On Sept. 18, West Islip Union Free School District’s central office administrators and Board of Education members attended the official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Masera Middle School operated by Eastern Suffolk BOCES. The partnership between West Islip Union Free School District and Eastern Suffolk BOCES allowed BOCES to renovate the space to accommodate their student body. Photo courtesy of West Islip Union Free School District
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16. Amount of time
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19. Automobile
20. Caps
21. High school dances
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Monetary units
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Marine invertebrate
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Parallelograms
Uncomfortable feelings 11. Cross to form an X
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44. Ornamental waist box
45. Officials
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49. A cotton fabric with a satiny finish
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26. Eighth month (abbr.) 28. Hindu queens
29. Acids structurally related to amino acids 30. Rider of Rohan in Tolkien
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55. Your consciousness of your own identity
56. Consumer advocate Ralph 60. Notable Spanish sports club
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KIDS COLORING CONTEST!
On Tues., Oct. 8th, the Historical Society of Islip Hamlet is hosting a free appraisal night of antiques and collectibles featuring appraiser Phil Weiss. Mr. Weiss has over 50 years of experience in this field and has appeared on the PBS program Antiques Road Show. Bring your stamps, coins, vintage toys and sports memorabilia (no jewelry/furniture/firearms). The program will be held at the Islip Public Library,
Monell Ave., 7:00-8:30 pm. and is free and open to the public. For more info: www.isliphamlethistory.org, or call 631-559-2915.
First Course (Choose One)
Pasta:
• Penne
Entree:
• Chicken Marsala
• Baked Ziti
• Pino’s Famous Cheese & Parsley Sausage Ring
• Chicken Francese
• Spaghetti
• USDA Prime Marinated London Broil
• Eggplant Parmigiana
• Rigatoni
• 12 USDA Prime Sirloin Sliders
• Stuffed Shells (16 Pc)
• Manicotti (8 Pc)
• Jumbo Cheese Ravioli (16 Pc)
Salad (Choose One)
• USDA Prime Sirloin Hamburgers with Buns!
• Garden Salad • Caesar Salad
• 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
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• Baked Ziti
• Farfalle Pasta Salad
• Chicken Parmigiana
• Sausage & Peppers
• Chicken with Sundried Tomatoes & Broccoli
• Eggplant Rollatine
• Meatballs
• USDA Prime Hanger Steak (Additional Charge)
• Vodka Sauce
• Tomato & Basil
Marinara
Garlic & Oil
Bolognese
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Chess boards and some snacks will be set-up so that you can continue hanging with friends and practicing your strategies for your favorite game.
DROP IN AND CRAFT: FALL INTO FALL FOR ALL AGES SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26 1-3PM
Our Fall-themed crafts will be set up and ready to go anytime between 1-3PM or while supplies last.We can’t wait to see you!
LIBRARY PLAYDATE
AGES 2-4 MONDAY, OCTOBER 28 10:30AM WIJ007
Stay for the hour or just stop by for this open-playtime at the library! Registration is not required.
HALLOWEEN STORYTIME
AGES 2-PREK THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31 10:30AM WIJ020
Come down Halloween morning for a storytime filled with spooky stories, festive songs, and lastly -a chance to trick or treat in the library! Costumes are highly encouraged. Registration is not required.
Teen Library Programs
TEEN HALLOWEEN MATINEE: FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY’S MONDAY, OCTOBER 14 2-4PM WIYA 211
Spend your day off at the library with a scary movie! Pizza will be provided. W.I. teen residents only.
AI AND ROBOTICS: A MICROMOUSE PRESENTATION
MONDAY, OCTOBER 21 7PM WIYA 200
Join Dr. Andrew Sass as he teaches you about the design, construction, and programming of a small mobile, wheeled robot able to operate both autonomously and under operator control. Micromouse Maze Running Competitions and associated AI algorithms will be described. Adults welcome to attend. Teens will receive 1 hour of community service for attending. W.I. residents only.
REVIEW WHAT’S NEW
W.I. TEEN RESIDENTS ONLY
EMAIL TEENS@WESTISLIPLIBRARY.ORG WITH ANY QUESTIONS.
UPDATED FALL SKINCARE ROUTINE
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23 6PM
Tend to the different needs of your skin now that the weather is getting cooler with an updated skincare routine from Alicia, focused on balance and hydration! Registration is not required.
VISION BOARDS
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29 4-6PM WIYA 215
In this class you will be learning how to make vision boards and about creative writing to take care of you. Come and learn about mental health and how to take care of your mental wellbeing with Girl Scout Danika R from Troop 1126 who is working on her Gold Award project.
Check out one of our new books in the teen section, email teens@westisliplibrary.org with the title and author for approval of your book choice, read it, and write a minimum 500-word review. Once you receive approval, email your review to the same email. Earn 2 hours of community service. You may complete 1 review per month.
MOVIE REVIEW
Earn 2 hours of community service by completing a movie review from our two streaming services, Hoopla or Kanopy. Watch a film from the 20th Century rated G, PG, or PG-13 and fill out our online form to complete the review. You may complete 1 review per month.
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Registration for October programs is open! Register on our website, over the phone, or at the library.
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FACS, will discuss his book, The Mourning After, a story about grief, forgiveness and the magic of Uganda. Listen to his story about losing someone, how he has recovered from his grief, and the work he has completed in Uganda.
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perform classic hits from one of the finest musicians in history, Burt Bacharach. Learn about his creation and recordings of his tunes while singing along to some of your favorites.
ENING BOOK DISCUSSION
FR NKENSTEIN B M R SHELLE
TUESD , OCTOBER 29 7PM WI 141
NLINE JOB SE RCH ND RESUME ECHNIQUES
S TURD , OC OBER 26 10 M I 225
perfect job! In this lecture and demo workshop, you will learn how to create accounts, search for employment opportunities with online job sites, learn how to complete applications, discuss industry do’s and don’ts, and much more. Bring your questions.
EDIC RE M DE E S MOND , OCTOBER 28 7PM I 118
Medicare, supplementary insurance, advantage plans, prescription drug plans, “donut” hole, eligibility requirements and enrollment windows. You will leave the seminar with a clear understanding of what to look for when choosing the “best” plan for you and when you should start the process of enrolling in Medicare.
to prove he can create life out of nothing, Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but arrogant scientist, builds a human out of dead flesh. Horrified by his own creation, he abandons the creature with deadly consequences. Alone, unloved, and hideous to behold, Frankenstein’s monster seeks vengeance on his creator, unleashing a cycle of destruction that ultimately consumes them both. Join librarian Kathleen for a discussion on this popular dark parable published in 1818 while comparing the film to the book and chatting about the various versions that have been created.
OCTOBER HAPPENINGS
SATURDAY, OCT. 5th
10:00AM-2:00PM
LAPS FOR LOVE WALK
The Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition will be holding their annual Laps for Love Walk at Babylon Town Hall, 200 Sunrise Highway in Lindenhurst. Take a few "laps" around the beautiful lake, enjoy raffles, vendors, entertainment and food trucks!! (Rain Date Sun. Oct. 6th) For more information, call 631-893-4110
10:00AM-3:00PM
THRIFT SHOP/YARD SALE
St. John’s Lutheran Church Thrift Shop 42 East John Street in Lindenhurst is hosting a yard sale featuring household items, holiday decor, collectibles, jewelry, and much more. For more information, please call 631-226-1274
10:00AM-3:00PM*
UNDER THE TREES ANTIQUE SALE
The Amityville Historical Society is having an Antique Sale. Located in the parking lot of The Lauder Museum 170 Broadway Amityville. Antique Vendors Wanted. Cost is $50 per Spot. Bring Your Own Table. For more information, please call 631-598-1486, Leave Message. *ln Case of rain the event will be held indoors at The Lauder Museum.
11:30AM
STELLA MARIS HIGH SCHOOL
ALUMNI ALL YEAR REUNION
Stella Maris High School Alumni
All Year Reunion. October 5,2024 at 11:30am on the back lawn of school:140 B.112 St. Rockaway Park NY 11694. Register on website: https://brentwoodcsj.org/event/stellamaris-high-school-second-annual-
HOLIDAYS
2nd - Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown 11th - Yom Kippur begins at sundown 14th - Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day
31st - Halloween
MAKE A SUBMISSION!
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celebration/or contact Colleen KeeganOBrien'72 at obrien@csjbrentwood.org
6:00PM A NIGHT AT THE RACES
The North Lindenhurst Fire Dept. Benevolent Association presents it’s Annual “A Night At The Races” At Fire Headquarters 1630 Straight Path. Doors open at 6:O0pm. Spaghetti and Meatball Dinner, Beer, Wine, Soda, Coffee & Dessert Door Prizes,Raffles Tickets $15 Each For more information, and tickets please call John at 631-879-1211
6:00PM
THE SYMPHONY NYC CHORUS
The First Presbyterian Church of Babylon is hosting The Symphony NYC Chorus in the sanctuary located at 79 E. Main Street in Babylon. Admission is free. For more information, please call 631.587.5838
SUNDAY, OCT. 6th
11:30am–12:30PM
BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church invites you to attend the Blessing Of The Animals. Pets of all faiths are welcome!
(In case of rain, this event will be cancelled.) 305 Carll’s Path in Deer Park. The blessing will occur outside the church by the St. Francis statue. For more information, please call 631-242-7530
TUESDAY, OCT. 8th
7:00PM-8:30PM
NIGHT OF ANTIQUES/COLLECTABLES
The Historical Society of Islip Hamlet is hosting a free appraisal night of antiques/collectables featuring appraiser Phil Weiss (Antiques Road Show). Bring coins, vintage toys,
sports memorabilia (no furniture/ jewelry/firearms). The program will be held at the Islip Public Library, 71 Monell Ave. Program is free and open to the public. For information, www. isliphamlethistory.org, 631-559-2915
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 9th
7:00PM
LEGENDS OF COUNTRY MUSIC
Gene Dinapoli presents Legends of Country Music at the Bayway Arts Center located at 265 E. Main Street in East Islip. Get ready for a night of pure country magic with the Legends of Country Music! Get your tickets at www.baywayartscenter.com or call 631 581 2700
7:30PM
AMITYVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY ANNUAL MEETING
The Amityville Historical Society, is having its Annual Meeting and election of officers. It will be held in the Lauder Museum. Mary Cascone Babylon Town Historian will do a presentation on "Benefits of a home or business that agrees to be a part of the Village's historic preservation". For more informaion, please call 631-598-1486
THURSDAY, OCT. 10th
7:00PM
LINDENHURST HOMEMAKERS GROUP
Join Lindenhurst Evening Homemakers Group at the Amityville Senior Center 48 Cedar Rd. in Amityville. Open to all members & newcomers 18 years old & up. Meetings start at 7pm & new members should arrive 15 min. early. For more information, please call Lisa LeBrie at 516-413-7467
American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
Join Breast Cancer Survivors and Thrivers at American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer (MSABC) of Long Island on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, 7 a.m.-10:30 a.m. (rolling start). Ends approximately at noon.
The 31st annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Long Island is a
celebration of courage and hope, and a movement that unites communities to end breast cancer as we know it, for everyone. Expecting 70,000+ participants.
Over the past three decades, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer’s 3- to 5-mile walks have collectively grown into the nation’s largest and most
impactful breast cancer movement – providing a supportive community for survivors, caregivers and families alike. Making Strides Against Breast Cancer funds lifesaving breast cancer research and is committed to advancing health equity through essential programs and services.
Cancer Facts and Figures:
• In 2024, 19,160 women in New York will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Breast Cancer affects men too.
• The death rate from breast cancer dropped by 42% from 1989-2021 as a result of earlier detection through increased awareness and mammography screening, as well as advances in treatments.
• No one should face
• There are more than 4 million breast cancer survivors in the U.S. today, including those who have completed treatment and those still undergoing treatment. More than 150,000 of these survivors are living with metastatic breast cancer.
breast cancer alone. The American Cancer Society helpline provides information and support 24/7 at (800) 227-2345. Visit MakingStridesWalk. org/LongIsland. This event will take place at Jones Beach – Field 5, 1 Ocean Parkway, Wantagh, N.Y.
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Masera Middle School Officially Opens Its Doors
MASERA MIDDLE SCHOOL OFFICIALLY OPENS ITS DOORS - On Sept. 18, West Islip Union Free School District’s central office administrators and Board of Education members attended the official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Masera Middle School operated by Eastern Suffolk BOCES. The partnership between West Islip Union Free School District and Eastern Suffolk BOCES allowed BOCES to renovate the space to accommodate their student body. The middle school opened in early September and currently houses 123 students. Attendees toured the building and saw the updated classrooms and facilities. Photos courtesy of West Islip Union Free School District
Drive Safely
(NAPSI)—Age-related physical and mental changes can affect your ability to drive safely. If you’re alert to these changes and manage them carefully, you may be able to continue driving safely for some time, say the experts at the American Geriatrics Society (AGS). Visit www. healthinaging.org/drivingsafety for more information.
