March 13, 2024 Seaford

March Happenings

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.

THURSDAY, MARCH 14

9:00AM-4:30PM

ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE RESOURCE CENTER EDUCATION CONFERENCE

Join an interactive panel of family caregivers who will discuss the challenges and rewards of caregiving, what they have learned, and what they wish they knew at the beginning. During a Q &A, they will talk with listeners and address questions from the audience. For more information call 631-580-5100 or vsiit their website at www.adrcinc.org/ec2024.

SATURDAY, MARCH 16

11:30AM-1:00PM

BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY

Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Lindenhurst is hosting a bereavement ministry group that will continue until May 18th on Saturdays. Registration is required. If interested please call Linda Arpino at 631-592-1062 or email forubabe77@aol.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 17

2:00PM

JOURNEY–CROSS & CRUCIFIXION

Creative Ministries presents Journey–Cross & Crucifixion. Presented at Saints Cyril & Methodius in Deer Park. For more information visit their website at www.CMPAC.com or call them at 631-218-2810.

TUESDAY, MARCH 19

8:30AM

BUS TRIP TO WIND CREEK BETHLEHEM

The Joseph Barry Columbiettes, the auxiliary for the Knights of Columbus, is sponsoring a bus trip to Wind Creek Casino in Bethlehem, PA. $55 per person, which includes the driver’s tip. For reservations, please call Barbara at 516-935-5576.

Make checks payable to Joseph Barry Columbiettes.

6:00PM

BUDGET INFORMATION MEETING

The North Babylon Public Library will hold a Budget Information Meeting in the Library. The Board of Trustees of the North Babylon Public Library will hold its March meeting immediately following the Budget Information Meeting. The public is invited to attend. For more information please call 631-669-4020.

SATURDAY, MARCH 23

9:30AM

BEREAVEMENT GROUP

A new bereavement group is now forming at Our Lady of Grace Church in West Babylon beginning on March 23 and will end on May 18 on Saturdays. For more information call John Laszewski at 631-874-0210 or Fran Kish at 631-587-1578.

7:30PM

BABYLON CHORALE CONCERT

The Babylon Chorale presents: Handel`s `Messiah` Parts II & III With professional soloists and orchestra. Held at St. Peter’s ByThe-Sea Episcopal Church in Bay Shore. To buy tickets online visit their website at www.babylonchorale.org. For more information please email info@babylonchorale.org.

SUNDAY, MARCH 24

7:00PM

COMEDY NIGHT FUNDRAISER

Sgt. John Sardiello American Legion Post 1635 Family is hosting a Comedy Night Fundraiser at 90 Division Avenue, Levittown. Doors open at 5:30PM. $20 per ticket, 2 item minimum purchase per person.

Tickets can be purchased from: The Post 1634, SAL Squadron 1635 and ALA Unit 1634. For more info, email gijoe608@hotmail.com.

MONDAY, MARCH 25

6:00PM

PSYCHIC DINNER NIGHT

Enjoy a three course meal with a one on one Psychic Reading for 15 minutes at the Brunello Italian Kitchen, 1945 Deer Park Avenue in Deer Park. Call 516-639-6903 to reserve your spot. Starting reservations from 6 pm. For more information call 516-639-6903.

7:30PM

BABYLON CHORALE AUDITIONS

The Babylon Chorale will hold auditions on March 25th and April 1st at Sisters of St. Joseph Brentwood Campus. For more information email info@babylonchorale.org.

TUESDAY, MARCH 26

7:00PM

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEETING

The Chamber of Commerce of Greater Bay Shore will hold a meeting at the Bay Shore/Brightwaters Library, One South Country Road in Brightwaters. All are welcome to attend. Please call 631-665-7003 for further information.

SATURDAY, MARCH 30

1:00PM-3:00PM

CHILDREN'S EASTER FAIR

For children ages 2 to 10 years old. There will be crafts and snacks as well. Please bring a basket for the Easter Egg Hunt. This is a free event, located at Community Presbyterian Church in Deer Park. For more information call 631-242-022.

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Audubon Society Bird Walk

See the winter birds. Join the South Shore Audubon Society for a bird walk at Mill Pond Park in Wantagh, starting at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 17 . The Park is on the north side of Merrick Road, 4 blocks west of the Wantagh State Parkway. The group will meet at the gazebo. Bring binoculars. Walk leaders and other birders and nature enthusiasts will be happy to share their knowledge and experience with you. The bird walk is free of charge.

To register, text your name and contact information to 516 4679498. No walk if it rains, snows, or temperature is below 25 degrees. Text regarding questionable conditions.

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Lifeguard Employment Opportunities

At Town Pools And Beaches

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino announced lifeguard employment opportunities at Town Pools and Beaches throughout the Town. Opportunities for this summer once again include a competitive starting salary of up to $18 per hour for all lifeguards, as well as openings for 15-year olds at community pools.

“From having the opportunity to work at one of the Town’s fantastic summer facilities and building confidence, selfesteem, and leadership skills, to making new friends and helping others, working as a lifeguard is one of the best summer jobs around,” Supervisor Saladino said. “Our lifeguards provide an invaluable service in protecting our residents and have helped save countless lives in both pool and ocean waters. We

encourage you to take the first step in making this summer your best one yet by applying to be a Town of Oyster Bay lifeguard today.”

The Town is accepting lifeguard applications from candidates who possess Nassau Lifeguard Certification and a current CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer. Additionally, the Town is offering Red Cross Lifeguard Training and Nassau County Certification courses for residents who are not certified, but would like to be. Upon successful completion of these two courses, residents will be eligible for employment as a lifeguard with the Town of Oyster Bay and the Town will then pay all fees for both courses. There are also many future opportunities for advancement, including as Water Safety Instructors, Swim Team Coaches, Swim

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Lesson Teachers, Head Lifeguards, Lifeguard Instructors and Lifeguard Managerial positions.

“The Town of Oyster Bay is making it easier than ever to become a lifeguard. We’re offering all the certification and training courses you need to apply, covering the fees of these courses for successful candidates, welcoming 15-year olds to our lifeguard ranks at Town community pools, and offering competitive pay in recognition of the life-saving work they do,” added Supervisor Saladino.

Town lifeguards are hired for the summer season, which runs from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Positions are available at all Town pools and beaches. For all inquiries about lifeguard employment and classes, please call 516-7974131 or email aquatics@ oysterbay-ny.gov.

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Seeking Counselors For Summer REC Program

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilman Steve Labriola announced that the Town is seeking counselors ages 16 and older for the 2024 Summer Recreation Program. The six-week program provides a rewarding

employment experience for counselors as they work with children and make a difference.

“This great summer job is ideal for residents age 16 or older who are looking to build their resume,” said Supervisor Saladino. “Our summer

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recreation counselors get realworld experience while having fun, making memories, and making a difference in the lives of others.”

Applicants must be available for the duration of the program, which runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, beginning July 1st through August 9th. Orientation will take place the week of June 24th. Summer Recreation Program participants take part in trips, tournaments, shows and athletic events, including the TOBAY Games, making being a counselor a great first job for many residents.

Employment opportunities are offered at Marjorie R. Post (Massapequa), PlainviewOld Bethpage and SyossetWoodbury Community Parks, Ellsworth W. Allen Town Park in Farmingdale, Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park and Beach in Oyster Bay, and Tappen Beach in Glenwood Landing.

“The Town has positions available for counselors, coordinators, leaders and

assistant leaders at all locations, especially at our north shore facilities at Theodore Roosevelt Park and Tappen Beach,” said Councilman Labriola. “Spots fill quickly and we encourage all interested residents to fill out an application today.”

For more information, prospective counselors should contact Town’s Department of Parks at (516) 797-7945 or visit www.oysterbaytown. com/summerrecreation.

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Seaford Middle School Honored With Schools To Watch Designation

Providing students with a quality middle-level education is at the core of all decisions made by administrators, faculty and staff at Seaford Middle School. That work has been recognized by outside educators as the school was named to the Essential Elements Schools to Watch list.

A Seaford Schools to Watch committee worked throughout the 2023-24 school year and into the first few months of this year to put together an extensive application that included school data and descriptions of programs, initiatives and practices. Principal Daniel Smith, then-Assistant Principal Jennifer Bisulca, new Assistant Principal Joseph Polite and about a dozen teachers, guidance counselors, custodians and secretaries comprised the committee.

“We realized that we embodied the qualities that any middle school on the Schools to Watch list have,” said Mr. Smith, principal of Seaford Middle School since 2010. “I’m extremely happy for the teachers and the school itself. We’re in a very distinguished group of schools.”

The school had to evaluate itself in four areas –academic excellence, social equity, developmental

responsiveness and organizational structure and processes. The members of the committee were each on a subcommittee for one of these areas.

Art teacher Stephanie Lucia, in her 17th year at Seaford Middle School, helped compile feedback from faculty to write the developmental responsiveness narrative for the Schools to Watch application. She is thrilled that the committee’s hard work, which spanned more than a year, paid off.

“I know that we’re a good school and deserving of this,” she said, “and it’s nice to get recognition from others. For a small district, we offer a lot. We have a lot of options for students and that’s one of the things that we do really well.”

Lisa Jones, a math teacher in her 18th year and a member of the academic excellence subcommittee, added, “I’m so proud of everyone. We do so many wonderful things in this building and it’s so nice to have that seen.”

Mr. Smith said that many best practices for middlelevel education are found in Seaford. There are teams at each grade level, in which a group of students have the same teachers for their core subjects. Each team has common planning

time every day, along with opportunities for teachers of the same subjects to meet. There is an advisory program, A.S.K., with sessions every other week that focus on topics outside of the curriculum, such as organizational skills, navigating friendships or substance abuse awareness.

“The advisory program is really designed to meet the needs of our students currently,” said Mr. Polite, who joined the middle

school staff in the summer of 2023.

Seventh and eighth graders can take on a leadership role through Teen Leaders Care. After completing a training program, they become the presenters for sixth grade advisory sessions.

Seaford Middle School’s slogan is “Exploration, Discovery, Growth” and that is exemplified in the Exploratory program. Teachers create courses on topics outside of the typical school curriculum, and one period per day is devoted to these unique electives. Topics include American Sign Language, cartoon art, chess, forensics, landscape architecture, the stock market, woodworking and more. Exploratory classes meet every other day for semester, so students can take up to four per year.

“There’s a really good variety of classes at Seaford Middle School,” sixth grader Brielle Garcia said. “There’s something for everyone, no matter what your interests are.”

“It’s all about the school’s encouragement for us to try new things,” added

eighth grader Henry Brock.

Eighth grader Roran Cassidy, the student council president, said what stands out most for him is the culture of the school.

“Everyone is kind here,” he said. “The students definitely feel welcome. The teachers, secretaries and guidance counselors are great and very helpful.”

Madison Spinella added that school spirit is very big emphasis, with team and grade-level competitions throughout the year, themed dress-up days and opportunities to help others through community service projects.

“It’s really cool and it’s well-deserved,” she said of Schools to Watch. “Everyone here works very hard to accomplish things.”

During a two-day site visit in January, Essential Elements evaluators met with several student groups to gauge their experiences at Seaford Middle School. The visitors, all experts in middle-level education, also spoke with teachers, Board of Education trustees, central administrators and the district’s high school and elementary principals.

“There was no single program that sold us to the evaluators,” Mr. Smith said. “According to the site visit team, it was the overall experience of Seaford Middle School and our focus on all areas of middle-level education that made us special. That’s a real feather in our cap.”

Seaford Middle School will receive a detailed report, highlighting the school’s strengths but also including recommendations for improvement. The Schools to Watch designation lasts for three years, and continued growth will be key to remaining on the list.

“We can continuously improve from this,” Mr. Polite said. “We’re going to have a road map of what we can do to make our school even better.”

Mr. Smith, Mr. Polite and other members of Seaford’s Schools to Watch committee will be invited to Washington, D.C. in June. In addition to an awards presentation, they will attend workshops and network with educators from other nationally recognized middle schools.

HONORED WITH SCHOOLS TO WATCH DESIGNATION - Seaford Middle School was recently named to the Essential Elements Schools to Watch List. Principal Daniel Smith and Assistant Principal Joseph Polite, back right, were joined by students who participated in interviews during a site visit by middle school evaluators. Photo courtesy of the Seaford School District

SEAFORD’S SCHOOLS TO WATCH - Lisa Jones, one of several teachers on Seaford’s Schools to Watch committee, teaches a math lesson. Photo courtesy of the Seaford School District

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the impact of trees in our communities, Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilwoman Michele Johnson announced the return of the Town’s Environmental Poster Contest, open to all 4th grade students in the Town of Oyster Bay. This year’s poster contest, Our Town Our Environment, invites youngsters to create a poster showcasing the importance of trees in preserving our environment, with a theme of ‘Trees for Tomorrow.’

“This poster contest presents a great opportunity to

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bring environmental awareness to our young people, making them more knowledgeable on the importance of protecting Mother Nature and safeguarding our natural resources,” said Supervisor Saladino. Students should submit a poster to communicate awareness of the essential role of trees in our lives and may consider these key facts in their design:

• Oxygen Production: Trees absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen, ensuring clean air. Did you know? 100 trees remove 53 tons of carbon dioxide and 430 pounds of other air pollutants per year.

• Air and Water Purification: Trees cleanse the air and water, promoting a healthier environment.

• Shade and Cooling: Trees provide shade, cooling our neighborhoods naturally.

• Wildlife Habitat: Trees offer food and homes for various wildlife, contributing to biodiversity.

• Health Benefits: Trees encourage outdoor activities, promoting physical well-being.

Submissions should be made on poster paper (no larger than 12”x18”). No edible items should be used on the poster. The top

three winning posters to be displayed at a Town facility and showcased in a future Town of Oyster Bay Environmental Newsletter.

“This contest is being co-sponsored by Friends of the Bay and The Waterfront Center, two organizations we proudly partner with throughout the year to help our efforts in protecting and preserving the environment,” said Councilwoman Johnson. “I hope all fourth-grade students join us in this year’s program and take advantage of the great opportunity to become more knowledgeable on the importance of protecting our

environment.”

Prizes will be awarded for the top three submissions, with 1st Place receiving a private tour of Oyster Bay Harbor aboard a Friends of the Bay vessel, a $200 gift certificate for the Waterfront Center in Oyster Bay, a tree planted at the winning student’s school for Arbor Day, a nautical trivia game and Friends of the Bay apparel.

Second and third place winners will also receive a gift certificate to The Waterfront Center and have a tree planted in their school district.

Submission deadline for the contest is Friday, March 29th,

with winners to be announced on Earth Day, April 22nd.

Along with their poster submission, students must include an entry form, which is available at www.oysterbaytown. com/postercontest. Mail or email posters to the Town’s Department of Environmental Resources, Attn: Poster Contest, 29 Spring Street, Oyster Bay NY, 11771. Entries can also be emailed to environmental@ oysterbay-ny.gov with the subject line ‘2024 Poster Contest.’ Visit www.oysterbaytown. com/postercontest for more details.

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Nominations For Women Of Distinction Program Residents Invited To Identify Extraordinary Women In Our Community During Women’s History Month

Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilwoman Michele Johnson, together with Councilwomen Laura Maier and Vicki Walsh, announced that nominations are now being accepted for the Town’s 2024 Women of Distinction Program. During Women’s History Month, throughout the month of March, residents are invited to nominate extraordinary women who have made a difference in their communities.

“Each year, the Town has the honor of recognizing women who go above and beyond to improve the lives of those around them through our Women of Distinction

Program,” said Councilwoman Johnson, who serves as Chairwoman of the Women of Distinction Committee. “If you know a special woman who helps make your community a better place to live, we invite you to nominate her to be a 2024 Town of Oyster Bay Woman of Distinction.”

Supervisor Saladino added, “We are proud to recognize women in our Town and invite residents to submit nominations of those who make a difference and enrich the lives of others. We look forward to sharing their stories and recognizing their efforts to make our community, families and Town a better place to live, work and raise a family.”

Women of Distinction will be recognized at a special awards ceremony hosted by the Town Board in May. Nominations may be submitted for any achievement or honorable cause performed by the nominee. The Town seeks to recognize individuals for their contributions to the arts, education, environment, athletics, community or civic service, volunteerism or business. Honorees must live or work in the Town of Oyster Bay. To submit a nomination for the Women of Distinction Awards Program, please visit www.oysterbaytown.com/ women or call (516) 624-6380 for an application.

Environmental Scholarships Offered

The South Shore Audubon Society is offering two $1,000 scholarships for College juniors, seniors, or graduate students earning a degree in the areas of biological or environmental science. This includes wildlife management, forestry, animal behavior, ecology, marine biology, oceanography, mammalogy, ornithology or the field of sustainable and renewable energy. Previous winners have used their scholarships to help purchase books, to pay for

travel expenses to field sites, for specialized equipment or other educational needs.

To be eligible for the Scholarships, applicants must be residents of one of the areas listed at www.ssaudubon. org/areas-we-serve.asp and/ or attend a college in Nassau or Suffolk County. One scholarship is funded by Evelyn Bishop and her family, and one is funded by Jay Koolpix Applications are available at the South Shore Audubon website, www.ssaudubon.org

or by contacting Professor Betsy Gulotta at 516-5468841, Betsy.Gulotta@ncc. edu. Applications are due by April 30, 2024, and should be emailed to either Betsy Gulotta, or Betty Borowsky, bborow@ optonline.net, or sent by regular mail to Betsy Gulotta, 2 Anding Ave, Merrick, NY 11566. For more information and for assistance with application forms, do not hesitate to contact Betsy Gulotta or Betty Borowsky at the email addresses above.

Problem Solving Day with the IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service (In-Person)

Monday, March 18th

Half-hour meetings with an advocate who will:

• Listen to your tax problem

• Help you understand what needs to be done

• Provide free, fair, and independent assistance

• Be your voice at the IRS Appointments are required. No walk-ins.

You may schedule appointments by calling the Library at 516-221-1334 ext. 3204

Virtual Women’s History Lecture: The Schuyler Sisters and the Hamilton Musical

Thursday, March 21st 1:00pm

Four daughters of wealthy General Philip Schuyler ran away to elope with rich men. But Elizabeth Schuyler married Alexander Hamilton, a penniless orphan immigrant, for love. We will read the love letters Hamilton sent to Elizabeth during their courtship then meet two other women— Angelica Schuyler Church and Maria Reynolds—who were after Alexander. This program features music from the Hamilton Broadway musical. Register now online at www.seafordlibrary.org

The New York Mob: But They Were Good to Their Mothers” (In-Person)

Presented by: H&H ScholarsHoward Ehrlich & Harvey Sackowitz

Thursday, March 28th 1:00pm

This is the story of the Jewish and Italian mobs. They had much in common, but their families always came first. Why did they team up? What happened to them? Register now online at http://www. seafordlibrary.org

Balance & Strength (In-Person)

Thursdays: April 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th 10:30am-11:30am $15.00 (For all classes)

Carol Roth, certified fitness instructor, will be here to help you firm your body, and get lots of rest at night. This class is designed to give you better balance, to prevent falls, and aid in your sleep. Please bring a stretch band, 2lb weights, and water. Register now at the Reference Desk.

Macy’s Flower Show (In-Person)

Monday, April 8th 1:00pm

What began in 1946 at Macy’s in San Francisco to promote a fragrance has become a major annual twoweek event in five Macy’s locations. The Macy’s Flower Show welcomes spring with beautiful flowers, trees and plants and is a delight to experience and a work of art. Each year the show has a different theme. Join Sheila Taub as she discusses the shows. Register now ONLINE at www.seafordlibrary.org.

Easter Sunday Mass Celebrations

Celebrations of Easter Sunday Mass are known for their joyous nature regardless of where Christians happen to be. But few, if any, celebrations of Mass can match the scope of the celebration in St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City. The COVID-19 pandemic forced the public celebration to be canceled in 2020 and 2021, but it returned in 2022. A sizable number of celebrants returned along with it, as estimates suggested around 50,000 people were on hand to

celebrate Easter Sunday Mass on the plaza directly in front of St. Peter’s Basilica on April 17, 2022. Pope Francis led the Mass, which was concelebrated with 280 priests, 25 bishops and 23 cardinals. But the crowd attending Mass was just the beginning, as Pope Francis later delivered his Urbi et Orbi benediction, a papal address and apostolic blessing the pope delivers on solemn occasions, from the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica before an estimated crowd of 100,000.

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