June 19, 2024 North Massapequa

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STUDENTS, FAMILIES ENJOY AN EVENING OF ART

The artwork of more than 1,000 students was prominently displayed at Berner Middle School in the

School District for the annual grades 6-8 art show on June 5. The gymnasium-turned-gallery was bustling with students and their

members for the evening showcase. Pictured: Sixth graders Christian Barone, left, and Hunter Kennedy admired the artwork. Photo courtesy of the Massapequa School District

Residents Invited To Submit Photos For

Town Publications

Oyster Bay Town Councilman Tom Hand invites residents to submit photos taken in the Town of Oyster Bay to be considered for future use in Town publications.

“We accept photos year-round submitted by our residents which depict people, places, community events and scenery throughout our Town,” said Councilman Hand. “We accept photos for the calendar, as well as other Town publications, including our website, social media pages and brochures.”

Councilman Hand noted

Tell Us About It!

Let us know about your honors, awards, promotions and other announcements. They are always welcome. Photos can be emailed as well. Send them to editorial@ longislandmediagroup.com.

that photos should be taken within the confines of the Town of Oyster Bay. Digital submissions are preferred, but high-quality photos may also be submitted. Emailed photos should be sent to photos@oysterbayny.gov. Printed photos can be submitted to the Town’s Public Information Office, 54 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay NY

11771. Residents should make sure their name, address, phone number and brief description of the photo are included with their submission. The photographer is responsible for the correct spelling of the names and subjects in the photos, as well as notifying subjects they may appear in a Town publication.

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June Happenings

SATURDAY, JUNE 22

8:00AM

LINDY CARES COLOR RUN

Join Lindy Cares for a 5K where you can walk, run, hop, or skip your way to the finish line. At 8:30 AM, there will be a warm-up session led by Sea Change to get everyone energized and ready to go. For more information, please email herman.lorianne@babyloncares.org or call 631-572-2751.

11:00AM

KIDS FUN FARM DAY

Come down to Organics Today Farm, at 169 Washington St. in East Islip, for hay rides, old-fashioned sac races, kids yoga, fun photo cut outs, a honey bee class. Learn how to build a Worm Farm and more. $25 admission for Parent and 1 Child. For more information, visit Organics Today Farm on Facebook or text/call 631-480-6497.

1:00PM-4:00PM PRIDE DAY

Vendors, activities, education, refreshments and entertainment. Come together to celebrate pride. All are welcome to attend at the Federation of Organizations, 1375 Akron Street in Copiague. For more information call 631-669-5355 or visit www.fedoforg.org.

7:00PM-10:00PM

AMERICAN AIR POWER MUSEUM

JAZZ BAND BENEFIT CONCERT

Held at 1230 New Highway, next to Republic Airport in Farmingdale. Come listen or dance to the jazz music of World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War. For more information call 516-776-0307.

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 x211 or send events to natalieraccuglia@longislandmediagroup.com.

SUNDAY, JUNE 23

9:00AM FEAST OF PENTECOST

The Hierarchical Divine Liturgy for the Feast of Pentecost (50 days after Orthodox Easter) will be celebrated by Archbishop Michael of New York and New Jersey on Sunday, June 23 at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, 369 Green Avenue, East Meadow. For more information, call 516-483-3649 or email htocem@gmail.com.

3:00PM SINATRA & STREISAND

Gene DiNapoli presents the unforgettable music of two of the greatest entertainers of all timeBarbra Streisand and Frank Sinatra with a spectacular performance by Frank Frizalone and Dorian Clara, accompanied by Long Island Sound Big Band at the Bayway Arts Center 265 E. Main St. East Islip, NY 11730. For more information, please visit www.baywayartscenter.com or call 631-581-2700.

THURSDAY, JUNE 27

7:00PM-10:00PM MUSIC BINGO

Yes Community Counseling Center will host a special fundraiser to support the mental health and wellness of local children. $50 per ticket, includes buffet and bingo. Raffle tickets available at event. For more info, please call 516-799-3203 or visit www.yesccc.org.

FRIDAY, JUNE 28

10:00AM-1:00PM

WHITE ELEPHANT & BAG SALE

Stuff a bag full of clothes for $5 at the Simpson United Methodist Church in Amityville, 30 Locust Avenue. New Items & Thrift Shop

Treasures for sale. New clothes are not included in the bag sale. Donations are accepted! Call Mary at 516-991-8098 for more information.

SATURDAY, JUNE 29

9:30AM-3:00PM

YARD SALE FUNDRAISER

Held at Community Presbyterian Church in Deer Park. Free admission, no vendors. Rain or shine. For more information call 631-242-0221.

11:00AM-12:00PM

SUPERHEROES OF THE SKY

Take a walking tour with Jim while he feeds our Birds of Prey and tells you about their incredible adaptations that help them survive in the wild. You’ll see and learn about our Bald Eagle, Turkey Vultures, owls, hawks and many more. $10 per adult / $5 per child (Under 12). Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown. Call 631-979-6344 for more information.

SUNDAY, JUNE 30

9:30AM

REDISCOVER ANCIENT CHRISTIANITY

The Orthodox Church welcome all people seeking a community rooted in the oldest Christian Church with an emphasis on Holy Scripture, Holy Tradition, liturgical and prayer life, and traditional Christian values. The Divine Liturgy is celebrated every Sunday at 9:30 AM at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, 369 Green Avenue, East Meadow. Coffee hour follows the Divine Liturgy. All services are conducted in English. Additional information and schedules can be found on the parish website, www.htocem.org, or by email, htocem@gmail.com.

New York State Parks Invites All To Celebrate 100 Years Of State Parks On Long Island

Family-Friendly Festival To Be Held On June 22 At Heckscher State Park

New York State Parks is celebrating their 100th year, and the Long Island Region is marking the milestone with a festival at Heckscher State Park on Saturday, June 22 from 11am – 3pm. The Centennial Celebration event is titled “Through the Decades: 100 Years of State Parks on Long Island.”

The Centennial Celebration will feature tented booths for each decade from the 1920’s to the 2020’s to recall the joy that State parks on Long Island have provided since 1924. Each booth will include historical photos, a kidfriendly craft, an outdoor game, and information about the parks that were opened to the public in that decade. Reminisce about driving to the

parks years ago with classic cars on display.

The New York State Park Police and New York State Park Lifeguards will also have booths showing off their vintage memorabilia.

The Montaukett Indian Nation will display items from their “Gone Whaling” exhibit and the Montaukett Women Circle Dancers will perform traditional dance. Partnership tables will also be provided by the Department of Environmental Conservation, The Friends of Connetquot, The Friends of Heckscher, and the Islip Arts Council.

The Jazz Loft’s Equity Brass Band will play live jazz while Swing Dance Long Island provides free dance lessons. Several food trucks will have delicious food and treats for sale including Double D’s Rollin’ Grill, Quina’s Cookin’, All American Wontons, Filthy Pig BBQ, Nomastayvegan, Brother’s Lemonade, and Sunrise Delight.

The festival includes a variety of family fun entertainment. Voted “Best Family Show” by Entertainer America, Jester Jim will delight children and families with his unique juggling show. Kids and adults can enjoy free face painting, as well as an inflatable obstacle course and inflatable slide. A few holes of miniature golf will feature iconic landmarks from some of our local parks. Festival goers can even take photos with life-size cutouts of vintage uniformed park workers.

Garage Door

The newly opened John Theissen Children’s Foundation Family Fun Center in Wantagh has received a $50,000 Main Street Revitalization grant from PSEG Long Island, along with rebates for its energy efficiency measures totaling $4,085. The grant supports the Fun Center Arcade Room for the nonprofit, which was founded in 1992 to help sick and underprivileged children across Long Island in any capacity possible.

“We are thrilled to support the John Theissen Children’s Foundation –an organization that has done so much for so many young people for the past three decades,” said David Lyons, PSEG Long Island interim president and COO.

“John is a visionary who puts his ideas and dreams into practice. This beautiful center is a perfect testament to that. We hope the arcade will provide a safe space to allow kids to have fun and forget about their troubles while they’re playing there.”

“We are so happy that PSEG Long Island is involved. It’s a great partnership because PSEG Long Island is here for Long Island and we are

Theissen’s new building on Wantagh Avenue qualified for PSEG Long Island’s Main Street Revitalization grant because the project improved the economic stability and growth in the area. To date, PSEG Long Island has distributed $2 million in grants to 75 businesses and organizations under this program.

here for Long Island kids in the community,” said John Theissen, founder of the John Theissen Children’s Foundation. “They put energy into our homes and businesses, and the Fun Center was created to put energy into children who are sick and need a helping hand. Creating this center would not have been possible without the support of PSEG Long Island and others who care about this cause.”

Along with PSEG Long Island’s economic development grants and programs, the Family Fun Center also qualified for more than $4,000 in energy efficiency rebates for installing LED lighting in and outside the building. This will help Theissen reduce energy costs and consumption, while also decreasing the building’s carbon footprint.

To learn more about grants and rebates offered by PSEG Long Island, visit psegliny. com/inthecommunity/ revitalization and psegliny.com/en/

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The Summer Solstice

According to the National Weather Service, the summer solstice, which marks the official beginning of summer, occurs at the moment the earth’s tilt toward the sun is at a maximum. As a result, on the day of the summer solstice, which in 2024 occurs on Thursday, June 20, 2024.

Though it’s not always sunny on the summer solstice, when the sun is out throughout the solstice people in the Northern Hemisphere can expect more hours of sunlight than any other day of the year. That provides yet another reason to welcome the official arrival of summer.

Johnson Honors Massapequa Eagle Scout

JOHNSON HONORS MASSAPEQUA EAGLE SCOUT - Oyster Bay Town Councilwoman Michele Johnson (left) recently honored Willis J. Clark (right), of BSA Troop 590, for his amazing accomplishment of earning the rank of Eagle Scout. Councilwoman Johnson thanked Willis for his hard work and dedication to improving our community and congratulated his family on this outstanding achievement - which only about 6% of Boy Scouts attain.

Students, Families Enjoy An Evening Of Art

The artwork of more than 1,000 students was prominently displayed at Berner Middle School in the Massapequa School District for the annual grades 6-8 art show on June 5. The gymnasium-turnedgallery was bustling with students and their family members for the evening showcase.

During the day, students from the National Junior Art Honor Society and from several art classes helped set up the exhibit, which featured a sampling

School art show on June 5. Photo courtesy of the Massapequa School District

of drawings, painting and sculptures. Most of the school was represented with at least one piece of work. All students take art in sixth grade and Foundations in Art in seventh grade. Many students also enroll in Applied Art as their eighth grade fine arts elective.

Work was completed under the direction of art teachers Bethany Bracconier, Alison Clemente, Jason Coppola, Heather Cullinan and Antoinette Kearney.

BERNER MIDDLE SCHOOL EIGHTH GRADERS - Berner Middle School eighth graders, from left, Ethan Petrucco, Michael Caramore and Ralphie Provvisiero all had pieces in the Berner Middle

ANIMAL SCULPTURES ON DISPLAY - Seventh graders, from left, Kaitlyn Maloney, Gianna Barravecchio, Aliki Sakkos and Kaitlin Dougherty had their animal sculptures on display. Photo courtesy of the Massapequa School District