May 24, 2023 Seaford

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It’s A Three-Peat For Seaford Music Program

A PERCUSSION LESSON - Seaford Harbor Elementary School students participated in a percussion lesson during their general music class. The district was once again recognized with the Best Communities for Music Education designation. Photo courtesy of the Seaford School District

PRACTICING MUSIC FOR THE SPRING CONCERT - Students in the sixth grade band at Seaford Middle School practiced music for the spring concert. Photo courtesy of the Seaford School District

The Seaford School District has been honored for its outstanding commitment to music education with the Best Communities for Music Education designation for the third consecutive year. The distinction was bestowed on 830 school districts across the country this year by the National Association for Music Merchants Foundation. The Best Communities for Music

Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students.

To qualify for the Best Communities designation, the Seaford Music Department answered detailed questions about funding, graduation requirements, music class participation, instruction

time, facilities, support for the music program and community music-making programs. Responses were verified with school officials and reviewed by The Music Research Institute at the University of Kansas.

The NAMM Foundation cites research into music education that demonstrates educational, cognitive and social skill benefits for children who make music. Everyday listening skills are stronger in musically trained children. Later in life, individuals who took music lessons as children show stronger neural processing of sound. Other benefits include conflict resolution and teamwork skills, and the ability to give

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May Happenings

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 24

9:30AM-2:30PM

HISTORY OF THE LI RAILROAD

The Historical Society of Islip Hamlet will host David Morrison, retired LIRR branch manager/author as he tells stories about the railroad that shaped LI, focusing on the Islip Station. The program will be held at the Islip Public Library. For more info visit isliphamlethistory.org or call 631-559-2915.

THURSDAY, MAY 25

4:00PM-7:00PM

AMERICA'S VETDOGS OPEN HOUSE

Come experience service dog demonstrations, speak to local veterans and first responders about how their service dog has improved their lives, explore volunteer opportunities, learn about the lifechanging work service dogs provide & much more. No registration necessary. America’s VetDogs is located at 371 East Jericho Turnpike in Smithtown. For more information visit vetdogs.org.

7:00PM

MILLS' PARTY FOR LIFE

In memory of Peter Careccia, witness the Miracle of Life as a cancer survivor will meet the donor who saved his life for the very first time at The Heritage Club in Bethpage. All proceeds benefit KiDS NEED MoRE Camp Adventure. For more information, email info@ kidsneedmore.org.

FRIDAY, MAY 26

10:00AM

ICE CREAM PARTY & LUNCH

Bring the family and celebrate the holiday of Shavuot at The Chai Center. Join the Chai Center for a special reading of The 10 Commandments followed by an ice cream party for the kids and a luncheon for the whole family. For more information go to TheChaiCenter.com or call 631-351-8672.

SATURDAY, MAY 27

12:00PM-4:00PM

CIVIL WAR ENCAMPMENT

The Smithtown Historical Society presents a Cvil War Encampment. Admission is $5 per person. There will be Civil War-Era Military Camps, LI Civil War Reenactors, Musket Demonstrations, Battlefield Doctor, Music and Vendors. For more information call 631-265-6768 or email info@smithtownhistorical.org.

SUNDAY, MAY 28

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5K RUN AT PINDAR VINEYARDS

Enjoy Pindar Vineyards like you never have before. Bring family and friends, and plan a morning of action and relaxation at the Run the Vineyards – Pindar Vineyards 5K event! Visit runsignup.com or call 631-734-6200 for more information.

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MONDAY, MAY 29

9:30AM

ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY PARADE

The Sgt. John Sardiello American Legion Post 1634 in West Babylon is pleased to announce the 2023 Memorial Day Parade. This year's route will begin on Arnold Avenue at the junction of Route 109 and continue to the Post located at 10 Bruce Street, West Babylon. For more information please contact 631-669-3931 or sgtjsardiello1634@gmail.com.

10:00AM

MEMORIAL DAY PARADE

The Edward K. Peisker VFW Post #5348 will host a Memorial Day Parade, beginning on Lake Avenue and proceed to the memorial stone at Deer Park Avenue School. For more information, contact 631-586-2299.

TUESDAY, MAY 30

7:00PM

THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF GREATER BAY SHORE MEETING

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

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The Charity of the Month for May is LI Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame

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The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) is a 501(c) (3) organization dedicated to the idea that Long Island’s musical heritage is an important resource to be celebrated and preserved for future generations. The organization was created as a place of community that inspires and explores Long Island music in all its forms. They have proudly inducted over 120 music artists and related professionals who are recognized at their beautiful new Stony Brook location.

Music Education plays a significant role in the lives of many. In addition to granting thousands of dollars in music scholarships to individuals each year, LIMEOF also awards selected Music Educators with their ‘Educator of Note’ award annually, allowing those who go above and beyond for their students to be honored with a grant that can be used within the school or district that they work(ed) in.

To nominate an individual for the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame’s ‘Educator of Note’ award, please contact Tom Needham at education@limusichallo ame.org. This year’s nominations must be submitted by September 30th.

Donate: Donations of any size are accepted and appreciated. Your donation will help preserve our rich musical heritage and assist in providing music education programs for children and adults, including scholarships to deserving high school students. Visit limusichallo ame.org/ donate for more information.

Volunteer: As like any non-profit, their volunteers play a large role in their e orts. Each and every person who gives their time as a volunteer is dedicated to help support their mission. If you have a passion for music and would like to volunteer, please visit www. limusichallo ame.org/volunteer and fill out an application form.

Attend Their Upcoming Benefit Concert: On Sunday, July 23rd at 7:30PM, a concert featuring Pat Benetar, Neil Giraldo and Taylor Dayne will be held at the Catholic Health Amphitheater at Bald Hill. This show will benefit the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame, so everyone who buys a ticket will help support their mission. “We are thrilled that two of our Inductees, Pat Benatar and Taylor Dayne, are performing at this very exciting benefit concert for the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame,” said Ernie Canadeo, LIMEHOF Chairman. “It’s a wonderful opportunity for all Long Islander’s to enjoy a terrific concert in a wonderful venue and support the Hall of Fame’s mission of keeping Long Island’s music heritage alive.”

Interesting Facts About Memorial Day

Interesting facts about Memorial Each year on the last Monday of May, Americans celebrate Memorial Day. Memorial Day is a federal holiday that honors and mourns American military personnel who died while performing their duties in service to the United States Armed Forces. Memorial Day has a rich history and one that’s worth revisiting as the nation prepares to honor the sacrifices made by its military personnel over the centuries.

• Freed slaves played a role in the establishment of Memorial Day. The American Civil War is the deadliest military conflict in American history, as the Union and the Confederacy each suffered more than 800,000 casualties by the time the war ended in 1865. According to History.com, as the war drew to a close, hundreds of Union soldiers who were being held as prisoners of war died and were buried in a mass grave in a Confederate prison camp in South Carolina. After the Confederate surrender, more than 1,000 now-freed slaves honored those recently deceased Union soldiers during a ceremony where they sang hymns and distributed flowers. The ceremony was dedicated to the fallen soldiers and served as a precursor to what is now celebrated as Memorial Day.

• Confederate soldiers were honored, too. Confederate losses during the Civil War outnumbered Union losses, and those losses were not forgotten by Southerners who survived the war. History.com notes that, in 1866, the Georgiabased Ladies Memorial Association, one of many similar organizations to arise in the aftermath of the war, pushed for a day to honor fallen Confederate soldiers. In fact, these efforts are believed to have

influenced General John A. Logan. In 1868, General Logan, a Civil War veteran who was then serving as commander-in-chief of a group of Union veterans, ordered the decoration of Union graves with flowers on May 30. The day would ultimately be known as “Memorial Day.”

• It took a long time for Memorial Day to become a federal holiday. Despite tracing its origins to the immediate aftermath of the Civil War, Memorial Day did not become an official federal holiday until 1971, more than a century after the war ended. This is the same year the holiday was officially designated as taking place on the last Monday in May. The designation has periodically drawn the ire of veterans and military supporters who suggest it is now more widely seen as the unofficial beginning of summer and not a day in which the sacrifices of fallen U.S. soldiers are honored to the extent that they should be.

• Debate exists about which town has the longest history of celebrating Memorial Day. A handful of towns claim to be the first celebrants of Memorial Day. That debate figures to continue in perpetuity, but History.com notes that Waterloo, New York, was officially recognized by U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson as the birthplace of Memorial Day in 1966. Doylestown, Pennsylvania, and Rochester, Wisconsin, are some other towns that claim to have celebrated Memorial Day since the mid-1860s.

Memorial Day has a rich history that highlights the importance of honoring the men and women who have given their lives while in service of the United States military.

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Monday, June 5th

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The motion picture career of Robin Williams includes Good Morning Vietnam, Hook, Mrs. Doubtfire, and Good Will Hunting for which he won the Academy Award. This affectionate remembrance of one of our most gifted entertainers will touch your heart and tickle your funny bone. Register now online with your email address to receive the link to the Robin Williams Zoom session.

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The 1950’s- The Golden Age of N.Y. Baseball (In-Person)

Presented by: St. John’s University Adjunct Professors Howard Ehrlich and Harvey Sackowtiz

Tuesday, June 13th Time: 7:00pm FREE

Join St. John’s University Adjunct Professors Howard Ehrlich and Harvey Sackowitz, collectively known as

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Nassau Library Tour 2023

Join the 2023 Nassau Library Tour! Road trip to as many of Nassau’s public libraries as you can from June 12 - August 12. Each one is your gateway into a new community–visit the library, then explore the attractions, restaurants, and parks nearby. Take a self-guided tour as a family, a team of friends, or go solo. Plus, you’ll collect prizes and invaluable memories along the way. Visit all 59 libraries to be entered to win one of the grand prize raffle baskets! Get started by picking up a map at the Reference Desk. For more information, visit tour.nassaulibrary.org.

Art In The Park Fine Art & Craft Fair At Huntington’s Heckscher Park June 3 And June 4

After a long hiatus due to the pandemic, the Art League of Long Island is proud to bring back the Art in the Park Fine Art & Craft Fair to the scenic Heckscher Park in Huntington on Saturday, June 3 and Sunday, June 4. Now in its 53rd year, this juried fair attracts thousands of discerning art lovers looking to purchase unique, one-of-a-kind art and craft to display in their homes or to wear as fashion statements.

More than 80 artists and craftspeople will show

and sell original works of art and handmade crafts such as paintings, ceramics, jewelry, sculpture, woodwork, glasswork, photography, fiber art, wearable art and more. Prizes will be awarded to exhibitors who demonstrate superior artistry and craftsmanship.

The event will also feature live art demonstrations by Art League instructors, family-friendly hands-on activities, and live music. A raffle will run throughout the weekend, the winner to be announced the

following week. Proceeds will benefit the Art League of Long Island, a not-for-profit visual arts organization serving the community since 1955.

This rain or shine event will be open to the public 10am and close at 5pm both days. The fair takes place in the ballfield by Rt 25A and Sabbath Day Path. Admission is free for the entire family. For more information call (631) 4625400 x222 or visit www. artleagueli.org.

South Shore Audubon Offers Scholarships

The South Shore Audubon Society has begun accepting applications for two $1000 Environmental Scholarships. The scholarships will be awarded to college juniors, seniors, or graduate students earning a degree in areas of biological or environmental science, or sustainable and renewable energy .

For the Evelyn and Jerry Bishop Environmental Scholarship, applicants must be residents of one

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For the Jay Koolpix, Environmental Scholarship, applicants must be residents of Nassau County and/or attend a college in Nassau or Suffolk County.

May 31,2023 is the deadline for submission of applications. Completed applications include a brief explanation of the

reason for applying for the scholarship and the plan to use the money, a copy of the most recent transcript of grades, and at least one letter of recommendation. Applicants may apply for both scholarships but cannot be awarded more than one. For applications and more information, go to www.ssaudubon.org/ or contact Betsy Gulotta eagulotta@optonline.net, or Betty Borowsky, bborow@ optonline.net.

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and receive constructive criticism.

“This honor is achieved due to the driving force from music educators, administrators and parents working together for the common good of music education for the students,”

Dr. Anthony Romeo, the district’s lead teacher for music.

The Seaford music faculty is very proud of this achievement. The district’s music teachers, who are key to this success, include Daniel Krueger and Richard Adams at Seaford Manor Elementary School,

Pamela Brinkman and Charlotte Loake at Seaford Harbor Elementary School, Barbara Sherwin, Amanda Ferguson and Nicholas Coacci at Seaford Middle School, and Dr. Romeo, Yvonne Bendzlowicz and Mr. Christopher Coniglio at Seaford High School.

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