SEPTEMBER HAPPENINGS
SUNDAY, SEPT. 7th
9:00AM-4:00PM
36th ANNUAL COPIAGUE KIWANIS
CAR SHOW AND MARKET PLACE
Tanner Park, Copiague Phil Guerra - philcarshow@ optonline.net. Rain date: September 21st. Copiague Kiwanis, PO Box 537 • Copiague, NY 11726, https ://www. copiaguekiwanis.org/
9:30AM
9/11 REMEMBRANCE SERVICE
The Farmingdale United Methodist Church, 407 Main Street, will hold a Remembrance Service at 9:30AM on Sunday, September 7, 2025, the 24th anniversary of 9-11. Following the service everyone is invited to honor the day by placing ribbons around the Memorial Tree dedicated to Lt. Christopher P. Sullivan, FDNY, who generously led our Nursery School children in fire safety. All Farmingdale firemen/emergency responders and their families are invited to attend, as is the general public. Please join us. For further information call 516-694-3424 or visit farmingdaleumc.org.
11:00AM-3:00PM
FALL FESTIVAL/OPEN HOUSE
PAL-O-MINE EQUESTRIAN
829 Old Nichols Road in Islandia Bring Your Family and Enjoy a Day of Fun and Games! Activities for Everyone! Farm Tours, Horseshoe Painting, Cart Rides, Scavenger Hunt, Craft Fair, Escape Room, Horseman-ship Demos,Raffles, Music, Children’s Games and More! For more informa-tion, please call 631-348-1389, www.pal-o-mine.org
HOLIDAYS
1st - LABOR DAY
11th - PATRIOT DAY
22nd - FALL BEGINS
- ROSH HASHANAH (Begins at sundown)
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
THURSDAY, SEPT. 11th
7:00PM
LINDENHURST HOMEMAKERS
EVENING UNIT
Please join Lindenhurst Homemakers Evening Unit 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 7pm & new members should arrive 15 min. early. For more information, please call Lisa LeBrie at 516-413-7467
SATURDAY, SEPT. 13th
9:00AM-4:00PM
AMITYVILLE’S COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE
Residents looking to clean out can also clean up, and make a few extra dollars. This garage sale will not count toward the annual Village limit of two sales per household a year, and the garage sale permit fee will be waived. Visit Amityville. com for updates and information. In the event of rain, the sale will take place on Sunday, September 14th. To sign up for the sale, Village residents may contact Amityville Village Hall at 631-2646000, or email Mayor@amityville. com using the subject: Garage Sale.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 14th
11:00AM-3:00PM
FARMINGDALE’S 15th ANNUAL ART
IN THE PARK EXHIBIT, SHOW & SALE Free to Exhibit & Attend (must register in advance) and attend. Calling all artists! Showcase your talent at Farmingdale's 15th Annual Art in the Park Exhibit, Show &
Sale on the Village Green. Visit the Village website community events page, stop by Village Hall for the artist application/details or email francie1112@aol.com. The event is planned by the Farmingdale Cultural Arts Committee. Rain date is September 21st. Farmingdale Village Green, 361 Main Street, 516-249-0093, www. farmingdalevillage.com
SUNDAY, SEPT. 21st
10:00AM-4:00PM 2025 WEST ISLIP COUNTRY FAIR West Islip Library Grounds, Higbie Lane & Montauk Hwy. Fun for Everyone! FREE ENTRY, Games, Food, Vendors, Music for listening + dancing and MORE. For more information, please visit www. WestIslipCountry Fair.org. Email: WestIslipCountryFair@gmail.com
TUESDAY, SEPT. 23rd
7:00PM-9:00PM THE RISE AND FALL OF THE GOLD COAST ESTATE
The Historical Society of Islip Hamlet hosts Richard Panchyk's program "The Rise and Fall of the Gold Coast Estates". For about half a century, the Gold Coast thrived across Nassau/Suffolk before they began to vanish. Come take a visual journey and see the lavish homes that were built. The program will be held at the Islip Public Library, 71 Monell Ave, and is free and open to the public. For more information, please call 631559-2915, www.isliphamlethistory. org.
Local Organization Recognized For Their Efforts Helping Veterans
Suffolk County Legislator
Steven J. Flotteron recently recognized the Co-founders of Operation VEST (Veterans Ending Suicide Together), at a recent Legislative General Meeting. They are a local Brightwaters-based organization committed to raising awareness for veteran suicide prevention and eliminating the stigma surrounding mental health. Operation VEST promotes awareness about the challenges veterans face and keeps funds raised local to impact Long Island veterans, working alongside other local organizations such as Paws-of-War, General Needs, Black 6 Project, Warrior Ranch Foundation.
Co-Founder Stefan Hespeler has been a veteran advocate since 2016, when he launched a 22-push-up campaign to raise awareness about
veteran suicide. What started with push-ups has since grown into a mission that has helped countless veterans. Since that time, more than 72,000 veterans have been lost to suicide, a staggering crisis reflecting more than 250,000 annual attempts. This reality drove him to act, culminating in the founding of Operation VEST with his wife, Jenny Mortenson Hespeler, in 2020 to prevent veteran suicide by connecting struggling veterans with local resources.
Together they organize fundraising efforts, build partnerships, and ensure that resources reach those in need. Operation VEST has raised awareness and directly provided food and necessities to veterans in need. Additionally, Stefan serves on the steering committee for the Suffolk County Veterans Run Series, further deepening his commitment to the
veteran community. His efforts have earned congressional, state, and local recognition for advancing the cause. For Stefan, this mission is personal. His twin brother, Justin, a Marine Corps veteran and Presidential Medal of Valor recipient, inspires his dedication to supporting those who have served. In her role as co-founder, Jenny leads with passion, advocacy, and a deep commitment to veteran support. Driven by empathy, she plays a pivotal role in building relationships, developing impactful programs, and breaking down the stigma surrounding mental health. Her dedication has earned her widespread recognition, including being named a Woman of Distinction by the state of New York and receiving numerous proclamations and citations from local officials for her service.
Udall Road Honored As School Of Distinction
Udall Road Middle School in the West Islip Union Free School District has been recognized as a 2025 School of Distinction by the Association for Middle Level Education. Udall Road is one of just 24 schools across the United States to earn this honor.
The AMLE Schools of Distinction program honors schools that exemplify best practices in middle level education while guiding them through a strategic visionsetting process to drive continuous improvement. Udall Road Middle School earned this prestigious honor through a rigorous review process, including a comprehensive schoolwide assessment, continuous improvement planning and stakeholder interviews with staff, students and families.
“It is an honor to recognize Udall Road
Diet And Mental Wellness
Nutritious diets have long been touted as essential components of healthy lifestyles. Many people have a tendency to view diet as something that’s purely physical, associating the foods they eat with how they look and how much energy they have. While accurate, it doesn’t paint the full picture of just how big and positive an impact healthy diets can have on overall health.
In regard to healthy diets, it’s hard to dispute the effectiveness of the Mediterranean diet. The Mediterranean diet focuses on plant-based foods and, as a result, includes lots of fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and olive oil. The diet is so healthy that the World Health Organization even recognizes it as a healthy, sustainable dietary pattern.
Middle School as a 2025 AMLE School of Distinction,” said Stephanie Simpson, CEO of AMLE. “Their dedication to fostering a thriving middle school community sets a powerful example, and we’re excited to share their story with educators worldwide.”
As a 2025 School of Distinction, Udall Road joins a network of exemplary middle schools featured in AMLE’s searchable online database, showcasing their promising practices through detailed profiles and videos. The school will present its achievements live at AMLE25 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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2025 West Islip Country Fair
The 2025 West Islip Country Fair will take place on Sunday, September 21st, from 10 AM - 4 PM, at the West Islip Library Grounds, Higbie Lane & Montauk Hwy. There's fun for everyone! Games, food, and vendors. Music for listening and dancing! Free entry! Sponsored by the West Islip Country Fair Committee.
For more information, please visit www. WestIslipCountry Fair.org. Email: WestIslipCountry Fair@gmail.com
The School Supply Drive
The Youth Bureau’s Annual School Supply Drive is in full-swing collecting donations for families in our community! Supplies of all varieties are being accepted. Donations can be dropped off to Islip Town Hall, located at 655 Main St., Islip and Islip Town Hall West, located at 401 W. Main St., Islip.
Benefits Of Volunteering
Volunteering is a great way for individuals to strengthen their communities, but it also can be a unique way for individuals to improve their own overall happiness. A 2020 study published in the Journal of Happiness Studies examined 70,000 participants, each of whom received surveys that asked questions regarding their volunteering habits and mental health.The study found that, when compared to those who did
New York Blood Center Issues Urgent Call For Donors
New York Blood Center (NYBC) has issued an urgent call for blood donations, especially from those with types O+ and O- blood. The current supply of O- blood, the universal blood type used in emergencies, has dropped to a critically low two-day level, and overall collections are nearly 20% below hospital demand. NYBC expects to collect only about 6,500 donations this week, falling approximately 1,600 donations short of what is needed to maintain a safe and stable blood supply in New York.
Spring travel, school breaks, and packed calendars have kept regular donors away—leaving donation levels dangerously low at a time when they should be ramping up. Each year, more than 56,000 traumas are reported in New York State, most occurring between May and September when accidents,
car crashes, and violent injuries rise dramatically. Blood transfusions are often needed to treat traumas, and a spike in traumatic accidents can cause a strain on the blood supply.
Type O+ is the most common blood type, representing nearly 40% of the U.S. population. Type O- is the universal blood type and is commonly used in emergency settings. A shortage of both types, both locally and nationally, poses serious concerns for our healthcare system, and the need for donors is critical.
“Spring can be an exciting season with warmer weather on the way and fun holiday celebrations, but it’s also a critical time of year for the blood supply,” said Andrea Cefarelli, Senior Vice President at New York Blood Center. “As we start to build our inventory ahead of the trauma-heavy summer season, the need is more
urgent than ever. We’re calling on our community, especially type O donors, to roll up their sleeves and make a donation today. Your blood donation could be the lifeline that ensures our hospitals are ready to face any emergency that comes their way.”
Blood donors can give every 56 days, and platelet donors can give twice per month. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently lifted several blood donor eligibility restrictions. To view current eligibility guidelines, visit nybc.org or call 800.688.0900.
To make an appointment, donors can call 1-800-9332566 or visit nybc.org. Can’t donate blood? You can still make a lifesaving impact by supporting NYBC’s mission through financial contributions or volunteering your time.
not volunteer, people who had volunteered in the previous 12 months were more satisfied with their lives and gave their overall health higher ratings.
The frequency of giving back to one’s community also may affect just how much volunteering affects mental health. Study participants who volunteered at least once per month rated their mental health even higher than those who volunteered but did so infrequently.
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SHRED DAY SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 · 9AM-1PM
Get rid of unwanted household documents. Shredding truck will be parked in library parking lot.
Please note: no plastic, cardboard, carbon paper or metal. No registration necessary.
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ONGOING FOOD DRIVE
SEPTEMBER 1–OCTOBER 31
We’ve partnered with the Women of West Islip (WOWI)to help our local food pantries Donate nonperishable unexpired food items anytime during Library hours
ISLIP TOWN’S PAPER COLLECTION
WEDNESDAY, SEPTE MBER 10 & FRIDAY, SEPTE MBER 12 • 12–4PM
Meet with a Town of Islip representative who will discuss this program designed to increase cardboard and paper recycling participation
CAREGIVING RESOURCE TABLE
THURSDAYS, SEPTE MBER 25 & OCTOBER 16 • 11AM–1PM
Stop by our lobby to receive information on how you can volunteer to help caregivers in the community If you are a caregiver, speak with a representative from Willing Hearts, Helpful Hands and gather materials and resources to help you navigate caregiving
Town Of Islip To Host 17th Annual Civil War Weekend At Islip Grange
The Town of Islip will host its 17th Annual Civil War Weekend at Islip Grange Park in Sayville, located at 10 Broadway Ave., at the corner of Montauk Highway and Broadway Ave. on Saturday, September 13th, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, and Sunday, September 14th, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
The event, presented in partnership with Company K, 67th Regiment, New York Infantry 1st Long Island Volunteers, invites residents and visitors to step back in time and experience American history brought to life.
The weekend will feature authentic demonstrations showcasing the daily lives of both soldiers and civilians during the Civil War era, as well as reenactments of skirmishes between Union and Confederate troops. The program is designed to be both educational
and engaging, offering families, students, and history enthusiasts an opportunity to explore this pivotal period in our nation’s history. Attendees can explore historic camps, a field hospital, speak with reenactors and learn about daily life, hardships, and heroism of those who lived through the Civil War era. In addition to the battlefield activities, visitors will have the chance to view the historic structures at Islip Grange, a park that preserves buildings reminiscent of 19th-century American life. Families can also enjoy the Sayville Farmer’s Market on Saturday, happening concurrently just steps away.
Admission and parking are FREE, and all are welcome.
For more information, please visit www. newyorkcivilwar.com or email historian@islipny. gov.
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It seems like just yesterday people were heralding the arrival of summer. After many months of fickle weather, summer’s warm temperatures and ample sunshine can be that hug from Mother Nature people need. But soon summer will be coming to an end, making room for apples, corn and pumpkin spice. Even though summer will soon be singing its swan song, there is still plenty of time for families to enjoy the waning days of surf and sunshine. Here are some family-friendly options to consider.
Catch a concert
Families Can Make The Most Of Summer’s End
Summer is a time of year when many artists go on tour and sell out everything from arenas to ampitheaters to more intimate venues. Find a singer the entire family enjoys and grab some tickets.
Pick fruit
Peach season varies depending on where you live, but May through September is a prime time for pick-your-own farms to open their orchards to the peach-picking public. Turn those peaches into pies for Labor Day festivities.
Watch some fireworks Those who didn’t have
an opportunity to catch a fireworks display already this summer, or who enjoyed it so much that they want more, can find out when the next big display will take place. Some beachside towns and even amusement parks regularly host fireworks shows on the weekends.
Climb a lighthouse
National Lighthouse Day occurs on August 7.
Locate a lighthouse within driving distance and visit one of the beautiful and historic structures that commemorate maritime history. For example, Sandy Hook Lighthouse in New
Jersey, which was lit for the first time in 1764, is the oldest operating lighthouse in the United States.
Pick a day to re-do
Ask all members of the family what sticks out in their minds as the best summer day so far. It may have been paddleboarding in a lake or taking a scenic drive. Compile the answers and then pick one activity to enjoy all over again.
Head to a state fair State fairs fill calendars this time of year. They’re perfect ways to enjoy carnival rides, fair foods, live entertainment, and
even livestock.
Watch balloons rise Check to see if there is a hot-air balloon festival taking place nearby. Watch these huge items become lighter than air and get lifted off the ground.
Enjoy an outdoor movie
Purchase or borrow a movie projector and set up a screen outdoors. That screen can be an actual outdoor screen or a white sheet stretched between two poles. Invite the neighborhood to come over, set up picnic blankets and enjoy a family flick.
Camp out
Pitch a tent at a campground or even in your own backyard and spend an evening sleeping under the stars.
Visit a garden or arboretum Plan a day trip to a botanical garden or arboretum to view the various trees, flowers and shrubs in bloom. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy a day in nature.
Families can wind down from summer by engaging in various enjoyable activities before a new school year begins.
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Nutritious School Lunch Ideas For Kids
No two children are the same, but many youngsters share a number of similarities. Few young children enjoy going to bed on time, and many can’t resist a good trampoline. Kids also have a reputation for being picky eaters, which can be challenging for parents tasked with picking and preparing school lunches.
When dining at home, parents know which foods their kids eat and which they push around their plates in the hopes they won’t have to consume them. School lunch is a different scenario altogether, as parents are not around to ensure their youngsters eat a full and nutritious meal. Kids who are picky eaters may not eat any lunch at all. Parents who want to ensure their children get the nutrition they need to do well in school can consider the following school lunch ideas.
• Make-your-own sand-wich: Kids may be more likely to eat a full lunch if they get to put it together themselves. Parents can put all the elements of a tasty sandwich into youngsters’ lunch boxes, but let kids assemble the meal themselves. Sandwiches are not necessarily the healthiest midday meal, but they are much more nutritious when parents pack whole grain bread, tomatoes, lettuce, and low-sodium deli meat in students’ lunch boxes. If a do-it-yourself sandwich is a nonstarter, consider a DIY taco lunch complete with whole grain tortillas.
• Burrito bowl: A burrito bowl with kid-friendly yet nutritious ingredients is another great school lunch option. Red beans are a good source of fiber and the Harvard Medical School notes all beans are rich in potassium. Fiber is filling, so a burrito bowl that includes fiber-rich ingredients, including red beans but also quinoa or brown rice, can help students avoid late-day hunger pangs that can compromise how they feel and perform in the classroom. Burrito bowls are so tasty that kids may not even realize Mom and Dad have snuck some healthy foods like vegetables into their midday meal.
• Parfait: Parfait has all the looks of a tasty dessert without the pitfalls of ice cream and other treats. The nutritional value of parfait depends on the ingredients Mom and Dad choose to include. Protein-rich Greek yogurt paired with some fruit and granola makes for a filling and tasty meal that’s also loaded with vitamins, minerals and fiber. An insulated and airtight lunch box packed with ice packs can ensure the parfait is still cool come lunchtime.
• Pasta salad: Kids tend to be especially fond of pasta, and parents can use that affinity to their advantage when planning school lunches. A whole-wheat pasta salad with some cherry tomatoes and diced broccoli makes for a nutrient-rich lunch that kids can enjoy. If broccoli figures to raise youngsters’ ire, consider a nutritious substitute, such as shaved cucumber or zucchini.
School lunches can be nutritious and still make kids excited to eat their midday meal away from home.
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Fallmeans many things: leaves changing color, cool breezes and plenty of apples to pick. When an afternoon spent at the local orchard provides a bounty of apples, people can turn them into flavorpacked treats.This recipe for “Orange-Glazed Apple Tarts” from “Small Sweet Treats” (Gibbs Smith) by Zac Williams is a fall treat that blends apples (or pears) with the bright flavors of orange and cinnamon.
4 servings 1 package (17.3 ounces) puff pastry sheets, thawed 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon cream (egg wash)
2 to 3 firm apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Gala) or pears (D’Anjou or Bartlett) cored and peeled
1⁄2 cup finely chopped hazelnuts, almonds, walnuts, pecans, or pine nuts
DIRECTIONS:
1⁄4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1⁄2 cup orange marmalade
2 tablespoons dark rum (optional) Vanilla or seasonal ice cream, or whipped cream
Place 1 sheet of the puff pastry on a work surface and roll out any creases. Cut the pastry into fourths. Place the four pieces on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Place the second sheet of pastry on the work surface. Cut the pastry into eight strips lengthwise and then cut in half horizontally to make 16 strips. Brush the edges of each of the 4 squares with the egg wash and then place a strip of pastry on each edge to make a border. Brush the edges again with egg wash, and score the edges every 1⁄2 inch to decorate the border. Thinly slice the apples or pears. Place the fruit slices on the pastry, within the border, in a decorative pattern. Sprinkle lightly with nuts, sugar and cinnamon. Bake the tarts on the middle rack of a preheated 425 F oven for 15 minutes, and then reduce heat to 375 F for an additional 10 minutes. The fruit should be cooked and the pastry golden brown and puffed. Remove from oven. Wile pastry is baking, heat the marmalade and rum in a small saucepan just until the marmalade has melted. As soon as the pastries are removed from the oven, brush the tops with the warmed marmalade to form a glaze. Cool to room temperature and serve with ice cream or whipped cream.
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