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Compassionate Guidance for a Great Generation

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Compassionate Guidance for a Great Generation

Moving in your older years demands a unique understanding.

upon that by prioritizing patience and making you part of the journey, from showings to closing.

and making you part of the journey, from showings to closing.

If you are ready to relocate – or if you are helping a parent from a distance, contact us today and let’s begin the selling experience you deserve with the respect you’ve earned.

We are mothers, daughters and caretakers, who treat our clients like family. Our main focus is to ensure your comfort, safety and con dence. We deliver upon that by prioritizing patience and making you part of the journey, from showings to closing. If you are ready to relocate - or if you are helping a parent from a distance, contact us today and let’s begin the selling experience you deserve with the respect you’ve earned.

We deliver upon that by prioritizing patience and making you part of the journey, from showings to closing. If you are ready to relocate – or if you are helping a parent from a distance, contact us today and let’s begin the selling experience you deserve with the respect you’ve earned.

BYRON LAKE POOL COMPLEX OPENS!

Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter, members of the Town Board and Parks and Recreation Commissioner, Tom Owens and Deputy Deirdre Wahlberg greeted residents as they arrived at the newly renovated Byron Lake Pool complex.

The Historical Society Of Islip Hamlet Congratulates Their 2024 Senior Scholarship Award Winner!

Each year the Historical Society of Islip Hamlet seeks to honor one graduating senior who shares our passion for Islip’s rich history and who demonstrates this passion by pursuing local history, justice or through civic engagement.

The 2024 Senior Scholarship was presented to Kayla James. Ms.

James has engaged in a variety of civic oriented pursuits ranging from work on a local political campaign, to exploring and advocating on the issue of homelessness and the challenges it presents. One of her teachers commented that Kayla’s “dedication to civic engagement, coupled with her passion for social justice, positions her as

a future leader capable of effecting positive change within her community and beyond”.

The Historical Society of Islip Hamlet would like to extend our best wishes to Kayla as she heads to Miami University Ohio to study political science this fall. Congratulations!

- Each year the Historical

Hamlet seeks to honor one graduating senior who shares their passion for Islip’s rich history and who demonstrates this passion by pursuing local history, justice or through civic engagement. The 2024 Senior Scholarship was presented to Kayla James.

July Is National Blueberry Month

What is so special about them?

Byron Lake Pool Complex Opens!

water slide; sun shades; a concession stand and more.

"This state-of-the-art pool complex isn't just about water and slides and a lovely concession stand. It's about bringing our community together where families have fun, friends catch up and memories are made that

will last for years to come," said Islip Town Supervisor, Angie Carpenter.

Join Town officials for the Byron Lake FREE Pool Party on Thursday, July 25th from 4 pm to 6 pm. There will be a DJ, Hot Dogs, and an Ice Cream Truck! Check back for more details!

- Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter, members of the Town Board and Parks and Recreation Commissioner, Tom Owens and Deputy Deirdre Wahlberg greeted residents as they arrived at the newly renovated Byron Lake Pool complex

Well, to begin with, these berries are grown throughout a good percentage of the United States. Over 90% of all of the blueberries in the world are produced in our country, in thirtyfive states. And the nutritional value of blueberries cannot be beat by any other fruit or vegetable. Blueberries are full of antioxidants, which have been scientifically proven to help reduce the risk of certain cancers and heart disease. They are also excellent sources of vitamins A and C, as well as potassium, folic acid, and fiber. Plus, they are low in calories-one cup of berries is only about 80 calories. And were you aware that blueberries are virtually fatfree, cholesterol-free, and sodium-free?

BYRON LAKE POOL COMPLEX OPENS!

2024 SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP AWARD WINNER!

Society of Islip

The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) offers homeowners the Energy Efﬁcient Home Improvement Credit, a fantastic opportunity to save money while making your home more eco-friendly. You can claim a tax credit of up to $3,200 for qualifying energy-efﬁcient improvements installed on or after January 1, 2023.

So, what does this mean for you? In simple terms, for every dollar you spend on qualified energy-efficient improvements, you can reduce your tax liability, up to the specified limit. However, keep in mind that these upgrades must be new products and materials that meet specific energy-efficiency standards to qualify.

Exterior doors that meet applicable standards can qualify for the energy tax credit. You can claim 30% of the project cost, up to $250 per door, with a total limit of $500.

Upgrade to energy-efﬁcient windows to not only reduce your energy bills but also claim tax credits. Homeowners can receive 30% of project costs, up to $600, in tax credits.

The energy tax credit allows homeowners to recover 30% of the costs, up to $1,200, for improving home insulation. This credit can come from attic insulation, wall insulation, or exterior insulation that is placed behind the siding of your home.

If you are looking to take advantage of these tax credits, Uniﬁed Home Remodeling has Energy Star approved products and installers to ensure you get the most bang for your buck.

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Where every home sale begins with care. We prioritize the care of our mature clientele. We go the extra mile to ensure your comfort and satisfaction throughout the entire selling process. We o er specialized services tailored to your needs. From declu ering and preparing your home for the market to being present at every step of the process - from pictures to showings, inspections, appraisals, walk-thrus, and closing - we handle it all. Contact us today and let us make your selling experience a smooth and stress-free one.

Long Island’s Argyle Theatre Announces Its Upcoming 2024-25 Season: A Christmas Carol The Musical

(11/7/24 - 1/5/25)

Jersey Boys (1/23/25 - 4/6/25)

Fiddler On The Roof (4/24/25 - 6/15/25) The Music Man (7/10/25 - 8/31/25)

The New Season Begins On November 7, 2024

After a very successful 2023-24 Mainstage Season, The Argyle Theatre (Mark and Dylan Perlman, Executive Producers & Managing Partners; Evan Pappas, Artistic Director), Long Island’s largest yearround professional theatrical venue, proudly announces its upcoming season of musicals which include something for everyone,

A CHRISTMAS CAROL THE MUSICAL

(11/7/24 - 1/5/25),

JERSEY BOYS (1/23/25 - 4/6/25), FIDDLER ON THE ROOF (4/24/25 - 6/15/25), and THE MUSIC MAN (7/10/25 - 8/31/25)

“We are very proud to announce our sixth Mainstage season at The Argyle Theatre. Since opening in 2018, we have been committed to bringing Broadway to Babylon. Our next

season does just that, with a lineup of perennial favorites that are sure to provide something for everyone! We invite you to join The Argyle Family and become a season ticket holder. At The Argyle, you can always count on quality, comfort, and convenience. We look forward to seeing you soon!” – The Argyle Theatre Owners, Mark & Dylan Perlman

“After the incredible success of our fifth season, we’re thrilled to bring our audiences an

even more exciting sixth season! As an Artistic Director, it’s so gratifying to see that our audiences have grown year after year and have responded to the vision that Mark, Dylan, and I imagined for this wonderful place from Day One. Thanks to all of you who’ve been a part of making that dream come true. See you next season!” The Argyle Theatre’s Artistic Director, Evan Pappas

The upcoming season includes:

A Christmas Carol The Musical 11/7/24 - 1/5/25

Broadway heavy hitters Alan Menken (Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Little Shop of Horrors) and Lynn Ahrens (Ragtime, Seussical, Once on This Island), breathe fantastic new life into the classic tale of A Christmas Carol.

A Christmas Carol is a spectacular adaptation of Charles Dickens’ most well-known story.

Jersey Boys

1/23/25 - 4/6/25

With phenomenal music, memorable characters, and great storytelling, JERSEY BOYS follows the fascinating evolution of four blue-collar kids who became one of the greatest successes in pop music history. Winner of Best Musical at both the Tony Awards® and

Olivier Awards®, JERSEY BOYS takes you behind the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons to discover the secret of a 40-year friendship as the foursome work their way from the streets of New Jersey to the heights of stardom.

Fiddler on The Roof

4/24/25 - 6/15/25

Winner of nine Tony Awards when it debuted in 1964, Fiddler on the Roof is the brainchild of Broadway legends, Jerome Robbins and Harold Prince; songwriters, Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick; and bookwriter, Joseph Stein. Touching audiences worldwide with its humor, warmth and honesty, this universal show is a staple of the musical theatre canon. Roof’s universal theme of tradition cuts across barriers of race, class, nationality, and religion, leaving audiences crying tears of laughter, joy, and sadness.

The Music Man

7/10/25 - 8/31/25

By turns wicked, funny, warm, romantic, and touching, The Music Man is family entertainment at its best. Meredith Willson’s six-time Tony Awardwinning musical comedy has been entertaining audiences since 1957 and is a family-friendly story to be shared with every generation.

Season Tickets Packages

• Wed/Thurs Night Package ($270)

• Any Performance Package ($290)

• VIP* Wed/Thurs Night Package ($370)

• VIP* Any Performance ($390)

*The VIP option provides additional credit to The Argyle Theatre: for an extra $100, patrons receive $120 in patron credit that can be utilized for any additional tickets throughout the year, whether for additional tickets to mainstage shows, tickets to children’s theatre performances, or ny of our special events

Important Upcoming Argyle Dates:

• July 15th - Season Ticket Packages available to General Public

• July 22nd - Individual Tickets On Sale for all performances next Season

Plan ahead: For group rates, please contact Marty Rubin, Director of Sales, at Marty@ ArgyleTheatre.com.

The Argyle Theatre at Babylon Village is located at 34 West Main Street, Babylon, NY 11702

SEAL OF BILITERACY - Thirteen West Islip High School students were recently presented with the New York State Seal of Biliteracy. These students worked on researching and answering an essential question throughout the year which culminated in them making a presentation to the Seal of Biliteracy Committee in their respective languages. All of the students scored at an Intermediate High in all three modes of communication interpretive, interpersonal and presentational. Congratulations to the following students: Aneliese Ammirata, Emerson Ammirata, Cassidy Clark, Julia Gregory, Jake Guttman, Sedona Kopp, Samantha LiVecchi, Tadhg O’Sullivan-Bakshi, Markos Prokopiou, Micaela Rivas, Dante Sgambati, Daniel Von Thaden and Michael Washington. They are pictured with West Islip High School Principal Dr. Anthony Bridgeman. Photo courtesy of West Islip Union Free School District

Awards And Accolades For West Islip Science Students

Science students from Beach Street Middle School, Udall Road Middle School and West Islip High School recently were named award winners at the New York State Science and Engineering Fair.

Congratulations to the

following students:

• First place in engineering

– Andromeda Fair: Michael Washington, Daniel Von Thaden and Matt Regina in the STEM Academy at West Islip High School for their project “Comparing

the Efficiencies of the Aerospike Engine and the Bell-Shaped Engine;”

• Second place in medicine and health – Andromeda Fair: Ryan Deegan and Isabella Tussie in the Research Institute Experience class at West

AWARDS AND ACCOLADES FOR WEST ISLIP SCIENCE STUDENTSScience students from Beach Street Middle School, Udall Road Middle School and West Islip High School recently were named award winners at the New York State Science and Engineering Fair.

Islip High School for their project “Analyzing C. elegans as a Cancer Model using Infrared Microspectroscopy;”

• First place in chemistry

– Thermo Fisher Fair: Jackson Olfano and Kellan Stapleton from

Beach Street Middle School for their project “The Effect of Type of Sports Drink on the Amount of Electrolytes;”

• Third place in biology

– Thermo Fisher Fair: Amina Bajwa and Maha Aziz from Udall Road

Middle School for their project “The Effects of Different Forms of Salicylic Acid on Plant Growth.”

Photos courtesy of West Islip Union Free School District

Marinate Meats Before Grilling

Grilling is a summertime tradition, but health-conscious grillmasters may want to marinate their meats before cooking them over an open flame. Heterocyclic aromatic amines (HAAs) are compounds that can form when meats are cooked over an open flame. HAAs are suspected carcinogens, but a 2008 study published in the Journal of Food Science found that, with a few exceptions, spice-containing marinades inhibited the formation of heterocyclic amines, thus providing reduced exposure to some of the carcinogens formed during grilling.

JULY HAPPENINGS

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.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 17

4:00PM-9:00PM

WOW: WEDNESDAYS ON WELLWOOD

The Lindenhurst Chamber of Commerce and the Village of Lindenhurst presents WOW: Wednesdays on Wellwood! A fun, free block party for the whole family. Enjoy live music, local vendors and outdoor dining. Rain date: July 24. There will be a second event on August 14 from 4:00PM-9:00PM, with a rain date of August 21.Visit www. lindenhurstchamber.org for more information.

THURSDAY, JULY 18

11:00AM and 1:00PM SHED THE MEDS & NARCAN TRAINING EVENT

Narcan Training starts promptly at 11:00 a.m. inside the Fire Department. Shed The Meds runs 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 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 are sponsoring the drive thru Shed The Meds and free Narcan Training event at the West Babylon Fire Department at 126 Arnold Avenue in West Babylon. Registration is required. Call Assemblyman Durso’s ofﬁce at 516-541-4598 to reserve your seat.

THURSDAY, JULY 18

thru SUNDAY, JULY 21

Check Website For Times GREAT SOUTH BAY MUSIC FESTIVAL Shorefront Park, Patchogue

Come enjoy this music, art and cultural event, featuring over 55 performers

on 4 stages, the Great South Bay’s Artisan Market, a diverse food court, multiple beer and wine gardens and so much more. Children ages 10 and under can attend the event for free. For more information, visit greatsouthbaymusicfestival.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 20 at Brookside Park, W. Sayville 2:00PM

Saturday, July 27 at South Shore Mall, Bay Shore 6:00PM

FREE SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK

Islip Arts Council and Studio Theater of Long Island Shakespeare Troupe present "A Comedy of Errors" by William Shakespeare. This limited engagement will be performed FREE. For more information, please call 631-888-3525, or visit isliparts.org/

SATURDAY, JULY 20

10:00AM–3:00PM

THRIFT SHOP / YARD SALE

St. Patrick's Episcopal Church, 305 Carll’s Path, in Deer Park is hosting a Thrift Shop / Yard Sale. (If inclement weather, this event will be cancelled) Thrift Shop Special Event Of “Pack A Bag” ($5.00). New and gently used women’s, men’s and children’s clothing and shoes as well as home goods. Something for everyone! For more information, please call 631-242-7530 .

SUNDAY, JULY 21

10:00AM - 3:00PM

ANTIQUE & CLASSIC CAR SHOW

Sagtikos Manor, 677 West Montauk Hwy, West Bay Shore. Spend the day at Sagtikos Manor for a Classic Car Show. View over a hundred antique

cars and listen to music on the great lawn. Food available for purchase. Take a manor house tour while you are there (extra admission). Car Show admission $5 pp, children under 5 free. Show cars welcome. $15 registration fee. For more info.: info@sagtikosmanor.org or call dsubbiondo@aol.com. www. sagtikosmanor.org.

SATURDAY, JULY 27

10:00AM-2:00PM FREE CHILD ID CARD PROGRAM Nassau County Residents Only New York State Assemblyman Michael Durso, in partnership with Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Nassau County Legislator James Kennedy, and the Nassau County District Attorney’s Ofﬁce, is holding a FREE Operation Safe Child ID Card Program at Marjorie Post Pool in Massapequa. The program is free and open to Nassau County residents only. The ID cards will be produced on site and available in minutes. No appointment is necessary. For more information, please contact Assemblyman Durso’s district ofﬁce at 516-541-4598.

SUNDAY, JULY 28

3:30 PM

AFTERNOON AT THE RACES

Brumidi Lodge, 2075 Deer Park Avenue in Deer Park is hosting an Afternoon At The Races. Adults $15, Ages 4 to 12 $10, Ages 3 and under are Free. Buffet Style Dinner, Beverage, Dessert and Coffee. Cash Bar. Rafﬂes. For more information, please call Marian at 631- 332-9775 or Anita at 631-422-6914 to reserve your spot!

A Summertime Cold

Despite what people may believe, colds are not exclusive to the cold weather months and early spring. Although a person is more likely to catch a cold during the winter, it’s still possible to get a cold in the summer. During colder months, people tend to stay indoors in close proximity to others. That can make it easier for contagious cold viruses to spread. In addition, during the winter, the air is cold and dry, and these conditions are hospitable to cold viruses. In the summer, humidity can impede the common cold’s easy spread, but air conditioning units with recirculated air can reverse the protective nature of this humidity. Even though people may spend more time outdoors during the summer, on especially hot days they may retreat indoors to cool off. That’s when cold viruses can thrive. Symptoms of summer colds aren’t different from winter colds. However, the heat and humidity of the summer months can make a person feel miserable. Also, when cold symptoms keep people from fun summertime activities, it can seem more impactful than suffering in winter when there’s not much to do.

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Volunteer Opportunities For Recent Grads

During the months between graduating high school and beginning college, or between getting a university degree and entering the workforce, graduates may want to explore the personal growth that comes from volunteerism.

Volunteering provides various benefits. Some of these rewards include networking with an entirely different group of people. Volunteering also can help a person realize greater happiness by doing selfless acts for others, while they also can help one to realize a new passion. In the future, volunteering with an organization also may help with a student’s job search.

There are many arenas where young people can focus their volunteer efforts. Here are some ideas.

• Animal shelter: Animal shelters rely on volunteers to help with their operations. They can be a good fit for anyone with

a passion for animals and animal rights activism.

• Public service sectors: AmeriCorp and Peace Corps have scores of opportunities for volunteers. AmeriCorp focuses on domestic issues, while the PeaceCorp is a branch of the U.S. government that engages volunteers in international service work. Community involvement, health care, agriculture, homelessness, and combatting hunger are top priorities for these organizations.

• English as a second language: Volunteers can spend time abroad teaching English to students. Others may want to volunteer domestically by helping non-Englishspeaking individuals improve their language skills.

• Community government: A person may choose to sit on the board of a school, a neighborhood housing association, or even explore volunteerism with a

township municipal office. This will provide valuable hands-on experience and may help one lend a voice to issues that affect his or her living situation.

• Religious groups: Churches, synagogues and mosques may have volunteer opportunities focused on community outreach or programs affiliated with local nonprofits.

• Conservation groups: Volunteers can work on conservation projects across the country. From wildlife management to trail restoration to invasive species eradication, there are a wide variety of conservationbased volunteering opportunities.

• Tutoring: Graduates can volunteer to tutor students in local schools or overseas. Volunteerism can fill gap years or add to résumés for recent graduates.