Babylon Village Book Battle Team
Librarian Catherine Frank coached a team “The Braintrust” to represent Babylon Public Library at the Suffolk County Book Battle. Students read books and met weekly over the summer to prepare for the battle. Out of 29 libraries, they came in 5th. Most importantly, they supported each other and were successful. They had so much fun that the students coordinated presenting their trophy to Ms. Catherine Frank for being such an amazing coach! From left to right: Dominic Davila, Juliet Gimberlein, Kelsea O’Hara, Lilly Murphy, Leah Skarulis, Elliott Brunjes, Ciara Weisbecker, Ms. Catherine Frank, and Caleb Gonzalez
West Babylon Public Library
211 Route 109 West Babylon (631) 669-5445
www.wbpl.us
Nancy Evans, Director ***
PAINT NIGHT
Monday, November 4, 6:45-8:30 pm
IN PERSON WBA139
Join Kathy Reccardi and paint your very own masterpiece. Non-refundable/transferable materials fee: $5.
ENGLISH: BEGINNERS
Tuesdays, November 5 & 19, 6:15-7:15 pm
IN PERSON WBA200
Join us for this monthly class to help enhance your English language skills.
MEDITERRANEAN FAVORITES
Tuesday, November 5, 7-8:30 pm
IN PERSON WBA606
Join Chef Naela and learn to make some Mediterranean favorites.
YOGA
Wednesdays: November 6-20, 6-7 pm
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Join us for this monthly yoga series. Non-refundable/ transferable fee for the 3-week November sessions: $6.
SMARTER SOCIAL SECURITY
Thursday, November 7, 7-8 pm
IN PERSON WBA 215
Daniel G. Mazzola, CFA, CPA will give a broad overview of the Social Security program as it relates to retirees and their beneficiaries while emphasizing spousal benefits. In addition, learn how married couples can optimize their collective payouts using two simple strategies.
ZUMBA
Fridays: November 1-29 10:15-11:15 am
IN PERSON WBA417
Join us for this monthly Zumba series. Nonrefundable/ transferable fee
for the 5-week November sessions: $10.
NEW BEGINNINGS
Tuesday, November 12, 7-8:30 pm
IN PERSON WBA216
Join the conversation or just come and listen when Social Worker, Marla Matthews, facilitates this discussion, social and support group meetup. If you are divorced, widowed, single, or an empty nester age 50+ who would like a new beginning, come and be inspired to make new friends, network and learn new skills towards reinventing yourself.
MEDICAID
Wednesday, November 13, 10 am-2 pm IN PERSON
The Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council will have 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.
FRIDAY FLICKS
Fridays: November 1 & 15, Begins 1 pm, WBA720 IN PERSON
Join us for a relaxing afternoon movie! November 1 – Ordinary Angels (PG) November 15 – My Cousin Vinny (R)
NOVEMBER HAPPENINGS
THROUGH OCT. 31st
2:30PM-6:30 PM PUMPKIN PATCH
A Giant Pumpkin Patch at St. Thomas of Canterbury Episcopal Church, 29 Brooksite Drive, in Smithtown. Many unique and regular pumpkins, all sizes. for more informtion, please see website: https://www.sthomasofcanterbury. net, or call 631-265-4520.
SATURDAY, NOV. 2nd
10:00AM-4:00PM
CRAFT AND VENDOR FAIR
AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary 18 will be having a craft and vendor fair. 50/50 ~ Raffes ~ Cake Sale. Admission is Free ~INSIDE EVENT~ Amvets Post #18, 141 Carleton Ave. in East Islip. For more information or to request a space please contact: Gloria Morck 631-277-9842, cell 516-885-1410 email gcm42@aol.com
SATURDAY, NOV. 2nd
12:00AM-5:00PM
SUNDAY, NOV. 3rd
9:00AM-3:45PM
LONG ISLAND
CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW
Starkie Bros. Garden Center , 721 Main Street in Farmingdale will again be the site of the Long Island Chrysanthemum Show. Awards presentation will begin at 3:45 pm. Some blooms will be available to the public for a small donation to the Long Island Chrysanthemum Society. For more information, please visit: www.limums.org, or call John Capobianco 516-263-2717
HOLIDAYS
3rd - Daylight Savings Time Ends
5th - Election Day
11th - Veterans Day
28th - Thanksgiving
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 x275 or send events to editorial@longislandmediagroup.com
SUNDAY, NOV. 3rd
12:00AM-5:00PM
PSYCHIC & HOLISTIC WELLNESS EVENT
Free Admission. Fire Island Vines 17 E. Main Street in Bayshore. 6 of LI finest Psychics, 12 Holistic Wellness Vendors and Healers. Food and Beverages available for purchase. For more information, please call Diane 516-639-6903 Empowered Path Expos.
THURSDAY, NOV. 7th
7:00PM
LINDENHURST
EVENING HOMEMAKERS GROUP
Join Lindenhurst Evening Homemakers Group at the North Amityville Senior Center 48 Cedar Rd. in Amityville (off of New Hwy.) Open to all 18 years old & up. New members should arrive 15 min. early. For more information, please call Lisa LeBrie at 516-413-7467
SATURDAY, NOV. 9th
10:00AM-3:00PM
VETERAN'S BENEFITS SYMPOSIUM
Sgt . John Sardiello Post 1634 of the American Legion, 10 Bruce Street in West Babylon. Breakfast & Lunch Served. Open to all veterans and/or their families seeking information and services. Need Information, call 631-669-3931, secretary.post1634@ gmail.com
SUNDAY, NOV. 10th
9:00AM-2:00PM
OPERATION ENDURING CARE
BENEFIT CAR SHOW
Hosted by the Centurion Cruisers
Car Club and American legion Post 1244 Greenlawn - Remembering our Veterans. Walt Whitman High School 301 West Hills Road in Huntington Station. They are collecting donations to benefit in-patients and Community living Centers at the Northport V.A. Hospital, United Beacon House shelter and other transition and rehabilitation programs. For more info contact: Hank 516-650-9095 or Charlie 917-337-2234
SATURDAY, NOV. 16th
9:00AM-11:00AM
SANTAPOGUE CREEK DEFENDER CLEAN UP Santapogue Creek Defender Clean Up/West Babylon in collaboration with Babylon Rotary. Meet up is in old K-mart parking lot, Montauk Highway (across from Aldi). Gloves and bags to be provided. Please wear weather appropriate clothing. Volunteer here https:// savethegreatsouthbay.org/ volunteer/
10:00AM-1:30PM WANTAGH KIWANIS FOOD DRIVE HUNGER affects people in EVERY community of ALL ages throughout the YEAR. Please join us at the King Kullen on Wantagh Ave. in Wantagh. Locally Benefitting: St. Francis Food Pantry & St. Jude Episcopal Food Pantry - Wantagh. For more information, please call Marlena Schein 516-297-2772
Antipasto Choose One
• Traditional Antipasto Platter
• Mozzarella Caprese Platter
First Course Choose One
• Penne Alla Vodka
• Baked Ziti
• Stuffed Shells
• Cavatelli Calabrese
• Lasagna (Meat or Cheese)
• Manicotti
Cornbread Stuffing Choose One
• Crisp Apple & Sausage Meat
• Sauteed Spinach, Onions & Pancetta
•
*Carved
Vegetable Choose Two
• String Bean Casserole
• Candied Sweet Potatoes
• Mashed Potatoes
• Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts
• String Bean Almondine
Dessert Choose one
• Homemade Pumpkin Pie or Apple Pie
• Fresh Cut Fruit Bowl
EXOTIC WAREHOUSE
PSEG Long Island is reminding customers that balloons released into the air can become entangled in overhead electric equipment and cause a host of problems.
“Safety is PSEG Long Island’s No. 1 priority. That’s why we’re cautioning customers to please hold
onto their metallic balloons,” said John O’Connell, PSEG Long Island’s vice president of Transmission and Distribution Operations.
“Though they’re festive, fun and look nice, we want the public to be aware that metallic balloons also conduct electricity. If they
Hold On To That Balloon!
get loose and come into contact with a power line or other electrical equipment, that could lead to power outages, fire and, possibly, injuries.”
To mitigate these risks, PSEG Long Island encourages the public to follow these safety
guidelines:
• Metallic balloons and other decorations should be kept clear of overhead power lines and equipment, and never purposely released into the air.
• All balloons with helium should be secured to weights that prevent them from
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floating away.
• To properly dispose of a Mylar balloon, safely puncture it in several places to release the helium, and discard it in the trash.
• NEVER touch a power line. Do not attempt to retrieve a balloon, toy or anything caught in an
overhead power line. Report it by contacting PSEG Long Island at 800-490-0075 so a specially trained crew can safely address the issue.
To see a video of metallic balloons coming into contact with electrical wires, visit https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=jxgGYDccsQ4
BUYING? SEL LING? RENT ING?
Place your ad in the Classi fieds 631 -2 26-2636 Ext. 27 6
GET YOUR AD NOTICED!
Call Our Classified Dept. 631-226-2636 press “2”
TO place an ad in the CLASSIFIED section, call 631-226-2636, press “2”
A sales representative will be happy to assist you
TO place an ad in the CLASSIFIED section, call 631-226-2636, press “2” A sales representative will be happy to assist you
HAVE AN APARTMENT TO RENT?
Place your ad in our Classifieds 631 -2 26- 2636 Ex t. 276
BUYING? SELLING? RENTING?
Place your ad in the Classifieds 631 -2 26-2636, Ext. 276
THE power of CLASSIFIED!
TO place an ad in the CLASSIFIED section, call 631-226-2636, press “2” A sales representative will be happy to assist you
TO place an ad in the CLASSIFIED section, call 631-226-2636, press “2”
A sales representative will be happy to assist you
TO place an ad in the CLASSIFIED section, call 631-226-2636, press “2”
A sales representative will be happy to assist you
TO place an ad in the CLASSIFIED section, call 631-226-2636, press “2”
A sales representative will be happy to assist you
THE power of CLASSIFIED!
TO place an ad in the CLASSIFIED section, call 631-226-2636, press “2” A sales representative will be happy to assist you
POWER WASHING
The Value Of Repeat Customers
Small business owners no doubt recognize the value of repeat customers, but few may recognize just how valuable such customers can be to their bottom lines. A study from researchers at Harvard Business School found that a customer’s eighth purchase was an average of 80 percent
higher than his or her first purchase. In addition, a survey from the strategic planning, marketing and sales consultants Altfeld, Inc. found
that the probability of selling to an existing customer is between 60 and 70 percent, while that probability shrinks to as low as 5 percent for new customers. Customer retention strategies like offering superior customer service and seeking input from customers can help small businesses
generate more repeat customers, which can greatly improve their chances for long-term success.
The Martial Arts Training Center Beach Cleanup Project
On Saturday, September 21st,
a
cleanup
students from The Martial Arts Training Center ventured over to Cedar Beach to assist the Town of Babylon in
beach
project. Armed with gloves, trash bags, and a strong sense of community, students toured the shoreline and collected a bunch of litter and debris. Students learned that small acts do indeed make a big impact in restoring the beach’s beauty. We thank the Town of Babylon for teaching our students the value of community service.
Six Things You Might Not Know About Halloween…
JOANN CILLA BROKER/OWNER
203 E. Montauk Hwy.
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
Office: 631-539-6000
Cell: 516-429-1911 joann@joanncillarealestate.com www.joanncillarealestate.com
1. Halloween is Over 2,000 Years Old! Halloween traces back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, celebrated on October 31st. It marked the end of the harvest and the beginning of the darker half of the year. The Celts believed that on this night, the boundary between the living and the dead became blurred, allowing spirits to roam the earth.
2. Orange and Black are Halloween Colors for a Reason. The iconic colors of Halloween have speci c meanings: orange represents the fall harvest and warmth, while black symbolizes the coming of winter’s darkness and the death of the growing season.
3. Trick-or-Treating Began as ‘Souling.’ During the Middle Ages, people practiced “souling,” going door to door offering prayers for the dead in exchange for soul cakes. This tradition eventually evolved into modern-day trick-or-treating.
4. Americans Spend Over $3 Billion on Halloween Candy. Halloween is big business, and candy is the star of the show! Each year, Americans collectively spend billions on sweet treats, with chocolate being the top choice. The most popular candies include Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, Snickers, and M&M’s.
5. Haunted Houses Were Created as a Response to Mischief. In the early 20th century, Halloween pranks got out of hand, with property damage and vandalism becoming a real problem. To keep kids out of trouble, communities began organizing haunted houses and other spooky events, giving them a safe and fun outlet for their Halloween energy.
6. Halloween was Once Banned in America! In the 19th century, due to its pagan origins and wild celebrations, many communities in the U.S. banned Halloween altogether. It wasn’t until the early 20th century, when it became more family-friendly and less about ghosts and spirits, that Halloween made a comeback as a national celebration.
Happy Halloween! Have fun and be safe.
