August 30, 2023 - September 12, 2023 Suffolk Zone 5

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. (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.

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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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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. (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.

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

Alzheimer’s Foundation Of America Promotes Ten Steps For Healthy Aging

It’s never too soon to practice healthy aging; the things we do to keep body and heart healthy— nutritious diet, physical activity, and social connections – also can help promote brain health and wellness. To help individuals be proactive about protecting their brain health, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is providing these 10 steps for successful aging.

“Lifestyle choices play a vital role in healthy aging and brain health, and it’s never too soon to start,” said Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr., AFA’s President & CEO. “Eating right, exercising the body and mind, getting proper sleep, and being socially active all contribute to healthy aging and good

brain health, and can potentially reduce the risk of developing a dementiarelated illness.”

AFA offers the following 10 steps for healthy aging:

Eat Well-Adopt a lowfat diet high on fruits and veggies, like strawberries, blueberries, and broccoli. Take daily vitamins. Limit intake of red meats, fried and processed foods, salt, and sugar. In general, foods that are “heart healthy” are also “brain healthy.”

Stay Active-Physical activity increases blood flow to the brain and can also help improve mood and overall wellbeing.

Brisk walking benefits brain health, while aerobics can boost your heart rate, and weight training builds strength

and flexibility.

Learn New ThingsChallenge your brain by starting a new hobby like playing tennis, learning to speak a foreign language, trying a cooking class, or something you have not done before. Even something as simple as brushing your teeth with your non-dominant hand stimulates the brain by forcing it to think outside of its normal routine.

Get Enough SleepGetting a consistent sleep every night is key; at least seven to nine hours is ideal. Having a good sleep environment is also helpful. Insomnia or sleep apnea can have serious physical effects and negatively affect memory and thinking.

Mind Your MedsMedication can affect

everyone differently, especially as you age. When getting a new medication or something you have not taken in a while (whether over the counter or prescription), talk to your doctor or local pharmacist.

Stop Smoking and Limit Alcohol-Smoking can increase the risk of other serious illnesses, while too much alcohol can impair judgment and cause accidents, including falls, broken bones, and car crashes.

Stay ConnectedSocial interaction and maintaining an active social life are very important for brain health, cognitive stimulation and mood. Invite friends and family over for a meal, board games, or just to hang out. Engaging in

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

your community and participating in group activities is also beneficial.

Know Your Blood Pressure-Blood pressure can impact your cognitive functioning. Visit your physician regularly to check your blood pressure and make sure it is in normal range.

See Your DoctorMaintain checkups. Health screenings are key to managing chronic illnesses, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and obesity, all of which can impact brain health. Speak with your physician about any concerns or questions you have about your health.

Get a Memory Screening-Our brains need regular checkups, just as other parts of our bodies do. Memory

screenings are quick, noninvasive exams for our brains. AFA offers free virtual memory screenings every weekday—visit www. alzfdn.org or call AFA at 866-232-8484 to learn more about getting a free virtual memory screening. You can also talk to your doctor about getting a screening as part of your annual wellness exam.

Individuals who would like to learn more about healthy aging, brain health, or memory screenings can contact the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s Helpline by phone (866232-8484), web chat (www.alzfdn.org), or text message (646-586-5283) seven days a week, or visit www.alzfdn.org.

MARCHING BAND PREPARES FOR 2023-2024 SEASON - Connetquot High School’s marching band practiced for the upcoming school year during their annual summer camp. Photo courtesy of Connetquot School District

The four Muccio siblings in the Middle Country Central School District

- Isabella Muccio (tenth grade, Newfield High School), Michael Muccio

(sixth grade, Selden Middle School), Giavanna Muccio (fourth grade, New Lane

Elementary School), and Madelyn Muccio (first grade, Stagecoach

Elementary School) - ran a two-day lemonade stand during the summer and raised enough money to purchase $504 worth of school supplies for the District.

The four siblings used the entrepreneurial and leadership skills they had learned in school and through their involvement in Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts to make their lemonade stand a huge success. They built the storefront stands, painted them, and set them up themselves in their driveway.

schools. These students are exemplary of the students that attend Middle Country Central School District. Great job!”

MUCCIO SIBLINGS DONATE $504 IN SCHOOL SUPPLIES - Muccio siblings with (left) Shaun Rothberg, Principal of Stagecoach Elementary School and (right) Andrew Bennett, Principal of Selden Middle School with the donated school supplies. Photo courtesy of the Middle Country Central School District

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The Muccio siblings were able to purchase ten school bags and hundreds of school supplies. Many community members, including the Muccio students’ teachers and coaches, and District staff members, dropped by to donate to the fundraising efforts. A manager of a local Walmart in Centereach even heard about the students’ twoday fundraiser and donated over 20 filled backpacks to the District as well.

The Muccios delivered all of the new school supplies and backpacks to Stagecoach Elementary School. These donations will be distributed throughout Middle Country schools for students who need them.

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

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.

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.

VIRTUAL/IN-

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

Spring Athletes Honored At Sachem’s Board Of Education Meeting

During its Aug. 16 meeting, the Sachem Central School District’s Board of Education honored both individual student-athletes and teams. Director of Athletics,

Physical Education, Health and Health Services Gary Beutel introduced several individuals who celebrated accomplishments during the spring athletic season.

Student-athletes from

both Sachem High Schools were recognized for their various post-season athletic honors in their respective sports including All-County designations and higher. Following the individual

recognitions, the baseball team and girls track team from Sachem High School East were recognized. The Sachem High School East boys baseball team was a three-time league

champion, and the girls track team was named county champions. Additionally, the Sachem High School North girls softball team was honored as three-time league

champions, and the combined girls golf team was recognized as threetime league champions.

Photos courtesy of the Sachem Central School District

STUDENT-ATHLETES RECOGNIZED - Student-athletes from both Sachem High Schools were recognized for their various post-season athletic honors in their respective sports including All-County designations and higher.

STUDENT-ATHLETES HONORED - Members of the Sachem High School East boys baseball team, Sachem High School East

Children With Special Needs Will Help Ultra Runner

Founder and CEO of Breakthrough Intensive Physical Therapy, Dr. Christine Astarita, will be running 100 miles within 24 hours on September 9th & 10th, 2023 while wheeling Breakthrough clients in an adaptive stroller to fundraise and aid support for the special needs community. Dr. Astrarita will be running from the Montauk Lighthouse to the Breakthrough office, stopping at the homes of the Angela’s House 501(c)3 along the route.

This is the second Run to Breakthrough fundraiser event that Christine and her team are hosting. Back in 2021, she ran 85 miles

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while pushing some of Breakthrough’s clients from the Montauk Lighthouse to the Breakthrough office in Islandia, NY. With the help of the community’s donations and local businesses sponsoring the event, over $20,000 was raised for Angela’s House (Long Island based nonprofit 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). This year, Christine will also be giving away THREE prizes to the top 3 families who create a team on the fundraiser’s website and

raise the most money to support the cause. The first place winner will be receiving a $3,000.00 credit towards their sessions at Breakthrough. The Second place winner will receive a $2,000.00 credit and the third place winner will receive a $1,000.00 credit towards Breakthrough PT sessions.

Reflecting on the last year’s challenges and experiences, Dr. Astarita decided that she wanted to make the theme of this year’s run, Resilience.

“These children and their families don’t get to choose their challenges. They face adversity every single day; worrying about medical

procedures, medication changes, disruptions in services, advocating for their child’s rights/being their child’s voice, long hospital stays… the list can go on and on. These families define resilience.

As I’ve said so many times in the past, our families and clients have taught me more than I could ever have given to them. 2021 was an 85 mile journey that although I may have been physically carrying our families through, they carried my heart. How?

Because they taught me that when it gets really hard, like really really hard…that you can’t stay in that forever.

They reminded me that challenges help us find the best versions of ourselves; They are what help us stay present, grateful, and remind us to continue to believe.”

-Dr. Christine Astarita

To Register a Team or to Donate, please visit https:// angelashouse.rallybound. org/2023RTBT

Angela’s House is a NonProfit Long Island based organization that gives a helping hand to families that have children with special health care needs. They assist over 670 families that take care of their kids at home (providing medical equipment, nursing support, medications,

therapies, and making sure homes are handicapped accessible). Additionally, they provide a safe and nurturing environment in their three “Angela’s Houses” for those who are unable to live at home anymore (homes with 24 hour nursing care). 25 years ago, this organization was founded by the Policastro family as a result of the real life crisis they personally lived through, with their daughter Angela. Because they have first hand experience having a child with special health care needs, their approach and passion for helping other families is so ignited.

girls track, Sachem High School North girls softball team and the combined girls golf team were honored during the Aug. 16 board of education meeting.

Fosters Wanted For Two Loving Pets

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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dogs and cats and Kay is good with medium to large sized dogs.

Transportation of the dogs to your home for drop off and pick up would be provided. If you are interested or would like more information, please call Tanya as soon as possible at 914-309-5949.

PUZZLE ANSWERS:

Compassionate women and men—both breast cancer survivors and non-breast cancer survivors—are being sought as volunteers. The Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program, is a non-profit that has been advocating and supporting the community for 43 years. The virtual training will take place on four consecutive Mondays: October 30, November 6, November 13 and November 20, from 10 am to 1 pm. Attendance at all four sessions is essential. Volunteers will be trained in the following areas: community outreach, educational presentations, speaking engagements, publicity and fundraising. Those who have had breast cancer will also be trained to respond to calls to the Hotline.

Here’s what some of the program’s community of volunteers have to say about their experience:

Jeannie, age 68, from West

Babylon; diagnosed in 1986.

I wanted to give back to the community and let women know they’re not alone. It was life-altering when I started volunteering 31 years ago. I speak Spanish and do lots of outreach, especially to underserved communities.

Lori, age 66, from Greenlawn; diagnosed in 2012

I am recently retired and wanted to do something to help people coping with breast cancer. I wish when I was diagnosed I had known about the hotline where there were others who had “been there.” Someone to tell me “take a breath, I’m here for you. I know what you are feeling.” I have done several library outreaches and am involved with our new book club.

Tanya, age 55, from Wyandanch; diagnosed in 2020

I received so much support when I called the hotline that I want to provide that kind

of help to others. I do peer support for two women— linking one woman recently diagnosed to resources and speaking with the mother of someone diagnosed with breast cancer who was having a hard time. I’ve also lobbied in Albany for more funds for the program.

Jeanne, age 51, from Elmont

Although I don’t have breast cancer, as a nurse, I know that many women do not know about breast health and are going undiagnosed. I am originally from Haiti and so am able to speak with callers in French and Creole, as well as English.

The process of becoming a volunteer involves having an initial interview, followed by the four training sessions. After the final session, there is an exit interview.

For more information, please contact Nina Foley, LMSW at: 516-877-4315 or email at: nfoley@adelphi.edu.

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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.”

Corporations that would like to support Pal-O-Mine Equestrian and gain great exposure at this well-attended event can become a

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

name/logo on website and posted on social media; a Paddock Sponsor at $3,000, which includes table top signage at the event, 4 admission tickets, status level on event sign, and name/logo on website and posted on social media; a Pasture Sponsor at $2,000, which includes 2 admission tickets, status level on event sign and name/logo on website and posted on social media; and a Fence Rail Sponsor at $500, which includes a personalized plaque with name or phrase on fence rail at PalO-Mine’s new Military Paddock. For more information, visit: www.pal-omine.org or call: 631-348-1379.

AWAY… - 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.