Summertime! 6/21/23 edition is published by Anton Media Group

Summertime!

SUMMER EVENTS Flying

Swinging Through The Air Over Eisenhower Park

BY AMANDA OLSEN aolsen@antonmediagroup.com

While it may fill many people with awe and fear, there are an intrepid few who dream of flying the trapeze. For those brave individuals, there is I.Fly Trapeze. Located in Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, this training facility was founded in 2006 by brothers Marco and Anthony Rosamilia.

Invented by the French acrobat Jules Léotard in 1859, a trapeze is a short horizontal bar hung by ropes or metal straps from a ceiling support. Trapeze acts may be static, swinging or flying, and may be performed solo or as a group act. The name trapeze reflects the trapezoid shape made by the horizontal bar, ropes and ceiling support.

For the trapeze curious, I.Fly offers classes for ages 4 and up. There are no height or weight restrictions; as long as you are able to hold yourself up by the arms, you can participate. It is not necessary to be able to do a pull-up. The routines are all based on timing and physics. Because the facility is outdoors, classes are not conducted in steady rain. Otherwise, the show must go on. If it does rain on the scheduled day, participants are notified and rescheduled.

Classes are between 60 and 90 minutes, have between four and 10 fliers, and cost from $65 to $75. Comfortable clothing that fits close to the skin is required. No footwear is allowed during the lesson, so wear socks. The classes are conducted in a safety harness, with a net, and attached to safety lines held by the instructor. Staff also assist on the take-off platform. Spectators are welcome at no charge and even have their own designated seating area.

First-timers are given instruction

on the ground, a demo on the trapeze, and step-by-step instruction as they’re flying. There is a low practice bar to help students perfect their positions. The instructors create a safe, no-pressure, encouraging environment. The instructors have seen it all, so they are ready to help anyone overcome their hesitation or fear.

I.Fly trapeze has the only circusfocused, intensive summer camp. They have three two-week sessions where campers learn flying trapeze and a number of other circus acts. At the end of each two-week session, the campers put on a full show for family and friends. They also hold professional flying trapeze and circus performances on a monthly basis.

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La Cassandra singing at last year’s Westbury Arts Summer Concert Series. Her new album can be found on Spotify and all music streaming platforms.

This year’s Westbury Arts Summer Concert line-up:

July 1 and 2 Blowhole, two performances of a staged reading by Long Island playwright, Aly Kantor (July 1 at 7 p.m. and July 2 at 3 p.m.)

July 6—The Hambones (country, American folk rock)

July 9—Westbury’s Got Talent/Open Mic from 6 to 8 p.m.

July 13—Hitman Blues Band (blues, rock)

July 20—Sabori the Salsa and Latin Jazz Band (Salsa, Latin jazz)

July 27—Andre Phillips Steel Band (Island, Soul)

Aug. 3—Paige Patterson (Standards, Blues, Soul)

Aug. 10—Quintrepid (original Jazz)

Aug. 17—Way Back When Band (60s, 70s, 80s classic rock & pop)

Aug. 24—Bachatu with Gissele Garcia (Bachata, Latin)

Aug. 31—Bells 2.0 (Soul, Funk)

Summer Concert Series shows are from 7 to 10 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

A previous trapeze class (Photo by I.Fly Trapeze)

Aerial ring lessons are also available. (Photo by I.Fly Trapeze)

There is a space for observers to watch the action.

(Photo by I.Fly Trapeze)

Flying through the air at I.Fly Trapeze.

(Photo by I.Fly Trapeze)

Photo by Alex Nuñez

Week-long Camps Featured At Science Museum Of Long Island

Kids get outside, hands-on learning opportunities

For kids ages 4-12 with a CIT program for children 12+, SMLI Science Summer Camp delivers hands-on ways to explore the world of science while discovering how much fun the world of science can be. In the summer, the woods, pond, beach, and streams are our main laboratories and children will be spending much of their time outdoors. Students observe, study, learn, and apply knowledge gained in the natural environment. Enrichment in science is provided by the “Discovery” method, where science comes alive through hands-on contact. Camp offers hands-on ways to explore the world of science in a fun and camp-like atmosphere. Children spend the week performing weird and fun experiments and unraveling the mysteries behind some scientific basics.

Camp hours are 10-3pm. Early Drop off and Late Pick up options are available for parents who need them.

The Camp runs for eight weeks from June 28th to August 25th. Topics range from: chemistry, physics, paleontology, astronomy, marine biology, zoology, environmental science, survival skills, engineering, and forensic science.

Thanks to a grant from the Community Chest of Port Washington we are able to offer Summer Camp scholarships to Port Washington residents through the LI Summer Together program. New this year, thanks to the Chris Holmes Memorial Fund, they are able to offer scholarships to children outside of Port Washington.

Parents should know that the Science Museum’s highly qualified and engaging teaching staff are all college graduates with degrees in science. Parents are allowed to register for one week at a time. SMLI members receive a 10 percent discount per week/per child. Additional

discounts include $15 off per week if registering for ALL 8 weeks of camp, $10 off per week if registering for at least four weeks of camp. Campers are split into groups based on their age and grade they’ll be entering the following school year. Each group has their own unique, age-appropriate activities related to the week’s theme.

Whether joining camp for the entire summer or just one week of scientific fun, every Friday is Fun Friday at SMLI. This extra fun day features different activities like dress up days such as wacky hair day, superhero day, etc; a giant slip n’ slide (be sure to bring a bathing suit) and specialty sprinklers; pizza lunch and ice cream; special guests and activities based on that week’s theme; fun stations including temporary tattoos and more. Visit www.smli.org/summercamp for more information.

—From the Science Museum of Long Island with additional reporting by Amanda Olsen

Learners get outside and apply the lessons while having fun.

(Photo by SMLI)

All of the camp activities are hands-on.

(Photo by SMLI)

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Good Form For Par

How to prevent injury during your next round of golf

Whether you are hitting the course for Father’s Day or an upcoming summer outing, you might consider golf to be a low-impact sport, but a good game can put big demands on your body. Golf requires a lot of physical coordination—which can easily lead to injuries.

From back pain and injury to golfer’s elbow and shoulder pain—sports health expert Dr. Justen Elbayar from NYU Langone Health has some quick tips on how to avoid injuries while out on the green.

Use a golf cart or bag roller

The avid golfer often loves to walk the course and just carry the golf bag on his or her back. That extra weight only increases the risk of a back injury. Get help carrying that heavy load with a bag cart or a golf cart.

Stay hydrated

When summer temps go up, so does the humidity and the risk of dehydration. This can lead to muscle cramping and back pain. Drink plenty of fluids including water and sports drinks.

Good form

It is important to have good form not only to deliver an effective swing, but to also prevent back injuries. Have a friend video your swing so you can see if your form is good. New players often do not have the proper training needed to perfect their swing and prevent injury. Dr. Elbayar emphasizes the need for participants to learn proper form, especially for those with pre-existing conditions like osteoarthritis or other joint-related injuries.

Have fun

Stress can lead to tense muscles and the risk of spraining your back. Enjoy being outdoors and amongst friends.

Dr. Elbayar specializes in sports orthopedic surgery and in shoulder and elbow surgery for NYU Langone Health.

GREAT NECK PLAZA SUMMER PROMENADES ARE BACK!

—NYU Langone Health

Photo source Getty Images.

Get Out There And Celebrate The Summer

BY JENNIFER CORR jcorr@antonnews.com

The summertime is a great time to get out there and experience life at its fullest. The summer is my favorite time of year because it feels like everyone is truly celebrating life; that despite the fact that people are still working, they are on some type of vacation. People go out dancing at outdoor concerts on weeknights, spend all day at the beach on weekends and enjoy barbecues and pool parties with their friends and families.

And in that spirit, I have compiled a list of fairs, festivals, outdoor movies, plays and concerts near you so that you can go out there and share in the fun.

Town of Oyster Bay

If you live in the Town of Oyster Bay, you’re in luck. For a complete list of summer events, visit oysterbaytown.com. But here is a round-up of what the town has planned for you this summer:

• Salute to America:

On July 11 at 7:30 p.m. at TOBAY Beach in Massapequa, the town will be hosting a free concert from Any Way You Want It, a Journey tribute, and fireworks show by Grucci. The rain date will be on July 12.

• Movies By the Moonlight:

On Thursdays from July 6 to Aug. 10, family-friendly movies will be shown at various parks throughout the town. Movies include Lilo & Stitch and Toy Story. Pre-movie activities, including meet & greets with characters and playing on inflatables, will begin at 6 p.m. The movie will begin at sundown. See oysterbaytown.com for details.

• Music Under the Stars: Get your dancing shoes on and head to your local town park, because the Town of Oyster Bay is hosting concerts throughout the summer. Concerts, including Country Fest and Dr. K’s Motown Revue, are taking place on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays from July 5 to Aug. 12. See oysterbaytown.com for details.

Town of North Hempstead

Summer in the Town of North Hempstead is packed with events, including concerts, Shakespeare in the Park , movies in the park and more. For a complete list, visit northhempsteadny. gov/parks and click on the “2023 Summer Events” pdf.

• Concerts:

Throughout the months of July and August, the town is hosting many concerts at parks around the town. Acts include the Billy Joel Tribute Band, Nassau Pops Symphony Orchestra and Half-Step (a Grateful Dead Tribute band). See northhempsteadny.gov for more details.

• Shakespeare in the Park: On dates through June and July at 6 p.m., The Shakespeare play The Merry Wives of Windsor, will be performed. The performance will take place on June 24 at Clark Botanic Garden, July 14 at Gerry Pond Park and July 29 at Mary Jane Davies Green.

• Wednesday Movies in the Park: On July 12 at 8:45 p.m., Jurassic World Dominion will be playing at Clark Botanic Garden. On July 19 at 8:45 p.m., Puss in Boots: The Last Wish will be playing at Caemmerer Park. On Aug. 9 at 8:30 p.m., Black Panther: Wakanda

Forever will be playing at Whitney Pond Park. On Aug. 16 at 8:15 p.m., DC League of Super-Pets will be playing at Martin “Bunky” Reid Park.

Town of Hempstead

It’s an exciting summer for the kids of the Town of Hempstead, all the town will be hosting performances that are sure to entertain your little one all summer long. For a complete list of event dates, times and locations, visit hempsteadny.gov/342/ Childrens-Shows.

• The Kerboom Circus: Enjoy exciting entertainment from circus industry professionals. The audience will have a chance to be a part of the show, learn circus tricks, and have unforgettable fun. Performances will take place from July 17 through July 21 at parks throughout the town. Visit hempsteadny.gov/342/ChildrensShows for more details.

• Darlene Graham’s “Singing at the Beach!” show: Enjoy an interactive summer show with summer songs, complete with volunteers playing beach bucket drums and demonstrating swim strokes and large beach balls that will be tossed into the audience. Be sure to bring good shoes because this show will have you on your feet. Performances will be taking place at town parks throughout June and July. Visit hempsteadny.gov/342/ Childrens-Shows for more details.

• KerboomKidz:

Students are invited to enjoy this energetic and challenging dance program. Have fun while gaining rhythm and confidence. The program will take place at town parks from July 31 to Aug. 4. Visit hempsteadny.gov/342/Childrens-Shows for more details.

Carnivals

Nothing says summertime like a carnival. Dreamland Amusements is bringing carnivals to communities across Long Island. Enjoy endless carnival food, games and rides. Visit dreamlandamusements.

com for details.

• Westbury Carnival: Samanea New York Mall, 1500 Old Country Rd., Westbury from June 15 to 25.

• Hicksville Summer Carnival: Broadway Commons, 358 N. Broadway, Hicksville from June 28 to July 3.

• Empire State Fair: Nassau Live Center, 1255 Hempstead Tpke., Uniondale from June 30 to July 16.

• Lynbrook Titans Carnival: Greis Park, 55 Wilbur St., Lynbrook from July 6 to 9.

Other Events

• Live at Five: The Science Museum of Long Island, 1526 N. Plandome Rd., Manhasset, is hosting events on their beautiful property on July 13 and Aug. 10. Enjoy live music, food trucks, vendors and science and nature activities.

• Long Island Retro Gaming Expo: From Aug. 11 to 13 at the Cradle of Aviation, Charles Lindbergh Blvd. Garden City, there will be endless retro games to try, as well as retro gaming vendors to browse. Attendees are invited to wear cosplay and listen in on panels. There will also be tournaments complete with prizes. For more information, visit cradleofaviation.org.

• Jones Beach Bandshell: At Field 4 at Jones Beach, the bandshell will be the scene of many concerts and events throughout June, July, August and September. Events include Latin night, movies, line dancing, and performances from cover bands like Last Exit, a Pearl Jam tribute, and Misty Mountain, a Led Zeppelin tribute. These events are presented by Catholic Health. Visit facebook.com/JonesBeachBandshell for more information and event dates.

• Glen Cove Downtown Sounds: Hosted by the Glen Cove Downtown Improvement District, Glen Cove’s downtown will be closed to cars and open for music, dancing and chilling. Downtown Sounds will be hosted on Fridays in July and August at 7:30 p.m.

Live at Five: The Science Museum of Long Island

Photo credit The Science Museum of Long Island

Staller Center To Host Stony Brook Film Festival

This summer, join on an unforgettable adventure and experience the best of the best in film from all corners of the world.

The Stony Brook Film Festival, presented by Island Federal, is in its 28th year at the Staller Center for the Arts. This year’s festival will run from Thursday, July 20, through Saturday, July 29, offering 36 feature and short films from 26 countries.

For movie lovers and festivalgoers alike, the Stony Brook Film Festival is a one-of-a-kind experience at an affordable rate. Festival attendees will see world premieres and films from many different countries and cultures they cannot see anywhere else.

“For almost all of the films we screen, this will be the only chance anyone here will have to see them,” said Stony Brook

Film Festival and Staller Center Director Alan Inkles. “For many of the filmmakers, it’s one of their most unique experiences too, as we’re one of the festivals with the biggest screen and most engaged audience participating in the Q&A sessions following the screenings.”

Pass options include a VIP gold pass and a regular pass, granting access to all 10 days of the festival, and the New Flex Pass.

“Our content editor calls the Flex Pass the ‘fear of commitment’ pass for those who aren’t sure about purchasing a pass for a 10-day festival,” Inkles said. “It’s the perfect balance for discovering a film festival while giving you the one-time shot at seeing these movies from all over the world that you’ll never ever be able to watch anywhere else.”

The Flex Pass grants access to any five days of the festival and is the perfect opportunity for film fest discovery with the added benefit of flexibility at an

affordable price.

“For me, the best part of the film festival is getting to meet and interact with the filmmakers, directors, and cast and crew from all over the world,” said Kent Marks, festival coordinator and co-programmer. “The all-encompassing storylines in these films are so powerful they stay with you forever.”

Film is the ultimate journey. It can pluck you out of your seat and envelop you in its story in one moment. This year’s Stony Brook Film Festival offers a grand adventure across all corners of the world, with perks and much more for festival passholders.

All passholders receive guaranteed priority seating, Q&As with filmmakers, voting eligibility for the Audience Choice Awards, discounts at partner locations, and a festival gift. Each pass has added perks at different levels. Visit stonybrookfilmfestival. com for details.

—Staller Center for the Arts

This year’s festival will run from July 20 through 29, offering 36 feature and short films. (Amanda; courtesy of Staller Center)

Martha (Courtesy of Staller Center for the Arts)

Safety Tips For A Safe 4th Of July

The New York State Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) reminds New Yorkers to keep safe while celebrating Independence Day. As we celebrate this annual tradition with festivities ranging from fireworks, picnics, parades, family gatherings and barbecues, let’s also remember basic safety tips that apply to everyone.

“I know many New Yorkers are eager to celebrate Independence Day this year, but we must ensure our celebrations are safe and fun,” said New York State, Secretary of State Robert J. Rodriguez who oversees the NYS Division of Consumer Protection. “Around this holiday, the biggest threats to safety are very close to home. The 4th of July is one of the holidays with the highest number of accidents. We want to make sure the time-honored holiday tradition of fireworks is done safely by following basic tips.”

“Summertime, and especially the Fourth of July, are times of celebration and togetherness, but when fireworks and sparkling devices are added to the party, it can lead to very serious injuries for those involved,” New York State Homeland Security and Emergency Services Commissioner Jackie Bray said. “The best way to stay safe this Fourth of July is to leave the fireworks to the professionals, but if you plan on using sparkling devices, please make sure you

do so as safely as possible.”

Around the 4th of July, there are a lot of fire-related accidents. Every year, thousands of people—most of them children, teens and young adults—are injured while using fireworks. Most of these injuries happen in the month around the 4th of July. The Consumer Product Safety Commission found that, nationally, nearly half of the fireworks-related injuries were to people younger than 20 years of age.

Additionally, the 4th of July is one of the most dangerous holidays to be on the road. According to the National Traffic Safety Administration, dates around this holiday, sadly, often see an increase in impaired driving crashes. Drunk driving isn’t the only risky behavior causing crashes on our roads; drug-impaired and distracted driving are issues too. Many people recognize that driving under the influence is dangerous. However, many people fail to recognize the danger of driving while distracted, especially if they try to talk or text on a cell phone.

Fireworks—What’s Legal

The sale of sparkling devices by registered sellers is authorized from June 1 until July 5 annually. Sparkling devices are ground-based or handheld sparking devices that produce a shower of colored sparks or colored flame, crackling or

whistling noise and smoke. They do not launch into the air. Users must be 18 years or older to use sparkling devices.

Fireworks—What’s Not Legal

Sparkling devices are illegal in New York City and the following counties: Albany, Bronx, Columbia, Kings, Nassau, New York, Orange (prohibited in the cities of Middletown and Newburgh only), Queens, Richmond, Schenectady, Suffolk, Warren and Westchester. The list of counties that prohibit the sale and possession of sparkling devices is ever changing, thus to be sure you are compliant, check with your local county sheriff’s office.

Any other types of fireworks including firecrackers, bottle rockets, roman candles, spinners, and aerial devices are illegal statewide.

Using Sparkling Devices Safely

• Children and sparklers are a dangerous combination. Never allow young children to play with or ignite fireworks, including sparklers. Sparklers burn at temperatures of about 2,000 degrees fahrenheit. This is hot enough to melt some metals.

• Never throw or point fireworks toward

people, animals, vehicles, structures or flammable materials. Always follow the instructions on the packaging.

• Keep a supply of water close by as a precaution.

• Make sure the person lighting fireworks always wears eye protection.

• Light only one firework at a time and never attempt to relight “a dud.”

• Store fireworks in a cool, dry place away from children and pets.

• If you are impaired by alcohol, don’t use fireworks.

Driving Safely

• Avoid driving while impaired. If you are driving this July 4th, make sure to watch out for others as they may not be sober.

• If you plan to drink, make a plan ahead of time for a sober ride home.

• A sober driver is one who does not drink at all, not the one who has had the least to drink from a group of people. Even if you’ve had only one drink, let someone who hasn’t been drinking take you home.

• If you’re hosting a 4th of July gathering, help the designated drivers out by making sure there are plenty of non-alcoholic beverages.

To learn more about consumer safety, or to file a marketplace consumer complaint against a business or individual, please contact the Division’s Consumer Helpline at (800) 697-1220 or visit its website at www.dos.ny.gov/consumerprotection. Follow the Division of Consumer Protection on social media at Twitter: @NYSConsumer and Facebook: www.facebook.com/nysconsumer.

—State Division of Consumer Protection

4th of July weekend typically sees a rise in fireworksrelated injuries and an increase in drunk driving cases

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