The Bay Shore Board of Education recognized and thanked faculty and staff members from throughout the District who retired during the 2023-2024 school year. Photo courtesy of the Bay Shore School District
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It’s not uncommon for individuals to think that the ultimate vacation adventure requires venturing far and wide. But there are plenty of exciting ways to get your thrills even if you don’t stray too far from home. Here is how to plan a summer adventure right in your own neighborhood.
· Visit an amusement or theme park. Spending a day or two at a theme park or amusement park can expose travelers to different rides, sights, attractions, food, and people. Six Flags Entertainment Corporation operates 27 parks across the United States, Mexico and Canada. Water parks, summer carnivals and local theme parks also can make for fun excursions.
· Scale great heights. Figure out what is the highest peak where you live and then hike to the top of that lookout. Many of
Adventure Awaits, Even Close To Home
the tallest peaks in North America are along the border between the state of Alaska and Canada, but there are plenty of lofty elevations elsewhere on the continent.
· Try a new food. Experience a new culture by visiting a restaurant that serves food from a country that you’ve never visited. You can score even more brownie points if you opt for an ingredient that is new to you as well.
· Go rafting or tubing. The power of moving water is very impressive. Rafting and tubing enables people to get swept away by rapids and see the landscape as it goes rushing by. Choose a pace that suits you and build up rapid size and speed as you gain more experience.
· Try a new water sport. Stand-up paddleboarding or kayaking can be entertaining ways to enjoy the water. These are not
only great adventurous activities, they’re also solid workouts for many parts of the body.
· Go fishing. Fishing may seem like a slowpaced sport, but your adrenaline soon will be pumping when a fish bites and you’re reeling in a monster catch. Some of the best times to fish are at dawn and dusk when fish are more likely to hit.
· Swim in the ocean. Head to the coast and dive through the waves. The summer months are the perfect times to take a dip as the ocean water becomes a more comfortable swimming temperature. Always swim in locations where lifeguards are present, and be sure to check red flag warnings for rip currents or rough surf. Keep an eye out for marine life as well.
· Catch a baseball game. Purchase tickets to a
game at a stadium near you and cheer on the team with thousands of other fans. In addition to watching Major League Baseball, there are many
minor league teams with impressive stadiums. Tickets for minor league games may be easier to come by and softer on the wallet.
Summer adventures do not have to require traveling far. There are plenty of exciting ideas close to home.
Bay Shore-Brightwaters Public Library
One South Country Road, Brightwaters, NY 11718 631-665-4350 www.bsbwlibrary.org ***
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.
Join the Suffolk County Public Libraries Summer Tour! – Pick up your free Suffolk Summer Tour booklet at the Circulation Desk, Children’s Services Desk, or Adult Reference Desk. Bring your booklet with you when you visit public libraries all around Suffolk County any time from through August 31st. Go to the library website to find out more information regarding the Summer Library tour.
DISPLAYS FOR THE MONTH OF JULY:
Inside Display Case – The Brightwaters Historical Society is displaying some archived materials to share a look into the history of Brightwaters.
Outside Display Case –“Your Tickets to Summer Fun” – come see what the Library has to offer this summer for all ages!
Gallery – The Brightwaters Art Council Members present their Group Art Show.
Mini Food Pantry – The Bay Shore-Brightwaters Library has a Mini Food Pantry for those in the community that might need some extra help. If you are interested in contributing, please bring items to the Circulation Desk. Non-perishable food, baby items or paper products are greatly appreciated.
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AT THE MOVIES: All films begin at 2:30 P.M. No registration is necessary. July 31st – Blackberry (2023)
August 7th – The Holdovers August 14th – Oppenheimer August 21st – Past Lives
August 28th - Priscilla
ADULT PROGRAMS: Through September 16th
– Mondays from 6:00 to 7:15 P.M. – Gentle Chair Yoga (BBA327) – The nonrefundable fee for this class is $30.00. Discover an ancient, gentle, moving yoga that promotes regeneration, energy, and peace and helps slow down our minds so we can access our natural state of being.
August 1st – Thursday 6:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. – Hometown Histories: A Local History Book Club (BBA337) –
Learn more about Bay ShoreBrightwaters and Greater Long Island with our new Local History Book Club!. Join Librarian Gabrielle in the Local History Room on the first Thursday of every month. We will read and discuss books written by local authors, as well as books about our local areas. Our first book selection will be The Bayman’s Daughter by Theresa Dodaro.
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS:
You must have a valid Bay Shore-Brightwaters Library Card in order to register for any programs.
Summer Garden Club Kits
– Use your library card to borrow a kit from the Bay Shore Garden Club. Go on a nature hunt and learn about what is going on outside all around you. Each bag contains a book and an activity.
TEEN PROGRAMS:
Check out the library website, stop by the teen room, or pick up a bulletin at the circulation desk to find out about our teen programs.
August 1st – Thursday at 9:30 A.M. – Registration for Teen Programs begins. Teen programs are for students in grades 6 – 12. A valid Bay Shore-Brightwaters Library card is required.
Community Service Hours
– Middle and High School
students can earn community service hours by bringing in travel size hygiene products. Four items will earn students one hour of community service. These products will be used in the library’s clean cabinet for our community members in need. Please bring your items to the teen or children’s desk.
TEEN COMMUNITY SERVICE CREDITS:
August 5th - Monday from 6:00 to 6:30 P.M. – Book Buddies (BBYA101) – Read to younger friends and earn community service credit.
August 8th - Thursday from 4:00 to 4:45 P.M. – Craft Buddies (BBYA105) - Help younger friends make a craft and earn community service credit.
August 9th - Friday from 11:00 to 11:45 A.M. – Lego Buddies (BBYA103) – Help younger friends build a Lego masterpiece and earn community service credit.
August 12th - Monday from 4:15 to 4:45 P.M. – Craft Buddies (BBYA105) - Help younger friends make a craft and earn community service credit.
August 17th – Saturday from 11:00 to 11:30 A.M. - Book Buddies (BBYA101) – Read to younger friends and earn community service credit.
August 24th – Saturday from 11:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.- Community Service Squad (BBYA100) – Earn Community service credit by helping to prepare for programs and aiding our librarians with tasks around the library.
August 26th – Monday from 6:00 to 7:00 P.M. –Kindness Rocks (BBYA108) – Earn community service by decorating rocks for our library patrons.
Jones Beach 95th Anniversary Celebration
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce the Jones Beach 95th Anniversary Celebration, a two-day celebration happening Saturday, August 3 and Sunday, August 4, 2024 from 11:00am to 8:00pm. This event will be held near the East Bathhouse and Central Mall.
The Jones Beach 95th Anniversary Celebration will feature family friendly entertainment and education throughout the two days. Family friendly magic shows will be performed by Adrenaline Entertainment on 8/3 and Magic of Amore on 8/4. Jester Jim will entertain guests with a roaming juggling act
to be seen throughout the boardwalk. Face painting will be available for children provided by Adrenaline Entertainment. Lawn games for all to enjoy will be set up and an inflatable slide and inflatable obstacle course will be available for children to enjoy. Jones Beach “Through the Decades” displays will be available for guests to read, view, and learn about the rich 95-year history of Jones Beach State Park. Corporate sponsorship booths include Cox Media Long Island [106.1 WBLI / 102.3 WBAB] and AARP.
All event activities and entertainment are free. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase. A $10 vehicle
use fee will be in effect on both dates of the event.
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation oversees more than 250 parks, historic sites, recreational trails, golf courses, boat launches and more, which saw a record 84 million visits in 2023. For more information on any of these recreation areas, visit parks.ny.gov, download the free NY State Parks Explorer app or call 518.474.0456. Join us in celebrating our Centennial throughout 2024, and connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter) and the OPRHP Blog.
Lights Of Hope Remembrance Ceremony To
Honor Loved Ones Lost To An Overdose
YES Community Counseling Center’s Annual Lights of Hope Remembrance Ceremony is being held on Monday, August 12, 2024, at 7:00 PM. The ceremony will be held at YES Community Counseling Center’s Levittown office located at
152 Center Lane.
Family members are invited to bring a small framed photo of their loved one for a candle lighting ceremony. This event provides a safe space for our community to remember loved ones for who they were. Let’s come
together to honor their lives.
Please see the attached flyer for registration link and QR code.
For more information, contact Kathleen Coletta, LCSW (516) 799-3203 x127 or email at kcoletta@ yesccc.org
AUGUST HAPPENINGS
SATURDAY & SUNDAY
AUGUST 3 & 4
11:00AM-8:00PM
JONES BEACH
95TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce the Jones Beach 95th Anniversary Celebration, a two-day celebration. This event will be held near the East Bathhouse and Central Mall. For more information, visit parks.ny.gov, download the free NY State Parks Explorer app or call 518-474-0456.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 6
7:00PM
REPUBLIC AIRPORT COMMISSION (RAC) MEETING
Due to a scheduling conflict, the Republic Airport Commission (RAC) meeting that was to be held on Tuesday August 13th, has been re-scheduled for Tuesday, August 6th at 7:00pm. The meeting will take place at: Republic Airport Main Terminal 7150 Republic Airport, Room 201, Farmingdale. For the latest RAC meeting information, please visit www.republicairport.net .
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7
7:30PM-9:30PM
OWL PROWL WEDNESDAY
Visit Sweetbriar to meet and learn about some of their resident owls. Embark on a walk into the darkness to enjoy the night and call some owls. Wear bug spray and bring a flashlight. *Must have tickets to attend this event. No walk
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Sweetbriar Nature Center - ECSS 62 Eckernkamp Drive in Smithtown. For more information, please call 631-979-6344
THURSDAY, AUGUST 8
5:00 PM
FARMINGDALE MUSIC ON MAIN 2024 Sponsored by the Farmingdale Village Merchants Association. Music & Fun Along Main St. , between Prospect St & So Front St. For more information, please call 516-249-0093
SATURDAY, AUGUST 10
8:00 PM
IAC CONCERT IN THE PARK Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of NYS Parks At Heckscher State Park in East Islip. For more information, call 631-888-3525, Isliparts.org
SATURDAY & SUNDAY AUGUST 10 & 11
Saturday 1OAM-9:30PM
Sunday 10AM-5PM
PAUMANAUKE POW WOW
The Paumanauke Native American Festival Inc., the Babylon Citizens Council on the Arts, and The Town of Babylon present Paumanauke Pow Wow at Tanner Park in Copiague. Audience participation, Traditional Drums, Native Food, Dance Competitions, Quality Traders. For more information, please call BACCA Arts Center 631-587-3696
SUNDAY, AUGUST 11
11:00AM- 4:00PM
SPIRIT OF SUMMER ART FESTIVAL
Proudly hosted by the Spirit of Huntington, Long Island's Largest Non-Profit Art Festival. A day of fine art, community networking, food & dessert, raffles, games, activities and music! Rain Date: August 18th • FREE Admission. Located at 2 Melville Rd. N. in Huntington Station. For more information, please call 631-470-9620
MONDAY, AUGUST 12
7:00PM
LIGHTS OF HOPE REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY
To honor loved ones lost to an overdose. YES Community Counseling Center’s Annual Lights of Hope Remembrance Ceremony is being held on Monday, August 12, 2024. The ceremony will be held at YES Community Counseling Center’s Levittown office located at 152 Center Lane. For more information, contact Kathleen Coletta, LCSW (516) 799-3203 x127 or email at kcoletta@ yesccc.org
MONDAY, AUGUST 12 -16
9:30AM- 12:30PM
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Community United Methodist Church is hosting a Vacation Bible School for ages 4-11. Children must be potty trained. $10 per child. CUMC is located at 100 Park Blvd. in Massapequa. For more information, or to register, please call 516-541-7008, or email: MASSAPCUMC@aol.com.
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Garage Door Sale!
Suffolk Legislator Tom Donnelly (D-Deer Park) is pleased to inform Islip residents about the local Suffolk County Office for the Aging Summer 2024 Senior Advocate Schedule. Senior advocates are County representatives who come out into the community and assist seniors with information gathering, completion of eligibility or recertification applications and referrals to appropriate community agencies.
“It is so important for
Islip Summer Senior Advocate Schedule
us to provide our senior citizens with the assistance and information they need in ways that are most convenient to them. These visits allow our seniors to connect with our County’s senior advocates right in their own communities,” said Legislator Donnelly. “I hope all those interested in the services that the Suffolk County Office for the Aging provides will take advantage of this opportunity.”
This summer, Senior Advocates will be visiting
the following locations in the Town of Islip:
• Bay Shore Library, 1 S. Country Road, Brightwaters: Friday, September 20, 10 am –12 pm
• Bishop McGann Housing, 200 Bishop McGann Drive, Central Islip: Mondays, August 26 & September 30, 10 am – 12 pm
• Brentwood Senior Nutrition, 16 Second Avenue, Brentwood: Mondays, August 19 & September 23, 11:30 am
– 1:30 pm
• Connetquot Library, 760 Ocean Avenue, Bohemia: Thursday, September 12, 10 am – 12 pm
• East Islip Library, 381 E. Main Street, East Islip: Monday, August 12, 10 am – 12 pm
• Islip Library, 71 Monell Avenue, Islip: Monday September 16, 10 am –12 pm
• St. Anne’s Gardens, 80100 2nd Avenue, Brentwood: Friday, August 2, 8:30 –11 am
Advocates assist with the
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP – formerly known as food stamps), Medicare Savings Program and Heating Emergency Assistance Program (HEAP) applications. They also can provide information on Medicare, answer questions and make recommendations and referrals. For more information about available services or directions to any of these locations, please call the Suffolk County Office for
the Aging at (631) 8538200.
“For more than three decades, the Suffolk County Office for the Aging has been providing full and trouble-free access to critical services,” Donnelly said. “I am glad to see their great professional community outreach program continue and hope that every senior resident will make full use of it.”
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During the months between graduating high school and beginning college, or between getting a university degree and entering the workforce, graduates may want to explore the personal growth that comes from volunteerism.
Volunteering provides various benefits. Some of these rewards include networking with an entirely different group of people. Volunteering also can help a person realize greater happiness by doing selfless acts for others, while they also can help one to realize a new passion. In the future, volunteering with an organization also may help with a student’s job search.
There are many arenas where young people can focus their volunteer efforts. Here are some ideas.
• Animal shelter: Animal shelters rely on volunteers to help with
Roll Up Your Sleeves To Save Lives Senator Martinez Urges Donations To Address Critical Shortage
New York State Senator Monica R. Martinez is urging Long Islanders to “roll up their sleeves” in order to save lives. This follows an urgent call from the New York Blood Center (NYBC) for donations of type O+ and O- blood. According to the NYBC, there is currently a dangerous shortage affecting local hospitals, reflecting a troubling national trend with reported shortages of Type O blood across the U.S. The current inventory of type O blood is at its lowest
since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Further complicating this shortage is a recent surge in blood usage. In the past several days, 7 massive transfusion protocols (MTPs) have occurred across the region. MTPs involve administering 10 or more units of blood to a patient within 24 hours but can often require 50 or more lifesaving blood products per patient, placing tremendous 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.
In addition, the region continues to struggle with the challenges that often accompany the summer months. Seasonal travel, school breaks, and a rise in
Of Type O Blood
traumatic accidents during the summer months often strain the blood supply and leads to shortages. NYBC is calling on all individuals with Type O blood to make an immediate donation.
“As Long Island faces a critical shortage of type O blood, I urge residents to help save lives by donating as soon as possible,” said Senator Martinez. “Having an adequate supply of blood products during medical emergencies can make the difference between life and
Save The Great South Bay Community Oyster Garden Volunteers Wanted!
We are growing thousands of baby oysters at our community oyster gardens graciously hosted in crates at the docks of Babylon & Bay Shore Yacht Clubs. Volunteers are wanted to help maintain the gardens by cleaning up the crates, then counting & measuring the baby oysters to track their growth.
Great hands on experience for all - scouts and families welcome. All minors must be accompanied by an adult.
We recommend clothing that you don’t mind getting a bit dirty and/or wet. See below to volunteer for one or more days.
Babylon - Sundays from 1-3 PM
death. Be a lifesaver—make a donation today.”
NYBC hosts daily blood drives and operates 19 area donor centers to reach donors and meet local hospital needs. 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.
Bay Shore - Tuesdays from 9-11 AM Community service available.
their operations. They can be a good fit for anyone with a passion for animals and animal rights activism.
• Public service sectors: AmeriCorp and Peace Corps have scores of opportunities for volunteers. AmeriCorp focuses on domestic issues, while the PeaceCorp is a branch of the U.S. government that engages volunteers in international service work. Community involvement, health care, agriculture, homelessness, and combatting hunger are top priorities for these organizations.
• English as a second language: Volunteers can spend time abroad teaching English to students. Others may want to volunteer domestically by helping non-English-speaking individuals improve their language skills.
• Community government: A person may choose to sit on the board of a school, a neighborhood housing association, or even explore volunteerism with a township municipal office. This will provide valuable hands-on experience and
may help one lend a voice to issues that affect his or her living situation.
• Religious groups: Churches, synagogues and mosques may have volunteer opportunities focused on community outreach or programs affiliated with local
nonprofits.
• Conservation groups: Volunteers can work on conservation projects across the country. From wildlife management to trail restoration to invasive species eradication, there are a wide variety
of conservationbased volunteering opportunities.
• Tutoring: Graduates can volunteer to tutor students in local schools or overseas. Volunteerism can fill gap years or add to résumés for recent graduates.
Start Preparing For School Now
After a summer of relaxation, the start of a new school year generates mixed emotions among students. Many children look forward to being back on campus with their friends but may not revel in the idea of waking up early or doing homework each night.
While summer break is a much needed-respite
from the rigors of school, it doesn’t mean school should be forgotten entirely. In fact, doing some preparatory steps before a new school year begins can make the year go much more smoothly. Here’s how students and parents can direct their focus during the final countdown.
Keep reading
classroom. Let kids read what they want, whether it’s comics, magazines, the newspaper, or even books they’ve read before.
Accumulate supplies
School may not be on the radar early in summer, but it’s wise to purchase supplies early.
learn and be entertained simultaneously.
Start enforcing bedtimes
Right before school starts there is a mad dash to grab notebooks, pens, clothing, and more, which can make for a stressful shopping experience for all involved. Shopping early helps families avoid that outcome.
Brush up on math skills
It can’t hurt for students to do a few math problems over the summer. Practice keeps skills fresh and any mathematical formulas prominent in their minds. All it takes is one or two problems per day to stay on top of math skills.
According to Scholastic, summer slide is a concept that was first acknowledged by researchers in 1996. Many comprehensive studies have come out since then and indicated that kids lose significant knowledge in reading and math over summer break, which can have a cumulative effect and lead to skill loss each year. Some research says up to 20 percent of school year gains in reading and 27 percent in math are lost during summer break. Children should be encouraged to read as much as possible during summer break, particularly since many schools require summer reading and subsequent essays or book reports upon returning to the
Visit educational attractions
Families can include museums, art exhibits, animal sanctuaries, libraries, science centers, and similar attractions in the list of places they visit over the summer. This way students can
School-aged children (six to 13 years) need nine to 12 hours of sleep every night, according to KidsHealth.org. During the summer, late nights can easily be rectified by sleeping in the next day. But when school resumes, the alarm clock will be ringing earlier than expected. Parents can gradually implement earlier bedtimes as summer winds down so that kids are getting the rest they will need.
Get in the know
Parents can begin to pay closer attention to emails and social media posts from schools as they’ll likely contain information about upcoming school calendars, bus routes (or transportation registration), changes in personnel, or any additional updates. This will help alleviate any surprises on the first day of school.
Families can take several steps to get ready for school as the first day draws near.
