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Fit Business: A TD Talks Series

Thursdays 9AM-10AM via Zoom Free and open to the public https://www. millerbusinesscenter.org/ fit-business/

Fit Business: A TD Talks

Series: Access to Capital October 12th, 9am-10am https://www. millerbusinesscenter.org/ fit-business/

Whether you’re starting a new business or growing your existing business, financing is likely an essential part of your business plans. The range of loan choices can seem bewildering, the questions

endless, and not every option will make sense for your business. Join us to explore the pros and cons of various financing options available for your small business to find the one that best meets your needs. This program is via zoom and is free. This program is made possible by a grant from TD Bank.

Fit Business: A TD Talks Series: Assessing Your Company’s Financial Needs

November 9th, 9am-10am https://www. millerbusinesscenter.org/ fit-business/ Having a strong understanding of your company’s finances will better allow you to succeed now and lay the foundations for future success. This program will help you assess your company’s financial status and identify future financial needs. This program is via zoom and is free. This program is made

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possible by a grant from TD Bank.

Fit Business: A TD Talks Series: Financial Statements

December 7th, 9am-10am https://www. millerbusinesscenter.org/ fit-business/ Financial statements can be a tool to help small business owners better understand and manage their business finances. They can give a holistic view of your company’s finances and help improve profitability. But what if you can’t read them? Join this virtual program to better understand your financial statements. This program is via zoom and is free. This program is made possible by a grant from TD Bank.

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Connetquot students are ready for their close up! Recently, a number of Connetquot students had the opportunity to act as background extras in the upcoming romantic comedy film, “Love in Storytown.”

Students were asked to participate as extras in various scenes throughout the film. Starring Ryan Buggle (“Law and Order”), Jason Frederick (“Baking

Up Love”) and Beverley Mitchell (“7th Heaven”), the film was partly shot in Huntington. The film is produced by Gemelli Films and directed by Candice Cain.

Congratulations to Cole Brennan, Kayla Brennan, Valentina Canales, Jake Howard, Juliet Howard, James Martino, Samantha Masi, Sophia Masi, Thomas Neckin, Vince Neckin, Brody Nicholson, Lillie

Nicholson and Giuliana Patnaude who participated in the filming. Connetquot High School Assistant Principal Lauren Neckin and teacher’s aide Nicole Masi were also featured. The Connetquot community is excited to see some of their own on the big screen next spring, when the film is set to be released.

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BACKGROUND EXTRAS - Connetquot students acted as background extras in the upcoming film, “Love in Storytown.” Picured: Students posed with actors Ryan Buggle, Beverley Mitchell and Jason Frederick amidst filming. Photo courtesy of Connetquot Public Schools

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Sachem North Student Earns Perfect AP Capstone Research Score

Sachem High School North student Ashley Edgar received a perfect score on her AP Capstone Research assessment, making her one of only 357 students worldwide to earn this achievement. Students taking AP Capstone Research can earn a score of 5 on their paper and presentation without perfect scores on the rubric, however, Edgar earned a perfect score on both rubrics. She is the first student in Sachem history to earn this accolade.

Edgar’s research studied how the behavior of goldfish and danios is influenced by melodic content and rhythm. She found that rhythm induces more behavior changes in the fish compared to melody. Through Edgar’s findings, future research can study the benefits of auditory enrichment of music on fish and other marine life to help reduce the stress from anthropogenic noise, or noise generated by humans.

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PERFECT AP CAPSTONE RESEARCH SCORESachem High School North student Ashley Edgar (right) and her AP Capstone Research teacher Lindsey Caggiano celebrated her perfect score on her AP Capstone Research assessment. Photo courtesy of the Sachem Central School District

Sachem North Raises Thousands For Pulsera Project

Since 2017, the Interact Club at Sachem High School North has partnered with the Pulsera Project, a nonprofit organization that connects Central American artists with students in the U.S. through the sale of colorful, handwoven

bracelets, or “pulseras” in schools. In this time frame, the Interact Club has sold bracelets on behalf of artisans in Nicaragua and Guatemala at fair trade prices, raising a total of $16,715 for the organization. To thank

Sachem High School North for its generosity and contributions to the Pulsera Project, the organization sent the school a handwoven banner.

The Pulsera Project provides High School North students with a cultural

exchange. The building’s hallways are brightened with colorful art, while it is simultaneously providing a market for the artisans. All money from the sales is invested in people and gives them opportunities for higher education,

access to healthcare, loans for housing and businesses, environmental initiatives and more.

The Interact Club brings together students to develop their leadership skills while providing service to several causes. Through

their work, students have embraced the Pulsera Project’s philosophy that service is a two-way street. They have gained valuable experience at a young age that has encouraged them to be responsible global citizens.

SACHEM NORTH RAISES THOUSANDS FOR PULSERA PROJECT - The Interact Club at Sachem High School North has raised $16,715 for the

Project since 2017. The organization gifted the club with a handwoven serape that has “Sachem North High”

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October Fundraising Event Helps Pay For Funerals Of Loved Ones Who Died From Drug Overdose & Provides Grief And Loss Services For Families

After her grandson Gabriel died of an overdose in 2010, Grandmother Paulette Phillippe remembers how her family had the additional struggle to pay for funeral expenses. That’s why in 2020, to mark Gabriel’s 10th anniversary in heaven, she formed Gabriel’s Giving Tree (GGT) to help families in need on Long Island pay for funeral and burial services after a loved one dies from an opioid poisoning or substance use disorder. In 2021, GGT joined forces with the Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (LICADD), together they have raised more than $100,000, assisting nearly 30 families to provide their loved ones one final gift.

Says Phillippe, “I know from experience that many families may not have these funds, especially

after using much of their resources to help their loved one with treatment costs, in hopes of helping them become healthy and free from addiction. The grants provided by GGT only cover a portion of the expenses. Fortunately, several Long Island funeral homes, including Fives Funeral Homes in Smithtown and Patchogue work with the organization to help families struggling to pay for funeral costs stay within a budget.”

On October 29, 2023, GGT and LICADD will be hosting its annual fundraiser, “The Peter Sweisgood and Gabriel’s Giving Tree Healing and Recovery Breakfast” in memory of former LICADD Executive Director, Peter Sweisgood. The breakfast will honor Richard Buckman, Founder of the Long Island Recovery Association and Ed Olsen

(posthumously) for their contributions to the field of recovery. The Breakfast is an opportunity for families to share their experience in grief and healing during a casual, come as you are event. To be as inclusive as possible, tickets are priced at $55. The Breakfast will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Heritage Club at Bethpage. For tickets and information about sponsorship opportunities, contact Nadege Jeanty at LICADD at 516-747-2606 or visit: https://licadd.org

In addition to assisting with funeral costs, Gabriel’s Giving Tree has created a Tree Memorial and Serenity Garden at the Suffolk County Environmental Center at the Scully Estate, located at 550 South Bay Avenue in Islip. Called “Gabriel’s Giving Tree Memorial & Recovery Park,” the serene space gives visitors

the opportunity to heal and reflect. Together with LICADD they connect families to grief and loss services. For more information on a

scholarship after losing a loved one: gabriel. givingtree@gmail.com .

All donations to LICADD, a 501c3 nonprofit organization, are tax

deductible as allowable by law. Donations may be directed to the Gabriel’s Giving Tree Program in support of scholarships for funeral services.

Pulsera

stitched on it, as a token of appreciation. Photo courtesy of the Sachem

LAST YEAR’S FUNDRAISER FOR GABRIEL’S GIVING TREE - Last year’s fundraiser for Gabriel’s Giving Tree enabled the nonprofit to help many families with funeral expenses. Here, attendees stand in front of the Angel Tree, which has ornaments with the faces and names of those lost to the opioid epidemic. Photo courtesy of Gabriel’s Giving Tree

October Happenings

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11

6:00PM-9:00PM

BINGO FOR BAGS EVENT

The Women's Council of Realtors and Pure Mammography will be hosting a Bingo for Bags event benefiting the Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition at The Bristal Assisted Living in Bethpage. $20 per person admission. Please call 631-893-4110 for more information.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14

9:00AM

2023 WALK TO END EPILEPSY

The Epilepsy Foundation Long Island invites you to join them at our annual Walk to END EPILEPSY to support your loved one and all 35,000 Long Islanders living with epilepsy. For more information or to register visit p2p.onecause.com/2023w2ee.

10:00AM-3:00PM

FAMILY FALL FESTIVAL

The Sunshine Alternative Education & Prevention Center will be hosting their first annual family fall festival. Volunteers are needed. There are many ways you can volunteer, either during the event or in preparation for the event. Community Service Hours Provided. To volunteer please email drcarter.sunshinecenter@gmail.com.

10:00AM-4:00PM

VILLAGE CRAFT FAIR

This Christmas in October event will be held at the Smithtown Historical Society Grounds. Raindate is October 15th. For more information visit Depasmarket.com.

10:00AM-4:00PM

FALL HARVEST FAIR

Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church is looking for Vendors for their Fall Harvest Fair which will be held at the

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.

Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in North Bellmore. For more information contact Terry at 516 785-5029.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15

1:00PM-5:00PM

2023 WALK TO END EPILEPSY

The Lindy Women in Business is holding a Charity Event benefiting the Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition at Sand City in Lindenhurst. Raffles, food and drink, live music and special guest Spinderella. $50 adults, $30 kids includes food and drink tickets, raffles for adults and ice cream for kids! Call 631-893-4110 for more information.

3:00PM

BENEFIT CONCERT FOR CEREBRAL

PALSY OF NASSAU COUNTY

Tony Danza and his four-piece band will perform their hit show, Standards & Stories, along with The Nassau Pops Symphony Orchestra, at The Tilles Center for the Performing Arts in Brookville, NY. Online reserved seating tickets are available at npso.org/tickets.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 16

7:00PM

KEEP ISLIP CLEAN MEETING

Held at Brookwood Hall Ballroom in East Islip. Receive information and updates about Keep Islip Clean activities and learn about volunteer opportunities as KIC strives to end littering, beautify communities, increase recycling rates and educate youth. For more information contact Keep Islip Clean at 631-224-2627 or keepislipclean@gmail.com.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17

7:00PM

FREE NARCAN TRAINING

Just one hour of your time may

save someone you know. All who attend will receive a free kit to help protect your family. Held at D'Andrea Bros. Funeral Home in Copiague. All are welcome! Coffee and light refreshments will be served. Reserve your seat today. Call 631-691-5700.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21

10:00AM-4:00PM

HARVEST FESTIVAL & YARD SALE

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Seaford will be hosting a Harvest Festical featuring local craft vendors and more including a pumpkin patch, pony rides and petting zoo. For more information call 516-781-6374.

1:00PM-3:00PM

HALLOWEEN FAMILY FUN DAY

The Village of Lindenhurst will host its Annual Halloween Family Fun Day. The Village, and the Lindenhurst Rotary Club, will offer safe, familyoriented fun for the children. This year’s event will take place at Village Park (located at the intersection of Hartford Street & Irmisch Avenue). The Halloween Family Fun Day will feature face painting, entertainment, games, relay races, prizes, hay rides, horse & pony rides, and hot dogs -- all free of charge. For more information please call 631-831-4195.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22

10:00AM-4:00PM

LIONS CLUB FALL FESTIVAL

The North Babylon Lions Club is hosting a Fall Festival at St. Paul's Church at 158 Phelps Lane in North Babylon. It will feature lots of vendors, food, face painting, music and a pumpkin patch! Admission is free. For more information, please call 631-553-0217.

Sachem Honors Patriot Day With 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

Sachem High School

North hosted its annual Patriot Day ceremony on Sept. 11. School and district leaders, elected officials, local firefighters, students and Sachem community members gathered inside the little theater to honor the lives lost and all those impacted by the tragic events of 9/11.

Following Principal Andrew Larson’s opening remarks, the Pledge of Allegiance was recited,

and High School North student Jeremy Smith sang an outstanding rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner.” A group of students led the ceremony and recapped the events of Sept. 11, 2001, while reading the names of the Sachem community members who lost their lives that day. Several seniors read heartfelt poems and essays they wrote in their English class, recognizing the many heroes that came out of

Middle Country Central School District Honors Patriot Day

9/11 and the sense of unity that existed among tragedy. The ceremony concluded with words from New York State Assemblyman Doug Smith.

Due to the weather, the ceremony was held indoors. However, attendees were invited to walk through the outdoor High School North 9/11 memorial afterward. Photos courtesy of the Sachem Central School District

The Middle Country Central School District honored Patriot Day on September 11, 2023, marking the 22nd anniversary of this tragic day. Patriot Day serves as a solemn reminder of the lives lost and the bravery displayed by the first responders and citizens during that devastating event.

“Observing Patriot Day provides an opportunity for our students to remember and honor the lives lost. By observing this day, we can ensure that the memory of the victims and heroes are not forgotten,” said Dr. Roberta Gerold, Superintendent of Schools. “Throughout the day, various educational activities took place in

classrooms, promoting understanding and empathy among students. Our students were engaged in meaningful discussions about the events of 9/11, emphasizing the importance of unity, resilience, and the power of community in times of adversity.”

At Eugene Auer, North Coleman Road, New Lane, and Jericho Road Elementary Schools, students participated in various classroom activities such as completing a heartshaped flag and watching short clips about Patriot Day. Students read This Very Tree: A Story of 9/11, Resilience, and Regrowth by Sean Rubin, a compelling story about community resilience

from the perspective of the Callery pear tree that survived the attack. The Centereach High School Women’s Choir and Newfield High School student Thomas Lasher performed beautifully at the Centereach Fire House for the 9/11 memorial ceremony. The choir opened the ceremony with the Star Spangled Banner and also performed The Rose and Sing Me To Heaven. Thomas majestically performed Taps on his trumpet. At Selden Fire House’s 9/11 Memorial Ceremony, Newfield High School student Jasmine Recova sang the Star Spangled Banner and Amazing Grace.

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Patriot Day at North Coleman Road Elementary

Patriot Day at Jericho Elementary School

JEREMY CRUZ SANG “THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER” - Sachem High School North student Jeremy Cruz sang “The Star-Spangled Banner” at the annual 9/11 remembrance ceremony.

MEMBERS OF LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENTS - Members of local fire departments attended the ceremony.

PSEG Long Island Provides Long

PSEG Long Island commends Long Island Cares, Inc. – the Harry Chapin Food Bank’s commitment to the environment for installing an electric vehicle (EV) charging station at its Hauppauge headquarters.

The food bank received rebates of $29,313 for installing a workplace electric vehicle charger with two ports, which will help it save money so it can support more families in need. The charger will power the organization’s growing EV fleet of vans and trucks, and allow employees and visitors to charge their EVs for free.

“PSEG Long Island applauds Long Island Cares for installing an EV charging station and purchasing EVs to replace some of its gas-powered vehicles,” said Michael Voltz, director of Energy Efficiency and Renewables, PSEG Long Island. “These measures will help support

the environment and also save the organization money. Hopefully it can also serve as a model for other organizations. We’re happy to support this wonderful philanthropic organization in more ways that help them provide food for our neighbors in need.”

“We’re extremely grateful to PSEG Long Island for its continued support of our work at the regional food bank,” said Paule Pachter, president and CEO of Long Island Cares, Inc. – The Harry Chapin Regional Food Bank. “They have been important partners in our efforts to address food insecurity on Long Island by sponsoring several farmers market programs, generously donating energy efficient light bulbs to share with the many families and individuals that we assist, and by making it possible for us to install EV charging stations at our headquarters in Hauppauge. Through their generous support

we can transition some of our gas-powered vehicles to more energy efficient EVs, which will enable

Long Island Cares to save money that we can invest in feeding our neighbors in need.”

For more information on PSEG Long Island’s available residential and commercial rebates and

incentives, as well as energy saving tips, please visit https://www.psegliny.com/ savemoney.

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PSEG LONG ISLAND PROVIDES LONG ISLAND CARES WITH NEARLY $30,000 - PSEG Long Island recently presented Long Island Cares with a check for $29,313 – a rebate for installing an electric vehicle (EV) charger at its headquarters. The charger supports the food bank’s EV fleet vehicles. Pictured (left to right) are Michael Voltz, PSEG Long Island director of Energy Efficiency and Renewables; Long Island Cares’ Robert Labarbara, vice president for Supply Chain and Procurement; Kaylin Peterson, Philanthropy manager; Paule Pachter, president and CEO; and Paul DiBenedetto, PSEG Long Island electric vehicle program manager.

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Detox Your Mind Through Meditation, Thursday, October 12, 7:00 - 8:30 pm

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The Great Give Back: Pet Supplies.

Friday, October 20 – Sunday

October 22

Starting Friday, October 20, Adult Services is collecting puppy food, wee-wee pads, dog beds, non-rawhide treats, wet and dry adult dog food, and wet and dry cat food. These supplies will be donated to Paws of War.

The Great Give Back: Diapers, Saturday, October, 21, 9:00am – 4:00pm

Children & Family Services is collecting new packages of baby diapers. These essentials will be donated to Angels of LI and distributed to families in need.

some passengers in a belowdeck cabin and tossing everyone else into the roiling sea. Learn more about this local tragedy with this presentation from the Montauk Historical Society. No registration required.

Apple iOS 17 Overview, Tuesday, October 24, 10:00 - 11:30 am Apple will release iOS 17 this fall, and we will highlight the latest features for iPhone and iPad users unveiled in this software upgrade. Bring your device and your Apple ID and password. General knowledge of your device is highly recommended. No registration required.

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Howard Ehrlich, a former senior federal ranger at The Sagamore Hill National Historic Site and CEO of the Theodore Roosevelt Association, will speak on the life and times of the 26th President of the United States and his time in Sagamore Hill, his beautiful Queen Anne-style home originally constructed in 1886, where Roosevelt lived until his death in 1919. No registration required.

Veteran Community Resource Table, Monday, October 16, 3:00 - 5:00 pm

A monthly resource table where you can learn about programs and services available in Suffolk County for veterans and their families. Hosted by Joseph P. Dwyer Veterans Peer Support Project. No registration required.

Playing with the Boys: The Arthur Murray Girls Baseball Team vs. The Patchogue Athletics, Thursday, October 19, 7:00 - 8:30 pm

The All-American Girls Baseball League (1943-1954) provided American baseball fans with an all-female alternative to the male-dominated sport. This presentation will look at the 1949 inter-gender exhibition baseball game between the Arthur Murray Girls Baseball Team and the Patchogue Athletics, a very formidable Long Island men’s

The Great Give Back: Cell Phones, Saturday, October 21, 9:00am – 5:00pm

The Learning Commons is collecting used cell phones. These cell phones will be donated to 911 Cellphone Bank, which erases the device and dispenses them to law enforcement and victims’ agencies to distribute to victims of human trafficking and domestic violence.

The Great Give Back: Coat Drive, Saturday, October 21, 9:00am – 5:00pm

Adult Services is collecting clean, gently used winter coats for persons of all ages. These coats will be donated to the Town of Islip Youth Bureau for distribution to those in need in our area.

The Tragedy of the Pelican, Monday, October 23, 7:00 - 8:30 pm

On Labor Day weekend in 1951, the day dawned bright and filled with promise in Montauk, as hundreds of sportsmen and women arrived there on the Fishermen’s Express train from New York. Sixty-two of them found their way onto the Pelican, an “open” fishing boat, helmed by popular captain Eddie Carroll and his first mate. After a few hours on the water, a violent, freak squall capsized the Pelican about a mile away from the lighthouse, trapping

Did you know that melons are in the same family as squash? Learn about the benefits of eating melon and the various types to choose from. Library members may register by visiting our website at www. connetquotlibrary.org.

Paws of War Information Table, Wednesday, October 25, 12:30 - 2:30 pm

The mission of Paws of War is to train and place shelter and support dogs to provide independence to U.S. military veterans, first responders, and gold star family members that suffer from the emotional and physical effects of war and other traumas. Stop by to get information on all of their different programs.

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