Bethpage orchestra student earns scholarship Fall Toddler Arts and Crafts program

The Town of Oyster Bay will be offering the popular Toddler Arts & Crafts Program again this fall, beginning on October 10. This 6-week program offers classes at the Town’s Ice Skating Center Community Room in Bethpage and at the Hicksville Athletic Center, and is open to children ages 2 through 4.

“The Town’s Toddler Arts & Crafts Program is a wonderful way to help support your toddler’s development through nurturing their artistic expression,” said Town Councilwoman Vicki Walsh. “Classes will certainly fill up quickly as this program offers children an opportunity to meet others their age and explore their creativity. Highlights of the program include holiday crafts and ceramics.”

The Toddler Arts & Crafts Program begins October 10 and is 6 weeks in duration. Residents who sign their toddler up for the program must choose one class per week, per child. Classes will take place on:

Bethpage High School Orchestra Director Dr. Eric Kay (left) with 2023 LISFA Studio Award recipient Katherine Sfeir

Incoming Bethpage High School sophomore Katherine Sfeir was honored as this year’s recipient of the Long Island String Festival Association Studio Award. This $500 scholarship award is presented to deserving students in ninth or 10th grade who were selected and participated in the LISFA Festival this year.

Sfeir, a viola player, submitted a letter of recommendation from her orchestra teacher and wrote an essay explaining why she wanted to be considered for the scholarship.

• Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. for twoyear-olds, and 11:00 a.m. for three-andfour-year-olds at the Hicksville Athletic Center in Hicksville;

• Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. for two-year-olds, and 11:00 a.m. for threeand-four-year-olds at the Ice Skating Center Community Room in Bethpage;

• Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. for twoyear-olds, and 11:00 a.m. for three-andfour-year-olds at the Ice Skating Center Community Room in Bethpage.

Registration will take place ONLINE through the Parks Portal available at oysterbaytown.com/portal beginning on September 6 at 9:00 a.m. Space is limited- first come, first serve. Registration will close when the program reaches full capacity.

Each class is approximately 45 minutes. The cost of the program is $35 per child who is a Town resident, and $45 per child whose care giver is a Town resident but not the child. The child’s birth certificate and a tax or utility bill will be required to validate age and proof of residency. A guardian must be present during the class. A smock and supplies will be provided with enrollment.

The Toddler Arts & Crafts Program is run by the Town’s Parks Department, Recreation Division. For further information, please call (516) 797-7945.