The Copiague Chamber of Commerce and the Kiwanis Club of Copiague would like to thank the Copiague Fire Department for organizing a wonderful Christmas Party with great food, ambiance, and music. The Kiwanis Club presented an “Appreciation Award” to Lucille Moran for promoting the Kiwanis Club and helping people understand what they do and the support they give to the community. Congratulations to Donna Farina, President of the Copiague Chamber on receiving a well-deserved award for her dedicated service to the Chamber and the Copiague community.
Copiague Memorial Public Library
50 Deauville Boulevard, Copiague, New
Tel 631-691-1111 Fax 631-691-5098
Soup-er Bowl Drive Donations accepted until January 31
We will be collecting canned soups for those in need. All donations will be delivered to a local food pantry and will benefit individuals for the upcoming winter season.
String Lights Collection
Instead of tossing out your string lights after the holidays, consider recycling them with us. Whether they’re old, unwanted, still working, faulty, or completely broken, we’ll gladly collect them and ensure they’re properly recycled, helping reduce waste and protect the environment.
Afternoon Games Fridays, January 10, 17, 24, 31 February 7, 14, 21, 28 12:30 - 3:30 PM
Come with your group to play any game of your choice. Registration is required.
All About Portion Sizes Wednesday, January 8 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Happy New Year! Join Anthony Garcia from
Cornell Cooperative Extension to learn about the importance of portion sizes and the impact it has on our health. Registration is required.
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.
Garage Door
Garage Door Sale!
Special thanks to all of the organizations that donated and dropped off toys for the 6th Annual Jayla’s Day Toy Drive. Gift cards and hundreds of toys have been collected that were brought to children in local hospitals this holiday season. This year’s participants include the Copiague Chamber of Commerce, All Town Towing, Babylon Elementary School, The Marshal Arts Training Center of Deer Park, Ausco Inc. in Farmingdale and Kiwanis Club of Lindenhurst, NY, Inc.
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
HOLIDAYS
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.
Wednesdays, January 8, February 5
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Copiague Memorial Public Library
housing. Registration not required.
Adult Anime Club
Wednesdays, January 8 s
1:30 - 3:00 PM
The Tattooist of Auschewitz by Heather Morris
February 12
7:00 - 8:00 PM
Are you a proud otaku?
Come join us for a viewing of some classic Anime shows and a brief discussion if time permits. Registration is required.
Afternoon Book
Download a copy of this book from Libby or pick up a copy at the Circulation Desk. Registration is required.
VA Outreach
Wednesdays, January 15, February 19
7:00 - 8:00 PM
Need information on any benefits? Then come to the Library and see an Outreach Specialist from the Nassau Veterans Center. Registration not required.
One-on-One Medicare Counseling and Assistance
Fridays, January 17 February 21
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) volunteer from HIICAP (Health Insurance Information, Counseling & Assistance Program) to answer questions and provide information regarding Medicare health insurance, benefits, and savings programs. Registration is required.
February 28 2:00 - 5:30 PM
Representatives from the Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council will assist aged, blind and disabled patrons in enrolling in various Medicaid programs that may be available to them. Assistance will be given on a first-come, firstserved basis. For more information, please call the Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council at 631963-4168. Registration not required. Continued From 3
The Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program at EOC of Suffolk, Inc. works with Veterans who are either homeless or on the verge of homelessness by helping very low-income Veterans and their families gain access to the resources they need in order to successfully transition to, or maintain, permanent
Discussion Thursday, January 9
Are you a Veteran? Unsure of what benefits you are entitled to?
Register for a 30-minute one-on-one appointment with a Suffolk County
Medicaid Enrollment
Assistance for the Aged, Blind and Disabled
Fridays, January 24,
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Toy Distribution In Copiague Highlights Community Partnerships
Elementary students throughout the Copiague School District had an early start to the holiday season thanks to special gifts provided by the Promise of Hope Foundation, the family of fallen New York City Police Department Detective Jonathan Diller and Toys for Tots. On Dec. 10 and 11, the organizations arranged a toy distribution in the district’s four elementary buildings, allowing each
student to select a new, unwrapped toy to bring home.
“On behalf of everyone in the Copiague School District, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to these incredible organizations that generously donated toys for our students,” said Copiague School District Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kathleen Bannon. “The kindness shown to our students is truly appreciated.”
The initiative highlights a partnership between Detective Diller’s widow Stephanie, Promise of Hope and Toys for Tots. “The Promise of Hope Foundation is dedicated to giving back, honoring those who serve, and uplifting our communities,” said co-founder Michael VanDenburg. “Through this event, we not only celebrate Jonathan’s legacy but also offer students a chance to experience the
joy and significance of generosity.”
The foundation, joined by members of the Diller family, will visit more than eight school districts during the next two weeks to distribute toys, books and other holiday gifts to students. The goal is to bring joy and holiday cheer to children in underserved communities while also honoring the memory of Detective Diller. “I am so thankful to have the
opportunity to put a smile on thousands of kids’ faces,” Ms. Diller said. “I am eager to pay it forward in Jonathan’s name because he was the most generous person I knew. It truly only takes one act of kindness to change someone’s life.”
The Promise of Hope Foundation is a nonprofit organization committed to improving the lives of children and families in underserved communities through toy distribution,
backpack distribution and other community-based initiatives. Additionally, Promise of Hope has covered the funeral expenses for more than 50 families who have tragically lost a child, as well as Line of Duty officer funerals from the NYPD and Nassau and Suffolk police departments since 2019.
Photos courtesy of Copiague School District
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.
