May 10, 2023 - May 23, 2023 Suffolk Zone 4

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Wellbridge Welcomes Oakley The Therapy Dog As Newest Team Member

Wellbridge, a Calvertonbased addiction treatment center, doubled the amount of patients it saw over the last year. Their personalized approach to care addresses the needs of patients entering treatment for the first time, as well as those who have been through rehabilitation previously and are seeking a more sustainable path to longterm recovery. Substance Use Disorder is a chronic, treatable illness and the Wellbridge approach examines the causes of a patient’s substance use and treats the whole person.

Struggling with substance use can be a lonely experience for patients, who are typically away from their friends and families.

That is why, in addition to a variety of evidence-

based treatments, established research, patient experience, quality metrics, and outcomes, Wellbridge employs the services of one four-legged, furry volunteer.

Oakley, a two year old English Labrador Retriever, is a certified therapy dog that has been the newest addition to the team. After completing an extensive training program that included time at assisted living facilities, hospitals and nursing homes, Oakley began her rounds at Wellbridge.

Each Saturday, Oakley and her owner, Wellbridge’s Krystal Keillor, spend hours working with groups of patients. Over the course of several 45 minute sessions, Oakley works her way around a circle of

A Day For Milton To Raise Awareness About Service Dogs

Come join us to raise awareness about service dogs. Milton was a brave guide dog soldier who died in the line of duty. The event will take place at the Bellport Brewing

Company located at 14 Station Road in Bellport, on Friday, May 19th, from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

For more information, please call 631.487.2038.

Connetquot Central School District To Induct Nine To Athletic Hall Of Fame

Connetquot Central School District Athletic Director Peter Melore has announced the names of seven former district athletes and two coaches to the district’s prestigious Athletic Hall of Fame. Hall of Fame inductees are selected by a committee of veteran coaches, teachers and administrators from nominations submitted by qualified, graduated Connetquot studentathletes, coaches and community members.

The individuals will be

inducted at a ceremony and brunch, held in the Connetquot High School Café on Saturday, May 13, at 10 a.m.

The inductees are the following:

Casey Baker – Class of 2013 – basketball and baseball

Brooke Derosa – Class of 2001 – soccer

Bryan Heavy – Class of 1976 – swimming

Kenny Jackson – Class of 2010 – volleyball, track and baseball

Greg Plante – Class of

1999 – basketball

Amanda SchoenfeldJaccino – Class of 2011 –field hockey and softball

Robert Skahill – 19782016 girls soccer, boys and girls cross-country and boys winter track coach

Jesse Torborg – Class of 2001 – football and baseball

Peter Venier – 1980-2020 wrestling coach

Please RSVP Lenore at 631-244-2228, ext. 1007 or to receive additional information.

seated patients, greeting each of them, often receiving belly rubs in return.

Keillor, who is a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate at Wellbridge, relies on her canine sidekick to be there as she provides supportive services and a recovery plan for patients. The comfort that Oakley provides is palpable for staff and patients.

“The patient response has been nothing short of incredible,” said Keillor. “Patients have stated that they come to the group with anxiety, stress, and depression. When they leave a group, they feel the complete opposite expressing calmness, serenity, gratitude, hopefulness, happiness.”

When not working in a group setting, Oakley is at Keillor’s

Volunteer

side, supplementing therapeutic visits with her soothing presence. This is particularly important during the difficult detoxification portion of patients’ stay. Withdrawal from any substance can be painful and debilitating. Moreover, many patients are missing their own pets at home while in treatment, and Oakley serves as an able stand-in.

In spite of her youth, Oakley brings advanced experience in treatment. She has been in longterm care facilities since being eight months old, previously serving at a separate treatment center in Connecticut. When she’s not working, Oakley lives with Keillor and the rest of their family in Wading River, NY.

Breakfast Celebrates Seniors

- Each year, the Town of Islip Volunteer Breakfast pays tribute to all those senior volunteers who are kind enough to help out at their local senior centers. “These volunteers make valuable contributions to the success of the day-to-day schedules at our many Town of Islip Senior Centers,” said Supervisor Angie Carpenter. “Whether serving meals, calling BINGO, welcoming newcomers or assisting with parties, their contributions are essential, and this event is our way of saying ‘thank you,’” said the Supervisor. Supervisor Carpenter presented each volunteer with a Town of Islip Certificate acknowledging their volunteerism. The event was held at beautiful Brookwood Hall in East Islip.

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The Charity of the Month for May is LI Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame

The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) is a 501(c) (3) organization dedicated to the idea that Long Island’s musical heritage is an important resource to be celebrated and preserved for future generations. The organization, which encompasses New York State’s Nassau, Su olk, Queens, and Kings (Brooklyn) Counties, was created as a place of community that inspires and explores Long Island music in all its forms. LIMEHOF, located in Stony Brook, is heavily engrossed in our local communities and o ers Long Islanders many ways to get involved.

As like any non-profit, their volunteers play a large role in their e orts. Each and every person who gives their time as a volunteer is dedicated to help support their mission. If you have a passion for music and would like to volunteer, please visit www. limusichallo ame.org/volunteer and fill out an application form.

Additionally, donations of any size are accepted and appreciated. Your donation will help preserve our rich musical heritage and assist in providing music education programs for children and adults, including scholarships to deserving high school students. Specific donation amounts will allow you to get your name/ information in their Hall of Fame, engraved on either a Quarter Note ($250), Half Note ($500) or Whole Note ($1000).

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The Hall of Fame is now accepting applications for their 2023 Student Scholarship program, where they will award $500 scholarships to graduating students. These scholarships will provide funding for eligible graduating high school students from Nassau, Su olk, Brooklyn, Queens, or Kings (Brooklyn) Counties who have shown an interest in pursuing a career in music.

The deadline for applications is Friday, May 12th. To apply and to read the eligibility requirements, please visit www.limusichallo ame. org/scholarshipsgrants.

LIMEHOF’s deep passion regarding the importance of music prompted them to develop a dynamic multimedia lecture series for schools (pre-school through college) and for libraries. This is designed to celebrate music made by Long Islanders for over a century and has been beloved by many local organizations. If you are interested in learning more, please contact them today at 631.689.5888 or info@limusichallo ame.org.

Be sure to read next week’s article to learn more, including a list of upcoming events!

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

BRIGHT YOUNG MINDS EXPLORE CAREER OPTIONS - Representatives from the Town of Islip’s Planning Department and Environmental Conservation were invited to join staff and students at East Islip High School for STEAM Day. The Career Day type event gave students the opportunity to learn more about the many careers in STEAM related fields. Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter was on hand for the event, where she encouraged children to explore a career in public service. “This is a wonderful opportunity for students to research careers in STEAM related fields, including planning, development and engineering, right here in the Town of Islip,” said the Supervisor.

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Sachem Robotics Team Wins Award At Regional Competition

The Sachem Central School District robotics team, Aftershock, earned the Gracious Professionalism Award after competing in the Long Island Regional FIRST Robotics Competition at Hofstra University. The Gracious Professionalism Award is given to the team that exemplifies the principles

of FIRST – fairness, humility, positivity and respect. This team demonstrates the FIRST core values and works together on and off the field of play. It was noted that Aftershock generated a program that resulted in building a network of spare parts to be redistributed back to teams on Long Island, placing the

community first.

Aftershock is made up of students from both Sachem High School East and North. At the Long Island FIRST Robotics Competition, they competed against several teams from Long Island and around the globe in point-based challenges with the robot they designed and built.

SACHEM ROBOTICS TEAM WINS AWARD - The Sachem robotics team, Aftershock, won the Gracious Professionalism Award at the Long Island Regional FIRST Robotics Competition. Photo courtesy of the

Senator Mattera And Long Island Cares Join Together To Help Protect Pets

New York State Senator Mario R. Mattera (2nd Senate District) is proud to join with Long Island Cares to help protect pets throughout our region. To assist the organization’s 12th Annual Legislative Pet Food Drive Challenge, Senator Mattera’s district office will serve as a collection point for pet supplies to help the charity restock Baxter’s Pet Pantry to help ensure that Long Island families in need are able to care for their pets.

Long Island Cares, in partnership with the Animal Relief Fund Inc. (ARF), created Baxter’s Pet Pantry in 2009 to help pet-owning families throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties get the supplies they need. In addition to providing pet food, the Pet Pantry offers toys, pet clothes and other pet necessities.

From now until Wednesday, May 31st,

Senator Mattera’s Office will be collecting pet supplies for cats, hamsters, dogs, fish, birds, ferrets and others. To make it convenient, a donation box will be at Senator Mattera’s District Office located at 180 East Main Street, Suite 210, Smithtown, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Long Island Cares has stated that its most needed pet items are:

• 5 or 10 pound bags of dog and cat food

• Canned food for dogs and cats

• Dog and cat treats

• Collars and leashes

• Food For all animals including birds, fish, ferrets and hamsters

• Fish food

• Cat litter

• Small new toys

According to the organization, all donated pet

food must be unopened and in its original packaging. For health reasons, the organization will not accept opened bags, ripped bags or loose pet food.

“Anyone who has a family pet knows that they are not just animals; they are a part of the family. When a family falls on hard times, as many in our community have in the past couple of years, it is difficult for them to provide for everyone – including pets. I thank Long Island Cares for their efforts and am glad to support their efforts to help ensure that pets can stay in their homes, with their families, where they belong,” said Senator Mattera.

For additional information on Long Island Cares or Baxter’s Pet Pantry, please visit Senator Mattera’s website at mattera.nysenate. gov.

year old male. Pit Bull mix. Loving dog that adores sunbathing with his person.

LINX 4 year old male. German Shepherd. Play driven and good natured.

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Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive Returns Saturday, May 13, 2023

Island Harvest Food Bank, the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC), and the United States Postal Service (USPS) are pleased to announce the return of the annual Stamp Out Hunger®, the nation’s most extensive one-day food collection campaign. This year’s Stamp Out Hunger food drive is on Saturday. May 13, 2023, and all food collected in Nassau and Suffolk counties will benefit Island Harvest in providing much-needed supplemental food support to more than 300,000 Long Islanders who face hunger and food insecurity, including nearly one-third who are children.

“Participating in Stamp Out Hunger is easy,” says Randi Shubin Dresner, president and CEO of Island Harvest. “Generous Long Islanders are encouraged to leave nonperishable food items in a bag next to their mailbox before the regularly scheduled mail delivery on Saturday, May 13, 2023. Then, your USPS letter carrier will do the rest to help make sure that no one on

Long Island goes hungry.”

Non-perishable food items to be donated include canned goods, cereal, pasta, rice, boxed juices and shelfstable milk (please, no food or juices in glass containers).

In addition, personal care items such as toothpaste, soap, shampoo, deodorant, and disposable diapers are accepted. All goods donated on Long Island will help replenish Island Harvest’s network of food pantries, soup kitchens and other emergency feeding programs in communities throughout Long Island.

“Every donation, no matter how small, helps our neighbors who are in the unenviable position of choosing between paying for such things as housing, transportation, and medicine or putting food on the table,” said Ms. Shubin Dresner. “I am confident that the past generosity displayed by our Long Island neighbors will help make this year’s Stamp Out Hunger food drive one of the most successful.”

Due to the pandemic, the

STAMP OUT HUNGER® FOOD DRIVE - Island

Harvest Food Bank and the National Association of Letter Carriers urges residents to leave a bag of non-perishable food near their mailbox on Saturday, May 13, to help Long Islanders struggling with hunger and food insecurity. To learn more, visit www.islandharvest.org. Photo courtesy of the National Association of Letter Carriers

Stamp Out Hunger food collection was temporarily discontinued in 2020.

Since its inception in 1993, Stamp Out Hunger has collected more than 1.75 billion pounds of food in all 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin

Islands to help address the issue of hunger in America. On Long Island, Stamp Out Hunger brought in over 519,000 pounds of food in 2019 before the event was temporarily suspended from 2020 through 2022 due to the pandemic.

“The National Association

of Letter Carriers and the men and women we represent on Long Island are pleased to once again partner with Island Harvest in this year’s Stamp Out Hunger food collection,” said Tom Siesto, 1st Vice President, NALC Branch 6000. “Our carriers often see firsthand the pervasive issue of hunger as part of their daily rounds, and they are eager to help give back to the community and assist in helping Island Harvest Food Bank tackle this important issue.”

This year’s major sponsoring partners with Island Harvest on the NALC Stamp Out Hunger collection campaign include National Grid, JP Morgan Chase & Co., Amazon, Allstate, Bethpage Federal Credit Union, Catholic Health, Nonna’s Garden, Long Island Federation of Labor, MCN Distributors, Dime Community Bank and New York Community Bank. All donations to Stamp Out Hunger are tax-deductible because all the food collected benefits Island Harvest, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit

Experience The Extraordinary

AnthonyScotto Restaurants have revolutionized the catering and restaurant industry on Long Island. Their culinary teams are constantly evolving to keep their offerings nothing but fresh and exciting. They accomplish this by using the finest, quality ingredients available, regardless of cost, and by updating their menus to reflect the flavors of each season.

The group operates six award-winning restaurants, and their steakhouse cuisine has expanded beyond the classics, to include world renowned sushi and sashimi, exotic cuts of beef, flavorful composed dishes and fresh seafood flown in from around the globe.

Bijou (Melville): The restaurant features dramatic dining spaces and a spacious bar. Consider hosting your next event in one of their beautiful and spacious banquet rooms, or reserve the entire restaurant for your celebration. Open for Lunch Tu-Fri , Dinner Tu - Sat and all day Sunday for Brunch with live music. Plus, enjoy their Live Entertainment

Thursday - Saturday nights.

Blackstone (Melville): Come dine inside or at their outdoor lounge, featuring ambient lighting, lush landscaping and comfortable oversized booths. Don’t forget to have a drink at their large and inviting bar! Open for Lunch Monday - Friday and Dinner every night!

Insignia (Smithtown): Picture a historic Hamptons mansion with cedar shakes, copper roofing, quarried stone and a beautiful architectural turret combined with the energy and vibe of a trendy Manhattan restaurant and bar – that’s Insignia. Open for Dinner every night. Plus, don’t miss their Live DJ and drink specials on Thursday nights!

One10 (Melville): One10 exudes a contemporary style. Whether you’re looking to sit down for an exquisite dining experience, host a world-class social or corporate event or toast at the most unique bar on Long Island, One10 is at your service. Open for Dinner every night!

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About Island Harvest Food Bank

Island Harvest Food Bank is a leading human services organization whose mission is to end hunger and reduce food waste on Long Island. We accomplish this through innovative programs and services aimed at enhanced hunger awareness, shortterm case management, nutrition education, outreach and advocacy initiatives, our Healthy Harvest Farm, a Workforce Skills Development Institute, and efficient food collection and distribution. Our work directly supports children, families, seniors, and veterans who turn to us in times of crisis and supports a network of community-based nonprofit organizations.

Island Harvest Food Bank is a member of Feeding America®, a nationwide network of food banks leading the effort to solve hunger in the U.S. To learn more, visit www.islandharvest.org.

Opus (Jericho): This restaurant boasts an attractive, modern look. It’s a true wine lover’s destination, featuring over 600 selections on their wine list. Open for Dinner every night.

Rare650 (Syosset): This restaurant boasts a chic main dining room, floor-to-ceiling wine room and an energetic bar area. Dine or enjoy cocktails in their stunning glass conservatory, featuring ambient lighting, tropical landscaping and ultra-comfortable large booths. Open for Dinner every night and offers Live Entertainment on Thursday nights.

All beloved establishments feature spacious bars and award winning wine lists with over 450 different vintages of wine by the bottle and 40 wines by the glass, plus creative homemade desserts imagined and prepared by their in-house pastry chefs.

Visit an Anthony Scotto Restaurant today and experience the extraordinary.

May Happenings

Make a submission! Events must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event date and will run free of charge on a space available basis. For more info, call 631.226.2636 x211 or send events to nataliealmeida@longislandmediagroup.com

SATURDAY, MAY 13

8:30AM

CSJ'S FUN RUN/WALK FUNDRAISER

Proceeds to benefit the CSJ Brentwood Campus Programs & Services. For more information and for sponsorship opportunities, please contact: Emily Monem at 631-273-1187 ext.154 or monem@csjbrentwood.org.

10:00AM-2:00PM

OPEN HOUSE SCREENING DAY

Join Catholic Health for a free breast screening in recognition of Mother's Day, at Good Samaritan Women's Imaging Center in West Islip. Walk ins are welcome with insurance. For a free screening for those that are under- or uninsured, call 631-376-3051 to schedule your appointment.

10:00AM-4:00PM

NORTHPORT SPRING CRAFT FAIR

This Craft Fair presents an array of artisans featuring one of a kind creations and designs. There will be live music and refreshments. Call 631-846-1459 for more information.

12:00PM FREE CONCERT IN THE PARK

The 2nd annual Free Concert In The Park returns, Songs Of Hope featuring Dave Pettigrew and Crossing Jordan. Held at the Lindenhurst Village Square Park Gazebo. Visit davepettigrew.net for more information.

7:00PM-11:00PM

DINNER DANCE & CHARITY EVENT

Kiwanis Islips and Bay Shore is hosting a "Kiwanis Rocks" honoring

Good Samaritan University Hospital

Mother Baby Unit. Tickets are $85 per person. For more informatiion call Sandy at 631-882-4994.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 17

6:00PM-10:00PM

CHEFS FOR A CAUSE EVENT

The Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition will be holding their 22nd annual Chefs for a Cause event at The Piermont in Babylon. There will be raffles, music and auction items. $100 per person, call the office for information at 631-893-4110.

6:30PM

GIOVANNI CABOTO FASHION SHOW

Sons & Daughters of Italy in America will host this event at Verdi's of Westbury $65 with raffles, full dinner, drinks, DJ, etc. Call Linda at 516-655-7474 for more information.

SATURDAY, MAY 20

9:00AM-3:00PM

HUNTINGTON FESTIVAL & CRAFT FAIR

Greater Huntington Council of Yacht and Boating Clubs starts off Huntington Safe Boating Week with the 8th annual Huntington Waterfront Festival at Mill Dam Park. Call 631-846-1459 for more information

9:30AM-2:30PM

COMMUNITY WIDE YARD SALE

Get great deals on household goods, antiques, collectibles, toys, furniture and many more on the grounds of The Three Village Historical Society in Setauket. For more information visit www.tvhs. org.

10:00AM-4:00PM

SPRING FAIR

The North Babylon Lions will be hosting a Spring Fair at North Babylon High School. There will be vendors, entertainment, food, rides and a petting zoo. Rain date is Sunday, May 21st. The Lions will be collecting non-perishable food for the pantry at St. Paul's. Email ladydi1@optonline.net for more information.

10:30AM

KIDS DAY AT THE FARM

Organics Today Farm in East Islip is hosting a Kids Day. Come down for fun classes and activities for kids of all ages. Call/Text 631-480-6497 for more information.

SUNDAY, MAY 21

9:00AM-3:00PM

VENDORS WANTED FOR SPRING YARD SALE

The Yaphank Historical Society seeks vendors and shoppers for their annual Spring Yard Sale on the grounds of the Robert & Isabella Hawkins House in Yaphank. Vendor fee is $10 per spot. First come, first served, no reservations necessary.. Call 631-924-4803 with questions, or visit www.yaphankhistorical.org.

THURSDAY, MAY 25

7:00PM

MILLS' PARTY FOR LIFE

In memory of Peter Careccia, witness the Miracle of Life as a cancer survivor will meet the donor who saved his life for the very first time at The Heritage Club in Bethpage. All proceeds benefit KiDS NEED MoRE Camp Adventure. For more information, email info@kidsneedmore.org.

Her Songs Broke Every Record, Her Story Broke Every Barrier

She was a girl from Boston with a voice from heaven, who shot through the stars from gospel choir to dance floor diva. What the world didn’t know was how Donna Summer risked it all to break through barriers, becoming the icon of an era and the inspiration for every music diva who followed. With a score featuring more than 20 of Summer’s classic hits including “Love to Love You Baby,” “Bad Girls” and “Hot Stuff,” this electric experience is a moving tribute to the voice of a generation. JUNE

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Connetquot Public Library

or library registration required. While supplies last.

Long Island Cares

Mobile Outreach Resource Enterprise, Thursday May 11, 1:30 - 2:30 pm

Long Island Cares will have a van on site for a three-day supply of food. No identification

Rumrunning in Suffolk County: Tales from Liquor Island, Thursday, May 11, 7:00 - 8:30 pm

Nicknamed “Liquor Island,” Long Island was a center of bootlegging and rumrunning for the New York metropolitan area during Prohibition. With its proximity to

major markets and coastal communities for easy transit, Suffolk County was awash in illegal hooch. Smugglers bringing cases of booze from offshore often secretly hid product temporarily in local garages and sheds, leaving a bottle as a thank-you. Coded communication crisscrossed the county on shortwave radios arranging sales and logistics. Violence

from criminal outfits disrupted previously quiet towns, as locals too often were swept up in dangerous unintentional engagements with bootleggers. Join author Amy Kasuga Folk as she recounts stories from her book. No registration required.

VIRTUAL/IN-PERSON: Invisible Labor: Women’s Work in Whaling

Communities, Wednesday, May 17, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Long Island was at the heart of commercial whaling, the U.S.A.’s fifth most profitable industry in the 19th century. Long Island Native women ensured industry success by their labor and the mechanisms of survival they built while men were absent, at sea. In this talk, local historian

Erin Becker discusses the role of Long Island Native women in this industry. This is a Zoom presentation that will be shown in the library or can be viewed from home. In-person: No registration required. Library members may register by visiting our website at www.connetquotlibrary. org.

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The Girl Scouts Of Suffolk County Come Together For The Making An Impact Breakfast

Girl Scouts of Suffolk County (GSSC) recently held their 2023 Making an Impact Breakfast, featuring a panel full of Long Island industry leaders. Held in support of the Girl Scout Discovery World STEM & Art Center, the event highlighted the importance of the Girl Scout Mission and its many positive impacts on our society.

“Part of the Girl Scout’s mission is to help shape the leaders of tomorrow, and we were thrilled to have been joined by so many strong women in leadership for our Making an Impact Breakfast event to inspire our Girl Scouts,” said Tammy Severino, President & CEO of Girl Scouts of Suffolk County. “As women and girls, it is important to highlight these important discussions during this event, as they often get overlooked. We are extremely thankful to all that attended and supported this event as it will support many Girl Scouts, providing them access to experiences they otherwise would not have.”

The event featured Keynote Speaker Dr. Sandra Lindsay, Vice

President of Public Health Advocacy at Northwell Health. A panel discussion was moderated by Tammy Severino, President & CEO of Girl Scouts of Suffolk County, and Donna Smeland, Chair of the Board of Girl Scouts of Suffolk County. Panelists included Catherine Canadeo, Board-Certified Holistic Health Coach and CEO of Canadeo Health & Wellness Corp., Jackie Gordon, Retired Lt. Colonel of the US Army, Karen Sweeny, Vice President of Member Experience, Bethpage Federal Credit Union and Kristin Thorne, Investigative Reporter, WABC-TV Eyewitness News.

The panel discussion addressed the important topics of mental wellness and self-care, financial literacy, career preparatory programming, combatting gender gaps in STEM fields, and more. Participants shared personal experiences and insight regarding these vital issues and shared advice on navigating these instances best.

Proceeds from the event will help GSSC reimagine its Discovery World STEM + Arts Center. The Discovery

World STEM + Arts Center is located at GSSC’s Camp Sobaco in Yapank, New York. The STEM Center provides girls with interactive experiences, demonstrations, and presentations on all things Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Girls can participate in immersive activities and events at the Center as they look to discover and develop new skills through their Girl Scouting experience.

To learn more about the Girl Scout of Suffolk County’s Discovery World STEM + Arts Center or to donate, visit https://www. gssc.us/en/get-involved/ support-us/fundraising. html.

About Girl Scouts of Suffolk County: The Girl Scouts of Suffolk County is one of the largest youthserving agencies on Long Island, serving over 15,000 members dedicated to the mission of building girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. For more information about Girl Scouts of Suffolk County, please call (631) 543-6622 or visit www. gssc.us.

MAKING AN IMPACT BREAKFAST - Girl Scouts of Suffolk County (GSSC) recently held their 2023 Making an Impact Breakfast, featuring a panel full of Long Island industry leaders. Held in support of the Girl Scout Discovery World STEM & Art Center, the event highlighted the importance of the Girl Scout Mission and its many positive impacts on our society. Pictured: (L-R) Donna Smeland GSSC Chair of the Board, Kristin Thorne, Karen Sweeney, Dr. Sandra Lindsay, Jackie Gordon, Catherine Canadeo, Tammy Severino GSSC President & CEO.

Helen Martin & Trade Winds Scholarships For Achievement 2023

At least two $1,000.00 Scholarships will be awarded to students who have had personal experience with homelessness. Students must be a current resident of Nassau or Suffolk County (unless already enrolled in college or trade school elsewhere, with a previous residence in Nassau or Suffolk Counties), and have attended elementary, middle and/or high school in Nassau or Suffolk Counties.

Applicants must enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study or other licensed vocational program no later than the fall session of 2024.

Complete packages must be received by 12:00 p.m. on Friday, June 15 and must include each of the following:

-Student Application

-Letter(s) of Recommendation

-Essay

-School Transcript; documentation of GED Completion (if applicable)

Incomplete and late

packages will not be considered.

How scholarship recipients are chosen

• Grade point average 2.0 or higher (“C” average)

• Quality of essay

• Letter(s) of recommendation – minimum of two are required

• Review and selection by the Helen Martin Scholarship Committee

If you are selected to receive a scholarship

• You will be notified by July 31, 2023.

• AWARDEES ARE ENCOURAGED (NOT REQUIRED) TO PARTICIPATE IN A VIRTUAL SESSION AT THE KEYS FOR THE HOMELESS CONFERENCE. DETAILS TO BE DISCUSSED UPON AWARD.

• AWARDESS MUST SIGN A RELEASE ALLOWING LICH TO ANNOUNCE THEIR NAMES AS SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

• You must enroll in an accredited or licensed

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institution by the fall term of the 2024 school year and provide documentation of such enrollment no later than September 30, 2024. If not, you will forfeit your scholarship and, if possible, it will be awarded to an alternate recipient.

• Scholarship funds will be credited to your student account after documentation of your enrollment is received. Please note that funds cannot be given directly to the student!

Email complete applications to: gguarton@ addressthehomeless.org AND briekkinen@ addressthehomeless.org (release with original signatures must also be mailed)

Applications must be received by 12:00 p.m. on June 15, 2023 .Questions? Please contact Greta Guarton at gguarton@ addressthehomeless.org

Oakdale-Bohemia Middle School sixth grade students had a rare opportunity to attend a recent assembly with guest speaker, author and Holocaust survivor Marion Blumenthal Lazan. The students are currently reading her book, “Four Perfect Pebbles: A true story of the Holocaust,” about Mrs. Blumenthal Lazan’s experience in a concentration camp when she was only 9 years old.

Principal Joseph Piombo, during his introduction, told the students to “consider yourselves very

lucky and special. You are going to experience history firsthand.”

Mrs. Blumenthal Lazan spoke about the Nuremberg Laws and her trip to the infamous Bergen-Belsen concentration camp at the height World War II. She also explained the true story behind her book: If she collected four perfect pebbles, all of her family members would survive.

Mrs. Blumenthal Lazan told the students she has separated herself from what happened but realizes the importance of sharing

her experiences. She also appealed to the students to share her story with others.

“Please share the stories of the Holocaust,” she said. “It is you who will have to bear witness.”

Mrs. Blumenthal ended her assembly by asking students to have love, respect and tolerance toward one another, to look for similarities and respect differences, and to never generalize a group by the actions of others.

STUDENTS VISIT WITH HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR - Marion Blumenthal Lazan is pictured with Oakdale-Bohemia Middle School students after an assembly about her book and experiences as a Holocaust survivor. Photo courtesy of the Connetquot Central School District

Summer In Jamesport

26 Seacove Lane, Jamesport • Memorial Day - Labor Day $30,000 • Month By Month Available

Set on a cul-de-sac in the serene and private Sea Cove Estates in Jamesport, this stunning home boasts 10-foot high ceilings, 4 cozy bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Enjoy your meals in the eat-in-kitchen, dining room, on the beautiful wrap-around porch or large rear deck. The community offers a private beach at the end of the street; only owners and guests can enter through the secure gated entrance. Have fun all summer long with the canoes and kayaks for use, picnic tables on the sandy beach and tons of local farms and wineries just moments away. Give yourself the gift of peace, tranquility, and relaxation on the North Fork… don’t miss out on this opportunity to rent in desirable Jamesport!

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Long Island Music Hall of Fame Now Accepting 2023 Music Scholarship Applications

The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHoF) it is now accepting applications for their 2023 Student Scholarship program. The Deadline for applications is Friday, May 12th, 2023.

LIMEHoF will award $500

scholarships to graduating students. These scholarships will provide funding for eligible graduating high school students from Nassau, Suffolk, Brooklyn, Queens, or Kings (Brooklyn) Counties who have shown an interest in pursuing a career

in music. To apply and to read the eligibility requirements, please download the scholarship application (https://www. limusichalloffame.org/ scholarshipsgrants/).

Student Scholarships

Applications Deadline: Friday

May 12th, 2023

All applications must be postmarked by the application due date in order to be accepted.

The LIMHOF Education Committee will base selections on the completed application and the following:

• 400 to 500-word essay on education and career goals

• High school transcript

• Letter of recommendation from an individual who can attest to the applicant’s commitment to a music career

Eligibility criteria is:

• Graduating high school senior from Nassau, Suffolk, Brooklyn (Kings) or Queens counties

• Minimum 2.5 GPA

• Accepted full-time at an accredited college or university

• Demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in music

• Demonstrate Financial need

• U.S. citizen or legal resident with I-55 permanent residency

For more information about LIMHOF’s education

recognition programs, contact Tom Needham, Education Advisory Board Chairman at education@limusichalloffame. org. More information and applications may be found at https://www.limusichalloffame. org/scholarshipsgrants/

About LIMEHOF

Founded in 2004, the Long Island Music Hall of Fame is a 501(c) (3) organization dedicated to the idea that Long Island’s musical heritage is an important resource to be celebrated and preserved for future generations. The organization, which encompasses New York State’s Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, and Kings (Brooklyn) Counties, was created as a place of community that inspires and explores Long Island music in all its forms. To date, the organization has inducted more than 120 musicians and music industry executives, and also offers education programs and scholarships, and awards to Long Island students and educators.

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Vinyl Listening Club, Saturday, May 20, 2:30 - 3:30 pm

Drop in to hear an eclectic mix of records ranging from jazz, blues, country, classical, and everything in between. Attend as a listener or bring a record of your own to share with other vinyl enthusiasts. A turntable will be provided. All ages are welcome. No registration required. For additional information, please call the library at 631-567-5079 or visit our website at www. connetquotlibrary.org.

VIRTUAL/INPERSON: Herstory with Ehris and Velya, Wednesday, May 24, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

This is a Zoom presentation that will be shown in the library or can be viewed from home. In-person: No registration required. Library members may register by visiting our website at www. connetquotlibrary.org. For additional inquiries, please call the library at 631-567-5079.

The Art of Using Art: Space and the Naked Wall, Thursday, May 25, 7:00 - 8:30 pm

Art and design professor Ranelle Wolf presents this lecture that will break down the art of displaying art. She will discuss how to start a gallery wall, how to create balance in terms of color and framing, and will share some techniques that museums use. No

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Ancient Wisdom, Tuesday, May 30, 1:30 - 3:00 pm

Lelonni Campbell draws on ancient philosophies and interprets them for our modern world. Learn how you can use them to deepen insights into how universal principles can guide you in everyday life. No registration required.

Zero Net Emissions

(NAPSI)—Zero net emissions of carbon dioxide from energy and industry can be achieved by 2050— and it could cost only about $1 a day, according to the peer-reviewed journal AGU Advances. For more information and to read the study, visit news.agu.org.

Autism And Children

According to the National Autism Association, autism is a bio-neurological developmental disability that affects the normal development of the brain in various areas. Those areas include social interaction, communication skills and cognitive function. Autism generally appears before a child reaches his or her third birthday, and the NAA notes it is diagnosed four times as often in boys than it is in girls.

Roughly 40 percent of children with autism do not speak, but parents whose children speak between the ages of

12 and 18 months should know that such youngsters can still ultimately be diagnosed with autism. In such instances, the NAA notes that children lose the words they previously learned. Incidences of autism appear to be on the rise, though the reasons for that remain unclear. According to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the prevalence of autism had risen to one in every 59 children by 2018. That’s twice as great as the rate in 2004, when the CDC reported one in 125 children were diagnosed with autism.