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Back To School How Volunteering Benefits Students Volunteering is often seen through the lens of how volunteers help to improve their communities.

Though there’s no denying the valuable role volunteers play in strengthening their communities, it’s worth noting just how much volunteers can benefit from donating their time and effort to worthy causes.

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• Volunteering can get a foot in the door. The National Association of Colleges and Employers reports that employers expect to hire 7.2 percent more new college graduates from the class of 2021 than they did from the class of 2020. That’s encouraging news, but recent graduates will still face stiff competition as they look for their first job. Volunteering with an organization in their field can be a great way for current students and recent graduates to get their foot in the door.

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ultimately lead to a job offer, the experience students gain can help them stand out in a crowded pool of job applicants down the road.

Neelma Khan, MD Joins New York Health New York Health (NYHealth) is proud to announce that boardcertified family medicine physician Neelma Khan, MD, will join its dedicated team. She will be practicing at 1061 North Broadway, Second Floor, North Massapequa, NY 11758.

Dr. Khan will work with board-certified family practice physician Michael J. DiGiovanna D.O., CPI, and is thrilled to be a part of NY Health’s expanding practice.

“I am excited to be part of an organization that brings specialists together in one office, allowing patients to have one central location for all their healthcare needs,” she said.

Growing up in New York City, Dr. Khan witnessed the disparities of the immigrant populations without access to quality care. As a result, it inspired her to go into medicine and be part of that change.

NEELMA KHAN, MD “The most rewarding aspect of my job is I can treat anyone from obstetric patients and children from birth to geriatrics,” Dr. Khan said.

Dr. Khan completed her undergraduate degree in Biology from SUNY Buffalo State College.

She went on to pursue her medical degree at UNIBE (Universidad Iberoamericana) in the

Dominican Republic.

She then completed her Family Medicine Residency at Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, where she put her passion for health and wellness into practice.

She is fluent in English, Spanish, Punjabi, and Urdu.

To make an appointment with Dr. Khan, please call (631) 758-7003. For more information, visit www. nyhealth.com About New York Health At New York Health, we provide highly professional, sensitive, and personalized care. All of our patients become part of the NY Health family and we will continuously strive to achieve our main goal - to deliver the best medical care possible with your well being in mind.

of undergraduates in associate’s and bachelor’s degree programs who had declared majors changed their majors at least once within three years of their initial enrollment. The same report noted that roughly one in 10 changed majors more than once.

Those statistics suggest that many students are uncertain about what they want to study at the onset of their college careers.

Volunteering before and during college can help students explore their interests and see where their skills are applicable.

They can then rely on that experience as they choose • Volunteering can help a major. students find a career • Volunteering expands path. A 2017 report from students’ social horizons. the U.S. Department Volunteers serve and work of Education found alongside people from a that about 30 percent variety of socio-economic

backgrounds. That’s a great way to see the world through a new perspective, and it also can positively affect students’ eventual careers. Professionals who have worked with people of various backgrounds are in better position to effectively communicate with a wider array of people, which can help them build a more diverse set of business relationships.

Organizations recognize that value and often prioritize hiring candidates with the kind of strong interpersonal skills students develop through volunteering.

Volunteering can be a great way for students to develop an array of skills that can benefit their personal and professional lives for years to come.

Islip Appoints O’Callaghan As Assistant Superintendent For Student Support Services

Dr. Kate O’Callaghan was appointed as the Islip School District’s assistant superintendent for student support services on July 27. O’Callaghan had served for the past six years as Islip’s executive director for student support services.

She had previously worked as the East Islip School District as executive director of pupil personnel services and special education; as a middle school and high school Committee on Special Education chairperson in the Massapequa School District; as a regional transition specialist for Eastern Suffolk BOCES, where she provided professional development and technical assistance to numerous Long Island school districts; and as a special education teacher and early intervention

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O’Callaghan, a Commack resident, earned her bachelor’s degree in special education from Kean University, a master’s degree in special education and a certificate of advanced study in educational leadership from Dowling College, and a doctorate in interdisciplinary educational studies from

LIU Post.

“My goals for the office of student support services remain the same, to continue to enhance the district’s school partnership and family engagement and to ensure that all students feel safe and secure in an inclusive school environment,” O’Callaghan said.

“Kate is a tremendous asset to our school district,” Superintendent Dennis O’Hara said. “She is passionate and works assiduously on behalf of the students, faculty, staff and families of Islip.

I feel most fortunate to have Kate as a colleague and a team member. I am looking forward to September with great excitement and cannot wait to be working alongside all of you. This promotion for Kate is a foreshadowing of more great things to come.”

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A 2020 study published in the Journal of Happiness asked 70,000 participants about their volunteering habits and mental health.

The study found that, when compared to those who did not volunteer, people who had volunteered in the previous 12 months were more satisfied with their lives and gave their overall health higher ratings.

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Back to school shopping sales have long been indicators that the summer vacation season is coming to a close. Students and their parents may visit area stores or browse online looking for items to make the coming school year a success. Those lists have looked similar for decades, but shopping for school supplies in the pandemic era may prove to be a unique experience.

enrolled in virtual learning. Back to school shoppers may purchase less clothing and focus more on tech items, among others.

• Traditional supplies become less necessary: In 2020, Deloitte forecasted that a shift in preferences and intentions would result in parents buying fewer traditional supplies, such as notebooks and office supplies, as they chose to invest in digital resources to supplement children’s education. That shift likely will continue into this school year.

Though hundreds of millions of adults and adolescents have now been vaccinated against COVID-19, there figures to be some lingering effects of the pandemic during the upcoming school year.

That could affect which school supplies families buy in the weeks to come. Here’s a look at some of the latest trends.

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For information about Island Harvest and for help with food insecurity issues, call 631-873-4775.

• Support for local retailers: Community spirit grew in the early days of the pandemic and continues now.

Many people prefer to shop in locally owned stores.

Eighty percent of customers surveyed feel more or as connected to their communities, according to the business industry consultant company Accenture.

• Customers are trying new brands and products: Shoppers are trying new products out of curiosity as well as necessity. Back to school shopping may include novel brands and other items that may not have been readily purchased in years past.

Back to school shopping may continue to look a bit different than in previous years, spawning trends that may ultimately become the new normal.

Bubble Palooza & Color Fun Run Festival At The Long Island Sports Park, Calverton Bubble Palooza invites the public to participate in Bubble Palooza & Color Fun Run Festival on August 21, 2021 at The Long Island Sports Park in Calverton, New York.

Bubble Palooza is 50% run, 50% festival plus 100% family-fun! This reinvented 5K is mapped for 1K, allowing the participant to choose the length of their run up to 5K. Runners hop, run, walk, or stroll through bubbles while throwing color powder at friends and family, take pictures along the route with our professional photographers, play in a circle of bubbles in the bubble bash center of the event, enjoy festival vendors and entertainment; such as, face painting, balloon twisting, TouchA-Truck with Riverhead Fire Department, henna,

interactive entertainers, giant yard games for kids, teens, and adults, and more.

The event will kick-off with its first wave at 9:45 a.m. then 10 a.m., 10:15 a.m., and 10:30 a.m. to follow. Registration to participate in the run is required and now open. Individuals can register online. The fee to participate is $29 through August 19, 2021 and increases to $39 after and up through the day of the event. Children four and under can participate for free with a registered adult and have an option to purchase a swag bag.

Festival attendees and/or spectators are free.

Bubble Palooza & Color Fun Run Festival supports a local nonprofit, The Butterfly Effect Project (BEP) by hosting

a drive to collect nonperishable food items and/ or toy donations for their annual Thanksgiving and Christmas Basket Drive.

BEP is a communityoriented organization that empowers young girls by giving them the tools to achieve emotionally stable and self confident futures, in hopes of bringing forth a generation of women who are strong, independent and knowledgeable.

Bubble Palooza & Color Fun Run Festival is produced throughout the United States and has brought fun and fitness events to venue spaces since 2014. Bubble Palooza has hosted over 1.5 million participants across the Country.

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• A shift from physical stores: According to data from IBM’s U.S. Retail Index, the pandemic has accelerated a shift away from physical stores to digital shopping by about five years. It’s likely that school shoppers will turn to the internet for their supplies, which means local brick and mortar shops should increase their web presence and digital shopping capabilities to reach online shoppers. • Reassessment of what’s essential: The pandemic This includes omnichannel fulfillment, such as buy may have changed which items consumers consider online and pickup in store (BOPIS) options. essential. For example, clothing became less significant as a greater number of students were

The food supply at food banks historically drops off in summertime. Coupled with the pandemic and its after-effects, replenishing the diminishing food supply at this time is even more urgent.

Enter Power to Feed Long Island – a partnership between Island Harvest Food Bank and PSEG Long Island to rally the Long Island community to donate food to support neighbors facing food insecurity.

Continuing through the end of September, there will be largescale collection drives at several local supermarkets, with a goal of restocking warehouse shelves with the equivalent of 21,000 nutritious meals (for 2021).

At all locations, there will be a contactless drive-thru area, as well as collection bins, set up from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. as follows:

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Helping You Help Others

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The Charity of the Month for August is

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Almost everything you will see, ride on, or otherwise enjoy during your visit to Long Island Live Steamers was built, delivered, installed and maintained by their members. All of their members are volunteers and very few of them are professional machinists, most of them are hobbyists. The uniting interest for them lies in steam power, railroad and having fun! Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays are “scheduled” work days, where members come together and work on whatever needs to be done at that time. However, members can be found working on equipment and projects throughout their free time!

LI Live Steamers offers various types of memberships; Junior Membership, for those 16-18 years old, Full Membership, for those over 18 years of age, and Family Membership! Membership starts at only $50/year and there is a one time initiation fee of $100. Please note, only full members can qualify to operate club trains.

If you would like to attend the next public run day, it will take place on Sunday, August 29th.

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Want to volunteer? Long Island Live Steamers is in need of volunteer electricians, grounds-keepers, carpenters, signal maintainers and many other skilled individuals. Although, anyone willing to learn about the club’s operations and donate a little of their spare time to help out with various tasks is welcome!

For more information, visit them on Facebook and be sure to request to join their group: Long Island Live Steamers.

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community. The Health, Counseling and Disability Access Services at the University of MissouriSt. Louis urges students to take advantage of opportunities to engage in their new communities as early as possible. The HCDAS notes that firstyear experiences are designed to help students connect with their new life on campus and make new friends. All incoming freshmen are facing the same set of unique circumstances as the 202122 school year begins. That includes the adjustment from remote learning with limited social contact with peers to a return to more traditional academic and social settings. Navigating that transition alongside Some students may other incoming freshmen be a little anxious as can make it a little easier they prepare to return to handle. to campus this fall.

That transition could • Plan ahead. Parents be especially difficult and their college-bound for incoming college children can prepare for freshmen, who must the coming school year by overcome any pandemic- learning about on-campus related concerns about policies over the summer. returning to campus while Will masks be mandated? also making the transition Will classrooms remain to life on a college socially distanced? Are campus. The following are vaccinations required to some ways to make that attend class in person? The transition go smoothly. sooner families learn these policies, the sooner they in the can begin planning for life • Engage Much has been made of the challenges that have faced students and their families during the COVID-19 pandemic. The shift to remote learning and shortened school days was difficult for many families, forcing students to adapt to virtual school on the fly as their parents adjusted to working from home full-time while doing their best to keep kids engaged in their studies and occupied when school let out each day.

Given those challenges, it’s no wonder so many families are looking forward to what figures to be a more normal school year in 2021-22, but that return will pose its own unique challenges as well.

on campus. Parents also can look into on-campus resources designed to help students readjust to being back among their peers.

Knowing where to go for help should students need it can ensure any issues that arise are addressed promptly.

• Encourage students to share their concerns.

Opening up about any concerns they may have can help students as they emerge from the pandemic. Many parents were concerned about returning to the office in person, and they can share those concerns and the ultimate outcomes of their returns with students concerned about moving onto a college campus.

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Returning to full-time, in-person learning after the pandemic may be especially challenging for incoming college freshmen. Such students can work with their parents over the summer to conquer their fears and prepare for the coming school year.

Carino And Zhang Receive U.S. Naval Academy Appointments Two graduating seniors from East Islip High School’s Class of 2021, Peter Carino and Olivia Zhang, recently received appointments to the U.S. Naval Academy after an extremely rigorous and demanding application process. Both graduates were honored in a ceremony in the school’s outdoor pavilion presided over by USNA Blue & Gold Officer Mary Ann Coughlin, who is also a retired East Islip teacher.

“I have wanted to serve in the military since the eighth grade,” Carino said. “I planned to enlist after college. However, the Naval Academy seemed like the best option for

me to take on a leadership position and become an officer. I look forward to the challenges I am soon to embark on throughout my years as a midshipman.

I plan on majoring in history and pursuing a career in special operations upon graduation.”

“My desire to join the Navy was fueled by my passion to work in the aviation community,” Zhang said. “As a firstgeneration student and first-generation American with no family military history, wanting to join the Navy was unconventional, but I had an interest in aviation and aeronautics and I also had a desire to serve the nation. I visited

the Naval Academy when I was 12 years old and from then on, I made it my goal to attend USNA after high school. I joined the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps when I was 13. Throughout over four years in the program, I was given an exclusive insight into life in the Naval service, which furthered my desire to join the Navy. I was able to earn the rank of chief petty officer, the program’s highest rank, one which less than 1% of U.S. Naval Sea Cadets have been able to reach. I plan to major in aerospace engineering and minor in Chinese. I hope to commission into naval aviation after I graduate as a naval aviator.”

U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY APPOINTMENTS - East Islip High School Class of 2021 graduates Peter Carino and Olivia Zhang were congratulated for their appointments to the U.S. Naval Academy by retired East Islip teacher and USNA Blue & Gold Officer Mary Ann Coughlin. Photo courtesy of East Islip School District

O’Hara Signs With SUNY Cortland

East Islip High School senior Kaila O’Hara signed a national letter of intent to join the swimming and diving team at SUNY Cortland this fall. She plans to major in mathematics and adolescent education.

A freestyle sprinter, O’Hara serves as swim captain for the Connetquot-East Islip girls varsity swimming and diving team, where she

was named MVP in 2019 and 2020-21. She earned All-League recognition in 2018, 2019 and 2020-21, achieved Scholar-Athlete and High Minds in Motion distinction, and was named to the 2017 All-County team. O’Hara was the top scorer for her team at the 2020-21 season Section XI county championships, placing fifth in 100-yard freestyle and seventh in

200-yard freestyle. She also is a member of East Islip’s varsity track and field team, competing as a pole vaulter and sprinter.

In academics, O’Hara earned a spot in the top 10% of her senior class and is a member of East Islip’s National Honor Society and Foreign Language Honor Society.

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East Islip Inducts 39 Into National Junior Honor Society A total of 39 exceptional East Islip Middle School students were recently inducted into the National Junior Honor Society. The ceremony was officiated by members of the East Islip High School National Honor Society.

The inductees were Logan Alfalla, Jake Berlin, William Blaschuk, Amanda

Bolen, Daniel Carroll, Tyler Cato, Julianna D Addario, Emily Farrell, Ryan Flad, Erin Fredrickson, Kiersten Galli, Kayla Glick, Jack Gravano, Alyssa Hartman, Samuel Henderson, Georgia Hodge, Andrew Jacobsen, Christian Kozak, Clara Kupstas, Johanna LeRoux, Jordan Maloney, Annelyse Marra,

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Schools are diverse communities in which people from all walks of life gather to teach, learn and pursue an assortment of interests and passions.

Students are perhaps the best reflection of that diversity, as even small schools are home to young people who excel in sports, music, theatre, and of course, academics.

Many young people harbor a strong interest in the arts, which can provide some surprising benefits. For example, the National Endowment for the Arts reports that students with high arts participation and low socioeconomic status have a 4 percent dropout rate. That’s five times lower than their low socioeconomic status peers. In addition, a report from the Rice Kinder Institute for Urban Research found that arts education experiences reduce the proportion of students in school receiving disciplinary infractions by 3.6 percent.

Despite the myriad benefits of participation in arts education, which can include improved

performance in the classroom, Americans for the Arts notes that not all students have access to art-based educational experiences.

Parents of students who are interested in the arts can try various approaches to nurture those interests.

• Support school-based arts education programs.

Funding for arts programs is perpetually in jeopardy.

Each state and school district is different, but a 2013 report from the National Association of State Boards of Education found that federal funding for arts and humanities programs totaled roughly $250 million a year, while the National Science Foundation received around $5 billion annually. Arts and sciences are both important, and parents can support legislation that directs more federal funding for the arts while urging local legislators to direct more money to arts education.

• Make art a part of life at home. Americans for the Arts recommends that parents make the arts part of life at home.

Participating alongside children as they sing, dance, draw, play music or pursue other artsbased interests is a great way to incorporate the arts into home life while showing kids how fun the arts can be.

• Research local performing arts schools.

Children who exhibit an especially strong interest in the arts may benefit from enrolling in a school that specializes in performing arts.

Such schools may be open to kids as young as five and extend all the way through high school. Some performing arts schools require prospective students to audition or apply.

Arts high schools still offer instruction in core academic subjects, but parents should explore each school’s curriculum before deciding if a given school is right for their children.

Arts education can have a profound impact on the life of a young person.

There are many ways for parents to nurture and encourage their children’s interest in the arts.

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KEVIN SING, MD Dr. Sing earned his Bachelor’s degree in Biology and Economics from the University of Virginia. He earned his medical degree at Eastern Virginia Medical School and completed his Residency in Internal Medicine and Fellowship in Hematology and Oncology at Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems. He has also presented his research at multiple national

conferences.

“It is very exciting to welcome Dr. Sing to our Elmhurst location and to the NYCBS family,” said Jeff Vacirca, MD, CEO. Dr. Sing is well-respected by both colleagues and patients and will bring world-class cancer care to the local community.”

Dr. Sing is fluent in English, Cantonese Chinese, and conversational in Mandarin Chinese.

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St. Jude Walk/Run Registration Now Open For Supporters To Step Up, Sign Up Registration is now open for the St. Jude Walk/Run, a nationwide event for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® held annually during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September. As a 5K walk or run event, the 2021 St. Jude Walk/Run offers both inperson and virtual options for participants to rally in support of the St. Jude mission: Finding cures.

Saving children.® More information is available at stjude.org/walklongisland.

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Participants from coast to coast come together as one in support of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, which is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.

The inclusive nature of the hybrid St. Jude Walk/ Run makes it possible for everyone to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in their own way by participating in September 25th event wherever and however they can while following local health guidelines.

Thanks to events such as the St. Jude Walk/Run and the dedicated supporters participating this year, families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food – because all a family should worry about is helping their child live.

The St. Jude Walk/Run registration is now open!

The St. Jude Walk/Run event date is Saturday, September 25, 2021.

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When It’s Time To Call In A Tutor Busy schedules, hybrid learning and demanding coursework have affected students’ academic performance over the last year-plus. The months since a pandemic was declared in March of 2020 have been unlike any other, and confronting the academic challenges of the pandemic may have adversely affected some students’ grades.

A recent report from the Fairfax County Public Schools Office of Research and Strategic Improvement in Virginia found the number of middle and high school students with two or more failing marks increased by 83 percent in the first quarter of the 2020-2021 school year compared to the year prior, but students’ grades may slide or they may find certain school work overly challenging even in normal years. Since many parents have not seen a periodic table or had to solve high school math problems in decades, tutors may be just what students need to regain their academic footing.

Failing grades are not necessarily the most notable indicator that students can benefit from the services of a tutor. The Princeton Review says 25 percent of high school students say homework is their biggest source of stress, and homework progress can help parents determine if it’s time to call in a tutor. Students who find their homework is taking too long, particularly double or triple the amount of time it once required, may need some extra help.

Here are some additional indicators that a tutor may be needed.

• Declining test scores: Some students are simply poor test takers, but a gradual or sudden decline in test scores may indicate students are having trouble mastering material.

Teachers can pinpoint if certain concepts are overly challenging to students and notify parents if there are any problem areas.

due to a diagnosed or undiagnosed learning disorder. A child who is struggling with reading, phonics, spelling, and writing may have dyslexia, according to the tutoring experts at Dyslexia Practitioner NJ. Tutors who specialize in learning disorders can assess and address learning conflicts and tailor instructions in ways that can help • Poor time management students overcome those or focus: Students who challenges. are struggling may have their attention drift or • Students “shut down” they put off doing tasks or say they “hate” because they don’t grasp school: Disinterest in the assignments. school or expressions of hating going to school • Lack of homework help at home: Parents may may be indicative of have prior commitments academic struggles in during the times of day the classroom, says the when their children are Princeton Review. Some doing homework. Even students get so frustrated when parents are home, they simply give up. they may discover that the Tutors can solve learning concepts covered in school puzzles and help get are not being taught in students back on track the ways parents learned and reignite their interest them and they may have in school. difficulty assisting their Tutors can be valuable children. Tutors can step in and help students when resources for students who need some one-onparents cannot. one attention to master disorder: general learning concepts • Learning Certain students learn or reinforce skills for key differently from others tests or projects.

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New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the Nation’s leading oncology practices, is pleased to announce the addition of board-certified oncologist-hematologist Kevin Sing, MD. He will be practicing at 87-14 57th Road, Suite A, Elmhurst, NY 11373.

Dr. Sing was born in the United States but grew up in Hong Kong. He is excited to bring highquality patient care to the multicultural Queens community.

“I truly enjoy meeting and treating a very uniquely multicultural patient population here and guiding them and their families through the whole process; from diagnosis to a cure or providing palliative relief,” he said.

Dr. Sing was inspired to practice hematology and oncology care because the field is rapidly evolving every year. He feels privileged to bring these life-changing updates to patients.

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Breakthrough Intensive PT Hosting Super-Marathon Fundraiser Founder and CEO of Breakthrough Intensive Physical Therapy, Dr. Christine Astarita, will be hosting and running a super-marathon from Montauk, NY to the Breakthrough office in Islandia, NY on September 4th, 2021 (85 miles total).

This event is special for a vast amount of reasons. Not only will the money raised be donated

to Angela’s House (Long Island based non-profit organization that assists families caring for children with special health care needs, the chronically ill, medically fragile, or those suffering from a life threatening illness), Christine is also offering two prizes to the top 2 families who start a team and raise the most money to support the fundraiser. The first

place winner will be receiving a $1,000 credit towards their sessions at Breakthrough. The Second place winner will receive a $500 credit.

Here’s the twist! Dr. Astarita will be selecting a group of clients to push in an adaptive stroller for certain legs of the run.

This idea was inspired by the legendary Dick Hoyt, who competed in races with his son Rick over

32 times! She also invites anyone who wants to support this cause to run alongside her, ride in an adaptive tricycle, or just cheer her on from the sideline!

Christine wants to bring the special needs community together to celebrate their resilience and prove their abilities, strength, growth, and ability to adapt. This past year has been challenging

for most people, especially this community. These families had to fight extra hard to get the equipment and care needed during the pandemic. Children’s norms got flipped upside down, forcing them to adapt and adjust.

But they overcame the stormy season that was brought onto them, just like they always do. More often than not, it is a fight everyday for these

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Opportunity Youth Career Exploration and Access Project Adelante will be re-launching its Opportunity Youth Career Exploration and Access Project (OYCEA) program aimed at high school students from Brentwood, Central Islip and Bay Shore.

The program offers workshops about different types of professions in order to equip local students with job tools. For more information on how to sign up for a workshop, call 631-234-1049, ext 213 Maidaya Maldonado.

Sleep Apnea (NAPSA)-Sleep apnea increases snoring and may make you more likely to have a car accident, says the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies. Fortunately, a dental device resembling an athlete’s mouth guard is 70 percent successful at treating sleep apnea.

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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. Curbside Pick up: Monday through Thursday 10:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. Friday and Saturday 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Call ahead at 631-665-4350 or email us at staff@bsbwlibrary.org to reserve items.

We are pleased to announce that tickets for the Long Island Aquarium are now available. Each

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ticket is $20.00 and may be purchased at the Circulation Desk.

PARKING LOT WiFi AVAILABILITY To better serve our patrons during this time, 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.

a week.

DISPLAYS FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST: Outside Showcase – Bay Shore Beautification Society spotlights gardens from around town.

Inside Showcase – CERT or Community Emergency Response Teams are trained volunteers that can assist others in their community following a disaster when professional responders are not immediately available for help. This display is here to enlighten and also to encourage involvement.

Gallery – Michael Warner will be displaying his photography featuring his love of natural beauty that reflect a bit of the beauty and joy that can be found all around us.

delicious meal by using your oven. He will also show you a fabulous 30 minute marinara recipe.

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.

Mondays at 7:00 P.M – Gentle Yoga Class via Zoom – This class includes DEFENSIVE DRIVING basic breathing exercises CLASSES ON LINE as well as a variety of Defensive driving classes standing, sitting, and are not currently taking supine postures. It is a place in person. You can great way to recharge and take the classes online relax while increasing at either: http://www. strength and flexibility. empiresafetycouncil.

All levels welcome. You com or http://www. will need a mat and aarpdriversafety.org UPCOMING PROGRAMS: beach towel and/or throw August – all month blanket set up for your ACCESS THE LIBRARY via YouTube on the class upon entering Zoom.

FROM HOME: library website at To register: e-mail: rs@ Visit www.bsbwlibrary.org www.bsbwlibrary.org bsbwlibrary.org You will and click on “Research” – Homemade Baked then be provided with the then “Digital Resources” Eggplant Parmesan with meeting ID and password for a list of the databases Chef Dell’Amore. Sign on to enter into the Zoom and electronic services that when you want throughout platform. can be accessed from home the month. The Chef will 24 hours a day/7 days show you how to make this August 20th – Friday at

7:00 P.M. – Virtual Paint Night – via ZOOM. It’s paint night with Key to My Art and Bay ShoreBrightwaters Library.

Acrylic paint is what we will be working with, but any craft, acrylic even kid’s paint you have is fine. You will also need some paint brushes, a cup of water and a rag. You can paint on canvas, cardboard, fabric or paper. Any questions email: info@keytomyart. com August 28th – Saturday from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. – Free Shredding Day at the Library. 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 – Two bags of paper per vehicle. Only paper is shredded.

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS: Check out our website, Facebook page and YouTube channel for announcements and learn about all of our activities.

Monthly brochures and

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Long Island Dahlia Society Monthly Meeting

The Long Island Dahlia Society will hold its annual Dahlia Show and Exhibition on Saturday September 4th at 1 PM to 4 PM and Sunday September 5th at 10 PM to 4 PM at the Bayard Cutting Arboritum, Lower Carriage House, 440 Montauk Highway, Great River, 11739. Flowers will be on sale during the show.

Exhibition flowers will be available after the show on Sunday, 4 PM. Show is free with $8.00 parking fee.

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Back To School Tips For Dorm Room And Campus Safety

Life on a college campus can be exciting, especially for freshmen enjoying their first taste of life away from home. As exciting as campus life can be, it also can be a bit nervewracking for students who have never before had to fend for themselves.

Administrators and security personnel work to make school environments as safe as possible, but incidents can happen on any campus. A recent report from Campus Safety and Security, there were 38,100 reported criminal offenses, including burglary and identity theft, on college campuses in the United States in 2017.

stairwells are common places for assailants to target victims. If you ever feel uncomfortable, trust your instincts and err on the side of caution.

• Hide or lock up valuables. You never know what may catch the eye of a thief. Devices and cash are near the top of lists of most commonly stolen possessions, but a desperate student may steal notes or even expensive textbooks if he or she is struggling.

Always close doors and lock dorm rooms when leaving.

Keep valuables out of sight at school. Consider buying a dorm room safe and lock your locker at all times.

• Prepare for emergencies.

Research the school’s policies on emergency preparedness.

Some have text alert systems for emergency situations like adverse weather conditions, while others have clear guidelines on what students should do

• Install window alarms.

Many retailers sell batteryoperated window alarms that can be adhered to windows. The alarms will activate if the window is opened or the glass breaks.

These alarms can provide extra security even if your dorm room isn’t on the ground floor.

if they feel threatened in any way. Participate in fire drills and learn the nearest exits and protocols for emergency evacuations.

move around, but it can’t hurt to schedule certain classes, particularly if they take place after dark, with a friend so you can walk to and from classes • Utilize the buddy system. together. Security experts Most campuses are safe to say that elevators and

• Be alert when ridesharing. The safety resource Safety.com says rideshare crimes are on the rise. Always identify your driver and vehicle before getting in and ask the driver to identify your name, as he or she will have it and your destination. Wait for the

ride in a safe place, and try to avoid riding alone.

• Maintain personal health. Be sure to visit the doctor and stay current on necessary vaccinations, such as the one for meningococcal disease. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the risk for meningococcal disease in college students is slightly higher than the risk in other teens and young adults who are not attending college. Other communicative diseases can spread more easily on campus as well.

Campus and dorm safety is multifaceted. Informed students can reduce their risk of being involved in accidents or being targeted by criminals.

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