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OCTOBER HAPPENINGS
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
FRIDAY, OCT. 18th
10:00am-1:00pm
GRAND REOPENING SALE
Simpson UMC is having a Bag Sale!
HOLIDAYS
2nd - Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown 11th - Yom Kippur begins at sundown 14th - Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day
31st - Halloween
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
30 Locust Avenue in Amityville. Thrift Shop Treasures. Stuff a bag full of clothes for $5. New items are not included in the bag sale. For more information, please call Mary at 516-991-8098
SATURDAY, OCT. 19th
9:00AM-4:00PM
AMITYVILLE COMMUNITY
GARAGE SALE
Amityville to hold its first Community Garage Sale. A Village-wide garage sale will be held in the Village of Amityville. (raindate Sunday, Oct. 20th). A huge assortment of items will be available at various homes. Check Amityville.com to see registered locations.
10:00AM-2:00PM
GOOD, OLD-FASHIONED YARD SALE
United Methodist Church, 350 Main Street in Islip, will be hosting a Good, Old-Fashioned Yard Sale. The church Thrift Shop will also be open from 10:00am– 2:00pm. For more information, please call 631-581-7663
10:00AM-4:00PM
HARVEST FESTIVAL & YARD SALE
Join us for a festive day featuring local craft vendors, a congregational yard sale, a pumpkin patch with painting, mums for sale, raffles, delicious food including hot dogs and bratwurst, hot apple cider, a bake table, free pony rides, a bouncy house, live music, and much more. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 2025 Washington Avenue in Seaford. For more information, please call 516-781-6374. Email: office@ ourredeemerlutheran.church
10:00AM-4:00PM
FALL HARVEST FAIR
Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church 1294 Bellmore Avenue in North Bellmore. Vendors, raffles, raffle Baskets, food & children's activities For more information contact Terry at 516 785- 5029 email gelcnb@aol. com. VENDORS WANTED!
7:00PM
NLFD COMPANY #5
ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARTY
The North Lindenhurst FD Company #5, 1630 Straight Path, N. Lindenhurst, will be hosting their Annual Halloween Party. Please join them! DJ, Dinner, Beer, Wine and Soda. Prize for best costume, 50/50, door prizes. Doors open at 6:30pm. $50.00 p.p. For more information, and tickets, please call 631-226-5809 or 631-879-1211
SUNDAY, OCT. 20th
1:00PM-4:00PM
ANNUAL COLUMBUS DANCE
LISIA’S Annual Columbus Dance, at the Piermont in Babylon. Dinner and dancing. Sit down menu (antipasto, pasta, salad and choice of entrees, dessert coffee, house wines). $95.00 p.p. For more information, please call Diane Langella 516-398-3484
2:00PM
BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
Farmingdale United Methodist Church, 407 Main St. (Grant Ave), in Farmingdale will be having a Blessing of the Animals. Bring your creatures great & small on a leach or in a carrier (or stuffed) for the event. For more information, please call 516-694-3424
West Islip Seniors Receive National Recognition
Two West Islip High School seniors – Joshua Aponte and Emilia Miranda – have been named National Hispanic Scholars by the College Board for their outstanding academic achievements as part of the National Recognition Program. They were selected based on their highranking scores on the PSAT or Advanced Placement exams. From left, Director of Counseling Justin Arini, West Islip High School Principal Andrew O’Farrell, Joshua Aponte, Emilia Miranda, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Dawn Morrison and West Islip Union Free School District Superintendent of Schools Dr. Paul Romanelli. Photo courtesy of West Islip Union Free School District
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1. Unsheared sheep
5. Rock TV channel
8. Streetcar
12. Concerning
14. Exclamation
15. Greek goddess of youth
16. Popular type of device
18. Alcoholic beverage
19. Ancient Olympic Site
20. Sharpshoots
21. Tyrion Lannister was characterized as one
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1. Works of body art
2. Israeli politician Abba
3. Renowned desert
4. Eat greedily
5. She didn’t make it through the Fr. Revolution
6. Beat
7. Bloodsucker
8. From a place already noted
9. Counted on
22. Pointed ends of pens
23. Measuring instruments
26. Midsection body part
30. Made a mistake
31. Adjusted
32. “Partridge” actress Susan
33. Yell
34. Civil rights city in Alabama
39. Young boy
42. Type of sea bass
44. To call (archaic)
46. Unfortunate
47. Separate oneself from others
13. One who abstains
17. Wild ox
24. Type of student
25. Bacterial infection of the skin
26. Expresses surprise
27. What engaged couples ultimately say
28. Crony
29. Where one begins (abbr.)
35. Architectural designation
36. “Matt Houston” actor Horsley
49. Hero sandwiches
50. Spy group
51. Florida is famous for them
56. Irritating individuals
57. Luck
58. Hunting expedition
59. WWII diarist Frank
60. Peyton’s younger brother
61. Type of wrap
62. Type of overseas tax or levy
63. Soviet Socialist Republic
64. Wake up
41. Deflections
42. Circulating life force
43. Executes with a rope
44. Natives of an island nation
45. Girls
47. Logician and philosopher
48. Nocturnal hoofed animal
49. Relaxing spaces
52. From a distance
37. More (Spanish)
53. Form of Persian language
10. Alberta Assn. of Baccalaureate World Schools
11. Something one can make
38. Autonomic nervous system
40. Indigenous peoples
54. Amounts of time
55. Mathematical designation
Sen. Martinez Announces State Funds To Help Libraries Enhance Facilities
Several libraries serving the New York State Senate’s Fourth Senatorial District will soon be turning a new page as they improve their facilities to better serve patrons. State Sen. Monica R. Martinez announced today that the Babylon, Deer Park, West Babylon, and West Islip public libraries have been awarded more than $410,000 through the State Aid for Library
The grants awarded are as follows:
Construction program to make critical infrastructure improvements. These upgrades will allow the libraries to remain welcoming and functional spaces for the community.
“Much like a well-read book whose binding and pages wear down over time, so too does the physical library building,” said Sen. Martinez. “These renovations will ensure these community centers stack up to the demands
placed on them and provide safer, more accessible spaces where everyone can learn, connect, and grow. I’m proud to support these efforts to keep our libraries running smoothly for all who visit them.”
More than half of New
York’s public library buildings are over 60 years old, with many others facing challenges such as outdated infrastructure and limited accessibility. The State Aid for Library Construction program addresses these issues by providing critical support to modernize facilities so they can continue serving their communities effectively. The 2023-2024 state budget allocated $34 million in capital funds for public library construction, with some projects receiving up to 75% of eligible costs. These funds help libraries upgrade their spaces and adapt to evolving community needs, including projects that enhance heating and cooling systems, improve broadband access, create spaces for community activities, and make other essential renovations to ensure they remain welcoming, energyefficient, and fully accessible.
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West Islip Student Musicians Selected For Festivals
West Islip High School student musicians were recently selected to participate in prestigious music festivals in Suffolk County and New York State.
Congratulations to the following West Islip High
School students who were selected to participate in the 2024 New York State School Music Association
All-State Festival: Sean Koerner, symphonic band; Robby Marrali, symphonic band alternate; Teagan McGuire, treble chorus;
Gavin Pollock, symphony orchestra and mixed chorus; Dana Shi, string orchestra alternate; Cara Thaxter, mixed chorus alternate; and Ellianna Wolhar, mixed chorus. This prestigious festival features the most outstanding
musicians from the state of New York.
Congratulations to the following West Islip students who were selected to participate in the 66th annual New York State Council Administrators Music Education All-
County Festival: Leah Gallagher, Sean Koerner and Gavin Pollock (symphonic band); April Allegretto, Giordana LaFemina, Teagan McGuire and Ellianna Wolhar (mixed chorus); Cara Thaxter and Addison
Wilson (treble choir); and Robby Marrali and Dana Shi (orchestra). This event includes the most accomplished musicians from Suffolk County. The concert will be held at Hauppauge High School on Nov. 15.
West Islip High School student musicians were recently selected to participate in prestigious music festivals in Suffolk County and New York State. The students are pictured with Andrew O’Farrell, West Islip High School principal, Eric Albinder, director of art and music education, and music teachers Ryan Jensen, David Kaufman, James Krais, William Willis and Melissa Senatore. Photos courtesy of West Islip Union Free School District
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Anything But A Washout For West Islip’s Homecoming
The rain did not dampen the spirits of the West Islip community as they came out to celebrate the district’s homecoming on Sept. 28. The festivities kicked off with a parade down Higbie Lane to the West Islip High School football field.
West Islip administrators, Board of Education members, cheerleaders, football players and the homecoming court did their best to stay dry as they made their way to the field. The freshman, sophomore, junior and
senior classes paraded their homecoming banners around the track just before kickoff. The Lions squared up against the Centereach Cougars and dominated the game from the start. Some highlights include Jake Lella’s three interceptions
and Jayson Carlson’s four tackles, two sacks and a fumble recovery. Stephen McDermott had five tackles and a sack, and Max Tate had seven tackles. TJ Sonnenberg rushed for 102 yards and had two touchdowns. Jake Kramer
ran for 107 yards and scored a touchdown. The Lions took the victory by a score of 28-0.
The West Islip crowds stayed loud and proud despite the wet weather conditions. Even though they couldn’t perform
their halftime routines, the varsity, junior varsity and middle school cheerleaders stayed on the track to keep the crowd engaged throughout the game.
Photos courtesy of West Islip Union Free School District
Nelida Deleon, LMHC
Bridget Castro, LMHC
Jonathan Kelly, LMSW
Jaanna Casuccio, Administrative Assistant
Shirly Aslan Joory, LMSW
Alexandra Kastamonlitis, Administrative Assistant
Erika Lopez, LCSW
Victoria Nielsen, LCSW
Christopher Montano, LMSW
Jamie Thorbjornsen, LMHC
Science Students Spend Time At Brookhaven National Lab
Research Institute Experience students from West Islip High School spent two weeks this summer at Brookhaven National Laboratory. They learned about the facilities available at BNL, including the National Synchrotron Light Source II. The NSLS-II is one of the most advanced synchrotrons in the world where students can use X-rays and infrared light to analyze the elemental makeup and structure of materials at nanoscale resolution.
West Islip High School student researchers collaborated with students from ShorehamWading River High School and Westhampton Beach High School to design experiments that analyzed microplastics found in carrots and potatoes, oyster shells, and seaweed. Students will use the skills they learned this summer to design research projects in collaboration with BNL scientists throughout this school year.
West Islip High School students Dean Aziz, Jared Bharat, Chris Gee, Norah Grim, Aidan Okurowski and Dana Shi at Brookhaven National Laboratory this summer. Photo courtesy of West Islip Union Free School District
West Islip High School students Dean Aziz, Jared Bharat, Chris Gee, Norah Grim, Aidan Okurowski and Dana Shi at Brookhaven National Laboratory this summer.
Photo courtesy of West Islip Union Free School District
