August 2, 2023 - August 15, 2023 Suffolk Zone 1

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Come Support Neighbors Facing Food Insecurity!

Food Collection Drive Friday, Sept. 1

At Stop & Shop, 3126 Jericho Turnpike, East Northport

On Friday, Sept. 1, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., PSEG Long Island’s Power to Feed Long Island summer food collection drive comes to East Northport.

Food collection bins and a drive-through option will be set up at the Stop & Shop supermarket at 3126 Jericho Turnpike, East Northport, where members of the public can donate nonperishable items and household essentials for neighbors facing food insecurity.

With your help and the generous donations of fellow Long Islanders, the initiative aims to collect the equivalent of 50,000 meals during July, August and September. Last year, thanks to your kindness, the equivalent of more than 42,000 meals was collected for the Power to Feed Long Island initiative.

Hundreds of thousands of Long Island families struggle with hunger and food insecurity throughout the year. During the summer months, there is a significant reduction in food donations to local food banks, pantries and programs. Compounding the issue, children are not in school where they can receive free and reducedcost breakfast and lunch. In addition, the pandemic and the increased inflation rate have further strained local food pantries and emergency feeding programs served by Island Harvest.

Please consider donating some of the healthy foods you feed your own family, pet food or personal care items, including:

Nonperishable food (no glass jars, please): Healthy varieties of canned foods, such as low-sodium beans, vegetables, soups, pasta sauces and tomato varieties, tuna and chicken, along with

rice, pasta, popcorn kernels, nut butters, olive and canola oil, spices and pet food.

Household essentials: Toilet paper, paper towels, hand sanitizer, laundry detergent and dish soap.

Personal care items: Toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, soap, shampoo, conditioner, feminine care products and shaving products, antibacterial wipes and washcloths.

Baby care items: Diapers, wipes, formula, creams, ointments and baby wash.

If you cannot participate on this day, please consider making a donation online at www.psegliny.com/feedli

– Island Harvest estimates every dollar is the equivalent of two meals.

The schedule of Power to Feed collection drives is as follows:

· Sept. 1 8 a.m.

– 3 p.m. Stop & Shop3126 Jericho Turnpike, East Northport

· Sept. 15 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Stop & Shop - 575 West Montauk Highway, West Babylon

Onsite, information will be available from PSEG Long Island on electric service payment plans and programs and ways to save money through energy efficiency options. For additional information on Power to Feed Long Island, visit www.psegliny.com/feedLI. For more information on PSEG Long Island’s assistance and payment programs for customers experiencing financial hardship, visit https://www. psegliny.com/myaccount/ customersupport/ financialassistance. For information about Island Harvest, and for help with food insecurity issues, call 631-873-4775.

August Happenings

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 3

7:00PM

SUMMER UNDER THE STARS POP CONCERT

The West Islip Symphony Orchestra presents Summer Under The Stars Pop Concert at West Islip Beach. Bring your own chairs. For more information call 631-661-8348 or visit westislipsymphony.org.

7:00PM

SUMMER BLAST SOCIAL NIGHT

Marconi Lodge #2232 Sons & Daughters of ITALY presents Summer Blast Social Night with ugly shorts contest. Full Buffet Dinner, includes beer, wine, soda, coffee and dessert. DJ Rick will provide music for dancing. $30 per person. Reservations required. Call John Spiezio at 631-206-1123.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 4

9:30PM

NIGHT OWL CINEMA: BLADE RUNNER

Huntington’s Cinema Arts Centre will be hosting a selection of special events that include screenings of beloved family movies, and cult classics. Visit cinemaartscentre.org for more information.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 5

7:00PM

SHOW ME THE MONEY

Amityville Fire Department Hose #4 and Kiwanis Club of Amityville presents Show Me The Money at the Amityville Fire Department. 10 games for a chance to win big money! $10 admission includes appetizers, coffee, cake and one set of cards. To reserve a spot email amityvillekiwanis@gmail.com.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 6

12:00PM

CINEMA FOR KIDS: HONEY, I SHRUNK THE KIDS

Huntington’s Cinema Arts Centre will be hosting a selection of special events that include screenings of beloved family movies, and cult classics. Visit cinemaartscentre.org for more information.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 8

7:00PM-8:00PM

INFORMATION SESSION: HOSPICE VOLUNTEERING

Northwell Hospice Care Network is hosting an informational session in Woodbury for those who want to learn more about volunteer opportunities at Hospice. Meet current HCN volunteers and learn about our services. Interested in attending, RSVP is needed to sallen10@northwell.edu.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9

7:00PM

COMIC GEMS: COMING TO AMERICA

Huntington’s Cinema Arts Centre will be hosting a selection of special events that include screenings of beloved family movies, and cult classics. Visit cinemaartscentre.org for more information.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 11

9:30PM

NIGHT OWL CINEMA: JENNIFER'S BODY

Huntington’s Cinema Arts Centre will be hosting a selection of special events that include screenings of beloved family movies, and cult classics. Visit cinemaartscentre.org for more information.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 13

9:00AM-2:30PM

BLOOD DRIVE

Be a Summer Lifesaver and donate at the Bellport Community Center. To make an appointment, please call 800.966.2566 or contact Melissa at mgatto@nybc.org. Walk-ins are welcome!

12:00PM

CINEMA FOR KIDS: THE MUPPET MOVIE

Huntington’s Cinema Arts Centre will be hosting a selection of special events that include screenings of beloved family movies, and cult classics. Visit cinemaartscentre.org for more information.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 17

6:00PM-11:00PM

FEAST OF SAINT PIUS X

Held from August 17th to August 20th. Sunday open from 4PM-10PM. Located at 270 Washington Avenue in Plainview. There will be nightly entertainment, rides and games, beer and wine bar, pastry bar and more! Pay one price for all rides, available every night. For more information contact St. Pius X at 516-938-3956.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 20

12:00PM

CINEMA FOR KIDS: THE IRON GIANT

Huntington’s Cinema Arts Centre will be hosting a selection of special events that include screenings of beloved family movies, and cult classics. Visit cinemaartscentre.org for more information.

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Elwood Reelects Tomeo As BOE President, Says Farewell To Superintendent

President James Tomeo and Vice President Heather Mammolito were reelected to their respective posts at the Elwood School District’s annual board of education reorganization meeting on July 6. Tomeo, Mammolito, Superintendent Dr. Kenneth Bossert and reelected board members Thomas Scarola and Dr. Sara Siddiqui were all sworn in.

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“As much as your faith is in me in this job, my faith is in the board members as well,” Tomeo said.

“It is certainly with mixed emotions that I am leaving this post,” said Dr. Bossert, who is leaving Elwood after a seven-year tenure to assume a new role as superintendent in Great Neck at the end of July. “I want to thank the board of education and the community for embracing me as a member of Elwood, a small community that conducts itself much like a family. I feel we accomplished a great deal. In seven years, much has changed in the dynamics of this organization, and I think the trajectory is a very positive one.”

Tomeo presented Dr. Bossert with a commemorative plaque and praised his steady, confident leadership,

especially during the pandemic.

“Your vision, your mark you leave behind as far as your commitment to excellence will be remembered for generations to come,” Tomeo said. “There’s a culture and a vision that

was created over the last seven years, and we thank you for all that.”

Dr. Bossert also introduced the community to Kelly Fallon, who was unanimously appointed as the district’s incoming interim superintendent of schools.

District

PRESENTED WITH A COMMEMORATIVE PLAQUE - The Elwood School District’s outgoing Superintendent Dr. Kenneth Bossert was presented with a commemorative plaque at the board of education reorganization meeting on July 6. Photo courtesy of Elwood School

SWEARING IN - Elwood School District Board of Education President James Tomeo was sworn in by District Clerk Mary Lou Marx during the July 6 reorganization meeting. Photo courtesy of Elwood School District

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151 Laurel Avenue, Northport 631-261-6930

185 Larkfield Road East Northport 631-261-2313

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Saturday, August 5, 8:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Look for the library table at the Northport Farmers’ Market (base of Main Street).

“I Dwell in Possibility:”

Poetry Workshop

Northport Public Library

Saturdays, August 5, September 9, October 7 & November 4, 9:30 a.m.

Are you interested in learning more about poetry? Join this workshop led by Dr. Elizabeth Macaluso where you will read, appreciate, and write poetry. Registration is underway. NENA605

Notice Of Meeting

In accordance with the provisions of the “Open Meetings Law” (Chapter 511, Article 7, Section 94 of the Consolidated Laws of New York 1976 - amending the Public Officers Law), notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the Board of Cooperative Educational Services of the Second Supervisory District of Suffolk County (Western Suffolk BOCES), will be held at Western Suffolk BOCES’ Administrative Offices, 507 Deer Park Road, Dix Hills, NY on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 The meeting is open to the public.

6:00 PM Meeting

Convenes – there is a proposed Executive Session, subject to Board approval.

7:00 PM Public portion resumes beginning with Item Number 1 on the Agenda.

Stories and Sing-Along Pianist Stan Wiest will perform his arrangements of favorites from the Great American Songbook, as well as reveal stories and anecdotes of his collaborations with celebrities throughout the years. Patrons will receive copies of lyrics for a number of tunes so that they may join in a singalong at the conclusion of the program. Registration is underway. NENA616

Portugal: Beyond Lisbon and Through the Ages Northport Public Library

Monday, August 7, 2:00 p.m.

Savvy Sightseer Jeanne Schnupp will take you on an armchair trip to Portugal. Explore World Heritage sites, sun-bleached beaches, agricultural plains, sweeping river views, and busy urban centers. Find out why Portugal ranks among the top tourist destinations in Europe. Registration is underway. NENA615

Joseph P. Dwyer Veterans Peer Support Project East Northport Public Library

Wednesday, August 9, 2:00–4:00 p.m.

The Joseph P. Dwyer Veterans Peer Support Project was created to assist veterans, service members, and their families to achieve and sustain personal health, wellness, and purpose in their post-service lives through the support of trained veteran volunteers. Stop by and speak with a peer mentor to learn about free programs and services for Long Island veterans of all eras.

The Great American Songbook: Stories and Sing-Along Northport Public Library

Friday, August 11, 7:00 p.m.

Perspective Drawing (Zoom)

Tuesday, August 15, 12:30 p.m. How do you create the illusion of depth in a drawing? This workshop will teach you the basics of one- and two-point perspective drawing that will help to improve your skills. An art educator from Pollock-Krasner House will be your guide. Supplies needed: ruler, two sheets of paper, pencil, sharpener, and eraser. Or, just observe. Registration is underway. NENA617 Co-sponsored by the public libraries in the Town of Huntington.

Author Talk: Christine Pendergast

Northport Public Library

Tuesday, August 15, 7:00 p.m

Author and motivational speaker Christine Pendergast will present her book Blink Spoken Here: Tales from a Journey to Within. This true story chronicles her life with husband Christopher Pendergast, longtime educator in the Northport-East Northport School District, who lived with ALS for 28 years. Learn about “ALS Ride for Life,” the Pendergast’s nonprofit charity, and hear other inspirational stories about meeting and overcoming life’s challenges. Registration is underway. NENA619

External Diploma Program

The National External Diploma Program offers adults 21 and over, the opportunity to receive credit for their life experiences, and earn a high school equivalency diploma without the challenge of taking lengthy timed examinations. NEDP, is a competency based program for students who are unable to attend classes or who prefer to work at home. Successful candidates for NEDP include former ESL students, students who have been out of school for prolonged periods of time, or students who fare better without the structure of tests. This program is an alternative to other programs.

Anyone interested should call Western Suffolk BOCES to meet with a counselor. Call 667-6000, Ext. 327 to register.

Local Summer Senior Advocate Schedule

Suffolk Legislator Tom Donnelly (D-Deer Park) is pleased to inform Babylon and Huntington residents about the local Suffolk County Office for the Aging Summer 2023 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.

“This is an excellent chance for senior citizens to get the assistance and information they need by connecting with the 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.”

Senior Advocates will be visiting the following locations in the Town of Babylon:

• Deer Park Library, 44 Lake Avenue, Deer Park: Friday, September 22, 9 – 11 am

• North Amityville Senior Nutrition, 48-C Cedar

Road, Amityville: Wednesdays, August 30 & September 20, 10 am – 1 pm

• Rainbow Center, 293 Buffalo Avenue, Lindenhurst: Wednesdays, August 2 & September 6, 8:30 – 11:00 am

• Tanner Park Senior Nutrition, 2 Tanner Park, Copiague: Wednesdays, August 9 & September 13, 8:30 am – 1 pm

• Spangle Drive Center, 4385 Spangle Drive, North Babylon: Tuesdays, August 22 & September 26, 12 –3:30 pm

• West Babylon Library, 211 Route 109, West Babylon: Thursday, September 28, 10 am – 12 pm

• Wyandanch Senior Nutrition, 28 Wyandanch Avenue, Wyandanch: Wednesdays, August 2 & September 6 8:30 am – 1 pm

In Huntington, they will be visiting the following:

• Huntington Senior Nutrition Center, 423 Park Avenue, Huntington: Wednesdays, August 16 & September 20, 8:30 am – 1 pm

• Paumanack Village 3 & 4, 150 Duncan Elder Drive,

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Greenlawn: Wednesday, August 23 & Friday, September 29, 10 am – 12 pm; residents only

• Paumanack Village 5 & 6, 100 Adriatic Drive, Melville: Tuesdays, August 15 & September 19, 10 am – 12 pm; residents only 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) 853-8200.

“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.”

King Kullen Helps Fund Summer Camp Programs For Disadvantaged LI Children

King Kullen Grocery Co., Inc., has donated $10,000 to benefit summer camp programs for disadvantaged children in Nassau and Suffolk Counties, a tradition begun by King Kullen more than three decades ago. The donation will be divided evenly between Family & Children’s Association (Nassau County) and Family Service League (Suffolk County).

“Camp provides a stimulating and fun environment where children can learn new activities and meet other children their age,” observed King Kullen President and Chief Operating Officer Joseph W. Brown. “King

Kullen’s gift will help fund scholarships for children whose families lack the resources for summer camp. Additionally, customers who want to make a difference can participate in our annual ‘Send A Kid to Camp’ campaign this summer by scanning $5, $2, or $1 coupons at the register at all King Kullen and Wild by Nature stores.”

Family and Children’s Association President and CEO Jeffrey Reynolds stated, “The gifts we receive from individuals and corporations like King Kullen make it possible for us to provide these wonderful experiences for Long Island’s young people. We thank King

Lightning Warriors, a notfor-profit youth triathlon team, will be hosting its 4th annual Mini Maniac Youth Triathlon on Sunday September 17, 2023 at 7:00 AM at Cedar Beach in Mount Sinai, New York. This year’s Mini Maniac event will be geared toward triathletes of all levels between the ages of 7 and 17. While all racers will be participating in a youth triathlon, races will be divided into three separate age groups with swimming, biking and running distances varying accordingly. Younger athletes are also encouraged to register to participate in the Splash & Dash event, which is a 50-meter swim and a quarter-mile run for athletes between the ages of 5 and 7.

“I am excited to see the smiles and accomplishments as each athlete crosses the finish line and for those

first timers being called a triathlete,” says Lightning Warriors Head Coach Noah Lam.

All Mini Maniac participants will be able to take part in training clinics with the Lightning Warriors team in the months leading up to the triathlon. Favor bags will also be distributed to each racer, as well as medals for all finishers, awards for the top male and female finishers and postrace refreshments.

Participating in youth triathlons help build positive physical activity habits in children. According to Lam, “Every child should be able to swim, bike and run as those are lifetime skills… We’ve also seen that physical activity can provide immense benefits for mental health, more selfesteem, a sharper focus on achieving goals and a better ability to connect with other kids.”

Athletes’ individual skills will also be enhanced by being a part of a team in a healthy competitive and supportive space. “You get to find new ways to overcome adversity in a safe environment,” Lam states. These skills will thus motivate them to exuberate confidence and conquer their goals, both inside and outside of racing.

The Mini Maniac event is the largest sanctioned kids triathlon on Long Island with 135 participants in 2022, and an expected attendance of 200 racers this year. To register for Mini Maniac, visit www.runsignup.com/ minimaniac. Registration ends on September 15, 2023 at 1:30 PM EDT

Mini Maniacs is also seeking volunteers for this event. Anyone who is interested may sign up at www.runsignup.com/Race/ Volunteer/NY/MountSinai/ MiniManicYouthTriathlon.

Kullen for all their support over the years.”

Family Service League Division Director Robyn Berger-Gaston added, “We are very grateful to again receive this generous donation from King Kullen. These camps are often the highlight of the year for the children we help.”

Headquartered in Hauppauge, NY, King Kullen is recognized by the Smithsonian Institution as American’s first supermarket. Founded in 1930 by Michael J. Cullen, King Kullen operates 27 supermarkets and four Wild by Nature stores in Nassau and Suffolk Counties.

Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience And Long Island Cares Join Forces To Combat Summertime Food Insecurity

Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience at Samanea New York (located at 1500 Old Country Road, Westbury, NY) is partnering with Long Island Cares (www.LICares.org) to help fight food insecurity during the summer through August 6

Long Islanders who purchase a ticket and donate one bag of groceries (containing more than one item) will receive one complimentary ticket per ticket holder to the immersive event as a thankyou for their contribution.

“Long Island has warmly welcomed Beyond Van Gogh into their community since we opened in March, and we are proud to team up with Long Island Cares to give back,” said Justin Paquin, President, Paquin Exhibitions & Theatrical, Division of Paquin Entertainment Group. “Beautiful art can change

how we see the world, and through our partnership with Long Island Cares, hopefully, we can help make sure fewer children go hungry this summer.”

Long Islanders can drop the food donations into the exhibit’s Long Island Cares collection bins during the event. This food drive aims to alleviate food insecurity, specifically for children who may not have access to school meals during the summer break. Tickets can be purchased online at www.vangoghlongisland. com.

“We’re very excited to partner with ‘Beyond Van Gogh’ to raise awareness of food insecurity on Long Island, which impacts 221,000 people, including 65,000 children,” said Paule Pachter, President & CEO of Long Island Cares, Inc.The Harry Chapin Regional Food Bank. “When a family donates a bag of food and

experiences the sights and sounds of this incredible Van Gogh experience, they will come away feeling very good that they were able to help their neighbors in need.”

To donate to Long Island Cares, ensure that all non-perishable items are unexpired and unopened. Acceptable donations include canned soups, tuna, vegetables, fruit, pasta packages, crackers, juice boxes, canned proteins, juice bottles, cereals, and granola bars. We welcome the generosity of our visitors and ask that they consider a donation of at least two or more items.

Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience, produced by Paquin Entertainment Group, is on Long Island for a limited engagement. This immersive experience features more than 300 of Vincent Van Gogh’s

iconic artworks and takes the art lover into a threedimensional world that exhilarates the senses.

To help get the food drive started, King Kullen, ShopRite of Bay Shore and ShopRite of Massapequa

are each donating 250 pounds of food to help fill the collection bins that will be on site for four weeks.

TO PLACE YOUR AD IN THE SERVICE DIRECTORY

BEYOND VAN GOGH - (L-R) LI Cares President & CEO Paule Pachter, Beyond Van Gogh General Manager Gerold Picard.

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2023 Sandcastle Contest

To Be Held At Hither Hills State Park

New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce the 2023 Sandcastle Contest at Hither Hills State Park. The contest will be held each Thursday through August 31, 2023 Sand sculptors may use sand, water, and any other natural materials native to the beach.

Prizes are provided by the Natural Heritage Trust, the program’s sponsor. Each week’s prizes will be awarded for the best sculptors and

castles in several categories.

Registration is held each Thursday 9:30AM at Hither Hills State Park Visitors Center. A $10.00 Vehicle Use Fee will be in effect.

Event Schedule:

Registration-9:30am

Build Time-9:30 am-10:30 am

Judging-10:30 am

Awards Ceremony-11:00 am -12pm

For further information, please call Hither Hills State Park at (631) 668-2554.

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