-2:00PM
CHILDREN'S SNAPPER DERBY Children's Snapper Derby in partnership with NY Coalition for Recreational Fishing at Captree Fuel Bait & Tackle, 3500 East Ocean Parkway in Babylon. For more information, please Contact Senator Monica R. Martinez's Office at 631-341-7111
SATURDAY, AUGUST 24
& SUNDAY, AUGUST 25
11:00AM-6:00PM
31st LIMM ANNUAL SEAFOOD FESTIVAL
Don't miss Long Island Maritime Museum's Premier Event, 31st Annual Seafood Festival. Featuring Live Music, Crafts & Seafood! The festival is held on the grounds of the Long Island Maritime Museum located at 88 West Avenue in West Sayville. The Seafood Festival is the Long Island Maritime Museum’s premier annual fundraiser. Find out more at www.limmseafoodfestival. org, or call 631-HISTORY, 631-447-8679
The Wonders And Importance Of Bees In Feeding The World
By Deb Colton
Beekeeping helps many communities around the world by providing income, supports agriculture and improves food security.
Honey can be used as a natural preservative due to its antibacterial properties and has been used to preserve fruits and other foods for centuries;
Honey never spoils. Archaeologists have found pots of honey in ancient Egyptian tombs that are over 3,000 years old and still perfectly edible; Bees are essential for growing many of our foods. They pollinate about 1/3 of the food we eat including fruits, vegetables, and nuts; Honey bees are the only insects that produce food eaten by humans. They are unique and their production of honey has been a staple in human diets for thousands of years; Honey can improve
sleep. A spoonful of honey before bed can promote relaxation and better sleep by raising insulin slightly and allowing tryptophan to enter the brain; Honey has natural healing properties and different medicinal uses in various cultures. It can help soothe sore throats, speed up the healing of wounds and burns due to its antibacterial qualities
and is used to treat digestive issues;
Honey can help your brain. It contains antioxidants that may support brain health and improve memory; Honey can help with seasonal allergies. Consuming local honey is believed by some to help build immunity to local pollen and reduce allergy symptoms;
Bees produce a tiny amount of honey in their lifetime. A single worker bee produces about 1/12 of a teaspoon of honey in their entire life, but together they are a powerful force and need protection; There are over 300 types of honey in the United States. The flavor, color and aroma depend on the flowers that bees visit; Beeswax is used in many everyday products. It is found in things like candles, lip, balm and even some types of food packaging;
Beyond all of that, here are some fascinating factoids about bees – they are colorblind to red. Bees can see ultraviolet light which humans cannot, but they cannot see the color red. Bees have a built-in GPS that uses the position of the Sun, the Earth’s magnetic field, and their own memories of landmarks to navigate and find their way back to
the hive. Bees are known to communicate through dancing. They perform a “wiggle dance” to tell other bees where to find the best flowers. Bees can even recognize and remember human faces, much like they remember flowers.
Bees are critically important in food production around the world.
from 10:00am - 4:00pm. Located at th AMVETS HALL 141 Carleton Avenue in East Islip. This Is An Inside Event. Anyone interested please call Gloria @ 631- 2779842
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.
Islip Summer Senior Advocate Schedule
“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: Friday, September 20, 10 am –12 pm
• Bishop McGann Housing, 200 Bishop McGann Drive, Central Islip: Mondays, August 26 & September 30, 10 am – 12 pm
• Brentwood Senior
Nutrition, 16 Second Avenue, Brentwood: Mondays, 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 pm
•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) 8538200.
“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.”
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Suffolk Bus Corporation Teams Up With Transit Workers Union Local 252, North Fork Transit & EBT To Honor Our Veterans
Starting this month, Suffolk County transit drivers who served our nation will be honored with a special uniform patch bordered in gold, where the word “veteran” is stitched in silver letters under the United States Flag for display on each driver’s sleeve.
To commemorate this special honor, a ceremony was held at Suffolk Bus Corporation’s (SBC) Ronkonkoma bus depot to thank the drivers, mechanics, and office staff for their service to our country and their dedication to the Suffolk County transit system. Suffolk County Legislator Nick Caracappa, who serves as chair of the Legislature’s Veterans Committee and the Public Works, Transportation & Energy Committee, was on hand to recognize the commitment, sacrifices and extraordinary contributions of America’s veterans.
The concept to honor our veterans in this special way was initiated by Suffolk Bus Corp. driver, Luis Mercado, a veteran of the US Marine Corps and the Navy Reserves, and chair of the Transport Workers Union Local 252 Veterans Committee.
Suffolk Bus Corp. worked with North Fork Transit and EBT, the other transit service providers in Suffolk County, and Transport Workers Union Local 252, to implement this program.
“I am so pleased that we were able to find a way to honor this special group of drivers. Thank you to Luis and his committee for helping to make this happen,” said John Corrado, Suffolk Bus Corporation President.
“Suffolk County is very proud of the job that our transit workers do every day. We’re especially proud to know of the men and women who serve our system and
who also served our country. These are great people doing great work. The distinctive patch is a well-deserved
thank you for their service,” said Legislator Caracappa.
“Suffolk County is the first county in the country
to honor their veterans in this way,” said Debra Hagan, President of TWU Local 252.
“We’re honored to have
the opportunity to express our deepest gratitude to those who have served our country.”
Save The Great South Bay Community Oyster Garden Volunteers
We are growing thousands of baby oysters at our community oyster gardens graciously hosted in crates at the docks of Babylon & Bay Shore Yacht Clubs. Volunteers are wanted to help maintain the gardens by cleaning up the crates, then counting & measuring the baby oysters to track their growth.
Great hands on experience for allscouts and families welcome. All minors must be accompanied by an adult.
We recommend clothing that you don’t mind getting a bit dirty and/or wet. See below to volunteer for one or more days. Babylon - Sundays from 1-3 PM Bay Shore - Tuesdays from 9-11 AM Community service available. Volunteer here: https:// www.signupgenius.com/ go/10C084EA9AE2BA2FDCE9-50158169community?mc_cid=c3a546c8e1&mc_ eid=51d1e63712#/
