According to the National Autism Association, autism is a bio-neurological developmental disability that affects the normal development of the brain in various areas. Those areas include social interaction, communication skills and cognitive function. Autism generally appears before a child reaches his or her third birthday, and the NAA notes it is diagnosed four times as often in boys than it is in girls. Roughly 40 percent of children with autism do not speak, but parents whose children speak between the ages of
12 and 18 months should know that such youngsters can still ultimately be diagnosed with autism. In such instances, the NAA notes that children lose the words they previously learned. Incidences of autism appear to be on the rise, though the reasons for that remain unclear. According to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the prevalence of autism had risen to one in every 59 children by 2018. That’s twice as great as the rate in 2004, when the CDC reported one in 125 children were diagnosed with autism.
EXOTIC WAREHOUSE
Giving Tuesday comes on the heels of the busiest shopping days of the year. Celebrated annually on the Tuesday after Thanksiving, Giving Tuesday began simply to encourage people to do good.
Those who would like to harness the spirit of charitable giving can explore giving back to these local nonprofit organizations on Giving Tuesday or anytime throughout the year.
Special thanks to our sponsor, Mark Grossman Public Relations.
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First Annual Stuff The Pantry Celebration
The Long Island Coalition for the Homeless (LICH), a 40-year-old nonprofit serving unsheltered, unhoused, and at-risk people in Nassau and Suffolk counties, is looking to stock up on nonperishable food items and toiletries for distribution at their LICH Free Boutique and Pantry located in Amityville, NY. The organization is hosting their first annual Stuff the Pantry Celebration on Saturday, November 23 from 10 AM - 1 PM.
This free family friendly event will have a craft for kids, pictures with the LICH turkey mascot, and light refreshments. Attendees are encouraged to bring non-perishable food and toiletry items, such as canned vegetables, pasta, rice, toothbrushes, deodorant and household cleaning supplies. All items will be distributed to those in need right here on Long Island. In a hurry? Not a problem. Their location has a drive-up warehouse, allowing you to drop off your items quickly and conveniently.
Event location:
Long Island Coalition for the Homeless/Amityville Community Resource Center 600 Albany Avenue, Amyville, NY 11701 For more information, please visit www.addressthehomeless.org.
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West Babylon Public Library
211 Route 109 West Babylon (631) 669-5445
www.wbpl.us
Nancy Evans, Director
SENIOR ADVOCATE
Thursday, November 21, 10 am-12 pm IN PERSON
A Suffolk County Office for the Aging representative will be here to help with Medicaid, Senior ID Cards, food stamps & more. Patrons will be helped on a first come, first served basis.
LET’S TALK ABOUT BOOKS
Thursday, November 21, 1:30-3:30 pm IN PERSON WBA40
Join the West Babylon Literary Club to meet and discuss a novel. This month’s book is Beautiful Little Fools by Jillian Cantor. Copies of the novel are available at the Circulation Desk upon registration or for download via Libby.
THANKSGIVING APPETIZERS
Thursday, November 21, 7-8:30 pm IN PERSON WBA605
Join Librarian Jackie and enjoy a traditional cheese ball with crackers; muhammara, a Middle Eastern roasted red pepper dip; and tapenade, an olive and caper spread.
EMPIRE DEFENSIVE DRIVING
Saturday, November 23, 10 am – 4 pm IN PERSON WBA317
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.
BOOKS & BITES BOOK GROUP
Monday, November 25, 7-8 pm
WBA50 VIRTUAL
Join us for a Zoom book discussion. This month’s book is No Two Persons by Erica Bauermeister. Copies of the novel are available at the Circulation desk upon registration or for download via Libby.
YOGA
Wednesdays: December 4-18, 6-7 pm
WBA400 IN PERSON
Join us for this monthly yoga series. Non-refundable/ transferable fee for the 3-week December sessions: $6.
ZUMBA
Fridays: December 6-27 10:15-11:15 am
WBA410 IN PERSON
Join us for this monthly Zumba series. Non-refundable/ transferable fee for the 4-week December sessions: $8.
PAINT NIGHT: DECEMBER VIBES
Monday, December 9, 6:45-8:30 pm
WBA105 IN PERSON
Join Kathy Reccardi and paint your very own masterpiece. Non-refundable/transferable materials fee: $5.
NEW BEGINNINGS
Tuesday, December 10, 7-8:30 pm
WBA202 IN PERSON
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 ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE
Wednesday, December 11 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.
External Diploma Program
The National External Diploma Program offers adults 21 and over, the opportunity to receive credit for their life experiences, and earn a high school equivalency diploma without the challenge of taking lengthy timed examinations. NEDP, is a competency based
program for students who are unable to attend classes or who prefer to work at home. Successful candidates for NEDP include former ESL students, students who have been out of school for prolonged periods of time, or students who fare better without the structure of tests.
This program is an alternative to other programs. Anyone interested should call Western Suffolk BOCES to meet with a counselor. Call 667-6000, Ext. 327 to register.
Thanks to the incredible generosity from dozens of donors, this year’s Food Drive for St. Vincent de Paul was a great success! Together, we collected hundreds of pounds of food, which will help provide meals for local families in need. This success is all due to the kindness of our community. Your contributions mean so much, and I’m proud to see us come together for our fellow Lindenhurst residents.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
JoAnn Cilla (left) and Valerie Baxter (right), President of the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry.
