May 14, 2025 Copiague

Key Club: Successfully Saving Lives Via Blood Drives

Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School’s Key Club successfully completed three blood drives during the 2024-25 school year. These events resulted in the collection of 86 pints of blood, which have the potential to save up to 258 lives. The blood drives saw enthusiastic participation from numerous students and staff members, all united by the common goal of making a difference and saving lives. Their generous donations will provide critical support to those in need through the New York Blood Center, demonstrating the power of community and compassion. The Key Club is led by advisors JoAnn Erwin and Erica Zepf. Photos courtesy of Copiague School District

Middle School Students Take Top Honors At Reworld Contest

Five students from Copiague Middle School’s science research program were recently recognized for their work in the annual Town of Babylon Reworld Contest. Guided by their teacher Ms. Mason, the students were honored for their science research achievements at a ceremony held at Geiger Lake Memorial Park. Congratulations to the following winners: Lenna Karwowska (first place), Dean Coleman (second place), Emilio Reyes (third place), Stanislaw Krasnowski (fourth place) and Mya Nunez (fifth place). Photo courtesy of Copiague School District

MAY HAPPENINGS

WEDNESDAY, MAY 14th

6:00PM-10:00PM

CHEFS FOR A CAUSE

The Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition is hosting "Chefs For A Cause" at The Piermont, 494 Fire Island Ave. in Babylon. Over 25 restaurants from Long Island. No Walk-ins. $125 per ticket. For more information, please call 631-893-4110

THURSDAY, MAY 15th

7:00PM

DESIGNER PURSE BINGO

Brumidi Lodge in Deer Park

Doors open at 5:30 games begin at 7pm. $30.00 Admission – includes 3 boards per game 10 games to be played.Coffee, Tea, Dessert and Door Prizes. 2075 Deer Park Ave. in Deer Park. For tickets call Karen 631-9433622

FRIDAY, MAY 16th

12:00NOON-5:00PM

FREE PROSTATE CANCER SCREENING

Stony Brook Medicine hosts Free Prostate Cancer Screenings in Holbrook. This month, free screenings will be held at the Department of Urology’s ofﬁce, 280 Union Avenue, Holbrook, NY 11741. Appointments are strongly recommended. Insurance is not required. To make an appointment, call 631-216-9181. For more information about Stony Brook Medicine’s Prostate Care Program, visit stonybrook.info/ prostatecareprogram. For more information about Stony Brook’s free Prostate Cancer screenings, visit stonybrookmedicine.edu/patientcare/

HOLIDAYS

11th - MOTHER'S DAY

26th - MEMORIAL DAY

Monday, May 26, 2025

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7:00PM-10:00PM BINGO NIGHT

East Farmingdale Kiwanis Club presents Bingo Night at Knights of Columbus, 1 Morton St. in Farmingdale. $15 entry includes 8 games (extra books available for $5) Door prizes and rafﬂes. RSVP to Patrick Burns 646-436-5258/ patswoodworking@gmail.com or Carolyn Lindsley at virgomilo99@aol. com

SATURDAY, MAY 17th

10:00AM-3:00PM

SUNDAY, MAY 18th

12:00 NOON-3:00PM

SACRED SITES WITH THE NEW YORK LANDMARKS CONSERVANCY

Saint Mary's Church is hosting an OPEN HOUSE for Sacred Sites with the New York Landmarks Conservancy. Come visit and tour St. Mary's Historic Church located at 175 Broadway, Amityville. Light refreshments and music too! Questions, please call 631-264-0004

SATURDAY, MAY 17th

1:00AM-4:00PM

SUNDAY, MAY 18th

12:00 NOON-2:00PM

NEW YORK LANDMARKS

CONSERVANCY’S ANNUAL

SACRED SITES

As part of The New York Landmarks Conservancy’s annual Sacred Sites OPEN HOUSE, Sayville Congregational Church will open its doors to visitors. Please join them to experience their

historic church. A guided tour of the bell tower will be provided, an art show will be on display, and light refreshments and music will be provided. Visit www.sayvilleucc.org.

SUNDAY, MAY 18th

12 NOON-4:00PM COMMUNITY PICNIC

The Lindenhurst Historical Society will celebrate the 1901 Restored LIRR Depot and Freight House Museum’s 50th Anniversary with a “Community Picnic” on the Great Lawn at Irmisch Historical Park (intersection of South Broadway and South 3rd Street). All are invited to attend and enjoy an afternoon of festivities commemorating the community’s railroad history music, museum tours, food trucks, model train display, rafﬂes, lawn games and sack races for the children. For more information, please email lindenhursthistoricalsociety@gmail. com.

6:00PM

ANNUAL SPRING CONCERT

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Music Ministry Annual Spring Concert

In the Church at 210 S. Wellwood Avenue in Lindenhurst. Featuring the OLPH Adult Choir, Schola, Youth Choir, Cantors and Instrumentalists. Hospitality follows in the Auditorium. Rafﬂe tickets. Suggested Donation: $10 for Adults; $5 for Senior Citizens and Students; $20 for the whole Family. For more information call Music Director Erin Barrett at 631-226-7725, ext. 210

The Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council (NSHC) announces a $2,000 scholarship for college juniors/seniors or post graduate students who are studying Journalism, Marketing/Communications, or Healthcare Administration. (The scholarship is not for clinical-based study.) The Ann Marie Brown Memorial Scholarship honors the late Ann Marie Brown, who served as vice president for government and public relations for the Hospital Council from 1983 to 1993. The scholarship is administered by the Hospital Council’s Communications Committee. Filing deadline is June 20, 2025. For more information and an application go to the NSHC scholarship page or call 631-334-8321.

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RECIPE OF THE WEEK: Charred Green Beans with Lemon Verbena Pesto

Fire Up The Grill For Fresh Veggies

Vegetables are more versatile than many people may know. Steaming or sautéing vegetables might be among the most popular ways to cook veggies, but grillmasters know that it’s not just main dishes that taste great when cooked over an open ﬂame.

As the following recipe for “Charred Green Beans with Lemon Verbena Pesto” from Karen Adler and Judith Fertig’s “The Gardener & The Grill” (Running Press) can attest, grilled vegetables make for simple yet satisfying side dishes.

Serves 2 to 4

1 1⁄2 pounds slender green beans

2 teaspoons olive oil

Lemon Verbena Pesto

1 cup fresh lemon verbena leaves (substitute fresh lemon balm leaves)

2 garlic cloves

1⁄4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1⁄4 cup pine nuts or English walnuts

1⁄2 cup olive oil

Fine kosher or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions:

Prepare a hot ﬁre in your grill.

Toss the beans with olive oil and place in a perforated grill basket or wok set on a baking sheet.

For the Lemon Verbena Pesto, combine the lemon verbena, garlic, cheese, and nuts in a food processor and pulse to puree. Slowly add the olive oil with the processor running until the mixture thickens and emulsiﬁes, about 1 minute. Season to taste with salt and pepper. The pesto will keep in the refrigerator for 7 to 10 days, or it may be frozen for up to 3 months.

Place the grill wok or basket directly over the ﬁre and stir-grill, tossing the beans with wooden paddles or grill spatulas until crisp-tender, about 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer the grilled beans to a large bowl and toss with about 1⁄4 cup of the Lemon Verbena Pesto or to taste.

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