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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4

5:30PM

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS

All pet owners are invited to bring their pets to the annual Blessing of the Animals on the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Rectory lawn in Lindenhurst. Afterwards there will be people refreshments and pet goody bags. All are encouraged to bring a food donation for the St. Vincent de Paul Pantry. For more information email gtonness@optonline.net.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5

7:00PM

LINDENHURST EVENING

HOMEMAKERS UNIT

Join Lindenhurst Evening Homemakers Unit at the Amityville Senior Center. Open to all members and newcomers ages 18 years and up. Meet ups start at 7pm & new members should arrive 15 min. early. Contact Lisa LeBrie at 516-413-7467 for more information.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6

7:30PM-11:00PM

OKTOBERFEST 2023

Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus is this years Oktoberfest. Join them for a night of music, dance and the taste of Germany's Oktoberfest. For more information contact Dave Lech at 631-357-0188.

9:00AM 5K RUN & WALK

The Jake Koenigsdorf Foundation Inc. presents a 5K Run & Walk at Heckscher Staet Park in support of the Jake K Foundation which reduces the barriers to recovery from a substance use disorder. For more information please visit hjakekfoundation.com.

10:00AM-12:30PM

BACK TO SCHOOL FAMILY FUN DAY

The Epilepsy Foundation Long Island invites you to join them for a morning of community and fun for children with epilepsy, siblings, and parents. To register, contact Janet Romeo at 516-739-7733 x145 or email at jromeo@epicli.org.

10:00AM-3:00PM

CRAFT FAIR AND YARD SALE

St. Mark's Church of Islip presents their annual craft fair and yard sale. Browse and purchase a special item, buy a raffle or two. Have lunch and help support the vendors and the ECW of St. Mark's. Some of the items that will be available are antiques, holiday crafts, clothing, baked goods and more. For more information contact Robyn LoCricchio at 516-459-2976.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11

6:00PM-9:00PM

BINGO FOR BAGS EVENT

The Women's Council of Realtors and Pure Mammography will be hosting a Bingo for Bags event benefiting the Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition at The Bristal Assisted Living in Bethpage. $20 per person admission. Call 631-893-4110 for more information.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14

9:00AM 2023 WALK TO END EPILEPSY

The Epilepsy Foundation Long Island invites you to join them at our annual Walk to END EPILEPSY to support your loved one and all 35,000 Long Islanders living with epilepsy. For more information or to register visit p2p.onecause.com/2023w2ee.

10:00AM-3:00PM

FAMILY FALL FESTIVAL

The Sunshine Alternative Education & Prevention Center will be hosting their first annual family fall festival. Volunteers are needed. There are many ways you can volunteer, either during the event or in preparation for the event. Community Service Hours Provided. To volunteer please email drcarter.sunshinecenter@gmail.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14 & SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15

11:00AM-4:00PM

OPEN HOUSE

Everyone is invited to an Open House at the Central Operating Lines Model Train Club located at 50 A. Carlough Rd. in Bohemia. For more information, call 631.563.0173 or visit www.coltrains.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21

10:00AM-4:00PM

HARVEST FESTIVAL & YARD SALE

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Seaford will be hosting a Harvest Festival featuring local craft vendors and more including a pumpkin patch, pony rides and petting zoo. For more information call 516-781-6374.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22

10:00AM-4:00PM

NORTH BABYLON LIONS CLUB FALL FESTIVAL

The North Babylon Lions Club is hosting a Fall Festival at St. Paul's Church at 158 Phelps Lane in North Babylon. It will feature lots of vendors, food, face painting, music and a pumpkin patch! Admission is free. For more information, contact 631-553-0217.

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12-Step support group giving Hope & Strength to parents, family and friends concerned with a loved one’s destructive behavior caused by Alcohol, Drugs or Related Behavioral Problems is now meeting virtually until further notice. For further information e-mail or call:

Donna526@aol.com or (631) 589.3790; Diane (631) 587.0966, www. FamiliesAnonymous.org

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Meat Lasagna

Baked Manicotti

Baked Stuffed Shells

Baked Cheese Ravioli

Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce

Penne with Butter Sauce

Penne with Garlic & Oil

Penne alla Vodka

served in a pink, cream sauce

Spaghetti with Meatballs

pasta topped with our homemade meatballs

Spaghetti with Sausage

Penne with Meat Sauce

Spaghetti Carbonara

bacon, peas and onions in a white cream sauce

Fettucine Alfredo

served in a white cream sauce

Rigatoni Bolognese

ground beef & veal with tomato sauce, onions, peas, herbs & a touch of cream

Rigatoni Buttera

sausage & spinach, topped with fresh mozzarella in garlic & oil

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Chicken Parmigiana

fried chicken cutlet, baked with mozzarella and tomato sauce

Chicken alla Vodka Parmigiana

fried chicken cutlet, baked with mozzarella and vodka sauce

Chicken Francese

lightly battered, lemon, white wine & butter

Chicken Marsala

lightly battered with mushrooms & marsala wine sauce

Chicken Milanese

diced tomatoes, red onions, basil, olive oil, balsamic glaze

Chicken Sorrentino

sliced chicken, eggplant, melted mozzarella, served in a brown demi-glace

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fried eggplant, baked with mozzarella & tomato sauce

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Parrot Expo Is Back!

For the first time since 2019, Parrot EXPO, presented by The Long Island Parrot Society is back!

Long Island’s only major exotic bird event is scheduled for Saturday, October 14 in Sayville! New, smaller venue, new lower admission price! Visit Live Parrots! Shop for everything parrot! Timed Raffles!

Face Painting! Cage Sales! Freebies! Prize Wheel! Great presentations by Avian Enrichment Expert, Robin Sullivan! Network with other ‘Birdbrains” just like you!

Vendors Include: Hagen (HARi) (Bird Food), NY Bird Supply (Bird Food), Dorothy’s Land of Oz (Great Parrotphernalia), Celltei (Bird Carriers, Backpacks, etc.); Leather Elves (Bird Toys), LI Parrot Society (Toy Parts, New & Gently Used Cages, Toys, Dishes, Tee Shirts & More), Bird Girl Pet Services (Bird Sitting & Grooming), American Federation of Aviculture

(Legislation & Education)

Where: VFW Post #433 400 Lakeland Avenue, Sayville NY

When: Saturday, October 14, 10AM-5PM FREE Parking. Overflow lot on north side of church next door; walk-through pathway.

Handicapped Accessible.

Adults $5.00; Senior (60+) $3.00; Under 12 $3.00; Under 2 Free!

Humans Only! Please Leave Pets At Home!

More Information: 631957-1100 Www.liparrots.org

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Town

Ribbon Cutting Angelo’s Little Italy

RIBBON CUTTING - ANGELO’S LITTLE ITALY - The Amityville Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of Angelo’s Little Italy Restaurant at 221 Broadway in Amityville Village. On hand to celebrate were Owner Tina Aprea and her outstanding staff, Suffolk County Legislator Jason Richberg, TOB Councilman Tony Martinez, TOB Town Clerk Gerry Compitello, Amityville Deputy Mayor Kevin Smith, and Trustees Michael O’Neill and Owen Brooks, friends, family and members of the Amityville Chamber of Commerce including Vice President Maureen Pecorella, Treasurer Jeff Erath, and Board Members Rich Griffin and Bob Liquorie. Good Luck! Photo by TOB Photographer Steve Gravano.

Partners With Community Group To Collect Peanut Butter Residents Invited To ‘Spread The Love’ To Help Stock Local Food Pantries

Town Supervisor

Joseph Saladino and Councilwoman Laura Maier announce that the Town will partner with the Massapequa Farmingdale Men’s Club to host a Peanut Butter Collection Drive. Residents are invited to donate new, unopened and sealed peanut butter to help replenish local food pantries and support families in need. Drop-off containers are located at Town Halls North and South, as well as at the Town Ice Skating Center. Alternative butters, including sun butters, almond butters and cookie butters, as well as jelly, are also accepted.

“We are proud to partner with this great organization to help ‘spread the love’ and stock local food pantry

shelves with this very popular product,” said Supervisor Saladino.

“Peanut butter has a long shelf life, provides many nutrients and doesn’t require refrigeration, making it among the most highly requested items from local food banks. We thank the Massapequa Farmingdale Men’s Club for again putting our local communities first with another wonderful initiative to help others.”

The Massapequa Farmingdale Men’s Club mission is to provide and encourage involvement in education, charitable and social programs for the men of local communities, and to support the local and wider community with activities and contributions.

“The Massapequa-

Farmingdale Men’s Club has been assisting local foodbanks for more than five years, and we’re supporting their efforts by helping to collect food, fill shelves and feed the hungry,” said Councilwoman Maier.

The Peanut Butter Collection Drive will run through November 15th . Drop off bins are located during regular business hours at Town Hall North (54 Audrey Ave, Oyster Bay), Town Hall South (977 Hicksville Road, Massapequa) and the Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center (1001 Stewart Ave, Bethpage).

“Our organization has worked to help the local and greater community for several years, and we are thrilled to once again partner with the Town of Oyster Bay to supply this much-

needed item to local food pantries,” said Tom Sabellico, president and founder of the Men’s Club. “We’ve run many successful food drive and have found over the years that local food banks like peanut butter thanks to it being easy to use, it keeps a long time, provides a variety of nutrients, is high in protection and is enjoyed by all age groups.”

For more information about the Massapequa Farmingdale Men’s Club and their mission, visit www. massapequafarmingdale mensclub.com. For more information about the Peanut Butter Collection Drive and other Town programs, visit the Town’s website at www.oysterbaytown. com or call (516) 6246380.

The Staff of Long Island Media Group would like to extend our condolences and prayers to all those affected by the tragic bus accident involving the students and teachers from the Farmingdale High School band.

2023-2024 Elected Officers Of The Veterans Of Foreign Wars

Swearing-In Dinner And Installation Ceremony

The 2023-2024 elected officers of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Sgt. Peter F. Colleran, Jr. Post 7763 Massapequa Park were recently sworn in at the Commander’s Dinner and Installation Ceremony. Mayor Daniel Pearl of the

Incorporated Village of Massapequa Park had the honor of administering the oath of office to VFW Post 7763 Commander Matthew “Bill” Gorman, while New York State Assemblyman Michael Durso had the honor of

administering the oath of office to Senior Vice Commander Robert Duffy, Junior Vice Commander Victor Crespo, and Quartermaster Arthur Krumm. Together Mayor Pearl and Assemblyman Durso had the honor

of administering the oath of office to the Post Trustees Arthur Baldwin, Pasquale DiMonda, and Richard Magee. Following the swearing-in of the officers, both Mayor Pearl and Assemblyman

Durso spoke to those gathered and thanked the members of Post 7763 for their continued concern and support for fellow Veterans in need and for the ongoing support for the betterment of the

community. Commander Gorman then thanked them for all that they do for Veterans and said that by working together we all make a difference in the future of our community and all of our Veterans.

Pasquale DiMonda, Trustee - Rich Magee, Trustee - Matthew “Bill” Gorman, Commander - Artie Krumm, Quartermaster, Artie Baldwin, Trustee - Bob Duffy, Senior Vice Commander - Vic Crespo, Junior Vice Commander, Danny Pearl, Mayor - Mike Durso, Assemblyman.

Bill Gorman, Commander & Danny Pearl, Mayor swearing him in

Artie Krumm, Quartermaster, Vic Crespo, Junior Vice Commander, and Bob Duffy, Senior Vice Commander being sworn in by Mike Durso, Assemblyman

Trustees Pasquale DiMonda, Rich Magee and Artie Baldwin being sworn in by Assemblyman Mike Durso and Massapequa Park Mayor Danny Pearl

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Councilman

Steve Labriola, Councilman Thomas Hand, Councilwoman

Laura Maier, and Receiver of Taxes Jeff Pravato joined the North Massapequa Fire Department to celebrate the grand reopening of their new, state of the art headquarters. After undergoing months of renovations, the new headquarters is now equipped with upgraded technology and expanded resources to assist first responders as they protect our community. Officials also thanked North Massapequa firefighters for their service, sacrifice, and dedication to answering the call in neighbors’ time of need.

The Massapequa School District is pleased to announce that eight students have been recognized by the New York State School Music Association as All-State musicians.

Five Massapequa High School students were selected to NYSSMA honors ensembles for the winter conference, which will be held from Nov. 30 to Dec. 3 in Rochester. An additional three students were named alternates.

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and Jayden Pearl, both tenors, with perform with the Mixed Chorus. The Symphonic Band will welcome senior Teresa Greene, who plays the oboe, and senior Luke Raymond, who will be in the flute section. Junior Austin Benedict was chosen to play the trumpet in the symphony orchestra. This is the second straight year that Cooper, Teresa and Jayden have received All-State music honors.

Alternates for the 2023

festival include Tyler Benedict on the violin and soprano singers Isabella Corigliano and Abigail Ptacek.

Superintendent Dr. William Brennan, Principal Barbara Lowell, Director of Fine and Performing Arts Vincent Greene, and music teachers Eva Arnold, Ilena Dempsey, Andrew Dwork, Nichole Greene and Marjorie Spagnuolo congratulate the students on this prestigious achievement.

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MUSICIANS EARN ALL-STATE HONORS - Massapequa Superintendent Dr. William Brennan, left, orchestra teacher Marjorie Spagnuolo, second from left, and chorus teacher Ilena Dempsey, right, congratulated the high school’s eight All-State musicians. Photo courtesy of the Massapequa School District

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