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Babylon HS Delights Audiences With Fall Drama Production
Babylon Junior-Senior High School recently delighted audiences with its fall production of Harvey. The play tells the whimsical story of Elwood P. Dowd, a man who claims to have a six-foot-tall imaginary friend named Harvey. The production humorously explores the challenges Harvey’s existence creates for Dowd, his friends, and his family.
The talented cast featured:
• Allie Manetta as Myrtle
Mae Simmons
• Jamisyn Cerny as Veta
Louise Simmons
• Theo Hannon as Elwood P. Dowd
• Olivia Alcock as Miss Johnson
• Olivia Giaramita as Mrs. Ethel Chauvenet
• Madison DeSena as Ruth Kelly, R.N.
• Cassie Blayne as Duane Wilson
• Ethan Vilmenay as Lyman Sanderson, M.D.
• Brady Cunneen as
William R. Chumley, M.D.
• Zoey Hildebrant as Betty Chumley
• Brandon Gorgone as Judge Omar Gaffney
• Annabel Lynn as E.J. Lofgren
Behind the scenes, Carly Ryan served as stage manager, and Molly Domino as assistant stage manager. The production was supervised by Mrs. Cheryl Schweider and directed by Mr. Eddie Storey.
and Olivia Giaramita in the
1. CHECK YOUR GUTTER SYSTEM.
Your gutter system is one of the most important structures to look closely at in the Winter. Ice dams can form when your gutters are not cleaned out or damaged. Ice dams form at the edge of a roof & prevent melting snow (water) from draining off the roof. The water then backs up & can leak into your home causing damage to walls, ceilings, insulation, and other areas of your house.
2. CHECK WINDOW & DOOR OPENINGS.
On a cold day put your hand up to your window and door openings to see if you feel any cold air. If you can feel the cold air from outside, heat is escaping your house. Use caulking or weather stripping to seal up the gaps and make the openings air-tight. If that does not work, it may be time to replace your windows or doors.
3. INSULATE YOUR ATTIC.
The best way to keep your home cozy & warm in the Winter is to make sure your home is properly insulated. UNIFIED recommends loose-fill insulation for your attic or crawl space to save up to 30% on your energy bills keeping you warmer in the Winter & cooler in the Summer.
Allie Manetta, Jamisyn Cerny,
Babylon High School production of Harvey. Photo courtesy of the Babylon Union Free School District
Jamisyn Cerny, Madison DeSena, and Cassie Blayne. Photo courtesy of the Babylon Union Free School District
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JANUARY HAPPENINGS
THURS. JAN. 9th
6:30PM-8:00PM CRAFTS & COCKTAILS: TRANQUILI-TEA
The Whaling Museum & Education Center, 301 Main St. in Cold Spring Harbor. Cozy up with us this winter to explore the thrilling history and surprising uses of tea! Discover how this drink changed the world and learn how drinking - or bathing - in tea may offer surprising benefits. Enjoy a Hot Toddy as you create your own tea-infused bath salts and body scrub to take home with you.for more information, please contact Cristina Ainslie, 631-367-3418
7:00PM LINDENHURST EVENING HOMEMAKERS GROUP
Join Lindenhurst Evening Homemakers Group at the North Amityville Senior Center 48 Cedar Rd., in Amityville (off of New Hwy.) Open to all, 18 years old & up. Meetings start at 7pm & new members should arrive 15 min. early. Contact Lisa LeBrie at 516-413-7467 for more info.
SAT. JAN. 11th
8:45AM-10:30AM POLAR PLUNGEFreezin for a Reason
Get ready to take the plunge for an amazing cause! Join us for the Town of Huntington 2025 Polar Plunge and show your support for the incredible athletes of the Special Olympics! Location: Crab Meadow Beach in Northport. This event is about more than just a chilly
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1st - New Years Day
20th - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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
dip, it’s about coming together as a community to celebrate and empower these remarkable athletes. Let’s make a difference together. For more details and to register, visit: www.polarplungeny.org/ Huntington
SUN. JAN. 12th
11:00AM-2:00PM 2025 NYS PARKS
WINTER RUN SERIES at Heckscher State Park, East Islip - Field #2. Absolutely No: Baby Joggers, Rollerbladers, Skaters, Bikers or Pets Are Permitted! For more information, please call Brendan Dagan 516-531-3323
TUES. JAN. 14th
10:00AM-12:00PM PC COMPUTER CLEAN-UP Learn how to clean & speed up your PC computer with Emma Clark's Technology Education Librarian, Jennifer Mullen. If you have a PC laptop, bring it with you! If you don't have one, don't worry, you can use ours to learn. Free Event. Open to all Suffolk County residents. Emma Clark Library, 120 Main Street in Setauket. For more information, please call 631-941-4080
SAT. JAN. 18th
4:00PM-7:00PM
FAMILY GAME NIGHT
Farmingdale United Methodist Church, 407 Main Street in Farmingdale, invites the community to their Family Game Night. Come have fun with Duck Races, Cornhole
Games, Board Games, Life-Size Jenga, Connect Four, food and much more! Please RSVP to office@farmingdaleumc.org.
SAT. JAN. 25th
8:45AM-12:00PM
8:45AM 5K Start
9:00AM Half Marathon & Marathon Start
ICEBREAKER MARATHON, HALF MARATHON & 5K at Eisenhower Park Field 2 Rain or Shine. Certified course and a Boston Qualifier! The course is a looped course and great for spectating. The course is fully stocked with water and nutrition stops. The course is on park paths and fully closed roads. For more information, please call Brendan Dagan 516-531-3323
9:30AM–4:00PM
DEFENSIVE DRIVING
Will be held at the Islip Public Library, 71 Monell Ave. in Islip. Fee: $25 check or money order payable directly to New York Safety Training Associates (NYSTA) on the day of the program. For more information, please call 631-581-5933
6:30PM
NIGHT AT THE RACES
Will be held on Saturday, January 25,2025, at Wade-Burns VFW 7279, 560 N. Delaware Avenue in Lindenhurst, Doors open 6:30 p.m. Admission $10.00. For more information, please call 631-888-9854.
Winter Long Island Restaurant Week
Starts January 26th!
The tri-annual and award winning Long Island Restaurant Week is warming up the winter season with an opportunity to bring customers into Long Island restaurants in the off season!
In a recent survey sent to diners, over 70% said they are very likely to dine out during Restaurant Week again in the future, and more than 45% said they dine out twice during the promotion. The Winter edition will take place from Sunday, January 26th to Sunday, February 2nd, 2025, with several prix fixe options. Restaurants may offer a $24 two-course lunch, a $29 three-course dinner menu, a $39 three-course dinner menu and/or a $46 threecourse dinner prix fixe. They may offer one, two or any combination of the four prix fixes during the promotion. Each participant is required to offer three options per
course (appetizer, entrée and dessert) for dinner.
Participating restaurants MUST offer the $24 twocourse lunch prix fixe, $29, $39 or $46 three-course dinner prix fixe all night every night they are open (or during lunch hours) from Sunday to Sunday, with the exception of Saturday when it may only be offered until 7 p.m.
Back by popular demand, the Gift Card Giveaway returns for the winter promotion and diners have the option to enter to win one of three gift cards to redeemed at a participating restaurant of their choice. To enter to win, diners must visit the Long Island Restaurant Week website between Monday, January 20th, 2025 at 12:00 a.m. EST and Monday, February 3rd at 11:59 p.m. EST and input their information. Winners will be selected on or around
Friday, February 7th, 2025, and will be notified via telephone and/or email.
“What better way to celebrate the cold days of winter than with a delicious affordable warm meal! We are expecting over 150 restaurants to participate this winter in offering discount meals for Winter Long Island Restaurant Week. With diners sharing that almost 50% of them dine out more than once during restaurant week, it is lining up to be quite a busy week,” shares Nicole Castillo of Long Island Restaurant and Hospitality Group.
For a full list of participants and to view menus, visit www. longislandrestaurantweek. com.
Long Island Restaurant Week is proudly sponsored by Long Island Restaurant News, Discover Long Island & Newsday.
Splish Splash Water Park Announces All - New Splash - Tastic Water Playground
From soak to spray there’s water every which way beginning next summer at Splish Splash Water Park, as the park debuts an all-new water playground. Set to open for visitors in summer 2025, the new kids’ zone will welcome the tiniest of tots as the water park celebrates its 35th summer season.
Opening in 2025 at New York’s Largest Water Park, the new kid-friendly zone will offer families more
than 15 fun and silly ways to stay cool during their visit to Splish Splash. The allnew water playground will be decked out with threepint sized water slides, six interactive spray features, five water play features, a dump bucket and fun for all to soak and spray.
“At Splish Splash, we want to make sure we are offering a variety of attractions fit for guests of all ages,” said General Manager Mike Bengtson. “This all-new
water playground will offer our smallest guests pintsized thrills during their visit with more than 15 exciting features. We can’t wait to welcome families back to the park for a splashtastic summer.”
In addition to the new water playground, Splish Splash has a little something for everyone including more than 30 thrilling attractions like the new light and sound experience, Hyperlight, the iconic Ailen
Invasion water slide and the beloved Bootlegger’s Run water coaster. Plus, next summer visitors can once again expect to enjoy a full lineup of events including Father’s Day Flop, Shark in the Park, Hero Appreciation week, Touch-a-Truck Day and more.
For more details on Splish Splash’s 2025 Season, allnew water playground, Black Friday Sale and more, visit splishsplash.com.
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Welcoming The New Year: A Roadmap For Success And Gratitude
By JoAnn Cilla Happy 2025!
I love January 1st. It’s a great day to celebrate the victories from last year, while getting a second chance to finish incomplete work or start new projects. Each New Year brings with it a clean slate, a chance to realign with our goals and dreams. If you think the same way, here’s how you can set the tone for a successful and fulfilling year.
1. Seize New Opportunities
Every New Year is like an open door—full of promise but you must walk through it. For business owners, this might mean “Out with the old and in with the new!”
Decide today where you want your business to be on December 31, 2025 (usually it’s a revenue number but you can choose any goal that is specific and measurable).
Once you have your goals in place, break them down into manageable quarterly milestones. If you’re aiming for a 20% increase in revenue, for instance, focus on steps like launching new products or services, expanding your customer base, or enhancing your marketing strategy. Sometimes, what worked for you last year might not work for you this year. Be ready and open to making necessary changes. For individuals, opportunities often come disguised as challenges. Whether it’s learning a new skill, networking, or saying “yes” to projects outside your comfort zone, welcome the new opportunities/ challenges with open arms.
2. Avoid Common Obstacles
A lack of focus can derail even the best intentions. Business owners today should prioritize clarity: Do your employees know and understand your goals for 2025? Are you giving them the tools and resources they need to succeed? Do you
plan to meet with them on a regular basis to make sure they stay on track?
For individuals, avoid the trap of burnout by setting realistic goals. Not every task needs to be urgent. Focus on what’s truly important, and delegate or defer the rest. Most importantly, move at your own pace! The only person you are competing with is yourself.
3. Practice Daily Gratitude
There is a mural on the side of my building that I asked a local artist to paint for me when I first moved into my office. It’s a simple threeword mantra, “Gratitude Changes Everything.” I did this to remind myself every day when I come to work how grateful I am for today. It can be easy to forget gratitude when things are tough, but it’s gratitude that will help us get through the tough times.
Gratitude makes hard times bearable, good times wonderful, and great times memorable. Practice it daily in 2025 and see the difference it makes in your life.
4. Celebrate Progress Don’t wait until December to celebrate your success. Acknowledge small wins throughout the year, both professionally and personally. These moments will remind you why you started in the first place, and they will help you in getting to the next level.
I hope my four suggestions were helpful, and I wish you success, happiness, and good health throughout 2025.
Babylon Public Library
24 S. Carll Ave. Babylon, NY Erin White 631.669.1624
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Plot for Prose Writing Workshop Wednesday, January 8, 5:30pm – 7:30pm Every tale–whether a memoir, short story, or other piece of creative prose–needs a plot. In this class, you’ll learn all about the plot diagram and its nuances. After the instructional segment, all participants will be given prompts and time to write. If you have a story currently in progress, you’re welcome to bring it along to continue working on during this time, but doing so isn’t necessary. The class will end with a workshopping session in which participants can share their writing and get feedback. This program is suitable for brand new writers, seasoned scribblers, and everyone in between. Please register for this program.
Hatha Yoga
Thursdays, January 9, 16, & 30; February 6, 13, & 20 6:00pm – 7:00pm
This 6-week session is an active class, suitable for beginners as well as more experienced practitioners, with alternative postures for different fitness levels. The class can include standing poses, as well as strengthening exercises on the mat, easy inversions, core work, and seated stretches. Please bring a mat and a large towel or blanket. There is a $30.00 nonrefundable fee due at registration.
Lotus Seashell Tealight Holder
Saturday, January 11, 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Join Anna Chan, an acclaimed mixed-media
artist, on a journey of artistic discovery and create an exquisite coastal-themed tealight holder using seashells and her exclusive airdry sand. Unleash your creative potential and create something truly magnificent to begin the new year! A nonrefundable $5.00 fee is due at registration.
Create a Vision Board for 2025
Monday, January 13, 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Are you ready to make 2025 your best year yet?
Join Life Coach Linda Mazza for an interactive, fun-filled vision board workshop. A vision board is a useful tool to inspire and motivate you to stay focused on achieving your goals. Please register for this program.
ADULT GAMES
Mondays, January 13 & 27
1:00pm – 4:00pm
The Community Room is open for library patrons to play games of their own choosing. Patrons must bring their own games. New players are always welcome. Adults only. No registration required.
Stitch & Chat
Needlecraft Circle
Tuesday, January 14, 11:00am – 12:30pm
Bring your own needlecraft supplies and projects, and enjoy some conversation while you work! Whether you’re into knitting, crocheting, embroidery, or another form of needlecraft, you’re welcome to join us once a month to stitch and chat. No registration required.
Classic Film Club: The Letter
Wednesday, January 15, 5:30pm - 7:30pm Watch and discuss the film The Letter (1940). Bette Davis shoots and kills a man. Was it murder or self defense? The
answer can be found in the letter. From the first unforgettable moments of this classic film, Davis is at her dramatic best. No registration required.
Evening Book Discussion: The Truth About the Devlins
Thursday, January 16, 7:00pm – 7:45pm We will be reading the book The Truth About the Devlins by Lisa Scottoline. Copies will be available at the Adult Reference Desk. Registration is required.
Plots & Pastries: Long Island
Tuesday, January 21, 10:00am – 11:00am We will be reading the book Long Island by Colm Toibin. Copies will be available at the Adult Reference Desk. Please register for this program.
Using the Energy of Crystals and Gems
Wednesday, January 22, 6:00pm – 7:30pm Join Rev. Maria D’Andrea to learn about gemstones, crystals, and their intrinsic energies. You’ll learn which stones are believed to be best suited for healing, luck, love, improving finances, and more. Please register for this program.
TEEN PROGRAMS
Teen Dungeons & Dragons
January 8 & 22 3:30pm – 5:30pm Join us in the library for Dungeons & Dragons! Build a character, choose your weapons, and lay waste to nasty critters with a roll of the dice. Grades 6-12. Registration required.
Teen Minecraft Saturday, January 18, 1:00pm - 4:00pm Bring your own device for Minecrafting fun! Please come with a Microsoft account and username. Registration required. Grades 6-12.
JOANN CILLA
Recipe Of The Week: Outrageous Barbecued Nachos
Serves 4-6
3 ounces (about 1 cup) pulled pork
3 ounces (about 1 cup) pulled chicken
3 ounces (about 3 slices) sliced and chopped barbecued brisket
1 1⁄2 cups favorite mild barbecue sauce
3⁄4 (10-ounce) bag tortilla chips
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
15 pickled jalapeño slices
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 400 F.
2. Combine the meats and barbecue sauce in a small saucepan over medium heat.
3. Spread half of the tortilla chips on a small cookie sheet. Cover the chips with half of the meat and sauce. Top with half of each cheese.
4. Repeat the process on top of this layer, using the other half of the ingredients.
5. Bake until the cheese is completely melted, about 10 minutes. Remove and top with the jalapeños.
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