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
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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
Town of Islip Honors Revolutionary War Patriots With Memorial Signs
Historic Markers Installed At Burial Sites As Part Of Revolutionary War 250th Commemoration
The Town of Islip has completed a year-long research project to honor local Revolutionary War patriots by installing commemorative signs at their burial sites throughout the town. The initiative, conducted in partnership with the Sons of the American Revolution, recognizes 16 patriots who risked everything to support the cause of American independence.
Wayne Haddock of the Sons of the American Revolution led the extensive research effort, working alongside Islip Town Historian
George Munkenbeck, to identify and verify the burial locations of Islip's Revolutionary War veterans. The project culminated this summer with the installation of memorial signs at nine historic cemeteries and burial grounds where these patriots rest.
"This project reminds us that the fight for American independence wasn't just fought by famous figures—it was supported by ordinary citizens in communities like ours who were willing to risk everything for the cause of freedom," said Town of Islip Supervisor Angie
Carpenter.
The honored patriots include men who signed the Association in Islip on May 13, 1775, and served in various capacities with the Suffolk County Militia, including the First Regiment of Minute Men under Colonel Josiah Smith. Notable among them is Jeremiah Terry, who served as 1st Lieutenant in the Suffolk County Militia's First Regiment Islip Company under Colonel William Floyd.
"These brave men signed associations, served in militia units, and some even became refugees to
Connecticut when British forces occupied what is now Islip Town from 1775 until November 1783," said the Town of Islip Historian. "The land was laid bare to support the British garrison during this occupation." Memorial sites include:
• Weeks-Muncy Cemetery (West Islip)
• Sagtikos Manor Cemetery/Thompson Family Cemetery (West Bay Shore)
• Oakwood Cemetery
• Saint John's Episcopal Churchyard (Oakdale)
• Edwards Family Graveyard (Sayville)
• Union Cemetery (Sayville)
• Wheeler Family Cemetery (Hauppauge)
• George Wheeler Graveyard (Hauppauge)
The research was supported by Kate LeighManuell, last summer's intern, who assisted with date verification and proofreading during her college break. The project represents the first phase of Islip's commemoration of the Revolutionary War's 250th anniversary, marking the early revolutionary activities that began in 1775.
A formal dedication
ceremony is planned for Fall 2025 at St. John Episcopal Church in Oakdale to honor all those who participated in the founding of the United States.
The memorial signs were provided by the Sons of the American Revolution, with additional support from the Sayville Historical Society for the Edwards Family Graveyard marker.
For more information about Islip's Revolutionary War history and upcoming 250th anniversary events, contact the Town of Islip Historian's Office at (631)595-3862.
Did You Know?
Parents who want to encourage their children to volunteer may find their efforts at doing so are more convincing if they volunteer themselves. A study published in the Journal of Adolescence examined the effects that parents who volunteer and talk about volunteering have on children. Researchers found that the children of volunteers were 27 percent more likely to volunteer than children whose parents did not volunteer. In addition, adolescents were 47 percent more likely to volunteer when their parents volunteered and talked about volunteering with their children.
Town Of Islip Sees 24% Increase In Recycling Through New Pilot Program In West Islip
Islip’s newly launched Recycling Pilot Program in West Islip has already demonstrated measurable success in boosting local recycling efforts, showing promise for future expansion town-wide. In just five weeks, the Town of Islip’s targeted initiative to increase paper and cardboard recycling has resulted in a 24% increase in both the total tons collected and paper diversion rates, proving both the community’s enthusiasm and the program’s potential.
Summer Senior Advocate Schedules
provides will take advantage of this opportunity.”
Results of the pre commencement data are in:
Average weekly paper collected rose from 5.36 tons to 6.65 tons Paper diversion rate increased from 2.8% to 3.5%
These gains reflect a 24% increase in just five weeks since the program’s inception
The Town’s Weekly Paper Collection Pilot Program, currently operating in designated West Islip areas, was designed to raise participation in paper and cardboard recycling. The initiative aims to be self-sufficient, supporting environmental sustainability while also reducing overall waste management costs.
The program’s structure offers residents in the pilot area more predictable, weekly opportunities to set out recyclable products on a dedicated collection day. By giving residents a regular weekly schedule, the pilot has already increased both awareness and engagement.
Given the success of this trial phase, the Town plans to continue monitoring the program’s progress and exploring expansion opportunities to include additional communities in the near future.
For more information about the pilot program or how to participate in recycling efforts, visit www.islipny.gov/ recyclingpilot.
“West Islip has stepped up, and we’re thrilled to see this level of participation.” said Supervisor Angie Carpenter. “These results are an encouraging early sign that this program can deliver real, tangible results, not just in West Islip, but potentially across the entire Town. From this example we can see exactly how well the program works and how positively it’s been received by the community.”
Suffolk Legislator Tom Donnelly (D-Deer Park) is pleased to inform Islip residents about the local Suffolk County Office for the Aging Summer 2025 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
This summer, Senior Advocates will be visiting the following locations in the Town of Islip:
• Bay Shore Library, 1 S. Country Road, Brightwaters: Friday, August 15, 10 am – 12 pm
• Bishop McGann Housing, 200 Bishop McGann Drive, Central Islip: Mondays, July 28, August 25 & September 29, 10 am – 12 pm
• East Islip Library, 381 E. Main Street, East Islip: Monday, August 11, 10 am – 12 pm
• Islip Library, 71 Monell Avenue, Islip: Monday, September 15, 10 am –12 pm
• St. Anne’s Gardens, 80100 2nd Avenue, Brentwood: Thursday, August 7, 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 troublefree 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.”
United Way Of Long Island Awarded $1.3M HUD Grant To Help Low-Income Elderly Homeowners Age In Place
United Way of Long Island has been awarded a $1.3 million Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Older Adults Home Modification Grant Program (OAHMP). Funds will be utilized to make safety and functional home modifications and limited repairs to meet the needs of low-income elderly homeowners that allow them to age in place. This is part of the existing network of programs the organization provides to older residents including veterans’ assistance, 2-1-1 information and referral, Project Warmth, case management, financial and legal help and health and prevention services.
Long Island’s population is continuing to age; the number of residents aged 70 and older is expected to increase by more than 220,000 over the next 25 years, according to Northwell Health. Stay
at home orders during the COVID-19 pandemic shed light on housing conditions that put health and safety at risk. This program is designed to help prevent Long Island seniors from being unnecessarily hospitalized. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates falls are the leading cause of injury and death in older Americans, making the program even more essential.
Recipients of this program like Peter, a Navy veteran, and retired tradesman whose home was updated with safety features like a front railing and shower grab bars have noted the marked difference in their quality of life and the profound impact this program has had. The home modification program expects to serve 150 clients over three years. To qualify,
residents must live in and own private residences and be at least 62 years old (renters are also allowed).
“Seniors across Long Island have made their desire to live in their own homes resoundingly clear, which is why the work that United Way of Long Island does is so vital,” said U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Charles E. Schumer. “I was proud to support United
Way’s federal funding application for their Safe At Home For Seniors program. $1.3 million is now on its way to assist hundreds of seniors across Long Island with home repairs and modifications, allowing them to age in place with dignity, and I will continue to advocate for our seniors’ best interests, and bringing federal investment into home and
community-based services is the way to do so.”
United Way’s community partners, along with the occupational therapists will help identify the repairs most critically needed for seniors to facilitate aging in place. The types of repairs to these homes will include bathroom renovations (i.e. installing no-slip strips, grab bars, transfer benches) and accessibility features (i.e. lever handles on all doors and faucets, handheld shower heads, wheelchair ramps).
“Helping Long Island’s seniors live safely and independently in their own homes is something I’ve fought for, and I’m proud to have helped secure this $1.3 million HUD grant for United Way of Long Island,” said Congressman Andrew Garbarino (NY02). “This funding will go toward critical home modifications that help
prevent falls—one of the leading causes of injury for adults over 65—and reduce the need for costly hospital stays or long-term care. United Way has long been a trusted partner in serving our communities, and I’ll keep pushing for the federal resources our seniors need to age with dignity and peace of mind.”
“There has never been a more important time than now to ensure the safety of our senior citizens when living independently at home,” said Theresa A. Regnante, President and CEO of United Way of Long Island. “Small changes in seniors’ homes can make a huge difference in their lives. This HUD modification program will enhance United Way’s already existing Safe at Home for Seniors program allowing our elderly neighbors to safely age in place.”
Blueberries are out in full force when the weather warms. Blueberries are delicious freshly picked, and can be topped with some light cream for a refreshing dessert. Blueberries also are equally at home baked in muffins, breads and cobblers. The following recipe for “Blueberry Lemon Cornmeal Cobbler” courtesy of “Vegan Cooking for Beginners!” with recipes curated by Publications International, Ltd., pairs the tang of lemon with the sweetness of blueberry for the perfect treat. It’s great for dessert or even served for brunch.
divided 1⁄2 cup plain unsweetened soymilk or almond milk
2⁄3 cup all-purpose flour 1⁄4 cup fine-ground cornmeal
1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
1⁄4 teaspoon salt
tablespoons finely grated lemon peel,
DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 375 F. Spray 8-inch square baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Combine boiling water and flaxseed in small bowl. Let stand until cool.
2. Combine blueberries, 1⁄3 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, cornstarch, and 1⁄2 tablespoon lemon peel in large bowl; toss to coat. Spoon into prepared pan.
3. Combine soymilk and remaining 2
1⁄4 cup coconut oil, melted
tablespoons lemon juice in small bowl; let stand 5 minutes. Combine flour, cornmeal, remaining 1⁄2 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon peel, baking powder and salt in medium bowl; mix well. Add soymilk mixture, coconut oil and flaxseed mixture; stir until just combined. Drop topping by 2 tablespoons into mounds over blueberry mixture.
4. Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until filling is bubbly and topping is golden brown. Let stand 30 minutes before serving.
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Did You Know?
Grilling is serious business in the hearts and minds of millions of people, which is perhaps the reason why individuals tend to be so devoted to their preferred method of cooking foods over an open flame. That devotion extends to the type of grill cooks use, which typically comes down to a choice between gas grills that utilize propane and charcoal grills that burn charcoal. Though the debate over which type of grill is better will likely never end, charcoal devotees insist that science is on their side. Grilling with charcoal leads to the release of an aroma compound known as guaiacol. Guaiacol is produced during the breakdown of lignin, a resin that BarbecueBros.com notes holds strands of cellulose together to form wood. As lignin breaks down, guaiacol is released, providing foods cooked over charcoal with a uniquely smoky, bacon-like flavor. That unique flavor is absent from foods cooked on a gas grill, which charcoal grill enthusiasts point to as proof that their preferred method to grill meat is superior to other means.
An Elevated Risk
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, some medical conditions can put people at an elevated risk for certain infections. Heart disease, diabetes mellitus type 1 or 2, chronic lung disease, including COPD, and kidney failure are among the conditions that can increase a person’s risk for certain infections. The CDC notes the importance of recognizing this potential connection, as such a recognition can help
people understand the role vaccines can play in promoting their overall health. It’s also vital that men and women realize the connection between their lifestyle choices and their risk for certain infections. For example, excessive consumption of alcohol and smoking are two controllable risk factors that can elevate a person’s risk for infection. Learn more about vaccinations and your risk for certain infections by visiting www.cdc.gov.
New York Blood Center (NYBC) has issued an urgent call for blood donations, especially from those with types O+ and O- blood. The current supply of O- blood, the universal blood type used in emergencies, has dropped to a critically low two-day level, and overall collections are nearly 20% below hospital demand. NYBC expects to collect only about 6,500 donations this week, falling approximately 1,600
donations short of what is needed to maintain a safe and stable blood supply in New York.
Spring travel, school breaks, and packed calendars have kept regular donors away—leaving donation levels dangerously low at a time when they should be ramping up. Each year, more than 56,000 traumas are reported in New York State, most occurring between May and September when accidents,
car crashes, and violent injuries rise dramatically. Blood transfusions are often needed to treat traumas, and a spike in traumatic accidents can cause a 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.
“Spring can be an exciting season with warmer weather on the way and fun holiday celebrations, but it’s also a critical time of year for the blood supply,” said Andrea Cefarelli, Senior Vice President at New York Blood Center. “As we start to build our inventory ahead of the trauma-heavy summer season, the need is more urgent than ever. We’re
calling on our community, especially type O donors, to roll up their sleeves and make a donation today. Your blood donation could be the lifeline that ensures our hospitals are ready to face any emergency that comes their way.”
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.
To make an appointment, donors can call 1-800-9332566 or visit nybc.org. Can’t donate blood? You can still make a lifesaving impact by supporting NYBC’s mission through financial contributions or volunteering your time.
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Skin Cancer Awareness
The World Cancer Research Fund reports that skin cancer is the seventeenth most common cancer across the globe. The United States, Germany and the United Kingdom had the highest number of skin cancer cases in 2022, and the U.S. also had the distinction of having the most deaths from skin cancer (7,368) in that year. Though individuals with naturally darker skin tend to think they might not be as vulnerable to the disease as fair-skinned individuals, that is not necessarily true. While it is true that fair-skinned individuals must be especially careful when spending time in the sun, the American Academy of Dermatology notes that skin cancer in patients with darker skin tones is often diagnosed in later stages of the disease when it’s more difficult to treat. Simply put, all people, including those with naturally darker skin tones, must take the threat of skin cancer seriously and take every precaution to protect their skin when spending time in the sun.
Did You Know?
Encouraging children to be physically active can be an important step in helping them to be healthier later in life. The Physical Rehabilitation Network (PRN) says active kids are more likely to become healthy adults. Studies have shown that being physically active and making smart food choices while young can lead to a reduced risk of developing many serious health conditions later in life, which can include diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, heart disease, and even certain cancers. Families can work together to help kids get on paths to better health and to become more active. This may involve putting limits on screen time and encouraging outdoor play and group active activities like sports or dance.
Did You Know?
The American Academy of Dermatology recommends that parents avoid exposing babies younger than six months to the sun's rays. Infants should be kept in the shade as much as possible and dressed in lightweight and long sleeves, pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and sunglasses. The AAD also notes, sunscreen use should be avoided in babies younger than six months. Children six months and older can use a broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen with a sun-protection factor (SPF) of 30 or higher. These sunscreens should be applied to all areas that are not covered by clothing, and reapplied approximately every two hours (or as often as the product label indicates).
