July 23, 2025 Massapequa

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SENATOR RHOADS JOINS BLUE ANGEL CAR SHOW RAISING $45K

Senator Steve Rhoads recently attended the Blue Angel Car Show in Massapequa—a heartfelt and successful event benefiting the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AaFSP). Organized by Carrie Aronson in loving memory of her daughter Brittany Marie, who tragically died by suicide at age 14, the event drew an incredible 554 cars and raised $45,000 for suicide prevention and awareness efforts. Senator Rhoads thanked Carrie and all the organizers for their dedication

cause.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony JDN Cosmetics Inc.

The Massapequa Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the 25th Business Anniversary and Grand Opening of JDN Cosmetics Inc.’s new location at 208 Airport Plaza Blvd., Suite 9, in Farmingdale. JDN Cosmetics Inc. is now located inside Salons by JC Farmingdale. The chamber is thrilled to see Jacqueline Norrito thrive in her new Farmingdale location.

JULY HAPPENINGS

THURSDAY, JULY 24th

7:00PM-12:00AM

30TH ANNUAL STONY BROOK

FILM FESTIVAL

Staller Center for the Arts, 100 Nicolls Rd. in Stony Brook. The Stony Brook Film Festival showcases the best in independent ﬁlm premieres. All ﬁlms screen through July 26 in Staller Center’s Main Stage Theatre at Stony Brook University. For more information, please call 631-632-2787

SATURDAY, JULY 26th

9:00AM-2:00PM

LONG BEACH FARMERS MARKET

Kennedy Plaza, 1 West Chester Street in Long Beach. Each week, we're proud to host a group of passionate farmers, artisans, bakers, and makers who bring their best to share with our community. From fresh, locally grown produce to handmade goods and unique treats, every vendor has a story worth discovering. For more information, please visit https:// www.longbeachfarmersmarket.com/

10:00AM-4:00PM

BLOOD DRIVE

AT EAST GATE CHURCH

New York Blood Center Blood Drive at East Gate Church, 1150 Hicksville Road in North Massapequa, during the "Christmas in July" Family Fair. For more information, please call 516-731-3553

6:30PM

NIGHT AT THE RACES

Will be held at Wade-Burns VFW

HOLIDAYS

4th - INDEPENDENCE DAY

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

7279, 560 N. Delaware Avenue, Lindenhurst, Doors open 6:30 p.m.

Admission $10. For more information, please call 631-888-9854

SUNDAY, JULY 27th

11:00AM-12:30PM

CARING FOR WILDLIFE PROGRAM AND WALK

At Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive in Smithtown, they offer wildlife rehabilitation at their nature center and take care of injured, sick, and orphaned animals. Participants will meet some of the resident non-releasable animals, ﬁnd out their stories, and learn what you can do to help wildlife in our area. If you’re interested in becoming a rehabber this a good ﬁrst step. For more information, please call 631-979-6344

WEDNESDAY, JULY 30th

6:30PM-8:30PM TAP ROOM GOES PURPLE TO END ALZHEIMER'S

The Alzheimer's Association Long Island Chapter is excited to partner with Tap Room for an awareness event. Tap Room, 206 Main Street in Farmingdale. Enjoy complimentary appetizers while you learn about: Free programs and services provided by the Alzheimer’s Association, the latest updates on Alzheimer’s research and treatments, ways you can get involved in any of our ﬁve Long Island Walks and volunteer Opportunities and valuable resources available.

For more information, please call 646-793-4851

6:30PM-10:00PM 2025 WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUMMER SERIES

Eisenhower Park - Field 2, Parking Lot 2, in East Meadow. 7PM StartRain or Shine, 6:30PM Kids Fun Run Start. Long Island Road Running Club's ongoing commitment to quality racing, healthy choices and bringing friends & family together! For more information, please call 516-531-3323

6:30PM

STRAWBERRY FIELDS BEATLES TRIBUTE

The Kiwanis Club of Copiague is hosting a fundraiser on July 30th, a Night of Music, Food and Friends. Amity Harbor Civic, 100 Western Concourse, Amity Harbor. $30 pp, pizza, wings, snacks, beer, wine & soda. Bring a lawn chair. RSVP Gene Murray 917-498-1781, or Mike Greb 631-835-7087

THURSDAY, JULY 31st

11:00AM-1:00PM FANTASTICAL SEA BEASTS & WHERE TO FIND THEM

The Whaling Museum & Education Center, 301 Main St. in Cold Spring Harbor. No Registration Required Fire-breathing beasts! Galloping unicorns! Did you know that many mythic creatures featured in the Harry Potter world started their stories in the sea? For more information, please call 631-3673418

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Senator Rhoads Joins Blue Angel Car Show Raising $45K for Suicide Prevention

Senator Steve Rhoads recently attended the Blue Angel Car Show in Massapequa—a heartfelt and successful event benefiting the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AaFSP). Organized by Carrie Aronson in loving memory of her daughter Brittany Marie,

who tragically died by suicide at age 14, the event drew an incredible 554 cars and raised $45,000 for suicide prevention and awareness efforts. Senator Rhoads thanked Carrie and all the organizers for their dedication to such an important cause.

Classifieds

BELGIAN BLOCKS, NEW STOOPS & REPAIRS ALL PHASES OF LANDSCAPING & LAWN SERVICES & MAINTENANCE. MULCH, TOP SOIL, SEED, & TREE TRIMMING O-ROD LANDS CA PING

Summer Sports Camps Are Skill-Based

The start of the fall season may still be several weeks away, but the athletic facilities in the Massapequa School District are still getting plenty of use. The popular Summer Sports Camps ensure that children gain foundational skills in more than a dozen sports.

The five-week program runs from June 30 to Aug. 1, with a majority of camps lasting one week. Sports include baseball, basketball, cheerleading, field hockey, football, golf, gymnastics, lacrosse, soccer, softball, track and field, volleyball and wrestling. There is also a speed and agility camp for high school athletes that focuses on fitness training.

Most camps take place on the fields or in the gymnasiums at Massapequa High School and Berner Middle School. The programs are led by coaches of the respective sports as well as current and former Chiefs athletes. They work with youngsters to teach the fundamentals of each sport, and organize games that allow them to put their skills into practice through competition.

Free Child ID Card Program

New York State Assemblyman Michael Durso, in partnership with Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Nassau County Legislator James Kennedy, and the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office, is holding a FREE Operation Safe Child ID Card Program on Saturday, July 26th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Marjorie Post Pool in Massapequa. The program is free and open to Nassau County residents only. The ID cards will be produced on site and available in minutes.

When a child goes missing, every moment is precious. Law enforcement needs accurate information and quickly. The Nassau County DA’s Operation Safe Child program provides parents with an identification card for their children containing pertinent physical information to give law enforcement officials a head start on a missing child. Information on each card includes the child’s name, birthdate, age, gender, hair and eye color, height and weight, fingerprints, and a high-resolution digital photo. For more information on this program, please contact Assemblyman Durso’s district office at (516) 541-4598. No appointment necessary. Walk-ins welcome.