The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) recently awarded Ten
to ten graduating students from across Long Island. Ryan Loughlin (Farmingdale, NY, Farmingdale High
Vocal, Bass/ Baritone, Cello/Piano) was one of those recipients. LIMEHOF has awarded tens of thousands of scholarships to Long Island high school students since its inception. For more information about LIMEHOF’s scholarships and educational programs visit https://www.limusichalloffame.org/scholarshipsgrants/
“A Farmingdale Minute” Presented By WCF Member & Day Care Volunteer, Rosemary Emigholz
Recently, on a warm summer evening on the Farmingdale Village Green, WCF member, Rosemary Emigholz, presented what for many years now has been called, “A Farmingdale Minute.” Rosemary’s presentation centered on the support and activities provided by the Farmingdale Adult Day Care Center, where Rosemary has been a volunteer for many years.
The Farmingdale Adult Day Care Center is a nonprofit interfaith service providing support for the elderly. The organization was founded in 1995 and is a cooperative of Farmingdale United Methodist Church, St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church, St. Kilian’s Roman Catholic Church and St. Luke’s Lutheran Church.
A typical day at Farmingdale Adult Day Care begins with a morning meet and greet. A name badge is affixed to each participant. Soon after everyone is settled, a staff member or volunteer will proceed to engage members with a game, craft project, or table talk.
At 10:20 am the participants are assisted across the room to a seat in the activity area. A staff member or volunteer leads
the participants in a series of word games or cognitive puzzles. Other staff members and volunteers assist the clients by giving clues or hints to the games or puzzles. Following the games and puzzles a staff member or volunteer leads group exercise. Group exercise consists of range of motion, stretching, and hand/eye coordination. Volunteers engage and encourage everyone to participate.
Exercise is followed by a Hot Topics. This entails reading appropriate newspaper articles to the group and encouraging group discussion on those topics. After Hot Topics all members are separated into small groups based on their cognitive level, called Motivate the Minds. A volunteer or staff member will facilitate a group of 3-4 members. Motivate the Minds consist of, but not limited too, Jenga, card games, group discussions, scrabble, trivia questions, board games, and puzzles.
Lunch is served at twelve thirty. Delicious and nutritious hot lunches are provided through the services of Daleview Nursing Home.
At 1:30 pm a scheduled
event takes place. This may be entertainment (sing-a-longs, reminiscing, musicians, lecturers or other outside entertainment), arts therapy, pet therapy (a supervised visit to the center by a furry friend), intergenerational activities, visits by local elementary schools, or playing a game as a group (bean bag toss, bowling, pizza game, etc.), or celebrating a birthday. All scheduled events are listed on our bi-weekly calendar.
After entertainment, craft projects, pet therapy, etc. are over, a snack is served. To finish out the day at FADC, a light activity will be conducted. Activities could be trivia, word games, name that tune, or ball toss. During this time, clients may need assistance with clothing and preparing to go home.
For more information, office hours are MondayFriday, 10AM-4PM, Phone: 516-293-8928. They are located at the Farmingdale Catholic Center (corner of Morton St. and Garity Place), 1 Morton Street, Farmingdale, NY 11735
Submitted by Maria Ortolani, WCF Publicity Chair
Roll Up Your Sleeves To Save Lives Senator Martinez Urges Donations To
Address Critical Shortage Of Type O Blood
New York State Senator Monica R. Martinez is urging Long Islanders to “roll up their sleeves” in order to save lives.
This follows an urgent call from the New York Blood Center (NYBC) for donations of type O+ and O- blood. According to the NYBC, there is currently a dangerous shortage affecting local hospitals, reflecting a troubling national trend with reported shortages of Type O blood across the U.S. The current inventory of type O blood is at its lowest since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Further complicating this shortage is a recent surge in blood usage. In the past several days, 7 massive transfusion protocols (MTPs) have occurred across the region. MTPs involve administering 10 or more units of blood to
a patient within 24 hours but can often require 50 or more lifesaving blood products per patient, placing tremendous strain on the blood supply.
Type O+ is the most common blood type, representing nearly 40% of the U.S. population. Type O- is the universal blood type and is commonly used in emergency settings. A shortage of both types, both locally and nationally, poses serious concerns for our healthcare system, and the need for donors is critical.
In addition, the region continues to struggle with the challenges that often accompany the summer months. Seasonal travel, school breaks, and a rise in traumatic accidents during the summer months often strain the blood supply and leads to shortages. NYBC is calling on all individuals
with Type O blood to make an immediate donation.
“As Long Island faces a critical shortage of type O blood, I urge residents to help save lives by donating as soon as possible,” said Senator Martinez. “Having an adequate supply of blood products during medical emergencies can make the difference between life and death. Be a lifesaver— make a donation today.” NYBC hosts daily blood drives and operates 19 area donor centers to reach donors and meet local hospital needs. Blood donors can give every 56 days, and platelet donors can give twice per month.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently lifted several blood donor eligibility restrictions. To view current eligibility guidelines, visit nybc.org or call 800.688.0900.
Residents Invited To Submit Photos For Town Publications
Oyster Bay Town Councilman Tom Hand invites residents to submit photos taken in the Town of Oyster Bay to be considered for future use in Town publications.
“We accept photos year-round submitted by our residents which depict people, places, community events and scenery throughout our Town,” said Councilman Hand. “We accept photos for the calendar, as well as other Town publications, including our website, social media pages and brochures.”
Councilman Hand noted that photos should be taken within the confines of the Town of Oyster Bay. Digital submissions are preferred, but high-quality photos may also be submitted. Emailed photos should be sent to photos@oysterbayny.gov. Printed photos can be submitted to the Town’s Public Information Office, 54
Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay NY 11771. Residents should make sure their name, address, phone number and brief description of the photo are included with their submission. The photographer is responsible for the correct spelling of the names and subjects in the photos, as well as notifying subjects they may appear in a Town publication.
WCF Member & Day Volunteer Rosemary Emigholz
Town Of Oyster Bay’s
2024 Music Under The Stars & Movies By Moonlight
Concerts begin at 8:00 PM unless otherwise noted. No seating prior to 4:00 PM. Pre-movie activities begin at 6:00 PM. Movies begin at sundown. There are no rain facilities. All shows will be held outdoors, weather permitting. For additional information call 797-7925, visit www.oysterbaytown.com or like us on Facebook @TOWNOFOYSTERBAY
CONCERT SERIES SPONSORS:
Steel Equities, Gold Coast Studios, Extreme Auto Body, Action Auto Wreckers, Complete Basement Systems, The Gucciardo Law Firm, Catholic Health St. Joseph Hospital, Ridgewood Savings Bank and Moe’s Southwest Grill
MOVIE SERIES SPONSORS:
Steel Equities, Gold Coast Studios, Extreme Auto Body, Action Auto Wreckers, Complete Basement Systems, Webster Bank, Northwell Health’s Plainview & Syosset Hospitals, The Gucciardo Law Firm, Long Island Speech, Zorn’s of Bethpage, Moe’s Southwest Grill and Royal Events Princess Parties Media support by: News12 Long Island, KJOY 98.3, WHLI 104.7 FM, WALK 97.5, THE SHARK 94.3, THE WOLF 103.1
Calling all artists! Showcase your talent at Farmingdale’s 13th Annual Art in the Park Exhibit, Show & Sale on Sunday,
September 15th, 11 am – 3 pm, on the Village Green. It is free to exhibit artwork (must register in advance) and attend. Ribbons will
be awarded, first, second, third place and honorable mention.
Join legendary Long Island artist Elaine Faith
Jones Beach 95th Anniversary Celebration
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce the Jones Beach 95th Anniversary Celebration, a two-day celebration happening Saturday, August 3 and Sunday, August 4, 2024 from 11:00am to 8:00pm. This event will be held near the East Bathhouse and Central Mall.
The Jones Beach 95th Anniversary Celebration will feature family friendly entertainment and education throughout the two days. Family friendly magic shows will be
performed by Adrenaline Entertainment on 8/3 and Magic of Amore on 8/4. Jester Jim will entertain guests with a roaming juggling act to be seen throughout the boardwalk. Face painting will be available for children provided by Adrenaline Entertainment. Lawn games for all to enjoy will be set up and an inflatable slide and inflatable obstacle course will be available for children to enjoy. Jones Beach
“Through the Decades” displays will be available for guests to read, view, and learn about the rich 95-year history of Jones Beach State
Park.
Corporate sponsorship booths include Cox Media Long Island [106.1 WBLI / 102.3 WBAB] and AARP. All event activities and entertainment are free. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase. A $10 vehicle use fee will be in effect on both dates of the event.
Thompson and other amazing Long Island artists. Visit the Village website community events page, or stop by Village Hall for the
artist application/details. The event is planned by the Farmingdale Cultural Arts Committee. Rain date is September 22nd.
Farmingdale
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 saw a record 84 million visits in 2023. For more information on any of these recreation areas, visit parks.ny.gov, download the free NY State Parks Explorer app or call 518.474.0456. Join us in celebrating our Centennial throughout 2024, and connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter) and the OPRHP Blog.
PUBLISHER
Jeff Lambert
ASSISTANT TO THE PUBLISHER
CIRCULATION & DISTRIBUTION
Joe Lambert
Edward Rodriguez
Patty Franks ADMINISTRATION
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Josh Marlowe
MANAGING
EDITOR
Felicia Edwards
MARKETING MANAGER
Noelle Lambert
Teri Tinkler
Diana Lambert
Dorrine Lambert
GRAPHIC DESIGNERS
Victoria Kokolakis
Stephan Schulze
PROOFREADING
Kerry Mastrobuoni
ACCOUNT
EXECUTIVES
Carol Link
Bob Liquorie
Nicole Sims
Kim Volz
Bonnie Schifano
Lucille Moran
Terry Rydyzynski
Noelle Lambert
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INFORMATION:
ELAINE FAITH THOMPSON - Legendary Artist Elaine Faith Thompson
Village Green, 361 Main Street.
Photos courtesy of Marketing Masters NY
FARMINGDALE 2023 ART IN THE PARK - Greg Girgenti (art competition judge) and Fran Rotundo (Farmingdale Cultural Arts Committee member) with the winners of last years Art in the Park.
AUGUST HAPPENINGS
SATURDAY & SUNDAY
AUGUST 3 & 4
11:00AM-8:00PM
JONES BEACH
95TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce the Jones Beach 95th Anniversary Celebration, a two-day celebration. This event will be held near the East Bathhouse and Central Mall. For more information, visit parks.ny.gov, download the free NY State Parks Explorer app or call 518-474-0456.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 6
7:00PM
REPUBLIC AIRPORT COMMISSION (RAC) MEETING
Due to a scheduling conflict, the Republic Airport Commission (RAC) meeting that was to be held on Tuesday August 13th, has been re-scheduled for Tuesday, August 6th at 7:00pm. The meeting will take place at: Republic Airport Main Terminal 7150 Republic Airport, Room 201, Farmingdale. For the latest RAC meeting information, please visit www.republicairport.net .
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7
7:30PM-9:30PM
OWL PROWL WEDNESDAY
Visit Sweetbriar to meet and learn about some of their resident owls. Embark on a walk into the darkness to enjoy the night and call some owls. Wear bug spray and bring a flashlight. *Must have tickets to attend this event. No walk
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
ins permitted* Open to families with children ages 5y and up.
Sweetbriar Nature Center - ECSS 62 Eckernkamp Drive in Smithtown. For more information, please call 631-979-6344
THURSDAY, AUGUST 8
5:00 PM
FARMINGDALE MUSIC ON MAIN 2024
Sponsored by the Farmingdale Village Merchants Association. Music & Fun Along Main St. , between Prospect St & So Front St. For more information, please call 516-249-0093
SATURDAY, AUGUST 10
8:00 PM
IAC CONCERT IN THE PARK
Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of NYS Parks At Heckscher State Park in East Islip. For more information, call 631-888-3525, Isliparts.org
SATURDAY & SUNDAY
AUGUST 10 & 11
Saturday 1OAM-9:30PM
Sunday 10AM-5PM
PAUMANAUKE POW WOW
The Paumanauke Native American Festival Inc., the Babylon Citizens Council on the Arts, and The Town of Babylon present Paumanauke Pow Wow at Tanner Park in Copiague. Audience participation, Traditional Drums, Native Food, Dance Competitions, Quality Traders. For more information, please call BACCA Arts Center 631-587-3696
SUNDAY, AUGUST 11
11:00AM- 4:00PM
SPIRIT OF SUMMER ART FESTIVAL
Proudly hosted by the Spirit of Huntington, Long Island's Largest Non-Profit Art Festival. A day of fine art, community networking, food & dessert, raffles, games, activities and music! Rain Date: August 18th • FREE Admission. Located at 2 Melville Rd. N. in Huntington Station. For more information, please call 631-470-9620
MONDAY, AUGUST 12
7:00PM
LIGHTS OF HOPE
REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY
To honor loved ones lost to an overdose. YES Community Counseling Center’s Annual Lights of Hope Remembrance Ceremony is being held on Monday, August 12, 2024. The ceremony will be held at YES Community Counseling Center’s Levittown office located at 152 Center Lane. For more information, contact Kathleen Coletta, LCSW (516) 799-3203 x127 or email at kcoletta@ yesccc.org
MONDAY, AUGUST 12 -16
9:30AM- 12:30PM
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Community United Methodist Church is hosting a Vacation Bible School for ages 4-11. Children must be potty trained. $10 per child. CUMC is located at 100 Park Blvd. in Massapequa. For more information, or to register, please call 516-541-7008, or email: MASSAPCUMC@aol.com.
Baked Ziti
Meat Lasagna
Baked Manicotti
Baked Stuffed Shells
Baked Cheese Ravioli
Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce
Penne with Butter Sauce
Penne with Garlic & Oil
Penne alla Vodka served in a pink, cream sauce
Spaghetti with Meatballs pasta topped with our homemade meatballs
Spaghetti with Sausage
Penne with Meat Sauce
Spaghetti Carbonara bacon, peas and onions in a white cream sauce
Fettucine Alfredo served in a white cream sauce
Rigatoni Bolognese ground beef & veal with tomato sauce, onions, peas, herbs & a touch of cream
Rigatoni Buttera sausage & spinach, topped with fresh mozzarella in garlic & oil
Chicken Parmigiana fried chicken cutlet, baked with mozzarella and tomato sauce
Chicken alla Vodka Parmigiana fried chicken cutlet, baked with mozzarella and vodka sauce
Chicken Francese lightly battered, lemon, white wine & butter
Chicken Marsala lightly battered with mushrooms & marsala wine sauce
Chicken Sorrentino sliced chicken, eggplant, melted mozzarella, served in a brown demi-glace
Eggplant Parmigiana fried eggplant, baked with mozzarella & tomato sauce
Eggplant Rollatini
ricotta, mozzarella and tomato sauce
Sausage, Peppers & Onions
All Served With Penne Pasta
The 42nd Annual Paumanauke Pow-Wow
The Paumanauke Native American Festival Inc., The Babylon Citizens Council on the Arts (BACCA), and the Town of Babylon proudly present the 42nd Paumanauke Pow-Wow on Saturday, August 10, 2024 and Sunday, August 11, 2024 at Tanner Park in Copiague, located on Long Island’s Great South Bay.
This two-day, familyfriendly festival of Native American culture features Indigenous dance and dance competitions, traditional drums, native foods, and plenty of audience participation. Through an exhibition of Native American art, music and dance, the Paumanauke Pow-Wow brings these traditions to visitors in a beautiful setting at Tanner Park. Native
American artists, artisans and craftspeople will display their goods for sale.
Admission (at the gate): Adults $10, Seniors (60+) $5, Teens 12-16 $5, Children under 12 - FREE. Rain or Shine. Bring a lawn chair.
Saturday, August 10th 10am-9:30pm Grand Entry: 12 Noon & 7pm
Sunday, August 11th
10am-5pm
Grand Entry: 12 Noon
For more information, please contact Liz Mirarchi at info@ babylonarts.org.
The Babylon Citizens Council on the Arts is a not-for-profit arts organization bringing theater, music, fine arts and cultural events to the residents of the Town of Babylon, NY. Please
visit our website at www. babylonarts.org for a complete listing of our programs and events, or to find information about becoming a member.
BACCA’s programs are made possible in part with public funds from the National Endowment for the Arts, the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature, the County of Suffolk, County Executive Ed Romaine and the Suffolk County Legislature, the Town of Babylon, Supervisor Rich Schaffer, the Town of Babylon Local Development Corporation (LDC), the Lindenhurst Business Improvement District, and from membership and private contributions.
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
“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
- 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; oilbased 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.
recharge systems can work its way down to the aquifer or our waterways.”
Homeowners Cleanup Days – Saturday, 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 required - oil, 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, 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.
NEIGHBOR NEWSPAPERS SERVICE
Great Meals Start With Waffles
Breakfast foods may be most often enjoyed in the morning, but many are delicious at any time of the day. Pancakes, waffles and even omelets can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch or dinner, making them each worthy of addition to your culinary repertoire.
Waffles are a diverse breakfast food. Waffles are tasty as a standalone, but they can be made even more delicious with some toppings or sides.
No matter the meal, having a versatile waffle recipe base can be the springboard to delicious dishes. Enjoy this recipe for “Belgian-Style Waffles,” courtesy of Land O Lakes®.
Directions:
1. Combine flour, sugar baking powder and salt in bowl; mix well.
2. Combine milk, melted butter, eggs and vanilla in another bowl; mix well. Stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients.
3. Cook batter in Belgian waffle maker according to manufacturer’s directions. Serve warm with butter and maple syrup, or desired toppings.
Note: Belgian waffles can be made savory by serving with fried chicken and a spicy jam.
Belgian-Style Waffles
8 waffles
2 1⁄4 cups all-purpose flour
1⁄2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
3⁄4 teaspoon salt
1 1⁄2 cups milk
1 cup Land O Lakes® butter, melted
3 large Land O Lakes® eggs, slightly beaten
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
The Grading System For Maple Syrup
Maple syrup is a sugary staple of breakfast foods and desserts made primarily from the sap of the sugar maple species of maple trees. Syrup production involves a process of tapping the trees, collecting the sap, evaporating the water, and filtering the syrup to the final product. Maple syrup production is dependent on nature and the weather during the sugaring season, which is why maple syrups vary in color and taste. Maple syrup made early in the season is generally light in color and more delicate in flavor. Maple syrup made towards the end of the season is dark and rich. These disparities are why syrups are categorized into “grades.”
Before 2014, pure maple syrup was graded using three letters: A (light), B (dark) and C (very dark). Perhaps stemming from the grading system used in schools, people mistakenly thought A syrup was of better quality than C syrup. However, the only differences in maple syrup grades came down to color and taste — the quality and purity was identical across the grades. Therefore, Vermont, the state that produces the most maple syrup in the United States, adopted less confusing guidelines for maple syrup grading. All syrups would be lettered “A,” but more descriptive coloring names and flavors would be added. This system eventually was adopted by the USDA in 2015 and across Canada, and is as follows:
• Grade A Golden Color/Delicate Taste Maple Syrup
• Grade A Amber Color/Rich Taste Maple Syrup
• Grade A Dark Color/Robust Taste Maple Syrup
• Grade A Very Dark Color/Strong Taste Maple Syrup
The lighter the color and flavor the more ideal for pancakes, waffles and ice cream toppings. Grade A Dark Color lends itself to meat glazes, cookies and brewing. The darkest grade is usually reserved for commercial manufacturing purposes, such as in baked goods and sauces.
Bay Community Oyster Garden Volunteers Wanted!
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.
