October 12, 2022 South Bay Shore

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 Curbside Pick up: Monday through Thursday

10:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. Friday and Saturday

9:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Friday and Saturday 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.

PARKING LOT WiFi

AVAILABILITY – To better serve our patrons, we have added new access points to improve WiFi availability outside our building. To utilize this expanded coverage, connect your device(s) to the new BSBW Outdoor WiFi network. The network should be reachable from anywhere in our parking lot.

Check out our website, Facebook page and YouTube channel for announcements and learn about all of our activities. Monthly brochures and calendars are available on our website or stop by the

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Children’s Desk for a print version.

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS:

Check out our website, Facebook page and YouTube channel for announcements and learn about all of our activities. Monthly brochures and calendars are available on our website or stop by the Children’s Desk for a print version.

DISPLAYS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER:

Outside Showcase – This month our display case will feature information provided by the Islip Breast Cancer Coalition for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The group provides support and direct services to patients living within the Township of Islip dealing with breast or other women’s cancer.

Inside Showcase – The Islip town Fire and EMS Museum and Education Center will be displaying an exhibit regarding the rich history of the volunteer Fire and EMS agencies serving the Town of Islip for over 125 years.

Gallery – Lynn Logan Roselli is a contemporary

artist who will be displaying her art work for the public to enjoy.

ADULT PROGRAMS:

through October 31st –Drive For Families In Need – Help us give back to the community by donating items for families in need all over Long Island. Nonperishable food items, baby formula, diapers and wipes are always in demand. These items will be made into Blessing Boxes that will be distributed by Branches Long Island.

October 12th – Wednesday from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. – Catholic Health Community Outreach Bus – This outreach program provides blood pressure, cholesterol, body mass index and glucose screenings along with patient education and referrals if needed. A flu vaccine will also be available. No appointments are necessary. Insurance is not required and there are no fees.

October 13th – Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. – Medicare Educational Workshop (BBA140)

Insurance Tips And Information

Article provided by Ken Marcus and Mitchell Barber

Review Your Auto Coverage

Have you reviewed your insurance coverage this year? Within the past five years? Unfortunately, most people’s eyes glaze over when offered the chance to review their coverage. “Everything is fine,” they instinctively say, stalwart in their effort to not-be-sold anything. The problem is our lives our dynamic and ever changing. We must alter our coverage to fit our ever-changing physiques.

In the consumer focused, internet age, we can choose the coverage we want. Seldom, however, do our needs remain the same from year to year. A la carte coverage is as fickle as our craving for dessert.

Do you want or need Rental Reimbursement? Towing and Labor? Low mileage discount? Did you waive Rental Reimbursement because the family had an extra car? Have you since gotten rid of that car? Or has a kid matured

into a driver of that car?

Or might someone have retired and made the need for a car superfluous?

Were you a decades long member of AAA or another motor club? Did your leased car come with roadside coverage? Have you cancelled motor club or returned the leased car and NOT added Towing and Labor to your auto policy?

Did you take a job working from home or commuting by LIRR? Did you do the opposite? Is your mileage radically different than it was before?

Call your agent and talk about changes in your life. Review your coverage considering how you live.

– This workshop is dedicated to those turning 65 and getting ready for Medicare. Get the answers you need to avoid solicitations, misleading ads and confusing plan choices. Understand your entitlements, cost share and how to choose the most appropriate Medicare Health Plan for your individual needs.

October 15th – Saturday from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. – Free Shred Day –Bring your old confidential documents for onsite shredding while you watch via closed circuit video. The shredding truck will be located outside in the library parking lot. Limit of two bags of paper per vehicle. Only paper is shredded.

October 16th – Sunday at 2:00 P.M. – The Friends Performing Arts Series presents Four Hands Over Paumanok. The piano duo

of Laura Mara and Elinor Zayas will present a concert of music written especially for piano four-hands, with each pianist also performing a solo work. The works presented span many styles of music.

October 17th through December 5th – Mondays at 6:00 P.M. Twist and Flow Yoga (BBA126) The fee for this class is $30.00. This asana flow will emphasize how twisting the body can aide in detoxification and cleansing both body and mind. Twisting can aide digestion, release stuck energy and maintain spine

health and flexibility with many other benefits. Bay Shore library card holders only. Seating is limited.

FIRESIDE BOOK

DISCUSSION:

October 19th - Wednesday at 7:00 P.M – Fireside Book Discussion (BBA117) – The book to be discussed is Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult. Copies of the book in various formats are available at the Circulation Desk. If you are interested in joining the discussion, please email us at: staff@ bsbwlibrary.org . The meetings are hybrid (in person or via Zoom).

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2022 Fall Freshwater Fishing & Children’s Festival At Hempstead Lake State Park

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) I FISH NY Program and Freshwater Fisheries Unit are pleased to announce the Fall Freshwater Fishing & Children’s Festival will be held at Hempstead Lake State Park, on Saturday, October 15, from 10:00AM – 4:00PM

The fishing license requirement for all anglers over the age of 16 is suspended for this festival and admission and parking are free. Festival activities include fishing instruction, casting practice, loaner rods, free bait, and fish cleaning services to all participants. A “Casting for Pumpkins” event for children will be provided by the Seaford

Knights of Columbus. Activities are provided by I FISH NY and the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation. Corporate sponsors include Renewal by Andersen of Long Island, New York Life and Veolia.

Prior to the festival, South and McDonald Ponds will be stocked with hundreds of brook and rainbow trout. The high concentration of stocked trout should provide a great opportunity to introduce your family to the wonderful sport of freshwater fishing. In addition to fishing opportunities, there will be a wildlife show, magic performance, and much more.

For additional information, please call (631) 321-3510 weekdays from 9:00AM – 5:00PM. For more information,

or weather concerns, please call DEC’s I FISH NY at (631) 444-0283 or Hempstead Lake State Park (516) 766-1029 for event status. There is no rain date for this 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 are visited by 78 million people annually.

A recent study found that New York State Parks generates $5 billion in park and visitor spending, which supports nearly 54,000 jobs and over $2.8 billion in additional state GDP. For more information on any of these recreation areas, call 518-474-0456 or visit www. parks.ny.gov, connect with us on Facebook, or follow on Instagram and Twitter.

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Douglas Elliman Long Island Makes A Large Impact

The Long Island division of Douglas Elliman Realty, one of the largest residential brokerage companies in the nation, has partnered with The American Cancer Society to help in the fight against breast cancer.

As part of the organization’s annual, year-long initiative Real Men Wear Pink, agents from Elliman branch offices across Long Island have volunteered as Campaign Ambassadors to raise awareness and money in the fight to end breast cancer. Since its inception in 2013, Real Men Wear Pink has raised more than $40 million.

The brokerage’s involvement began in 2021, when Carlos Salinas, an agent in the Smithtown office, became the first Douglas Elliman Real Men Wear Pink Campaign Ambassador. Salinas found great joy in helping to make a difference and shared his experience with Ann Conroy, CEO of Douglas Elliman’s Long Island division. Inspired by Salinas, Conroy encouraged each Long Island branch office to establish a Campaign Ambassador for 2022. With more and more agents signing on, the Elliman team has raised more than $131,000 toward its $200,000 goal—and with plenty of fundraising

events yet to happen before year’s end.

“When I came to Douglas Elliman last year, my goal was to be one of the very best agents in the company while also giving back philanthropically,” said Salinas. “What better cause is there than to raise money for the fight against breast cancer. The support of both Ann Conroy and Katy Cardinale, Branch Manager of Douglas Elliman’s Smithtown office, has been monumental in my efforts of raising awareness through Real Men Wear Pink and The American Cancer Society.”

Salinas, who has raised almost $10,000 to date, is set to participate in a large fundraising and networking event on Tuesday, October 18th at Prato 850 in Commack, with all revenue benefiting the Real Men Wear Pink Campaign.

Michael Furino, another philanthropic agent with Douglas Elliman’s Franklin Square office, has dedicated himself to serving as a Campaign Ambassador.

“I started my own charity about 10 years ago, through which I have raised over $1,000,000,” said Furino.

“When I was presented with the opportunity to become involved with Real Men Wear Pink, I was immediately excited,

since I was confident in my ability to organize great events and raise significant funds. It’s been a great experience for me to be a Campaign Ambassador for many reasons, including getting to know other agents in my office on a deeper level—some of them have even had personal experiences battling breast cancer.”

Furino, who has raised almost $20,000 to date, will host a Vegas Night fundraiser on Thursday, October 20, at Chateau Briand in Carle Place.

Douglas Elliman Realty has long been deeply committed to giving back to the local communities it serves and supporting important causes nationwide through its philanthropic initiative, Elliman Cares.

To learn more about the Real Men Wear Pink initiative and contribute to the Long Island agents’ campaign, please scan the QR code below.

Island Dahlia Society Monthly Meeting

The Long Island Dahlia Society will host

meeting on Thursday, October 20th,

Islip Public Library, 381 E. Main Street, East Islip. Dahlia 101 will be “digging and storing tubers”. All are welcome.

Refreshments will be provided.

For further information LongIslandDahlia.org or call (631)972-8829.

Vendors Wanted

Trinity Lutheran Church will be hosing a Christmas Fair/Craft Fair and they are looking for Vendors. The event will take place

on Saturday, November 19, 2022, from 9 am to 3 pm.

Trinity Lutheran Church is located at 111 Nassau

Avenue in Islip. For more information, please call (631) 666-5884 or (631) 277-1555.

Helping You Help Others

By Noelle Lambert

The Charity of the Month for October is Helen Keller Services

Helen Keller Services (HKS), a nonprofit organization with locations across Long Island and the nation, works with thousands of individuals who are blind, have low vision, are DeafBlind or have combined hearing and vision loss to live, work and thrive in their community of choice.

The Helen Keller National Center (HKNC), which is located in Port Washington, is the only comprehensive national program that provides information, referral, support and training exclusively to youths and adults who have combined vision and hearing loss. The Center also supports the families and professionals who work with the DeafBlind community.

Every summer, HKS hosts Camp Helen Keller, a program for children who are blind, have low vision are DeafBlind or have combined hearing and vision loss. The camp seeks to improve participants’ self-esteem, selfconfidence and socialization skills. It’s held at the LIU Post campus in Brookville and admits campers from Nassau, Suffolk and Queens, who attend free of charge and receive door-to-door transportation, also free of charge.

“Everyone here is the same,” says Ellie Gallagher, a 10-year-old camper from Freeport, NY. “Here we all have some kind of visual disability, so no one feels different. And it’s a lot of fun.” Campers participate in traditional activities, such as swimming, arts and crafts, music and dance classes, as well as field trips and technology

classes that have been adapted for individuals with low vision.

Every year, the camp organizes a show on the last day of the one-month program to celebrate the campers’ achievements, show parents and friends what campers have been doing and to say goodbye to old and new friends. This year, show-stopping performances included dance routines to favorite songs including “Rainbow Connection” “The Theme From Cheers” and singing performances by select campers.

“It’s such a confidence boost for her,” says Ellie’s mom, Jennifer. “She looks forward to seeing the same friends every year. The activities she experiences lets her know she’s just like every other kid and can do just about anything.”

Additionally, October is month that celebrates the blind community in a variety of ways, including World Sight Day on October 14, White Cane Day on October 15 and the entire month designated as National Disability Employment Awareness Month, which celebrates the contributions of America’s workers with disabilities past and present and showcases supportive, inclusive employment policies and practices. It’s important to accept people of all abilities, from all walks of life, and this nonprofit does just that.

PSEG Long Island’s Power To Feed Long Island Initiative Collects More Than 42,500 Meals To Help Local Families Struggling With Food Insecurity

PSEG Long Island recently announced that its 2022 Power to Feed Long Island initiative raised the equivalent of 42,616 meals – nearly 43% more than its 30,000meal goal – thanks to the generosity of Long Islanders. Joined by representatives from Island Harvest Food Bank and Stop & Shop, and by community volunteers who contributed to the initiative, the company made the announcement at Island Harvest’s headquarters in Melville.

“PSEG Long Island’s Power to Feed Long Island initiative has brought out the best in our community and we are overwhelmed by the kindness and generosity of Long

Islanders,” said David Lyons, interim president and COO of PSEG Long Island.

“With their help, we were able to collect 12,616 more meals than the lofty goal of 30,000 we set in June. This is a powerful affirmation of what Long Island is all about. Helping each other is just what we do. I am so proud of our employees who supported these events with their time, money and efforts.”

Breaking down the results, 14,897 pounds of food was collected at the six sites, along with $13,367 collected online and in cash donations and gift cards. The breakdown in each area is as follows:

“PSEG Long Island’s extraordinary efforts in exceeding the expectations of its second annual Power to Feed Long Island initiative is extremely gratifying,” said Randi Shubin Dresner, president and CEO of Island Harvest Food Bank. “We are grateful for their ongoing commitment to helping improve the lives of our neighbors who face the daily challenge of not having enough to eat. We are also thankful to PSEG Long Island’s employee ambassadors, our partner Stop & Shop and the countless Long Islanders who donated to the PSEG Power to Feed Long Island food drive.”

Power to Feed Long Island was created by PSEG Long Island in 2021 to provide the public with venues where they live and work to donate food and personal care items to their neighbors. Food collection events were held at six Stop & Shop supermarkets in Massapequa, Riverhead, Smithtown, Carle Place, East Northport and West Babylon from July through September.

“Stop & Shop is proud to continue our ongoing support of the efforts of Island Harvest to address food insecurity across Long Island,” said Stefanie Shuman, community relations manager, Stop & Shop. “PSEG Long Island’s Power to Feed

Long Island enabled our caring customers to take part in food drives held at Stop & Shop stores across Nassau and Suffolk by helping their neighbors in need. This program underscores that when we work together we can make a difference in assisting those combatting hunger and food insecurity.”

Summer is a difficult time of year for food banks, pantries and programs because vacations cause a decrease in donations and collection drives are not top of mind. It is also a time when children out of school are not receiving daily free or reduced-cost breakfast and lunch, which puts a heavier burden on their families. Compounding the issue, the pandemic and the increased inflation rate have further strained local food programs and emergency feeding programs.

Several dozen PSEG Long Island employees participated in the food drives as Power to Feed Long Island ambassadors. They agree that safely getting back out into the community to help their neighbors was a rewarding experience.

There is still time to make a donation online. For additional information on Power to Feed Long Island or to make an online monetary donation, visit www. psegliny.com/feedLI.

Long Island Cars “Fall Harvest” Car Show & Swap Meet

On Sunday, October 23rd “Long Island Cars” will present the “Fall Harvest” Car Show & Swap Meet on the scenic grounds of Flowerfields Fairgrounds in Saint James. Bathed in autumn colors, Flowerfields Fairgrounds, once a turn of the century flower farm, will be filled with classic and collectible automobiles including show cars from the

50’s, 60’s and 70’s, one-of-akind custom cars, antiques, exotics, muscle cars and imports. Show cars will compete in classed judging; trophies will be granted in more than fifty categories. Acres of vendors will be well stocked for this large end of the season show, where you can buy, trade, sell or swap auto parts, equipment, accessories, collectibles

and literature, plus a wide variety of cars will be for sale in the “Car Corral.” There is a pumpkin patch with free pumpkins for the kids. You’ll experience live music, fun fair food and more. Pack up the family and plan a scenic autumn drive to Flowerfields Fairgrounds, Parkside Drive (off Rte 25A) in Saint James, 11780. L.I.E. 62 North, Nicolls Road (Rte 97) to the

end, make a left, heading west on Rte 25A for 2 miles. (GPS coordinates: Parkside Drive, Saint James 11780), 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Rain Date Oct 30th. Adults $10.00; 12 years & under are free; free parking. Show or sell your collectible car with admission. Judged cars and vendors register at the gate between 7am and 10 am. (631)567-5898 or LongIslandCars.com.

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Breast Cancer Hotline Volunteers Sought 4-Session Training In November

Breast cancer survivors can help others coping with breast cancer by becoming volunteers with the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program. The four-day training program will take place on consecutive Tuesdays in November (November 1, 8, 15 and 22) from 10 am to 1 pm on zoom. Attendance at all four sessions is necessary.

This in-depth training includes presentations by nurse navigators and social workers on basic breast cancer education, active listening skills, and tips on engaging the community.

Those who complete the training will have opportunities to provide support and guidance on the hotline; attend community outreach events to support underserved communities; deliver educational presentations and speaking engagements; assist with local and national press and media; and help with fundraising efforts.

To arrange an interview, contact Nina Foley, Hotline and Volunteer Coordinator, at 516-877-4315; nfoley@adelphi.edu.

To reach the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline, call 800-877-8077. You are not alone.