The Suffolk County Legislature recognized (18) Healthcare Heroes honorees, for their exceptional service and contributions they have made to our communities.
Legislator Steven J. Flotteron recognized West Babylon Fire Department member Jalen Jones for the 11th Legislative District. He is passionate about training and spends countless hours helping new members learn the most compassionate way to deal with patients in crisis.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 12
7:00PM
LONG ISLAND IN THE MOVIES
The Seaford Historical Society will host a presentation by Greg Blank about Long Island in the Movies, at the Historical Society Museum. The Museum is located at 3890 Waverly Ave. in Seaford. Members Free. $5 fee for nonmembers. For more information, please call Judy Bongiovi at 516-660-2275
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GENERAL BEREAVEMENT
SUPPORT GROUP & LOSS OF ADULT CHILD GROUP
The General Support Group is open to anyone who has suffered a loss at least three months prior to the start of the group. The Adult Child Group has a no wait requirement. Pre-registration is required. Seating is limited. The groups will be offered at St. John Nepomucene, 1140 Locust Ave. in Bohemia. Please call to reserve your seat, 631-589-0540, ext. 250.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 14
9:30AM-11:00AM BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
If you have lost a loved one, Our Lady Of Grace Church at 666 Albin Avenue in West Babylon is now forming a bereavement support group to help you through your grief. It will run every Saturday. The first class begins 9/14/24 and ends 11/23/24. Call John at 631-874-0210 or Fran at 631-587-1578
SUNDAY, SEPT. 15
10:00AM
THE GOSPEL IN DISNEY
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 x275 or send events to editorial@longislandmediagroup.com
Join Community Presbyterian Church for The Gospel in Disney Worship Service. They will visit the themes of temptation, loss and the saving power of love in the Creation Story and Snow White. Community Presbyterian Church is located at 1843 Deer Park Ave. in Deer Park. For information, please call 631-242-0221
10:00AM
WORSHIP IN THE PARK & PICNIC
We're taking our family worship outside at Marjorie Post Park and hosting a picnic afterwards with fun, games & food. Call 516-541-7008 for more information. Community United Methodist Church, 100 Park Boulevard in Massapequa.
11:00AM–3:00PM
ANNUAL ART IN THE PARK EXHIBIT
Farmingdale's 13th Annual Art in the Park Exhibit, Show & Sale will take place on the Village Green. The Art show features over 20 local artists including Legendary Long Island artist Elaine Faith Thompson and other amazing Long Island artists. The event is planned by the Farmingdale Cultural Arts Committee. Rain date September 22nd. Farmingdale Village Green, 361 Main Street. For more information, please call 516-249-0093
2:00PM-4:00PM
CEMETERY TOUR
Join Community Presbyterian Church and the Historical Society of Islip Hamlet for its 4th Cemetery Tour hosted by the Oakwood Cemetery Assoc. Hear accounts of interesting characters, dressed in historical costumes, such as a sailing legend,
grave robbers, and more! For more info: www.isliphamlethistory.org, 631-559-2915
FRIDAY, SEPT. 20
CEREMONY BEGINS
7:45 PM
VETERAN'S PICNIC
5:30 PM
POW/MIA VIGIL REMEMBER.HONOR.SUPPORT
Hosted by Sgt. John Sardiello American Legion Post 1634 in conjunction with the Town of Babylon. Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Hwy. in Lindenhurst. For more information, call 631-669-3931 or Michael Brothers, Commandercommander.post1634@gmail.com or BillieJo Vozza, Vigil Coordinatorsecretary.post1634@gmail.com
SATURDAY, SEPT. 21
9:00AM - 3:00PM
2024 ANNUAL CHURCH FAIR
Raffle Baskets, Live Music, Food, various vendors, church yard sale items. Something for everyone! Vendors Wanted - 10"X10" spaces available $60 per space. Please call or text 516-313-9148 for details. First Presbyterian Church 497 Pulaski Road in Greenlawn.
DOORS OPEN 6:30PM NIGHT AT THE RACES
WADE-BURNS VFW POST 7279 560 N. Delaware Avenue, Linderhurst, 11757. Tickets $10.00 per person. Tap Beer, House Wine, Soda, Coffee, Cake, Tea. Must be 18 or over to attend. Hot dogs for purchase. For more information, please call 631-888-9854
We are growing thousands of baby oysters at our community oyster gardens graciously hosted in crates at the docks of Babylon & Bay Shore Yacht Clubs. Volunteers are wanted to help maintain the gardens by cleaning up the crates, then counting & measuring the baby oysters to track their growth.
Great hands on experience for all - scouts and families welcome. All minors must be accompanied by an adult.
We recommend clothing that you don’t mind getting a bit dirty and/or wet. See below to volunteer for one or more days.
Babylon - Sundays from 1-3 PM
Bay Shore - Tuesdays from 9-11 AM
Community service available.
Volunteer here: https://www.signupgenius. com/go/10C084EA9AE2BA2FDCE9-50158169community?mc_cid=c3a546c8e1&mc_ eid=51d1e63712#/
Visual Citi recently presented two $1,000 Scholarships to two lucky graduating High School Seniors, one from Lindenhurst and one from West Babylon High School. The scholarships were given to students who are pursuing a higher education through a 2- or 4-year college program or technical school.
The happy recipients were Thiago Vasquez, a 2024 Lindenhurst High School graduate who is heading off to SUNY Binghamton in the fall and Kenneth “Kai” Miller, a 2024 graduate of West Babylon High School who will be attending Cornell University this Autumn.
Visual Citi Vice President Arif Devji, who presented the scholarship to Kai Miller and Vice President of Operations for Visual Citi Azim Bootwala, who presented Thiago Vaszquez with the scholarship and a Visual Citi baseball cap, both said that they are proud to be able to give back to the company’s home communities by recognizing these outstanding graduating students with these scholarships.
About Visual Citi:
Visual Citi is a fullservice signage, printing, and fabrication company. Established in 2004, Visual Citi has a solid NY base with 100,000 square ft of production space and over 100 employees. The organization is scalable, having multiple manufacturing resources at our disposal to complete any project, regardless of scope and size.
The Suffolk County Legislature recognized (18) Healthcare Heroes honorees, for their exceptional service and contributions they have made to our communities.
Legislator Steven J. Flotteron recognized West Babylon Fire Department member Jalen Jones for the 11th Legislative District.
Jones joined the Department in September 2020 and obtained his Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
certification in June of 2021. He was recognized by the West Babylon Fire Department as the top responder for most rescue calls in 2023. This June, he was awarded the Law and Order award from the Sgt. John Sardiello American Legion Post in West Babylon. This award honors the unsung heroes in the West Babylon community who give selflessly of themselves and go above and beyond the call of duty to protect our community and nation.
He is studying to become a Paramedic, the highest level as an EMT, and took his certification exam in July. He currently works for Northwell as an EMT. His journey into emergency medical services was inspired by his own personal experiences in dealing with family health issues. He is passionate about training and spends countless hours helping new members learn the most compassionate way to deal with patients in crisis.
The start of the school year was filled with smiling faces as students and staff in the North Babylon School District were welcomed back on Sept. 3.
Students at North Babylon High School and Robert Moses Middle School were greeted by staff members and
administrators at the building entrances.
With their backpacks filled to the brim, elementary students were also welcomed back to their building and had time to settle in, get acquainted with their new classrooms and reconnect with friends. Thanks to the new school
start times implemented this year, elementary students arrived at their respective schools at the same time. Universal prekindergarten students had a special orientation day to allow ample time to become familiarized with their new classrooms and routines.
NOTHING BUT SMILES - from Belmont Avenue Elementary School in the North Babylon School District were excited to reconnect with friends and start the 20242025 school year. Photo courtesy of North Babylon School District
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MAKING FERMENTED FOODS
Thursday, September 12, 6:30-8:30 pm WBA504 IN PERSON
Join us and learn the importance of having fermented foods in your diet. We will be demonstrating how easy it is to make your own SAUERKRAUT, KOMBUCHA, and SOUR DOUGH BREAD right in your own kitchen.
THE NIGHT SKY OVER WEST BABYLON Saturday, September 14, 2-3 pm WBA729 IN PERSON
Join us and That Planetarium Guy and view the sky as it will appear tonight in West Babylon. Learn about the stars and constellations through this immersive dome experience.
PAINT NIGHT: WELCOME FALL
Monday, September 16, 6:45-8:30 pm WBA123 IN PERSON
Join Kathy Reccardi and paint your very own masterpiece. Non-refundable/transferable materials fee: $5.
BALLROOM DANCING: WALTZ Tuesday, September 17, 7-8:30 pm IN PERSON WBA424
Join dance instructor, Michelle and learn how to dance this timeless classic. Non-refundable/ transferable materials fee: $5.
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PRESENTATION
Thursday, September 19, 6-7 pm IN PERSON WBA234
Suffolk County Department of Fire, Rescue, & Emergency Services will provide information on the County’s response to natural and manmade disasters. Learn the steps that you can take to be better informed and prepared in case of emergencies.
FIRE SAFETY AND PREVENTION
Saturday, September 21, 11 am-12:30 pm IN PERSON WBA725
Join the West Babylon Fire Department and learn the best ways to protect you and your family from fire.
BOOKS & BITES BOOK GROUP
Monday, September 23, 7-8 pm VIRTUAL WBA50
Join us for a Zoom book discussion. This month’s book is Book Lovers by Emily Henry. Copies of the novel are available at the Circulation desk upon registration or for download via Libby.
Joined by supporters, sponsors and friends, RiseWell Community Services, formerly known as Federation of Organizations, held its 4th Annual Nine & Dine Golf Outing on July 17 at Stonebridge Golf & Country Club in Smithtown.
The event featured nine
holes of golf followed by a barbecue dinner, with raffles, prizes and various contests along the golf course. All proceeds will support RiseWell’s mission of providing vital health and wellness services to vulnerable members of the Long Island and New York City communities.
During the event, RiseWell proudly honored Hossam Maksoud, PharmD, CEO of Community Care Rx. A long-term care pharmacy, Community Care Rx is a vital community partner to Federation, and Dr. Maksoud is a staunch supporter of RiseWell’s mission.
left) Nicholas Vartanian, Pratibha Sabarwal, Anam Tahir, Aisha Khanum, Jessica Lepurage, Hossam Maksoud, Irien Moawad and Maggie Farag of Community Care Rx participated in the Nine & Dine Golf Outing to benefit RiseWell Community Services.
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, a moment that serves as a powerful reminder that there are steps we all must take in looking out for loved ones, the people in our community, and those who have been impacted by this leading cause of death. Suicide continues to be an urgent public health matter with nearly 50,000 people dying by suicide and 1.6 million people attempting suicide in the United States in 2022 (the most current data available).
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, a leader in this work, invites the public to join our growing movement and take action to save lives during this
awareness month and beyond. It’s time to take one big step together. Since 2002, millions of people have attended the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s OUT OF THE DARKNESS COMMUNITY WALKS in communities across the country, raising awareness and funds that go toward education programs, advocacy efforts, and scientific research that reveals how we can save more lives.
By walking with others, we find comfort in knowing we are not alone, and that we are connected through great purpose to healing and support. So join us – as parents, neighbors, family members, classmates and colleagues – at our
“It was a fantastic day at the RiseWell Nine & Dine Golf Outing!” said Dr. Maksoud. “We at Community Care Rx are proud to partner with the team at RiseWell, who work day in and day out to make a difference within the community. Their tireless efforts truly shine through, and their commitment and passion are inspiring.”
The Nine & Dine Golf Outing would not have been possible without the generous support of its sponsors, including Community Care Rx, Alcott HR, Level Line General Contracting, Trooper Foods, Advantage Painting, Maple Mechanical, Dulligan’s Do It All Landscaping, Lincoln IT, The Richman Group, Park Strategies, Ham-R-Time Contracting Inc., Cleanco Consultants, Independent Pest Elimination Inc.,
Valley Bank, Mega Contracting Group, Baltic Street Wellness Solutions, All 4’s Transportation, Top Quality Pest Control, Urban Architectural Initiatives (UAI), Barclay Damon LLP, Baker Tilly and Hanover Bank.
“We are grateful to our esteemed honoree, Dr. Maksoud, our generous sponsors, and our many loyal supporters for helping to make this year’s Nine & Dine a success,” said Philip Matcovsky, President and CEO of RiseWell. “Our golf outing continues to grow each year and provides us with a valuable opportunity to spend time with those who share our dedication to empowering individuals and families, and building a stronger, healthier community.”
About RiseWell Community Services
Based in West Babylon, RiseWell Community Services is a leading provider of cost-effective, evidence-based health, social and economic services in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Suffolk and Nassau. For more than 50 years, RiseWell has partnered with individuals, families and communities to promote wellness and health equity and to enrich quality of life for underserved adults, children and families. An agent of change in a rapidly evolving healthcare environment, RiseWell collaborates with community leaders and progressive healthcare providers to educate and motivate people to improve their health.
Photos courtesy of RiseWell Community Services
two Out of the Darkness Community Walks on Long Island, as we all take a step in the right direction: towards HOPE.
Our Out of the Darkness East End Long Island Community Walk will be held on Sunday, September 22nd, beginning at 10:00 am in Smith Point County Park in Shirley. You can find out more information and register at //www.afsp. org/longislandwalkeast.
Our Out of the Darkness Long Island Community Walk will be held on Sunday, October 27th, beginning at 10:00 am in Jones Beach Field #5 in Wantagh. You can find out more information and register at www.afsp.org/ longislandwalkwest.
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