At the Wednesday, September 3, 2025, General Meeting of the Suffolk County Legislature, Presiding Officer Kevin J. McCaffrey presented Suffolk County Sheriff Dr. Errol Toulon Jr., with a proclamation declaring the week of September 14th to September 20th as Sheriff’s Week in Suffolk County! Presiding Officer McCaffrey was proud to introduce the proclamation, which honors the hardworking men and women of the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office for their tireless efforts to protect and serve our residents.
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
West Babylon Public Library
211 Route 109
West Babylon (631) 669-5445
www.wbpl.us
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MEDICAID ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE
Wednesday, October 8, 10 am-1:30 pm
Sign up is first-come, firstserved and free of charge. For more information, call the Nassau Suffolk Hospital Council at 631-435-3000.
PAINT NIGHT: BOO
Thursday, October 9, 6:458:30 pm
Join us and paint your very own masterpiece. Nonrefundable/transferable materials fee: $5.
BUSY PERSON’S BOOK GROUP
7-8:30 pm
Thursday, October 9 –
Happiness Falls by Angie
Kim
HALLOWEEN FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS
Tuesday, October 14, 7-8 pm Non-refundable/transferable materials fee: $5.
HOW TO COMPLETE YOUR FIRST 5K
Tuesday, October 14, 7-8 pm
Whether you’re a couch potato or a regular exerciser, this program teaches you how to build a safe, enjoyable walk/run routine—with the goal of completing a 5K while learning how your body works along the way.
HELLO FALL SIGN KIT
October 16-21
Shirley Ruby will instruct you virtually on how to make your own one-of-akind project. A YouTube Link will be provided by the Library. Non-refundable/ transferable materials fee: $5.
FRIDAY FLICKS
Movies begin at 1 pm
Friday, October 17: Sleepy Hollow (R, 107 min)
GREAT GIVE BACK: LITTLE BAG OF KINDNESS
October 18
As part of the Great Give Back, patrons can come pick up their own little bag of happiness. Cheer up, smile, and be mindful. No registration necessary. Available at the adult reference desk ONLY. While supplies last. Adults only.
GREAT GIVE BACK 2025
Saturday, October 18, 11 am-2 pm
Join us for this year’s Great Give Back – a day of giving across NYS! Visit the library between the times above and help “give back” at different stations. All are welcome and teens can earn up to 3 hours of community service for participating. Can’t make it this day? All month long
the library will be collecting donations Long Island Cares, Baxter’s Pet Pantry & the Crayon Initiative. Visit our website for more details.
CRICUT CRAFTING: DECORATIVE PILLOWS
Wednesday, October 20, 6 pm-8 pm
Get crafty in your down time with these monthly kits for adults. Each kit comes with a small DIY craft to be completed at your leisure. Non-refundable/
transferable fee: $5
DIY: SANDERSON
SISTER WALL HANG KIT
October 21-26
West Babylon Card holders only.
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.
Check-in starts at 9:00 a.m. behind the Village Gaz ebo (Cost is $1 5 p er do g en try in S how)
T he Runway Show (Costume Contest) begins at 10:00 a.m. ends 11:30 a.m.
Pet-related Vendors open at 10:00 a.m. end at 2:00 p.m.
D oggie Costu me Contest
1st, 2nd, a nd 3rd pl ace p rizes f or bes t cos tume
(W he ther it be the scariest, most p atriotic, o r a ny ot her int erest)
Blessing of the Dogs at the Villag e Green
All p articip an ts w ill receive a Goodie B ag, Participation Trophy, and Free Ice C ream, all valued above $30.00
There w ill also b e R a es Prizes galore
Proceeds go toward high school scholarships, Farmingdale community service projects, the ght against animal abuse, and the Farmingdale Breakfast Rotary Club
To reg ister your dog(s): Scan the QR Code or E-mail Kathy Firetog at cra zykats@o pto nline.n et
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Decorating Homes For Halloween
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 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. 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. Homeowners can quickly and easily transform their homes into spooky haunts this Halloween.
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On the morning of September 11, 2025, Brothers and one Sister of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, St. Patrick’s Division 2, gathered at the Irish Cultural Center in Babylon, NY, to honor the lives lost on that tragic day twenty-four years ago.
At 8:46 AM, the exact time the first tower was struck, Pipe Major Brother Bob Farrell of the Saffron United Pipe Band played Amazing Grace. At 9:03 AM, he followed with Dawning of the Day and Hard Times Come Again No More, marking the moment the second tower was hit.
Vice President Brother Chris Bradley then led those assembled in a Decade of the Rosary, offering prayers for the souls of the departed and for the families who continue to carry their loss.
The Brothers and Sisters of AOH St. Patrick’s
AOH Remembers 9-11’s 24th Anniversary
Division 2 remain steadfast in remembrance, prayer, and solidarity with all who were affected on September 11, 2001.
Submitted by Jim Killen, AOH St. Patrick’s Division
Two - Public Relations
Annual Breast Cancer Fundraiser October 11, 2025
Division 2 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians will be hosting its annual Breast Cancer Fundraiser on Saturday, October 11, 2025, 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.
With your generous support, they can continue making a meaningful impact in the lives of those fighting breast cancer right here in our community.
Donations of any size are welcome, and they offer opportunities for corporate and business sponsorships. Your involvement will not only help them reach their fundraising goals but will also show your commitment to the well-being of the community.
You, your colleagues, and your friends are invited to join them on October 11th for a day of fun and purpose. The event will
feature live music, great food, drink specials, games, and a Chinese auction— something for everyone to enjoy while supporting a truly important cause. If you have any questions or would like to discuss sponsorship opportunities, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Contact Information: Ron Rice, Event Chairman, Cell: (631) 335-7191 | Email: ronrice107@gmail.com, Lucinda Lauro-Rooney, Event Co-Chair, Email: Lucindadiv2@gmail.com
Thank you in advance for your support. Together, we can make a difference.
Left to right: Ken McGowan; Bill Zangerle; Mark Tynan; Jim Davis; Nancy Belmont; Jerry Belmont; John Biesty; Kevin Ferry; Kevin Diegnan; Chris Bradley; Bill Stoddard; Jim Killen; Bob Farrell
South Bay Second Graders Dive Into The World Of Penguins
Second
After reading about emperor penguins, students gathered interesting facts about
habitats and characteristics, taking careful anecdotal notes along the way.
To extend their learning, the class watched a video about king penguins and participated in a collaborative “give a fact, get a fact” activity with partners. Working together, students exchanged what they had
learned before completing a writing assignment to showcase their knowledge. This engaging activity combined reading, writing, listening and collaboration while helping students connect science concepts with literacy skills.
Photo courtesy of West Babylon School District
Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America Long Island Districts and Town of Babylon
POST COLUMBUS DAY PARADE
ITALIAN HERITAGE AND CULTURE
F AMIL Y FES TIV AL
SPONS ORED BY
CONSTANTINO BRUMIDI LODGE #22211
SATURRDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2025 1:30 PM9:00 PM
2075 DEER PARk A VE, DEER PARk, NY
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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FOOD TRUCKS GALOR FAMILY ACTIVITIES
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT FERRIS WHEEL
SHARE the WEALTH SUPER SLIDE
SEATING AREA PETTING ZOO FALL HARVEST FACE PAINTING
Craft and Merchandise Vendors (Just in time for all your Holiday Shopping Needs) RAFFLE BASKETS
