BELFAST & OLPH KNIGHTS FUNDRAISE FOR TUNNEL TO TOWERS
Located at Belfast in the heart of the Village of Lindenhurst, the OLPH Knights ran the fundraising at the Third Annual Tunnel2Towers Fundraiser. The event was chaired by Ronny Devine with Belfast owner David Crowe and supported by all our local elected officials with Village Trustee Doug Madlon leading the invocation and Jefferson Formes on the National Anthem.
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BABYLON VILLAGE
EXOTIC WAREHOUSE
AUGUST HAPPENINGS
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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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:
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INC. VILLAGE OF LINDENHURST
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
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The Lindenhurst Historical Society Celebrates
Origins During This Year’s Volksmarch, Sunday September
In Conjunction With Breslau Engine Company’s
The Noncompetitive Fitness Walk Touring Lindenhurst Historical Sites
2024
On September 15, 2024 in celebration of the Village’s German origins and the community’s founding as Breslau 154 years ago, the
Lazy Days Of Summer Raffle
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.
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 preregistered 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
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in the Volksmarch includes admission to the German Festival. For information
visit the Society’s Facebook page - Breslau Lindy or call (631) 226-0209.
State Utilities is a major oil dealer on Long Island providing heating fuel to residents and businesses in Nassau and Suffolk County; we offer on-line fuel ordering, delivery, and full service heating oil contracts.
State Utilities takes pride in supplying fuel you need to heat your home and/or office to the comfort level you desire. Winter can be long and brutal, and should your burner fail to start it can become a crucial disaster. It is comforting to have full service during this disruption by contacting us by telephone or Email, no matter what the weather outside.
Celebrating 74 years in business, we are grateful to the many generations of loyal customers who have entrusted State Utilities with their interior comfort. Thank
Grilled Seafood To Excite Backyard BBQ Guests
Grilling is a passion shared by millions of people across the globe. For some, there’s simply no better way to prepare meals in summertime than to do so over an open flame.
Recent years have seen many people expand their culinary horizons beyond traditional grilling fare like hamburgers and hot dogs. Indeed, there’s no shortage of options for grilling afficionados looking to expand their repertoire. Individuals who love seafood can try this recipe for “Grilled Diver Scallops and Fall Vegetable Shish Kebabs with Hazelnut Brown Butter” courtesy of John Holl’s “The American Craft Beer Cookbook” (Storey).
Grilled Diver Scallops And Fall Vegetable Shish Kebabs
With Hazelnut Brown Butter
Makes 4 servings
12 fresh large diver scallops
4 fennel bulbs, trimmed, cored, and diced into 11⁄2-inch cubes
4 large parsnips, peeled and diced into 11⁄2-inch cubes
1 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and diced into 1 1⁄2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 12-ounce can Oskar Blues Mama’s Little Yella Pils, or similar beer
8 skewers
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
1 tablespoon finely chopped toasted hazelnuts
Directions:
1. Remove the scallops from the refrigerator to come up to room temperature. Prepare a medium fire in a gas or charcoal grill. If using charcoal, arrange the coals in a thin layer to evenly control the heat.
2. Combine the fennel, parsnips, and butternut squash in a large bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Transfer the vegetables to a cast-iron skillet (or another grill-safe pan), season with salt and pepper, and place the pan on the grill. Cook, with the lid closed, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are a light golden brown, about 25 minutes.
3. Remove the skillet from the grill and deglaze with 1⁄4 cup of the beer. Remove the vegetables from the skillet and let cool for 5 minutes. Reserve any drippings in the skillet for later.
4. Using two skewers for each shish kebab, alternately thread the scallops, fennel, parsnips, and butternut squash onto the skewers. Using two skewers for each kebab will prevent the ingredients from spinning on the grill.
5. Season the kebabs with salt and pepper and lightly coat with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Grill the kebabs, turning once, until you’ve reached the desired level of doneness for the scallops, about 5 minutes per side for medium. Set aside and tent with foil while making the sauce.
6. Return the skillet to the grill; add the butter, hazelnuts, and remaining 1 1⁄4 cups beer to the vegetable drippings. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the butter is melted and lightly browned.
7. Transfer the kebabs to a serving plate, pour the brown butter sauce over the scallops, and serve immediately.
A Few Beers to Try with This Recipe:
• Lagunitas Pils
• Oskar Blues Mama’s Little Yella Pils
• Samuel Adams Noble Pils
• Saranac Bohemian Pilsner
• Summit Pilsener
Lindenhurst Students Demonstrate Remarkable Talent
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.”
South Shore Audubon Society Bird Walk
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
Social Security Announces Upcoming Changes To Accessing Online Services
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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LUCAS SPILLMAN - Lindenhurst student Lucas Spillman (left) delivers a moving solo performance of “Vienna” during the original LIHSA production Big Shot, based on the music of Billy Joel.
OLIVIA VETACK - Lindenhurst student Olivia Vetack (center), star of the original LIHSA production Big Shot (based on the music of Billy Joel), brings down the house with her dynamic performance of “Pressure.”
Belfast & OLPH Knights Fundraise For Tunnel To Towers
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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
Summer Senior Advocate Schedules
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.”
How Families Can Get Ready For A New School Year
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
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.
schedule that mirrors the school schedule.
Acclimate To Being Around People
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
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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.
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