The following is a listing of our upcoming events at Lindenhurst Moose Lodge
Moose Corner
JULY 2025 EVENTS
Sunday, 07/06/25
“Family Brunch & Moose International Chairman of the Board Official Visitation”: Enjoy our “All You Can Eat Brunch”, featuring a Custom Egg / Omelet Station”. Due to
the Chairman of the Board for Moose International official visitation to the Lodge, the event will be from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Come down for a relaxing and delicious brunch, remember to call early to make reservations, please contact Theresa Restivo (631) 252-4203 or Bridget Ahlers (631) 834-4742.
Sunday, 07/27/25
“Family BBQ & Car Show”: To celebrate the 112th Birthday of “Mooseheart”, we will be holding a combination BBQ & Car Show, starting at 1:00 pm. Tickets are $25 for Adults, and $12 for Children 12 & under. Include with the ticket is Hamburgers, Cheeseburgers, Hot Dogs, Corn on the Cobb, Salads, and more. Additionally, it includes Soda, Wine or Domestic Tap Beer, while supplies last. Advance Tickets purchase is required, and can be
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purchased from our Social Quarters, or from Theresa Restivo (631) 252-4203
The Lodge Membership Meetings are every 1st & 3rd Monday at 8:00pm. The WOTM Chapter Social Gathering is on the 1st Tuesday at 7:30pm and the Chapter Membership Meeting is every 3rd Tuesday at 7:30pm.
Our Main Hall is available for your Special events, Shower, Weddings, Birthdays, etc. Please contact Barbara Colasanto (631) 754-7477 or Theresa Restivo (631) 252-4203 for information.
All events are for members and qualified guests. Members must always present their membership card upon entering the building. All qualified guests and members without their membership card must sign the guest book.
If you have any questions, or would like additional information, please contact the Lodge at (631) 226-4364, via email at Lodge1421@gmail.com
For all events and our calendar, please visit our website at www. MooseLodge1421.com
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North Babylon High School
Class Of 1985
A 40th reunion is planned for July, 19, 2025, at Captain Bill’s in Bay Shore. Visit our Facebook group “NBHS Class of ’85” or email pmiller1767@ gmail.com for invitation and other reunion events.
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.
EXOTIC WAREHOUSE
29TH ANNUAL
28, 2025
5, 2025
RECIPE OF THE WEEK: Grilled Eggplant with Feta and Greek Couscous
TheFourth of July is a day to celebrate the birthday of the United States of America. Americans celebrate the Fourth of July in various ways, many of which involve spending time outdoors with family and friends. Grilling delicious foods often is part of the July 4 game plan. Burgers, hot dogs and chicken drumsticks will never fall out of favor for Fourth of July fare, but savvy grillmasters know to pepper the offerings with foods that will tempt palates in unique ways. This recipe for “Grilled Eggplant with Feta and Greek Couscous” from “Cooking Light Fresh Food Superfast” (Oxmoor House) by the Cooking Light Editors appeals to vegetarians, vegetable lovers and anyone who wants something a little lighter from the grill.
Serves 4
2 small eggplants (about 1 pound each), each cut into 4 lengthwise slices
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1⁄4 teaspoon salt
DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat grill.
2. Drizzle eggplant slices with olive oil. Sprinkle evenly with oregano, salt, and pepper. Grill 6 minutes on each side or until tender. Sprinkle eggplant with cheese; grill 2 minutes or until cheese melts.
3. While eggplant grills, prepare Greek Couscous.
4. Place 2 eggplant slices on each of 4 plates. Top each serving with 1 cup couscous. Garnish with oregano sprigs, if desired.
1 15-ounce can no-salt-added cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate 10 minutes.
JULY HAPPENINGS
WEDNESDAY, JULY 2nd
7:30PM
FARMINGDALE VILLAGE POPS ON THE VILLAGE GREEN
Farmingdale Village Pops On the Village Green, 43rd Season and Crowd Favorite! Wednesdays July 2nd, July 9th, July 16th, July 23rd & July 30th. Held on the Village Green, 361 Main Street, or along Main Street (as noted). Outdoor events are weather permitting. Bring chairs/blankets for seating for Movies, Pops concerts & theatre performance. For more information, please call Farmingdale Village, 516-249-0093
FRIDAY, JULY 4th
8:30AM-12:00PM
INDEPENDENCE DAY 4 MILE RUN/WALK At Bellmore Fire House, 230 Pettit Ave Bellmore. 8:30AM 4 Mile Start, 8:00AM 1 Mile Start. Rain or Shine. Sanctioned by USATF-LONG ISLAND & an individual scoring race in the USATF-LI Grand Prix. All are welcome, you can also become a member today to score! This event is a USATF-Long Island fundraiser, with all proceeds going directly to Long Island Track & Field. For more information, please call 516-531-3323
SATURDAY, JULY 5th
3:00PM
CONCERT OF PATRIOTIC MUSIC
Celebrating God and Country featuring Kathryn Wilson, soprano soloist. A free-will offering will be taken. Grace United Methodist, 515 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. For more information, please call 631-226-8690
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
SATURDAY, JULY 12th & SUNDAY, JULY 13th
10:00AM-6:00PM
LONG BEACH ARTS AND CRAFTS
BOARDWALK FESTIVAL
The City of Long Beach Department of Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce that the 2025 Arts and Crafts Boardwalk Festival has returned. Vendor applications are available. All artisans are encouraged to apply! For more information, please call 516-705-7414
THROUGH JULY 13th
5-11PM WEEKDAYS AND NOON-11 PM SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS & JULY 4th
EMPIRE STATE FAIR
This family-fun annual event features a variety of live entertainment, four nights of spectacular Fireworks by Grucci, exciting rides and games for the whole family, and plenty of delicious fair food. For more information, please call 866-666-3247
SATURDAY, JULY 19th
10:00AM-4:00PM ANTIQUE CAR SHOW
Wantagh Preservation Society's 4th Annual Antique Car Show.(Rain date Sunday July 20th) Wantagh Preservation Society Museum, 1700 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh. Cars from 1960's & older. Entrance fee $1. Refreshments for sale, 50/50 raffle, music! Go inside Wantagh's 1885 Train Station, Wantagh's 1907 Post office & get your free ticket to board the 1912 Jamaica Parlor car, (Parlor car open from 12 - 2pm). emailWantaghmuseum@gmail.com (Matt)
6:30PM-10:30PM
HAWAIIAN LUAU
Grab your grass skirt & Hawaiian shirt. Brumidi Lodge, Deer Park is hosting a HAWAIIAN LUAU. Hawaiian Style Buffet Dinner, Slushies & soda included, Tiki Bar, Brumidi’s Famous Hawaiian Entertainment DJ Gene & Joanne Spinning in the Music Hut. Raffles & Much More Summer Fun For tickets and more information, please call Anita 631-422-6914. Sons & Daughters of Italy in America 2075 Deer Park Ave., Deer Park.
SUNDAY, JULY 20th
11:00AM-4:00PM
SPIRIT OF SUMMER ART FESTIVAL Spirit of Huntington Art Center, 2 Melville Rd. N. Huntington Station. A day of celebrating inclusion and diversity in the arts, hand-made goods, community, food trucks, raffles, games, music performances, fun crafts and activities for the whole family! Hosted by the Spirit of Huntington, a non-profit community art center that teaches creative expression classes to all ages and all abilities. Connected with over 500 participants and dozens of local organizations across Long Island. For more information, please call 631-470-9620
MONDAY, JULY 21st
9:00AM-12:00PM
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Saint John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 36 E. John Street in Lindenhurst. July 21st through July 25th. Bible lessons, Music, Games, Crafts, Snacks, and more! FREE!! Grades K-6th. Register at https:// saintjohnsvbs.myanswers.com
Town Of Babylon, Knights Of Columbus Host Veterans Club Lecture And Artifact Donation
A spirited crowd recently gathered at the World War Veterans Club Hall to honor Lindenhurst’s military heritage at an event co-sponsored by the Town of Babylon and the OLPH Knights of Columbus Council #794. Town Historian Mary Cascone delivered a captivating lecture on the hall’s founding and its deep ties to the village’s wartime past.
“This building isn’t just a venue—it’s a monument
to generations of veterans who shaped the character of this town,” said Cascone. “Preserving it preserves their stories.”
Suffolk County Presiding Officer Kevin McCaffrey followed with a reflection on how the Town and County united to secure the property for public use.
“This space was saved through the combined efforts of government and community,” McCaffrey noted. “It represents
what’s possible when we recognize the value of our past and act to protect it.”
The Knights of Columbus then presented a thoughtful donation of Council artifacts to the Lindenhurst Historical Society.
“The Knights are honored to contribute to the preservation of Lindenhurst’s history,” said Grand Knight Patrick Corcoran. “These artifacts are not just objects—they are sacred reminders of the courage, sacrifice, and service that define our village’s story.”
Adding scholarly context and depth, historian and Knight’s lecturer Dr. Jeff Gaab emphasized the critical role of preserving community memory.
“History doesn’t sit in silence—it speaks through buildings, through stories,
through the items we pass down,” said Gaab. “By coming together tonight, we’ve ensured these voices won’t fade.”
The donated items will be curated and placed on permanent display at the Lindenhurst Historical
Society. Organizers said they hope the exhibit will serve as a living classroom, inviting residents and students to connect with the village’s unique veterans’ legacy.
Copia gue Public Schools FREE Summer Meals Pr og r am
Free meals available for kids and teens 18 and younger. Open to ALL – NO enrollment & NO cost USDA Requires Meals be Eaten on Site
Copiague Memorial Library
50 Deauville Blvd, Copiague
July 11 – August 22
Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Deauville Gardens East Playground
45 Waldo St, Copiague
July 7 – August 21
Monday through Thursday
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
North Lindenhurst Pool
1700 Straight Path, Lindenhurst
July 7 – August 21
Monday through Thursday 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
North Amityville Pool
300 New Highway, Amityville
July 7 – August 21
Monday through Thursday 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Contact for Additional Information:
Contact for Additional Information:
Copiague Cafeteria Department Phone: (631) 842-4010 x451
Copiague Cafeteria Department Phone: (631) 842-4010 x451
Comidas gratuitas disponibles para niños y adolescentes de 18 años o menos. Abierto a todos: Sin inscripción ni costo. El USDA exige que las comidas se consuman en el lugar.
Libreria Publica de Copiague
50 Deauville Blvd, Copiague
Julio 11 – Agosto 22
Martes, Miercoles & Viernes
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Patio de Deauville Gardens East
45 Waldo St, Copiague
Julio 7 – Agosto 21
Lunes a Jueves
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Picina de North Lindenhurst 1700 Straight Path, Lindenhurst
Julio 7 – Agosto 21
Lunes a Jueves
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Picina de North Amityville
300 New Highway, Amityville
Julio 7 – Agosto 21
Lunes a Jueves 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Contacto para más información: Departamento de Cafetería
Teléfono: (631) 842-4010 x451
Starring: ELLIOTT LITHERLAND and NATALIE DUNCAN
Director EVAN PAPPAS
Choreographer DAVID GRINDROD
Musical Director JONATHAN BRENNER
Begins Performances On July 10, 2025
Opening Night Is July 12, 2025
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 the six-time Tony Award-winning musical comedy The Music Man, directed by Evan Pappas, choreographed by David Grindrod, with musical direction by Jonathan Brenner. Performances begin Thursday, July 10, 2025, and run through August 31, 2025. Opening night will be celebrated on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at 7:30 PM.
The cast is led by Elliott Litherland* (Argyle’s: Beauty and the Beast, Carousel, Opera North) as Harold Hill and Natalie Duncan* (International: The Sound of Music) as Marian Paroo, with Paul J. Hernandez (Disney Cruise: Frozen, Aladdin) as Marcellus Washburn, Steve McCoy* (National Tour: Monty Python’s Spamalot,) as Mayor Shinn, Bevin Bell-Hall (NYC: Swingtime Canteen) as Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn, Kara Mikula* (OffBroadway: A Man of No Importance) as Mrs. Paroo, Evan K. Latta (Regional: Something Rotten) as Tommy Djilas, Katie Gwen Morris (Regional: A Christmas Carol: AGSOC) as Zaneeta, Chris Donovan (Argyle’s: Fiddler on the Roof) as Charlie Cowell. The ensemble features Ben Adair (Regional: Cabaret), Carlyn Barenholtz (Argyle’s Fiddler on the Roof), Evan Ellis Blackwell (National Tour: Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas), Kyra Lynn Burke (National Tour: GIRLS NIGHT: The Musical, Argyle’s A Christmas Carol), Anna Anhui Chin (The New Jack Cole Dancers), Ollie Cirelli (Argyle’s: Bye Bye Birdie), Maya
Jane Galipeau (Regional: West Side Story), Ayaan Geer (Regional: The Polar Express), Ben Hahn (Regional: Bye Bye Birdie), Shea Hager (Regional: The Wedding Singer), Jared Houde (Regional: Hairspray), Tim Hotchkin (NYC: Freedom’s Last Stand), Garrison Hunt (Argyle’s: A Christmas Carol the Musical, Beauty and the Beast), Coulby Jenkins (Regional: Rock of Ages, Argyles Fiddler on the Roof), Miranda Noelle Jones (Regional: No, No, Nanette), Madelynn Justice (Regional: Shrek), Jessica Mae Murphy (Regional: The Miracle Worker), Tyler Renaud (Argyle’s: A Christmas Carol), with Saki Masuda* (National Tour: The King and I) as Dance Captain/Swing, Jackson Gifford (Regional: Charlie Brown Christmas) as Swing, and Nikki Rinaudo-Concessi (Regional: Argyle’s Mamma Mia!, A Christmas Carol) as Swing. (*Members of Actors’ Equity Association) The creative team includes Scenic Design by Elizabeth Olson, Lighting Design by David Sexton, Costume, Wig, Hair & Makeup Design by Amanda Scanze (with assistant Holly Romero), Sound Design by Kimberly O’Loughlin (with Peter Papangelopoulos, Assistant), Props Design by Callie Hester, and Music Coordination by Russell Brown. Daniel Vaughn* serves as Production Stage Manager, with Gabrielle P. Guagenti*, Katelyn Chiappone, and Gabby Duarte as Assistant Stage Managers. Technical Director is Pat Downes. Casting is by Michael Cassara, CSA. NOW ON SALE: Tickets for The Music Man range from $70 - $90 and may be purchased online at www.argyletheatre.com or by calling (631) 230-3500.
By JoAnn Cilla
Lately, it’s easy to get caught up in how fast business is changing, especially with all the buzz around AI and automation. As I watch these tools transform how we work, market, and connect, I realize that the more we rely on them, the more important it is to remember the things that make us human.
One of those things is the simple act of saying thank you.
A sincere thank you can
Thank You Is Still Good Business
acknowledge a purchase or referral—but it also affirms relationships. A proper thank you says, “I see you. I appreciate you. You matter.” That’s not something AI can replicate—not really. In today’s digital world, where everyone spends hours each day on their smartphones, human connection is a true differentiator. It’s what helps a local business stand out in a sea of algorithms and automated chat bots.
This summer, local
business owners have a perfect opportunity to deepen relationships with the customers who support them all year long. Here are five meaningful and creative ways to show your appreciation:
1. Host a Customer Appreciation Event –Turn your store or office into a mini summer party. Customers can stop by for food, raffles, and music.
2. Offer Personal Touches – Slip a handwritten note or surprise freebie
into a customer’s bag. A thoughtful gesture can be more memorable than a discount.
3. Give Back in Their Honor – Make a small donation to a local nonprofit and let customers know it’s thanks to their continued support. Gratitude backed by action speaks volumes.
4. Create Exclusive Summer Experiences – Invite top clients to a special evening with early access to new items, refreshments, or
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.
mini workshops. Make Wthem feel like insiders.
5. Spotlight Loyal Customers – Use social media to celebrate your regulars. A quick photo and a kind word can go a long way in reinforcing relationships. As AI continues to evolve, let’s remember that relationships are the one thing no machine can replicate. Saying thank you is still smart business— and it’s the kind of human connection that keeps communities like ours strong. I look forward to seeing you around town.
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.
JOANN CILLA
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OCTOBER 2, 1985 - JULY 2, 2002
Thinking of our daughter every day & always on July 2nd. She left us at age 16, twenty three years ago, but will forever be in all our family’s hearts.
~ The Moran & Kern Families
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19-Year-Old College Student Brings 11-Hour Music Festival
To Patchogue This Summer
On July 12, 2025, Long Island’s new youth-led music festival, Gaze in the Garden, is coming to Stereo Garden (9 Railroad Avenue in Patchogue) for an 11-hour celebration of punk, indie, emo, and experimental sounds. Organized by 19-yearold Jess Bond of Bond Booking, this brand new fest will showcase a vibrant, genre-bending lineup of local favorites and touring acts.
The festival is entirely independent and youthrun, with a strong focus on community, creativity, and giving back. Bond, who studies music business at Berklee College of Music, created Gaze in the Garden as a platform to showcase underground artists and bring together a scene that too often gets overlooked.
The inaugural festival will proudly partner
with Hungry for Music, a nonprofit that provides musical instruments to underprivileged children and school programs. 15% of all proceeds will be donated directly to the organization to support music access for youth across the country. Featuring over a dozen bands, including two massive out-ofstate headliners, local heavy-hitters and rising underground gems, this
festival is not one to miss for any music lover!
Festival goers can expect a rotating schedule of live performances, community vendors and an open re-entry policy, encouraging attendees to explore the local shops and restaurants in downtown Patchogue throughout the day. With an overwhelming response to the lineup teaser post, Gaze in the Garden is already proving
to be one of Long Island’s most talked-about underground events.
“This isn’t just a show, it’s something way bigger than that,” says Bond. “It’s proof that young people can build real opportunities when they have the drive and the community behind them. I want to make a space where artists feel valued and fans feel something they’ll never forge.”
Tickets are available
now via https://tinyurl. com/5fuak6ep. Early bird tickets grant access to a secret backyard pre-party and are selling fast.
About Bond Booking: Founded and run by student and entrepreneur Jess Bond, Bond Booking represents over 30 artists across genres and specializes in curating unforgettable events that prioritize community, creativity and independence.
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