During the third week of the Summer Investigations elementary program at West Islip Union Free School District, students focused on the world of fantastic fiction, fairytales and folktales. During their time in the library, students listened to stories and researched different authors. They
also read different fairytales throughout the week in their classrooms and discussed fractured fairytales that feature humor and surprise endings.
In another investigation at the STEM lab, students learned about repurposing and recycling using crayons. They discussed properties and states of matter, and conducted an experiment using broken crayon pieces. They witnessed crayons changing from a solid to a liquid when heated in the Crayola Melt and Mold Factory and then back to a solid when cooled. They put their rayons in a mold to create rings and different shapes.
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SUNY Potsdam Students Named To President’s List
The State University of New York at Potsdam recently named 727 students to the President’s List, in recognition of their academic excellence in the Spring 2024 semester. The SUNY Potsdam students were honored for earning top marks by President Dr. Suzanne Smith. To achieve the honor of being on the President’s List, each student must have satisfactorily completed
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12 numerically-graded semester hours, with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.
The students included:
• Michael Anderson of Lindenhurst, NY, whose major is Middle/ Secondary Mathematics Education
• Kaitlyn Cavallo of Farmingdale, NY, whose major is Music Education
• Shannon Frank of Seaford, NY, whose major is Music Education
• Rosalind Hoffman of Massapequa, NY, whose major is Music Education
• Catherine Keach of Bay Shore, NY, whose major is Music Education
• Maggie King of East Islip, NY, whose major is Music Education
• Matthew Lannigan of East Islip, NY, whose major is Music Education
• Dylan Maebert of Farmingdale, NY, whose major is Music Education
• Ryan Mahlmeister of Massapequa, NY, whose major is Business Administration
• Gabriella Maresco of Massapequa, NY, whose major is Music Education
• Simone McPartling of West Babylon, NY, whose major is Music Education
• Luke Miller of Farmingdale, NY, whose major is Music Business
• Justin Mossey of Amity Harbor, NY, whose major is Computer Science
• Sophia Randazzo of West Islip, NY, whose major is
Music Education
• Kennedy Royal of West Babylon, NY, whose major is Music Business
• Samantha Wider of Seaford, NY, whose major is Psychology
About SUNY Potsdam: Founded in 1816, The State University of New York at Potsdam is one of America’s first 50 colleges -- and the oldest institution within SUNY. Now in its third century, SUNY Potsdam is distinguished by a legacy of pioneering programs and educational excellence. The College currently enrolls approximately 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students. Home to the world-renowned Crane School of Music, SUNY Potsdam is known for its challenging liberal arts and sciences core, distinction in teacher training and culture of creativity. To learn more, visit www.potsdam.edu.
AUGUST HAPPENINGS
SATURDAY & SUNDAY
AUGUST 3 & 4
11:00AM-8:00PM
JONES BEACH
95TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce the Jones Beach 95th Anniversary Celebration, a two-day celebration. This event will be held near the East Bathhouse and Central Mall. For more information, visit parks.ny.gov, download the free NY State Parks Explorer app or call 518-474-0456.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 6
7:00PM
REPUBLIC AIRPORT COMMISSION (RAC) MEETING
Due to a scheduling conflict, the Republic Airport Commission (RAC) meeting that was to be held on Tuesday August 13th, has been re-scheduled for Tuesday, August 6th at 7:00pm. The meeting will take place at: Republic Airport Main Terminal 7150 Republic Airport, Room 201, Farmingdale. For the latest RAC meeting information, please visit www.republicairport.net .
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
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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, call 631-888-3525, Isliparts.org
SATURDAY & SUNDAY AUGUST 10 & 11
Saturday 1OAM-9:30PM
Sunday 10AM-5PM
PAUMANAUKE POW WOW
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.
Northwell At Jones Beach Theater Kicks Off 2024 Summer Concert Season After Massive Two-Year Renovation
After undergoing a massive renovation, Northwell at Jones Beach Theater is now open for the 2024 summer concert season. The modernization of the venue is the largest investment in the theater’s history, preserving this iconic location for generations to come and solidifying its status as a bucketlist destination for concertgoers.
Thanks to a partnership between New York State Parks and Live Nation, the multiyear project seamlessly integrates a robust series of improvements and upgrades into the theater’s original design.
The reopening of the landmark venue is the culmination of three years of planning and nearly two years of construction, resulting in a refreshed and reenergized Jones Beach Theater.
The venue is ready for the season due to
the hard work of 1,850 local construction professionals, 95% of whom are Long Islanders. These dedicated professionals worked over 245,000 hours to complete the renovation.
Enhanced Fan Experience
A grand new entry makes it easier than ever for guests to enter the venue. Once inside, guests are greeted by a spacious plaza that is nearly the size of a football field. This vibrant new plaza features unique food and beverage offerings and ample space to sit down, relax, and take in the bay breeze before the show.
To ensure fans enjoy as much of the show as possible and spend less time in lines, the venue has added 20% more restrooms and 30% more food and beverage outlets. To improve the experience inside the theater, over 7,000 seats have been upgraded and new premium seating experiences have been
MASSIVE RENOVATIONS COMPLETED AT JONES BEACH THEATER
After undergoing a massive renovation, Northwell at Jones Beach Theater is now open for the 2024 summer concert season. Thanks to a partnership between New York State Parks and Live Nation, the multi-year project seamlessly integrates a robust series of improvements and upgrades. The reopening of the landmark venue is the culmination of three years of planning and nearly two years of construction, resulting in a refreshed and reenergized Jones Beach Theater.
added. New state-of-theart LED screens have been mounted on both sides of the stage to provide all fans with an enhanced view of the performance.
Expanded Seaside VIP Club
The entire premium
experience at Jones Beach Theater has been reimagined. Upon arrival at the CITI VIP Club, guests can choose from multiple locations to relax and take in the 280-degree views of Zach’s Bay. Guests will
enjoy unique food and beverage offerings within the club and will be able to order an incredible spread ahead of the show, so the party starts right upon their arrival.
Upgraded Backstage and Beach for Artists & Crew
The transformation of Northwell at Jones Beach Theater even extends the experience of visiting artists and their crew.
As they arrive early in the morning and step off their tour buses, they will be greeted by an exclusive beach they can use throughout their stay. This private beach, serviced by a dedicated Jones Beach lifeguard, includes hammocks, Adirondack chairs, paddle boats, and more.
Over the years, millions of locals and tourists have spent evenings under the stars enjoying music on the water at Northwell at Jones Beach Theater. Originally opened in 1952, the venue was built on the site of Zach’s Bay Stadium, an outdoor entertainment venue that hosted water circuses, boat races, and musicals. Over the decades, the theater has evolved, marking significant milestones such as the first rock concert by Blue Oyster Cult in 1978 and a permanent shift to concerts initiated by an Eric Clapton show in 1983. Known for its stunning seaside location and worldclass performances, Northwell at Jones Beach Theater has hosted numerous legendary artists, including Sting, Smashing Pumpkins, Ariana Grande, Prince, Foo Fighters, Chris Stapleton, Kendrick Lamar, Van Halen, Lauryn Hill, and Stevie Nicks. After a great season kick off with the Outlaw Music Festival, this summer’s lineup promises many exciting performances including Pitbull, Dave Matthews Band, Maroon 5, Alanis Morissette, Jason Aldean, Imagine Dragons, Santana, Counting Crows, New Kids on the Block, Hootie & the Blowfish, and more. The newly renovated venue is also the perfect destination for special events, private events, company picnics and community celebrations.
Connecting Our Community
CHILDREN
FOR KIDS ENTERING GR. 1-6: READ A MINIMUM OF 6 HOURS TO COMPLETE THE CHALLENGE.
FOR KIDS ENTERING GR. K & YOUNGER: READ A MINIMUM OF 24 BOOKS TOGETHER TO FINISH. ENDS AUGUST 16
TEENS ADULTS
FOR TEENS ENTERING GR. 7-12. REVIEW UP TO 8 BOOKS, EBOOKS, AUDIOBOOKS, OR GRAPHIC NOVELSEARN A CHANCE TO WIN SOME AWESOME PRIZES LIKE A GIFT CARD TO BABYLON BURGER BAR, A MINI PHOTO PRINTER, ADVENTURELAND TICKETS, & MORE! ENDS AUGUST 17
Friday, August 9 10am-8pm
We will be putting a temporary hold on accepting donations until AUGUST 19 to allow our volunteers some time to process our current inventory. Anote from . Thank you so much for generously donating books to the library! Thank you for your understanding and support! The Friends West Islip Public Library of
READ UP TO 8 BOOKS, FILL OUT A REVIEW FOR EACH BOOK, TURN IT IN AT THE REFERENCE DESK, AND RECEIVE A RAFFLE TICKET TO ENTER OUR GIFT CARD PRIZES! ENDS AUGUST 17 check out our little free libraries around town! maintained by the Friends of the west islip library.
Casamento Park keith lane park & west islip beach ’ s little free library (not pictured).
CHILDRENS PROGRAMS
Registration for August programs is open!
SUMMER SOLSTICE LANTERNS
Entering Grades 1 - 3 · WIJ057
Thursday, August 1 @ 11:00 AM or 12 Noon
Illuminate these summer nights with your very own unique, colorful summer lantern!
MIXED MEDIA FLAMINGO
Entering Grades 1 - 3 WIJ060
Wednesday, August 7 @ 4:15 or 5:30 PM
Turn an ordinary flamingo into a work of art, using some out-of-the-ordinary supplies
I AM YOGA
Entering Grades 4 - 6 WIJ094
Tuesday, August 20 @ 6:30 PM
Yoga has the power of transformation Come strengthen your body, calm your minds, and see what else is possible
DROP-IN AND CRAFT
ALL AGES Friday, August 23 @ 1 PM
Lazy days of summer are upon us and what better way to enjoy them than with some relaxing crafts in the Children’s Room? Stop in on the dates listed to take part in some crafting fun! Crafts will be available until supplies run out
ADULT PROGRAMS
TEEN PROGRAMS
Registration for August programs opens on Thursday, August 1 at 10am
SAFETY TRIVIA
Thursday, August 8 @ 4 PM | WIYA 800
Come and test your knowledge of multiple safety topics! Get a prize for every correct answer Teens will receive one hour of community service for attending WI Teen Residents only
SUMMER LOVIN’ UP-DO
Wednesday, August 21 @ 6 PM (YOUTUBE)
Keep your hair out of your face and achieve the perfect bun with this summer lovin' up-do! Slick it back or toss it up, this versatile bun is perfect for all summer occasions! No registration required
PARENT VS TEEN CANDY ART
Monday, August 26 @ 7 PM | WIYA 813
Battle it out with your parent and create awesome art using candy! Prizes (and bragging rights) awarded to the winner Please note that this program may contain allergens including nuts, dairy, gluten, eggs, flour + more WI Teen Residents Only
WRITE A GREAT COLLEGE APPLICATION ESSAY
Wednesday, August 28 @ 7 PM | WIYA 820 (ZOOM)
Join us on Zoom for this workshop with Dr Padurano of Crimson Coaching that will walk you through the ins and outs of how to write the best college essay! Parents encouraged to attend
Registration for August programs opens on Thursday, August 1 at 10am
ER BIRDS OF LONG ISLAND
ay, August 13: 7 PM | WIA 214
s, sandpipers, plovers and more! The ance of water around Long Island also
ts an abundance of birds that need water to thrive Long Island birder Dianne Taggart will show photos of these beautiful birds and share some fun facts that make them so interesting
HOW TO MAKE A PODCAST
Wednesday, August 14: 7 PM | WIA 224
IIt seems like everyone has a podcast now Join us in learning how to make one for yourself and have your voice heard
DESIGNING A HOME YOU LOVE
Thursday, August 15: 7 PM | WIA 215
Join Designer Natasha Quaranto of Shelter Group to learn how to design a timeless, functional and beautiful space for you and your family
WEDNESDAY MOVIE AT THE LIBRARY
Wednesday, August 21: 6:30 PM
Summertime (1955)
An older, unmarried secretary travels to Venice for her dream vacation Starring: Katharine Hepburn, Rossano Brazzi
CONCERT AT THE LIBRARY
THURSDAY, AUGUST 22: 7 PM | WIA 250
Come on down for a groovin’ night of music with Just Sixties band, a long running tribute band since 1982 You’ll hear authentic renditions of timeless classics to sing along to
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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 allscouts 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#/
Suffolk Legislator Tom Donnelly (D-Deer Park) is pleased to inform Islip residents about the local Suffolk County Office for the Aging Summer 2024 Senior Advocate Schedule. Senior advocates are County representatives who come out into the community and assist seniors with information gathering, completion of eligibility or recertification applications and referrals to appropriate community agencies.
Islip Summer Senior Advocate Schedule
“It is so important for us to provide our senior citizens with the assistance and information they need in ways that are most convenient to them. These visits allow our seniors to connect with our County’s senior advocates right in their own communities,” said Legislator Donnelly. “I hope all those interested in the services that the Suffolk County Office for the Aging provides will take advantage of this opportunity.”
This summer, Senior
Advocates will be visiting the following locations in the Town of Islip:
• Bay Shore Library, 1 S. Country Road, Brightwaters: Friday, September 20, 10 am – 12 pm
• Bishop McGann Housing, 200 Bishop McGann Drive, Central Islip: Mondays, August 26 & September 30, 10 am – 12 pm
• Brentwood Senior Nutrition, 16 Second Avenue, Brentwood:
Mondays, August 19 & September 23, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
• Connetquot Library, 760 Ocean Avenue, Bohemia: Thursday, September 12, 10 am – 12 pm
• East Islip Library, 381 E. Main Street, East Islip: Monday, August 12, 10 am – 12 pm
• Islip Library, 71 Monell Avenue, Islip: Monday September 16, 10 am – 12 pm
• St. Anne’s Gardens, 80100 2nd Avenue, Brentwood:
Friday, August 2, 8:30 –11 am
Advocates assist with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP – formerly known as food stamps), Medicare Savings Program and Heating Emergency Assistance Program (HEAP) applications. They also can provide information on Medicare, answer questions and make recommendations and referrals. For more information about available
services or directions to any of these locations, please call the Suffolk County Office for the Aging at (631) 853-8200.
“For more than three decades, the Suffolk County Office for the Aging has been providing full and troublefree access to critical services,” Donnelly said. “I am glad to see their great professional community outreach program continue and hope that every senior resident will make full use of it.”
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Jones Beach 95th Anniversary Celebration
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce the Jones Beach 95th Anniversary Celebration, a two-day celebration happening Saturday, August 3 and Sunday, August 4, 2024 from 11:00am to 8:00pm. This event will be held near the East Bathhouse and Central Mall.
The Jones Beach 95th Anniversary Celebration will feature family friendly entertainment and education throughout the two days. Family friendly magic shows will be performed by Adrenaline Entertainment on 8/3 and Magic of Amore on 8/4. Jester Jim will entertain guests with a roaming juggling act to be seen throughout the boardwalk. Face painting will be available for children provided by Adrenaline Entertainment. Lawn games for all to enjoy will be set up and an inflatable slide and inflatable obstacle course will be available for children to enjoy. Jones Beach “Through the Decades” displays will be available for guests to read, view, and learn about the rich 95-year history of Jones Beach State Park.
Corporate sponsorship booths include Cox Media Long Island [106.1 WBLI / 102.3 WBAB] and AARP.
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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, at 7:00 pm. The ceremony will be held at YES Community Counseling Center’s Levittown office located at
152 Center Lane.
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation oversees more than 250 parks, historic sites, recreational trails, golf courses, boat launches and more, which saw a record 84 million visits in 2023. For more information on any of these recreation areas, visit parks.ny.gov, download the free NY State Parks Explorer app or call 518.474.0456. Join us in celebrating our Centennial throughout 2024, and connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter) and the OPRHP Blog.
Family members are invited to bring a small framed photo of their loved one for a candle lighting ceremony. This event provides a safe space for our community to remember loved ones for who they were. Let’s come together to honor their lives.
Please see the attached flyer for registration link and QR code. For more information, contact Kathleen Coletta, LCSW (516) 799-3203 x127 or email at kcoletta@ yesccc.org
