August 30, 2023 - September 12, 2023 Suffolk Zone 4

Local Teens Earn Prestigious Girl Scout Gold Award

The Girl Scouts of Suffolk County recently celebrated local Girl Scouts who earned the prestigious Girl Scout Gold Award, including 7 members of Sachem North Service Unit 603, Sachem East Service Unit 618, Stony Brook Service Unit 652 and Setauket Service Unit 656. The awards were presented during the 2023 Gold Award Dinner, which was held at The Inn & Spa at East Wind and featured a keynote address by Rebecca Sanin, President and CEO of the Health and Welfare Council of Long Island. The Gold Award program recognizes the power and dedication shared by an elite group of young women who earn the highest honor a Girl Scout can achieve. The members of the Sachem North Service Unit 603, Sachem East Service Unit 618, Stony Brook Service Unit 652 and Setauket Service Unit 656 who achieved Gold Awards this year were Amanda Purga, Hannah Rinaldi, Arianna Schuman, Katherine

Turturro, Caroline Woo, Alexa Calvanese and Anna Munoz.

“The Gold Award is the highest distinction a young woman can earn in Girl Scouting and is earned by less than 6% of Girl Scouts annually,” said Tammy Severino, GSSC’s President & CEO. “Earning this award takes an extreme amount of dedication, hard-work and commitment from each of the girls. We are incredibly proud to celebrate this distinguished class of young women and the great efforts they have made for their communities.”

The Gold Award Girl Scouts each tackled a project that held a deep significance to them. To be eligible for a Gold Award, each recipient must complete two Senior or Ambassador Journeys, or their Girl Scout Silver Award before beginning their Gold Award project. To meet the Girl Scout Gold Award requirements, each candidate must complete at least 80 hours toward their project.

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EARN PRESTIGIOUS GIRL SCOUT GOLD AWARD - The Girl Scouts of Suffolk County recently celebrated local Girl Scouts who earned the prestigious Girl Scout Gold Award, including 7 members of Sachem North Service Unit 603, Sachem East Service Unit 618, Stony Brook Service Unit 652 and Setauket Service Unit 656. (L-R) Girl Scouts of Suffolk County’s Gold Award Class of 2023 with Donna Smeland, GSSC Chair of the Board and Tammy Severino, GSSC President & CEO.

their Gold Award journey by identifying a civic or social issue they care about. Next, a Girl Scout builds a team to support her project with the mission to create a positive impact in her community by addressing an issue she feels passionate about. Through the process, Gold Award Girl Scouts build invaluable problemsolving, organizational,

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and leadership skills, while educating and inspiring others.

Amanda Purga provided inspirational words for those struggling with the residual mental and emotional stresses linked to the global pandemic at her high school.

For her project, Arianna Schuman refurbished two gardens for Angela’s House. Filling the gardens with

plants, trimmed bushes and added a sentimental rock garden with decorations.

Katherine Turturro created picture-based recipes for William Floyd School District’s special education students. She produced and donated 12 cookbooks to the Life Skills class.

Alexa Calvanese created “Don’t Stress, Worry Less” Youth Group room, a space

for neighborhood youth to congregate and improve interpersonal connections and mental health following the pandemic.

For her project, Anna Munoz built a calming garden center and Adirondack chairs for a local prevention center.

Caroline Woo created a more colorful, art filled center for children to be inspired by creativity.

Lightning Warriors To Host 4th Annual Mini Maniac Youth Triathlon

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.

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Unsung Heroes: Women of WWII Wednesday, August 30, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

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September 7, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30

10:00AM-2:00PM

FOOD DRIVE BY DRIVE

Join Mercy Haven in Islip Terrace as they gather for Food Collection with members of the community, neighbors and supporters. Drive By - Drop Off - Say Hi! Visit their website mercyhaven.org for more information.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 31

5:00PM-9:00PM

BABYLON BLOCK PARTY

The Babylon Village Chamber of Commerce and Babylon Restaurant Association presents Babylon Block Party. There will be games and fun for the entire family along with live music and outdoor dining. Deer Park Avenue will be closed from Main Street to Park Avenue. For more information visit their website at babylonchamber.com/events.

8:00PM-10:00PM

BEST OF THE EAGLES

A Tribute to the Music of The Eagles will be held at The Suffolk in Riverhead. For more information call 631-727-4343 or email The Suffolk at boxoffice@suffolktheater.com with any questions.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2

10:00AM-4:00PM

END OF SUMMER FESTIVAL

Holy Trinity Orthodox Church in East Meadow will host an end of summer festival. It will feature food, live music, a flea market and more. Admission is free. For more information, contact 516-483-3649, email info@htocem.org or visit their website at htocem.org.

2:00PM-5:00PM

DAHLIA EXHIBITION AND PHOTO SHOW

The Long Island Dahlia Society will hold its annual Dahlia Exhibition and Photo Show at the Bayard Cutting Arboretum, Carriage House in Great River. Flowers will be on sale during the show. Exhibition flowers will be available after 3 PM on Sunday. Show is free with $8.00 parking fee. For more information visit LongIslandDahlia.org or email lidsphoto22@gmail.com for the Photo Show.

7:00PM-9:00PM

BOB ROSS PAINT NIGHT

Paint like Bob Ross in a day at Danford's in Port Jefferson. No prior experience required with step by step instruction. For more information call 631-252-1425.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7

10:00AM

NEW MEMBER OPEN HOUSE

Merrick Homemakers will be hosting their new members meeting at the Seaford American Legion. Guests are welcome to stop by any first three Thursdays of the month. They hold various craft and cooking/baking classes, have speakers, and much more. Call Mary at 631-567-4483 for any additional information.

7:00PM

LINDENHURST EVENING

HOMEMAKERS UNIT

Held at the Amityville Senior Center and open to all members and newcomers for women 18 years and up. New members should arrive 15 minutes early. Please contact Lisa LeBrie for more information at 516-413-7467.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10

10:00AM REMEMBRANCE SERVICE

The Farmingdale United Methodist Church will hold a Remembrance Service on the 22nd anniversary of 9-11. All Farmingdale firemen/ emergency responders and their families are invited to attend, as is the general public. Please join us. For more information please call 516-694-3424 or visit farmingdaleumc.org.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

6:00PM-9:00PM

ISLIP'S BAY HERITAGE PROGRAM

The Historical Society of Islip Hamlet will present "Islip's Bay Heritage" at the Islip Public Library. A moderator will be coordinating a panel of lifelong Islipians who have made their living or have a home on the Great South Bay. Questions for the panel are welcome. For more information visit isliphamlethistory.org or call 631-559-2915.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15

8:00AM-3:00PM

FOOD COLLECTION DRIVE

PSEG Long Island’s Power to Feed Long Island summer food collection drive comes to West Babylon. Food collection bins and a drive-through option will be set up at the Stop & Shop supermarket at 575 West Montauk Highway, West Babylon, where members of the public can donate nonperishable items and household essentials for neighbors facing food insecurity.For additional information on Power to Feed Long Island, visit psegliny.com/feedLI.

World War II was a time with no shortage of heroic women both on and off the battlefield. Explore the stories of several of these women: spy Virginia Hall, POW nurse Colonel Ruby Bradley, and more. Howard Rosenberg is the speaker. No registration required.

Nazi Saboteurs on Long Island, 1942, Wednesday, September 6, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Why did the Nazis choose Long Island as a landing site? They had good reasons, and the event still echoes today. Distinguished service professor Lester Paldy presents this lecture. No registration required.

Color Your Cares Away, September 7, 3:30 - 4:30 pm

Relax and destress by dropping in and coloring a page or two. Coloring pages and pencils will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own supplies. No registration required.

Catholic Health Services Mobile Health Screening, Thursday,

Free health screenings and services for adults given by a Catholic Health Services registered nurse, including a brief cardiac history, blood pressure, simple blood test for cholesterol, and diabetes screenings with the appropriate patient education and referrals needed, free of charge. No insurance is required. Individuals will not be asked about immigration status. No registration required.

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PERSON: Upper East Side Architectural Gems Virtual Tour, Thursday, September 7, 7:00 - 8:00 pm

Explore one of the most luxurious neighborhoods as we delve into the personalities, scandals, and institutions that have made it so legendary. Our “outing” will discuss the evolution of the area from the late 18th-century farmland through the early 19th-century development and ultimately its “discovery” by the New York elites—the Upper 400. 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.

New York Blood Center Declares Blood Emergency

Help Needed - @ New York Blood Center has issued a blood emergency. The blood supply has dropped from 5 days to a 2-3 day supply, and 1-2 day supply of type O;

NYBC warns this could signal more severe shortages in the weeks ahead. Please sign up to donate at a convenient donation location near you: smarturl.it/NYBC_ Urgent

8th Annual Heroes Against Heroin 5K Walk

The John Brower, Jr. Foundation, in partnership with Outreach, will host the 8th Annual Heroes Against Heroin 5K Walk on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at Jones Beach State Park, Parking Field 1 (check-in begins at 9:00 a.m.).

The Walk was established by the Brower family (parents John, Sr. and Jody, and their children Kristen and Robert) in 2014 after they tragically lost their son John, Jr. to an opioid overdose in 2014. The aim of the event is to raise awareness about the opioid epidemic and the suppport needed to fight the problem that continues to devastate families and communities throughout Long Island. All funds raised support Outreach’s life-saving treatment programs and services for individuals and families.

The Walk along the historic Jones Beach

Boardwalk serves as an ongoing tribute to the memory of John Brower, Jr. and others who have been lost to the ongoing opioid crisis. The Walk offers information to inspire and educate the public about substance and alcohol use disorders and the treatment options available to them and their loved ones. To learn more, please visit: https://opiny. org/donate/brower-walk/.

How to Participate

The 8th Annual John Brower, Jr. 5K Heroes Against Heroin Walk will take place, rain, or shine. All are welcome - families, groups, and individuals.

To register:

Download and complete a Registration Form https:// opiny.org/wp-content/ uploads/2023/07/5K-WalkRegistration-Packet.pdf and return it to the address noted on the form as soon as possible. Children under 18 should have their form

signed by a parent or guardian. They must also be accompanied at the Walk by an adult.

Note: All walkers must also complete and sign an accompanying waiver and photo release.

For online registration visit, https://opiny.org/ donate/donate-now/ Registration is $25. While applications will be accepted on the day of the event, pre-registration is strongly encouraged!

Check-in on the morning of the event begins at 9:00 a.m. The walk begins promptly at 10 a.m. Free parking will be available at Jones Beach Parking Field 1 – participants should mention to the attendant that they are attending the Outreach/Brower Walk.

For more information, assistance with registration, or any questions, please contact Marsha Radulov at 718-847-9233 ext. 2310 or marsharadulov@opiny.org.

Connetquot Marching Band Prepares For 2023-2024 Season

Connetquot High School’s marching band lined the football field for their annual camp, preparing for the upcoming school year’s many performances.

Led by band directors Greg Johnson and Stacy Stollberger, the marching band’s student-musicians practiced marching basics and focused on learning and memorizing the music

and drills. The goal of the camp was to prepare for the home football game halftime shows and Newsday’s marching band festival, happening in the 2023-24 school year. At the

week’s end, the marching band students performed all they had learned for their parents in a preview show.

“We’re really proud of all the hard work the kids

are putting in. They’re sacrificing their summer vacation to get a head start on the school year,” said Stacy Stollberger. She also noted that the camp provided a great

opportunity for ninth grade students to meet upperclassmen and for those students to welcome them to the band department.

camp. Photo courtesy of Connetquot School District

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Fosters Wanted For Two Loving Pets

We are excited to announce floor-to-ceiling room renovations to our Mt. Laurel Suites, as well as our Springbrook rooms!

Due to unfortunate circumstances, the owner of two dogs is looking for a foster. She is presently living in her car, but is actively seeking employment and a new home. She is urgently trying to find an individual to temporarily care for both until she is able to do so again properly.

Wolf is a 10 year old Husky and Kay is a 5 year old Texas Heeler Mix. They are very attached to one another, therefore the foster must be willing to take both. They are friendly, trained, up to date on all shots, good with children and are spayed/neutered. Wolfie does well with all

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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 Time9:30am-10:30 am

Judging-10:30 am

Awards Ceremony11:00 am -12pm

For further information, please call Hither Hills State Park at (631) 668-2554. The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic

Preservation oversees more than 250 parks, historic sites, recreational trails, golf courses, boat launches and more, which in 2022 were visited by record 79.5 million people. For info on any of these recreation areas, call 518-474-0456 or visit www. parks.ny.gov, connect with us on Facebook, or follow on Instagram and Twitter.

Mark Your Calendar for the Pal-O-Mine Equestrian

Open House, September 10th – Corporate Sponsorships Available

Pal-O-Mine Equestrian, Inc. (www.pal-o-mine.org, Islandia, NY), a private, not for profit organization providing a comprehensive therapeutic equine program using horses to facilitate growth, learning and healing for children and adults with disabilities, announced that its annual Open House will be held this year on Sunday, September 10th, 2023 from 11 AM to 3 PM. Once again, the event will be a very family friendly one with activities that everyone will enjoy. Pal-O-Mine Equestrian is located at 829 Old Nichols Road, Islandia, NY 11749. Admission is $5 per person.

“Our Open House is one the Long Island community always looks

forward to,” said Pal-O-Mine founder and CEO Lisa Gatti. Not only is it a great way for a family to spend quality time together, but it is an opportunity to tour our farm and sensory garden, meet our horses and farm animals, and learn about our mission. Of course, we have also lined up many other activities including an art show and sale, horseshoe painting, donkey and mini horse cart rides, horsemanship demonstrations, a scavenger hunt, a paddock escape room, raffles, music and much more.”

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sponsor for the Open House. There are six levels of sponsorship. The Platinum sponsorship has already been secured by The Frank J. Antun Foundation. There are also four Gold Sponsor opportunities at $5,000 each, which includes 8 ft. fence sign with name and logo, 10 admission tickets, status level event signage, opportunity to distribute pre-approved sample items, signage at the event registration area, and name and logo on the website and on social media; two Silver Sponsor opportunities at $4,000 each, which includes sponsor named activity 5 admission tickets, status level event signage, opportunity to distribute pre-approved sample items, and

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- It was Sachem Share Day at the Wet Pants Sailing Association in Sayville recently. Extended year students from the high

boat rides, participate in various activities around the club, and end the day with ice cream sundaes! Islip Town Supervisor

Councilman John M. Lorenzo visited with the students and sailing instructors.