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Finishing up The Argyle’s 2nd Season will be the hit musical Cabaret, which closed abruptly after just 4 performances in March of 2020 due to Covid-19. Cabaret will run September 17 – October 24, 2021. Launching the 2021-2022 season this November will be Elf The Musical for the Holiday Season (November 11, 2021 – January 2, 2022).

Additionally, kicking off 2022 will be the World Premiere of original musical Punk Rock Girl!, (January 20 – February 27, 2022), with book and co-arrangements by Long-Island’s own Tonynominated Joe Iconis and co-arrangements and orchestrations by Rob Rokicki. Next up is perennial favorite Mamma Mia! (March 17 – May 1, 2022), followed by rock & roll musical Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story (May 19 – June 26, 2022). Summer will bring Footloose The Musical (July 14 – August 28, 2022), and the season closes out with the Gershwin Film & Broadway classic, An American in Paris (September 15 – October 23, 2022).

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The three events, which took place on Saturday, August 7 and Sunday, August 8, were designed to teach Long Islanders of all ages about the great value of Ladybugs to the environment.

“One of the most beloved insects known for their beauty and as a bearer of good fortune, ladybugs are also one of nature’s greatest defenders of plant life,” said Fred Hoffmann, Pinelawn’s Grounds Supervisor.

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40 residents and their families were invited to take part in two sessions, with one specially designed for memory care residents.

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“We are so grateful for all the support through our first two years, and through the long 16-month ‘break’ we’ve endured since the curtain last went down here at The Argyle” shared Mark Perlman and Dylan Perlman. “We are thrilled to announce our 2021-22 Mainstage Season here at The Argyle. We invite you all to experience the magical, live theatrical entertainment being performed on our stage.”

They closed by stating, “Come join The Argyle Theatre family, and enjoy live, professional Equity theatre all year long!”

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Looking to host a birthday party at LI Live Steamers?

You can! Reservations must be made to reserve a birthday party with the LI Live Steamers, however there is no limit to how many people can attend. Attendees can bring their own food and/or cake (pizza parties are popular) and the organization provides picnic tables, that when sitting at you will have a great view of the action as multiple trains pass by! Rides are available to attendees of the party. Please call (631) 345-0499 for more information or to reserve your party today!

Want to volunteer? Long Island Live Steamers is in need of volunteer electricians, grounds-keepers, carpenters, signal maintainers and many other skilled individuals. Although, anyone willing to learn about the club’s operations and donate a little of their spare time to help out with various tasks is welcome!

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Being the new kid in school can be a tall order for youngsters. Children who change schools may face a host of challenges that studies suggest can affect both their social and academic development.

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Parental involvement at school can have a profound impact on children. The National Education Association notes that children whose parents are involved at school are more likely to perform academically than students whose parents are uninvolved.

In addition, such students are more likely to have good attendance and exhibit stronger social skills than children whose parents do not involve themselves in their children’s school.

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North Shore Animal League America Partners With Amelia Air Animal Rescue More Than 20 Dogs and Cats Rescued From South Carolina

North Shore Animal League America welcomed more than 20 animals flown to Long Island by animal rescue nonprofit Amelia Air. The plane touched down at Republic Airport in Farmingdale on Sunday around noon, on August 15th.

The aircraft was piloted by Dean Heisted, co-founder of Amelia Air Animal Rescue and flew dogs and cats rescued locally by North Shore Animal League America’s shelter partner Lakeside Animal Rescue in Orangeburg, SC. Also on the tarmac in New York was Petra Janney, co-founder of Amelia Air Animal Rescue.

This transport is the first of, what is hoped to be, many scheduled as part of the new Humane Relocation collaboration between Animal League America and Amelia Air. A major missing link for rural shelters when it comes to animal rescue is the ability to relocate animals from their often overcrowded shelters to

more populated areas with large numbers of potential adopters. North Shore Animal League America pioneered humane relocation programs, now utilized by many groups, enabling local shelters and rescue organizations to transport their adoptable animals to shelter partners.

Amelia Air connects that same missing link by flying pets direct to adopters and/ or to rescues who secure them foster placements and, eventually, loving, responsible homes.

During the month of August, North Shore Animal League America is waiving adoption fees on all felines (cats and kittens) for approved adopters.

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each animal is placed into a loving home. Our innovative programs provide education to reduce animal cruelty and advance standards in animal welfare.

We reach across the country to rescue animals from overcrowded shelters, unwanted litters, puppy mills, natural disasters and other emergencies and find them permanent, loving homes. www.animalleague. org.

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Inspired by the Heistad family’s Great Dane Amelia, who was rescued in an airplane, Amelia Air now flies pets to freedom on both coasts of the United States. ameliaair.org

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Finding productive ways for their children to fill their time has been an ongoing issue for parents since the pandemic began.

School-age children may not be going to school for full days, and many virtual learning programs also end around lunchtime, but a familiar local resource may be just what parents need to keep their kids occupied at home on weekday afternoons.

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• Online story time: In normal times, many libraries host in person story time sessions for young children. Many libraries have been unable to host in person story time since the start of the pandemic, but those same libraries may have transitioned to online story time.

For example, the New York Public Library in New York City hosts weekday story times through its website.

During such sessions, librarians read books, sing songs and even share literacy tips. An archive of story times is available at https://www. nypl.org/education/kids/ storytime, and many local libraries offer similar services. sessions: • Craft Some libraries even offer free craft projects

to members. Supplies can be picked up at the library on predetermined days of the week, and then families can work on the projects together at home or with other families through Zoom calls hosted by library employees. Parents can inquire with their local libraries to see if such programs are available in their communities.

• Academic support: Some local libraries even offer academic support, which can be especially valuable in the era of virtual learning when kids have little one-on-one time with their teachers. Tutoring services may be available via a local library, which also may supply supplemental materials like interactive learning tools that can bring lessons to life.

Local libraries can help families confront the academic and social challenges posed by the pandemic.

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Payments postmarked after August 31st cannot be accepted since the collection warrant will have expired. Those payments must be sent to the Nassau County Treasurer at 1 West Street, Mineola, New York 11501.

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Free Transportation Through ‘Ride United’ To And From Covid-19 Vaccine Appointments United Way of Long Island recently launched ‘Ride United’ to help local residents access transportation to receive the COVID-19 vaccine through the rideshare service Lyft. The program is part of United Way Worldwide’s Ride United Vaccine Access Campaign, which addresses unmet transportation needs for individuals and families.

Long Island residents participating in ‘Ride United’ receive 2 free Lyft rides (up to $25 each way) to and from vaccination appointments located in Nassau or Suffolk Counties. Riders must download the Lyft app on a supported device and have an active Lyft account.

“United Way of Long Island is committed to keeping our communities safe and healthy. Ride United removes barriers of transportation inequity, ensuring that any Long Islander seeking to get vaccinated can get to and from their appointment without cost,” said Theresa A. Regnante, President and CEO of United Way of Long Island.

Ride United expands upon the organization’s COVID-19 response efforts. United Way of Long Island has helped seniors, veterans and families receive emergency financial assistance, fresh groceries, PPE items and HEPA air purifiers to improve their health, well-being and financial security during

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If you or someone you know needs transportation to and from your COVID-19 vaccination appointment, visit www. unitedwayli.org/rideunited, or contact 211 Long Island by dialing 2-1-1, or outside of Nassau and Suffolk Counties dial 1-888-7747633, 7 days a week, or visit 211longisland. org.

About United Way of Long Island United Way of Long Island advances the common good, creating opportunities for a better life for all by focusing on the three key building blocks of education, financial stability and health. We recruit people and organizations that bring the passion, expertise and resources needed to get things done. LIVE UNITED® is a call to action for everyone to become part of the change. United Way of Long Island is part of a worldwide network spanning across 41 countries and territories, including more than 1,200 local organizations in the U.S. For more information about United Way of Long Island, please visit UnitedWayLI.org, or follow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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Back To School 3 Ways Educators Can Use Newspapers In The Classroom The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on communities across the globe. No individual, household or industry was unaffected by the pandemic, and the ripple effects of the virus may be felt for years to come.

Though many effects of the pandemic have been devastating, one unforeseen and potentially positive consequence of the spread of COVID-19 was a growing recognition of the invaluable role played by local newspapers. Responses to the virus and strategies regarding how to combat it varied greatly, and local newspapers were a go-to resource for citizens who wanted to learn about rules and regulations in their towns. For example, in England the Bishop’s Stortford Independent, a local weekly paper in Hertfordshire, experienced a significant monthly web audience growth during the pandemic. Prior to the global outbreak in January 2020, the paper’s monthly web audience was 260,000. By October, that number had spiked to 360,000, reflecting a growing need for local news outlets as readers across the globe sought to learn about the pandemic within their own communities and how local officials were responding to the threat posed by COVID-19.

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1. Employ newspapers when teaching current events.

Everyone was directly affected by the COVID-19 virus, making the story of the pandemic one of the most unique in modern history. Though children are often sheltered from global news stories about conflicts or economic crises, no such sheltering was possible during the pandemic, as kids were forced to learn from home and confront life with little or no access to extracurricular activities. Educators can show how local newspapers

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2. Utilize the newspapers when teaching ESL. Students who do not speak English at home or as their primary language can benefit greatly from their local newspapers.

It might be easy to learn how to say certain words in English, but reading them in a newspaper gives ESL students a chance to see the words they’ve learned in context. And because local newspapers feature sections on everything from news to sports to entertainment, ESL students are sure to find a few articles that appeal to their existing interests.

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Just like ESL students are bound to find something that interests them in the local newspapers, their Englishspeaking classmates are sure to find a recap of their favorite team’s most recent game or a review of the latest superhero movie or a local news story about their town to pique their interest. Students may not realize it, but they’re learning when reading such stories by developing their vocabularies, fine tuning their comprehension skills and catching up on current events.

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What Parents Can Do To Help Kids As The First Day Of Kindergarten Draws Near Children experience many firsts as they make their way through infancy and into childhood.

Parents often remember their child’s first word and the day they took their first step, as both are major milestones in youngsters’ lives.

One of the most memorable firsts children experience is their first day of kindergarten.

Though many youngsters now attend daycare and/ or preschool before beginning kindergarten, the first day of kindergarten is still something special for both children and their parents. As the big day approaches, children about to begin kindergarten may experience a range of emotions, including excitement, anticipation and even a little anxiety or nervousness. Parents can help their children manage such emotions by taking various steps to make the first day of kindergarten as fun as possible.

• Request a class list. Some schools may not provide a class list and some will. Parents who can access the class list can go over the list with their children before the start of school. Doing so can • Discuss activities with school officials, including lessen youngsters’ anxiety as they will no doubt recognize a few familiar names on the list. Knowing teachers. Some kids may not be nervous about going friends will be in class alongside them will no doubt to kindergarten, but might not be looking forward make kids more excited for their first day. to the end of summer. In such instances, reaching

out to teachers and/or other school officials to learn what kids will be doing in kindergarten can help. Discuss first-day and early-year activities with teachers and then share that information with kids.

Once kids learn how much fun they’ll be having in kindergarten, they might be less reluctant to say goodbye to summer.

• Let youngsters choose their clothes for the first day. When shopping for first-day-of-school attire, let kids choose their own outfits, explaining to them that the first day of kindergarten is a special day worthy of new clothes. Once the big day arrives, kids may forget their nerves and just be excited to get dressed and show off their new duds, especially if they’re wearing clothes they handpicked themselves.

• Attend a school orientation day. If your child’s school hosts a student/family orientation day, be sure to attend. Orientation will give kids a chance to see their classroom and meet fellow students as well as their teacher. That familiarity can calm kids’ nerves on the first day.

The first day of kindergarten is a milestone.

Parents can employ various strategies to calm any nerves kids may have as the big day approaches.

Back To School Tips For Finding An Afterschool Program Today’s children grow up differently than their parents did. Technology has changed the way students learn in the classroom, but perhaps the biggest difference between how today’s kids grow up and how their parents were raised concerns the dynamic at home.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, both parents worked in 63 percent of households that were home to married-couple families with children.

Many of those parents likely did not grow up in households in which both of their parents worked full-time throughout their childhoods, marking a significant difference in the dynamics of modern families compared to those of yesteryear.

Afterschool programs take on heightened importance when both parents work full-time, especially if neither parent works from home.

Many schools and community organizations offer afterschool programs. While it’s great to have options, too many options can make it daunting for parents to find the program for their children.

The Afterschool Alliance (www.afterschoolalliance. org), which works to ensure all youth have access to affordable, quality afterschool programs, offers the following tips to parents as they look to find afterschool programs for their children.

• Contact educators at your child’s school. Many

schools have afterschool programs on school premises. Speak with school administrators or teachers about school-sponsored afterschool programs. Even if a school does not have such a program, educators might be able to provide a list of nearby programs other students attend.

• Contact community organizations. The

Afterschool Alliance notes that many community organizations, such as the YMCA, the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the 4-H Council, may offer afterschool programs. Local churches, synagogues and mosques also may offer afterschool programs to local families, regardless of their religious affiliation.

When speaking to community organizations, discuss how kids are typically transported from school to the program.

• Speak with fellow parents and neighbors. Your community is a great resource. Fellow parents and neighbors, even those whose kids may be in high school or even out of the house, may be able to recommend local programs. Reach out at schoolsponsored events or via social media.

• Contact your local government. Local government offices and officials also can help parents find afterschool programs in their communities.

Local Child Care Resource and Referral agencies (www.childcareaware.org) can be valuable assets for parents having trouble finding afterschool programs for their children.

Afterschool programs are invaluable to families in which both parents work. Finding the right program may involve a combination of strategies.

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