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Islip Summer Senior Advocate Schedule

Suffolk Legislator Tom Donnelly (D-Deer Park) is pleased to inform Islip residents about the local Suffolk County Office for the Aging Summer 2024 Senior Advocate Schedule. Senior advocates are County representatives who come out into the community and assist seniors with information gathering, completion of eligibility or recertification applications and referrals to appropriate community agencies.

“It is so important for us to provide our senior citizens with the assistance and information they need in ways that are most convenient to them. These visits allow our seniors to connect with our County’s senior advocates right in their own communities,” said Legislator Donnelly. “I hope all those interested in the services that the Suffolk County Office for the Aging provides will take advantage of this opportunity.”

This summer, Senior Advocates will be visiting the following locations in the Town of Islip:

• Bay Shore Library, 1 S. Country Road, Brightwaters: Fridays, July 19 & September 20, 10 am – 12 pm

• Bishop McGann Housing, 200 Bishop McGann Drive, Central Islip: Mondays, July 22, August 26 & September 30, 10 am – 12 pm

• Brentwood Senior Nutrition, 16 Second Avenue, Brentwood: Mondays, July 22, August

19 & September 23, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm

• Connetquot Library, 760 Ocean Avenue, Bohemia: Thursday, July 11 & September 12, 10 am – 12 pm

• East Islip Library, 381 E. Main Street, East Islip: Monday, August 12, 10 am – 12 pm

• Islip Library, 71 Monell Avenue, Islip: Monday September 16, 10 am – 12

• St. Anne’s Gardens, 80100 2nd Avenue, Brentwood: Friday, August 2, 8:30 – 11 am Advocates assist with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP – formerly known as food stamps), Medicare Savings Program and Heating Emergency Assistance Program (HEAP) applications. They also can provide information on Medicare, answer questions and make recommendations and referrals. For more information about available services or directions to any of these locations, please call the Suffolk County Office for the Aging at (631) 853-8200.

“For more than three decades, the Suffolk County Office for the Aging has been providing full and trouble-free access to critical services,” Donnelly said. “I am glad to see their great professional community outreach program continue and hope that every senior resident will make full use of it.”

JULY HAPPENINGS

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THURSDAY, JULY 11

9:00AM to 9:00PM, and continues on FRIDAY, JULY 12

9:00AM to 9:00PM

SHOOTOUT FOR SOLDIERS

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Town Board will host the 10th Annual “Shootout for Soldiers” 24-Hour Lacrosse Beneﬁt Game at the Town of Oyster Bay’s John J. Burns Park on Merrick Road in Massapequa. The event beneﬁts veterans and active duty military personnel. The Long Island Air Force Association will conduct a special ceremony on July 12th at 11:00am to honor hometown Vietnam War Veterans and present them with medals that commemorate their service to our nation. For more information, please visit http://shootoutforsoliders.com or contact Harry Jacobs at longisland@ shootoutforsoldiers.com at 516-315-3002.

FRIDAY, JULY 12

9:00AM-11:00 AM SPEAKER SERIES: RESTORATIVE AQUACULTURE & THE GREAT SOUTH BAY

How Does Aquaculture Affect Water Quality? Join us as we explore various aspects of how aquaculture can contribute to water quality restoration. Seating is limited. Registration is a must. Email info@ savethegreatsouthbay.org or call 631-848-0210 with any questions.

SATURDAY, JULY 13

11:30AM-3:00PM

LAZY DAYS OF SUMMER PICNIC Levittown Community Council’s 27th Annual Lazy Days Of Summer Picnic FREE Admission, Entertainment, Games and Activities. Jerusalem

Avenue Park at the East Village Green, Jerusalem Ave., Levittown. Open to all residents of the Levittown and Island Trees school district communities. For information, call 516-735-5901 or email levittowncouncil@yahoo.com

10:00AM-4:00PM

ANTIQUE CAR SHOW

Wantagh Preservation Society's 3rd annual Antique Car Show. Rain date: Saturday July 20th. Wantagh Preservation Society Museum, 1700 Wantagh Avenue in Wantagh. Fee adults $1. 17 yrs & younger are free. Refreshments for sale, 50/50 rafﬂe, entertainment, kids crafts 12:00 - 2:00pm, music, museum complex sites will be open to the public. Any questions, please email Wantaghmuseum@gmail.com

TUESDAY, JULY 16

6:00PM NORTH BABYLON PUBLIC LIBRARY ANNUAL REORGANIZATION MEETING

The Board of Trustees of the North Babylon Public Library will hold its Annual Reorganization Meeting Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the Library. The regular meeting of the Board will immediately follow the Reorganization Meeting. The public is invited to attend. The North Babylon Public Library is located at 815 Deer Park Avenue, North Babylon. for information, please call Marc D. Horowitz, Director, 631-669-4020

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! This is

a fun, free block party for the whole family. Come enjoy live music, local vendors and outdoor dining. Rain date is 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.

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. A fully costumed version of "A Comedy of Errors" has been created by Studio Theater Long Island Troupe for Islip Arts Council. This limited engagement will be performed FREE. For more information, please call 631-888-3525, or visit isliparts.org/

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 our Classic Car Show and view over hundred antique cars and listen to music on our great lawn. Vote for your favorite car with our People’s Choice Awards. Food available for purchase and take a manor house while you are here (extra admission). Car Show admission $5 pp, children under 5 free. Show cars welcome. $15 registration fee. For more information: info@sagtikosmanor.org or call dsubbiondo@aol.com. www. sagtikosmanor.org.

The Historical Society Of Islip Hamlet Congratulates Their 2024 Senior Scholarship Award Winner!

Each year the Historical Society of Islip Hamlet seeks to honor one graduating senior who shares our passion for Islip’s rich history and who demonstrates this passion by pursuing local history, justice or through civic engagement.

The 2024 Senior Scholarship was presented to Kayla James.

Ms. James has engaged in a variety of civic oriented pursuits ranging from work on a local political campaign, to exploring and advocating on the issue of homelessness and the challenges it presents. One of her teachers commented that Kayla’s “dedication to civic engagement, coupled with her passion for social

justice, positions her as a future leader capable of effecting positive change within her community and beyond”.

The Historical Society of Islip Hamlet would like to extend our best wishes to Kayla as she heads to Miami University Ohio to study political science this fall. Congratulations!

Gardening Offers More Than A Day In The Sun

Millions of people embrace opportunities to get back in their gardens each spring, and they might be reaping more rewards from that activity than they realize. According to the American Institute of Stress, gardening sparks a level of creativity among enthusiasts, and that can help to alleviate stress

by lowering levels of the hormone cortisol. In addition, authors of a 2022 study published in the journal Urban Forestry & Urban Greening concluded that gardening during the COVID-19 pandemic helped people cope with coronavirus-related stress through outdoor activity.

2024 SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP AWARD WINNER! - Each year the Historical Society of Islip Hamlet seeks to honor one graduating senior who shares their passion for Islip’s rich history and who demonstrates this passion by pursuing local history, justice or through civic engagement. The 2024 Senior Scholarship was presented to Kayla James.

Long Island’s Argyle Theatre Announces The Cast For Bye Bye Birdie

The Argyle Theatre (Mark and Dylan Perlman, Executive Producers & Managing Partners; Evan Pappas, Artistic Director), Long Island’s largest year-round professional theatrical venue, will present Bye Bye Birdie, directed and choreographed by Jen Wineman, associate director and choreographer Rebecca Fraizier, with musical direction by Jonathan Brenner. It will begin performances on July 11, 2024 and run through September 1, 2023; the opening night will be celebrated on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 7:30 PM.

A loving send-up of the 1950s, small-town America, teenagers, and rock & roll, Bye Bye Birdie remains as fresh and vibrant as ever. Teen heartthrob Conrad Birdie has been drafted, so he chooses All-American girl Kim MacAfee for a very public farewell kiss. Featuring a tuneful highenergy score, plenty of great parts for teens, and a hilarious script, Birdie continues to thrill audiences around the world.

“Following a series of successful productions this year, we’re thrilled to bring Bye Bye Birdie to The Argyle Theatre. This show is a timeless celebration of 1950s America, and with its vibrant energy and heartwarming story, it perfectly complements our season. We look forward to delighting our audiences with its nostalgic charm and infectious spirit.” Evan Pappas, Argyle Theatre’s Artistic Director

The cast is led by Brian Owen* ( Off-Broadway: Dog Man, The Musical) as Albert Peterson, Sonia Roman* (Off Broadway: Cat Kid Comic Club) as Rosie Alvarez, John Drinkwater (54 Below) as Conrad Birdie, Allen Lewis Rickman * (Broadway: Relatively Speaking) as Mr. McAfee, Deb Radloff

* as Mrs. McAfee, Haley Root (Regional: Ragtime) as Haley McAfee, Bevin Bell-Hall (Off Broadway: Everyone’s A Hero …) as Mae Petterson, Jackson Parker Gill and Oliver Cirelli as Randolph, Randie Ford (Regional: Beautiful: The Carol King Story) as Hugo, With the ensemble Leah Cecilia Wilson (Regional; Once on This Island), Steven Klenk (National Tour: Emojiland), Amy Smith (National Tour: Anastasia), Jessie Grimaldo (Regional: R&H’s Cinderella), Ben Marshall, Abbs Lyman (Mudville), Kianna KellyFutch (Forget Me Not), Austin Wicke (Regional: Frozen), Mikey Evangelista (Regional: Titanic: The Musical), Mundo Ballejos (Regional: SpongeBob The Musical), and Madeline Falco (National Tour: Pete The Cat).

The creative team includes set design by Steven Velasquez, lighting design by David Sexton, costume design by Lillian (Lily) Schweikert, sound design by Sarah Goodman, wig, hair, and make-up design by Samantha Naso,

props design by Callie Hester, production stage manager is Gabrielle “Gabs” P. Guagenti. assistant stage manager Victoria Clark, production manager/ technical director, is Michael Kaufman, and assistant general manager of production Alison Savino. The casting director is Michael Cassara, CSA.

NOW ON SALE, tickets for Bye Bye Birdie are priced from $65 - $80 (plus fees) and may be purchased online at www.argyletheatre.com or by calling (631) 230-3500. For group rates, please contact Marty Rubin, Director of Sales, at Marty@ ArgyleTheatre.com.

Bye Bye Birdie will play Wednesday through Saturday evenings at 7:30 PM, Saturday afternoons at 2:30 PM, and Sunday afternoons at 2:00 PM. Wednesdays evening at 7:30 PM begin on July 31, 2024 and an additional matinee has been added to Wednesday, August 14 at 2PM.

The Argyle Theatre at Babylon Village is located at 34 West Main Street, Babylon, NY 11702.

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Northwell At Jones Beach Theater Kicks Off 2024 Summer Concert Season After Massive Two-Year Renovation

After undergoing a massive renovation, Northwell at Jones Beach Theater is now open for the 2024 summer concert season. The modernization of the venue is the largest investment in the theater’s history, preserving this iconic location for generations to come and solidifying its status as a bucketlist destination for concertgoers.

Thanks to a partnership between New York State Parks and Live Nation, the multiyear project seamlessly integrates a robust series of improvements and upgrades into the theater’s original design.

The reopening of the landmark venue is the culmination of three years of planning and nearly two years of construction, resulting in a refreshed and reenergized Jones Beach Theater.

The venue is ready for the season due to

the hard work of 1,850 local construction professionals, 95% of whom are Long Islanders. These dedicated professionals worked over 245,000 hours to complete the renovation.

Enhanced Fan Experience

A grand new entry makes it easier than ever for guests to enter the venue. Once inside, guests are greeted by a spacious plaza that is nearly the size of a football field.

This vibrant new plaza features unique food and beverage offerings and ample space to sit down, relax, and take in the bay breeze before the show. To ensure fans enjoy as much of the show as possible and spend less time in lines, the venue has added 20% more restrooms and 30% more food and beverage outlets. To improve the experience inside the theater, over 7,000 seats have been upgraded and new premium seating experiences have been

MASSIVE RENOVATIONS COMPLETED AT JONES BEACH THEATER

After undergoing a massive renovation, Northwell at Jones Beach Theater is now open for the 2024 summer concert season. Thanks to a partnership between New York State Parks and Live Nation, the multi-year project seamlessly integrates a robust series of improvements and upgrades. The reopening of the landmark venue is the culmination of three years of planning and nearly two years of construction, resulting in a refreshed and reenergized Jones Beach Theater.

added. New state-of-theart LED screens have been mounted on both sides of the stage to provide all fans with an enhanced view of the performance.

Expanded Seaside VIP Club

The entire premium

experience at Jones Beach Theater has been reimagined. Upon arrival at the CITI VIP Club, guests can choose from multiple locations to relax and take in the 280-degree views of Zach’s Bay. Guests will

enjoy unique food and beverage offerings within the club and will be able to order an incredible spread ahead of the show, so the party starts right upon their arrival.

Upgraded Backstage and Beach for Artists & Crew

The transformation of Northwell at Jones Beach Theater even extends the experience of visiting artists and their crew.

As they arrive early in the morning and step off their tour buses, they will be greeted by an exclusive beach they can use throughout their stay. This private beach, serviced by a dedicated Jones Beach lifeguard, includes hammocks, Adirondack chairs, paddle boats, and more.

Over the years, millions of locals and tourists have spent evenings under the stars enjoying music on the water at Northwell at Jones Beach Theater. Originally opened in 1952, the venue was built on the site of Zach’s Bay Stadium, an outdoor entertainment venue that hosted water circuses, boat races, and musicals. Over the decades, the

theater has evolved, marking significant milestones such as the first rock concert by Blue Oyster Cult in 1978 and a permanent shift to concerts initiated by an Eric Clapton show in 1983. Known for its stunning seaside location and worldclass performances, Northwell at Jones Beach Theater has hosted numerous legendary artists, including Sting, Smashing Pumpkins, Ariana Grande, Prince, Foo Fighters, Chris Stapleton, Kendrick Lamar, Van Halen, Lauryn Hill, and Stevie Nicks. After a great season kick off with the Outlaw Music Festival, this summer’s lineup promises many exciting performances including Pitbull, Dave Matthews Band, Maroon 5, Alanis Morissette, Jason Aldean, Imagine Dragons, Santana, Counting Crows, New Kids on the Block, Hootie & the Blowfish, and more. The newly renovated venue is also the perfect destination for special events, private events, company picnics and community celebrations.

Creativity Through A Zen Mindset

“Creativity through a Zen Mindset” is a free workshop offered by the Adelphi NY Breast Cancer Program to women and men who have been affected by breast cancer. The in-person meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 16, from 10:00 am to 11:30 am at Adelphi University in Garden City. At the workshop participants will learn ways to achieve a “Zen mindset,” completing several art activities influenced by Japanese culture

that promote calmness, simplicity and self-growth. The group will work with a variety of techniques and mediums and will experience a guided Zen meditation. All levels of artistic ability are invited to join.

Facilitators are social worker Angela Papalia, LMSW, Assistant Director of the Adelphi Breast Cancer Program, and artist Kimberly Newman, BFA, Marketing and Communications Director, Adelphi Breast Cancer Program.

Art supplies will be provided for all exercises. Space is limited to 50 participants and registration is required. To register, visit https://buff.ly/3IznPKO Once registered, participants will receive a confirmation email with event details. This forum is sponsored by The Junior Coalition of the Manhasset Women’s Coalition Against Breast Cancer, The Marilyn Lichtman Foundation and Northwell Health Cancer Institute

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East Islip Boys’ Varsity Lacrosse Clinch Suffolk Class B Title

EAST ISLIP BOYS’ VARSITY LACROSSE CLINCH SUFFOLK CLASS B TITLE

- The Town of Islip is fortunate to have some of the finest schools, filled with tremendously talented students and athletes. Joining Islip Town Supervisor, Angie Carpenter and members of the Town Board at the June Town Board meeting were the outstanding players and coaches of the East Islip Boys’ Varsity Lacrosse Team. The East Islip Redmen recently clinched their first Suffolk County Class B Lacrosse Championship in a remarkable fashion. With a commanding 12-5 victory over Smithtown West, the team showcased their exceptional skill and teamwork. Under the leadership of Coach Tom Zummo, the Redmen’s speed, vision, and flawless execution were on full display, leading them to their first county title. After coming so close last year, this victory is a testament to their dedication and relentless pursuit of excellence. “Please join me in congratulating East Islip High School’s Varsity Boys’ Lacrosse on their historic season and championship win,” said Supervisor Angie Carpenter.

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Historical Society Of Islip Hamlet Co-Hosts Program On The Doxsee Family

HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF ISLIP HAMLET - On June 25th, the Historical Society of Islip Hamlet and the Islip Public Library co-hosted a program on the Doxsee Family presented by Dob Doxsee. His presentation, a combination of photos and anecdotes, highlighted the family’s seafood business from the 1800s to the beginning of the 21st century. Pictured with Mr. Doxsee (seated) from l-r: Laurie Aitken (library), and society members Jean Marie Reiszl, Down Callaway, and Chris Vanasco. For more information on the society, membership, or our upcoming programs and cemetery tour, visit www. isliphamlethistory, 631-559-2915.

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