The Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition has awarded their annual scholarship to 7 local High School Seniors. We wish our graduating seniors much success in the future! Shown in photo: Scholarship Recipients: Shirley Bhuiyan, Gianna Beck, Juliet Beck, Anthony Barile, Tiana Roberts, Elena Savage, Annamaria Pepe and their families and BBCC Board Members.
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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7
7:30PM-9:30PM
OWL PROWL WEDNESDAY
Visit Sweetbriar to meet and learn about some of their resident owls. Embark on a walk into the darkness to enjoy the night and call some owls. Wear bug spray and bring a flashlight. *Must have tickets to attend this event. No walk ins permitted* Open to families with children ages 5y and up. Sweetbriar Nature Center - ECSS 62 Eckernkamp Drive in Smithtown. For more information, please call 631-979-6344
THURSDAY, AUGUST 8
5:00 PM
FARMINGDALE MUSIC ON MAIN 2024
Sponsored by the Farmingdale Village Merchants Association. Music & Fun Along Main St. , between Prospect St & So Front St. For more information, please call 516-249-0093
SATURDAY, AUGUST 10
8:00 PM
IAC CONCERT IN THE PARK
Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of NYS Parks At Heckscher State Park in East Islip. For more information, please call 631-888-3525, Isliparts.org
6:30 – 10:30
BRUMIDI’S SUMMER LUAU
Constantino Brumidi Lodge, 2075 Deer Park Ave in Deer Park, will be hosting a Summer Luau on Saturday August 10th. $45.00pp,
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Hawaiian Style Buffet Dinner, Beer, Wine & Soda Included, Hawaiian Entertainment, Raffles , Dancing and More. For Tickets call Angela: 631-225-9688 or Marianne 631-239-5036
The Paumanauke Native American Festival Inc., the Babylon Citizens Council on the Arts, and The Town of Babylon present Paumanauke Pow Wow at Tanner Park in Copiague. Audience participation, Traditional Drums, Native Food, Dance Competitions, Quality Traders. For more information, please call BACCA Arts Center 631-587-3696
SUNDAY, AUGUST 11
11:00AM- 4:00PM
SPIRIT OF SUMMER ART FESTIVAL
Proudly hosted by the Spirit of Huntington, Long Island's Largest Non-Profit Art Festival. A day of fine art, community networking, food & dessert, raffles, games, activities and music! Rain Date: August 18th • FREE Admission. Located at 2 Melville Rd. N. in Huntington Station. For more information, please call 631-470-9620
MONDAY, AUGUST 12
7:00PM LIGHTS OF HOPE
REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY
To honor loved ones lost to an overdose. YES Community Counseling Center’s Annual Lights of Hope Remembrance Ceremony is being held on Monday, August 12, 2024. The ceremony will be held at YES Community Counseling Center’s Levittown office located at 152 Center Lane. For more information, contact Kathleen Coletta, LCSW (516) 799-3203 x127 or email at kcoletta@ yesccc.org
MONDAY, AUGUST 12 -16
9:30AM- 12:30PM VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Community United Methodist Church is hosting a Vacation Bible School for ages 4-11. Children must be potty trained. $10 per child. CUMC is located at 100 Park Blvd. in Massapequa. For more information, or to register, please call 516-541-7008, or email: MASSAPCUMC@aol.com.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 13
11:00AM- 4:00PM
CLAM SHUCKING CONTEST
The West Islip Breast Cancer Coalition for Long Island, Inc. is hosting their 30th Annual Clam Shucking Contest at the Bay Shore Marina on South Clinton Ave. in Bay Shore. Beer • Wine • Soda • Food • 50/50 • Live Music • Dancing • Huge Chinese Auction. Plus: Corn Husking contest & face painting for kids. For more information, please call 631-669-7707
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Copiague Public Schools FREE Summer Meal Program
Free Meals for All Kids and Teens July 8th to August 23rd
Babylon Town Hall Park 200 Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst
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The Paumanauke Native American Festival Inc., The Babylon Citizens Council on the Arts (BACCA), and the Town of Babylon proudly present the 42nd Paumanauke Pow-Wow on Saturday, August 10, 2024 and Sunday, August 11, 2024 at Tanner Park in Copiague, located on Long Island’s Great South Bay.
This two-day, familyfriendly festival of Native American culture features Indigenous dance and dance competitions, traditional drums, native foods, and plenty of audience participation. Through an exhibition of Native American art, music and dance, the Paumanauke Pow-Wow brings these traditions to visitors in a beautiful setting at Tanner Park. Native
American artists, artisans and craftspeople will display their goods for sale.
Admission (at the gate): Adults $10, Seniors (60+) $5, Teens 12-16 $5, Children under 12 - FREE. Rain or Shine. Bring a lawn chair.
Saturday, August 10th 10am-9:30pm Grand Entry: 12 Noon & 7pm
Sunday, August 11th
10am-5pm
Grand Entry: 12 Noon
For more information, please contact Liz Mirarchi at info@ babylonarts.org.
The Babylon Citizens Council on the Arts is a not-for-profit arts organization bringing theater, music, fine arts and cultural events to the residents of the Town of Babylon, NY. Please
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visit our website at www. babylonarts.org for a complete listing of our programs and events, or to find information about becoming a member.
BACCA’s programs are made possible in part with public funds from the National Endowment for the Arts, the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature, the County of Suffolk, County Executive Ed Romaine and the Suffolk County Legislature, the Town of Babylon, Supervisor Rich Schaffer, the Town of Babylon Local Development Corporation (LDC), the Lindenhurst Business Improvement District, and from membership and private contributions.
Babylon Schools Welcome New Staff
The Babylon Union Free School District has hired two new probationary teachers, one probationary social worker, and one leave replacement director of special education. Hana Lepore and Conor Smith will serve as special education teachers at Babylon Junior-Senior High School; Taylor Longo will serve as a social worker at Babylon Memorial Grade School, with split responsibilities at Babylon Elementary School; and Dr. Angela Austin will serve as a temporary leave replacement as the
District Director of Special Education.
Lepore has already been serving as a special education co-teacher at
the high school since December 2023. Smith comes to Babylon from Pierson Middle-High School in Sag Harbor, where he was a special education teacher. Longo previously served as a social worker at Tooker Elementary School in neighboring West Babylon. Dr. Austin comes to Babylon from Valley Stream 24 Union Free School District, where she was Director of Pupil Services and has more than a decade of experience in education administration.
“We welcome these new staff members who will fulfill vital roles in our District,” said Superintendent Carisa Manza. “We wish Hana Lepore, Conor Smith, and Taylor Longo the best of luck as they continue their young careers in our schools, and we thank Dr. Austin for lending her deep expertise to our special education department.”
Babylon School District Holds 2024 Reorganization
The Babylon Union Free School District held its annual Board of Education reorganization meeting on July 8. During the meeting, returning trustees were sworn in, and members nominated the board president and vice president for the 2024-2025 school year. Trustee Linda Jurs was nominated as president of the board, and Donna Noesi was nominated as board vice president. Additionally, trustees David Sonkin and Theresa Patiri were sworn in after winning reelection.
“As Board of Education trustees, it is our duty to ensure that every decision we
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make is in the best interest of Babylon’s students, parents, and taxpayers,” President Jurs said. “This is a role we take with the utmost seriousness, and we look forward to continuing our
fruitful collaboration with this wonderful community for another exciting school year.”
“It is a privilege and honor to serve our schools once again,” Vice President Noesi
said. “Thank you again to my fellow trustees for this opportunity, and thank you to the Babylon community for entrusting the members of this board with their crucial role.”
BABYLON SCHOOLS WELCOME NEW STAFF - Hana Lepore, from left, Conor Smith, and Taylor Longo were recently hired as new staff members at the Babylon Union Free School District. Not pictured is Dr. Angela Austin, who was also hired as a leave replacement director. Photo courtesy of the Babylon Union Free School District
LINDA JURS - Linda Jurs is sworn in as President of the Babylon Board of
Photo courtesy of the Babylon Union Free School District
DONNA NOESI - Donna Noesi is sworn in as Vice President of the Babylon Board of Education. Photo courtesy of the Babylon Union Free School District
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YOGA
Wednesdays: August 7-28 6-7 pm
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Join us for this monthly yoga series. Nonrefundable/transferable fee for the 4-week August sessions: $8.
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facilitated enrollers trained by the NY State Department of Health at our Library to assist the aged, blind, and disabled populations with enrollment. Sign up will be first-come, first-served and is free of charge. For more information, call the Nassau Suffolk Hospital Council at 631-435-3000.
WBPL WRITER’S CLUB
Wednesday, August 14, 11 am-1 pm
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Join us and other writers who share similar interests as we conduct an interactive workshop where you can share and discuss creative ideas. No experience necessary.
PERENNIAL GARDENS
Thursday, August 15, 7-8:30 pm
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Join us and Cornell Cooperative Extension virtually and learn the ins and outs of perennial
gardens. Plant once and enjoy them year after year! A Zoom link will be provided by the Library. A Zoom link will be provided by the Library.
SENIOR BINGO WITH THE FRIENDS –(Ages 50+)
Saturday, August 17, 11 am-1 pm
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Celebrate National Senior Citizens’ Day with BINGO! Non-cash prizes and light refreshments. Preregistration required. This program is for Seniors aged 50+. Caregivers & helpers are welcome!
PRESERVING YOUR ORGANIC HARVEST
Tuesday, August 20, 6:30-8:30 pm
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Join us and learn what you can do with your seasonal harvest to preserve it for the entire year. Topics covered include: canning
foods, storing root vegetables, fermenting, freezing and dehydrating.
SUMMER FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS
Thursday, August 22, 7-8 pm
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Join us and create a beautiful floral arrangement. Nonrefundable/transferable fee: $5.
EMPIRE DEFENSIVE DRIVING
Saturday, August 24, 10 am-4 pm
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Attend this class and you may be eligible for an auto premium discount and reduction of violation points. A $35 nonrefundable check or money order (NO CASH) payable to Empire Safety Council is due within 48 hours of sign up. One registration per Library Card.
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Durso, McCaffrey, Flotteron, McSweeney & The West Babylon Fire Department Held A Free Shed The Meds & Narcan Training Event
New York State Assemblyman Michael Durso, in partnership with Suffolk County Legislators Kevin McCaffrey and Steve Flotteron, Babylon Town Councilman Terence McSweeney and the West Babylon Fire Department, recently held afree Shed The Meds and Narcan Training program at the West Babylon Fire Department.
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Start Preparing For School Now
While summer break is a much needed-respite from the rigors of school, it doesn’t mean school should be forgotten entirely. In fact, doing some preparatory steps before a new school year begins can make the year go much more smoothly. Here’s how students and parents
can direct their focus during the final countdown.
Keep reading
According to Scholastic, summer slide is a concept that was first acknowledged by researchers in 1996. Many comprehensive studies have come out since then and indicated that kids
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lose significant knowledge in reading and math over summer break, which can have a cumulative effect and lead to skill loss each year. Some research says up to 20 percent of school year gains in reading and 27 percent in math are lost during summer break. Children should be encouraged to read as much as possible during summer break, particularly since many schools require summer reading and subsequent essays or book reports upon returning to the classroom. Let kids read what they want, whether it’s comics, magazines, the newspaper, or even books they’ve read before.
Accumulate supplies
School may not be on the radar early in summer, but it’s wise to purchase supplies early. Right before school starts there is a mad dash
to grab notebooks, pens, clothing, and more, which can make for a stressful shopping experience for all involved. Shopping early helps families avoid that outcome.
Brush up on math skills
It can’t hurt for students to do a few math problems over the summer. Practice keeps skills fresh and any mathematical formulas prominent in their minds. All it takes is one or two problems per day to stay on top of math skills.
Visit educational attractions
Families can include museums, art exhibits, animal sanctuaries, libraries, science centers, and similar attractions in the list of places they visit over the summer. This way students can learn and be entertained simultaneously.
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Fire Department for hosting the event and to the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office and Northwell Health for providing these lifesaving programs.”
For information on medication drop box locations in your area, please contact your local police precinct or pharmacy.
If you, or someone you know, are struggling with addiction or substance use disorder, call the New York State 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369).
School-aged children (six to 13 years) need nine to 12 hours of sleep every night, according to KidsHealth. org. During the summer, late nights can easily be rectified by sleeping in the next day. But when school resumes, the alarm clock will be ringing earlier than expected. Parents can gradually implement earlier bedtimes as summer winds down so that kids are getting the rest they will need. Get in the know Parents can begin to pay closer attention to emails and social media posts from schools as they’ll likely contain information about upcoming school calendars, bus routes (or transportation registration), changes in personnel, or any additional updates. This will help alleviate any surprises on the first day of school. Families can take several steps to get ready for school as the first day draws near.
