August 21, 2024 West Islip

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South Bay's Neighbor

Suffolk

REGISTRATION DATES & TIMES

TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY AUGUST 20TH, 21ST & 22ND 5PM-8PM SATURDAY AUGUST 24TH 11AM-2PM

TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY AUGUST 27TH, 28TH & 29TH 5PM-8PM

CLASSES START MONDAY,

STATE UTILITIES

State Utilities is a major oil dealer on Long Island providing heating fuel to residents and businesses in Nassau and Suffolk County; we offer on-line fuel ordering, delivery, and full service heating oil contracts.

State Utilities takes pride in supplying fuel you need to heat your home and/or office to the comfort level you desire. Winter can be long and brutal, and should your burner fail to start it can become a crucial disaster. It is comforting to have full service during this disruption by contacting us by telephone or Email, no matter what the weather outside. Celebrating 74 years in business, we are grateful to the many generations of loyal customers who have entrusted State Utilities with their interior comfort. Thank you.

NEW LOCATION

SAME GREAT PEDIATRIC CARE

Our address is changing, but our commitment to providing high quality, compassionate care to families and children remains our number one priority. We take pride in delivering individualized attention and personalized care to meet your child’s physical, behavioral, and mental health needs.

Cohen Children’s Northwell Health Physician Partners

General Pediatrics at West Islip 187 Sunrise Highway, West islip, NY 11795

Timothy George, MD

Ingrid Desroches, MD

Jemmie Dorfman, NP

Call (631) 686-7300 for an appointment

Now with extended office hours: 9am – 7pm Monday -Thursday 9am – 5pm Friday 9am - 1pm Saturday

Most insurance accepted. Learn more at Northwell.edu/cohenkids The health of one of us is the health of all of us. Be a Health Raiser at RaiseHealth.com

Conveniently located in South Bay Commons Shopping Center 187 Sunrise Highway West Islip, NY 11795

Where every home sale begins with care. Ready to Move? We’re Here to Help! Thinking of selling your home? Get top dollar with our expert marketing strategies and personalized service. We’ll guide you through every step of the process to ensure a smooth and pro table sale. Contact us today for a free home valuation and let’s make your move easy and rewarding! We are: Responsive Ethical A entive Loyal Trustworthy Observant Resourceful Solution-Oriented and Always Here to Help! Award Winning Agents

ONE-STOP BBQ SHOP

•Pino’s Famous Cheese & Parsley Sausage Ring

• USDA Prime Marinated London Broil

•12 USDA Prime Sirloin Sliders

• USDA Prime Sirloin Hamburgers with Buns!

• Boar’s Head Brand Hot Dogs with Buns!

• USDA GRADE-A White Meat Chicken Skewers

• USDA Prime Sirloin Steak Skewers

• Pino’s Famous Slow Cooked Marinated Baby Back Ribs

•Sugar Sweet, Local Corn on the Cob

Choose 3 Homemade Sides:

•Macaroni Salad

• Potato Salad

•Cole Slaw

•Farfalle Pasta Salad

•Crisp String Bean Salad

& Hot Dog Buns

and Summer Cookout Packages

Packages of Boar’s Head Brand Hot Dogs

• Pino’s Famous Cheese & Parsley Sausage

• Pino’s Famous Slow Cooked Marinated Baby Back Ribs

• USDA Black Angus Filet Mignon Steaks

• Boar’s Head Brand Hot Dogs with Buns!

• Choice of: USDA Prime Sirloin Burgers or USDA Grade A Chicken Burgers with Buns!

• Choice of: USDA Prime Sirloin Steak Skewers or All Natural Jumbo Shrimp Kebabs

Saturday, September 14, 2024

Celebrating the 60the Anniversary of the Fire Island National Seashore with: • Joseph Smith portraying Robert Moses: 1:00PM • Sixties Band, “Just SIxties”: 2:00PM

(Bring chairs, towels or mats to sit on.)

AUGUST HAPPENINGS

THURSDAY, AUGUST 22

2:00PM-3:30 PM

PRE-RETIREES, RETIREES, AND PART-TIME RETIREES WORKSHOP

Are you embarking on retirement while others closest to you are still entrenched in their careers, or focused on other things? You are not alone. This workshop is designed to provide valuable insights and suggestions to help you thrive in this next chapter of your life. FREE, IN-PERSON WORKSHOP: Rockville Centre Library, 221 N. Village Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570. Use the link below to register: https:// www.rvclibrary.org/ or call 516-766-6257

6:00PM-7:00PM

GARDEN LECTURE

You can have garden interest 12 months a year! Experience a pictorial tour through the garden to see how interest can keep going during any season, even in the winter! Presented by Lee Miller, Landscaper Designer and author of 4 books. Hosted by the Paumanacke Garden Club at the Wantagh Public Library, 3285 Park Avenue Wantagh. FREE. For more information, please contact paumanackegc@gmail.com

SATURDAY, AUGUST 24

9:00AM-2:00PM

CHILDREN'S SNAPPER DERBY

Children's Snapper Derby in partnership with NY Coalition for Recreational Fishing at Captree Fuel Bait & Tackle, 3500 East Ocean Parkway in Babylon. For more

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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

information, please Contact Senator Monica R. Martinez's Office at 631-341-7111

10:00AM-4:00PM BLOOD DRIVE

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Town Board announce a partnership with New York Blood Center to host a Blood Drive in honor of Bridget McElroy, who lost her battle to cancer at just 35-years old. The drive will be held at Marjorie Post Park Community Center, located at 451 Unqua Road in Massapequa. To make an appointment, visit https://donate. nybc.org/donor/schedules/drive_ schedule/316344

10:00AM-1:30PM

KIWANIS CLUB OF WANTAGH FOOD DRIVE

King Kullen, 1340 Wantagh Ave. in Wantagh. Non-perishable foods and baby essentials are all needed. A list will be given out before entering the store to residents that are interested in participating. Cash donations are always welcome. The food drive will benefit two Wantagh food pantries: St. Francis Food Pantry and St. Jude Episcopal Food Pantry.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 24 & SUNDAY, AUGUST 25

11:00AM-6:00PM

31st LIMM ANNUAL

SEAFOOD FESTIVAL

Don't miss Long Island Maritime Museum's Premier Event, 31st Annual Seafood Festival. Featuring

Live Music, Crafts & Seafood! The festival is held on the grounds of the Long Island Maritime Museum located at 88 West Avenue in West Sayville. The Seafood Festival is the Long Island Maritime Museum’s premier annual fundraiser. Find out more at www.limmseafoodfestival. org, or call 631-HISTORY, 631-447-8679

SUNDAY, AUGUST 25

10:00AM-3:00PM

HONEY BEE EXPERIENCE

Join Pinelawn for their 6th Annual Honey Bee Experience as they demonstrate the wonders of honey bees! With 6 hives on the property, Pinelawn explains the importance of honey bees in our environment and provides a safe, up-close look at these marvelous insects. Takes place at Pinelawn’s Lowuis Natalie Mall, West Gate 3 Entrance. For more information, please call 631-249-6100

SATURDAY AUGUST 31

2:00PM-5:00PM

DAHLIA EXHIBITION AND PHOTO SHOW

The Long Island Dahlia Society will hold its annual Dahlia Exhibition and Photo Show at the Bayard Cutting Arboretum, Carriage House, 440 Montauk Highway in Great River. Show is free with entry in the park. For further information visit WWW. LongIslandDahlia.org or email LIDSPHOTO22@gmail.com for the Photo Show

Tanger Outlets Deer Park And Riverhead Invite Local Schools

To Apply For 2024 Tangerkids Grants Program Through Oct. 18

Tanger Outlets Deer Park and Tanger Outlets Riverhead announce the launch of the 2024 TangerKids Grants Program, continuing a long history of investing in the local community by supporting educational resources that help area students succeed. Applications are now open through Oct. 18, and Long Island educators are encouraged to apply at grants.tanger.com. The platform invites teachers and leaders within the community to identify their needs and request funding to enhance programs and better serve students as they

work to create a more productive and inclusive learning environment.

Throughout the program’s history spanning nearly 30 years, Tanger has contributed more than $3.4 million to schoolfocused initiatives in the communities it serves.

In 2023, Tanger awarded $168,000 to fund over 140 grants to schools and programs across the U.S., supporting equipment upgrades, inclusion initiatives, interactive learning spaces, hygiene and clothing closets, literacy efforts, STEM and more.

This year, Tanger has earmarked 70% of total

grants for support of underserved schools, accessibility programs and student needs.

Faculty members at public and private schools from pre-K to grade 12 are eligible to participate in the annual program.

Tanger Deer Park and Riverhead shoppers will again be invited to help choose grant winners in their community through Member’s Choice voting, which will be open Dec. 2 – 13. Award recipients will be announced in January 2025 and celebrated at the center’s annual TangerKids Day.

West Islip Union Free School District has been named a 2023-2024 School of Distinction by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association. West Islip is one of

114 schools across New York State to earn the School of Distinction Award. To qualify for the School of Distinction Award, 100% of a school district’s varsity teams must qualify and receive the Scholar-Athlete team award. West Islip has 32 varsity teams. Winning school districts will receive commemorative awards this fall.

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.

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Support for Children, Teens & Adults on Long Island

Adults

Alexandra Kastamonlitis, Administrative Assistant
Erika Lopez, LCSW
Ann Marie Pagano, LMSW
Christopher Montano, LMSW
Nelida Deleon, LMHC
Bridget Castro, LMHC
Jonathan Kelly, LMSW
Jaanna Casuccio, Administrative Assistant
Denise McDonald, Director of Operations
Jeanette Lorandini, Owner of Suffolk DBT
Shirly Aslan Joory, LMSW
Jamie Thorbjornsen, LMHC

Legislator Flotteron Honors

West Islip

Firefighter

Join The Long Island St. Jude Walk/Run

On Sept. 21st

In Honor Of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Hybrid Event For Individuals, Teams Across The Country Benefits St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Registration is open for the St. Jude Walk/Run Long Island presented by Tweezerman during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month at 8:30AM EST on Saturday, September 21st at Marcum Mellville Offices and Park. The St. Jude Walk/ Run provides supporters of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® a chance to take action and walk or run in person and virtually to raise funds and awareness for St. Jude. Thanks to generous supporters, families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food, so they can focus on helping their child live. This year’s St. Jude Walk/Run series is nationally presented by Window World, Marcum Foundation and Kia. For those attending the St. Jude Walk/Run in person, there will be food trucks, family entertainment and a St. Jude patient family speaker who will share why the community’s support means so much to families like theirs. St. Jude is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other lifethreatening diseases. Fundraising events like the St. Jude Walk/Run unite individuals across the country to support the lifesaving mission of St. Jude: Finding cures. Saving children. ® Everywhere. Register or learn more at stjude.org/

walk<LongIsland>. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Its purpose is clear: Finding cures. Saving children.® It is the only National Cancer Institutedesignated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children. When St. Jude opened in 1962, childhood cancer was largely considered incurable. Since then, St. Jude has helped push the overall survival rate from 20% to more than 80%, and it won’t stop until no child dies from cancer. St. Jude shares the breakthroughs it makes to help doctors and researchers at local hospitals and cancer centers around the world improve the quality of treatment and care for even more children. Because of generous donors, families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food, so they can focus on helping their child live. Visit St. Jude Inspire to discover powerful St. Jude stories of hope, strength, love and kindness. Support the St. Jude mission by donating at stjude.org, liking St. Jude on Facebook, following St. Jude on X, Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok, and subscribing to its YouTube channel.

Legislator Steven J. Flotteron was honored to recognize First Assistant Chief Robert Celeste at the July Legislative meeting in Hauppauge. On Sunday, July 14, 2024, at approximately 9:30 PM, the West Islip Fire Department was notified of a motor vehicle accident with a vehicle fire.  Celeste was on route to another incident, arrived at the scene, seconds after the incident occurred and before any 911 calls were made. He found

a two-vehicle accident with one vehicle fully engulfed in flames. One patient had been ejected from one of the vehicles and was unconscious in the roadway. Two other individuals were trapped inside the second vehicle, which was dangerously close to the burning vehicle. The passenger of the second vehicle managed to escape on their own, but the driver was unable to move due to their injuries. He quickly removed the trapped driver

from the vehicle, along with assistance from a Good Samaritan, shielding them from the intense heat and flames. EMS personnel arrived on scene and treated all three patients, who were transported to local hospitals in critical condition. Firefighters extinguished the vehicle fire and assisted with overhaul operations. This incident highlights the dangers of vehicle fires and the importance of rapid intervention by first responders.

Advance Care Plans

The United States population is rapidly aging. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), by 2030, the number of Americans aged 65 and older will more than double to 71 million older Americans, comprising roughly

20 percent of the U.S. population. With age comes the added burden of dealing with illnesses such as heart failure, dementia and cancer, any one of which can leave you unable to make decisions involving your care.

Unless you have a plan in place, the burden will fall on your family. Protect your loved ones from having to make life and death decisions on your behalf by developing an advance care plan today.

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