Located at Belfast in the heart of the Village of Lindenhurst, the OLPH Knights ran the fundraising at the
Tunnel2Towers Fundraiser. The event was chaired by Ronny Devine with Belfast owner David Crowe and supported
local elected officials with Village Trustee Doug Madlon leading the invocation and Jefferson Formes on the
THURSDAY, AUGUST 22
2:00PM-3:30 PM
PRE-RETIREES, RETIREES, AND PART-TIME RETIREES WORKSHOP
Are you embarking on retirement while others closest to you are still entrenched in their careers, or focused on other things? You are not alone. This workshop is designed to provide valuable insights and suggestions to help you thrive in this next chapter of your life. FREE, IN-PERSON WORKSHOP: Rockville Centre Library, 221 N. Village Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570. Use the link below to register: https:// www.rvclibrary.org/ or call 516-766-6257
6:00PM-7:00PM
GARDEN LECTURE
You can have garden interest 12 months a year! Experience a pictorial tour through the garden to see how interest can keep going during any season, even in the winter! Presented by Lee Miller, Landscaper Designer and author of 4 books. Hosted by the Paumanacke Garden Club at the Wantagh Public Library, 3285 Park Avenue Wantagh. FREE. For more information, please contact paumanackegc@gmail.com
SATURDAY, AUGUST 24
9:00AM-2:00PM
CHILDREN'S SNAPPER DERBY
Children's Snapper Derby in partnership with NY Coalition for Recreational Fishing at Captree Fuel Bait & Tackle, 3500 East Ocean Parkway in Babylon. For more
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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
information, please Contact Senator Monica R. Martinez's Office at 631-341-7111
10:00AM-4:00PM
BLOOD DRIVE
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Town Board announce a partnership with New York Blood Center to host a Blood Drive in honor of Bridget McElroy, who lost her battle to cancer at just 35-years old. The drive will be held at Marjorie Post Park Community Center, located at 451 Unqua Road in Massapequa. To make an appointment, visit https://donate. nybc.org/donor/schedules/drive_ schedule/316344
10:00AM-1:30PM
KIWANIS CLUB OF WANTAGH FOOD DRIVE
King Kullen, 1340 Wantagh Ave. in Wantagh. Non-perishable foods and baby essentials are all needed. A list will be given out before entering the store to residents that are interested in participating. Cash donations are always welcome. The food drive will benefit two Wantagh food pantries: St. Francis Food Pantry and St. Jude Episcopal Food Pantry.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 24 & SUNDAY, AUGUST 25
11:00AM-6:00PM
31st LIMM ANNUAL SEAFOOD FESTIVAL
Don't miss Long Island Maritime Museum's Premier Event, 31st Annual Seafood Festival. Featuring
Live Music, Crafts & Seafood! The festival is held on the grounds of the Long Island Maritime Museum located at 88 West Avenue in West Sayville. The Seafood Festival is the Long Island Maritime Museum’s premier annual fundraiser. Find out more at www.limmseafoodfestival. org, or call 631-HISTORY, 631-447-8679
SUNDAY, AUGUST 25
10:00AM-3:00PM
HONEY BEE EXPERIENCE
Join Pinelawn for their 6th Annual Honey Bee Experience as they demonstrate the wonders of honey bees! With 6 hives on the property, Pinelawn explains the importance of honey bees in our environment and provides a safe, up-close look at these marvelous insects. Takes place at Pinelawn’s Lowuis Natalie Mall, West Gate 3 Entrance. For more information, please call 631-249-6100
SATURDAY AUGUST 31
2:00PM-5:00PM
DAHLIA EXHIBITION AND PHOTO SHOW
The Long Island Dahlia Society will hold its annual Dahlia Exhibition and Photo Show at the Bayard Cutting Arboretum, Carriage House, 440 Montauk Highway in Great River. Show is free with entry in the park. For further information visit WWW. LongIslandDahlia.org or email LIDSPHOTO22@gmail.com for the Photo Show
Sealed Proposals will be received by the Inc. Village of Lindenhurst, 430 South Wellwood Avenue, Lindenhurst, New York until 10:00 a.m. September 5, 2024. Proposals will be publicly opened and read, and awarded as soon thereafter as practicable for:
Specifications may be obtained at Lindenhurst Village Hall, 430 South Wellwood Avenue, Lindenhurst, New York 11757. The Village Board reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids it deems necessary in the best interest of the Village Taxpayers. By Order of the Village Board Inc. Village of Lindenhurst
Kathleen Schrader Village Clerk
LV N & S - 717 - 8/21/24
PIGS-ON-A-WING JOIN FRIENDS OF THE KNIGHTS - Congratulations to the team for joining the Friends of the Knights led by the OLPH Knights of Columbus Council #794. This establishment is a staple chicken and BBQ restaurant in the Village of Lindenhurst - family owned and operated!
THURSDAYS 5 pm -9
JUN AUG JUL 27th 25th 22nd
SPEND $50 OR MORE AT PARTICIPATING ESTABLISHMENTS & RECEIVE A DISCOUNT SUMMER SIZZLE COUPON CARD.
Children will soon be trading in the chimes of neighborhood ice cream trucks for the bells of school as summer vacation gives way to the start of a new academic year. August through September is prime backto-school season, with children all across the country stocking their backpacks and shopping for new school wardrobes.
There is more to getting ready for the start of school than making sure pencils are sharpened and tablets are charged. Parents and children can work together to ensure the transition back to the classroom is as seamless as possible.
Adjust Sleep And Wake Times
Summer vacation often means letting loose of schedules for a while, and that may translate into later-thannormal bedtimes and rising a little later in the morning. Everyone in the household will have to reacquaint themselves with schedules that ensure kids get to school on time. A few weeks before the first day of school, start incrementally going to bed at an earlier time and start waking up earlier each morning. Try to plan out the increments so that by the time the last few days of summer vacation wind down, the family is on target with a waking
schedule that mirrors the school schedule.
Acclimate
Although summer vacation may involve trips that bring children in contact with other people, it may have been some time since they’ve spent five or more hours per day around 20 to 30 people their age. It may take a transition period to get used to being around a bunch of peers, so families can visit places where there tend to be crowds of kids, such as zoos, aquariums, parks, and trampoline centers. These can be lowpressure locations to dust off social skills.
Know the route or plan for school transportation
Students may be driven independently, ride the school bus, walk or bike, or carpool with others to and from school. Families can establish plans so that getting to and from school is not something kids need to worry about. Practice routes and timing, taking into consideration that when schools open there will be much more traffic.
Parents can reassure children that there will be a learning curve, but all of the kinks generally get worked out during the first week.
Avoid “summer slide”
Most students don’t want to think about studying, homework
and testing while on summer break, but it can be beneficial to stay current on some lessons. Summer slide refers to the loss of some of the learning achieved during the previous school year over the summer break. Some experts say summer
slide is overstated, but it can’t hurt for students to refresh their memories on some math, science and language arts concepts over break so that they will be ready to hit the books when the new school year begins.
Prep for school lunches
Children and adults can work together to map out healthy eating options for school lunch. Many school districts have lunch plans that can be purchased through an online account. Participating students simply enter a number or swipe a code at checkout.
School lunches are built to be nutritionally diverse and have options that even picky eaters will like.
School is right around the corner, and families should get ready for the routine and needs that go with the academic year as the first day draws closer.
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RIBBON CUTTING - NAVARRO’S HAIR SALON - The Copiague Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of Navarro’s Hair Salon at 634 Rte. 109 in Lindenhurst. Navarro’s had an amazing turnout for their celebratory ribbon cutting, including representatives from the PACCA (Peruvian American Chamber of Commerce Alliance), Salvadoran American Chamber of Commerce (Salvacom), TOB Deputy Supervisor Tony Martinez and State Senator Monica Martinez, State Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre and Copiague Chamber President Donna Farina.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 27, AT 6:30 P.M.
Experience
The Lindenhurst Board of Education held its annual reorganization meeting on July 10. During the meeting, returning trustees were sworn in, and members nominated the Board President and Vice President for the 2024-2025 school year. Additionally, Vincent A. Caravana was sworn in as Superintendent of Schools. He previously served as
Interim Superintendent.
Donna Hochman and Josephine Martino were selected as Board President and Vice President, respectively. Trustees Maryellen Cunningham, Claire McKeon, and President Hochman were sworn in after winning reelection in May.
“It is a great honor and privilege to sit on this
Board and serve the wider Lindenhurst community,” President Hochman said. “I look forward to continuing the work of providing our students with the best possible educational experience and ensuring our schools remain Lindy Strong!”
Photos courtesy of the Lindenhurst Union Free School District
Lucas Spillman and Olivia Vetack of the Lindenhurst UFSD, both of whom are performing arts students at Nassau BOCES
Long Island High School for the Arts (LIHSA), ended the school year with outstanding performances in the original LIHSA production of Big Shot, based on the music of Billy Joel.
Big Shot was created and choreographed by LIHSA faculty members
L’aura Bagdziunas and Chris Brick, specifically for students. The Joel Foundation fully endorsed the production, and even sent flowers to the allstudent cast and crew on opening night, in
appreciation of their hard work and preparation.
“I play a rising star who’s trying to make it big and find her place in the spotlight,” Olivia explained about her role as the star of Big Shot. “She goes through a number of challenges and trials, from the peak of her life to the end, and I found that very inspiring.”
Lucas, the solo vocalist “Vienna” said, “It has been such a great honor to perform Billy Joel’s music in a production of this caliber. There is a weight and responsibility to bringing these songs to life, and I’m humbled to have been a part of that.”
Join the South Shore Audubon Society for a bird walk at Mill Pond Park in Wantagh, starting at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 25. The Park is on the north side of Merrick Road, 4 blocks west of the Wantagh State Parkway . The group will meet at the gazebo. Bring binoculars. Walk leaders and
The Social Security Administration recently announced that customers who created an online account (e.g., my Social Security account) before September 18, 2021, will soon be required to transition to a Login.gov account to continue access to their online services. Over five million of these account
holders have already transitioned to Login.gov.
The agency is making the changes to simplify the sign-in experience and align with federal authentication standards while providing safe and secure access to online services.
“my Social Security is a safe and secure way for people to do business with
us,” said Social Security Commissioner Martin O’Malley. “We’re excited to transition to Login. gov to access our online services, streamlining the process and ease of use for the public across agencies.”
Account holders are encouraged to sign-in now. When the user logs in, they will be presented
with an option to easily transition to Login.gov. Once their account is successfully linked, a confirmation screen will appear, and they will have immediate access to their personal my Social Security services or other service that they were attempting to access.
Existing Login.gov or ID.me account holders
do NOT need to create a new account or take any action.
other birders and nature enthusiasts will be happy to share their knowledge and experience with you. The bird walk is free of charge.
To register, text your name and contact information to 516 467-9498. No walk if it rains. Text regarding questionable conditions.
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Many adults have fond memories of attending summer camp when they were children. The American Camp Association reports that each year more than 14 million children and adults take advantage of the camp experience. Summer camp is a place for kids to learn new skills, make new friends, experience being away from home for extended periods of time, and explore new locales. Summer camp
The Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition will be holding their annual Lazy Days of Summer Raffle, now through August 23rd. Prizes include an Apple Watch, Lottery Board, Italian Delights Basket, Yoga Basket, Garden Basket, Summer Fun Basket and Disney Lovers Basket. Also, Silent Auction items! Call the office for details, 631893-4110.
program lengths vary.
Some children attend local camps that may last a week or two, while others attend sleep-away camps that last a little longer. Since summer vacation typically lasts between eight to 10 weeks, parents may discover there still is plenty of downtime after summer camp ends. Here are some ways to fill the gap between the end of camp and the start of a new school year.
Schedule a vacation
What better way to keep the magic of summer going than by rolling summer camp right into a family vacation?
Give kids time to enjoy a few days to relax at home, but then buckle up for the next adventure. This can be a trip away from home, or a series of day trips or activities guided by all members of the family.
Organize a sleepover exchange
Parents of school-aged children can coordinate with one another to fill up a week or more with sleepovers. Each family can take a night or two, and the kids can jump from house to house extending the fun with one
We are growing thousands of baby oysters at our community oyster gardens graciously hosted in crates at the docks of Babylon & Bay Shore Yacht Clubs. Volunteers are wanted to help maintain the gardens by cleaning up the crates, then counting & measuring the baby oysters to track their growth.
Great hands on experience for allscouts and families welcome. All minors must be accompanied by an adult.
We recommend clothing that you don’t mind getting a bit dirty and/or wet. See below to volunteer for one or more days. Babylon - Sundays from 1-3 PM Bay Shore - Tuesdays from 9-11 AM Community service available. Volunteer here: https:// www.signupgenius.com/ go/10C084EA9AE2BA2FDCE9-50158169community?mc_cid=c3a546c8e1&mc_ eid=51d1e63712#/
another. Sleepovers can occur inside the home or under tents in the yard.
Recreate favorite camp activities at home
Why not take what makes camp entertaining and try it at home? Copy the camp’s itinerary and engage in similar activities, such as canoeing or nature hikes. On nights when the weather cooperates, everyone can gather around a fire pit to roast marshmallows.
Enroll in a recreational program
Some towns offer free or low-fee activities to residents through their parks and recreation departments. If budgeting does not allow for a camp experience, there are likely town-wide activities that can fill the gaps until it’s time for children to go back to school. Some even may offer after-hours childcare options for parents who have scheduling conflicts with work.
When summer camp ends, parents have different options they can explore to keep children engaged and supervised until a new school year begins.
If you have experienced the loss of a loved one, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Lindenhurst has a Bereavement Support Group to help you through your grief.
The group will start on Saturdays September 28 through November 16, 2024. The time 11:301:00pm. The group is a 9 week commitment. Registration is required. If interested, contact the OLPH Rectory at 631226-7725 extension 200. OLPH Church is located at 210 South Wellwood Avenue in Lindenhurst, NY 11757.
Suffolk Legislator Tom Donnelly (D-Deer Park) is pleased to inform Babylon and Huntington 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 Babylon:
• Deer Park Library, 44 Lake Avenue, Deer Park: Friday, September 20, 9 – 11 am
• North Amityville Nutrition Center, 48-C Cedar Road, Amityville: Wednesday, September 11, 10 am – 1 pm
• Rainbow Center, 293 Buffalo Avenue, Lindenhurst: Wednesday, September 4, 8:30 – 11:00 am
• Tanner Park Senior Nutrition, 2 Tanner Park, Copiague: Wednesday, September 11, 8:30 am – 1
pm
• Spangle Drive Center, 4385 Spangle Drive, North Babylon: Tuesdays, August 27 & September 24, 12 –3:30 pm
• West Babylon Library, 211 Route 109, West Babylon: Thursday September 26, 10 am – 12 pm
• Wyandanch Senior Nutrition, 28 Wyandanch Avenue, Wyandanch: Wednesday, September 4, 8:30 am – 1 pm
In Huntington, they will be visiting the following:
• Huntington Senior
Nutrition Ctr., 423 Park Avenue, Huntington: Wednesday, Sept. 18, 8:30 am – 1 pm
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.”
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On September 15, 2024 in celebration of the Village’s German origins and the community’s founding as Breslau 154 years ago, the Society will be hosting its second annual Volksmarch. Volksmarching was founded in Germany over 50 years ago. Participants are invited to stroll through the Village stopping at designated historically relevant sites. The noncompetitive walk is approximately 3 miles in length and can be easily traversed at a leisurely gait. At each designated stop, participants will be greeted by a docent conversant in the site’s history and will be given recognition for completing the stop. All registrants completing the entire route will receive a commemorative medal to indicate they successfully completed the walk. There is a registration fee for the event and pre-registration is recommended. The Volksmarch is being held in conjunction with the Lindenhurst Fire Department Breslau Engine Company’s Annual German Festival.
The walk will begin and end at Firemen’s Park Pavilion and will take place from 9AM to 2PM. Pre-registration will be
available by contacting the Lindenhurst Historical Society on its Facebook page at Lindy Breslau and accessing the QR code or by emailing the Society at Lindenhursthistorical society@gmail.com. Fees for pre-registration or day of event registration is $15 for individuals and $20 for families. All participants,
those pre-registered and those registering day of will need to report to the pavilion to obtain their registration materials. Collectable commemorative medals will be awarded at the conclusion of the walk at Firemen’s Pavilion. One medal will be awarded to each individual participant and to each family participating.
Additional medals can be purchased for $10. The Breslau Engine Company’s German Festival will follow immediately at 2PM at the Pavilion and participation in the Volksmarch includes admission to the German Festival. For information visit the Society’s Facebook page - Breslau Lindy or call (631) 226-0209.
