July 17, 2024 Farmingdale South by Long Island Media Group

The 2024 General Federation of Women’s Clubs, Inc. (GFWC) 55th Annual

At the “A Night at the Diamond Club” Gala, the members of the Illinois Women’s Club turned

spirit in their 1920’s best, as did many club women from a diversity of states and

Club of Farmingdale (WCF) members L-R: Barbara Hoerner, Tina

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.

JULY HAPPENINGS

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 x275 or send events to editorial@longislandmediagroup.com.

Don’t miss your chance to dive in before it’s too late. If you’re thinking about making a move this season, contact me and let’s discuss why now is a great time!

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!

MONDAY

Homeowners Cleanup & Hazardous Material Days for Summer 2024

Free Paper Shredding Services Available During Homeowners Cleanup

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilman Steve Labriola announce the Town’s S.T.O.P. (Stop Throwing Out Pollutants) and Homeowners Cleanup Days for summer 2024. During these programs, residents can drop off materials at the Old Bethpage Solid Waste Disposal Complex, located at 101 Bethpage-Sweet Hollow Road in Old Bethpage.

S.T.O.P. program

- Saturday, August 10th from 9am –4pm: collects various hazardous materials, including: asbestos material (double bagged); automobile batteries; automobile tires (with or without rims); brake and transmission fluids; drain and oven cleaners; fire extinguishers; fares; fluorescent bulbs; gasoline; pesticides and insecticides;

oil-based and latex paint; outdoor gas grill propane tanks; photo chemicals; rechargeable and button batteries; small aerosol cans; smoke detectors; solvents; spot removers; thermostats; waste motor oil and antifreeze; and wood preservatives.

“Improperly disposing of products such as waste

oil, oven cleaner or paint thinner could contaminate your water supply,” said Supervisor Saladino. “Anything poured on the ground or put into cesspools, storm drains, or recharge systems can work its way down to the aquifer or our waterways.”

Homeowners Cleanup

Days – Saturday, July

27th & August 24th from 8:30am – 4pm: collects non-hazardous waste only, including: air conditioners; all e-waste; campers; boats and boat trailers (proof of ownership requiredoil, gas, other fluids and batteries removed); clean, broken concrete; large metal items; propane tanks and propane torches; tires; and yard waste.

“Many of our residents take the opportunity to clean out their yards in the summer months and may have large amounts of non-hazardous debris to dispose,” said Councilman Labriola. “Residents can bring items such as used tires, fence posts, clean broken concrete or yard waste to our Homeowners Cleanup.”

Free Paper Shredding Services - Saturday, July 27th & August 24th from 8:30am – 4pm: provides residents an opportunity

to destroy unwanted documents in a safe and secure manner. Residents only, no businesses, can bring up to four bankers’ boxes of paper to the shredding program.

The Town’s S.T.O.P. and Homeowners programs are open to residents within

the Town’s Solid Waste Disposal District. Proof of residency is required. For more information, including a full list of what is accepted at these programs, visit www. oysterbaytown.com/ cleanup or call (516) 6775848.

or Salad (Tossed or Caesar)

ENTRÉE: Pasta, Chicken, Veal, Filet of

or Eggplant,

with Vegetable of the Day & Cheesecake or Cannoli

Oyster Bay Named Best Regional Harbor In America

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Town Board are thrilled to announce that Oyster Bay Harbor has been designated as ‘Best Harbor’ winner for the Mid-Atlantic region by the US Harbors organization for 2024.

“US Harbors asked the

public to vote for their favorite harbor out of more than 1500 harbors, exemplifying where they had the most passion for where they live, boat and fish,” said Supervisor Saladino. “We are proud to continue many efforts to keep the vitality of our beautiful harbor, including

a highly successful shellfish management program with a soon-tobe expanded hatchery that produces millions of clam and oyster seedlings annually. Working with environmental partners on a variety of initiatives to protect our harbor, we will continue these initiatives

to help naturally clean our waterways, protect our shoreline and filter local waters while repopulating shellfish.”

Started by US Harbors in 2019, the ‘Best Harbor in the U.S.’ contest allows users to vote on their favorite of over 1,500 coastal and Great Lakes

harbors from March to May of each year. U.S. Harbors notes that the contest ‘truly reflects the pride and passion people feel for their local coastal communities.’

“The protection of our natural assets is a high priority for our Town Board, and we will continue our vast efforts

to protect the quality and resiliency of our waters,” said Supervisor Saladino. “We thank U.S. Harbors for this great honor and all who supported Oyster Bay Harbor as the best midAtlantic regional harbor!”

‘Best

Members of Woman’s Club of Farmingdale Attend International Convention

The 2024 General Federation of Women’s Clubs, Inc. (GFWC) 55th Annual International

Convention was held recently in Chicago, IL. Women’s clubs from around the nation, as

well as the world, came together once again to live their volunteer spirit and discuss action issues

for projects, advocacy & training to make the world a better, safer place while meeting old & new “sisters.

At the “A Night at the Diamond Club” Gala, the members of the Illinois Women’s Club turned out in force to showcase their GFWC spirit in their 1920’s best, as did many club women from a diversity of states and countries, including from New York, the Women’s Club of Farmingdale (WCF) members Past President Barbara Hoerner, President Lynda Leone, Linda Kreussling, Tina Diamond and Vicky Impollonia. President Leone, as the NYS Leads representative, carried in one of the ceremonial flags. The Installation

Ceremony, which occurs every two years, serves as the official transfer of leadership from one administration to another. The gavel and pin were passed to a new International GFWC President, Suellen Brazil, from Alabama. Suellen pledged to dutifully serve GFWC and proudly shared her Administration’s platform to increase Membership, Build Strategic Partnerships, and Launch a Brand New GFWC Online Learning Program. The Convention included three days of workshops, luncheons, business meetings & gala dinners concluding with the installation banquet of the new GFWC Intl President, Suellen Brazil, and her 2024-

2026 Administration. This purple gala (purple decorations and table settings) is in honor of the newest GFWC affiliate organization, the Alzheimer’s Association. Many clubs received awards for various programs, including the WCF for their ”Beads of Courage Project” and for membership growth.

Beads of Courage is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to improving the quality of life for children and teens coping with serious illness, their families, and the clinicians who care for them. Every Beads of Courage® program integrates the use of beads, the earliest art form known to humans, as visible, tangible symbols of human experiences that need and deserve to be expressed. Every time a bead is given courage is honored, suffering is alleviated, resilience is strengthened, and the experience of human caring is affirmed.

A Wonderful, Patriotic Party was enjoyed by all at the Farmingdale Adult Day Care Center recently, including the seasonal choir made up of performers from St. Kilian’s Choir, Community Members, Retired FSD Fine Arts Director Rita Padden and her husband Tom and members of the Woman’s Club of Farmingdale. In addition, at this event, several day care members also joined in the singing of well-loved patriotic songs. But the Star of the Show was Hank, a WWII veteran. After receiving a special acknowledgement from Day Care Director Mike, Hank spoke to the guests about his war experiences. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, HANK!

Submitted by Maria Ortolani, WCF Publicity Chair

L-R: Barbara Hoerner, Tina Diamond, Linda Kreussling, Vicky Impollonia, Lynda Leone

WCF Pres. Lynda Leone with flag New 2024-2026 GFWC Administration

The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) recently awarded Ten $1000 scholarships to ten graduating students from across Long Island. Also, for the second year in a row a Pat DeRosa Memorial Scholarship was awarded in memory of LIMEHOF inductee Pat DeRosa.

Cooper Arbisi (Massapequa, NY, Massapequa High School)

Stephen Buff (Center Moriches, NY, Center Moriches High School, Flute)

Cody Chelune (Levittown, NY, Island Trees High School, Vocal, Tenor)

Jocelyn Chiu (Albertson, NY, Herricks High School, Instrument: Harp)

Giuliana Gallone (Kings Park, NY, Kings Park High School, Vocal/Bass Clarinet, Guitar & Piano)

Dara Gordon (Dix Hills, NY, Commack High School Vocal/Musical Theater)

Emily Helbock (Sayville, NY, Sayville High School, Instrument: French Horn/Piano)

Ryan Loughlin (Farmingdale, NY, Farmingdale High School, Vocal, Bass/Baritone, Cello/Piano)

Aidan Passaro (Mt. Sinai, NY, Mt. Sinai High School, Vocal, Tenor/Piano)

Julian Zuzzolo (Sea Cliff, NY, North Shore High School, Percussion)

Pat DeRosa Scholarship Winner

Peter Hoss (Greenlawn, NY, Harborfields High School, Tenor Saxophone)

“We are thrilled to award these scholarships to such talented and dedicated young musicians,” said Tom Needham, LIMEHOF’s Educational Programs Director.

“Supporting the next generation of music students as they embark on their college journeys is at the heart of our mission. These scholarships not only recognize their hard work and passion but also reinforce our commitment to nurturing musical talent and education within our community. We can’t wait to see what these young people will accomplish in their musical careers.”

This is the first year that LIMEHOF has expanded its scholarships to include not only music but also the performing arts. This also marks the largest number of scholarships awarded in a single year since the program began.

LIMEHOF has awarded tens of thousands of scholarships to Long Island high school students since its inception. The students submit applications that are judged by LIMHOF’s education committee, chaired by board member Tom Needham. This year had a record number of applications received. Students from schools in Queens and Brooklyn are eligible to apply in addition to those from Nassau and Suffolk Counties. For more information about LIMEHOF’s scholarships and educational programs visit https://www.limusichalloffame.org/scholarshipsgrants/

Insurance Tips And Information

Article provided by Ken Marcus and Mitchell Barber

Who Needs Life Insurance?

Let’s talk about the most thrilling topic ever: life insurance. Alright, maybe it’s not thrilling, but stick with me. Life insurance is like a safety net for your loved ones. If you’ve got a family, they depend on you. What happens if you suddenly take a permanent vacation? Life insurance ensures they’re not left scrambling to pay the bills.

“But I’m young and healthy!” you say. Great! That means your premiums will be lower. Think of it as getting a discount for being awesome. Life insurance is more affordable than

you think. For the price of a fancy coffee a day, you can secure your family’s future.

And let’s be honest, none of us are getting out of here alive. We buy insurance for our cars, homes, and even our phones. Shouldn’t your life be on that list too? Protect your loved ones from financial stress. After all, it’s the least you can do for them when you’re no longer around to do the dishes. So, who needs life insurance? Pretty much everyone who loves someone.

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July Is National Blueberry Month

Art League Of Long Island Launches Summer Pre-College Portfolio Program For Aspiring Artists

The Art League of Long Island is excited to announce its Annual Summer Pre-College Portfolio Program, an immersive art experience designed for dedicated high school students. This innovative program aims to equip young artists with the skills and creative strategies necessary to produce impressive works of visual art, which are essential for college and university art program applications.

The Summer PreCollege Portfolio Program this year offers three intensive sessions:

· Session 1: This session is already in progress.

media and alternative materials

· Interior Perspectives: Ink and watercolor

· Skeletal Studies: Pastel

· Observational Painting

· Cubism Portraits

Introducing new this year, a one-week session, where students will focus exclusively on figure drawing, mastering both short and long poses while exploring different mediums.

What is so special about them? Well, to begin with, these berries are grown throughout a good percentage of the United States. Over 90% of all of the blueberries in the world are produced in our country, in thirtyfive states. And the nutritional value of blueberries cannot be beat by any other fruit or vegetable. Blueberries are full of antioxidants, which have been scientifically proven to help reduce the risk of certain cancers and heart disease. They are also excellent sources of vitamins A and C, as well as potassium, folic acid, and fiber. Plus, they are low in calories-one cup of berries is only about 80 calories. And were you aware that blueberries are virtually fatfree, cholesterol-free, and sodium-free?

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· Session 2: July 30August 9, Tuesday to Friday, 10 am - 3 pm

· Session 3: August 13August 16, Tuesday to Friday, 10 am - 3 pm The program is structured to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the portfolio development process. Participants will learn the goals and techniques of creating a collegeready portfolio through individual and group critiques, technical skill development, and compositional strategy workshops.

On the first day of class, students are expected to bring their strongest art pieces for a “portfolio so far” critique. Additionally, they should bring 5-7 well-loved objects for observational studies. All participants must submit a completed Medical Form before the start of their session.

During the two-week sessions, students will engage in a variety of studio projects, including:

· Figure Drawing: Charcoal

· Found Object Sculpture: Mixed

Throughout these sessions, students will have the opportunity to showcase their work in the Pre-College Portfolio Development Exhibition, held at the Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery throughout the Program, ending on August 17, 2023. There will be a closing exhibition reception that will take place from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. This year’s participants in the program will be join us from Dix Hills, Lloyd Harbor, East Norwich, Northport, East Northport, Centerport, Bellmore, West Islip, and Huntington.

Instructor

The program will be led by Stephanie Folk, a seasoned artist and educator with a BFA from Syracuse University and an MS in Art Administration from Drexel University.

Stephanie has extensive experience in the NYC gallery industry and has been teaching portfolio development for many years. She is currently an AP and Studio Arts teacher at North Shore Hebrew Academy HS and has previously served as an adjunct professor at the University of Tampa. Stephanie is actively involved in the Huntington art community, organizing monthly figure drawing nights and offering private lessons for college art portfolio preparation. Follow her on Instagram @slysartandstuff for updates on her work and upcoming exhibitions. About The Art League of Long Island The Art League of Long Island is a not-for-profit organization, established in 1955, dedicated to broadening public access to the arts and enhancing the quality of life for Long Islanders through the visual arts. The League offers a wide range of classes, workshops, and exhibitions for artists of all ages and abilities. For more information or to register for the Summer Pre-College Portfolio Program, please visit www.artleagueli.org or contact the Art League of Long Island at 631462-5400.

KEN MARCUS