September 27, 2023 - October 10, 2023 Nassau Zone 1

Mepham Fundraises For Flag Field Of Honor

Seniors in the Wellington C. Mepham High School Participation in Government classes will set up their ninth annual Flag Field of Honor this fall.

This year’s proceeds will benefit the Senior Service Learning Project’s partnership with Team Rubicon. Team Rubicon is a veteran-led humanitarian organization that serves global communities before, during, and after disasters and crises. Recognizing that veteran’s military training, service and experience make them uniquely qualified to respond to disasters, Team Rubicon positions veterans to make decisions and take action in the austere environment of disaster. Since its founding in 2010, Team Rubicon has equitably served communities both big and small from Hurricane Harvey in Texas to Hurricane Sandy in the Northeast, to Dengue Fever in the Marshall Islands, and, most recently, the fires in Maui, Hawaii.

Since its inception in 2009, the Mepham Senior Service Learning Project has raised over $693,000 for local and national charities through the generosity and support of our school community.

Those interested in honoring a family member or friend, please contact Kerry Dennis or Chris Patten at Mepham at 516-992-1500 or kdennis@bmchsd.org or cpatten@bmchsd.org.

MEPHAM FUNDRAISES FOR FLAG FIELD OF HONOR - Seniors in the Wellington C. Mepham High School Participation in Government classes will set up their ninth annual Flag Field of Honor this fall. Since its inception in 2009, the Mepham Senior Service Learning Project has raised over $693,000 for local and national charities through the generosity and support of our school community.

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North Bellmore Schools Now On Instagram

The North Bellmore School District has launched a new Instagram account to share photos and information with the community. Parents, staff, alumni and community members

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Merrick South Shore Homemakers - Seeking new members to join our chapter where we meet weekly offering various programs (including speakers), crafts, baking or cooking classes, community service projects and much more. We meet on Thursdays at 10:00 am at the Seaford American Legion, 2301 Penatiquit Avenue, Seaford. Please contact President Mary at 1-631-567-4483 for any additional information.

are invited to follow the district’s new account, @ NBUFSDPride.

Additionally, there will be an Instagram account for each of the district’s five elementary schools:

• John G. Dinkelmeyer School: @jgdpride

• Martin Avenue School: @martinavepride

• Newbridge Road School: @nbrpride

• Park Avenue School: @ parkavepride

• Saw Mill Road School: @sawmillpride

North Bellmore’s board of education continually strives to build and strengthen relationships between the school district and the community. Through the use of the popular and easy-to-use social media platform, the district can share good news with the broader community.

“Every day, wonderful learning takes place in

our classrooms, and the new Instagram account highlights the great work of our joyful learners and our fabulous teachers and staff,” Superintendent Marie Testa said. “We encourage our community members to follow @NBUFSDPride and the building accounts to keep up to date on our community schools.”

The district will be discontinuing all X (formerly Twitter) accounts, and will be using Instagram as its primary social media platform. North Bellmore’s website, www. northbellmoreschools. org, continues to remain a robust source of information, featuring school and district news, academic resources, announcements, contact information and important dates.

JEWISH WAR VETERANS COLOR GUARD - Commander Gary Glick and Ed Freeberg representing the Jewish War Veterans Post 652, were the Color Guard at the Commemoration of the 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington. The program took place at the Mid Island JCC in Plainview. The program was sponsored by The Jewish Community Relations Council, in partnership with many other communitywide organizations.

8th Annual Heroes Against Heroin 5K Walk To Support Overdose Prevention & Education And Addiction Treatment Services On Long Island

The John Brower, Jr. Foundation, in partnership with Outreach, hosted the 8th Annual Heroes Against Heroin 5K Walk on Saturday, September 9. The Walk was established by the Brower family (parents John, Sr. and Jody, and their children Kristen and Robert) in 2014 after they tragically lost their son John, Jr. to an opioid overdose

in 2014. The aim of the event is to raise awareness about the opioid epidemic and the support needed to fight the problem that continues to devastate families and communities throughout Long Island. All funds raised support Outreach’s life-saving treatment programs and services for individuals and families.

The Walk along the

historic Jones Beach Boardwalk serves as an ongoing tribute to the memory of John Brower, Jr. and others who have been lost to the ongoing opioid crisis. It offers information to inspire and educate the public about substance and alcohol use disorders and the treatment options available to them and their loved ones.

About The John R. Brower, Jr. Foundation

The John R. Brower, Jr. Foundation was founded in 2014, after the Brower family lost their 25-yearold son to an opiate overdose. Turning their personal tragedy into hope for other families, the Brower Foundation has raised vital funds in support of substance use treatment and donated more than $200,000 to

date to Outreach.

About Outreach

More than 40 years ago, Outreach opened its doors as a small assessment and referral center to engage people in the community struggling with addiction. Since then, its mission evolved to meet more needs and more communities.

Today, Outreach inspires adolescents, adults, and their families to live their healthiest life through high

quality, evidence-based behavioral health services and training programs located throughout New York City and Long Island. For more information about Outreach, visit www.opiny.org. If you or someone you know needs help with a drug or alcohol problem, please call Outreach at 1-833-OPINYORG (1-833674-6967).

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

6:30PM-8:15PM

SEIZURE RECOGNITION AND FIRST AID CERTIFICATION

The Epilepsy Foundation is launching the first and only free Seizure Recognition and First Aid Certification training. This training provides information to increase the knowlesge, skills, and confidence in recognizing seizures and safely administering seizure first aid. For more information visit epicli.org.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

8:00AM

5K RUN WALK

Hope For Youth will be having a 5K Run Walk which will benefit runaway and homeless youth at Bethpage State Park. $25 to participate. For more information call 631-782-6536 or email prevention@hfyny.org.

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 516739-7733 x145 or email at jromeo@epicli.org.

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.

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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 631357-0188.

8:00AM-2:00PM

INDOOR YARD SALE

The Grace United Methodist Church in Lindenhurst presents an indoor yard sale. There will be tables for rent. For more information please contact Lori at 631-356-5716.

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 516739-7733 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 631-8934110 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.

10:00AM-4:00PM

VILLAGE CRAFT FAIR

This Christmas in October event will be held at the Smithtown Historical Society Grounds. Raindate is October 15th. For more information visit Depasmarket.com.

The first day of school was a success for students in the Levittown Public School District as they returned to their respective buildings on Sept. 5 ready to take on the year ahead.

The beaming sun matched the bright faces of students who were

A First Day Of Fun For Levittown Students

necessary pencils, pens, notebooks and markers.

At Lee Road Elementary School, the first day was marked in grand fashion with an inflatable dancing balloon and a sign touting “hooray for the first day” near the front entrance. It was an exciting sight for

their first steps as students toward their teachers, who welcomed them to the classroom. At Summit Lane, students also got situated for the new year by organizing their supplies, learning each other’s names and breaking the ice through games.

2023 Pitch & Putt Tournament At Robert Moses State Park

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce the Pitch & Putt Tournament at Robert Moses State Park. This outing is open to the first 72 registrants who

will tee off at 9:00AM on Sunday, October 1 , 2023. For an application you can call (631) 321-3510 or visit parks.ny.gov.

Prizes and awards given for team low gross, men’s and women’s individual low score

and closet to the pin. The entry fee is $40.00 per person or $160.00 per foursome. This fee entitles the participant to a continental breakfast, lunch, awards & a giveaway. Application deadline is September 20,

2023. If there are any questions, please call (631) 321-3510, weekdays from 9:00AM-5:00PM, or (631) 669-0449, daily.

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oversees more than 250 parks, historic sites, recreational trails, golf courses, boat launches and more, which are visited by 79.5 million people annually. For more information on any of these recreation

areas, visit www.parks. ny.gov, download the free NY State Parks Explorer mobile app or call 518474-0456. Also, connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

LEE ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL KINDERGARTNERS - Lee Road Elementary School kindergartners in Mrs. Carione and Ms. Piccione’s class were excited to usher in the new school year on Sept. 5. Photo courtesy of Levittown Public Schools

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East Meadow School District Honors

Throughout the day on Sept. 11, students from the East Meadow School District took time to reflect on the events of Sept. 11, 2001. Each building recognized the 22nd anniversary of the day with age-appropriate conversations and activities. A few examples of the many activities that occurred follow.

At the Salisbury School, for example, Superintendent of Schools Kenneth Rosner, board of education trustees and district administrators held a flag-raising ceremony to reflect on the events of Sept. 11, 2001.

At Bowling Green Elementary School, students crafted ribbons and colored American flags in recognition of Patriot Day. Students also discussed heroes and how they can show gratitude to those who act heroically in their own community.

At Parkway Elementary School, students talked about things they love about their country, and some classes read the book, “What Does It Mean to Be American?” by Rana DiOrio and Nina Mata.

At East Meadow High School, the social studies department crafted lesson plans to teach students about the events of Sept. 11, 2001 and how it changed the world. During the day, teachers led students through the newly designed history wing, where the names of all of those who tragically passed were displayed on the walls. Students then visited the school’s 9/11 memorial, consisting of two trees to signify the Twin Towers, as well as a small piece of the World Trade Center. American flags were planted in the memorial and all staff were provided with American flag pins to stand in unity of remembrance.

At W.T. Clarke Middle School and W.T. Clarke High School, ELA & social studies classes learned about the events of Sept. 11, 2001 through journaling, discussion, exploring excerpts, and focusing on ways they can have a positive impact through acts of kindness.

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FLAG-RAISING CEREMONY - Superintendent of Schools Kenneth Rosner, board of education trustees and district administrators at the Salisbury School held a flag-raising ceremony to reflect on the events of Sept. 11, 2001. Photo courtesy of the East Meadow Union Free School District