JANUARY HAPPENINGS
FRI. JAN. 24th
10:00AM-11:00AM TINY TOTS:
WINTER PUPPET THEATER Hempstead Lake State Park. Explore the natural world around us. These programs will connect children and their parents with nature through short walks, animal visitors, and crafts. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com. Registration: Required
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. Certifi ed course and a Boston Qualifi er! 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
10:00AM-4:00PM
PET ADOPTION-DONATE EVENT
HOLIDAYS
1st - New Years Day
20th - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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Come Adopt or Come and Donate
Animal Garage Sale Lots Of Vendors Lots Of Items. 1172 Route 109 in Lindenhurst. Items needed: dry food, canned food, treats, collars/leashes, cat litter, chew toys, cat toys, blankets.
12:00PM
SATURDAY SPACE LAB: SPACE TELESCOPES & THE WONDERS OF LUNAR NEW YEAR
Learn about the incredible space telescopes like Hubble and James Webb, which orbit our planet and capture stunning solar system images. Then, discover the history, traditions, and signifi cance of the Lunar New Year. Space Labs are held at The Cradle Of Aviation Museum, Charles Lindbergh Blvd. in Garden City. Led by talented interns, astronomy docents, and museum educators. Reservations 516-572-4066
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.
TUES. JAN. 28th
8:30AM
BUS TRIP TO WIND CREEK CASINO BETHLEHEM, PA Hosted by Joseph Barry Columbiettes located in Hicksville.
Cost: $55 pp, includes driver’s tip. Give back: $35 slot play. Please arrive at 8:30 a.m. Return approx. 8:30 p.m. Parking: 999 So. Oyster Bay Road (dead end) Reservations: call Barbara at 516-935-5576
THURS. JAN. 30th
6:30PM-8:00 PM
TRIVIA NIGHT - TRIVIA ON ICE at The Whaling Museum & Education Center, 301 Main St. in Cold Spring Harbor. A winterthemed trivia in fi lm, music, nature, history, geography, and more with a whale or two added in, of course! Enjoy hot chocolate - spiked or plain - and appetizers from Grasso's Restaurant. Prizes and bragging rights for winners! Adults 21+ For more information, please call Cristina Ainslie at 631-367-3418
UPCOMING
FEBRUARY EVENTS
SAT. FEB. 1st
11:00AM
LUNAR NEW YEAR PROGRAM Connetquot River State Park Preserve, 4090 Sunrise Highway in Oakdale. After a brisk hike, warm up with traditional New Year soups and sweets while enjoying a Presentation. Our Island’s Story: The Natural History of Long Island: This talk will discuss the features that make Long Island's geology distinctive and have shaped the peoples who have inhabited this island. Registration required. www. friendsofconnetquot.org
Winter Concert
Saturday, February 15, 2025, 3 PM
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LI Nets Celebrate The Town Of Babylon
LI NETS CELEBRATE THE TOWN OF BABYLON - On Thursday, January 9, the Nassau Coliseum hosted Town of Babylon night, featuring a basketball game between the Long Island Nets and the College Park Skyhawks. This event was particularly significant as various groups from the Town of Babylon showcased their talents, including the St. Cyril & Methodius youth basketball league and a performance by the South Bay dance team during halftime, drawing a crowd of local supporters. The evening commenced with firefighters from multiple Babylon fire departments proudly presenting the national colors. Additionally, the Long Island Nets honored Wyandanch resident and Town of Babylon Deputy Commissioner of Parks, Marlon Marshall, and Town Councilman DuWayne Gregory of Copiague, recognizing their dedicated military service to the nation.
PS I Love You Day” Initiative
The “PS I Love You Day” initiative, founded in 2010 by Jamie and Brooke DiPalma, aims to combat the stigma surrounding mental health issues. Its objective is to provide hope to those affected by mental illness while fostering a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where everyone feels appreciated. Since 2018, Town of Babylon Councilman Terence McSweeney has collaborated with the DiPalma family to raise awareness about this critical mental health issue. He echoes their message this year, stating, “A brighter tomorrow begins today.” Councilman McSweeney, who has served as a firefighter with the FDNY for 21 years and as a volunteer firefighter with the North Babylon Fire Company for 24 years, announced that his office will be collecting handprint heart posters to distribute to various first responder agencies in the Town of Babylon. He will also collect new and used books for “PS I Love You.” McSweeney emphasized that “this initiative aligns with the Sustainable Library Initiative by encouraging book reuse, promoting literacy, and enhancing community involvement while supporting environmental sustainability. By donating gently used or new books during this campaign, community members can significantly impact access to reading resources.”Contributions of posters and books can be made at Babylon Town Hall until February 11. For further inquiries, please contact Councilman Terence McSweeney’s Office at 631-957-3081.
Prediabetes Is A Serious Condition
(NAPSI)—Prediabetes is a serious condition that, untreated, can increase your risk for type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. Fortunately, a healthy lifestyle can manage or even reverse prediabetes. To learn more, visit the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases website at www.niddk.nih.gov.
Garage Door Sale!
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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
Splish Splash Water Park Announces All - New Splash - Tastic Water Playground
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 all-new water playground will be decked out with three-pint 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
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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 splash-tastic 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, all-new water playground, Black Friday Sale and more, visit splishsplash.com.
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Science Olympiad Students Medal At Invitational Tournament
Under the direction of head coach Andrea Durbin, two of West Babylon Senior High School’s Science Olympiad teams competed at the Mount Academy Invitational on Jan. 11. West Babylon’s Science Olympiad teams have spent the last five months preparing for the upcoming regional tournament by competing at invitationals such as this one.
West Babylon’s Team A finished ninth out of 30 teams and Team B finished 20th. Of
the 23 events, West Babylon finished in the top six for six different events, bringing home medals. Congratulations to the following medal winners:
• Melanie Jastrzebski and Nicole Rex: Fourth in Air Trajectory
• Ryan Znachowski and Gianfranco Cardenas: Second in Bungee Drop
• Joel Colas and Julian Cruz: Fifth in Electric Vehicle
• Addie Eglin and Erin Fider:
Fourth in Fossils
• Nicole Rex: Sixth in Microbe Mission
• Lindsey Kutchens and Joel Colas: Fifth in Write It Do It
All three West Babylon teams will now prepare for the Suffolk County Regional Tournament on Jan. 25 at Hauppauge High School. This tournament is the largest in the state with more than 60 teams competing and the top six moving on to the state tournament.
SCIENCE OLYMPIAD STUDENTS
- Two of West Babylon
School’s Science Olympiad teams competed at the Mount Academy Invitational on Jan. 11. Photo courtesy of West Babylon School District
Legislators Donnelly And Flotteron Honor Eagle Scout With Troop 399
EAGLE SCOUT WITH TROOP 399 HONORED - Legislators Tom Donnelly and Steven J. Flotteron recently recognized Joseph Schierle on achieving Eagle Scout with Troop 399 at his Eagle Court of Honor at North Babylon High School Auditorium. Joseph’s Service Project, earning him Eagle Scout status, was to make a motion sensor light in the parking lot of St. Paul’s Reformed Church to help visitors better navigate their way in/out.
Seasonal Produce
Seasonal produce makes it possible to enjoy the freshest fruits and vegetables. Various fruits and vegetables are in-season at different times of the year, and Nature’s Path Organic foods provides this month-by-month list of in-season items.
January: Asparagus, avocado, cabbage, green peas, mustard, naval oranges, strawberries, passion fruit
February: Asparagus, avocado, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, celery, kumquat, lemon, lettuce, spinach, turnips, tangelos, tangerines
March: Asparagus, avocados, blood oranges, chard, grapefruit, green onions, kohlrabi, lettuce, spinach,
turnips
April: Basil, broccoli, cauliflower, cherries, cucumber, mushrooms, nectarines, passion fruit, raspberries, tomatoes, turnips
May: Apricots, Asian pears, beets, black-eyed peas, broccoli, carrots, dry onions, eggplant, figs, okra, plums, potatoes
June: Apricots, avocados, cherries, beets, cabbage, corn, lemons, melons, nectarines, peppers, Valencia oranges
July: Apricots, basil, cucumber, eggplant, figs, grapes, melons, peaches, plums, summer squash, tomatoes
August: Basil, beets, cabbage, carrots, chili pepper, collards,
grapes, green beans, kale, melons, persimmons, potatoes, sapote, tomatillos, turnips, winter squash
September: Basil, apples, Asian pears, beets, Brussels sprouts, carrots, celery, oranges, corn, guava, kale, pineapples, tomatoes
October: Apples, basil, cabbage, carambola, celery, cherimoyas, eggplant, kiwi, okra, pomegranates, potatoes, raspberries, yams
November: Apples, asparagus, green beans, carrots, corn, cucumber, grapefruits, grapes, mushrooms, yams
December: Asparagus, beets, cauliflower, celery, dry onions, green onions, kale, winter squash.
Recipe Of The Week: Deep-Fried Wontons
Celebrate the Chinese New Year with deep-fried wontons. The Chinese New Year is a unique celebration with a global footprint. While many of the more awe-inspiring celebrations may occur within China, that doesn’t mean there aren’t ways to commemorate this unique event elsewhere. Celebrations can even take place at home, where individuals can whip up homemade Chinese fare to lend their festivities a more authentic feel. This Chinese New Year, those who want to bring this unique event into their homes can try the following recipe for “Deep-Fried Pork Wontons” courtesy of Lines+Angles.
For the filling:
7 ounces minced pork
2 spring onions
1 green chili, deseeded
1 tablespoon grated ginger
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice
32 square wonton wrappers
Vegetable oil, for frying
To serve:
Mixed leaf salad; cabbage, lettuce and coriander
Add sweet and sour sauce
Long Island State Park Hosts 2025 Winter Concert Series
The New York Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation invites you to warm up from the Winter cold and enjoy the comfort of fine classical music on Sunday afternoons at the Upper Carriage House at Bayard Cutting Arboretum in Great River, New York. The 2025 Winter Concert Series performance schedule is as follows:
February 02 – Serenade Duo Gerry Saulter (Guitar) Michelle La Porte (Flute)
February 09 – Extra Chi
Terence Purcell (Piano)
Michelle Lisi (Flute)
February 16 –Queensound Linda Teixeira (Soprano), Helena Kim (Piano)
March 02 –
Quintessence Laura Mole (Violin), Jody Ratner (Viola),
Susan Lehr (Cello)
Karen Gellert (Double Bass), Elinor Zayas (Piano), Hiroko Nakahara (Guest Violinist)
March 09 – Piano Duo
Elinor Zayas & Karen Baer
March 16 – Cambiata Cello Duo Paul Finkelstein & Suzanne Mueller
Parking will be limited and on a first come, first served basis throughout the entirety of this concert series. All concerts begin promptly at 1:00PM. Seating is on first come, first serve basis. The concerts, free to he public, are sponsored by the Islip Arts Council with funding provided by Bayard Cutting Arboretum, Natural Heritage Trust, New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.
For more information, please call the Islip Arts Council at (631) 8883525. For information on the day of the concert, please call Bayard Cutting Arboretum at (631) 581-1002.
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Jeff Lambert
ASSISTANT TO THE PUBLISHER
Diana Lambert
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Directions:
1. Mix together the ingredients for the filling, stirring in one direction only.
2. Place double layers of wonton wrappers in front of you in a diamond shape. Place a little of the filling on the bottom half of the dough. Fold the bottom corner of dough over the filling and roll it once. Take the outside corners and bring them together, sealing with a little water. Stand the wontons on their flat bases and gently separate the two top flaps. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
3. Heat about 4 inches oil in a deep pan until gently bubbling, then fry the wontons in batches for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels then serve on beds of the mixed leaves with the sweet and sour sauce alongside.
Tip: This recipe may also be steamed or boiled.
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ADMINISTRATION
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Josh Marlowe GRAPHIC DESIGNERS
MANAGING EDITOR
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Nicole Sims
Kim Volz
Bonnie Schifano
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Terry Rydyzynski
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Students Gifted With Literacy
GIFTED WITH LITERACY - Forest Avenue Elementary School in the West Babylon School District recently collaborated with Reading is Fundamental and Marchon Eyewear, a VSP Vision company, to give students the holiday gift of reading. Every student at Forest Avenue Elementary School received a Gift of Reading bag for the holidays. The Gift of Reading bag included three books with bookmarks, postcards and a coloring sheet. Students were filled with gratitude as they enjoyed their new books over the break. Photo courtesy of West Babylon School District
