May 21, 2025 Copiague by Long Island Media Group

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MAY HAPPENINGS

THURSDAY, MAY 22

THRU MONDAY, MAY 26

4:00-10:00PM THURS., 4:00-11:00PM FRI., NOON-11:00 PM

SATURDAY - SUNDAY, 1:00-10:00PM MONDAY (Memorial Day)

LEVITTOWN CARNIVAL

Enjoy midway fun for the whole family over Memorial Day weekend at this annual event sponsored by the Levittown Chamber of Commerce, featuring thrilling rides and games for all ages and favorite fair food. Admission and parking are free. For more information, please call 866-666-3247 or visit Levittown Carnival

THURSDAY, MAY 22

THRU MONDAY, MAY 26

5:00-10:00PM THURS., 5:00-11:00PM FRI., NOON-11:00 PM

SATURDAY - SUNDAY, 1:00-10:00PM MONDAY (Memorial Day)

MERRICK TRAIN STATION CARNIVAL

Experience the sights, sounds and aromas of the electrifying midway with exciting rides and games for all ages and a variety of tantalizing carnival cuisine. Admission and parking are free. For more information, please call 866-6663247 or visit Merrick Train Station Carnival≠

SATURDAY, MAY 24

THRU SUNDAY, MAY 25

10:00AM-3:00PM

HOLIDAYS

Monday, May 26, 2025

MAKE A SUBMISSION!

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

2025 JONES BEACH AIR SHOW

FourLeaf Federal Credit Union, New York State’s largest credit union, and the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, are pleased to announce that the United States Air Force Thunderbirds will headline the 2025 Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach. Free Admission ($10 parking) For up-to-date information, visit www.fourleafairshow.com or https://www.facebook.com/ FourLeafAirShow/ and https://www. instagram.com/fourleafairshow/, or contact the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, Regional Office, Recreation Department at 631-321-3510.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 28th

6:00PM

MYSTERY BINGO

The Memorare Columbiettes are hosting a Mystery Bingo evening. Doors open at 6pm. $35 per person includes 8 games of bingo, wine, soda, snacks and dessert. Mystery clues lead to winners' prizes. Rafﬂes, 50/50 and lotto board chances will also be available for purhase. Memorare Council, 2183 Jackson Ave. Seaford, NY 11783 For tickets and information call: Kathy LoFrese 516-221-1398 or Lisa Koening 516-826-5751

SATURDAY, MAY 31st

10:00AM Registration

12:30PM Start 4th ANNUAL 5K CROSS COUNTRY

RUN/WALK

VFW Post 6249 Joseph P. Dwyer Weekend Race Event. Rain or Shine. Proceeds to beneﬁt the Joseph Dwyer Veterans Peer Support Project. Rocky Point HS, 82 Rocky Point, Yaphank Road. Register: strongislandrunningclub.com. For more information, please call the VFW 631-744-9106 or 631873-8272. vfw6249@yahoo.com. Donations welcome!

5:00PM-8:00PM

COMEDY & KARAOKE NIGHT

Tickets $10/pp ~ Sold at the Door (Pizza, Salad, Dessert & Beverages) Featuring; Squeaky Clean Comedienne Pat Shea & Joyful Noise Karaoke with DJ Larry. First Presbyterian Church, 497 Pulaski Rd Greenlawn, NY 11740

EVERY THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY THROUGH MAY 31st

11:00AM-4:00PM UP-CYCLED OCEAN CRAFTS

Explore the wildlife of the Long Island Sound as you create your own using recycled materials in this self-guided activity. Leave your creation with us to be featured in our "Recycled Ecosystem" display. Enjoy coloring information cards to take home with you! Free with Admission. The Whaling Museum & Education Center 301 Main St. Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724. Contact Cristina Ainslie at 631-367-3418

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.

LONG ISLAND MEDIA GROUP

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Cida’s Bridal Atelier

Kim Volz

Bonnie Schifano

Lucille Moran

Terry Rydyzynski

Noelle Lambert

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RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY - CIDA’S BRIDAL ATELIER - The Amityville Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of Cida’s Bridal Atelier, located at 9A Ireland Place in Amityville. The ceremony was attended by owner, Maria Scavo, along with her husband, Thomas Scavo; her mother, Grace; Iryna Kosinova and Elena Miller, former employers and partners. Also present were Deputy Supervisor Tony Martinez, NYS Assemblyman Kwani O’Pharrow, and Amityville Mayor Michael O’Neill. Members of the Amityville Chamber of Commerce in attendance included President Maureen Pecorella, Vice President Jennifer Ronzo, Treasurer Jeff Erath, and Board Members Rich Griffin and Bob Liquorie. Photo by TOB photographer Steve Gravano

EXOTIC WAREHOUSE

Photo by Richard Termine

May Is Military Appreciation Month

A major portion of the North American population is comprised of people who are actively serving in the Armed Forces or those who once did. USAFacts reports the military included 2,079,142 military personnel and 778,539 civilians as of September 2023. Military men and women work tirelessly and selflessly to defend their countries’ ideals and freedoms. Too often military members do not get the attention and acclaim they deserve.

The month of May, which celebrates Military Appreciation Month as well as Memorial Day, is a perfect time of year to honor those who have

• Improve the community. Veterans want the communities they call home to be the best they can be, and that can be achieved by community members pitching in to improve their towns and cities. Doing something honorable, like establishing a park in honor of veterans, can be a great way to improve a community and honor service personnel at the same time.

• Support veteran-friendly policies. By supporting policies and organizations that prioritize veterans’ rights, individuals are showing veterans they care. Policies that ensure veterans have access to services they need warrant everyone’s support.

• Ask a veteran to be a keynote speaker. Schools or businesses can ask military members to come in and speak to groups about their experiences. Newspapers and other local publications can write about veterans and share their stories.

• Pay respects to the country. A simple way to honor veterans is to embrace and showcase national pride. Flying the country’s flag in front of homes and businesses is a first step. Attending patriotic events, such as parades and memorials, also is a way to honor veterans and others.

• Keep cemeteries clean. Respect the hallowed land that is the final resting place for veterans by volunteering to tidy up around headstones and other markers. On key calendar dates, such as Memorial Day, help with the placement of flags on every veteran’s grave as a token of thanks for their sacrifice.

• Volunteer at a VA hospital. Now more than ever VA hospitals may be short-sta ed and have need of more volunteers to help with various services. Volunteer work can include visiting patients or running recreational activities, both of which can boost the spirits of veterans receiving care.

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RECIPE OF THE WEEK: Hamburgers with Stilton Cheese

Expand your burger skills this barbecue season

Makes 4 servings

For caramelized shallots:

2 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 1⁄2 lbs. fresh shallots, peeled and sliced Salt, to taste

1 tablespoon sugar

For mushrooms:

2 tablespoons butter

1 tablespoon olive oil

1⁄2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

DIRECTIONS:

For caramelized shallots:

1. Melt butter with olive oil in a thick-bottomed pan until the oil is shimmering. Add the sliced shallots and stir to coat. Cook, stirring on occasion, for 7 to 10 minutes. Do not let the shallots burn or dry out. Sprinkle the salt and sugar over the shallots.

2. Cook for about 30 minutes, stirring frequently. If shallots seem to be drying out, add a little water or oil to the pan. Shallots should be brown but not burned. Continue to cook and stir; scrape up all the browned bits stuck to the bottom of the pan, until the shallots are a deep, rich, browned color.

For mushrooms:

Melt butter with oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in balsamic vinegar, garlic and mushrooms. Saute for 20 minutes, or until tender.

1 clove of garlic, minced

8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced

For hamburgers:

1 1⁄2 lbs. ground sirloin, chuck or round

Coarse salt, to taste

Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

4 slices Stilton cheese

4 hamburger rolls or sandwich rolls

1 tablespoon melted butter

Lettuce leaves

For hamburgers:

1. Moisten your clean hands with cold water and divide the ground beef in 4 equal portions. Form into a ﬂattened ball. Season with salt and pepper.

2. Refrigerate until ready to cook.

3. Prepare the grill and preheat to high. Brush the grill grate with oil.

4. Place the prepared burgers on the hot grill grate. Grill for 5 to 7 minutes per side for medium, or until an instant read thermometer inserted through the side of the burger into the center reaches 160 F.

5. Brush the rolls with melted butter and toast them on the grill for about 45 seconds. Assemble the burgers, with lettuce leaves, Stilton cheese, caramelized shallots, and mushrooms. Serve.

Middle School Builders Club Shows Their Appreciation

In celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week during the first week of May, the Copiague Middle School Builders Club showed their gratitude by delivering gifts throughout the building on May 6. Members visited teachers before the start of school to wish them a relaxing day and thank them

a small gift and enjoyed cucumber water. Photo courtesy of Copiague School District

Moose Corner

Lindenhurst

Moose Lodge 1421 883 South Broadway Lindenhurst, NY 11757

The Lodge will Be CLOSED Monday May 26th Memorial Day.

The following is a listing of our upcoming events at Lindenhurst Moose Lodge

Tuesday, 05/27/2025:

“Family Pasta Night”Enjoy an All You Can Eat Pasta Night with cook to order Pasta Station and Italian Cuisine Buffet (gluten-free pasta available upon request). Adults are $15. Children 12 and under are $8. Remember to call early to make reservations, please contact Theresa Restivo (631) 252-4203 or Bridget Ahlers (631) 8344742

June 2025 Events

Sunday, 06/01/2025:

“Family Brunch” – Enjoy our “All You Can Eat Brunch”, featuring a Custom Egg / Omelet

Station”. Come down for a relaxing and delicious brunch at the Lodge from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon.

Remember to call early to make reservations, please contact Theresa Restivo (631) 252-4203 or Bridget Ahlers (631) 834-4742.

Saturday, 06/07/2025:

“Country Night” – Enjoy an evening of County, music by “Country DJ Neil” and Line Dancing lesson by “Sandy”. Tickets are available at the door, $ 15 per person, dancing starts at 7:00 pm.

Sunday, 06/15/2025:

“Father’s Day Breakfast” – Treat Dad to breakfast at our Father’s Day Breakfast offering a Breakfast Buffet featuring Custom Egg / Omelet Station”. Come down for a relaxing and delicious breakfast at the Lodge from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon. Remember to call early to make reservations, please contact Theresa Restivo (631) 2524203 or Bridget Ahlers

(631) 834-4742.

Friday, 06/21/2025:

“Night At The Races” - Come and enjoy an exciting evening at the races with your friends. Doors Open at 6:30 pm, races start at 7:00 pm. Hot Dogs with fixings for snacking are available after the 2nd Race. Admission is $15.00 per person, reserve a table (10 people) early and name a Horse! For Tickets and Information please contact Paul LaMartina (516) 650-8903.

Tuesday, 06/24/2025:

The Lodge Membership Meetings are every 1st & 3rd Monday at 8:00pm.

The WOTM Chapter Social Gathering is every 1st Tuesday at 7:30pm and the Chapter Membership Meeting is every 3rd Tuesday at 7:30pm.

Our Main Hall is available for your Special events, Shower, Weddings, Birthdays, etc. Please contact Barbara Colasanto (631) 754-7477 or Theresa Restivo (631) 252-4203

All events are for members and qualified guests. Members must always present their membership card upon entering the building. All qualified guests and members without their membership card must sign the guest book.

If you have any questions, or would like additional information, please contact the Lodge at (631) 226-4364, via email at Lodge1421@gmail.com

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(NAPS)—Slow down during the last half hour before you go to bed, advises Dr. Richard Shane, the licensed psychotherapist and sleep therapist who developed the Sleep Easily Method that leads you gently into sleep. Learn more at www.drshane.com and www.sleepeasily.com.

PEQUA SPIRITS

Thank You Veterans and Active Military Personnel

“Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacri ces.” — President Harry S. Truman

I am grateful for the women and men who served in the military to protect our freedom and way of life for the past 249 years. I am grateful for the women and men who serve around the world today to keep America safe. Thank you! – JoAnn

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