May 24, 2023 - June 6, 2023 Nassau Zone 1

United States Air Force Thunderbirds To Headline Bethpage Air Show

Bethpage 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 19th Annual Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach taking place on Saturday, May 27, 2023 and Sunday, May 28, 2023. This will be the demonstration team’s 9th performance at the Bethpage Air Show.

Moriches Field Brewing Company received $18,750 to revitalize an empty downtown space.

(Cheers to that.)

Revitalization grants are just one of the ways we help businesses on Long Island and in the Rockaways. For Moriches Field Brewing Company, a grant from our economic development program was a perfect fit to help them renovate a previously vacant property. A discount through our Vacant Space Revival Program saved them more than $4,000 on their electric bills, and rebates for upgrading to LED lighting are keeping them saving month after month.

Helping revitalize our Island, one business at a time, is something we’re proud to be part of and something definitely worth celebrating.

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Calhoun Leadership Students Spread Anti-Hate Message

Students from the Senior Leadership class at Sanford H. Calhoun High School presented to the seventh grade social studies classes at Merrick Avenue Middle School on the power of symbols and the difference between positive symbols, negative

symbols and those symbols which represent hate.

Teacher Brian Joyce helped students hone their lessons, which incorporated video lessons and question and answer prompts. Ten student volunteers visited various classrooms on April 27.

“We want to spread awareness to the district so that students are more well educated on this topic,” said Gabriela Castillo.

“Another goal is to make sure school stays an inclusive environment,” added Sophia Philis.

They also educated

students on hate crime and hateful vandalism laws, as well as the meaning behind a swastika and why its imagery denotes a negative and hateful connotation.

“Whether or not you feel what it represents, it still hurst others,” said Noah Paymer. “And actions have

consequences, especially when it comes to symbols such as these.”

“When you draw a hate symbol, it portrays something that can really hurt another individually emotionally,” added Thomas Morash.

They are later visiting

eighth grade classes with a similar message.

“This is the second year having lessons and we wanted whole building to get the same message how hate and intolerance can lead to serious problems,” explained Christina Cone, a social studies chairperson.

CREATED THEIR OWN POSITIVE SYMBOLS - Seventh graders created their own symbols that denote

meanings. Photo courtesy of the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District

Jewish Women In The Military Exhibit

The Jewish War Veterans, Post 652, has made arrangements with Don Clavin, Supervisor of the Town of Hempstead and his staff to have a free exhibit in their Lobby entitled Jewish Woman in the Military. The exhibit runs through the month of May which is Jewish Heritage Month. The building is open from 9am to 5 pm Monday to Friday and is located at 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, NY. There is free parking in their parking lot in the rear of the building. The exhibit includes pictures and stories of Jewish Women in the military from the World War I through the 1990’s. The exhibit shows some of the important jobs that woman have in the military. The U.S. Government has recognized the important roles that women have in the military in numerous ways including honoring them with a postage stamp entitled Women in the Military.

Interesting Facts About Memorial Day

Interesting facts about Memorial Each year on the last Monday of May, Americans celebrate Memorial Day. Memorial Day is a federal holiday that honors and mourns American military personnel who died while performing their duties in service to the United States Armed Forces. Memorial Day has a rich history and one that’s worth revisiting as the nation prepares to honor the sacrifices made by its military personnel over the centuries.

• Freed slaves played a role in the establishment of Memorial Day. The American Civil War is the deadliest military conflict in American history, as the Union and the Confederacy each suffered more than 800,000 casualties by the time the war ended in 1865. According to History.com, as the war drew to a close, hundreds of Union soldiers who were being held as prisoners of war died and were buried in a mass grave in a Confederate prison camp in South Carolina. After the Confederate surrender, more than 1,000 now-freed slaves honored those recently deceased Union soldiers during a ceremony where they sang hymns and distributed flowers. The ceremony was dedicated to the fallen soldiers and served as a precursor to what is now celebrated as Memorial Day.

• Confederate soldiers were honored, too. Confederate losses during the Civil War outnumbered Union losses, and those losses were not forgotten by Southerners who survived the war. History.com notes that, in 1866, the Georgiabased Ladies Memorial Association, one of many similar organizations to arise in the aftermath of the war, pushed for a day to honor fallen Confederate soldiers. In fact, these efforts are believed to have

influenced General John A. Logan. In 1868, General Logan, a Civil War veteran who was then serving as commander-in-chief of a group of Union veterans, ordered the decoration of Union graves with flowers on May 30. The day would ultimately be known as “Memorial Day.”

• It took a long time for Memorial Day to become a federal holiday. Despite tracing its origins to the immediate aftermath of the Civil War, Memorial Day did not become an official federal holiday until 1971, more than a century after the war ended. This is the same year the holiday was officially designated as taking place on the last Monday in May. The designation has periodically drawn the ire of veterans and military supporters who suggest it is now more widely seen as the unofficial beginning of summer and not a day in which the sacrifices of fallen U.S. soldiers are honored to the extent that they should be.

• Debate exists about which town has the longest history of celebrating Memorial Day. A handful of towns claim to be the first celebrants of Memorial Day. That debate figures to continue in perpetuity, but History.com notes that Waterloo, New York, was officially recognized by U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson as the birthplace of Memorial Day in 1966. Doylestown, Pennsylvania, and Rochester, Wisconsin, are some other towns that claim to have celebrated Memorial Day since the mid-1860s.

Memorial Day has a rich history that highlights the importance of honoring the men and women who have given their lives while in service of the United States military.

JEWISH WOMEN IN THE MILITARY EXHIBIT

- Pictured: Don Clavin, Town of Hempstead Supervisor, Jewish War Veterans Gary Glick, New York State Commander and Ed Freeberg

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Applicants must enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study or other licensed vocational program no later than the fall session of 2024.

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 24

9:30AM-2:30PM

HISTORY OF THE LI RAILROAD

The Historical Society of Islip Hamlet will host David Morrison, retired LIRR branch manager/author as he tells stories about the railroad that shaped LI, focusing on the Islip Station. The program will be held at the Islip Public Library. For more info visit isliphamlethistory.org or call 631-559-2915.

THURSDAY, MAY 25

4:00PM-7:00PM

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Come experience service dog demonstrations, speak to local veterans and first responders about how their service dog has improved their lives, explore volunteer opportunities, learn about the lifechanging work service dogs provide & much more. No registration necessary. America’s VetDogs is located at 371 East Jericho Turnpike in Smithtown. For more information visit vetdogs.org.

7:00PM

MILLS' PARTY FOR LIFE

In memory of Peter Careccia, witness the Miracle of Life as a cancer survivor will meet the donor who saved his life for the very first time at The Heritage Club in Bethpage. All proceeds benefit KiDS NEED MoRE Camp Adventure. For more information, email info@ kidsneedmore.org.

FRIDAY, MAY 26

10:00AM

ICE CREAM PARTY & LUNCH

Bring the family and celebrate the holiday of Shavuot at The Chai Center. Join the Chai Center for a special reading of The 10 Commandments followed by an ice cream party for the kids and a luncheon for the whole family. For more information go to TheChaiCenter.com or call 631-351-8672.

SATURDAY, MAY 27

12:00PM-4:00PM

CIVIL WAR ENCAMPMENT

The Smithtown Historical Society presents a Cvil War Encampment. Admission is $5 per person. There will be Civil War-Era Military Camps, LI Civil War Reenactors, Musket Demonstrations, Battlefield Doctor, Music and Vendors. For more information call 631-265-6768 or email info@smithtownhistorical.org.

SUNDAY, MAY 28

9:00AM-1:00PM

5K RUN AT PINDAR VINEYARDS

Enjoy Pindar Vineyards like you never have before. Bring family and friends, and plan a morning of action and relaxation at the Run the Vineyards – Pindar Vineyards 5K event! Visit runsignup.com or call 631-734-6200 for more information.

12:00PM-1:00PM

HONEYBEE CLASS

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will be hosting a honeybee class. Call/text 631-480-6497 for more information.

MONDAY, MAY 29

9:30AM

ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY PARADE

The Sgt. John Sardiello American Legion Post 1634 in West Babylon is pleased to announce the 2023 Memorial Day Parade. This year's route will begin on Arnold Avenue at the junction of Route 109 and continue to the Post located at 10 Bruce Street, West Babylon. For more information please contact 631-669-3931 or sgtjsardiello1634@gmail.com.

10:00AM MEMORIAL DAY PARADE

The Edward K. Peisker VFW Post #5348 will host a Memorial Day Parade, beginning on Lake Avenue and proceed to the memorial stone at Deer Park Avenue School. For more information, contact 631-586-2299.

TUESDAY, MAY 30

7:00PM

THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF GREATER BAY SHORE MEETING

The Chamber of Commerce of Greater Bay Shore will hold a meeting at the Bay Shore/ Brightwaters Library, One South Country Road, Brightwaters, NY. All are welcome to attend. Call 631-665-7003 for more information.

Complete packages must be received by 12:00 p.m. on Friday, June 15 and must include each of the following:

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Seven Most Famous Female Athletes

National Girls and Women in Sports Day takes place each February and marks the perfect opportunity to shed light on female professional athletes who dominate the courts, tracks, fields, and much more. The following are the seven most famous female athletes as ranked by ESPN’s World Fame 100.

1. Serena Williams (Tennis)

2. Maria Sharapova (Tennis)

3. Venus Williams (Tennis)

4. Saina Nehwal (Badminton)

5. Caroline Wozniacki (Tennis)

6. Simona Halep (Tennis)

7. Alex Morgan (Soccer)

Helping You Help Others

By Noelle Lambert

The Charity of the Month for May is LI Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame

The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) is a 501(c) (3) organization dedicated to the idea that Long Island’s musical heritage is an important resource to be celebrated and preserved for future generations. The organization was created as a place of community that inspires and explores Long Island music in all its forms. They have proudly inducted over 120 music artists and related professionals who are recognized at their beautiful new Stony Brook location.

Music Education plays a significant role in the lives of many. In addition to granting thousands of dollars in music scholarships to individuals each year, LIMEOF also awards selected Music Educators with their ‘Educator of Note’ award annually, allowing those who go above and beyond for their students to be honored with a grant that can be used within the school or district that they work(ed) in.

To nominate an individual for the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame’s ‘Educator of Note’ award, please contact Tom Needham at education@limusichallo ame.org. This year’s nominations must be submitted by September 30th.

Donate: Donations of any size are accepted and appreciated. Your donation will help preserve our rich musical heritage and assist in providing music education programs for children and adults, including scholarships to deserving high school students. Visit limusichallo ame.org/ donate for more information.

Volunteer: As like any non-profit, their volunteers play a large role in their e orts. Each and every person who gives their time as a volunteer is dedicated to help support their mission. If you have a passion for music and would like to volunteer, please visit www. limusichallo ame.org/volunteer and fill out an application form.

Attend Their Upcoming Benefit Concert: On Sunday, July 23rd at 7:30PM, a concert featuring Pat Benetar, Neil Giraldo and Taylor Dayne will be held at the Catholic Health Amphitheater at Bald Hill. This show will benefit the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame, so everyone who buys a ticket will help support their mission. “We are thrilled that two of our Inductees, Pat Benatar and Taylor Dayne, are performing at this very exciting benefit concert for the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame,” said Ernie Canadeo, LIMEHOF Chairman. “It’s a wonderful opportunity for all Long Islander’s to enjoy a terrific concert in a wonderful venue and support the Hall of Fame’s mission of keeping Long Island’s music heritage alive.”

Looking to get involved in other ways?

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For more information about LIMEHOF, visit www.limusichallo ame.org, call 631.689.5888 and read next week’s article!

If your non-profit would like to be featured in this column,please email noellelambert@longislandmediagroup.com for consideration.

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New Playground Unveiled At Meadowbrook Elementary School

On May 12, the student council at Meadowbrook Elementary School in East Meadow held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for their state-of-the-art playground.

Students, teachers and district administrators attended the celebration as members of the student council spoke about the school’s new playground. Each student council

member removed a small ribbon from the playground before cutting a large ribbon to complete the celebration.

RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY - On May 12, the student council at Meadowbrook Elementary School in East Meadow held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for their state-ofthe-art playground. Photo courtesy of East

Meadow Union Free School District

NEW PLAYGROUND UNVEILED - Meadowbrook Elementary School teachers and district administrators joined the student council in front of their new playground.

Photo courtesy of East Meadow Union Free School District

CHECKING OUT THEIR NEW PLAYGROUND - The Meadowbrook Elementary School Student Council got to check out their new playground after the ribboncutting ceremony. Photo courtesy of East Meadow Union Free School District

Student volunteers assisted in the hosting of a blood drive at Summit Lane Elementary School in the Levittown Public School District.

All residents of Levittown and beyond were invited to visit Summit

Saving Lives Through Blood Donations

Lane after school hours to donate blood facilitated by the New York Blood Center as part of the Little Doctors Program. Student volunteers directed guests on where to go to while donning Little Doctors T-shirts. From the 39

donations received, 117 lives will be saved. Blood donors also received thank-you cards handmade by students. The annual event made its return to Summit Lane this year and will continue to be offered in the years to come.

Join The Homemaker’s Wantagh Chapter

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crafts (donated to local hospitals) day trips, luncheons and speakers. Why not give us a try. Contact: Judy 516-3174085.

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Artists Unveil Work At Exhibition

Three students from Gardiners Avenue Elementary School in the Levittown Public School District were selected to present their artwork alongside students from throughout Nassau County during a recent exhibition.

Gardiners Avenue students G. Rinaldi, Nicolette Sabbagh and Gabriel Kilduff used their artistic skills to express themselves through drawings. The artwork included impressive interpretations of real-life

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ARTISTS UNVEIL WORK AT EXHIBITION - Gardiners Avenue Elementary School students G. Rinaldi, Nicolette Sabbagh and Gabriel Kilduff were selected to present their artwork during the All-County Art Exhibition. Photo courtesy of Levittown Public Schools

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