June 21, 2023 South Bay Shore

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LODESTAR CHILDREN’S SERVICES RECOGNIZED - Legislator Steven J. Flotteron recognized Lodestar Children’s Services, a nonprofit organization established in 2016, in Suffolk County, and has since expanded to include all of Long Island, Queens & Brooklyn. Pictured (L-R): Lodestar Children’s Services’ Development Coordinator Noelle Arebalo, and Board President Christen Lambert, Legislator Steven J. Flotteron and Lodestar Children’s Services Founder & Executive Director James Regan.

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Byron Lake Park Renovation Project

The Town of Islip is excited to finally be moving forward with this long overdue Park improvement. Thank you for your patience and understanding while the Town works to renovate, rehabilitate, modernize and ultimately improve Byron Lake Park. This will be an attraction and asset for all Town of Islip residents to

enjoy for many years to come.

At a glance: Work is currently underway to renovate the Byron Lake Park pool, concession area, septic system, as well as improve accessibility and surrounding beautification. Byron Lake itself is also being rehabilitated.

Residents are encouraged

to visit https://islipny. gov/byron-lake-project as a resource through the duration of the project, and to check back periodically for additional news and updates.

Questions or Concerns?

Let us know directly by emailing ByronLakeFAQ@ islipny.gov

SATURDAY, JUNE 24

12:00PM-4:00PM

DRONE ZONE FAMILY ACTIVITY

Visit the Cradle of Aviation Museum to fly a hand-sensor Scoot drone in their Drone Zone. Scoot drones are 360° sensor-guided hover drones. Drones for beginners and kids have never been easier. Free with museum admission. For more information visit cradleofaviation.org.

12:00PM-4:00PM

PLANTING PRIDE FESTIVAL

Planting Fields Foundation is hosting their second annual Planting Pride Festival. It will feature live music, special guests, local vendor support, a panel discussion and much more. For more information about the event please contact Katie Walsh, Community Engagement Manager at kwalsh@plantingfields.org or 516-922-8680.

SUNDAY, JUNE 25

2:00PM-3:30PM

SPRING MUSICALE

Sponsored by the Amityville Historical Society is the Spring Musicale featuring light Classical, Vintage, Popular tunes and selections played in Amityville in the early 1900's and late 1800's. Light refreshments will be served after the performance. Donation is $25 per person. Please call the Luader Museum Office at 631-598-1486 for more information.

2:00PM-3:45PM

ROCK & ROLL HANDBELL CONCERT

St. Peter's Lutheran Church is hosting a free Pop! and Rock & Roll concert. For more information visit www.longislandresound.com.

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 nataliealmeida@longislandmediagroup.com

5:00PM-8:00PM

MASSAPEQUA FIRECRACKER 5K

The proceeds help fund Massapequa High School Track Scholarships. Rain or shine. All registrants receieve a T-shirt. Post race festival in Brady Park picnic area with ice-cold hand towels, food, drinks, and kids entertainment. For more information call 516-531-3323.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28

5:15PM-9:00PM

ROCK & ROLL HANDBELL CONCERT

St James Summer Nights is a family fun night, gathered on the lawn of the St James Elementary School , and spreading into the street on Lake Avenue. It features a live band, vendors, food trucks and good vibes. Craft vendors, henna body art, free face painting, and more! Email Stjamescivic@yahoo.com for more information.

THURSDAY, JUNE 29

7:00PM

PAINT, SIP & SMILE

Held at the Order Sons of Italy

In America in Deer Park. $40 per person which includes one glass of wine, soda water, cash bar, homemade desserts, coffee and tea, live music, all paint supplies and door prizes. For tickets and more information please call Pat 631-922-0225 or Karen 631-5393622.

FRIDAY, JUNE 30

10:00AM

TINY TOTS: FUN IN THE SUN

Held at Hempstead Lake State Park where attendees can explore the natural world around them. These programs connect children and their

parents with nature through short walks, animal visitors, and crafts. Children aged 3-5. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com and search for #NatureEdventure.

6:30PM-9:15PM

SOUNDS ON THE SOUND

The Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Port Jefferson Sunset Cruise "Sounds on the Sound" which will be featuring the 12-piece Motown Tribute Band - Dr. K's Motown Revue. General admission is $45 and VIP tickets are $65. Admission includes a food box, one alcoholic drink, and snacks. Visit PortJeffChamber.com for more details and tickets.

Looking Ahead:

SATURDAY, JULY 1

3:00PM

CONCERT OF PATRIOTIC MUSIC

Held at Grace United Methodist Church in Lindenhurst to celebrate God and Country. For more information call 631-226-8690.

SUNDAY, JULY 9

12:00PM

GERMAN-AMERICAN SOMMERFEST

Join the Plattduetsche Volksfest

Vereen to celebrate German culture and heritage with food, drink, dancing, vendors, games, raffles, music and more! Admission is $10 adults, children under 16 free. Visit parkrestaurant.com for more information.

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Teacher Selected For Fellowship

PEBBLES 3 month old Tortoise kitten, sister of Fruity.

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Absolutely adorable rabbit. Born at the shelter in January.

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GATIK 10 year old female. Very sweet and affectionate. Looking for a love connection.

PRETTY 3 year old female. Loves everyone she meets. Full of life, energetic and playful.

MISTY 8-10 year old female. Sweet and gentle. Seeking love and attention.

CALI

2-4 year old female. Outgoing and affectionate. Loves a good squeaky toy.

TEACHER SELECTED FOR FELLOWSHIP -Bay Shore High School English teacher Nina Thomas has been selected for a fellowship by the Thomasville History Center, which is sponsored by the National Endowment for the Humanities. Photo courtesy of the Bay Shore School District

Bay Shore-Brightwaters Public Library

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The Library hours are: Monday through Thursday 9:30 A.M. to 9:00 P.M Friday and Saturday 9:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

All programs are in-person unless otherwise noted. Any programs that involve a fee must be registered in-person at the Library. All other programs can be registered in-person, online or by phone.

ADULT PROGRAMS:

Adult Summer Reading Club “All Together Now” –June 26th through August 11th. Registration begins on June 26th online or at the reference desk . You will receive a password to submit raffle entries on our website for each title that you read. Join the Adult Reading Club where each adult-level book you read or listen to gives you an opportunity to win prizes from one of our four raffle drawings.

DISPLAYS FOR THE MONTH OF JULY: OUTSIDE SHOWCASE

“Your Tickets to Summer Fun” – come and see all

the places the library can take you from an array of Museums, Botanic Garden, Fire Island Lighthouse, Old Bethpage Restoration and many more places to visit and explore.

INSIDE SHOWCASE

Flora Allen will be displaying her photography.

GALLERY

Long Island watercolor landscapes from Bay Shore artist Ned Butterfield.

Wednesday Afternoon at the Movies at 2:00 P.M.: June 21st – All Quiet On the Western Front, June 28th – Avatar: The Way of Water

SUMMER FOOD DRIVE:

July 15th – August 15th

Please donate the items suggested below to help our neighbors in need. There will be a bin near the lobby to place donations in. Suggested items: low sodium canned vegetables, soups, fruit, canned meat, whole wheat pasta and cereal, nutritional beverages such as Boost and Ensure and personal care items. Thank you for your generosity.

ADULT PROGRAMS:

July 11th – Tuesday at 6:00 P.M. Fa La

La, Cheep, Cheep…. Songbirds of Long Island Long Island has a wide variety of birds. Songbirds are some of the most beautiful to see and to hear. Using photos and recordings, Dianne Taggart will tell us all about the songbirds of Long Island!

July 12th - Wednesday at 7:00 P.M – Fireside Book Discussion (BBA117)

The book to be discussed is Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk by Kathleen Rooney. Copies of the book in various formats are available a month before the next meeting at the Circulation Desk. If you are interested in joining the discussion, please email the Library at: staff@bsbwlibrary.org .

CHILDREN’S AND YOUNG ADULTS Program Kits and Activities – Check out our website, Facebook page and YouTube channel for announcements about all of our activities for children and teens. Monthly brochures with information about upcoming craft kits, and in-person programs are available both on our website and in print at the Children’s Desk.

A New Book Club For Those Affected By Breast Cancer

The Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Program is starting a lifeaffirming book club called the Warriors Book Club that is open to anyone affected by breast cancer. The group will zoom on Monday, July 10, from 7 pm to 8 pm.

The first book to be read is “The Getaway Girls” by Dee MacDonald, a funny romantic comedy about love, friends, family and self-discovery. Three very different women all agree

Helping You Help Others

By Noelle Lambert

The Charity of the Month for June is America’s VetDogs

www.VetDogs.org/Neighbor

America’s VetDogs is a non-profit organization, headquartered in Smithtown. They train and provide service and guide dogs for veterans, activeduty military and first responders with disabilities.

This year they placed their 1000th service dog and reduced the waiting time to receive one from 2-3 years to 9-12 months. Long Island resident Nathan Gardner is one of many veterans who have benefited greatly from America’s VetDogs and he’s eager to share his experience in hopes that it inspire others whose lives could be changed with the help of a special canine friend.

Some years ago, Nathan, who comes from a family with a strong military background, got in a car accident. He was left without reliable transportation, which left him frustrated. He was faced with a lot of down time and eventually decided to visit a recruiting o ce in his spare time. “I walked into the Air Force recruitment o ce, because I knew I liked what they could o er me.” He soon joined and became part of the Air Force Security Forces. “I actually ended up loving the job, loving the career. I was very happy with it.”

and was able to be placed with a service dog at no cost. He met and trained with his service dog, Kenzo, in February of 2022.

“It had gotten to the point where I would lock up, fall to the ground and not be able to move,” he explained. “So Kenzo has been trained to get me help. Training with him has been a life-changing experience. He has taught me how to handle myself and my disability appropriately and I really like how my mindset has shifted into a more positive place.”

Nathan has been able to flourish in ways he never could without a service dog. He recently graduated from St. Joseph’s University and will begin pursuing an MBA this fall. He has served as Vice President of the Long Island Campus Chapter of the Student Veterans of America and has new self confidence that he couldn’t imagine having years ago.

it’s about time they had a holiday to remember… and they do as they set forth in Europe in a used recreational vehicle.

The Warriors Book Club is the brainchild of Adelphi Hotline Volunteer Lynne Borah from Plainview. Borah, a 20-year breast cancer survivor, says “Reading is my favorite getaway,” which is why she decided to start the book club to help others escape from any difficulties they are having.

For information and to register for this free event, contact Nina Foley at 516877-4315 or email her at nfoley@adelphi.edu.

Adelphi New York Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program offers emotional support and information to people with and/or concerned about breast cancer. To reach the Hotline, which is staffed by volunteers who are breast cancer survivors, call 800877-8077.

He served for 5 years, primarily working in nuclear weapons security, where he was required to wear full battle gear. This included a plated vest, all his equipment, two weapons, a bag full of gear and ammunition. “The weight of everything I was carrying ended up taking a toll on me.” He later found out he had a herniated disc, which has worsened since he left the service. Eventually, he developed two herniated discs, sciatic nerve damage and an atrophied calf muscle, which led to ankle problems.

Nathan learned of America’s VetDogs through the Veterans Resource Center at Su olk County Community College. “A lot of the things I was reading in the brochure matched what I was looking for and what I needed,” he said. “I wish I knew about the program sooner.”

Nathan reached out to America’s VetDogs

“Accomplishing these things means a lot to me in terms of what my future can now look like,” said Gardner, who attended his recent college graduation ceremony with Kenzo, his service dog. “I’m the first person in my family to get an undergraduate degree and I’m pursuing my graduate degree. I’m very proud of that. Getting Kenzo has been one of the best things for me.”

If you would like to learn how to apply for a service dog or volunteer with the organization, please visit www.VetDogs. org/Neighbor or call 631.930.9090.

If your non-profit would like to be featured in this column,please email noellelambert@longislandmediagroup.com for consideration.

Nathan & Kenzo

The Girl Scouts of Suffolk County Honor Volunteers

The Girl Scouts of Suffolk County (GSSC) recently held their annual Adult Recognition Awards at the Inn & Spa at East Wind to celebrate the council volunteers’ tremendous dedication to the organization. During the celebrations, over 1200 awards were issued to volunteers for their devotion and commitment to the Girl Scouts of Suffolk County and their mission.

“Without the help of our amazing volunteers, a substantial amount of what we do would not be possible,” said GSSC President & CEO Tammy Severino. “It is no secret how important volunteers are in Girl Scouting, whether they are a troop leader or chaperone— they are giving our Girl Scouts the ability to have new experiences. Their continued support and dedication mean the world to us and each of our Girl Scouts.”

The Girl Scouts of Suffolk County have over 2,500

volunteers filling various roles as troop leaders, cookie managers, fall products managers, chaperones, drivers, and more. Each volunteer serves a crucial role in the Girl Scout troop, and their dedication and commitment inspire girls to be the leaders and changemakers of tomorrow. Troop leaders typically dedicate over 130 hours yearly to their troops, including meetings, camp activities, and events.

Girl Scouts of Suffolk County’s Adult Recognition Awards Dinner is held during Volunteer Appreciation Month as part of their yearly celebration. In honor of their 55th anniversary, the event included a special ceremony in honor of the legacy of Girl Scouts. They also unveiled a new award for long-time volunteer Dorothy L. Klug whose dedication to the Girl Scout Mission has inspired many. The award was presented to her by her daughters, Donna Lane and

Kristen Klug, who are also Girl Scout Alum.

The criteria for these awards are established by GSUSA or GSSC and focus on leadership, implementation

of goals, acceptance of responsibility, and consistent follow-through. In addition to specific award criteria, nominated candidates must meet the following eligibility

requirements to receive recognition;

currently registered Adult Girl Scout, an active member of Girl Scouts of Suffolk County, volunteer in good

standing as defined by the Council and nomination forms and letters of reference.

To learn more about the Girl Scouts of Suffolk County, visit: https://www.gssc.us/

THE GIRL SCOUTS OF SUFFOLK COUNTY HONOR VOLUNTEERS - The Girl Scouts of Suffolk County (GSSC) recently held their annual Adult Recognition Awards at the Inn & Spa at East Wind to celebrate the council volunteers’ tremendous dedication to the organization. (L-R) GSSC Board of Director Members; Brandy Scott, Lauren Agunzo, Tammy Severino GSSC President & CEO, Sarah McCandless, and Karen Sweeney at the Adult Recognition Awards Ceremony.

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