July 26, 2023 Farmingdale South

Ferro Foundation Powers Forward, Endows Clark Gillies Scholarship At Farmingdale State College

Celebrating Life And Legacy Of NY Islanders Hockey Legend And LI Icon

Farmingdale State College

(FSC) announced it has been awarded a $25,000 gift from the Ferro Foundation, which will support FSC students as well as increased recruitment and retention efforts for the College, beginning in Fall 2023.

The scholarship was established with funding secured by the Ferro Foundation through the Clark Gillies Foundation, in honor and memory of the many contributions National Hockey League (NHL) legend Clark Gillies made to Long Island, both on and off the ice.

“We are enormously grateful to receive this wonderful, studentfocused gift,” said John S. Nader, PhD, President of Farmingdale State College. “It is a genuine reflection of the selfless spirit shared

by two exceptional Long Islanders: Sal Ferro, an exemplary alum and remarkable citizen, and Clark Gillies, a charismatic force of greatness in the NHL, in our community and among his family and friends.”

Founded by FSC Alumnus Sal Ferro ‘84, former Alure Home Improvements’ President and CEO and now Town of Huntington Councilman, the Ferro Foundation is a non-profit corporation established in 2017 to help Long Islanders in need, with a focus on students, seniors, and veterans. Its mission is to make a lasting and positive difference in the lives of deserving Long Islanders in need, while inspiring others to do the same.

Known as “The Power Forward,” Clark Gillies was

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a Hockey Hall of Famer and four-time Stanley Cup champion with the New York Islanders. In early 2022, he passed away suddenly at

age 67. He is remembered by many as a friend to everyone, a tower of strength on the ice, and a pillar of the Long Island community.

Gillies was committed to the region both during his playing career and after. He began The Clark Gillies Foundation, a non-profit organization developed to help children who are physically, developmentally, or financially challenged. Its goal is to improve their quality of life; and 100 percent of its proceeds go directly to people in need.

“Over the years, Clark has helped so many. He has been a role model and inspiration for me. He taught me so much about the giving spirit and social responsibility,” said Ferro, who is also a member of the Farmingdale College Foundation Board of Directors. “It means so much to me to set up a scholarship in Clark’s name for Farmingdale State College.”

Looking ahead, the Ferro

Foundation plans to grow the Clark Gillies Scholarship into a $50,000 endowment in the coming years. This is the second endowed scholarship and third gift funded by the Ferro Foundation with the Farmingdale College Foundation. In May 2021, the Ferro Foundation made a $50,000 contribution to create The Ferro Family Scholarship supporting Farmingdale Business students. In 2019, Ferro established a fund to help FSC students purchase textbooks.

To show your support for FSC and the Clark Gillies Foundation, like Sal and the Ferro Foundation, visit the Farmingdale Fund giving page. Gifts to the Farmingdale Fund are immediately put to work to sustain the critical needs of FSC students.

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FARMINGDALE STATE COLLEGE - Left to Right: Matt Colson, VP for Development, FSC; Sal Ferro; Dr. John Nader, President of Farmingdale State College; Emily Tyree, The Ferro Foundation. Photo courtesy of FSC

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 x211 or send events to nataliealmeida@longislandmediagroup.com

THURSDAY, JULY 27

7:15PM-10:30PM

PAMS & JAMS JINGO!

A spin on traditional bingo where bingo balls are replaced with music beats. Held at the Constantino Brumidi Lodge Tickets are $30 per person. For more information call Pat at 631-922-0225 or Karen at 631-943-9113.

1:00PM-2:00PM

SENIOR SCAMS

Presented by Senior Services of North America, learn the danger signs and avoid being scammed at Freeport Memorial Library. Register online at freeportibrary.info, by phone at 516-379-3274, or in person at the ASK Desk.

2:00PM-3:30PM

CROSSWORD PUZZLE FANS

Presented by Librarians Christopher Bisonette and Kevin Denson. Put on your thinking caps and help them complete a giant crossword puzzle at the Freeport Memorial Library. Register online at freeportibrary.info, by phone at 516-379-3274, or in person at the ASK Desk.

6:30PM-8:30PM

MUSIC BEHIND THE BARN

Hallockville Museum Farm announces “Music Behind the Barn,” a series of free outdoor concerts at the historic farm homestead. Guests must bring their own chairs or blanket for seating, and picnics are welcome. No registration required! Visit hallockville.org for more information.

SATURDAY, JULY 29

9:00AM-12:00PM

BEACH CLEAN UP

The Atlantic Marine Conservation Society and the Town of Hempstead are partnering to host a community beach clean-up at Lido Beach Town Park. Volunteers are able to sign up for a 1.5-hour time slot. Please email response@amseas.org if you have any questions.

9:00AM-3:00PM

THRIFT SHOP/YARD SALE

New and gently used women’s, men’s and children’s clothing and shoes as well as home goods. Something for everyone! Thrift Shop Special Event Of "Pack A Bag" ($5) Held at St. Patrick's Church in Deer Park. For more information please call 631-242-7530.

10:00AM-2:00PM

FOOD DRIVE

St. Peter’s By The Sea Episcopal Church and South Shore University Hospital will be holding a food drive at the Bay Shore Stop & Shop on Saturday, July 29. All donations will go to the church’s food pantry, The Pantry at St. Peter’s. For any questions call 631-665-0051 x157.

SUNDAY, JULY 30

12:00PM

HONEY BEE CLASS

Organics Today Farm in East Islip is hosting a Honey Bee Keeping Class July 30th starting at Noon. Come down for an educational class and learn all about honey bees. Call/Text 631-480-6497 for more information.

1:00PM

SCHOOL ROCKS BACKPACK

GIVEAWAY EVENT

Local families are invited to visit their nearest TCC store to pick up a backpack full of school supplies.

Backpacks are first come, first serve. Find a nearby TCC Backpack Giveaway event by visiting their website at locations.tccrocks.com.

Looking Ahead:

THURSDAY, AUGUST 3

7:00PM

SUMMER UNDER THE STARS POP CONCERT

The West Islip Symphony Orchestra presents Summer Under The Stars Pop Concert at West Islip Beach. Bring your own chairs. For more information call 631-661-8348 or visit westislipsymphony.org.

7:00PM

SUMMER BLAST SOCIAL NIGHT

Marconi Lodge #2232 Sons & Daughters of ITALY presents Summer Blast Social Night with ugly shorts contest. Full Buffet Dinner, includes beer, wine, soda, coffee and dessert. DJ Rick will provide music for dancing. $30 per person. Reservations required. Call John Spiezio at 632-206-1123.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 5

7:00PM

SHOW ME THE MONEY

Amityville Fire Department Hose #4 and Kiwanis Club of Amityville presents Show Me The Money at the Amityville Fire Department. 10 games for a chance to win big money! $10 admission includes appetizers, coffee, cake and one set of cards. To reserve a spot email amityvillekiwanis@gmail.com.

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All elementary schools in the Farmingdale School District hold special moving-up ceremonies at the end of each school

year. These graduation ceremonies allow us to celebrate our young scholars, ready to move on to the next chapter of their

Moving

Up Farmingdale School District Celebrates Fifth Graders

academic careers. We know they are well prepared to pursue their studies and extracurricular activities at Howitt Middle School.

Each school’s ceremony was well attended by family members, faculty, and district administrators, who supported the

students as they marked the conclusion of one chapter and looked forward to their next educational journey. We wish our

graduating fifth-grade Dalers a joyful summer and look forward to their first days at Howitt Middle School in September.

fifth-graders can’t believe their big day is finally here.

SALTZMAN EAST MEMORIAL - Saltzman East Memorial fifth-grade students gather before their moving-up ceremony.

2023 Sandcastle Contest To Be Held At Hither Hills State Park

New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce the 2023 Sandcastle Contest at Hither Hills State Park. The contest will be held each Thursday through August 31, 2023. Sand

sculptors may use sand, water, and any other natural materials native to the beach.

Prizes are provided by the Natural Heritage Trust, the program’s sponsor. Each week’s prizes will be awarded for the best

sculptors and castles in several categories.

Registration is held each Thursday 9:30AM at Hither Hills State Park Visitors Center. A $10.00 Vehicle Use Fee will be in effect.

Event Schedule:

Registration-9:30am Build Time-9:30 am10:30 am

Judging-10:30 am

Awards Ceremony-11:00 am -12pm

For further information, please call Hither Hills State Park at (631) 668-

2554.

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation oversees more than 250 parks, historic sites, recreational trails, golf courses, boat launches and more, which in 2022

were visited by record 79.5 million people. For more information on any of these recreation areas, call 518-474-0456 or visit www. parks.ny.gov, connect with us on Facebook, or follow on Instagram and Twitter.

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NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY - All smiles for these Northside Elementary fifth-grade students. Photo courtesy of the Farmingdale School District

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WOODWARD PARKWAY - A quick picture before taking the stage at Woodward Parkway’s fifth-grade Moving-Up Ceremony. Photo courtesy of the Farmingdale School District

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FUMC To Welcome Missionary

The Farmingdale United Methodist Church, 407 Main Street, will welcome the Rev. John Calhoun on Sunday, July 30, 2023, at 9:30AM. Rev. Calhoun has been a

missionary with the Board of Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church since 2000. He has served in Moscow for five years and in the Ukraine for eight years, and currently

serves as the pastor of the English-speaking United Methodist Church of Vienna, Austria. The community is invited to hear him share his experiences.

Pinelawn Memorial Park And Arboretum 6th Annual Ladybug Release Event

Join Pinelawn Memorial Park And Arboretum for its 6th Annual Ladybug Release event on Sunday, August 6th, as they demonstrate the use of integrated pest management to control a common pest, the Aphid. At this popular free kidfriendly event, Pinelawn explains how Aphids cause harm to the health of a variety of plant material and how we can control their

population by introducing their natural predator, the Lady Beetle (also known as the Ladybug).

This is a fun, hands-on event as guests release over 400,000 ladybugs in Pinelawn’s rose gardens. Each child can create a ladybug craft to take home and explain all they have learned.

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Pinelawn Memorial Park and Arboretum is located at 2030 Wellwood Avenue Farmingdale, NY 11735.

The event will be held at Pinelawn’s Rose Garden located at the Reception Office. When attending the event, enter the park through East Gate 3.

Families Anonymous Virtual Meetings

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Get Ready For Summer Events In

Downtown Farmingdale Village

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Summer fun heats up in Farmingdale Village with many free community events planned downtown. Visit the weekly Farmingdale Farmers Market by Schneiders Farm on Sundays, from 10am –2pm, On the Village Green through November 19th. Family fun for everyone! Enjoy a great summer tradition – The Village Pops directed by Brad DiMilo, return to perform their 41st season playing Concerts On The Village Green at the gazebo, on Wednesday evenings at 7:30 pm: July 26th and August 2nd. Bring chairs/blankets for seating.

Movie Nights On The Village Green return for the 2023 summer season on Tuesday evenings starting at dusk. Movie showings include: August 1st: The Bad Guys, August 8th: Lightyear, August 15th: Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile, and August 22nd: Sing 2. Bring chairs/blankets for seating.

Farmingdale Music On Main returns to downtown Farmingdale this summer for four nights with free music along Main Street: Thursday Nights: July 27th,

August 10th, and August 24th, on various stages from 5-9pm. Farmingdale Music

On Main is being organized by participating downtown Farmingdale Merchants, along with the Farmingdale Business Improvement District (BID). Music, Fun, Family, Friends … for all ages, including activities for the kids. Shop and Dine Local - al fresco, patio, open air dining, or inside. Discover the many great shops, clubs, eateries, two speakeasies, two breweries, downtown destination stores and shops. The Farmingdale merchants work together to provide great entertainment for the public to enjoy. Thank you to our sponsors: Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce, Priestley Chiropractic and Candy’s Jewelers. If interested in sponsoring Music On Main, contact Dave Saul, dave@ marketingmastersny.com. Main Street from Prospect St. to S Front Street will be closed to traffic on both sides of Conklin Street, a two-block area for Music On Main from 4 -10pm. www. farmingdalemusiconmain.

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Calling All Artists - the 12th Annual Farmingdale Art In The Park Show & Sale, On the Village Green is set for 9/17, 11 am - 3 pm; free to exhibit and attend. Join legendary artist Elaine Faith Thompson and other amazing Long Island artists. Visit the Village website community events page, or stop by Village Hall for the artist application/details. Stay tuned for “Sherwood On the Green,” Eastline Theatre performances of Robin Hood in mid-October, both events are planned by the Farmingdale Village Cultural Arts Committee.

Save the dates: The Kiwanis Club of Farmingdale plans a Summer Festival On the Village Green, 8/26 & 8/27; and also, the Annual Runners Edge Main Street Mile is set for 9/2, benefiting Companions in Courage Foundation.

Mayor Ralph Ekstrand said: “Summer in Farmingdale Village is a great time to enjoy many free outdoor events, stroll downtown, visit the weekly

farmers market, enjoy free Village Pops Concerts, Movies On the Green, and outdoor music and fun along Main Street at Farmingdale’s Music On Main, Art in the Park and more. We look forward to providing great, fun entertainment, downtown. Stroll Main Street and see what’s new, enjoy the music, dine, dance, celebrate summer”!

Most events are held On the Village Green, 361 Main Street, weather permitting. Shop and dine while downtown, enjoy the vast array of shops and eateries. Take the Train to Main in Farmingdale Village! To contact Farmingdale Village, call 516.249.0093, http://farmingdalevillage. com/, Facebook events page: www.facebook.com/ farmingdale11735. Village of Farmingdale - Voted Best Downtown - 2015 - 2018, 2020 – 2023 Best of Long Island!

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TOBAY Beach Named Best Beach On Long Island

Long Islanders Vote TOBAY To The Top Of Bethpage Federal Credit Union’s “Best Of LI” Rankings

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Town Board proudly announce that TOBAY Beach has been named the best beach on Long Island. TOBAY received the most votes from Long Islanders to achieve first place in Bethpage Federal Credit Union’s “Best of LI” contest.

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“The votes are in, and our beautiful TOBAY Beach has won Best of Long Island’s Award for Best Beach on Long Island! While it’s no surprise to the thousands who enjoy

TOBAY every summer, the facility was recognized for its pristine shoreline, family-friendly spray park and playgrounds, and top-notch restaurants, concessions and marina. A special thanks to the amazing Town of Oyster Bay Workforce –especially our lifeguards on duty protecting our swimmers – for making this achievement possible,” Supervisor Saladino said. Located just 4 miles east of historic Jones Beach on Ocean Parkway, TOBAY Beach is the Town of Oyster Bay’s premier south shore

summer destination. Once the backdrop for a Marilyn Monroe photoshoot, residents may choose to either enjoy the soothing sounds of the waves on the Atlantic Ocean beachside or bask in the calmer waters of the Great South Bay on the north side. This location features two restaurants with waterfront dining and entertainment options as well as several concessions for your refreshment. TOBAY Beach features a state-of-theart spray park with splash and play water features to keep the children

happy during the hot summer days. For boating enthusiasts, a 150+ slip seasonal transient marina offers a family-friendly environment complete with playgrounds, picnic tables, bathrooms, and concession stand.

For more information about Town of Oyster beaches, call the Town of Oyster Bay Department of Parks - Beaches Division at (516) 797-4110 or email beaches@oysterbay-ny.gov. Beaches are open to Town of Oyster Bay residents (and their guests) ONLY for the 2023 season.