The Amityville Farmers Market has returned to its bucolic setting on the lawn next to First United Methodist Church. Located at 25 Broadway (aka Route 110), the lawn provides room for shoppers to stroll around while patronizing the vendors at the Market. The Market operates on Saturdays from 9 AM – 1 PM through October 25th. The Amityville Farmers Market is sponsored by the Bay Village Civic Association in
Town Of Babylon Cares Health And Wellness Pop-Up Event
The Town of Babylon Cares is hosting a Health and Wellness Pop-Up Event at Raymour & Flanigan in Farmingdale on Saturday, August 2nd from 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Anyone who donates will receive an exclusive 10% store discount. This family event will feature:
• Wellness-themed games and activities
• A one-mile indoor walk
• Coping skills challenges
• Educational trivia
• Giveaways, prizes, and more! Whether you’d like to attend the event or volunteer to support it, we’d love to have you join us. You can make that selection directly on the form linked below.
SIGN UP HERE: https://docs.google.com/ forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSczR4gErJXt1WFgNctJqPBFT3vbUVKIGmqmp-4XRikNkVdtg/ viewform?usp=pp_url
Protect Yourself
(NAPSI)—Cybercriminals target consumers with malicious ads, tricking them into downloading malware, including ransomware but you can protect yourself. A joint investigation—dubbed The Unholy Triangle— by the Digital Citizens Alliance, White Bullet, and Unit 221B can help. Access the report at www. digitalcitizensalliance.org.
Reorganization Complete For Amityville Board Of Education
The Amityville School District Board of Education held its annual reorganization meeting on July 8, during which its incoming board was installed.
John Sheahan, Esq., of Guercio & Guercio, administered the oaths of office as he swore in
trustees Juan Leon and Chris Nehring for three-year terms. Dr. Gina Talbert was also sworn in for her third year as superintendent of schools.
Following a nomination, Lisa Johnson was elected president while Juan Leon was voted as first vice president and Chris Nehring
was voted as second vice president. Additionally, Amityville Memorial High School students Sarai Mullings and Alliyah McQueen were named as the board’s ex officio student board members.
Photos courtesy of the Amityville Union Free School District
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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.
Amityville Superintendent of Schools Dr. Gina Talbert was sworn in
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during the Board of Education’s reorganization meeting on July 8.
Amityville Memorial High School students Alliyah McQueen, left, and Sarai Mullings were named as the board’s ex officio student board members.
Lisa Johnson was sworn in as the Amityville Board of Education president during the district’s reorganization meeting on July 8.
Juan Leon was sworn in as the Amityville Board of Education first vice president during the district’s reorganization meeting on July 8.
Chris Nehring was sworn in as the Amityville Board of Education second vice president during the district’s reorganization meeting on July 8.
JULY HAPPENINGS
WEDNESDAY, JULY 30th
10:00AM-12:00PM
TOUCH-A-TRUCK
At Emma Clark Library 120 Main Street in Setauket. For families with children up to 5th grade. Free Event. Check out vehicles from different community organizations. In the case of inclement weather, please call Emma Clark Library ahead of time: 631.941.4080. Questions? Email kids@emmaclark.org
2:00PM
FREE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
At the Bayard Cutting Arboretum State Park, Great River. Buddy Merriam will be performng. For more information visit Isliparts.org, or call 631-888-3525
5:30PM-7:30PM
TEENS DUNGEONS & DRAGONS
at the Babylon Public Library 24 S. Carll Ave.
Join us in the library for Dungeons & Dragons! Build a character, choose your weapons, and lay waste to nasty critters with a roll of the dice. New and experienced players welcome! Grades 6-12. Registration required. For more information, please call Erin White 631-669-1624
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
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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
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
10:00AM-8:00PM
OLD WESTBURY GARDENS
EXTENDED HOURS
Thursday, July 31, and Friday, August 1 They’re open late tonight —until 8pm! Come stroll the grounds, enjoy golden hour in the gardens, and soak in the beauty of a summer evening at Old Westbury Gardens. 71 Old Westbury Rd. in Old Westbury. For more information, visit info@ oldwestburygardens.org or call 516333-0048
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 631-367-3418
6:00PM
THURSDAYS ON THE BAY
FREE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES 88 West Ave. in West Sayville. Thursdays on the Bay takes place at the Scenic Long Island Maritime Museum and is the perfect place to wind down. Bring a chair or a blanket and stay until sunset. 7/31 Tom Cilmi/ Country music. Free parking. For more information visit Isliparts.org, or call 631-888-3525
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Free Memory Screenings
Long Islanders can get free, confidential memory screenings this summer at the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s (AFA) Barbara Rabinowitz Education and Resource Center, located at 149 Schleigel Blvd, in Amityville. Screenings will take place each Wednesday afternoon and are open to everyone, with no minimum age or insurance prerequisites. Appointments can be scheduled by calling 631223-4000.
Memory screenings are quick (approximately 1015 minutes), noninvasive, and consist of a series of questions to gauge memory, language, thinking skills and other cognitive functions. They are similar to other
routine health screenings, such as those for blood pressure, cholesterol, and skin checks. Screenings are administered one on one by a qualified professional, and results are confidential and provided immediately at the end of the screening. Results are not a diagnosis, but a memory screening can suggest if someone should see a physician for a full evaluation.
Early detection of memory impairments is vital. Many different conditions can cause memory issues, including treatable or curable conditions such as vitamin deficiencies, thyroid disorders, urinary tract infections, sleep apnea, stress, anxiety, and depression.
Even in the case of a dementia-related illness such as Alzheimer’s, early detection can provide greater opportunity to begin treatments when they are most effective, as well as taking part in a clinical trial. In addition, it affords the person the chance to take advantage of community services, such as support groups and therapeutic programming, which can help maximize quality of life, as well as have a greater say in making legal, financial, and health care decisions.
Residents wishing to get a free memory screening at AFA’s Barbara Rabinowitz Education & Resource Center this summer can call the Center at 631223-4000 to schedule an appointment.
The Science of Spirituality Meditation Center’s 21st Anniversary Celebration Open House
Sunday, August 24, 1 - 5 pm
You’re invited to an amazing day featuring special guest speakers, introductory meditation sessions, vegetarian cooking demos, yoga demonstrations, live music, a tour of the garden & grounds, an outdoor picnic, and more. Come see what we’re all about and join in the celebration! Open to all and free of charge.
For more info, 631-8227979, Infotristate@sos. org. Science of Spirituality Meditation Center, 79 County Line Road, Amityville, NY 11701.
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The Orthodox Church offers you the authentic Christian Tradition maintained without innovation since Apostolic times, which fulfills life on a daily basis, not just on Sunday. We welcome all people seeking a community rooted in the oldest Christian Church
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with an emphasis on Holy Scripture, Holy Tradition, liturgical and prayer life, and traditional Christian values. The Divine Liturgy is celebrated every Sunday at 9:30 AM (Hours at 9:00 AM) at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, 369 Green Avenue, East Meadow. Coffee hour follows the Divine Liturgy.
Services are also streamed on https://www.facebook. com/htocem. All services are conducted in English. Additional information and schedules can be found on the parish website, www. htocem.org, or by email, htocem@gmail.com.
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New York Blood Center Issues Urgent Call For Donors
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 Oblood, 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.
