April 5, 2023 Islip

BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS - East Islip Middle School honored 20 outstanding students at its annual Breakfast of Champions ceremony on March 22. Gabriel Acevedo, Kara Albertelli, Caroline Antunes, Anthony Castilletti, Lia Ciampi, Robert DiVisconti, Annelise Eichler, Chase Engel, Casey Flad, Kendel Gravano, Skylar Herrle, Sachin Kamath, Maureen Schweizer, Connor McIntee, Rowan Offner, Ryan Pasfield, Joshua Peckholdt, Makayla Tardi, Brandon Vera and Angelina Zheng were recognized for demonstrating citizenship, dedication, integrity, positive attitude, respect and responsibility. Photo courtesy of East Islip School District

“Long Island Cars” Super Swap Sunday Car Show & Swap Meet

Sunday April 16th

Long Island Cars will present their “Super Swap Sunday” Car Show and Swap Meet on Sunday April 16th at Flowerfield Fairgrounds off Route 25A in Saint James. Flowerfield Fairgrounds, once a turn of the century flower farm, will be filled with classic and collectible automobiles including show cars from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s, one-of-a-kind custom cars, antiques, exotics, street rods, muscle cars and imports. Show cars will be competing in classed judging with trophies. The event will also include Long Island Cars signature swap meet with well stocked vendors offering older parts, literature, accessories and collectibles for swap and sale. If you are looking for those rare car parts to complete your custom or collectible car, this is the event you’ll find them. If you are looking to buy a dream car, check out the car for sale section where owners will be selling cars directly to the public. You’ll experience live music by “The Fugitives”, fun fair food and more. Flowerfield

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Fairgrounds is located on Parkside Drive off Route 25A in St. James. L.I.E. 62 North, take Nicolls Rd (Rte 97) North to the end, make a left /west on Route 25A for 2 miles (GPS coordinates: Parkside Dr., Saint James 11780). 8am to 4pm, rain date: April 23rd. Admission: $10.00; 12 years and under are free; free parking. Show or sell your collectible car with admission. Judged cars and vendors register at the gate between 7am and 10 am. (631)567-5898 or LongIslandCars.com.

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5

8:00PM

PASSOVER SEDERS

The Chai Center family invites you and yours to join The Chai Center for our Passover Seder. Share the spirit and the warmth of the Passover experience in a traditional setting. Reservations in advance are required. Visit thechaicenter. com/seder to reserve.

SUNDAY, APRIL 9

5:45AM

EASTER MORNING SUNRISE CRUISE

The Sayville Congregational United Church of Christ will be hosting an Easter morning sunrise cruise. They will be departing from Sayville Ferry with breakfast to follow at the church and Easter service at 10AM. For more information visit sayvilleucc.org or call Pastor Ray at 631-827-8611.

SATURDAY, APRIL 15

12:00PM-4:00PM

ANIMAL ADOPTION EVENT

This event is sponsored by Long Island University. Adopt an animal at LIU Post, the Pratt Recreation Center Lot. Follow @ourcauseforpaws on instagram for updates. Rain date is April 16th.

SUNDAY, APRIL 16

8:00AM-4:00PM

CAR SHOW & SWAP MEET

Long Island Cars will present their "Super Swap Sunday" Car Show and Swap Meet at Flowerfield Fairgrounds. Enjoy classic show cars, vendors fair food and live music. Visit LongIslandCars.com for more information.

TUESDAY, APRIL 18

6:00PM-8:00PM

ALZHEIMER'S COMMUNITY FORUM

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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

Alzheimer’s Association will partner with the Wyandanch Senior Center and The Witness Project. for an in person event called “Alzheimer’s Community Forum" at the Wyandanch Senior Nutrition Center. For questions call Joanna Rekas at 631-315-2916. To register visit communityresourcefinder.org.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19

7:00PM-10:00PM

HARD LUCK CAFÉ CONCERT

The concert will feature Rachael Sage and Avi Wisni. An open mic precedes the concert. Tickets are $20 ($15 for Cinema Arts Centre/FMSH members) and can be purchased online at cinemaartscentre. org or at the box office now through the evening of the event.

SUNDAY, APRIL 23

1:00PM-4:00PM

SPRING LITURGY & LUNCHEON

Calling all alumni, The Academy of St. Joseph will be hosting their 2023 Spring Liturgy and Luncheon on the Brentwood Campus. Call for reservations at 631-2731187 ext. 154.

3:00PM-4:30PM

BOOK READING

North Babylon Resident, Cheryl Williams will be doing a reading of her new book, A Lesson A Day: A Child's Way at the North Babylon Library. Call the library at 631-669-4020 to register.

THURSDAY, APRIL 27

8:10AM-10:30AM

BREAST CANCER SCREENINGS

Legislator Arnold W. Drucker is partnering with NuHealth to provide free mammograms to women over the age of 40 at the Midway Jewish Center in Syosset. For more information and to make an appointment, contact Legislator

Drucker’s office at 516-571-6216 or adrucker@nassaucountyny.gov.

6:30PM-9:30PM

AN EVENING WITH JOHN MONTELEONE

The Historical Society of Islip Hamlet, Islip Library and Islip Schools will cohost an evening with Islip's own John Monteleone, one of the world's greatest instrument builders and the film about his work, "John Monteleone: The Chisels are Calling". Visit isliphamlethistory.org, or call 631-559-2915 for more information.

SATURDAY, APRIL 29

7:00PM-11:00PM

WILD & SCENIC FILM FESTIVAL

Join the Seatuck Environmental Association in-person at the Scully Estate in Islip. Enjoy a pre-event reception featuring light fare courtesy of Costa Verde Hospitality, beer courtesy of DUBCO, wine, live music with Dennis & Ivan, and of course multiple short films shown on the big screen.Visit seatuck.org for more information.

SUNDAY, APRIL 30

10:00AM-4:00PM

SPRING VILLAGE CRAFT FAIR

Outdoor Spring Craft Fair with 100 exhibitors all crafts. Set on the beautiful grounds of the Smithtown Historical Society. Refreshments available and live music. Rain date May 7th. Call 631-8461459 for more information.

2:00PM-6:00PM

ARTHRITIS RAFFLE FUNDRAISER

The annual raffle fundraiser to benefit AiArthritis at the Lindenhurst Gazebo. Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased at tinyurl.com/aiarthritis. Deadline to purchase tickets is April 16th. Email auctionforarthritis@gmail.com with any questions.

Become A Certified Soccer Referee Or Assistant Referee

By Randy Vogt, Director of Public Relations, Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association

As the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) gets ready to kick off its Spring Season in our 10 leagues from Long Island to the Canadian border, the growth of our programs has created a need for additional referees and assistant refs.

There are many wonderful things that happen when a person starts to ref including earning money, having the best view of the action, learning to manage people, learning more about the game, staying or becoming fit, expanding yourself by leaving your comfort zone as well as meeting the greatest people on soccer fields, including your new officiating colleagues. Becoming a youth soccer ref could be one of the best

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Eastern New York is seeking new referees to be in the middle and/or on the line as assistant referees in youth soccer games. The minimum age is 14 years old to become certified.

Classes are happening throughout the state and they consist of an online learning process wrapped up by a field session. For more info about certification near you, please contact State Youth Referee Administrator Cheryl Aronson at syra@ enysreferee.org and she will let you know how to get started.

With approximately 100,000 youth soccer players––both boys and girls––and more than 25,000 volunteers, the nonprofit Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) stretches from Montauk Point, Long Island to the Canadian border.

Members are affiliated with 10 leagues throughout the association, which covers the entire state of New York east of Route 81.

ENYYSA exists to promote and enhance the game of soccer for children and teenagers between the ages of 5 and 19 years old, and to encourage the healthy development of youth players, coaches, referees and administrators. All levels of soccer are offered––from intramural, travel team and premier players as well as Children With Special Needs. No child who wants to play soccer is turned away. ENYYSA is a proud member of the United States Soccer Federation and United States Youth Soccer. For more information, please log on to http://www. enysoccer.com/ Photo courtesy of the Long Island Soccer Referees Association (LISRA).

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By Noelle Lambert

The Charity of the Month for April is Rebuilding Together Long Island

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Long Island is the local chapter of the national nonprofit organization, Rebuilding Together. The charity provides free home repairs to the frail and elderly, our veterans, people with disabilities and families young children. Those who receive the free home repairs must meet their financial criteria. Their mission is to repair homes, revitalize communities and rebuild lives. They proudly help economicallydisadvantaged homeowners, so they can live in comfort and safety while maintaining their independence.

In 1992, a small group of retirees were looking for ways to give back to their community. They saw how many homeowners were struggling to keep up with the expense of maintaining the homes. Seniors needed modifications so they could age in place safely. They reached out to the national organization Rebuilding Together, Inc. and soon became the local a liate, Rebuilding Together Long Island. Currently there are approximately 120 a liates across the country.

Today they have 100 volunteers, which are the heart and soul of their organization. These individuals come from all walks of life and work tirelessly to lend a helping hand with carpentry, electrical, plumbing repairs, along with home modifications weatherization, yard clean-up and more. They have provided repairs to over 2,600 local homeowners in need at a current pace of over 150 projects annually within Nassau and Su olk counties.

Seeing improvement in the lives of Long Island residents is truly what makes all the hard work worth it. There are countless testimonials from those who have received assistance, including the touching letter below.

“I just want to reach out again to thank all involved with the preparation and construction of the ramp for my dad. It has been a sincere pleasure; from the first meeting with Marian and Kathy, to meeting Joe and coming up with the plan, and then witnessing the building process. The crew were all so wonderful and inspiring! I was amazed at how quickly and

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smoothly it all came together! Not only is the ramp functional, it’s beautiful and brightens up the dark patio! It was a great moment when I first wheeled my father down the driveway, onto the sidewalk, and he raised up his arms with a big smile and loudly exclaimed “Hello world, I’m here!” I can hear my mom saying “God is good” and I want to add, thank God for good people.”

With the support of their many volunteers and partners, Rebuilding Together Long Island has become a wellregarded organization, recognized for their work and involvement with communities and organizations that span across Long Island, however they need your help to keep up the momentum! There are three main ways you can get involved with their organization:

1) Volunteer: They are looking for volunteers to work hands on with a crew performing home repair work. Individuals do not have to have specific handyman skills; training is available. All volunteers must be at least 18 years old. Additionally, they are looking for a licensed Plumber or Electrician to volunteer their time and skills to help on specific projects. Lastly, they are in need of home visitors to walk through the homes of needy individuals for a safety inspection (those fluent in English and in Spanish is a plus!)

2) Sponsor a Project: Attention business owners! You can sponsor a project they are actively working on, giving you the opportunity to demonstrate your commitment to community service and to improving the quality of life for people on Long Island.

3) Donate: Consider making a donation at www. rebuildingtogetherlongisland.org! Funding is a continuous requirement to support their e orts and all donations are greatly appreciated. The money you donate stays on Long Island to help our neighbors!

If you would like to get involved through any of the ways listed above, please call 631.777.7894 or email rtliorg@ gmail.com. Stay tuned for next week’s article for more information.

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

Pictured Above: Ruby’s Whisper

Scanlon’s Traveling Salon, a local small business serves vulnerable communities, such as seniors and homeless individuals across Long Island. Owner Eileen Scanlon has a heart for helping others and is actively involved in doing so. When she became aware of the fast growing rate of displaced/homeless veterans, she decided to embark on an effort to create an “intentional home share” for these individuals.

“In New York, rents and home prices are skyrocketing, which is forcing many to leave the state,” said Scanlon. “Even for those who stay here, owning a home is becoming quite unattainable. I wanted to embark on a mission that allowed me to offer a home for veterans in need, where they can live under one roof. They would share expenses and all upkeep the residence, allowing for camaraderie to blossom, but we would keep prices low.”

With a head full of dreams and a heart full of passion, Eileen purchased Ruby’s Whisper, an old 1700’s Tavern turned home in Hyde Park, NY, which she is now converting to a home share

for four to five low income veterans. The property is just a stones throw away from Marist College and the Vanderbilt/Roosevelt Estates, with public transportation nearby.

“The home will offer comfort, solace, space and a feeling of yesteryear,” said Eileen. “There are five lovely sized bedrooms, a spacious living room and cozy kitchen. The home will be furnished with the help of selfless individuals/ organizations that kindly donated items. The backyard offers veterans the ability to grow their own food and the veterans that stay with us can also utilize two large sheds for storage and there are two separate driveways in which will accommodate four vehicles. A family style home share like this for vets might mean the difference between paying rent and being able to pay their monthly food bill; a home share allows them to keep their monthly expenses much lower compared to if they were renting a place on their own.”

The home is undergoing renovations that will hopefully be finalized by the end of this summer. “I have titled this whole project

Heye’s Haven for Heroes, and I’m looking to have it fully incorporated as a 501C3 Non-Profit Organization as soon as possible. I’m so grateful to have this opportunity at this stage in my life, where I can pay forward in a way that I feel would make my father and grandfather, both veterans, rather proud.”

A GoFundMe Page has been created, where donations are being accepted to help assist with the price of renovations. If you are interested in making a donation, please scan the QR below or visit www. heyeshaven.com/aboutus and click VISIT OUR GOFUNDME PAGE. “I’m so thankful for any donations, they truly help make a difference.”

If you are a veteran in need that is interested in learning more, such as becoming a resident at this special home, please contact Eileen Scanlon at 516.477.0469.

Benefits Of Volunteering

Volunteering is a great way for individuals to strengthen their communities, but it also can be a unique way for individuals to improve their own overall happiness. A 2020 study published in the Journal of Happiness

Studies examined 70,000 participants, each of whom received

surveys that asked questions regarding their volunteering habits and mental health.The study found that, when compared to those who did not volunteer, people who had volunteered in the previous 12 months were more satisfied with their lives and gave their overall health higher ratings.

The frequency of giving back to one’s community also may affect just how much volunteering affects mental health. Study participants who volunteered at least once per month rated their mental health even higher than those who volunteered but did so infrequently.