Town, Rocco’s Voice For Autism Unveil Inclusive Play Communication Boards In Parks
The communication boards feature symbols and images that facilitate nonverbal communication, enabling children with autism to express themselves more easily. This initiative aligns with Rocco’s Voice for Autism’s commitment to advocating for accessible and inclusive spaces for individuals with autism. Boards have been installed at the following Town facilities thanks to the generosity of the Warner Fund:
• Burns Park - Massapequa
“Rocco’s Voice for Autism is a truly inspiring organization working to ensure every child feels welcomed and included. The Town Board and I share this mission, which is why we’ve installed play communication boards in our town parks,” said Supervisor Saladino. “Communication boards create a universal language for all children to play together – regardless of ability – and we welcome this opportunity to foster an understanding and compassionate environment.”
• Allen Park – Farmingdale (2 Play Communication Boards)
• Marjorie Post ParkMassapequa
• Syosset Woodbury ParkSyosset
• TOBAY Spray ParkTOBAY Beach
• TOBAY Marina - TOBAY Beach
• Plainview Old Bethpage Park - Plainview
• Theodore Roosevelt Park
- Oyster Bay
• Florence Avenue BeachMassapequa
• Haypath Park - Plainview
• Borella Field - Bethpage
• Tappen Beach - Glen Head
• Plainedge ParkMassapequa
• Field of DreamsMassapequa
“We are excited about the positive impact these communication boards will have on the lives of children with autism in our community,” said Town Clerk Rich LaMarca. “This
partnership exemplifies our dedication to creating an inclusive environment
where every child can thrive, and we thank Rocco’s Voice for Autism for
their continued dedication to this important cause.”
INCLUSIVE PLAY COMMUNICATION BOARDS
- As part of the Town’s commitment to promoting inclusivity, Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Town Board partnered with Rocco’s Voice for Autism to install inclusive play communication boards in various town parks.
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AUGUST HAPPENINGS
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7
7:30PM-9:30PM
OWL PROWL WEDNESDAY
Visit Sweetbriar to meet and learn about some of their resident owls.
Embark on a walk into the darkness to enjoy the night and call some owls. Wear bug spray and bring a flashlight.
*Must have tickets to attend this event. No walk ins permitted* Open to families with children ages 5y and up. Sweetbriar Nature Center - ECSS 62 Eckernkamp Drive in Smithtown. For more information, please call 631-979-6344
THURSDAY, AUGUST 8
5:00 PM
FARMINGDALE MUSIC ON MAIN 2024
Sponsored by the Farmingdale Village Merchants Association. Music & Fun Along Main St. , between Prospect St & So Front St. For more information, please call 516-249-0093
SATURDAY, AUGUST 10
8:00 PM
IAC CONCERT IN THE PARK
Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of NYS Parks At Heckscher State Park in East Islip. For more information, please call 631-888-3525, Isliparts.org
6:30 – 10:30
BRUMIDI’S SUMMER LUAU
Constantino Brumidi Lodge, 2075 Deer Park Ave in Deer Park, will be hosting a Summer Luau on Saturday August 10th. $45.00pp,
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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
Hawaiian Style Buffet Dinner, Beer, Wine & Soda Included, Hawaiian Entertainment, Raffles , Dancing and More. For Tickets call Angela: 631-225-9688 or Marianne 631-239-5036
SATURDAY & SUNDAY
AUGUST 10 & 11
Saturday 1OAM-9:30PM
Sunday 10AM-5PM
PAUMANAUKE POW WOW
The Paumanauke Native American Festival Inc., the Babylon Citizens Council on the Arts, and The Town of Babylon present Paumanauke Pow Wow at Tanner Park in Copiague. Audience participation, Traditional Drums, Native Food, Dance Competitions, Quality Traders. For more information, please call BACCA Arts Center 631-587-3696
SUNDAY, AUGUST 11
11:00AM- 4:00PM
SPIRIT OF SUMMER ART FESTIVAL
Proudly hosted by the Spirit of Huntington, Long Island's Largest Non-Profit Art Festival. A day of fine art, community networking, food & dessert, raffles, games, activities and music! Rain Date: August 18th • FREE Admission. Located at 2 Melville Rd. N. in Huntington Station. For more information, please call 631-470-9620
MONDAY, AUGUST 12
7:00PM
LIGHTS OF HOPE
REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY
To honor loved ones lost to an overdose. YES Community Counseling Center’s Annual Lights of Hope Remembrance Ceremony is being held on Monday, August 12, 2024. The ceremony will be held at YES Community Counseling Center’s Levittown office located at 152 Center Lane. For more information, contact Kathleen Coletta, LCSW (516) 799-3203 x127 or email at kcoletta@ yesccc.org
MONDAY, AUGUST 12 -16
9:30AM- 12:30PM VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Community United Methodist Church is hosting a Vacation Bible School for ages 4-11. Children must be potty trained. $10 per child. CUMC is located at 100 Park Blvd. in Massapequa. For more information, or to register, please call 516-541-7008, or email: MASSAPCUMC@aol.com.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 13
11:00AM- 4:00PM
CLAM SHUCKING CONTEST
The West Islip Breast Cancer Coalition for Long Island, Inc. is hosting their 30th Annual Clam Shucking Contest at the Bay Shore Marina on South Clinton Ave. in Bay Shore. Beer
Huge Chinese Auction. Plus: Corn Husking contest & face painting for kids. For more information, please call 631-669-7707
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Saladino And Blakeman Announce
Farmers’ Market Coupons For Senior
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman announce that incomeeligible adults aged 60 and over can now receive free $25 coupon booklets from the New York State Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). These coupons can be used to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at authorized farmers’ markets and farm stands.
“We are committed to enhancing the quality of life for our senior residents,” said Supervisor Saladino. “The Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program is an excellent initiative that helps seniors maintain a healthy diet while enjoying the fresh produce our local markets have to offer. It is important for us to provide opportunities that support the well-being of our older adults, and this program does just that by making nutritious food more accessible.”
place on Thursday, August 8th from 10 AM to 12 PM at the North Massapequa Community Center, located at 214 North Albany Ave., North Massapequa, and on Monday, August 12th from 10 AM to 12 PM at the Hicksville Community Center, located at 28 West Carl Street, Hicksville. Coupons will be distributed on a first come, first served basis, with a limit of one booklet per person per year.
Coupons can be used at the Country Fresh Farmingdale Farmers’ Market, located at Village Green, 316 Main Street, Farmingdale, open Sundays from 10 AM to 2 PM (June 4 - November 19), and at the Seaford Farmers’ Market, located at Seaford LIRR Parking Lot 3, Sunrise Hwy. & Washington St., open Saturdays from 7 AM to 12 PM (June 1 - November 23).
encourage all eligible seniors to take advantage of this wonderful program and experience the health benefits of fresh, locally sourced produce,” added County Executive Blakeman. The Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program and Mobile Farm Stand are sponsored by the Nassau County Office for the Aging, the New York State Department of Agriculture &
Markets, the New York State Department of Health, the New York State Office for the Aging, and the USDA Food and Nutrition Service.
To find additional farmers’ markets participating in the SFMNP Coupon Program, please visit: https://agriculture.ny.gov/ farmersmarkets. For more information, call the Nassau County Office for the Aging at (516) 227-8900.
The $25 Farmers’ Market coupon distribution will take
“By participating in this program, our seniors can enjoy the benefits of fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables, while supporting the local economy. I
The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) recently awarded Ten $1000 scholarships to ten graduating students from across Long Island. Also, for the second year in a row a Pat DeRosa Memorial Scholarship was awarded in memory of LIMEHOF inductee Pat DeRosa.
Cooper Arbisi (Massapequa, NY, Massapequa High School)
Stephen Buff (Center Moriches, NY, Center Moriches High School, Flute)
Cody Chelune (Levittown, NY, Island Trees High School, Vocal, Tenor)
Jocelyn Chiu (Albertson, NY, Herricks High School, Instrument: Harp)
Giuliana Gallone (Kings Park, NY, Kings Park High School, Vocal/Bass Clarinet, Guitar & Piano)
Dara Gordon (Dix Hills, NY, Commack High School Vocal/Musical Theater)
Emily Helbock (Sayville, NY, Sayville High School, Instrument: French Horn/Piano)
Ryan Loughlin (Farmingdale, NY, Farmingdale High School, Vocal, Bass/Baritone, Cello/Piano)
Aidan Passaro (Mt. Sinai, NY, Mt. Sinai High School, Vocal, Tenor/Piano)
Julian Zuzzolo (Sea Cliff, NY, North Shore High School, Percussion)
Pat DeRosa Scholarship Winner
Peter Hoss (Greenlawn, NY, Harborfields High School, Tenor Saxophone)
“We are thrilled to award these scholarships to such talented and dedicated young musicians,” said Tom Needham, LIMEHOF’s Educational Programs Director. “Supporting the next generation of music students as they embark on their college journeys is at the heart of our mission. These scholarships not only recognize their hard work and passion but also reinforce our commitment to nurturing musical talent and education within our community. We can’t wait to see what these young people will accomplish in their musical careers.”
This is the first year that LIMEHOF has expanded its scholarships to include not only music but also the performing arts. This also marks the largest number of scholarships awarded in a single year since the program began.
of scholarships
applications
education committee, chaired by board member Tom
year had a record number of applications received. Students from schools in Queens and Brooklyn are eligible to apply in addition to those from Nassau and Suffolk Counties. For more information about LIMEHOF’s scholarships and educational programs visit https://www.limusichalloffame.org/scholarshipsgrants/
LIMEHOF has awarded tens of thousands
to Long Island high school students since its inception. The students submit
that are judged by LIMHOF’s
Needham. This
Homeowners Cleanup & Hazardous Material Days
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilman Steve Labriola announce the Town’s S.T.O.P. (Stop Throwing Out Pollutants) and Homeowners Cleanup Days for summer 2024. During these programs, residents can drop off materials at the Old Bethpage Solid Waste Disposal Complex, located at 101 Bethpage-Sweet Hollow Road in Old Bethpage.
S.T.O.P. program -
Saturday, August 10th from 9am – 4pm: collects various hazardous materials, including: asbestos material (double bagged); automobile batteries; automobile tires (with or without rims); brake and transmission fluids;
drain and oven cleaners; fire extinguishers; fares; fluorescent bulbs; gasoline; pesticides and insecticides; oil-based and latex paint; outdoor gas grill propane tanks; photo chemicals; rechargeable and button batteries; small aerosol cans; smoke detectors; solvents; spot removers; thermostats; waste motor oil and antifreeze; and wood preservatives.
“Improperly disposing of products such as waste oil, oven cleaner or paint thinner could contaminate your water supply,” said Supervisor Saladino.
“Anything poured on the ground or put into cesspools, storm drains, or recharge systems can work its way
down to the aquifer or our waterways.”
Homeowners Cleanup
Days – Saturday, August 24th from 8:30am – 4pm: collects non-hazardous
waste only, including: air conditioners; all e-waste; campers; boats and boat trailers (proof of ownership required - oil, gas, other fluids and batteries removed); clean, broken concrete; large metal items; propane tanks and propane torches; tires; and yard waste.
“Many of our residents take the opportunity to clean out their yards in the summer months and may have large amounts of non-hazardous debris to dispose,” said Councilman Labriola. “Residents can bring items such as used tires, fence posts, clean broken concrete or yard waste to our Homeowners Cleanup.”
Free Paper Shredding Services - Saturday, August 24th from 8:30am – 4pm: provides residents an opportunity to destroy unwanted documents in a safe and secure manner. Residents only, no businesses, can bring up to four bankers’ boxes of paper to the shredding program.
The Town’s S.T.O.P. and Homeowners programs are open to residents within the Town’s Solid Waste Disposal District. Proof of residency is required. For more information, including a full list of what is accepted at these programs, visit www. oysterbaytown.com/cleanup or call (516) 677-5848.
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