Town blood drive planned for June 27

With hospitals facing a nationwide blood shortage, the Town of Oyster Bay invites residents to attend a Blood Collection Drive on Tuesday, June 27, from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Hicksville Athletic Center, located at 167 S. Broadway in Hicksville.

Town Councilman Steve Labriola stated, “Blood supplies are critically needed for local hospitals to meet the demand and continue saving lives. Please consider participating in this blood drive to help bolster our blood banks and ensure as many people as possible can be helped. Together, we can give the gift of life though a simple blood donation.”

Appointments are preferred for the Town’s blood drive. To qualify as a donor, a person must be between the ages of 17 and 75 years old (16 with parental permission and 76 or older with a doctor’s note), weigh at least 110 pounds and

Details from work by Madhumita Sen, on view in the Syosset Library Gallery through June.

A neurobiologist, artist, and art instructor, Madhumita Sen explores the intersection of science and artistic creativity with a fine balance of structured and unstructured patterns similar to the patterns found in nature. “Through my art, I hope to spread happiness and joy, encouraging my audience to appreciate the simplicity and complexity of nature,” she says.

Working with acrylic and mixed media, Ms. Sen pushes the boundaries of her own creativity and experiments with new techniques and materials. Her works are colorful, bold, and vibrant. She also focuses on abstract expression using fluid art and other techniques and recycled household materials in some of her works.

“I like to bring out the connections between art and science,” she says. “In my artwork, I project the optical illusion, three dimensional ideas, perspectives, and symmetry, thereby expressing scientific knowledge through art.”

As an art instructor, Ms. Sen is committed to nurturing and growing the talent of young artists and empowering them with the tools and techniques to express themselves through art. “Creativity is essential to human development, and I am blessed to be able to contribute to the growth and enrichment of my students.” not have donated blood within the last 56 days. Anyone who received a tattoo within the past 12 months is ineligible to donate. It is recommended that donors eat well (low fat) and drink fluids in the days before the blood srive. Additionally, all donors will receive a voucher for a free Blizzard at Dairy Queen.

Syosset Library is located at 225 South Oyster Bay Road in Syosset. For more information about programs, services, and hours, call 516-921-7161, or visit the library or the website at www. syossetlibrary.org.

Councilman Labriola added, “It’s quick, easy, and safe to donate a single pint of blood which can save up to three lives. Donating blood at the Hicksville Athletic Center, is an incredible way for all of us to pitch in and give back, to help ease the burden of our Healthcare Heroes as they continue to provide lifesaving efforts.”

For additional information regarding the Town’s blood drive, contact the Town’s Public Information Office at (516) 624-6380. To make an appointment to donate at this blood drive, sign up today at https://bit.ly/3LpKRF5