Amityville Farmer’s Market
The Amityville Farmers Market has returned to its bucolic setting on the lawn next to First United Methodist Church. Located at 25 Broadway (aka Route 110), the lawn provides room for shoppers to stroll around while patronizing the vendors at the Market.
The Market operates on Saturdays from 9 AM – 1 PM through October 25th. Check both the Amityville Farmers Market Facebook and Instagram pages (@amityvillevillage farmersmarket) or the Bay Village Civic Association Facebook page (@ bayvillagecivicassociation) for any updates (weather related or other concerns).
Our amazing farmer (Dobler Farms) is joined by Horman’s Pickles, Baked at Home (Simply Delicious treats), Sal & Jerry’s Breads, Queen Ann Ravioli, and more enticing food and beverage vendors, including Montauk Smoked Fish, AfroGato Coffee, and Jessy’s Empanadas on various dates.
Wonderful craft vendors join them, some on alternating weeks. Stop in to see who is there weekly. You will definitely be pleased!
The Amityville Farmers Market is sponsored by the Bay Village Civic Association in conjunction with FUMC. Parking is available on the street as well as in the municipal parking lot across Broadway.
The Bay Village Civic Association represents the residents of the Village of Amityville. It has conducted a market in the village for fifteen years and thanks the shoppers for their support.
The BVCA offers “Amityville on the Bay” merchandise to purchase for adults and children.
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Deer Park’s Michaela DiCaro Crowned Miss American Pre-Teen
In National Pageant
Deer Park’s own Michaela DiCaro, age 12, has been crowned Miss American Pre-Teen after an inspiring performance over Labor Day weekend at the prestigious national pageant held in Orlando, Florida.
Competing among the nation’s brightest and most talented young contestants, Michaela earned top scores in talent, fun fashion, and photogenic categories, securing a Top 5 overall placement before taking home the national crown.
A proud 7th grader at Robert Frost Middle School, Michaela balances her love of performance with academics and athletics. She recently joined the school’s cheerleading squad and plays softball for the Deer Park Juniors, showcasing the same determination and team spirit that carried her to victory on the national stage.
“I’m so honored to
represent Deer Park as Miss American Pre-Teen,” said Michaela after her crowning moment. “This has been
the experience of a lifetime, and I can’t wait to spend the year traveling with my sister queens, meeting new people,
and hopefully inspiring other kids to follow their dreams.”
Each year, winners represent their states at the national competition in Orlando, Florida, where they serve as role models and ambassadors throughout their reign.
Supported by her family and friends who traveled to Orlando to cheer her on, Michaela now looks forward to a year of appearances, service, and representing her hometown with pride.
About Miss American Coed
The Miss American Coed Pageant is a nationally recognized scholarship and personal development program that celebrates the achievements, talents, and confidence of young women across the United States. With divisions for ages 3 through 29, the program emphasizes natural beauty, leadership, academics, and community involvement— encouraging contestants to build friendships, sharpen life skills, and make lasting memories in a positive and supportive environment.
Drive through a suburban neighborhood in October and it’s likely you will find yards filled with inflatable witches, animatronic grim reapers and makeshift graveyards bearing witty sayings on tombstone and bony hands
Decorating Homes For Halloween
reaching out from the soil. Decorating for Halloween has become big business, with consumers spending a collective $10.6 billion in this category in the United States in 2022, according to a survey conducted
by Prosper Insights & Analytics and the National Retail Federation. In fact, decorations, particularly outdoor decorations, were the second most popular way to celebrate Halloween (candy still reigns supreme).
According to research by LombardoHome.com, which looked at Google searches across the country, Las Vegas, Denver, Baltimore, Portland, Oregon, and Seattle were the top five states that searched the most for Halloween decorations on average per capita. Carved pumpkins, skeletons and witch cauldrons topped the list of preferred Halloween decorations in America. Halloween is an opportunity to pull out all the stops for this fun fall celebration. The following tips can help to turn any home into a Halloween haunt to remember.
• Decide on a theme. Most people fall into one of two camps when decorating
for Halloween. There are those who want their homes to be frightening and full of horrific details, and others who prefer more of a fall harvest look. Identify your preferences and then gather decorative items accordingly.
• Shop early/late. Ideally, the best time to buy Halloween decorations is the day after the holiday when prices get slashed (pun intended). This is the time to stock up on items for next year. You can save anywhere from 50 to 70 percent when buying late in the season. For those who need new items for this year’s Halloween, close-out retailers like HomeGoods and TJ Maxx start putting out Halloween products in the middle of summer. Stock up as soon as you see items, as they’re not likely to remain on shelves for long. By the time October rolls around, decorations may be gone.
• Subtle touches can work.
Amityville Farmer’s Market
raised are utilized for scholarships, local projects, and the
Also, we have partnered with the Long Island Coalition for the Homeless to help restock their pantry on August 16th, September 20th, and October 11th. Please bring toiletry, nonperishable grocery items, or household cleaning goods on these dates. Your efforts and generosity are appreciated. For more information or to become a vendor, please contact the farmers market manager at amityfarmersmarket@ gmail.com. You may also contact the Bay Village Civic Association at bayvillagecivic@aol.com for more details.
Though some people just love covering every square foot of a property with all things Halloween, it’s also possible to make a big impact with minimal effort. Lighting, or lack thereof, can create a spooky atmosphere. Swap existing porch lights with yellow or even black lights so everything glows. Candles flickering can add mystery. Place some battery-powered or electric candles in windows for an eerie feel. Swap out your typical curtains with purple or black ones to drape the house in even
more spooky appeal.
• Wait on the carved pumpkins. Halloween seldom is complete without jack-o’-lanterns. But pumpkins often begin to degrade shortly after they’re first carved. Use artificial pumpkins if you plan to decorate early; otherwise, wait until a day or two before Halloween to add freshly carved pumpkins to the Halloween scape. Children can come up with the design, but ensure only adults cut into the pumpkins.
OCTOBER HAPPENINGS
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 8th
12:00PM-4:00PM
SENIOR CITIZEN FALL FEST LUNCHEON
Join The New Serenaders at The Irish Coffee Pub for a Fall Fest Luncheon Party. Enjoy an afternoon of delicious food, drink, singing, and dancing fun. Included will be a 3-course meal with choice of entree, unlimited beer, wine, soda, dessert, coffee, tea, music, and more. The Irish Coffee Pub is located at 131 Carleton Ave. in East Islip. For more informaton, please call 631-277-0007
THURSDAY, OCT. 9th
7:00PM
HISTORY OF WANTAGH
Tom Watson of the Wantagh Preservation Society will talk on the History of Wantagh. Seaford Historical Society, at the museum 3890 Waverly Ave. in Wantagh. For more information, please call Judy Bongiovi 516-783-8629
6:45PM-8:30PM
BOY SCOUT TROOP 1 INTEREST NIGHT
St Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church 39 N. Carll Ave, Babylon Village. Are you a young man that is looking for adventure, personal challenge and community service? Come and meet the Scouts of Troop 1 Babylon and find out what we do to cover those goals. For more information, please call 631290-1314
7:00PM
LINDENHURST HOMEMAKERS EVENING GROUP
HOLIDAYS
13th - COLUMBUS DAY
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' DAY 31st - HALLOWEEN
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 information, please call 631.226.2636 x275 or send events to editorial@longislandmediagroup.com
at the North Amityville Senior Center 48 Cedar Rd. in Amityville. (off of New Hwy.) Open to all, 18 years old & up. Meetings start at 7:00pm, new members should arrive 15 min. early. For more information, please call Lisa LeBrie 516-413-7467
SATURDAY, OCT. 11th
1:00PM 2025 LONG ISLAND COLUMBUS DAY PARADE AND ITALIAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL
The Town of Babylon is proud to host the 2025 Long Island Columbus Day Parade and Italian Heritage Festival. Presented by the New York State Grand Lodge of the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America. Following the parade, the celebration continues with the Post-Columbus Day Italian Heritage and Culture Family Festival at the Constantino Brumidi Lodge #2211 in Deer Park, from 1:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Free parking available on Lake Avenue (across from Deer Park Fire Department) with shuttle service to the Lodge, plus street parking nearby.
1:00PM-6:00PM
ANNUAL BREAST CANCER FUNDRAISER
Division 2 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians will be hosting its annual Breast Cancer Fundraiser, at the Irish Cultural Center in Babylon Village. This event supports two vital community organizations - the Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition and the West Islip Breast Cancer Coalition - which provide direct
assistance to local individuals and families affected by this devastating disease. This is a 100% volunteerled event, and every dollar raised goes directly to these two frontline organizations. For more information, please call Ron Rice, Event Chairman, 631-335-7191 Email: ronrice107@gmail.com, Lucinda Lauro-Rooney, Event CoChair, Email: Lucindadiv2@gmail. com
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 15th
7:00PM-9:00PM
THE DEVIL IN NEW YORKTHE WITCHCRAFT TRIAL OF GOODY GARLICK
The Historical Society of Islip Hamlet will host Tara Rider and her presentation "The Devil in New York - The Witchcraft Trial of Goody Garlick". Years before the 1692 Salem witch hunts began, accusations ran rampant. The program will be held at the Islip Public Library, 71 Monell Ave. Free and open to the public. For more information on this, our 2026 Holiday House Tour or to become a member, visit www. isliphamlethistory.org, or call 631559-2915
SATURDAY, OCT. 18th
10:00AM-3:00PM
ST. PATRICK’S CHURCH
THRIFT SHOP / YARD SALE
(Rain or Shine) Thrift Shop Special Event “Pack A Bag” ($5.00) many new items in all categories, Rent A Table - $25.00. 305 Carll’s Path in Deer Park. For more information, please call 631-242-7530
Town Of Babylon To Host 2025 Long Island Columbus Day Parade And Italian Heritage Festival
Saturday, October 11, 2025 @ 1:00 PM
The Town of Babylon will proudly host the 2025 Long Island Columbus Day Parade and Italian Heritage Festival on Saturday, October 11.
Presented by the New York State Grand Lodge of the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America, the parade will feature lodges,
community organizations, marching bands, and floats in a vibrant display of Italian-American pride and tradition. Following the parade, the celebration continues with the PostColumbus Day Italian Heritage and Culture Family Festival at the Constantino Brumidi
Lodge #2211 in Deer Park, from 1:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
The festival will include live entertainment, cultural displays, family attractions such as rides and seasonal activities, as well as food trucks, Italian cuisine, vendors, and raffles. This annual event is one of Long Island’s most anticipated
celebrations, expected to draw thousands of visitors for a day of music, food, family fun, and cultural pride.
Free parking available on Lake Avenue (across from Deer Park Fire Department) with shuttle service to the Lodge, plus street parking nearby.
‘Legislator At Your Library’ Community Program At Deer Park Public Library
Suffolk County Legislator Tom Donnelly (D-Deer Park) is pleased to announce that he will be holding his popular “Legislator at Your Library” Community Outreach Program at the Deer Park Public Library, 44 Lake Ave, Deer Park, on Thursday, October 30 from 11 am - 1 pm.
At the event, which is open and free for all residents from all communities, members of the public can speak oneon-one with Legislator Donnelly, receive Suffolk County Senior IDs and get documents notarized, also free of charge. He will be joined by the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office who will be providing Suffolk County Medical and Operation Child Safe IDs. In addition, old or worn American flags will be collected to be delivered locally to the Deer Park Edward K. Peisker VFW Post 5348 for proper disposal.
If you would like to have documents notarized, a licensed notary from Legislator Donnelly’s office
will be present. Please remember to bring photo identification. Do not sign any documents in advance.
“While I will continue to provide these services free of charge at my office, I wanted to give our local residents even more opportunities to receive access to all of the important programs offered by the county,” said Legislator Donnelly. “I am pleased to join with the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office to bring these services directly into our communities. I thank the Deer Park Library for again serving as a host site for these programs and encourage residents to drop by.”
No registration is necessary, but if you would like more information, call Legislator Donnelly’s Office at (631) 854-4433. He will also be holding a “Legislator at Your Library” program at the Brentwood Public Library, 34 Second Ave, Brentwood on Thursday, October 23 from 11 am to 1 pm.
Suffolk Legislator Tom Donnelly, pictured right, meets with a constituent at the “Legislator at Your Library” Community Outreach Program at the Deer Park Public Library in May 2024.
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United Way Of Long Island Launches “Girls Who Build” To Inspire Young Women
United Way of Long Island proudly launched Girls Who Build, a handson career exploration initiative designed to introduce young women to opportunities in construction, clean energy, engineering, and skilled trades supported by Haugland Group. The program recently took place at United Way’s E3SmartBuild Training Center in Deer Park. It was made possible through the support of The Haugland Group and partner organizations, including Girl Scouts of Nassau and Suffolk County, Girls Inc. of Long Island, and National Grid Ventures.
Over the two days, 22 girls ages 15–17 participated in interactive workshops, site tours, and learning stations led by industry leaders and role models from organizations such as PSEG Long Island, North Atlantic
States Carpenters Council, Opportunities Long Island, WDI, Orsted, Morrison Mentors, Interplay VR with Danielle, and the National Society of Black Engineers. Participants engaged in building science demonstrations, virtual reality career simulations that immersed them in different occupations and helped them envision new career paths, and a conservation-focused tour of the Jones Beach Energy & Nature Center, which included a drone construction workshop. Day one also featured a tool giveaway, allowing the girls to take home practical resources for continued exploration.
A highlight of the event was a keynote speech by Sally Librera, President of National Grid New York State, who shared insights on “the art of the pivot”, inspiring participants to
embrace adaptability and resilience in their future careers.
Through Girls Who Build, United Way of Long Island is creating meaningful opportunities for young women to explore fields where they are traditionally underrepresented, connect with mentors, and gain confidence in imagining future careers in energy, engineering, and construction.
“By investing in programs like Girls Who Build, we are introducing girls to new career paths with the potential for upward mobility, while also aligning them with strong women role models who are excelling in high-growth, high-demand sectors where there is plenty of room for greater female representation. Together, we are creating an onramp to ensure the next generation of innovators
in energy, engineering, and construction is strong, diverse, and empowered,” said Theresa Regnante, President and CEO of United Way of Long Island.
For more information about United Way of Long Island’s workforce development and youth programs, visit www. unitedwayli.org
About United Way of Long Island
United Way of Long Island advances the common good, creating opportunities for a better life for all by focusing on three key building blocks: health, education, and financial stability. United Way invests in community partnerships to help our
most vulnerable and atrisk residents through organizations and programs that grant access to resources and services across the region. For more information about United Way of Long Island, please visit www.unitedwayli.org, call 2.1.1, or follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
U-Pick Orchards Across Long Island
Spend the day exploring one of these orchards and pick your favorites right from the tree.
Breeze Hill Farm & Preserve
31215 County Road - Route 48, Peconic, 631-876-5159
Over 75 acres, they offer 26 varieties of apples.
Hank’s PumpkinTown
240 Montauk Highway, Water Mill, 631-726-4667
Long Islanders can pick a wide range of apples, including Ultimate Gala, McIntosh, Honeycrisp, Daybreak Fuji, Cortland, Macoun, Empire, Snow Sweet, Jonagold, Autumn Gala, Cameo, SunCrisp, Mutsu and Autumn Rose Fuji.
Harbes Orchard
5698 Sound Ave., Riverhead, 631-683-8388
Apple Picking is available at Harbes’ Riverhead location, which has 15-acres of 27 types of apples on dwarf trees, including Honeycrisp, Daybreak Fuji, Gala and Gold Rush.
Harbes Farms Jamesport
1223 Main Road, Jamesport, 631-494-4796
Honeycrisp apple picking is available at Harbes’ Jamesport location, has 7 acres of Honeycrisp apples on dwarf trees.
Jericho Cider Mill
213 Route 106, Jericho, 516- 433-3360
Lewin Farms
812 Sound Ave., Calverton, 631-929-4327
Long Islanders can pick their own Gala, Honeycrisp and
Macoun apples.
Milk Pail U-Pick Farm
50 Horsemill Lane, Water Mill, 631-537-2565
Long Islanders can pick from their Jonamac, McIntosh, Sansa and Zestar.
Seven Ponds Orchard
65 7 Ponds Road, Water Mill, 631-726-8015
People can select Ginger-gold, Redfree and Zestar apples.
Wickham’s Fruit Farm
28700 Main Road, Cutchogue, 631-734-6441
Dating back to 1661, the farm is one of the largest on the North Fork and offers a wide selection of apples in their You Pick Farm.
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POST COLUMBUS DAY PARADE
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Free Parking on Lake Ave. across from the Deer Park Fire Depart (with FREE Shuttle service to the festival) and on the surrounding streets around the Lodge.
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