Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter and the Islip Town Board honored Chief Lifeguard Daniel Gschwind and Lifeguards Caden Teirney and Teague Nolan at the August Town Board Meeting for rescuing sailors whose sunfish sailboat had recently capsized in the Great South Bay.
The Suffolk County Police Department and the Purple Rock Project joined together on August
13 at Bay Shore’s Alive at 5 street event and trained more than 220 people in the use of Naloxone
(Narcan) and distributed 450 doses of the lifesaving antidote to opioid overdose.
SCPD Emergency Medical Service Officers
Jason Byron and Alex Trzepizur conducted the Narcan trainings alongside a “memorial rocks and informational” station run by Purple Rock Project founder and parent Carole Trottere. The Purple Rock Project (PRP) supplies purple painted rocks to that can be inscribed with the name of a loved one lost to overdose. The rocks are then exhibited at the Suffolk County Environmental Center at the Scully Estate, Tree Memorial and Serenity Garden, 550 South Bay Avenue, Islip and other locations as a reminder of how many Long Islanders have died from O.D. and fentanyl poisonings.
“Writing a child’s name on a rock may seem like a small thing, but I think it is a way of saying to the
world that their child was once here,” said Trottere, who lost her son Alex in 2018. “One young woman said she had so many names to write on a rock that she “ran out of room.”
Throughout the Alive at 5 event attendees were educated about Narcan and the risks associated with illicit drug use. Byron also talked to many young teens and adults about the 911 Good Samaritan Law, which allows people to call 911 without fear of arrest if they are having a drug or alcohol overdose that requires emergency medical care or if they witness someone overdosing. Sergeant Joseph Steigele and Police Officers Jesse Levy and Karl Allison from SCPD Community Relations Bureau from Community Relations Bureau were also on hand to help with
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We wanted to make you aware of some exciting changes that are taking effect in September. We are converting our Islip, East Islip and South Bay Shore/
Brightwaters South Bay’s Neighbor Newspaper editions to our monthly South Bay’s Seasons Magazine. We have recently upgraded our magazine to a premium glossy cover and are direct mailing to many homes in each zip code, as well as some distribution through high traffic store locations. All our publications are also available online at www.longislandmediagroup. com. We will continue to publish the local community news in our magazines each month keeping you up to date on all local happenings. Additionaly, we will continue to publish 15 weekly editions
the Narcan training and answer questions.
The Behavioral Health Unit, Sgt. Christopher Ingoglia, Police Officer Bridget Topping and Police Officer Gina Lauricella, assisted with the distribution of the Narcan.
If you are interested in sponsoring a community event, contact the Community Relations Bureau at SCPDCRB@ suffolkcountyny.gov
If you have lost a loved one to O.D. or fentanyl poisoning, and you would like to incorporate a Narcan training into a memorial event for your child, or loved one, please contact Police Officer Bridget Topping at bridget.topping@ suffolkcountyny.gov
For more information about The Purple Rock Project visit our Facebook page.
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Take Your First Ride! Ride a motorcycle in 30 minutes or less - for free!
MOTO Intro provides the motorcycle, helmet, gloves and coaching. Please wear over-the-ankle footwear, long pants and long sleeves. Monday, September 2, 2024, Heckscher State Park, Field 7, 1 Heckscher State Parkway, East Islip, NY 11730 from 10 AM to 2 PM - no pre-registration required!
Learn more at httpw:// bigapplemotor cycleschool. com/ride-day/
The Youth Bureau’s Annual School Supply Drive is in full-swing, collecting donations for families in our community.
Supplies of all varieties are being accepted, including colored pencils, markers, crayons, glue sticks, folders, binders, loose leaf paper, pens, pencils, highlighters, calculators, backpacks and protractors.
Donations can be dropped off to Islip Town Hall, located at 655 Main St., Islip, and to Islip Town Hall West, located at 401 W. Main St., Islip.
AMVETS Ladies
Auxiliary #18, is having a Craft and Vendor Sale as a Fund Raiser on Saturday -- November 2, 2024 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 @ 631277- 9842
SATURDAY AUGUST 31
7:30AM-1:00PM RUNNERS EDGE
MAIN STREET MILE
The 21st Annual Runner’s Edge Main Street Mile will begin with a Kid’s Fun Run at 8:30 a.m. on Main Street in Farmingdale, followed by a woman’s one-mile run at 9:00 a.m. and a Men’s one-mile run at 9:30 a.m. Hockey legend Pat LaFontaine will be on hand for the races, as well as a postrace blow-out at The Tap Room in Farmingdale beginning at 11 a.m. ! For more information, please call 516-420-7963
10:00AM-4:00PM END OF SUMMER FESTIVAL
Holy Trinity Orthodox Church at 369 Green Avenue in East Meadow will host its End of Summer Festival (rain or shine). It will feature Ethnic and BBQ foods, live music, kids’ games, flea market, basket raffle, and $1,000 cash prize raffle. Admission is free. For more information, please call 516-483-3649, email htocem@gmail. com or visit www.htocem.org.
2:00PM-5:00PM DAHLIA EXHIBITION AND PHOTO SHOW
The Long Island Dahlia Society will hold its annual Dahlia Exhibition and Photo Show at the Bayard Cutting Arboretum, Carriage House, 440 Montauk Highway in Great River. Show is free with entry in the park. For further information visit WWW. LongIslandDahlia.org
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UPCOMING SEPTEMBER EVENTS
THURSDAY, SEPT. 5
7:00PM LINDENHURST EVENING HOMEMAKERS GROUP
Join Lindenhurst Evening Homemakers Group at the Amityville Senior Center on Cedar St. Open to all members and newcomers 18 years old and up. Meet ups start at 7pm & new members should arrive 15 min. early. For more information, please call Lisa LeBrie at 516-413-7467
SATURDAY, SEPT. 7
6:00PM
QUEENS SOUND PRESENTS: "SONGS BENEATH THE TREES"
Our Lady of Grace Concert Series Presents an evening of serene melodies evoking a world of natural beauty. $10 Suggested Donation. Refreshments will be served. Our Lady of Grace, 666 Albin Ave. in West Babylon. For more information, please call 631-587-5185
SUNDAY, SEPT. 8
9:00AM-4:00PM 36th ANNUAL COPIAGUE KIWANIS CAR SHOW & MARKET PLACE
This event is proudly presented by the Copiague Kiwanis in collaboration with the Town of Babylon and will take place at Tanner Park. Get ready for a day filled with chrome, classic tunes, and family fun. For further questions, Phil Guerra can be contacted directly at 516-647-2754 or via email at philcarshow@optonline.net.
9:30AM 9/11 REMEMBRANCE SERVICE
The Farmingdale United Methodist Church, 407 Main Street, will hold a Remembrance Service on the 23rd anniversary of 9-11. Following the service everyone is invited to honor the day by placing ribbons around the Memorial Tree dedicated to Lt. Christopher P. Sullivan, FDNY, who generously led our Nursery School children in fire safety. All Farmingdale firemen/emergency responders and their families are invited to attend, as is the general public. Please join us.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 12
7:00PM LONG ISLAND IN THE MOVIES
The Seaford Historical Society will host a presentation by Greg Blank about Long Island in the Movies, at the Historical Society Museum. The Museum is located at 3890 Waverly Ave. in Seaford. Members Free. $5 fee for nonmembers. For more information, please call Judy Bongiovi at 516-660-2275
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GENERAL BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP & LOSS OF ADULT CHILD GROUP
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 a no wait requirement. Pre-registration is required. Seating is limited. The groups will be offered at St. John Nepomucene, 1140 Locust Ave. in Bohemia. Please call to reserve your seat, 631-589-0540, ext. 250.
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.”
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: Monday, September 30, 10 am – 12 pm
• Brentwood Senior Nutrition, 16 Second Avenue, Brentwood: Monday, September 23, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
• Connetquot Library, 760 Ocean Avenue, Bohemia: Thursday, September 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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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 all - scouts 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#/
