March 1, 2023 Farmingdale South

Farmingdale’s 9th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Sunday March 12th, 2023 At 1PM

Parade Grand Marshal: Monsignor Mark P. Rowan, St. Kilian Parish

Farmingdale Village announces that the 9th Annual Farmingdale St. Patrick’s Day Parade is set for Sunday, March 12th at 1 PM. The parade kicks off from Northside Elementary School and spans about half a mile down Main Street to the Village Green including local community groups, Farmingdale/local Fire Departments, Pipe Bands, Village Officials, and more! Farmingdale ~ Get your Green on Sunday 3/12/23!! Join the community for a great Parade & fun celebration in downtown Farmingdale! And Farmingdale is honored to announce the SPD Parade Grand Marshal: Monsignor Mark

P. Rowan, St. Kilian Parish! Enjoy lunch with family before the parade and stay downtown afterwards for dinner and drinks.

Farmingdale Village is a terrific downtown destination; shop and dine local - explore the many shops, merchants, Culinary Quarter Mile restaurants, bars, clubs, breweries, eateries, with some new spots!

Groups / Organizations / Clubs interested in participating / marching in the Village of Farmingdale’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Email: Joe Fortuna, Joef@ thenuttyirishman.com, or call 516-293-9700.

Individuals and residents can also join in the line-up to march. The Parade step-

off is at 1 PM, marchers and parade participants meet at Northside School, about 12:30 PM to line-up. Main Street will be temporarily closed for the parade. The Parade is sponsored by the Farmingdale Business Improvement District. Special Thanks to Joe Fortuna of The Nutty Irishman, Parade Participants, Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce & all others helping to make this Parade a success!

Facebook event link: https://fb.me/ e/3nE6Mbg85 https:// farmingdalebid.com/www. farmingdalevillage.com https://www.facebook.com/ Farmingdale11735 Village Hall: 516-249-0093

Help Wanted: Town Seeks Counselors For Summer Recreation Program

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino announced that the Town is seeking counselors for its 2023 Summer Recreation Program. The six-week program provides a rewarding employment experience for counselors as they work with children and make a difference.

“This great summer job is ideal for residents age 16 or older who are looking to build their resume. Our summer recreation counselors get real-world experience while having fun, making memories, and making a difference in the lives of others,” said Supervisor Saladino.

Applicants must be available for the duration of the program, which runs from 9:00 a.m. to

3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, beginning July 5th through August 11th.

Summer Recreation Program participants take part in trips, tournaments, shows and athletic events, including the TOBAY Games, making being a counselor a great first job for many residents.

Employment opportunities are offered at Marjorie R. Post (Massapequa), PlainviewOld Bethpage and Syosset-

Woodbury Community Parks, Ellsworth W. Allen Town Park in Farmingdale, Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park and Beach in Oyster Bay, and Tappen Beach in Glenwood Landing.

For more information, prospective counselors should contact Town’s Department of Parks at (516) 797-7945 or visit www.oysterbaytown.com/ summerrecreation.

Each year, the Nassau Music Educators Association (NMEA) selects the best student musicians from schools throughout the county to participate in its annual All-County Festival. Held in January at Long Island University’s

Farmingdale Highlights

Tilles Center in Brookville, this year’s festival featured 103 representatives from Farmingdale Schools! These talented musicians in grades 5-12 were chosen based on teachers’ nominations and their outstanding scores in the New York State

School Music Association’s (NYSSMA) 2022 Adjudication Festival. Farmingdale students participated in ensembles across five divisions: band, orchestra, chorus, jazz band, and jazz chorus. These tremendous accomplishments

All County Performers

would not be possible without the hard work and support of our music educators, who worked with our students for months to prepare for the festival.

Photos courtesy of the Farmingdale School District

Tri-M Senior Recital

The 2023 Senior Class members of the Tri-M Music Honor Society performed in their senior recital on January 20, 2023. Tri-M is the international honor society recognizing secondary music students for their musical ability, academic excellence, school involvement, and community service. These students have given the Farmingdale Music Department many

years of service and dedication. Students must maintain honors in their academics and their ensembles. They have participated in prestigious groups such as the NMEA All-County Music Festival, the Long Island String Festival, the NYSSMA All-State Festival, the NAfME All-Eastern, and All-National Music Festivals. They have become leaders in

the music department while consistently maintaining the high standards that we expect. These students have helped conduct NYSSMA events, usher concerts, and auditions and rehearsals for the Pops concert. They are section leaders and principal players for their ensembles. They are drum majors and model student musicians for the next generation.

“We are incredibly proud of all their achievements and resilience, especially during these last two years, and it has been our honor watching them mature into the fine young musicians showcased at this year’s recital,” said Ti-M co-advisors Thérèse Mannino and Joseph Franzino.

Farmingdale’s All County performers

Farmingdale High School seniors perform in Tri-M senior recital

Dalers Secure A Spot In Cheerleading State Championships

Hofstra University hosted the Nassau Championships on Sunday, February 19. Farmingdale High School Varsity Cheer earned its second county title in the program’s five-year existence.

Dalers won the Nassau County Division 1 Small Schools championship weeks after performing at the National High School

Cheerleading Championship in Walt Disney World. There they competed against the best in the nation finishing as Small Varsity Division 1 semi-finalist and 11th in the Division 1 Medium Varsity Game Day.

“Our routine has had several upgrades since the start of the season,” coach Caitlin Beatrice said. “We’ve only been competing with

this routine for about two months.”

A bright future awaits this young talented team as ten of Farmingdale’s 15 cheerleaders are freshmen. The Competitive Cheerleading Championships are on March 4 at Visions Veterans Memorial Arena in Binghamton. Farmingdale last won the state title in 2020.

Town Announces Environmental Poster Contest For 4th Grade Students

DALERS SECURE A SPOT IN CHEERLEADING STATE CHAMPIONSHIPSFarmingdale High School Varsity Cheer wins Nassau County Division 1 Small Schools championship. Photo courtesy of the Farmingdale School District

Farmingdale’s All-District Strings Concert

Farmingdale All-District Strings Concert Draws

Packed House. In February, Farmingdale High School hosted the All-District Strings concert, bringing together student musicians from all six Farmingdale schools. Nearly 300 students performed in a packed house inside the high school auditorium.

“Everyone in the

audience can see and hear the level of growth that takes place from the elementary to the high school level,” said Director of Fine and Performing Arts Greg Warnokowski.

“Congratulations to Ms. Mannino, Mr. Gelfer, Mr. Szabo, Mr. Eustaquio, Ms. Cocheo, Ms. Felker, and all of our students for their hard work and dedication.”

The grand finale brought students from every grade level to perform Beethoven’s Ode To Joy. The All-District Strings concert is staged every three years, alternating with All-District Band and All-District Chorus. This was their first performance since 2018.

To raise awareness of pollution and its impact on Mother Nature, Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilwoman Vicki Walsh announced the return of the Town’s Environmental Poster Contest, open to all 4th grade students in the Town of Oyster Bay. This year’s poster contest, Our Town Our Environment, invites youngsters to create a poster depicting ‘Marine Pollution Solutions.’

“This poster contest presents a great opportunity to bring environmental awareness to our young people, making them more knowledgeable on the importance of protecting our waterways and safeguarding our natural resources,” said Supervisor Saladino.

Students should submit a poster to communicate awareness of how items of plastic litter harm our waterways and various ways to solve the issue of marine pollution, including proper recycling. Submissions should be made on poster paper (no larger than 12”x18”). No edible items should be used on the poster. The top three winning posters to be displayed at a Town facility and showcased in a future Town of Oyster Bay Environmental Newsletter.

Marine Program. These organizations greatly contribute to our efforts in further protecting and preserving the environment,” said Councilwoman Walsh.

“I invite all 4th grade students to participate in this great program, which provides an opportunity to become more educated on the serious issue of how to protect our environment and improve the quality of our waterways while having the potential of winning some great prizes.”

Prizes will be awarded for the top three submissions, with 1st Place receiving a private tour of Oyster Bay Harbor aboard a Friends of the Bay vessel, $200 gift certificate for the Waterfront Center in Oyster Bay, a $100 gift certificate to Long Island Aquarium, a tree planted at the winning student’s school for Arbor Day, a nautical trivia game, Friends of the

Bay apparel and a Choose Local F.I.S.H. t-shirt from CCE. Submission deadline for the contest is Friday, March 31st, with winners to be announced on Earth Day, April 22nd. Second and third place winners will also receive a gift certificate to the Waterfront Center, receive a tree planting in their school district, as well as apparel and reusable items. Along with their poster submission, students must include an entry form, which is available at www.oysterbaytown. com/postercontest. Mail or email posters to the Town’s Department of Environmental Resources, Attn: Poster Contest, 29 Spring Street, Oyster Bay NY, 11771. Entries can also be emailed to environmental@oysterbayny.gov with the subject line ‘2023 Poster Contest.’ Visit www.oysterbaytown. com/postercontest for more details.

ALL-DISTRICT STRINGS CONCERT - Musicians perform during Farmingdale’s All-District Strings concert. Photo courtesy of the Farmingdale School District

“This contest is being co-sponsored by The Waterfront Center, Friends of the Bay, and the Cornell Cooperative Extension

Local Artists Invited To Showcase Best Work At ‘Art In The Park’

Oyster Bay Town Councilman Steve Labriola invites local artists and artisans to display and sell their hand-crafted goods at a special day of “Art in the Park.” Applications are now available for the event which will be held on Saturday, May 20th at Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park & Beach in Oyster Bay.

“Art in the Park offers local artists and artisans an amazing opportunity to showcase their best work for the public and gain local notoriety,” said Councilman Labriola. “Art in the Park is certain to attract hundreds of families and seniors as the event also features live music, food trucks and activities for kids.”

Participants must be 18 or older, and display and sell only their original pieces. No commercial or mass-produced items are permitted. Artists must supply their own 10x10 canopy and additional items required for their space. Additional details and associated costs are provided on the application, available on the Town’s website.

Art in the Park is run by the Town’s Department of Community & Youth Services, Cultural and Performing Arts Division. The event focuses on handcrafted goods, including ceramics, watercolors, glass, jewelry, wood, leather, sculpture and more. Artist applications available on the Town’s website at www. oysterbaytown.com/capa or by calling (516) 7977932.

Helping You Help Others

By Noelle Lambert

The Charity of the Month for March is Canine Companions®

www.canine.org

Canine Companions is a non-profit organization that enhances the lives of people with disabilities by providing highly trained service dogs and ongoing support to ensure quality partnerships. Independence shouldn’t be limited to those who look or live a certain way, so they are proud to provide their dogs and support services free of charge to recipients.

Clients come to Canine Companions because of their reputation, the quality of their dogs, the experience of their training sta and the desire to lead a life with greater independence. The organization is proud to have various chapters and training centers across our nation that operate o of these six core values:

Teamwork: They believe in the joyful and transforming power of the partnership between an individual and their dog.

Compassionate Service: They treat everyone they serve with respect and empathy.

Integrity: They do what is right guided by honesty, accountability and sincerity.

Community: They practice inclusion and acceptance to build positive relationships within their diverse community.

Excellence: They conduct ourselves with professionalism in pursuit of the highest standards.

Innovation: They continually pursue new ideas to unleash their greatest potential.

Canine Companions uses Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers and crosses of these two breeds. Most of their dogs come from their selective breeding program, but occasionally donated puppies are accepted if they meet the strict qualification requirements. Their puppies are raised by volunteers who selflessly take them to classes that teach them basic obedience and house manners. When

Free Musical Performances At Local Libraries

Enjoy The Sounds Of The Beatles, Music Of The 50’S & 60’S And More

Oyster Bay Town Councilwoman Vicki Walsh announced that the Distinguished Artists Concert Series will continue through May 2023 with free performances at local libraries throughout the Town.

the puppies are old enough to enter their professional training program, they head to one of their six regional training centers, located in Northern California, Southern California, Texas, Ohio, New York and Florida.

The organization typically places between 325 and 375 service dogs per year. Once a dog has completed professional training, it is ready to be matched with a person with disabilities. The match is made at one of their regional training centers during Team Training, a two-week group class.

During Team Training, students learn to manage the service dog’s behavior, to direct the dog to respond to commands it has learned and to assume responsibility for maintaining the health and well-being of the dog. Each dog can really make all the di erence in the life of its new partner.

A Canine Companions service dog can not only open doors, pick up dropped items, turn on the lights and alert its partner of important sounds, but they can also increase confidence and independence.

“The Distinguished Artists Concert Series provides free musical and dance programs for the enjoyment of our residents,” said Councilwoman Walsh. “I encourage residents to take advantage of these wonderful performances offered by the Town for free at local libraries.”

Scheduled performances for March include:

Penny Lane on Sunday, March 5, 2023 at 2:00 pm at the Jericho Public Library – Performing the music of The Beatles.

All welcome/free tickets required, tickets available at library on February 1st. For more information call Jericho Public Library (516) 935-6790.

The Tribunes on Sunday, March 12, 2023 at 1:00 pm at the Syosset Public Library – Performing the music from the 50’s and 60’s. Registration is free and required, visit: syosset.librarycalendar. com/events/month select the date of the concert and register. Registration starts February 19th.

Phil Costa & The Something Special Swing Band on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 4:00 pm at the Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library – Performing a variety of big band music including arrangements of Count Basie, Doc Severinsen and

Maynard Ferguson. Glenn Sings Glen on Sunday, March 19, 2023 at 2:00 pm at the Locust Valley Library – A Tribute to Glen Campbell. Metro Music with John Walters on Sunday, March 26, 2023 at 2:30 pm at the Farmingdale Public Library – A rich variety of well-known, delightful songs played in an upbeat style that will have you swinging along!

The Distinguished Artists Concert Series is sponsored by the Cultural and Performing Arts (CAPA) Division of the Town of Oyster Bay’s Department of Community & Youth Services. For the full concert schedule and further information, please call (516) 797-7925 or visit www.oysterbaytown.com/ CAPA.

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To learn more about this organization, please visit www.canine.org or call 631.561.0200.

Stay tuned for next week’s article to learn more about their Long Island location, located in Medford, NY and find out how you can get involved!

If your non-profit would like to be featured in this column,please email noellelambert@longislandmediagroup.com for consideration.

Employers Offered Free Table At Upcoming Town Job Fair

Oyster Bay Town Councilwoman Laura Maier invites employers to register today for table space at the Free Job Fair being hosted on Thursday, March 30th, at the Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center, located at 1001 Stewart Avenue in Bethpage. Hosted by the Workforce Partnership, New York State Department of Labor and Town of Oyster Bay, the event offers tremendous benefits for businesses seeking candidates for positions.

Register today as space is limited for the March 30th Free Job Fair. Call (516) 7974560 or email at business@ oysterbay-ny.gov. Here are just some of the reasons you should register today: Save Time. Whether you have a position open or not, it’s always smart to be on the lookout for top talent. Job fairs introduce hiring managers to the talent on a much more meaningful

level than online, and at higher volumes—all within hours.

Brand Awareness. Simply put - job fairs are also public relation events. Companies attending job fairs will likely have their logo included in promotional work, and they lend a sense of establishment to participants. Plus, it’s a chance to develop your company reputation through public interaction. Better Candidates. Job fairs tend to target specific industries and skills. They can also be excellent sources for young talent.

Face to Face Interaction. Sometimes it can be more efficient to skip the resumealthough not entirely. Cover letters, resumes, Zoom calls - they all serve as screeners to get to the heart of the matter: who is this person?

Job fairs let hiring managers start at the heart. Face to face communication offers the first glimpse into whether a

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person’s a good fit for your company culture, thereby significantly shortening the screening process.

Networking. Job seekers aren’t the only ones making connections at job fairs. Obviously, such events are mixers for businesses from a spectrum of industries. Plus, they may even offer a unique look at your competition.

The Unexpected Candidate. Sometimes the perfect candidate isn’t in your target zone, or vice versa. When you have several industries loaded into the same venue as a pool of talent, you never know who you might find. For example, a talented videographer probably knows enough about cameras to be an excellent sales rep.

Making an Early Connection. Another advantage of career fairs are the connections made with passive candidates “just looking.” Spotting talent early is an excellent way to nurture a relationship and give you an edge over your competition.

Remaining Socially Engaged

(NAPSI)—Remaining socially engaged improves quality of life for older adults and is associated with better mental and physical health. The Eldercare Locator can help. Visit eldercare.acl.gov or call (888) 677-1116 to get connected to a nearby agency that can provide much-needed support, right in the community.

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Oyster Bay Town Councilwoman Laura Maier announced that residents who are interested in maintaining or improving their levels of fitness will be able to register for the Town’s popular CoEd Fitness Classes at the Hicksville Athletic Center. Classes run for 10 weeks and are offered to individuals 18 years of age or older.

“The Town’s spring coed recreational programs have consistently proven to be one of the most popular programs the Town offers each year, as they provide a terrific outlet for our residents to exercise and stay in shape,” said Councilwoman Maier. “The Town’s Parks Department has done an amazing job offering residents the opportunity to take advantage of these classes and stay physically active, creating an optimal environment for fitness and forging new friendships!”

This April, residents can participate in a variety of fitness classes that will be held at the Hicksville Athletic Center:

Ballroom Dancing: Saturdays, from 7pm to 8pm, beginning April 8th.

Cardio Kick-Boxing: Thursdays, from 7:30pm to 8:30pm, beginning April 6th.

Pilates: Mondays, from 8pm to 9pm, beginning April 3rd.

Yoga: Residents can choose their session from the following: Saturdays (beginning April 8th from 9am to 10am), Sundays (beginning April 2nd from 9am to 10am), Mondays (beginning April 3rd from 10am to 11am *This class will be held at the Allen Park in Farmingdale*), and Tuesdays (beginning April 11th from 7pm to 8pm).

Zumba: Mondays (beginning April 3rd from 6:45pm to 7:45pm) or Wednesdays (beginning

April 5th from 7:30pm to 8:30pm).

Online registration begins Monday, March 6th at 5pm at www.oysterbaytown. com/portal. You must upload proof of residency (tax or utility bill) and a valid identification card such as a driver’s license.

In-person registration will be available at the Hicksville Athletic Center, located at 167 S. Broadway in Hicksville, on Tuesday, March 7th, from 5pm to 9pm. The schedule is subject to change. If a session is cancelled, make-up day(s) will be attempted. Class fees are $60 for residents and $70 for non-residents (checks or money orders only). Proof of residency/age required when registering, with TOB residents given first preference. Participants must bring their own mat to yoga and Pilates. For more information, call (516) 7977945 or email tobparks@ oysterbay-ny.gov.

Hunger Affects All Family Members, Including Pets

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Receiver of Taxes Jeffrey Pravato announced that the Town of Oyster Bay will host a Pet Food & Supply Drive in partnership with LI Cares. The drive will take place from March 1st to March 31st with a focus on collecting for the family members most vulnerable to hunger, residents’ pets. Long Island Cares formed Baxter’s Pet Pantry in 2009 to assist in feeding dogs, cats, ferrets, rabbits, caged pets, fish, reptiles and all others considered family members.

“Pets truly are members of our family,” said Tax Receiver Pravato. “Pet food and supply donations will help furry friends in need, which in turn keeps pets at

home with their loved ones. The Town of Oyster Bay is proud to partner with LI Cares to collect generous donations for this worthwhile cause.”

The creation of Baxter’s Pet Pantry by Long Island Cares has helped distribute over one million pounds of pet food, all of which has been donated through pet food drives like this one and corporate donations.

“Unfortunately many beloved pets are placed into shelters or given away because families cannot afford the necessary food and supplies,” added Supervisor Saladino. “When struggling families have to make choices to heat their homes, buy medication or feed their own families, pets can become an afterthought. Pet food

drives like this one can be a real lifesaver for both pets and their families.”

Those interested in supporting the Town’s Pet Food & Supply Drive can place donated items in drop-off boxes located in the following Town of Oyster Bay locations:

Town Hall North, 54 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay

Town Hall South, 977 Hicksville Road, Massapequa

Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center, 1001 Stewart Avenue, Bethpage

Regular business hours for the locations are Monday – Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. For more information, visit www. licares.org or call Esther Alter in the Town’s Public Information Office at (516) 624-6380.

Councilman Hand Announces Spring 2023 Youth Dek Hockey Program

Oyster Bay Town Councilman Tom Hand announced that registration for the Town’s Spring Youth Dek Hockey Program will soon open both online and in person. Dek Hockey is a variation of traditional ice hockey, where the games are played sans skates on the ‘dek’ of an ice rink after the ice has melted away for the season. This co-ed program includes instruction and games for the 8U Age Group and both practices and games for the 10U, 12U, and 14/16U group.

“Boys and girls who are enrolled in the Town’s Youth Dek Hockey Program will have a great opportunity to not only improve their hockey skills, but to also learn important life lessons such as good sportsmanship

and teamwork from our talented coaching staff,” Councilman Hand said.

“This is a great activity for youngsters, whether they have experience in hockey or are just learning and are interested in playing hockey for the first time.”

The Dek Hockey season runs from April 1 to July 1 and takes place at Ellsworth Allen Park (Motor Ave, Farmingdale). Player evaluations will take place here on April 1st at 10am, and a parent and volunteer meeting will be held on April 6th at 6:00pm at the TOB Ice Skating Center in Community Room 2. Full Team Registrations are being accepted; no evaluation is needed if a player is registered with a team.

Online registration www.oysterbaytown.com/

portal. To register, please create an account, and be prepared to upload proof of residency and a copy of the child’s birth certificate. In person registration will take place on March 11th from 9:00am to 12:00pm at the Town Ice Skating Center (1001 Stewart Avenue, Bethpage). The program will cost $95 for residents, and $110 for nonresidents. Each child will need to provide their own equipment, including during player evaluations. Families must provide proof of residency and a copy of their child’s birth certificate at registration. If a session is canceled due to inclement weather, make-up day(s) will be attempted. For more information, please call (516) 433-7465 ext. 8234.

March Happenings

Thursday, March 2 7:00PM

March Business Meeting

Join the Lindenhurst Evening Homemakers Unit at the Amityville Senior Center. Open to all members and newcomers for women 18 years and up. New members should arrive 15 minutes early. Contact Lisa LeBrie at 516-413-7467 for more information.

Saturday, March 4 10:30AM-12:30PM

Eye To Eye Group Meeting

Join Eye to Eye, a support group of visually impaired members of the Foundation Fighting Blindness, Long Island Chapter for their monthly meeting at the Freeport Memorial Library. Zoom option also available. Contact Frann Glick at 516-2321257 for more information or email glickchick1@gmail.com.

Saturday, March 4 2:30PM-3:30PM

Irish Dance Performance

Presented by Show Stompin' Irish Dance at the Freeport Memorial Library. Contact 516-379-3274 ext. 501 for more information.

Saturday, March 4-5 10:00AM-7:00PM/5:00PM

Long Island Pet Expo

Come enjoy a true family event at Suffolk Community College, Grant Campus. Well-behaved leashed pets are welcome. Adults $15, Children, $6, Military/Senior $13. Visit www. familypetshows.com for special discounts.

Sunday, March 5 2:00PM-4:00PM

58th Annual East Islip

St. Patrick's Day Parade

The parade will begin in front of the East Islip Public Library and travel west along Main Street passing by the grandstand at St. Mary's RC Church and ending at Irish Lane. Rain or shine. Fore more information email localhibernians@gmail.com.

Items listed are free of charge. Events must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event date and will run in the calendar on a space available basis. For further information, call 631.226.2636, extension 211 or send events to nataliealmeida@longislandmediagroup.com

Wednesday, March 8 6:00PM-7:00PM

Yoga For Breast Cancer Patients/Survivors

Yoga tailored for breast cancer patients and survivors on the second Wednesday of every month at the North Fork Breast Health Coalition. Dress comfortably and bring your own yoga supplies such as a mat, blocks, belt, pillow and water. Visit www.northforkbreasthealth.org/ services for more information.

Saturday, March 11

1:00PM

Women In Long Island's Past

Discover the stories of the remarkable women of Long Island at the River State Park Preserve. The lecture is free for Friends of Connetquot members and $5 a person for non members. Visit www. friendsofconnetquot.org/calendar to register.

Saturday, March 11 8:00PM

Guilty Pleasures Band

The Ultimate 80's Tribute Band will be performing at Brumidi Lodge Deer Park. It is $15 per person cover charge; doors open at 7:15PM, Show begins at 8PM. Cash bar, Limited Concert Menu available for purchase. Mature audience only (21+). For tickets contact Dan 631514-9772 or Anita 631-422-6914.

Sunday, March 12 1:00PM-3:00PM

Thyroid Cancer Support Group

Free virtual meeting for thyroid cancer survivors. This support group is free and open to any survivors and their families and friends. Contact Abby Melendez at 516-6085113 or longisland-ny@thyca.org.

Thursday, March 16 6:30PM-8:30PM

Saints Day Social

Join us at the Brumidi Lodge to celebrate St. Patrick and St. Joseph. Dinner, refreshments and dessert included. $40 per person, ages 7 and under are free. Contact Karen at 631-943-3622 to purchase tickets in advance.

Saturday, March 18 9:00AM-12:00PM

4-Leaf Clover 5K Run/Walk

Rain or shine at the East Moriches Middle School. The rst 100 participants are guaranteed a race t-shirt. Money raised is being used for community projects in the Greater Moriches and Eastport Areas. Contact 516-531-3323 for more information.

Sunday, March 19

1:00PM-2:00PM

St. Patrick's Day Parade

The parade begins to form up at noon in the area of the Finley Middle School at Forest Avenue and Dosoris Lane in Glen Cove. It steps off at 1PM and proceeds through the streets of downtown Glen Cove, ending at 70 Glen Street. For more information visit www. glencoveparade.com

Saturday, March 25

9:00AM-11:00AM

Breakfast With The Easter Bunny

Held at Brumidi Lodge Deer Park. Ages 3 and under are free. Ages 4-12, $12 and 13+ are $18. This includes breakfast, toy auction, 50/50 raffle, lottery cash board raffle and crafts. Contact Karen at 631943-3622 to reserve your seat or table.

Monday, March 27

1:00PM

Music Lover's Club

Enjoy a free musical performance the last Monday of every month through April at the United Methodist Church in Islip, Meeting Room 1. Refreshments to follow. For more information contact Donald Warner at 516-993-9032.

Tuesday, March 28

6:30PM

Wantagh Preservation Society Meeting

Interesting "Show &Tell" meeting planned. Bring any Wantagh related items to share information on, or just come and listen. Light refreshments will be served. Contact 516-8268767 for questions.

Did You Know?

Deep breathing exercises can help individuals maintain personal health and well-being. According to the American Institute of Stress, 20 to 30 minutes per day of “belly breathing,” also known as abdominal breathing or diaphragmatic breathing, can reduce stress and anxiety. The American

Sleep Association reports that focusing on breath might be able to help induce sleep for people struggling to fall asleep. In addition to helping reduce stress and promote relaxation, breathing techniques are useful during labor to focus and release tension. Individuals with COPD often find it

difficult to breathe, which can compound anxiety and make it even harder to breathe. But the COPD Foundation notes that two different breathing techniques can help an individual take in air without working hard: abdominal breathing and pursed-lips breathing.

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The Atelier

Saturday, March 4th, 12noon-2pm

At Flowerfield Presents The Second Annual Middle And High School Art Students Juried Show Opening Reception

The Second Annual Middle and High School

Art Students Juried Show opens Thursday, March 2nd and features over 100 pieces of artwork presented by 75 students from Middle and High schools in Nassau and Suffolk County. This year’s participation is double the number of students who responded to our first show last year!

Accepted art students represent the following schools: Bay Shore High School, Bellport High

School, Bellport Middle School, Commack High School, Copiague Middle School, East Rockaway High School, Farmingdale Senior High School, Finley Middle School, Paul J. Gelinas Junior High School, Great Neck North High School, Harborfields High School, John F. Kennedy Middle School, Miller Place High School, Nesaquake Junior High School, North Babylon High School, PlainviewOld Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School, Port

Jefferson High School, Robert C.ushman Murphy Junior High School, Rocky Point High School, Shoreham-Wading River High School, Stony Brook School, The Knox School, Walt Whitman High School, Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School, Ward Melville High School, Wellingham C. Mepham High School, and William Floyd High School.

Prizes will be awarded in two age bands: 11-14 years of age and 15-18 years

of age. The first place in each age band will receive an Atelier gift certificate valued at $240. This gift certificate may be used towards one four-week class session or a choice of summer workshops. Second and Third place awards will also be granted in each age band. The Second-place winner will receive an Atelier hat and apron. The Third-place winner may choose either an Atelier hat or an Atelier apron.

This exhibition

encourages the work of Middle and High School student artists and is being held in The Atelier’s 2,000 square foot gallery, which functions both as a professional studio space and exhibition area.

The Atelier at Flowerfield seeks to encourage our future artists by offering classes and workshops with exceptional, professional instructors and exhibitions by students and instructors as well as local and visiting artists in Atelier Hall.

Our educational offerings include free lectures, an extensive fine art library, and Scholarship and Fellowship programs for aspiring professional artists, and worthy students.

We promote creativity and student success by engaging the community. For more information, contact communitydevelopment@ atelierflowerfield.org or call 631-250-9009.

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