On Monday, August 12, Town of Babylon Supervisor Rich Schaffer, Suffolk County Legislator Tom Donnelly, and Town of Babylon Councilman Terence McSweeney hosted a special recognition ceremony to honor the courageous first responders who responded to the Hawaii Nail Salon tragedy in Deer Park. The Town also recognized and honored those lost and injured in the tragedy.
SATURDAY AUGUST 31
7:30AM-1:00PM RUNNERS EDGE
MAIN STREET MILE
The 21st Annual Runner’s Edge Main Street Mile will begin with a Kid’s Fun Run at 8:30 a.m. on Main Street in Farmingdale, followed by a woman’s one-mile run at 9:00 a.m. and a Men’s one-mile run at 9:30 a.m. Hockey legend Pat LaFontaine will be on hand for the races, as well as a postrace blow-out at The Tap Room in Farmingdale beginning at 11 a.m. ! For more information, please call 516-420-7963
10:00AM-4:00PM END OF SUMMER FESTIVAL
Holy Trinity Orthodox Church at 369 Green Avenue in East Meadow will host its End of Summer Festival (rain or shine). It will feature Ethnic and BBQ foods, live music, kids’ games, flea market, basket raffle, and $1,000 cash prize raffle. Admission is free. For more information, please call 516-483-3649, email htocem@gmail. com or visit www.htocem.org.
2:00PM-5:00PM DAHLIA EXHIBITION AND PHOTO SHOW
The Long Island Dahlia Society will hold its annual Dahlia Exhibition and Photo Show at the Bayard Cutting Arboretum, Carriage House, 440 Montauk Highway in Great River. Show is free with entry in the park. For further information visit WWW. LongIslandDahlia.org
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
UPCOMING SEPTEMBER EVENTS
THURSDAY, SEPT. 5
7:00PM LINDENHURST EVENING HOMEMAKERS GROUP
Join Lindenhurst Evening Homemakers Group at the Amityville Senior Center on Cedar St. Open to all members and newcomers 18 years old and up. Meet ups start at 7pm & new members should arrive 15 min. early. For more information, please call Lisa LeBrie at 516-413-7467
SATURDAY, SEPT. 7
6:00PM
QUEENS SOUND PRESENTS: "SONGS BENEATH THE TREES"
Our Lady of Grace Concert Series Presents an evening of serene melodies evoking a world of natural beauty. $10 Suggested Donation. Refreshments will be served. Our Lady of Grace, 666 Albin Ave. in West Babylon. For more information, please call 631-587-5185
SUNDAY, SEPT. 8
9:00AM-4:00PM
36th ANNUAL COPIAGUE KIWANIS CAR SHOW & MARKET PLACE
This event is proudly presented by the Copiague Kiwanis in collaboration with the Town of Babylon and will take place at Tanner Park. Get ready for a day filled with chrome, classic tunes, and family fun. For further questions, Phil Guerra can be contacted directly at 516-647-2754 or via email at philcarshow@optonline.net.
During the months of September and October the Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition will be displaying Teal and Pink flags in honor of Breast and Gynecological Cancer Awareness Months at our Vision of Hope Garden at Babylon Town Hall in
Lindenhurst.
Detachable ribbon streamers will be on display and are available for a $10 donation. Engraved bricks are also available for purchase for a $50 donation. Please call the BBCC office at 631-8934110 for information.
9:30AM 9/11 REMEMBRANCE SERVICE
The Farmingdale United Methodist Church, 407 Main Street, will hold a Remembrance Service on the 23rd anniversary of 9-11. Following the service everyone is invited to honor the day by placing ribbons around the Memorial Tree dedicated to Lt. Christopher P. Sullivan, FDNY, who generously led our Nursery School children in fire safety. All Farmingdale firemen/emergency responders and their families are invited to attend, as is the general public. Please join us.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 12
7:00PM LONG ISLAND IN THE MOVIES
The Seaford Historical Society will host a presentation by Greg Blank about Long Island in the Movies, at the Historical Society Museum. The Museum is located at 3890 Waverly Ave. in Seaford. Members Free. $5 fee for nonmembers. For more information, please call Judy Bongiovi at 516-660-2275
CALL FOR TIME
GENERAL BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP & LOSS OF ADULT CHILD GROUP
The General Support Group is open to anyone who has suffered a loss at least three months prior to the start of the group. The Adult Child Group has a no wait requirement. Pre-registration is required. Seating is limited. The groups will be offered at St. John Nepomucene, 1140 Locust Ave. in Bohemia. Please call to reserve your seat, 631-589-0540, ext. 250.
The Babylon Chorale will hold auditions on Monday evening, September 9, 2024 starting with rehearsal at 7:30pm at Sisters of St. Joseph Brentwood Campus. All voice parts are welcomed. For further information, visit www.babylonchorale. org or email info@ babylonchorale.org
We are growing thousands of baby oysters at our community oyster gardens graciously hosted in crates at the docks of Babylon & Bay Shore Yacht Clubs. Volunteers are wanted to help maintain the gardens by cleaning up the crates, then counting & measuring the baby oysters to track their growth.
Great hands on experience for all - scouts and families welcome. All minors must be accompanied by an adult. We recommend clothing that you don’t mind getting a bit dirty and/or wet. See below to volunteer for one or more days.
Babylon - Sundays from 1-3 PM
Bay Shore - Tuesdays from 9-11 AM Community service available.
Volunteer here: https://www.signupgenius.com/ go/10C084EA9AE2BA2FDCE9-50158169-community?mc_ cid=c3a546c8e1&mc_eid=51d1e63712#/
•Pino’s Famous Cheese & Parsley Sausage Ring
• USDA Prime Marinated London Broil
•12 USDA Prime Sirloin Sliders
• USDA Prime Sirloin Hamburgers with Buns!
• Boar’s Head Brand Hot Dogs with Buns!
• USDA GRADE-A White Meat Chicken Skewers
• USDA Prime Sirloin Steak Skewers
• Pino’s Famous Slow Cooked Marinated Baby Back Ribs
•Sugar Sweet, Local Corn on the Cob
Choose 3 Homemade Sides:
•Macaroni Salad
• Potato Salad
•Cole Slaw
•Farfalle Pasta Salad
•Crisp String Bean Salad
& Hot Dog Buns
• Pino’s Famous Cheese & Parsley Sausage
• Pino’s Famous Slow Cooked Marinated Baby Back Ribs
• USDA Black Angus Filet Mignon Steaks
• Boar’s Head Brand Hot Dogs with Buns!
Packages of Boar’s Head Brand Hot Dogs
• Choice of: USDA Prime Sirloin Burgers or USDA Grade A Chicken Burgers with Buns!
• Choice of: USDA Prime Sirloin Steak Skewers or All Natural Jumbo Shrimp Kebabs
Tanger Outlets Deer Park and Tanger Outlets Riverhead announce the launch of the 2024 TangerKids Grants Program, continuing a long history of investing in the local community by supporting educational resources that help area students succeed. Applications
are now open through Oct. 18, and Long Island educators are encouraged to apply at grants.tanger.com. The platform invites teachers and leaders within the community to identify their needs and request funding to enhance programs and better serve students as they
work to create a more productive and inclusive learning environment.
Throughout the program’s history spanning nearly 30 years, Tanger has contributed more than $3.4 million to schoolfocused initiatives in the communities it serves.
In 2023, Tanger awarded
$168,000 to fund over 140 grants to schools and programs across the U.S., supporting equipment upgrades, inclusion initiatives, interactive learning spaces, hygiene and clothing closets, literacy efforts, STEM and more.
This year, Tanger has earmarked 70% of total
grants for support of underserved schools, accessibility programs and student needs.
Faculty members at public and private schools from pre-K to grade 12 are eligible to participate in the annual program.
Tanger Deer Park and Riverhead shoppers will
again be invited to help choose grant winners in their community through Member’s Choice voting, which will be open Dec. 2 – 13. Award recipients will be announced in January 2025 and celebrated at the center’s annual TangerKids Day.
Place your ad in the Classifieds 631 -2 26-2636, Ext. 276
LOOKING TO ADVERTI SE YOUR BUSINES S?
Call Classified and one of our experienced sales representatives will help you. BIG BUDGET? SM ALL BUDGET? 631-226-2636, press 276 BUYING? SELLING? RENTING?
LOOKING TO ADVERTI SE YOUR BUSINES S?
THE power of CLASSIFIED! BUYING? SELLING? RENTING?
ou'll be glad you di d! Call 631-226-2636, ext. 276
Call Classified and one of our experienced sales representatives will help you. BIG BUDGET? SM ALL BUDGET? 631-226-2636, press 276
Place your ad in the Classifieds 631-226-2636 Ext. 276
TO place an ad in the CLASSIFIED section, call 631-226-2636, press “2” A sales representative will be happy to assist you
TO place an ad in the CLASSIFIED section, call 631-226-2636, press “2” A sales representative will be happy to assist you
TO place an ad in the CLASSIFIED section, call 631-226-2636, press “2” A sales representative will be happy to assist you TO place an ad in the CLASSIFIED section, call 631-226-2636, press “2” A sales representative will be happy to assist you
Labor Day provides an opportunity to enjoy one last long weekend with fun in the sun, barbecues, pool parties, and vacations. Although summer officially ends on Sunday, September 22, 2024, Labor Day typically marks the unofficial close of the summer entertaining and recreation season.
As individuals and families prepare to fire up the grill or float in the pool one last time, they are reminded to heed key tips to stay safe and healthy.
• Fireworks may have been components of celebrations all summer long, but it is always best to leave fireworks displays to the professionals. Also, sparklers burn at extremely high temperatures (approximately 2,000 F) which is hot enough to melt some metals.
They’re are not recommended for children to handle.
• Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol can be a recipe for injuries or fatalities. Remember, just because it may be legal in some areas to use recreational marijuana, doesn’t mean it is legal to drive under the influence of it. Individuals should leave the driving to a designated driver or a taxi or rideshare service if they plan to imbibe or use marijuana.
• Water-related injuries and deaths are highest among young children.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says drownings continue to be the leading cause of unintentional death among children
ages 1 to 4. Extreme caution should be used in and around pools and other bodies of water whenever children are present. When swimming publicly, swim only where lifeguards are on duty.
• Even though summer is winding down, the risk for skin cancer remains elevated. Continue to apply sunscreen when heading outdoors for Labor Day fun.
• No one wants to leave a Labor Day barbecue with food poisoning. All party hosts should remember to keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold while entertaining and to remember to cook foods to the correct internal temperature. Even if a grilled steak looks charred on
the outside, that does not necessarily mean it is well-done in the middle. Verify temperatures with a meat thermometer.
• Even the most wellbehaved pets may become skittish on holidays like Labor Day, when there are many loud noises and unfamiliar sights and smells. It is best to have a pet microchipped in the event he or she gets out of the home or yard when fireworks, thunder or loud crowds scare them off. Shelters or veterinarians can scan the chip to identify the pet’s owner.
Labor Day closes out the summer season with a bang. It is important to continue to be safe while enjoying one last hurrah.
On Monday, August 12, Town of Babylon Supervisor Rich Schaffer, Suffolk County Legislator Tom Donnelly, and Town of Babylon Councilman Terence McSweeney hosted a special recognition ceremony to honor the courageous first responders who responded to the Hawaii Nail Salon tragedy in Deer Park. The Town also
recognized and honored those lost and injured in the tragedy.
McSweeney stood alongside Supervisor Rich Schaffer, Deputy Supervisor & Councilman Tony Martinez, Legislator Tom Donnelly & NYS
Senator Monica Martinez to express gratitude to all who responded to the tragedy at the Hawaiian Nail
Salon and to recognize the collaborative efforts that were mobilized on that dreadful day.
“We extend our appreciation to those who arrived at the scene and to the other departments that left their homes to provide support at various firehouses for extended periods, ensuring that emergency calls were
addressed while personnel managed the unfolding crisis.”
Legislator Donnelly added, “Successfully handling such emergencies requires extensive planning and training, with communication serving as a crucial element in navigating catastrophic situations. Those in leadership roles,
along with those following their guidance, executed a seamless rescue and recovery operation.” This night was dedicated not to any single individual who contributed that day, but rather to the units that collaborated effectively, including the Suffolk County Police Dept. and various fire and rescue departments. This marks only the second
occasion on which the Town of Babylon has awarded unit citations for the exceptional efforts made to save lives and provide solace to those mourning a loss.
Supervisor Schaffer said “We are grateful to Chief Robert Macaluso and the Deer Park Fire Department for facilitating this gathering this evening to honor our local heroes.
JOANN
CILLA BROKER/OWNER
203 E. Montauk Hwy.
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
Office: 631-539-6000 Cell: 516-429-1911 joann@joanncillarealestate.com www.joanncillarealestate.com
Labor Day is a wonderful time to celebrate, reflect, and prepare.
We celebrate another summer of sunshine, spending quality time with friends and family, and hopefully crossing off items on our bucket lists.
We reflect on where we are today and all that happened to bring us to this point in time - the great things, the good things, and maybe some not-so-good things. Hopefully the great and good outweigh the not-so-good, and any grief that you’ve had in your life has turned to gratitude.
Lastly, we prepare for whatever the future holds in store for us. New grades in school, maybe a new job, a new addition to the family, or even a new home.
As the famous poet Walt Whitman once wrote, “Keep your face always toward the sunshine - and shadows will fall behind you.”
Enjoy the holiday weekend and the sunshine on your face.
