The Massapequa Chamber of Commerce proudly held the exciting Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for their member, Khamdee Thai Kitchen! Khamdee serves freshly made Thai food daily, and the owner
in Thailand. Check them out at 4887 Merrick Road in Massapequa Park, or contact them at (516)
for more information. Congratulations to business owner Head Chef Wanpen; Daniel Yee; and the Khamdee
AUGUST HAPPENINGS
SATURDAY & SUNDAY
AUGUST 3 & 4
11:00AM-8:00PM
JONES BEACH
95TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce the Jones Beach 95th Anniversary Celebration, a two-day celebration. This event will be held near the East Bathhouse and Central Mall. For more information, visit parks.ny.gov, download the free NY State Parks Explorer app or call 518-474-0456.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 6
7:00PM
REPUBLIC AIRPORT COMMISSION (RAC) MEETING
Due to a scheduling conflict, the Republic Airport Commission (RAC) meeting that was to be held on Tuesday August 13th, has been re-scheduled for Tuesday, August 6th at 7:00pm. The meeting will take place at: Republic Airport Main Terminal 7150 Republic Airport, Room 201, Farmingdale. For the latest RAC meeting information, please visit www.republicairport.net .
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7
7:30PM-9:30PM
OWL PROWL WEDNESDAY
Visit Sweetbriar to meet and learn about some of their resident owls. Embark on a walk into the darkness to enjoy the night and call some owls. Wear bug spray and bring a flashlight. *Must have tickets to attend this event. No walk
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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
ins permitted* Open to families with children ages 5y and up.
Sweetbriar Nature Center - ECSS 62 Eckernkamp Drive in Smithtown. For more information, please call 631-979-6344
THURSDAY, AUGUST 8
5:00 PM
FARMINGDALE MUSIC ON MAIN 2024
Sponsored by the Farmingdale Village Merchants Association. Music & Fun Along Main St. , between Prospect St & So Front St. For more information, please call 516-249-0093
SATURDAY, AUGUST 10
8:00 PM
IAC CONCERT IN THE PARK Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of NYS Parks At Heckscher State Park in East Islip. For more information, call 631-888-3525, Isliparts.org
SATURDAY & SUNDAY
AUGUST 10 & 11
Saturday 1OAM-9:30PM
Sunday 10AM-5PM
PAUMANAUKE POW WOW
The Paumanauke Native American Festival Inc., the Babylon Citizens Council on the Arts, and The Town of Babylon present Paumanauke Pow Wow at Tanner Park in Copiague. Audience participation, Traditional Drums, Native Food, Dance Competitions, Quality Traders. For more information, please call BACCA Arts Center 631-587-3696
SUNDAY, AUGUST 11
11:00AM- 4:00PM
SPIRIT OF SUMMER ART FESTIVAL
Proudly hosted by the Spirit of Huntington, Long Island's Largest Non-Profit Art Festival. A day of fine art, community networking, food & dessert, raffles, games, activities and music! Rain Date: August 18th • FREE Admission. Located at 2 Melville Rd. N. in Huntington Station. For more information, please call 631-470-9620
MONDAY, AUGUST 12
7:00PM
LIGHTS OF HOPE
REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY
To honor loved ones lost to an overdose. YES Community Counseling Center’s Annual Lights of Hope Remembrance Ceremony is being held on Monday, August 12, 2024. The ceremony will be held at YES Community Counseling Center’s Levittown office located at 152 Center Lane. For more information, contact Kathleen Coletta, LCSW (516) 799-3203 x127 or email at kcoletta@ yesccc.org
MONDAY, AUGUST 12 -16
9:30AM- 12:30PM
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Community United Methodist Church is hosting a Vacation Bible School for ages 4-11. Children must be potty trained. $10 per child. CUMC is located at 100 Park Blvd. in Massapequa. For more information, or to register, please call 516-541-7008, or email: MASSAPCUMC@aol.com.
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Homeowners Cleanup & Hazardous Material Days for Summer 2024 Free
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilman Steve Labriola announce the Town’s S.T.O.P. (Stop Throwing Out Pollutants) and Homeowners Cleanup Days for summer 2024. During these programs, residents can drop off materials at the Old Bethpage Solid Waste Disposal Complex, located at 101 Bethpage-Sweet Hollow Road in Old Bethpage.
S.T.O.P. program
- Saturday, August 10th from 9am –4pm: collects various hazardous materials, including: asbestos material (double bagged); automobile batteries; automobile tires (with or without rims); brake and transmission fluids; drain and oven cleaners; fire extinguishers; fares; fluorescent bulbs; gasoline; pesticides and
Paper Shredding Services Available During Homeowners Cleanup
insecticides; oil-based and latex paint; outdoor gas grill propane tanks; photo chemicals; rechargeable and button batteries; small aerosol cans; smoke detectors; solvents; spot removers; thermostats; waste motor oil and antifreeze; and wood preservatives.
“Improperly disposing
of products such as waste oil, oven cleaner or paint thinner could contaminate your water supply,” said Supervisor Saladino. “Anything poured on the ground or put into cesspools, storm drains, or recharge systems can work its way down to the aquifer or our waterways.”
Homeowners Cleanup
Days – Saturday, August 24th from 8:30am – 4pm: collects non-hazardous waste only, including: air conditioners; all e-waste; campers; boats and boat trailers (proof of ownership requiredoil, gas, other fluids and batteries removed); clean, broken concrete; large metal items; propane tanks and propane torches; tires; and yard waste.
“Many of our residents take the opportunity to clean out their yards in the summer months and may have large amounts of non-hazardous debris to dispose,” said Councilman Labriola. “Residents can bring items such as used tires, fence posts, clean broken concrete or yard waste to our Homeowners Cleanup.”
Free Paper Shredding
Services - Saturday, August 24th from 8:30am – 4pm: provides residents an opportunity to destroy unwanted documents in a safe and secure manner. Residents only, no businesses, can bring up to four bankers’ boxes of paper to the shredding program.
The Town’s S.T.O.P. and
Homeowners programs are open to residents within the Town’s Solid Waste Disposal District. Proof of residency is required. For more information, including a full list of what is accepted at these programs, visit www.oysterbaytown.com/ cleanup or call (516) 6775848.
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Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - Khamdee Thai Kitchen
The Massapequa Chamber of Commerce proudly held the exciting Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for their member, Khamdee Thai Kitchen! Khamdee serves freshly made Thai food daily, and the owner is a Culinary Chef trained in Thailand.
The immersive buildout of Khamdee blends authentic food and technology for a culinary journey to the heart of Thailand. Khamdee hired TIPtech to combine physical art with projection mapping to transform windows that previously overlooked the street into majestic vistas of hidden tropical beaches and other exotic locations in Thailand that TIPtech traveled with the owners to attain. This story is not just about Khamdee’s award-winning food; it is about the cultural transformation of Khamdee into an authentic Thai experience through all five senses. This story will resonate with food enthusiasts, techies, artists, and travelers alike. It showcases the commitment to preserving cultural heritage through the future of art and technology.
Check them out at 4887 Merrick Road in Massapequa Park, or contact them at (516) 804 - 9424 for more information. Congratulations to business owner Head Chef Wanpen; Daniel Yee; and the Khamdee Thai Kitchen team!
GRAND OPENING RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY -
proudly held the exciting Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting
for their
made Thai food daily, and the owner is a Culinary Chef trained in Thailand. Check them out at
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or contact them at (516) 804 - 9424 for more information. Congratulations to business owner Head Chef Wanpen; Daniel Yee; and the Khamdee Thai Kitchen team!
NEW YORK SENIOR LITTLE LEAGUE CHAMPIONS - The Massapequa International Seniors Division New York State Champions team advanced to the East Regionals in Bangor, ME. Team members include Nick Mauro, John Neary, Thomas Lomonaco, Matt Sharon, Mike Mauceri, James Alonso, Ryan Savage, Brendan Nolan, Ryan Pignetti, Aidan Fierro, Sal Apap, Gennaro Trotta, Alex Van Schuyler, Keith Pignetti - Manager, Rob Savage - Coach, and Gary Gardiner - Coach