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FEBRUARY HAPPENINGS
THURS. FEB. 6th
11:00AM 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
FRI. FEB. 7th
10:00AM-1:00PM
$5 BAG SALE
Simpson UMC will be having a $5 bag sale. Come and fill a bag which will be provided.Lots of other treasures will be available for purchase as well. Something for everyone! Simpson is located at 30 Locust Ave, Amityville, NY 11701. Call Mary for additional information 516-991-8098
SAT. FEB. 8th
10:30AM-12:30PM
FOREST THERAPY WALK
Bayard Cutting Arboretum, 440 Montauk Hwy. in Great River. Join a certified forest therapy guide on a walk to slow down, wander, and notice the beauty of nature. This will be a lengthy walk, so please wear comfortable, study shoes and warm clothing. $45/pp. https://www.forestbathingfinder. com/
HOLIDAYS
2nd - Groundhog Day 14th - Valentine's Day 17th - Presidents' 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
11:00AM-3:00PM
WINTERFEST 2025
Levittown Community Council
WinterFest 2025, Island Trees Public Library, 38 Farmedge Road in Levittown. Free admission, crafts, entertainment, and eye screening.
OTHER: Featuring Nassau Lionel Operating Engineers, balloon magic by MsMatch the Clown, music by deejay Tim Aldridge. For information visit: levittowncouncil@yahoo.com
3:00PM
VALENTINE'S DAY CONCERT
Valentine's Day Concert
Featuring Kathryn Wilson, soprano soloist. Grace United Methodist Church, 515 S. Wellwood Ave. in Lindenhurst. For more information, please call 631-226-8690. A free-will offering will be taken.
TUES. FEB. 11th
7:00PM
REPUBLIC AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING
7150 Republic Airport, Room 201 in Farmingdale. For information call 631-752-7707 x6109 or email: info@republicairport.net
7:00PM
NARCAN TRAINING
Learn to save lives, free Naloxone/ Narcan training, sponsored by St. Thomas of Canterbury Episcopal Church, 29 Brooksite Drive in Smithtown. It’s a medication to reverse effects of an overdose of opioids and is taught by CN
Guidance & Counseling Services. Limited seating, RSVP: TEXT: 631374-9281, Pat Reynolds or EMAIL: stthomassundayschool@gmail.com
SAT. FEB. 15th
11:00AM-1:00PM
MAPLE SUGARING
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve. This interactive program geared for adults will teach you how to make your own maple syrup at home! Not recommended for children. Please call for Reservations 631-423- 1770. Registration Required
SUN. FEB. 16th
3:00PM-7:00PM ANNUAL OUTREACH DANCE SPONSORED BY THE LADIES ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS Join them for their Annual Fundraiser at Division 2 Hall in Babylon. $40 pp includes beer, wine, soda, buffet dinner, dessert, Irish coffee Bar. Bring a bag of non-perishable food for inclusion in a Special Raffle! Reservations are a MUST call or text Mary Gibbons 631-671-6178
FRI. FEB. 21st
6:3-PM TRIVIA NIGHT
N. Babylon Lions Club Trivia Night at North Babylon A. Tatti Youth Center, 213 Phelphs Lane in N. Babylon. $35pp includes Prizes, pizza, salad. Raffles and 50/50. RSVP by 2/10 to Diane @ 6315530217 or Judy @ 631-745-3007
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4 Memorable Moments In The History Of The NFL’s Biggest Game
The National Football League offers no shortage of notable moments over the course of a typical season. Memorable plays and exciting moments begin when the NFL kicks off its season in early September, and the excitement only builds as the season inches closer to the Super Bowl, the league’s much-watched championship game.
The winner-takeall nature of the Super Bowl certainly adds to the gravity of the game, and that has laid the foundation for some unforgettable plays since the first Super Bowl was played in 1967. Any list of notable moments in Super Bowl history could be endless, but the following are four moments that fans of the game won’t soon forget.
1. The Seattle Seahawks decide to throw the ball. The Seahawks were trailing the New
England Patriots 2824 with 20 seconds left in Super Bowl XLIX in Arizona in 2015 but had the ball at the goal line. Most football fans fully expected Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson to hand the ball off to running back Marshawn Lynch, who scored a rushing touchdown earlier in the game. But Seattle instead chose to pass, and Wilson was intercepted by undrafted rookie Malcolm Butler, a play that sealed the Patriots’ victory and prompted second-guessing from millions of fans.
2. David Tyree makes a catch for the ages. Acrobatic catches have become the norm in the modern NFL, but there may still be no more unlikely catch than New York Giant David Tyree’s “Helmet Catch” in Super Bowl XLII
in 2008. The Giants trailed the Patriots 1410 late in the fourth quarter when Tyree and
his teammates faced a third down. Tyree leapt in the air to catch an Eli Manning pass with
one hand, pinning the ball to his helmet and maintaining possession for a first down and 32yard gain. The Giants ultimately scored a touchdown on the drive to secure a 17-14 victory.
3. Joe Montana keeps his cool. When the Cincinnati Bengals kicked a go-ahead field goal with a little more than three minutes left in Super Bowl XXIII in Miami in 1989, things were looking bleak for quarterback Joe Montana and his San Francisco 49ers teammates. But Montana kept his cool, even pointing into the crowd as the Niners offense huddled on the field and asking, “Hey, isn’t that John Candy?” Montana’s cool demeanor undoubtedly helped the 49ers pull off a stunning comeback, which culminated when
he connected with wide receiver John Taylor on a 10-yard touchdown with 34 seconds to go to cap an incredible 11play, 92-yard drive.
4. Scott Norwood breaks hearts in Buffalo. Memorable plays leave some fans cheering and others lamenting what might have been. Super Bowl XXV in Tampa, Florida, between the Giants and the Buffalo Bills in 1991 certainly featured such a play. Trailing 20-19 with just four seconds to go, the Bills lined up to kick a 47-yard field goal that would have earned the franchise its first Super Bowl victory. But Buffalo placekicker Scott Norwood’s kick sailed wide right, handing the Giants the win and starting a string of four straight Super Bowl losses for the Bills.
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Recipe Of The Week: Spicy Soy Chicken Wings
Whilethe exciting action on the gridiron is a cause for celebration among millions of football fans, the food enjoyed during game day provides much to look forward to as well. Certain foods have become part and parcel of watching a particular sport. For example, who can attend a baseball game and resist the temptation to indulge in a hot dog? For football fans, chicken wings are the go-to game day dish. There’s no shortage of ways to prepare chicken wings, but fans who like their game day grub to have a little kick can try this recipe for “Spicy Soy Chicken Wings” courtesy of Andrew Schloss’s “Cooking Slow: Recipes for Slowing Down and Cooking More” (Chronicle Books).
Makes 4 servings
4 lbs. chicken wings, cut into sections at the joints, tapered wing tips trimmed and discarded
Coarse sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
2⁄3 cup soy sauce
Directions:
2⁄3 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1⁄8 teaspoon hot chili powder, preferably habanero
2 garlic cloves, minced
Combine the chicken wing pieces with a generous amount of salt and pepper in a large zippered plastic bag. Close the bag tightly and refrigerate for at least 12 hours or up to 24 hours.
Preheat the oven to 225 F. Transfer the chicken to a baking dish in a single layer without crowding. In a small saucepan, stir together the soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, cayenne, chili powder, and garlic and heat to a simmer, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Pour over the chicken. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and cook until the chicken is nearly falling off the bone, about 3 hours. Raise the oven temperature to 450 F and continue baking until the chicken browns and the sauce thickens into a glaze, about 10 minutes longer. Watch carefully near the end of the cooking time to avoid burning. Toss the wings in the sauce to coat and serve.
Diving Into The World Of Journalism
DIVING INTO THE WORLD OF JOURNALISM - Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School students in Dan Barresi’s class are delving into the evolving world of journalism. Students have been learning to think like a journalist by creating content relevant to their school community. Using iPads, they conduct video interviews and piece together video segments. The class chooses topics for different videos based on school events, honing their reporting, interviewing and editing skills in the process. Photo courtesy of Copiague School District
Unified Window Systems Inc.
Honors Founder Steven Joseph DiMare, Welcomes His Son As New CEO To Continue His Legacy
It is with great sadness that Unified Window Systems Inc. announces the passing of its founder and CEO, Steven Joseph DiMare, on January 6, 2025.
Steve established the family-owned and operated business in 1989 with a vision of providing highquality home improvement services while treating every customer like family. Family meant everything to Steve, and he made sure to treat his employees and customers as such. After all, home is where the heart is.
Steve’s journey in the construction industry began humbly, working as a young laborer carrying windows up multiple flights of stairs in New York City. Over the years, he advanced from laborer to installer to foreman, before eventually founding Unified Window Systems Inc. in 1989, starting as one showroom in Hempstead Village. His grit, dedication, and ambition turned Unified into a trusted name in the home remodeling industry, completing over 350,000 projects across the New York Metro area. In 2019, with the help of his son, Steven Michael DiMare, the company obtained
a DBA as Unified Home Remodeling in order to showcase its evolution into a full-service remodeling provider. What began as a window installation company now offers a wide array of home improvement services, including doors, siding, roofing, masonry, fencing, decking, and more.
Steve’s commitment to quality and customer care extended beyond his business. He was heavily involved with New Ground, a local charity dedicated to helping veterans and families break the cycle of homelessness. His contributions to the community and generosity of spirit will remain central to Unified’s mission.
As Unified moves into the next chapter, the company is proud to announce that Steven M. DiMare will assume the role of CEO. Steven began working for the family business in high school, learning the company from the ground up—as his father did before him— beginning as a warehouse worker, then a laborer, a quality control inspector, and a home remodeling expert. A graduate of the University of Michigan, Steven began working as Unified’s marketing
director in 2019, before being promoted to Vice President, where he worked diligently alongside his father in anticipation of Steve’s intended retirement in the next few years. Though that timeline has now been moved up, Steven is confident that Unified’s legacy as a dependable and beloved provider of home improvements will continue.
“Unified Home Remodeling is more than just a company; it’s a family,” remarked Steven M. DiMare. “My father’s dedication to quality, honesty, and treating every customer like family has set the standard for everything we do. With the incredible team my father built and the support of my family, we will continue to uphold those principles and grow Unified for generations to come.”
Unified’s success has been driven by its team, many of whom have been with the company for decades. This loyalty, coupled with a 99.6% customer satisfaction rating, underscores Unified’s dedication to excellence and the legacy Steven Joseph DiMare leaves behind.
Cash On Hand
A leader in the presettlement funding business, LawCash helps level the playing field for people whose meritorious claims are being delayed. With cash on hand, victims don’t have to simply accept a lowball amount. Learn more at www.lawcash.net and (800) LAW-CASH.
Copiague Memorial Public
Library
50 Deauville Boulevard, Copiague, New York 11726
Tel 631-691-1111 Fax 631-691-5098
Afternoon Games
Fridays, February 7, 14, 21, 28
12:30 - 3:30 PM
Come with your group to play any game of your choice. Registration is required.
Let’s Play Ping-Pong Tuesdays, February 6, 20 1:00 - 5:00 PM
Ping-pong is a fun activity that patrons of all ages can enjoy! Please call the Library to book a one-hour appointment to play with a friend! Registration is required.
Food Safety
Tuesday, February 11
6:00 - 7:00 PM
How you ever gotten sick because of poor hygiene or undercooked food? If your answer is yes, join Anthony Garcia from Cornell Cooperative Extension to learn the four protocols to follow to prevent any food borne illness. Registration is required.
Food for Radiant Skin
Wednesday, February 12
7:00 – 8:00 PM
Lisa Zimmerman will provide top tips for healthy, youthful, radiant skin that you will not hear from your dermatologist. Registration is required.
Afternoon Book
Discussion
Thursday, February 13
1:30 - 3:00 PM
Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson
Download a copy of this book from Libby or pick up a copy at the Circulation Desk. Registration is required.
Long Island Sierra Club
Thursday, February 13
6:30 - 8:30 PM
This program will be held in person and via Zoom. Six years after launching the EV1 in 1996 in California, the first electric car since the early years
of motorized vehicles, General Motors not only stopped production on the EV1 but recalled and destroyed approximately 1,100 of them. Learn the inside story behind the plot to kill electric vehicles. Registration is required.
New Beginnings
Monday, February 18
6:30 - 8:00 PM
If you are divorced, widowed, single, aged 50 plus who would like a new beginning, come and be inspired to make new friends and learn new skills towards reinventing yourself. Social worker and life coach Marla Matthews will lead this discussion. Registration is required.
Unsung Heroes: African American Medical Pioneers
Wednesday, February 19
6:30 - 7:30 PM
African Americans have been at the forefront of many important medical advances. Discover the contributions of Pittsburgh’s Freedom House Ambulance Corps, the first in the nation; Staten Island’s Black Angels, nursing pioneers in the treatment of tuberculosis and more. Join educator Howard Rosenberg in this informative presentation. Registration is required.
Can My Home Help Me
Retire?
Thursday, February 20
6:30 - 8:00 PM
Join Mortgage Loan Officer Dennis Young of Fairway Mortgage and Financial Planner Christian LaPeter of LaPeter Financial Concepts for an interactive seminar and learn how your home can play a valuable role in helping you retire. We will also discuss the ins and outs of different loan products, putting together a budget and much more! Registration is required.
Defensive Driving Saturday, February 22 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Save money on your car insurance! A $33.00 fee payable to Diana APW (Accident Prevention Workshop) by check, money order or cash, is due the day of class. Please arrive early to sign in. Late comers will not be admitted. Please bring a pen and your driver’s license. Registration is required.
Plants That Are Good for the Bedroom, Bath and More
Tuesday, February 25
3:00 - 4:00 PM
Join horticulturist Paul Levine to learn all about which plants are best for the bedroom, bathroom and other rooms in your home. Registration is required.
Babylon Officials Secure Grant For 1st Responders
Officials from the Town of Babylon recently awarded a $150,000 grant to the North Lindenhurst Volunteer Fire Department for infrastructure maintenance, funded through the American Rescue Plan Act. The fire department identified necessary repairs for the gas pumps that service their vehicles and equipment. Supervisor Rich Schaffer, Deputy Supervisor Tony Martinez, and the town board presented the grant check to the fire department. Additionally, the Town of Babylon has leveraged the American Rescue Plan Act to enhance public safety by providing grants to various municipalities and fire departments for lifesaving equipment. With these funds, the Wyandanch Fire Department acquired a new ladder truck, while the Lindenhurst and West Babylon Fire Departments received LUCAS devices to aid in CPR. The Copiague Fire Department obtained three AEDs, and Babylon Village purchased a second ambulance.
155 Sunrise Highway Amityville, NY 11701 p: 631.842.2788 e: js@slingerhasgill.com • www.slingerhasgill.com
Science Of Spirituality Meditation Center
79 County Line Rd., Amityville, NY 11701
For information and to register: 631-8227979, 888-666-1990, infotristate@sos.org www.sos.org/location/ amityville
EXPERIENCING THE SOUL, PART 2
The Four Essential Practices: Gratitude, Contentment, Compassion, and Forgiveness 8-Part Meditation Workshop Series. Each class is a stand-alone workshop. No prior knowledge is needed. Speaker: Andrew Vidich, PhD. In this series, we discuss how gratitude, contentment, compassion, and forgiveness deepen our meditations and open our hearts to our authentic selves.
DIVINE BEAUTY: A WOMEN’S RETREAT
10th Anniversary 2025 Workshops & Presenters: Meditation: Beautify Your Life with Emotional Wellness, Ekta Kohli Portillo, LCSW Yoga for Health & Inner Harmony, Ferlaisa Gomez, ALM, RYT Vegan Bites for One or More, Rosanna Jimenez, CHHC
MEDITATION: THE PATH TO RADICAL HAPPINESS
Meditation Saturday Presenter: A ndrew Vidich, PhD Yoga for Everyone: Angelica Zambrano, LMSW, Certified RYT
4-Part Workshop Series Presenter: Jerry Kelly, LMT
Discover how the practice of meditation and inner reflection can help you feel renewed, refreshed, and ready for new beginnings.
Phone: 631-842-6464 Fax:
Tuesdays, February 11, 18, & 25, March 4, 11, 18, & 25 7 – 9 pm
Join us as we celebrate the 10th anniversary of our annual Divine Beauty Women’s Retreat. Learn how to face life’s challenges by finding your center of inner strength, peace, and love through meditation. These inspirational workshops are designed especially for you. Afterward, join us for a complimentary vegetarian lunch. Come for discussion, sisterhood, meditation, and friendship. We look forward to seeing you.
Saturday, March 15 9:30 am - 2:30 pm
Meditation is more than a tool to reduce stress or improve one’s physical, and emotional well-being. Meditation is a spiritual technology that can ignite a powerful personal healing process, leading to true happiness. Participants will enjoy a stress-reducing yoga class and learn a powerful meditation technique that can transform us and foster a revolutionary change in our families, communities, and beyond.
Saturday, March 29 9:30 am – 2:30 pm
MEDITATION: SPRING CLEANING FOR YOUR SOUL
Tuesdays, April 8, 15, 22, & 29 7 – 9 pm
BLOOMING GENTLY MEDITATING
Meditation Saturday Presenters: Rosanna Jimenez, CHHC, Supriya Verma, DMD
Treat yourself to some special time to nourish body, mind, and spirit. With stress-reducing, inspirational workshops, these rejuvenating programs are designed to provide a welcome oasis in your busy week.
Saturday, April 26 9:30 am – 2:30 pm
The Argyle Theatre (Mark and Dylan Perlman, Executive Producers & Managing Partners; Evan Pappas, Artistic Director), Long Island’s largest yearround professional theatrical venue, will present JERSEY BOYS: The Story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, directed and choreographed by Todd L. Underwood with musical direction by Jonathan Brenner. It will run through April 6. 2025. With phenomenal music, memorable characters, and great storytelling, JERSEY BOYS follows the fascinating evolution of four blue-collar kids who became one of the greatest successes in pop-music history. Winner of Best Musical at both the Tony Awards® and Olivier Awards®, JERSEY BOYS takes you behind the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons to discover the secret of a 40-year
Long Island’s ARGYLE THEATRE Announces
friendship as the foursome work their way from the streets of New Jersey to the heights of stardom. Thrill your audiences with electrifying performances of chart-topping hits, including “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” “Dawn,” and “My Eyes Adored You,” which brought The Four Seasons the highest honor: induction into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame. Jersey Boys is written by Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice, with music by Bob Gaudio and lyrics by Bob Crewe.
“Jersey Boys is the perfect show to kick off 2025 at The Argyle Theatre. It’s an audience favorite with phenomenal music, an unforgettable story, and a fantastic cast that will bring the magic of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons to life. We can’t wait to share this electrifying production
with our Long Island community.” Evan Pappas, Argyle Theatre’s Artistic Director
The cast includes Zane Zapata (Regional: Jersey Boys) as Frankie Valli, Weston LeCrone (International: The Sound of Music) as Bob Gaudio, Milo Alosi (Broadway: Disney’s Aladdin, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical) as Nick Massi, Bobby Guenther (Regional; Seussical,Noises Off) as Nick Massi as of 3/18, Evan Ross Brody (Regional: Beautiful, Jersey Boys) as Tommy DeVito, Damien DeShaun Smith (Tours: RENT, Mamma Mia!) as Barry Belson, Annie Rubi (Regional: Company) as Francine, Kate Zulauf (Norwegian Cruise: SIX) as Lorraine, Samantha Tullie (Regional: Hair, Beautiful, Argyle’s A Christmas Carol) as Mary Delgado, Richard Costa (Broadway: Cabaret,
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes) as Gyp DeCarlo, Francis Kelly (Regional:Jersey Boys) as Bob Crewe, Mikey Evangelista (Regional: Titanic: The Musical, Argyle’s A Bronx Tale) as Norm Waxman, Keenan Patrick Lyons ( Regional: Jersey Boys, Bright Star) as Joey, Andy Spinosi (Regional: The Wild Party, Rocky) as Hank, with David Scott Curtis (Argyle’s A Bronx Tale, An American in Paris), Shannan Lydon (Argyle’s A Chorus Line, West Side Story), Jenna Robinson (Regional: Fame), Josh Tanzer (Recent: Head Over Heels) and Justin Waite (Regional: Beautiful, Rock of Ages).
Jersey Boys will play Wednesday and Thursday at 7 PM, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 PM, Saturday afternoons at 2:30 PM, and Sunday afternoons at 2:00 PM. Check the website at www.ArgyleTheatre.com.
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