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OLPH KNIGHTS RAISE FOR LI CARES
At the Third Annual Long Island Cares Fundraiser hosted at Cebollines Grill and chaired by Town of Babylon Councilman Anthony Manetta, the OLPH Knights of Columbus raised money through generous donations and engagement of the local community.
MARCH HAPPENINGS
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
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
HOLIDAYS
9th - Daylight Savings Begins
17th - St. Patrick's Day
20th - Spring Begins
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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
20. 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)
Recipe Of The Week: Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes
Pecans can make any recipe better. Whether they add a nutritious crunch to oatmeal, star as the lead ingredient in pecan pie or give cookies that little something extra, pecans elevate the foods they touch. In this recipe “Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes” from “Simply Scratch” (Avery) by Laurie McNamara, honey-covered pecans are the crowning touch on sweet potatoes, helping to make this side dish one to remember at any special meal.
4 servings
2 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed
1 teaspoon olive oil
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 400F.
2 teaspoons chili powder
1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus a pinch
2 tablespoons honey
3⁄4 cup coarsely chopped pecans
2. Massage the olive oil onto the sweet potatoes and set them on a small baking sheet. Bake for 1 hour or until a knife glides through effortlessly. Let cool until safe to handle. Keep the oven on.
3. Halve the sweet potatoes horizontally and carefully scoop out the flesh into a medium bowl. Set the skins aside. Add the butter, maple syrup, chili powder, cinnamon, and 1⁄4 teaspoon of the salt and use a potato masher to mash the filling until smooth.
4. In a small bowl, combine the honey, pecans, and a pinch of salt.
5. Place the skins side by side in a small baking dish. Spoon the filling in, dividing it evenly, and top with the honeyed pecans. Bake for 5 minutes. Serve warm.
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Among the items on a wedding planning checklist, choosing a wedding gown often is a top priority.While certain wedding dress trends withstand the test of time, others have shorter shelf lives. Though no one knows what the future holds for wedding gown trends, these are some that may be notable as brides walk down the aisle in the months ahead.
Floral appliqués and 3D accents
Florals are nothing new on wedding dresses, but they're being elevated this year with new interpretations. Floral embellishments give texture and help brides make a statement. Appliqués may be on sheer panels that serve as a top layer of the dress, or grouped together to form rosettes or additional three-dimensional floral details. Florals were on display at the Fall 2024
Today’s Hottest Wedding Dress Trends
New York Bridal Fashion Week.
Coquette is everywhere
Flirty and feminine is the name of the wedding dress game, as many gowns showcase feminine details like corseted tops, bows and soft colors, say the experts with Martha Stewart. Hyper-feminine looks may not be for everyone, but this style merits consideration for the bride who wants to appear romantic and approachable.
Mini dress
Although one of the first pictures to come to mind when one envisions a wedding dress may be a floor-length gown, mini dresses continue to make bold statements on bridal runways and in magazines. The abbreviated hemlines can be flirty and fun, and are featured on various types of dresses, including fitted, strapless, flowing, and even puffed styles.
Jacquard and other opulent materials
Lace long has been a bridal dress staple, but designers are branching out into other fabrics that lend luxury and opulence to dresses. Texture can make a wedding dress a unique visual during ceremonies and the afterparty, and may help a bride feel like royalty.
Pearls and more pearls
Pearl necklaces and other jewelry has long gone hand-in-hand with weddings, but bridesto-be can now find pearls turning up just about anywhere. Pearls are embroidered onto dresses, veils, sleeves, and headpieces, and even can be used on wedding cakes to mirror a pearl aesthetic used elsewhere.
Bows
Along with pearls, a growing number of designers are opting for bows in their wedding dress designs. They may
be subtle, such as stitched onto the bodice of the dress, or more over-thetop, like a huge bow at the waist or near the train bustle, according to One Fab Day.
Shimmer and sparkle
A little bling (or a lot) never goes out of style. For 2025, many brides plan to embrace even more shimmer and sparkle as silver takes center stage in dress designs. Silver thread embroidery or even mirror-type embellishments will ensure all eyes are on the bride when she makes her entrance.
Overskirts
Many brides want a dramatically shaped dress for the ceremony, only to pare down a bit for the reception. The style experts at Vogue note an overskirt provides the flexibility to easily remove layers of fabric to unveil a more fitted silhouette.
EXOTIC WAREHOUSE
Creativity On Display At Forest’s Invention Convention
After students at Forest Avenue Elementary School in the West Babylon School District were inspired by a Zoom with the inventor of the Post-it, the schools hosted their own Invention Convention.
Working with library media specialist Andrea Francisco, students
brainstormed and collaborated to find different ways for solving everyday problems. Once they thought of an idea, students went home and worked together with their families to come up with a solution.
On Feb. 11, participants showed off their designs
and innovations during the first Invention Convention. They were able to demonstrate their latest inventions to the school as different grade levels visited the gymnasium. Both their creativity and critical thinking skills were on display for their classmates and visitors.
Forest Avenue Elementary School in the West Babylon School District held its first Invention Convention on Feb. 11. Photo courtesy of West Babylon School District
Town Of Babylon Hosts Wedding Marathon
WEDDING MARATHON - Valentine’s Day is a favored occasion for tying the knot, celebrated as the day of love. Whether you view it as the most romantic or the cheesiest day, it remains a highly sought-after date for weddings. On Friday, February 14th, 2025, Town Clerk Gerry Compitello officiated a Valentine’s Day marathon wedding event at the Phelps Mansion in North Babylon, extending heartfelt wishes for love, laughter, and a joyful future to all the couples who exchanged vows that day. Pictured L to R: Doug Geed, Muller Dimanche, Dollet Dimanche & Town of Babylon Clerk Geraldine Compitello.
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4 Interesting Facts About The Month Of March
March marks a turning point for many people each year. Perhaps because winter winds down and officially ends in midMarch, the month is easy to characterize as a turning point toward spring and all that entails, including warmer weather and additional hours of daylight. The vernal equinox is one of many interesting facts about the third month of the year.
1. March might mark the official return of spring, but the inspiration for its name is far less serene. According to Almanac. com, March is named for Mars, the Roman
god of war. That might not jibe with modern impressions of March, but it makes sense from a historical perspective. That’s because military campaigns were once routinely suspended during the cold winter months. Upon the return of spring and the more favorable conditions it produced, military campaigns would start up again, thus making March an aptly named month.
2. Though presidential inaugurations in the United States are now held in January, that wasn’t always the case.
In fact, March 4 was the official Inauguration Day until 1933, when the Twentieth Amendment was ratified and inaugurations were officially moved to January. Even George Washington, the first man to serve as President of the United States of America, was initially slated to be inaugurated on March 4. However, the Library of Congress notes that electoral ballots could not be counted as quickly as Congress anticipated, so the first inauguration was delayed until April 30,
1789. President Franklin D. Roosevelt holds the distinction of being the first American president to be inaugurated in January after he was sworn in on January 20, 1937.
3. March hosts one of the most beloved holidays across the globe, even though the day commemorates the patron saint of a small country in western Europe. St. Patrick is the primary patron saint of Ireland, a small island nation in the North Atlantic Ocean with a population of roughly seven million people.
Despite that, World Population Review reports that St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated in more than 200 countries each year on March 17. The New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade is world-renowned, but the holiday is celebrated in other countries one might not immediately associate with Ireland and St. Patrick, such as Singapore, Russia and Japan.
4. College sports fans anxiously anticipate the arrival of March each year. That’s because the month marks the return of March Madness,
a college basketball tradition that annually draws millions of fans to watch and/or attend games in the weeks long single-elimination NCAA Tournament that culminates with the national championship game. The origins of the phrase “March Madness” are not precisely known, though many historians trace the phrase to high school basketball in Indiana in the 1930s. Legendary broadcaster Brent Musburger is credited with associating the term with the NCAA Tournament in the 1980s.
Legislator Donnelly And Office For The Aging Announce Babylon And Huntington Winter Senior Advocate Schedules
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
Road To Safety 5 Tips That Could Save Your Life On The Road
(NAPSI)—The next time you’re commuting to work, taking the family on a road trip, or even just learning to drive, chances are you’ll be sharing the road with large trucks; fortunately, there are safe ways to do so.
Sharing the road means also sharing the responsibility to drive in a way that keeps everyone safe. Poor driving habits or driving while distracted puts everyday drivers, truckers and others such as highway maintenance
workers at risk. So how to coexist safely?
Try These Tips
Tip 1: If you can’t see the truck driver, they can’t see you. Can’t spot the truck driver in their side mirror? This means you’re following too closely in the truck’s blindspot and need much more space. Keep a safe distance (the length of half a football field) between your car and a truck.
Tip 2: Be patient. Many trucks have a speed limiter that prevents them from
traveling more than 65 miles per hour. Tailgating won’t make a truck driver go any faster and instead puts you both in dangerous positions. This tip also applies to trucks making turns or backing up. Many cars try to squeeze past or around a truck when the truck driver needs only a few seconds to complete a maneuver. The truck isn’t leaving a lane or space open for other drivers—it’s leaving room for the back trailer to follow. Why risk injury or damage to your vehicle when it only takes a few seconds for a truck to clear the intersection or enter a loading dock?
“I’ve had incidents where I was backing into a loading dock and a car drove down into the dock and out again just to get around me,” says Tom Blad, hardware technician at Trimble and former truck driver. “Simply because I was going to block their path for three or four seconds.”
Tip 3: Spend as little time driving beside a truck as possible. Traveling alongside or pacing a truck can be very dangerous due to the risk of a tire blowout—either
the truck’s tire or your own. In fact, the NHTSA tracked more than 550 fatalities in 2022 from tirerelated accidents. A single semi-truck tire weighs 500 pounds—certainly not an object you’d want hitting your car. If your own tire blows out, your vehicle may end up under the truck next to you.
“Lingering next to a truck creates a dangerous situation where you may be sideswiped by the truck if it swerves or attempts to change lanes,” explains Gary Falldin, senior director of industry solutions at Trimble and the Minnesota Trucking Association’s 2016 Safety Professional of the Year. “Move at a safe and steady speed until you’re far enough past the truck to change lanes.”
Tip 4: Stay out of the “no zones.” Due to their large size and height, trucks have four significant blind spots around the truck: in front, behind, and along both sides.
When passing a truck, don’t immediately return into the lane in front of a truck. Make sure you can see the full truck—from its tires on the road to the tip of its roof—in your
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.
“For more than three decades, the Suffolk County Office for the Aging has been providing full and trouble-free access to critical services,” Donnelly said. “I am glad to see their great professional community outreach program continue and hope that every senior resident will make full use of it.”
rear-view mirror first.
Many drivers don’t know that the right side of a truck is more dangerous than the left. With the steering wheel positioned on the left, the truck driver has less visibility over the hood and into the right lane. Remember to always pass trucks on the left (as long as it’s safe to do so).
Tip 5: Avoid the back of trucks. One of a truck’s most perilous “no zones” is located behind the trailer. While it’s not smart to tailgate or zip into gaps behind trucks on the go, this rule also applies when a truck is reversing on or off the road. Keep this in mind when driving and walking through parking
lots or other roads.
“I can’t tell you how many times cars have tried to zip around behind me— it’s extremely dangerous,” says Matt Carter, Certified Transportation Professional, a Trimble sales engineering manager who also works as a hazardous material driver on weekends. “Just try to avoid the rear of a semitruck altogether.”
Learn More
For additional tips, check out the Sharing the Road Program from Virginia Tech Transportation Institute. For information on Trimble, visit https:// transportation.trimble. com.
The Value Of Repeat Customers
Small business owners no doubt recognize the value of repeat customers, but few may recognize just how valuable such customers can be to their bottom lines. A study from researchers at Harvard Business School found that a customer’s eighth purchase was an
average of 80 percent higher than his or her first purchase. In addition, a survey from the strategic planning, marketing and sales consultants Altfeld, Inc. found that the probability of selling to an existing customer is between 60 and 70 percent, while that probability shrinks to as
low as 5 percent for new customers. Customer retention strategies like offering superior customer service and seeking input from customers can help small businesses generate more repeat customers, which can greatly improve their chances for long-term success.
Did You Know?
(NAPS)—Slow down during the last half hour before you go to bed, advises Dr. Richard Shane, the licensed psychotherapist and sleep therapist who developed the Sleep Easily Method that leads you gently into sleep. Learn more at www. drshane.com and www. sleepeasily.com.
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FRIDAY FLICKS
Movies begin at 1 pm WBA720 Fridays: March 7: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (PG-13, 104 min) March 21: Leap Year (PG, 100 min)
YOGA
Wednesdays: March 5-26 WBA403 6-7 pm
Non-refundable/transferable fee for the 4-week session: $8.
WILLS & TRUSTS 101
Thursday, March 6, 4-5 pm WBA209
Do I need to be concerned about probate if I have a will? How can I best protect my assets? Join us as we gather to discuss the importance of estate planning documents, the process of probate, and common misconceptions in Elder Law.
ZUMBA
Fridays: March 7-28 WBA413 10:15-11:15 am
Non-refundable/transferable fee for the 4-week session: $8.
CRICUT CRAFTING: MUGS
Monday, March 10, 6-8 pm WBA808
Learn how to design your own personalized coffee mug using our Makerspace Cricut machine. Non-refundable/transferable materials fee: $5.
PAINT NIGHT: SPRING GNOME
Tuesday, March 11, 6:45-8:30 pm WBA127 Non-refundable/transferable materials fee: $5.
PSEGLI CONSUMER
ADVOCATE TABLE
Wednesday, March 12, 10 am-1 pm
PSEGLI Consumer Advocates will be available to explain programs that are available to assist low to moderate-income customers.
MEDICAID
ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE
Wednesday, March 12, 10 am-1 pm
Sign up is first-come, first-served and free of charge. For more information, call the Nassau Suffolk Hospital Council at 631435-3000.
OUR HAPPY PLACE DÉCOR KIT
March 13-18 WBA128
VIRTUAL WITH KIT
A YouTube Link will be provided by the Library. Non-refundable/ transferable materials fee: $5.
CREATING HEALTHY NATURALLY
Tuesday, March 18, 7-8 pm
WBA210
Join Dr. Chris Hansen to discover how to have amazing health, reduce stress & tension, and to clear your mind of clutter. Learn what foods could be destroying your health and how to improve your immunity, prevent disease, and eliminate pain.
VEGGIE & BLACK BEAN QUESADILLAS
Thursday, March 20, 7-8:30 pm
WBA606
A nutritious and delicious option for lunch or dinner. You’ll learn the best techniques and sample them with salsa and sour cream.
HERE COMES SPRING FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS
Monday, March 24, 7-8 pm
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Join florist Irene in person at the Library and create a beautiful floral arrangement. Nonrefundable/transferable materials fee: $5.
PAINTED LIGHTED WINE BOTTLE
Tuesday, March 25, 7-8:30 pm
WBA131 IN PERSON
Join Betty to paint your own lighted wine bottle. Nonrefundable/transferable materials fee: $5.
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Assemblyman Durso Announces Annual Pet Food Drive
New York State
Assemblyman Michael Durso (R-Massapequa Park), in coordination with Long Island Cares, is inviting the community to participate in his annual Pet Food Drive to help families keep their pets out of shelters and remain at home where they belong.
Assemblyman Durso is asking residents,
community organizations and pet lovers to kindly donate unopened bags of dog and cat food, canned pet food and pet supplies. All items collected will be donated to Baxter’s Pet Pantry, operated by Long Island Cares, which provides free pet food and pet supplies to petowning families in need throughout Long Island.
Donations can be dropped off through April 4, 2025 at Assemblyman Durso’s district office located at 512 Park Boulevard in Massapequa Park or at various other locations throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties.
For more information, call Durso’s district office at 516-541-4598.
Donations are being accepted at the following locations: Assemblyman Durso’s District Office: 512 Park Boulevard, Massapequa Park, NY
Petco 5500 Sunrise Hwy, Massapequa, NY
Babylon Public Library 24 S Carll Ave, Babylon, NY
North Babylon Public Library 815 Deer Park Ave,
North Babylon, NY
West Babylon Public Library 211 NY-109, West Babylon, NY
West Islip Public Library 3 Higbie Lane, West Islip, NY
Participating Schools (only accepting student donations): Massapequa High School, Massapequa Bayview Elementary School, West Islip
Manetuck Elementary School, West Islip
Oquenock Elementary School, West Islip
Beach Street Middle School, West Islip
Udall Road Middle School, West Islip
West Islip High School, West Islip
Paul J Bellow Elementary School, West Islip
Why Regular Car Washes Are Important
Taking care of a vehicle involves more than just maintaining the equipment under the hood. There are a number of steps involved in keeping a car or truck in top form, and that includes regular car washes.
Car washes keep a vehicle shiny and clean, which can help it look good while sitting in the driveway or cruising
the highway. However, regular car washes are more than cosmetic.
• Protection from the sun: A car that is routinely and properly washed and waxed is less vulnerable to damage from the sun’s ultraviolet rays.
• Extend the life of paint: Dirt and debris can build up on the paint surface
and eventually lead to scratches and other damage. Bird droppings and sap can be corrosive. Washing will help remove grime and protect the paint in the process.
• Preserve the vehicle’s value: Drivers who plan to sell or trade in their vehicles in the future should realize that a well-
maintained car can bring in as much as 20 percent more for above-average condition, according to Kelley Blue Book. Maintaining a clean and shiny vehicle can protect its long-term value.
• Remove salt: Drivers who live near the ocean or in areas where roads are salted in the winter to melt snow may have cars with high salt corrosion
rates. Unless it’s washed off frequently, salt can take its toll, leading to damage.
• Improve fuel efficiency: Drivers have felt pain in their wallets at the fuel pump in recent years. Dirty cars may be less aerodynamic and less fuel-efficient as a result. Keeping a car clean may improve its fuel efficiency.
• Maintain the interior: Car
washes are not only about the exterior. Keeping a clean and tidy interior can help improve the air quality inside of the vehicle and prolong the life of upholstery, mats and interior components. Car washes should be a routine part of vehicle maintenance. Professional car washes tend to be more eco-friendly than washing a car at home.
