The Kiwanis Club of Copiague held a baby shower at Red Lobster in Copiague on Tuesday, Feb. 25th. Many thanks to all who attended including the Key Club, Builder’s Club, Amityville Wellness, and Copiague, Lindenhurst & Farmingdale Kiwanis Clubs, and for the many gifts received to be donated to the Madonna Heights Services in Dix Hills. Once again, the Kiwanis Clubs truly make a huge difference in a child’s life.
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WED., MARCH 5th
11:30AM-12:00PM
DISTRIBUTION OF ASHES
Pastor Claire Wu of the Farmingdale United Methodist Church will distribute ashes to anyone in the community regardless of faith or denomination in front of the church at 407 Main Street. All are welcome. Church service will be at 7:00PM, all are welcome there, too! Text Box: ASHES TO STAY. For more information, please call 631-884-0149.
THURS., MARCH 6th
7:00PM LINDENHURST EVENING HOMEMAKERS GROUP
Phone: 631-842-6464 Fax: 631-842-6465
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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 7:00pm & new members should arrive 15 min. early. Contact Lisa LeBrie at 516-413-7467 for more info.
SAT., MARCH 8th
9:00AM- 4:00PM LONG ISLAND DECOY COLLECTORS ASSOCIATION ANTIQUE DECOY & SPORTING COLLECTIBLES SHOW
IBEW UNION HALL #370 Vanderbilt/ Motor Parkway in Hauppauge. Admission - $10.00. Children 12 & Under Get In Free. Parking Is Free! MAIN EXHIBIT: Wildfowler & Herter’s Factory Fowl of the 40s, 50s & 60s. Attendance or Vendor Information: Ben Sohm 516-776-4721, George Munkert 516-457-1636, Dick Richardson 631-475-4199. Tickets & Registration Available at www. lidecoycollectors.com
9th - Daylight Savings Begins
17th - St. Patrick's Day 20th - Spring Begins
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
6:00PM CHEF COMPETITION
Cook your favorite entree or dessert or just taste and cast your vote. Admission $10. Grace United Methodist Church, 515 S. Wellwood Ave. in Lindenhurst. For more information call 631-226-8690, gumc. lindy@gmail.com
SUN., MARCH 16th
1:00PM
WINTER CONCERT SERIES
Cambiata Cello Duo Paul Finkelstein & Suzanne Mueller The New York Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation invites you to enjoy the comfort of fine classical music on Sunday afternoos at the Upper Carriage House at Bayard Cutting Arboretum in Great River. For more information, please call the Islip Arts Council at 631-888-3525. For information on the day of the concert, please call Bayard Cutting Arboretum at 631- 581-1002.
SAT., MARCH 22nd
5:00PM-8:00PM
ST PATRICK'S DAY DINNER & SHOW
First Presbyterian Church 497 Pulaski Road in Greenlawn. $30.00 per person. Entertainment~ MulvahillLynch School of Irish Dancers. Full Traditional Irish Meal, Irish Soda Bread beverages & dessert, Raffle Baskets and a Door Prize! Call Priscilla for tickets and reservations 631-3794889. RSVP by March 15.
SUN., MARCH 23rd
11:00AM-5:00PM
ST JAMES MODEL RAILROAD CLUB WINTER OPEN HOUSE
Located at the Mills Pond House in St James. Once again opening to the public with many new additions to the Layout There is a requested donation, Adults $2.00, Children .50. PLEASE NOTE: The St. James Model Railroad Club is not handicapped accessible. For further information call evenings 516-263-9607 or 631543-8732
THURS., MARCH 27th
6:30PM-9:30PM
MUSIC BINGO FUNDRAISER
The Seaford Historical Society will host a fundraiser, Music Bingo, at the museum. The event is $25 per person, which includes 2 bingo cards. There will be raffles, door prize and a 50/50. Coffee and water will be available. The museum is located at 3890 Waverly Ave. in Seaford. Tickets can be purchased at their website seafordhistoricalsociety.org/ music-bingo. Seating is limited. For more information, please call Judy Bongiovi at 516-783-8629
SUN., MARCH 30th
12:00PM-5:00PM
NORTH BABYLON LIONS CLUB
DART TOURNAMENT FUNDRAISER
Sand City Brewery, 150 S. Wellwood Ave. in Lindenhurst. $39pp to play, includes cold foods and cash bar. $15pp to be a guest, includes cold foods and cash bar. Raffles, 50/50. Come join the fun and support one of their causes. For more info https://www.ourgroupline.org/ TheLionsClubofNorthBabylon/ or contact gail315@optonline.net
Fettuccine Primavera w/Garlic & Oil (Garlic, Oil & Fresh Garden Vegetables)
21. Fusilli Filetto Di Pomadoro
(Sauteed Onions, Prosciutto & Filets of Plum Tomatoes w/ a Hint of White Wine)
22. *Fusilli Putanesca
(Sauteed Garlic, Onions, Black Olives, Mushrooms, Capers & Anchovies in a Light Marinara Sauce w/ a Hint of White Wine)
23. Festa Italiano - Over Your Choice of Pasta (1 Meatball, 2 Sausages in a Hearty Tomato Sauce Topped with Mozzarella Cheese)
24. Mussels Marinara or Fra Diavolo (Spicy) Over Linguine
25. Pasta Tutto Pazzo
(Rigatoni & Penne Mixed w/ Bacon, Mozzarella Cheese in a Pink Cream Meat Sauce, Topped w/ a Spoon of Cold Ricotta Cheese)
26. *Pasta D’estate
(Sun Dried Tomatoes & Roasted Peppers w/ Mushrooms, Black Olives Sauteed w/ Garlic, Virgin Olive Oil & Artichokes)
27. Penne Escarole
(Escarole w/ Cannellini Beans in Garlic & Virgin Olive Oil)
28. Penne Carciofi
(Sauteed Artichoke Hearts w/ Garlic, Peas & Onions)
29. *Penne Alla Giusseppi
(Chopped Broccoli, Zucchini, Kalamata Olives, Sundried Tomatoes & Mushrooms Sauteed w/ Garlic & Onions in Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Then Topped with Mozzarella Cheese)
30. Angel Hair w/ Broccoli & Garlic
(Sauteed Broccoli Florets w/ Garlic & Extra Virgin Olive Oil)
31. Fettuccine Alla Casalinga
(Peas, Prosciutto & Sundried Tomatoes in a Pink Cream Sauce)
Chicken Bruschetta
(Golden Fried Chicken Cutlets Topped w/Diced Fresh Tomatoes & Red Onions Seasoned w/ Fresh Herbs & Extra Virgin Olive Oil)
Chicken Spasso
(Lightly Battered Breast of Chicken, Cooked in a Light Wine Sauce w/ a Hint of Lemon and Butter, Topped wth Artichoke Hearts & Fire Roasted Peppers)
Chicken Alla Bella Malina
(Breast of Chicken Sauteed with Mushrooms & Spinach, in a Marsala Wine Sauce Covered with Mozzarella Cheese)
Chicken Francese
(Lightly Battered Chicken Breast, Cooked Till Golden Brown in a White Wine, Lemon & Butter Sauce)
Chicken Marsala
(With Mushrooms, Sauteed in a Marsala Wine Sauce)
Chicken Parmigiana
(Breaded Chicken Topped with Fresh Tomato Sauce and Melted Mozzarella)
Chicken Rollatini
(Rolled up with Prosciutto & Mozzarella, Sauteeed in Marsala Wine Sauce with Mushrooms)
Chicken Putanesca
(Breast of Chicken Sauteed w/ Plum Tomatoes, Roasted Garlic, Onions, Italian Herbs & Capers with a Hint of White Wine & a Touch of Anchovies)
Chicken Siciliano
(Chicken Cutlet w/Ricotta & Eggplant Topped w/ Tomato Sauce & Melted Mozzarella)
Chicken Sorrentino
(Breast of Chicken w/ Eggplant & Prosciutto in the middle, in a Marsala Sauce Topped w/ Melted Mozzarella)
Chicken Alla Bella Maria
(Golden Fried Chicken Breast Topped w/ Fresh Mozzarella, Sliced Balsamic Tomatoes, Red Onions, Italian Herbs and Spices)
Suffolk Legislator Tom Donnelly (D-Deer Park) is pleased to inform Babylon and Huntington residents about the local Suffolk County Office for the Aging Winter 2025 Senior Advocate Schedule. Senior advocates are County representatives who come out into the community and assist seniors with information gathering,
completion of eligibility or recertification applications and referrals to appropriate community agencies.
“It is so important for us to provide our senior citizens with the assistance and information they need in ways that are most convenient to them. These visits allow our seniors to connect with our County’s senior advocates right in
their own communities,” said Legislator Donnelly. “I hope all those interested in the services that the Suffolk County Office for the Aging provides will take advantage of this opportunity.”
This winter, Senior Advocates will be visiting the following locations in the Town of Babylon:
• Deer Park Library, 44 Lake Avenue, Deer Park: Friday, March 21, 9 – 11 am
• North Amityville Nutrition Center, 48-C Cedar Road, Amityville: Wednesday, March 19, 10 am – 1 pm
• Rainbow Center, 293 Buffalo Avenue, Lindenhurst: Wednesday, March 5, 8:30 – 11:00 am
• Tanner Park Senior Nutrition, 2 Tanner Park, Copiague: Wednesday March 12, 8:30 am – 1 pm
• Spangle Drive Center,
4385 Spangle Drive, North Babylon: Tuesday, March 25, 12 – 3:30 pm
• West Babylon Library, 211 Route 109, West Babylon: Thursday March 27, 10 am – 12 pm
• Wyandanch Senior Nutrition, 28 Wyandanch Avenue, Wyandanch: Wednesday, March 12, 10 am – 1 pm
In Huntington, they will be visiting the following:
• Huntington Senior Nutrition Center, 423 Park Avenue, Huntington: Wednesday, March 19, 8:30 am – 1:30 pm
• Paumanack Village 5 & 6, 100 Adriatic Drive, Melville: Thursday, March 27, 8:30 am – 12 pm; residents only Advocates assist with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP – formerly known as food stamps), Medicare Savings Program and
Heating Emergency Assistance Program (HEAP) applications. They also can provide information on Medicare, answer questions and make recommendations and referrals. For more information about available services or directions to any of these locations, please call the Suffolk County Office for the Aging at (631) 853-8200.
50 Deauville Boulevard, Copiague, New York 11726
Tel 631-691-1111 Fax 631-691-5098
Relax and de-stress by coloring away your winter blues. Coloring pages and pencils will be
bring your own supplies. Registration required.
Let’s Play Ping-Pong Wednesdays, March 5, 12 5:30 - 8:30 PM
Ping-pong is a fun activity that patrons of all ages can enjoy! Please call the Library and book a one hour appointment to play with a friend! Registration required.
Joseph Dwyer Veterans Project Thursday, March 6 1:00 - 3:00 PM
The Dwyer Project serves veterans, service members, and their families with postservice transitional issues, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI). Support groups are led by veteran peers who can relate to the experiences of group
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Nutrition 101
Thursday, March 6
6:00 - 7:00 PM
Join Anthony Garcia from Cornell Cooperative Extension to celebrate National Nutrition Month (March) with a healthy recipe and a quick review of our past lessons. Registration required.
How to Sense, See and Read Auras | Monday, March 10 | 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Decipher the language of auras with the Budapest
Psychic Maria D’Andrea. The telltale colors flowing around and through people, pets, objects and the universe give valuable information. Discover how auras work and how they can help you. Registration required.
Afternoon Book Discussion
Thursday, March 13
1:30 - 3:00 PM
The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls
Download a copy of this book from Libby or pick up a copy at the Circulation Desk. Registration required.
Long Island Sierra Club: Getting to Zero Waste
Thursday, March 13
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Join Sierra Club Zero Waste committee chairperson Chris Burger to learn about his family’s journey to near zero waste and how they got the community involved in this important environmental project. Registration required.
Afternoon Games
Fridays, March 14, 21, 28
12:30 - 3:30 PM
Come with your group to play any game of your choice. Registration required.
Author Talk: I Made It
Saturday, March 15
3:00 - 4:30 PM
March is Women’s History Month! Join local author Exie Smith as she discusses her new book I Made It. Through vivid storytelling, Ms. Smith discusses the trials and tribulations she has been through in her life. Books will be available for purchase at the end of the program. Registration required.
Introduction to Computers: Part Two
Tuesday, March 18
2:00 - 3:30 PM
In this hands-on class, you will learn how to use the popular word processing program, MS Word.
Students will learn basic word processing skills, inputting and erasing text, understanding files and commands and much more. Prerequisites: Introduction to Computers Part One. Registration required.
VA Outreach
Wednesday, March 19
12:00 - 1:00 PM
Are you a veteran? Unsure of what benefits you are entitled to? Need information on any benefits? Then come to the Library and see an Outreach Specialist from the Nassau Veterans Center. Registration not required.
New York Safe Boating Course
Wednesdays, March 19, 26
April 2, 9
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Cost: $65.00, cash or check made payable to Jones Beach PS Beginning in 2025, all boaters are required to complete a New York State Safe Boating course. This course is required for anyone operating a boat or jet ski in state and local waters, and provides invaluable information on safety, seamanship, regulations, maintenance, navigation skills and much more. Registration required.
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Nine students from the Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School participated in the inaugural Five Towns College High School Honors Band Festival on Jan. 31 and Feb. 1. During the two-day event, students worked with the college’s music department faculty in masterclasses and rehearsals. The festival concluded with a culminating performance for friends and family. Congratulations to the following student-musicians who participated: Brian Chacon, Rhianna Coleman, Annie De
Photo courtesy of Copiague School District
