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VICTORIAN TEA - Connetquot Central School District’s Ronkonkoma Middle School recently held the 3rd Annual Victorian Tea Party. Students researched Victorian games, social issues and fashion to prepare for the party. The students dressed in clothes of the time period and enjoyed eating and playing games with their peers. In the spirit of the holiday season, Ebenezer Scrooge was a guest of the party.

Photo by: Joseph Maniaci

Yoga For Adults

The Town of Brookhaven’s Parks and Recreation will be offering Yoga classes for adults.

Sessions will consist of Yoga postures, breathing exercises and deep relaxation to revitalized

total body and internal organs.

The classes will start on Wednesdays, beginning February 6th, from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Henrietta Acampora Recreation Center, 39 Montauk

Highway in Blue Point.

The cost is $45 for an 8-week session. For more information, or to register, contact 631.363.5193.

Wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat, blanket or pillow to sit on.

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The Connetquot Public Library will present the following events: Afternoon Movies ThAfternoon Movies Thursday, January 17th, at 2 p.m.

Featuring The Odd Life Of Timothy Green, starring Jennifer Garner and Joel Edgarton. Rated PG. *** From Beyond The Grave Thursday, January 17th, from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m.

Local author Chris Gullo will talk about the accomplishments of actors Peter Cushing and Donald Pleasence, display his memorabilia and talk about his writing and publishing experience. *** The Music Of Duke Ellington Sunday, January 20th, from 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Featuring Vinnie Cutro on the trumpet and Mitch Schechter on the piano.

*** A Night At The Movies Tuesday, January 22nd, at 6 p.m.

Featuring The Bourne Legacy, starring Jeremy Renner, Rachel Weisz and Edward Norton. Rated PG13. *** The Making Of A Serial Killer Wednesday, January 23rd, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Dowling College Professor Suzanne Johnson will answer questions and talk about serial killers. *** Family History Roundtable Series: Norwegian Genealogy Thursday, January 24th, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Members of the Sons of Norway will speak on how they researched their Norwegian ancestors. *** Hi Def Band Sunday, January 27th, from 2 to 3:30 p.m.

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Re-celebrate the New Year with this fun and high energy band that will entertain you with a mixture of dance tunes and ballads that cover all genres of music from the 60s until now. *** Library Scavenger Hunt: Italian Festival Carnevale Thursday, January 31st, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Test and expand you knowledge of library resources by answering questions pertaining to the festival of Carnevale. *** The library is located at 760 Ocean Avenue in Bohemia. For information, contact 631.567.5079.

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Connetquot Central School District’s Board of Education recently recognized several individuals, school and organizations for their efforts in helping the community.

Connetquot High School Robotics Team advisors

Faud Bissar and Patrick Hughes were congratulated for their successful request of a $3,000 Rockwell Grant for the Robotics Club to help them attend two regional competitions. The Lakeland Fire Department was thanked for their financial assistance to

families that suffered from Hurricane Sandy.

The Oakdale-Bohemia Middle School and the Applebee’s Restaurant chain were also recognized for organizing Family Fun Nights for other families affected by the hurricane.

ROCKWELL GRANT AWARDED - Connetquot High School Robotics Team advisors Patrick Hughes and Faud Bissar are congratulated by Connetquot Central School District Science and CTE Chairperson Mary Loesing for receiving a $3,000 Rockwell Grant for the team. Photo by: Joseph Maniaci

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Influenza in New York State (NYS) has been widespread for the past two months and is significantly more prevalent at this time of year as compared to the past several years. To date, there have been more than 19,000 laboratory-confirmed cases reported since seasonal influenza testing began in October 2012, compared to 4,400 cases during all of the 2011-2012 influenza season. Currently, there have been 2,884 laboratory confirmed hospitalizations associated with influenza. There are 2 reported pediatric influenza-related deaths on LI. In light of the widespread influenza activity across NYS and most of the nation, the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) continues to strongly advise all New Yorkers who have not already received their influenza vaccine to do so immediately.

Make sure all children are immunized.

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and does not cause severe symptoms often associated with influenza illness. (In clinical studies, transmission of vaccine viruses to close contacts has occurred only rarely.) Side effects can include runny nose, wheezing, headache, low grade fever, muscle aches and vomiting.

Q: What else can I do to prevent getting or spreading the flu?

A: Here are some things you can do: • Get vaccinated! Ask your friends to get vaccinated.

• Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue and then throw the tissue in the garbage.

• Stay away from people who are sick.

• Wash your hands often with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.

• If someone in the house is sick, if possible, try to keep them in a separate area.

• Keep surfaces like tables, sinks, counters and toys clean by

wiping them down with a household disinfectant (follow instructions on the label).

Q: If I am concerned that vaccines cause autism, what is the harm of withholding vaccines?

A: Autism is also common in countries where there are no vaccines. Your child may develop severe illness which is easily vaccine - preventable.

I hope this helps you to better understand what the flu is, and how you can protect yourself and your family from getting this illness. I wish you health and happiness. If I can be of further assistance, please let me know.

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Get Vaccinated. Vaccination is the best protection against contracting the flu. Everyone 6 months of age and older should get vaccinated against the flu as soon as the 2012-2013 season vaccine is available in your area.

If you do contract the flu, talk to your doctor about antivirals. Antiviral drugs are prescription medicines (pills, liquid or an inhaler) that can be used for prevention or treatment of flu viruses. If you get sick, antiviral drugs can make your illness milder and make you feel better faster.

Flu Facts: • The flu is caused by a virus called influenza • Flu is a contagious illness that is spread in droplets made by people when they talk, sneeze or cough. These droplets can then infect another person when they inhale them.

• Less commonly, a person might also get flu by touching an object that has the flu virus on it and then touching their own mouth, eyes or nose.

• Once infected, you may pass the virus to others even about a day before you begin to have symptoms yourself.

• Flu can cause a mild to severe illness and even death, especially in the very young or old, pregnant women or people with other medical illnesses (i.e.: asthma, diabetes) • The best way to prevent the flu is by getting a flu vaccine each year.

Q: Who should get the flu vaccine?

A: Beginning this year with the 2012-2013 influenza season, the CDC recommends that everyone 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine each year. The single best way to prevent the flu is to get a flu vaccine each year.

Q: What types of vaccinations are available?

A: The two types of flu vaccines are: • The “flu shot”: an inactivated vaccine which contains killed virus that is given by injection. It is approved for use in people 6 months of age and older, including healthy people, people with chronic medical conditions and pregnant women.

• The nasal spray flu vaccine: a vaccine made with live, but weakened, flu virus that cannot cause the flu in a healthy person. This is approved for use in healthy people 2-49 years old (not pregnant).

Q: What are the Side Effects of the two vaccine types?

A: Different side effects can be associated with the flu shot and nasal vaccine.

The flu shot: You cannot get the flu from a flu shot. Some minor side effects that could occur are: soreness, redness, or swelling at the site of injection, low-grade fever, muscle aches. If they are going to occur at all, they begin soon after the vaccination and usually last 1 to 2 days. Almost all people who receive influenza vaccine have no problems from it.

The nasal spray: The nasal-spray vaccine has weakened viruses

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Q: Where can I get a free vaccine for my child?

A: Pediatric Immediate Care in Smithtown offers free vaccinations for all children under 19, no co-pay for adults under 65. Call 631.864.7337 to get your preservative-free flu vaccine.

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SENDING LOVE - Connetquot Central School District’s John Pearl Elementary School students recently created unique snowflakes to send to the children of Newtown, Connecticut. The snowflakes are meant to be hung up around the school in Connecticut to show the affected students support from children around the country.

The activity taught the John Pearl students to be compassionate for others during tragic times. Photo by: Joseph Maniaci

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The Town of Brookhaven’s Department of Parks and Recreation will be offering watercolor and oil painting classes.

Students will learn the methods and techniques to create their own beautiful artwork. Artists must

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Watercolor classes will start Tuesdays, beginning January 29th, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Oil Painting classes will start Thursdays, beginning January 31st, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Henrietta

Acampora Recreation Center, 39 Montauk Highway in Blue Point.

The cost is $30 for a 6-week session. For information, or to register, contact 631.363.5193.

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MUSICAL DUO WELCOMED - Connetquot Central School District’s Edith L. Slocum Elementary School recently celebrated the holiday season with musical duo Beth and Scott Bierko. The couple performed songs and dances for the students to illustrate the similarities between several cultural holidays and their histories. The presentation taught the children the importance of family, tradition and love for all.

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Zumba The Town of Brookhaven’s Parks and Recreation Department will be offering Zumba classes. This is a highenergy cardio aerobic class that combines Latin and international beats with salsa, meringue, cha-cha, samba, hip-hop and belly dancing.

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integrates a slow and fastpaced rhythm. The best part of all is you don’t have to know how to dance!

Classes will be held on Fridays, beginning February 1st, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Henrietta Acampora Recreation Center, 39 Montauk Highway in Blue Point.

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Film Schedule The Sachem Public Library will present the following films: Prometheus Thursday, January 17th, at 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Directed by Ridley Scott.

Starring Noomi Rapace, Logan Marshall-Green and Charlize Theron. Rated R. *** People Like Us Thursday, January 24th, at 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Directed Alex Kurtzman. Starring Chris Pine, Elizabeth Banks and Michelle Pfieffer. Rated PG-13. *** The Dark Knight Rises Thursday, January 31st, at 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Directed by Christopher Nolan. Starring Christian Bale, Tom Hardy and Anne Hathaway. Rated PG-13. *** The library is located at 150 Holbrook Road in Holbrook.

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The problem is that, while, philosophically, this theory makes perfect sense, putting it into practice is far easier said than done when faced with reality. Anyone who deals with people on a daily basis, whether complete strangers or those near and dear, can surely attest to this fact. Love them or hate them, we are destined to clash with others more often than

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The need for qualified and dependable facility workers is growing rapidly.

Mr. Pagano said, “There are many students who completed this program who are now employed in places like the courts, colleges, school districts, and hospitals across Suffolk County.”

Students in the Facilities Maintenance program also learn how to perform light building repair including basic carpentry, plumbing, painting, and electrical skills. They also learn about proper lawn care and the proper use of various types of lawn mowing equipment.

Looking for a fun way to get in shape? This class is a great introduction to Belly Dancing as a form of fitness, stress reduction and a way to obtain grace and femininity.

Use of tambourines, finger cymbals, candles and simple Bollywood combinations will be explored. Please wear comfortable clothing, nonslip socks or slippers. No sneakers!

Classes will be offered Wednesdays, starting January 23rd, from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Henrietta Acampora Recreation Center, 39 Montauk in Blue Point.

The cost is $40 for an 8-week session, plus a $3 material fee for music CD and handouts, to be paid to the instructor the first night of class.

For information, contact 631.363.5193.

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This experience is an unpaid type of “internship” as Papa John’s Pizza owner Amarpaz Singh rewards the students with free pizza.

He said, “The students work very hard and make the store very clean. The teacher is on top of things and directs his students.”

It’s clear from the certificates of appreciation, thank you letters, and framed photos on the walls of his establishment that Mr. Singh is very community oriented.

Mr. Pagano said, “We appreciate being permitted the opportunity to come every week and clean the whole store.” Students also provide janitorial services every week at Our Lady

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Stalking is a complex crime characterized by a course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause that person fear. Stalking may take many forms, such as assaults, threats, vandalism, burglary, or animal abuse, as well as unwanted cards, calls, gifts, or visits. Stalkers will also use technology, such as computers, global positioning system devices, or hidden cameras, to track a victim’s daily activities.

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Coming Events Around Town Send Coming Events To: Neighbor Newspapers, 565 Broadhollow Road, Farmingdale, NY 11735; Fax To: 631.226.2680; or E-mail To: editorsb@southbaynews.com at least two weeks prior to the date of the event. All events will run in the Coming Events Calendar on a space available basis. For further information, contact: 631.226.2636, extension 275.

Wednesday, January 16

The 18th Annual Midwinter Blood Drive will be held at Nassau Community College, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Building K. For information, contact 516.572.7883.

South Shore Watercolor Artists will host a Mixed Media Workshop at the Bay Shore-Brightwaters Public Library, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Also January 23rd.

For information, contact 631.665.3766.

The Holistic Moms Network will meet at Panera Bread in Port Jefferson Station, 4959 Nesconset Highway in Port Jefferson Station, from 11 a.m. to 12 noon. For information, contact 631.775.6566.

A Dog Education & Training Class will be held at Doggie U K9 Academy, 41 Saxon Avenue in Bay Shore, from 6 to 9 p.m. For information, contact 631.446.1105.

The North Bellmore Civic Association will meet at the North Bellmore Public Library, at 7 p.m.

Become A Thinner & Healthier You will be presented at the Middle Country Public Library, in the Selden Small Meeting Room, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Radio Unnameable: Bob Fass and The Rise of Free Expression On The Radio will be presented at the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Avenue in Huntington, at 7:30 p.m.

For information, contact 631.423.7611.

Thursday, January 17 An Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group will meet at the Bar Harbour Library in Massapequa, at 3 p.m.

For information, contact 516.799.9302.

by Keith Boos at 88 Greene Avenue in Sayville, at 7 p.m.

For information, visit www. boosworld.com.

The Great South Bay Audubon Society will meet at Connetquot State Park and Preserve, Sunrise Highway in Oakdale, at 7:30 p.m.

For information, contact 631.563.7716.

Johnny Legend will perform at the Huntington Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Avenue in Huntington, at 7:30 p.m.

For information, contact 631.423.7610.

A Night Of Comedy will benefit the Dorothy McMorrow Sandmann Animal Rescue Fund at Governor’s Comedy Club, 90 Division Avenue in Levittown. For information, contact 631.423.6574.

The Hard Luck Café will be presented at Huntington’s Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Avenue in Huntington, at 8:30 p.m. Open Mic will precede it at 7:30 p.m. For information, contact 631.425.2925.

Friday, January 18 AARP Oceanside Chapter will meet at St. Anthony’s Church, 80 Anchor Avenue in Oceanside, at 12:45 p.m.

For information, contact 516.771.0986.

Our Lady Of Grace Widows & Widowers will meet at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 400 South Broadway in Lindenhurst. For information, contact 631.661.5375.

A Casting Call for Pet Talent Acts will be held at Doggie U K9 Academy, 41 Saxon Avenue in Bay Shore, from 7 to 9 p.m. For information, contact 631.968.7972.

A Commercial Real Estate Seminar will be held at the Huntington Public Library, from 6 to 8 p.m.

A free screening of “October Baby” will be shown at Christ the King Family Center, Bishop McGann Room, 2 Indian Head Road in Commack, from 7 to 9 p.m. For information, contact 631.839.2854.

The Long Island Dahlia Society will host a Dahlias 101 Class in the Bayard Cutting Arboretum, Montauk Highway in East Islip, at 7 p.m. For information, contact 631.754.1002.

Plaza Productions presents “I Ought To Be In Pictures” at Sachem High School North, 212 Smith Road in Lake Ronkonkoma, at 7:30 p.m. For information, contact 631.585.0100.

The Sayville Library will present “Fitness Over 40”

Long Island NAIM Widows & Widowers Dance will be

held at the Massapequa Elks, Veterans Boulevard in Massapequa, from 8 p.m. to midnight. For information, contact 516.781.4763.

Saturday, January 19

Dance will be held at St. Anthony’s Trinity Regional School Hall, Fifth Avenue in East Northport, from 7 to 11 p.m. For information, contact 516.318.5809.

MANA will host a Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Breakfast at the Circle of Love Ministry, 20 Reith Street in Copiague. For information, contact 631.789.2688, extension 122.

A Diva, A Comedian and Broadway for the Children of Huntington Station will be presented at the Paramount in Huntington Village, at 7:30 p.m. For information, contact 631.351.3018.

Celebrate Winter at Connetquot Birding and Breakfast at Connetquot River State Park and Preserve, Sunrise Highway in Oakdale, from 8 to 11:30 a.m. For information, contact 631.581.1072.

The Wild Women of Comedy will be presented at the Dix Hills Performing Arts Center, at 7:30 p.m. For information, contact 631.656.2148.

A Benefits & Breakfast Lecture for Veterans will be held at the Long Island State Veterans Home, 100 Patriots Road in Stony Brook, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. For information, contact 631.444.8606.

The Railroad Museum of Long Island Model Train Exhibit will be presented at the Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Avenue in Northport, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Also Sunday, from 1 to 5 p.m.

For information, contact 631.261.6930.

SUNY Empire State College will host an Information Session at its Old Westbury location, Trainor House, 223 Store Hill Road, Blue Room, in Old Westbury, at 11 a.m.

Also January 28th, at 6 p.m.

For information, contact 516.997.4700.

The 8th Annual Tribute to James D. McNaughton will be held at Mulcahy’s Pub & Music Hall, 3232 Railroad Avenue in Wantagh, from 1 to 8 p.m. For information, contact 631.745.3813.

A Local Authors Showcase will be presented at the Huntington Public Library, 338 Main Street in Huntington, from 2 to 5 p.m. For information, contact 631.427.5165, extension 250.

Dave Pettigrew Live In Concert will be presented at the Community United Methodist Church, 100 Park Boulevard in Massapequa, at 7 p.m. For information, contact 516.541.7008.

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The Bay Area Friends of the Fine Arts will present “The Music Makers” and “Serenade To Music” at James Wilson Young Middle School, Sylvan Avenue in Bayport, at 7:30 p.m.

Marshall Crenshaw & The Bottle Rockets will perform at the YMCA Boulton Center, 37 West Main Street in Bay Shore, at 8 p.m. For information, contact 631.969.1101.

Sunday, January 20 St. Patrick’s Singles Fellowship will present Coffee & Conversation at the Youth Enrichment Center, 280 East Main Street in Smithtown, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. For information, contact 631.265.2668.

The NY Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society will present “Differences In Nutritional, Fungal and Environmental Damages To Rhododendrons” in the Main Greenhouse, at 2 p.m. For information, visit www.nyrhododendron.org.

Le Petit Salon de Musique will present show tune and opera favorites at 380 Nicolls Road in East Setauket, at 2 p.m. For information, contact www. lepetitsalon.org.

Benefit Concert will be held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 147 Park Avenue in Amityville, at 7 p.m. For information, contact 631.264.0763.

The YMCA Boulton Center 10th Anniversary Kick-Off Event featuring Alejandro Escovedo will be held at 37 West Main Street in Bay Shore, at 7 p.m. For information, contact 631.969.1101.

Monday, January 21 The Broadhollow Theatre Company will present “The Little Mermaid” at the BayWay Arts Center, 265 East Main Street in Islip, at 1 p.m.

For information, contact 631.581.2700.

A Blood Drive will be held at AMVETS Post #18, 141 Carleton Avenue in East Islip, from 2 to 8 p.m.

For information, contact 631.581.9085.

The Copiague Fire Department Winter Wishes Blood Drive will be held at 320 Great Neck Road, from 3:30 to 9:30 p.m. For information, contact 1.800.688.0900.

Tuesday, January 22 Face Pain & Trigeminal Neuralgia Support Group will meet at the Neurological Surgery P.C. Conference Room, 1991 Marcus Avenue in Lake Success, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. For information, contact 631.473.1800.

The Suffolk County Chapter of The Embroiderers’ Guild of America will meet at the Half Hollow Hills Library, 55 Vanderbilt Parkway in Dix Hills, at 7 p.m. For information, contact 631.423.3738.

A Page Of Madness will be presented at the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Avenue in Huntington, at 7:30 p.m.

For information, contact 631.423.7610.

Wednesday, January 23

The Magic Of Thaddeus will be presented at the Dix Hills Performing Arts Center, at 2 p.m. For information, contact 631.656.2148.

The Kings Park Chamber of Commerce January Luncheon will be held at the VFW Hall, at 11:45 a.m. For information, contact 631.804.0443.

Opera Night In Oyster Bay will be presented at Christ Church, 61 East Main Street in Oyster Bay, at 4 p.m. For information, contact 631.261.8808.

Psychic Medium Robert E. Hansen will present “Love Never Ends” at the Outerbanks at Indian Island Golf Course, 661 Riverside Drive in Riverhead, from 6 to 9 p.m.

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A Defensive Driving Course will be held at the Great South Bay YMCA, 200 West Main Street in Bay Shore, from 7 to 10 p.m. Also January 30th. For information, contact 631.254.6202.

Gregory Crewdson: Brief Encounters will be presented at the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Avenue in Huntington, at 7:30 p.m. For information, contact 631.423.7610.

Behind The Bright Lights: The Great Broadway Theaters will be presented at the Atria of Roslyn, 99 Landing Road in Roslyn, at 7:45 p.m.

For information, contact 516.625.4363.

Thursday, January 24 New Year, New Tax Laws, Same Problems...How Will You Pay For Long Term Care & Still Preserve Your Asset? will be presented at the Law Office of Craig A. Andreoli, P.C., 373 Route 111, Suite 1, in Smithtown, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, and from 6 to 8 p.m. For information, contact 631.686.6500.

The Huntington Historical Society “Lunch & Learn” will be held at Black & Blue, 65 Wall Street in Huntington Village, at 12:30 p.m.

For information, contact 631.427.7045, extension 401.

A Pot-Luck Luncheon will be held at the PlainviewOld Bethpage Library, 999 Old Country Road in Plainview, from 1 to 3 p.m.

For information, contact 516.735.2527.

Potted Potter: The Unauthorized Harry Experience will be presented at the Tilles Center, at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Also Friday.

For information, contact 516.299.3100.

Cloudburst will be presented at the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Avenue in Huntington, at 7:30 p.m. For information, contact 631.423.7610.

Friday, January 25 A Bowling Night hosted by Bay Shore SEPTA will be held at Bay Shore Bowling Alley, from 5 to 7 p.m. For information, visit www.bayshoreschools. org/webpages/septa.

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Send Coming Events To: Neighbor Newspapers, 565 Broadhollow Road, Farmingdale, NY 11735; Fax To: 631.226.2680; or E-mail To: editorsb@southbaynews.com at least two weeks prior to the date of the event. All events will run in the Coming Events Calendar on a space available basis. For further information, contact: 631.226.2636, extension 275.

The Constantino Brumidi Lodge will host a Friday Night Vegas at 2075 Deer Park Avenue in Deer Park, at 7 p.m. For information, contact 631.586.3928.

The West Babylon Fire Department Rescue Unit will host a Chinese Auction at the West Babylon FD Headquarters, 126 Arnold Avenue in West Babylon, at 7:30 p.m. For information, contact 631.669.9822.

Temple B’nai Torah will present a “Celebration Of Trees” at 2900 Jerusalem Avenue and Oakfield Avenue in Wantagh, at 8 p.m.

St. Bernard’s Widows & Widowers Interfaith Group will host a Dance at Elks Lodge, 2162 Veterans Boulevard in Massapequa, from 8 p.m. to midnight. For information, contact 631.842.6734.

Billy Cobham’s “Spectrum 40” will be presented at the Boulton Center, 37 West Main Street in Bay Shore, at 8 p.m. For information, contact 631.969.1101.

Saturday, January 26 A Total Joint Replacement Seminar will be presented at the John T. Mather Memorial Hospital, in Conference Rooms 3, 4 & 5, from 8:30 to 11 a.m. For information, contact 631.686.7876.

Yoga Day 2013 will be held at the Yoga Darshana Center, 180 Great East Neck Road in West Babylon, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information, contact 631.893.1146.

A Pet First Aid & CPR Class will be held at Bid-a-wee Learning Center, 3300 Beltagh Avenue in Wantagh, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

For information, contact 718.347.7387.

We’ve Got Your Back: Treatment Options For Back Pain will be presented at St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center, 52 Route 25A in Smithtown, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. For information, contact 631.870.3444.

A Jewelry Sale & Flea Market supporting Last Hope Animal Rescue will be held at St. Bede’s Church, 220 Berry Hill Road in Syosset, from 10 a.m.

to 2 p.m. For information, contact 516.921.2008.

A Defensive Driving Course will be held at the Sayville United Methodist Church, 164 Greene Avenue in Sayville, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information, contact 631.589.0624.

An Indoor Granny’s Attic Sale will be held at the Westminster United Presbyterian Church, 109 Udall Road in West Islip, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For information, contact 631.661.6740.

The Farmingdale Key Club will host a Fundraiser at Bollinger’s Family Restaurant, 228 Main Street in Farmingdale, from 1 to 7 p.m. For information, contact the Farmingdale Kiwanis Club.

A Lunch Social for LI/NYC Area Young Widow/ers will be held at the Apollo Diner, 630 Merrick Avenue in East Meadow, at 2 p.m.

For information, contact 516.536.1410.

A Victorian Tea will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Garden City, from 2 to 4 p.m.

For information, contact 516.781.4319.

A Stress Buster Winter Comedy Show will be held at the Constantino Brumidi Lodge #2211, 2075 Deer Park Avenue in Deer Park, at 6:30 p.m. For information, contact 631.422.6914.

The Huntington-Oyster Bay Audubon Society will present “The Curious Lives of Blood Feeding Creatures” at the Cold Spring Harbor Library, 95 Harbor Road in Cold Spring Harbor, at 7 p.m. For information, contact 516.695.0763.

The JC Café at Farmingdale United Methodist Church will present Rev 7 at 407 Main Street, at 7 p.m.

For information, contact 516.694.3424.

Joe Piscopo’s Thrill Ride of Songs, Stylings & Very Funny Stuff will be presented at the Dix Hills Performing Arts Center, at 7:30 p.m.

For information, contact 631.656.2148.

A Poetry Reading will be held at Poetry Place: Patchogue, 58 Waverly Avenue, at 7:30 p.m. For information, contact 631.422.6934.

Cub Scout Pack 449 will host a Chinese Auction at the Holbrook Fire House, 390 Terry Boulevard, at 7:30 p.m.

For information, visit www. pack449.com.

The Last Licks Café will present The Queazles at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 109 Brown’s Road in Huntington, at 8 p.m.

Open mic will precede at 7:30 p.m. For information, contact 631.427.9547.

The Babylon Citizens Council On The Arts will present Boxcar Lilies & Grand Folk Railroad at 149 North Wellwood Avenue in Lindenhurst, at 8 p.m. For information, contact 631.587.3696.

At The Corner Of Who & What will be presented at The Rose Theater, 1320-2 Lincoln Avenue in Holbrook, at 8 p.m. For information, contact 631.599.2263.

The Elvis Show to benefit RockCANRoll will be held at the Boulton Center, 37 West Main Street in Bay Shore, at 8 p.m. For information, contact 631.969.1101.

Sunday, January 27 VFW Post 7279 will host a Pancake Breakfast at 560 North Delaware Avenue in Lindenhurst, beginning at 9 a.m. For information, contact 631.888.9854.

The South Shore Audubon Society will host a Bird Walk at Hempstead Lake State Park, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Bring binoculars.

For information, contact 516.987.8103.

An Antiques Bazaar will be held at the Huntington Hilton, Route 110 in Melville.

For information, contact 516.868.2751.

A Doll, Teddy Bear & Collectible Toy Show & Sale will be held at the Sheraton Long Island Hotel, 110 Vanderbilt Motor Parkway in Hauppauge, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information, contact 631.543.3499.

The Cinema Arts Centre will host a Lord Of The Rings Marathon at 423 Park Avenue in Huntington, beginning at 12:45 p.m. For information, contact 631.423.7610.

The Sagtikos Manor Historical Society will host a Meeting & Dinner at Captain Bill’s Restaurant in Bay Shore, at 6:30 p.m. For information, contact 631.587.7209.

Last Hope’s Catch of the Day Luncheon will be held at Popei’s, 760 Grand Boulevard in Deer Park, from 1 to 4 p.m. For information, contact 631.664.5481.

The Chamber of Commerce of Greater Bay Shore will meet at the Boulton Center, 37 West Main Street in Bay Shore, at 7 p.m. For information, contact 631.665.7003.

The Merrick Chorale will present a Classical Concert at the Community Presbyterian Church, William Place in Merrick, at 2 p.m.

For information, contact 516.378.2285.

The Huntington Camera Club will host a “Before & After” evening at the Huntington Public Library, 338 Main Street in Huntington.

The Long Island Beekeepers Club will host a Master Beekeeper’s Forum and Bee Swap at the Frank Brush Barn, 211 East Main Street in Smithtown, from 2 to 4 p.m. For information, contact 631.265.8249.

The Twin County Chorus will perform at the International Fest, at Fireman’s Memorial Pavilion in Lindenhurst, at 3 p.m. For information, contact 631.277.6353.

Monday, January 28 The Long Island Vector Vest Users Group will meet at the Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library, 999 Old Country Road in Plainview, from 6:45 to 9:15 p.m. For information, contact 516.385.8244.

The Levittown Community Council will meet at the Levittown Memorial Education Center, 150 Abbey Lane in Levittown, at 7:30 p.m.

For information, contacct 516.579.2831.

CHADD of Nassau County will hold its monthly forum and support group at the East Meadow Jewish Center, 1400 Prospect Avenue in East Meadow, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., followed by a workshop.

For information, contact 516.932.0903.

Tuesday, January 29 The law firm of Futterman, Lanza & Block, LLP will present “Medicaid Planning & Asset Protection” at 400 West Main Street, Suite 106, in Babylon, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, and from 6 to 8 p.m. For information, contact 631.979.4300.

Positive Psychology & SelfRenewal will be presented at the Bethpage Library, 47 Powell Avenue in Bethpage, at 7:30 p.m. For information, contact 516.931.3907.

Wednesday, January 30 Living With Integrity will be presented at Lubavitch of East End, at 7:30 p.m. For information, e-mail rabbig@ jewishli.com.

Ongoing Events Arena Players Repertory Theatre will present “Cheating Cheaters” through January 20th at the Vanderbilt Carriage House Theater, 180 Little Neck Road in Centerport. For performance dates and times, and ticket information, contact 516.293.0674.

The Broadhollow Theatre will present “Shirley Valentine” through January 20th at the BayWay Arts Center, 265 East Main Street in East Islip. For performance dates and times, and ticket information, contact 631.581.2700.

The Last Days Of Judas Iscariot will be presented through January 20th at The Rose Theater, 1320-2 Lincoln Avenue in Holbrook. For performance dates and times, and ticket information, contact 631.599.2263.

A Sneaker Recycling Drive will be held through January 31st at the Keep Islip Clean Office, 660 Main Street in Islip. For information, contact 631.224.2627.

The Broadhollow Theatre will present “Alice In Wonderland” through February 2nd at the BayWay Arts Center, 265 East Main Street in East Islip. For

performance dates and times, and ticket information, contact 631.581.2700.

The Ripe Art Gallery will present the works of painter Jim Kogel through February 6th at 67A Broadway in Greenlawn. For Gallery hours, contact 631.239.1805.

St. James Artist Mary Ann Vetter’s work will be featured through February 11th at the Apple Bank, 91 Route 111 in Smithtown. For information, contact 631.862.6575.

Spirituality, the Self, Nature & Community will be on view through April 15th at the Sid Jacobson JCC Art Gallery, 300 Forest Drive in East Hills.

For information, contact 516.625.4363.

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Coming Events Around Town

St. Lawrence the Martyr R.C. Church will present “Catholics Returning Home” on six consecutive Mondays, beginning January 7th, at the corner of Main Street and Handsome Avenue in Sayville, at 7:30 p.m. For information, contact 631.589.3160.

Take One Theatre will present “Grease” from January 18th through February 2nd at 1021 Portion Road in Ronkonkoma.

For performance dates and times, and ticket information, contact 631.569.2148.

The Studio Theatre will present “Sleeping Beauty” from January 19th through February 9th at 141 South Wellwood Avenue in Lindenhurst. For performance dates and times, and ticket information, contact 631.226.8400.

The Studio Theatre will present “Breaking Legs” from January 19th through February 9th at 141 South Wellwood Avenue in Lindenhurst. For performance dates and times, and ticket information, contact 631.226.8400.

The James Street Players will present “Sunday In The Park with George” from January 25th through February 3rd, at the Babylon United Methodist Church, 21 James Street in Babylon. For performance dates and times, and ticket information, contact 1.866.811.4111.

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Neighbor Pet’s Place

Outreach Donation

ADOPT A SHELTER PET TODAY!

Town Of Islip Animal Shelter 210 South Denver Avenue, Bay Shore 631.224.5660

Last Hope Animal Rescue 3300 Beltagh Avenue, Wantagh 631.425.1884

Kaz: 7 year-old male Brock: male; loves to cuddle. Needs a home with Miniature Pinscher; small and lovable. all females and no cats!

Town Of Babylon Animal Shelter 51 Lamar Street, West Babylon 631.643.9270

Mack: #12-156 – young male Pit; gets along with other dogs. Waiting for a home since March.

Yorkie911 Rescue P.O. Box 2627, North Babylon www.yorkie911rescue.com 631.965.6418

Preston: 3 year-old male Beagle; handsome.

Zsa Zsa: #13-10 – 9 yearold female Miniature Poodle; sweetie.

Rocco: 6 year-old male Yorkie; needs special diet and Rx due to liver condition. Would prefer to be the only dog in a home with no young children.

Sherry: 7 year-old female French Poodle; timid.

Has slight anxiety, which is being treated with holistic tablets and a Thundershirt.

Samson: senior Maine Coon mix. On thyroid meds; likes other cats.

Mae: #12-532 – female brindle Pit mix. “Office Dog” at the Shelter.

Logan: 4 year-old tame cat rescued from feral colony.

Trooper: young male Toy Poodle. Was hit by car; eye removed at hospital.

ATTENTION LOCAL SHELTERS! If You Would Like To Be Included In Our New Weekly Feature, Please Contact Jamie Lynn Ryan at 631.226.2636, extension 275, or via e-mail at: jlynn@theneighbornewspapers.com

On December 19th, the Sons of AMVETS Post 48 donated toys for children to the St. Joseph’s Outreach located on Pond Road in Ronkonkoma.

The toys were distributed by the outreach staff to children in need within the Ronkonkoma community.

If interested in learning more about the AMVETS located on 115 Church Street in Ronkonkoma please contact Post

Commander Mike Dickson at 631.588.8608 or Sons Commander Patrick Mitchell at 631.363.6412.

The St. Joseph’s Outreach Program located on 2855 Pond Road in Ronkonkoma includes a food pantry that helps provide the needy in the community with food and nourishment. In addition, they accept clothing and toys but request that said donations be in good or

excellent condition so that the donated items can be used appropriately by the needy of our community.

If anyone has any questions or would like to assist St. Joseph’s Outreach with these worthwhile programs please contact Anne Kelly Program Director or Jim McKenna Program Coordinator at 631.981.6888.

Sachem Public Library The Sachem Public Library will present the following: Accepting Life’s Changes Saturday, January 19th, at 10 a.m.

Richard Murdocco, PhD, Stony Brook University Medical Center, will explore how closure and healing occur through difficult times. *** Get Off The Couch And Get Fit! Wednesday, January 23rd, at 7 p.m.

Kiersten Bartolotta, owner and coach of Walk To Run Fitness, Co., will explain how to start a beginner walking or running program that will increase your cardiovascular fitness, burn calories and help you keep fit for a lifetime. *** Music In Film Sunday, January 27th, at 2 p.m.

Pianist and composer

J.K. Hodge will perform the music of film, featuring compositions from silent movies to major motion pictures. *** Dead Relatives Club: Genealogy 101 Monday, January 28th, at 7 p.m.

Learn the basics of genealogy.

Find out where to start, how to stay organized and how to access the resources available for your search. *** Wii-Habilitation: Putting The Fun In Function Monday, January 28th, at 7 p.m.

Jared Caspe, DPT and owner of Head Over Heals Physical Therapy, will discuss the physical and mental benefits of video games for adults and seniors. This presentation is highly interactive, and will allow participants to exercise and move their bodies.

*** Garden Thyme: Garden Successes Monday, January 28th, at 7 p.m.

Share photos of your garden, old and new, swap stories and discuss your springtime plans. *** Poetry: Verse In Person Tuesday, January 29th, at 7 p.m.

This month’s guest readers are husband and wife poets Ginger and John Williams from Setauket. *** Talk Sports With Newsday Reporter Bob Herzog Wednesday, January 30th, at 7 p.m.

Sports fanatics will love Bob’s fascinating insider anecdotes. *** The library is located at 150 Holbrook Road in Holbrook. For information, contact 631.588.5024.

– something that is often shocking for our students to learn.” Reflecting on how Superstorm Sandy put even greater pressure on the already limited resources available to those in need, Ms. Edgar noted that this year’s collection drive was of great importance.

Teaming up with the Suffolk County Department of Social Services, the students inspired their peers to donate personal hygiene products – toothbrushes, toothpaste, body wash, shampoo and washcloths – during their homeroom periods.

Thanks to the support of the school’s students and staff, this year the NHS members were able collect

more than 1,000 items and create more than 200 care packages for the county’s homeless.

“Currently there are 225 homeless individuals in the county. The students’ efforts will provide enough resources to assist almost our entire homeless individual population,” stated Department of Social Services representative Cate Clifford. “We often think about giving to others during the holiday season, but as these individuals’ personal struggles continue all year long, it is important to continue to remember to help them during the other times of the year.”

Twenty talented music students from Music Simply Music, Long Island’s leading in-home music education program, paid a visit recently to the Momentum at South Bay for Rehabilitation & Nursing Home in East Islip to stage a cheerful musical performance for elderly residents and patients.

As part of its “Share My Music” community outreach program, Music Simply Music arranged for 20 of its students ranging in age from 8 to 40 to play specially-learned songs for residents from the 1930’s and 1940’s, including nostalgic piano pieces, acoustic guitar and vocals.

“Over 40 Momentum residents were treated to an afternoon of music, thanks to our talented,

community-minded musicians,” said Nick Ambrosino, Founder and Director, Music Simply Music. “I would like to thank Momentum for allowing us to share the gift of music with their residents. While extremely enjoyable for residents and patients, the event also provided students with an opportunity to give back to the community in a meaningful way and to continue to express themselves at their instrument.”

Music Simply Music is Long Island’s leading, in-H.O.M.E. (Hands on Music Experience) music education company, specializing in the teaching of piano, guitar and voice. Music Simply Music provides students

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Recognizing that those less fortunate are not only in need of assistance during the holiday season but all year long, the National Honor Society at Bayport-Blue Point High School recently concluded a personal care product drive for the homeless in Suffolk County. The students have been hosting such a collection for the past three years, the past two of which provided hygiene care packs to more than 550 homeless adults and children.

“Homelessness is a problem that is not limited to communities far away from ours,” NHS adviser Donna Edgar stated. “It affects individuals as close as our own neighborhoods

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Founded in 1988 by Nick Ambrosino, a recognized music instructor, master mentor and life coach specialist, Music Simply Music’s Certified Facilitator’s provide a learning environment that is nurturing, supportive, and creative, where students of all ages reach their fullest potential both as musicians and as people – learning that will stay with them for the rest of their lives. Music Simply Music has instructed thousands of students in the Long Island area. For more information, call 631.863.2069 or visit www. musicsimplymusic.com.

PROVIDING RESOURCES - Bayport-Blue Point High School’s National Honor Society coordinated a personal hygiene product collection drive this winter for the homeless in Suffolk County. Several students are pictured here with James Nelson and Cate Clifford from the Department of Social Services Commissioner’s Office and NHS adviser Donna Edgar. Photo provided by: Jennifer Kuefner, Syntax

Celebrating Dr. King At the Premm Learning Center in Oakdale students are celebrating 31 Days of Dr. Martin Luther King and Black History Month.

The students will march for peace around the school building and release balloons at the flag pole. Students will discuss their dreams and goals and create a picture timeline of Dr. Martin Luther King’s life and accomplishments.

Friendship is very important, so students

will create a rainbow of friendship and list of ingredients necessary for friendships.

They will also create a mural Hands That Touch The Heart. They will trace their hands and place them inside a heart that was cut from construction paper.

For 31 days, students will be reading several stories and simple books about Dr. Martin Luther King’s life, listening to his speech and making a snack

using bread cut into circles (that represents the earth) and chocolate, peanut butter and vanilla chips to represent people that share the earth. There will be ongoing lessons about non-violence and ways to bring about peace, students will have the opportunity to create diorama’s, sing songs, and engage in art projects that speak to Sharing The Dream.

BALLROOM DANCE - Connetquot Central School District’s Idle Hour Elementary School fourth grade students recently demonstrated their ballroom dancing skills for their parents and peers in the school’s first Dancing Classrooms performance.

Students practiced for 8 weeks in the nationally recognized Dancing Classrooms program, how to dance the Meringue, Fox Trot, Rumba, Swing, Tango and Viennese Waltz. The students also had the opportunity to share a dance with parents in the audience. Photo by: Joseph Maniaci

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BLUE JEANS FOR RED CROSS - Applebee’s Long Island restaurants were drenched in denim from December 3rd-9th to help raise money for the American Red Cross and its efforts to assist the victims of Hurricane Sandy. The weeklong Blue Jeans for Red Cross program encouraged workers to wear jeans to work each day for a $1 donation to the ARC. In total, Applebee’s staff contributed $4,300 to the cause.

Pictured, presenting the check to John Miller, CEO of The American Red Cross, is Applebee’s General Manager, Colleen Colgan.

Noted Lecturer The large meeting room at the Suffolk Cooperative Library System (SLS) was full with school librarians from across the county who had questions about teaching the new standards.

Guest speaker and author Dr. Marc Aronson, hosted by the Eastern Suffolk BOCES Library System (SLS), was there to discuss the implementation of the new Common Core State Standards. “The evolution of K-12 education is upon us,” he said, “and

school librarians are the foundation in creating a common core community.”

The new education standards in English/ language arts and mathematics, adopted by 45 states including New York, will prepare students for life after 12th grade.

These standards have taken Dr. Aronson down a path of guiding librarians to be, he said, “…in this new world that promotes culling and curating from every source to give young

people opportunities to be in the debate as new ideas come forward. How we change education, librarianship, print and digital books, apps, is important. We need to immerse young people not in receiving knowledge, but in the pursuit of knowledge,” he explained.

“Thinking is endorphins for the brain.”

His presentation was titled Common Core, Uncommon Challenge.

Options for Community Living, Inc. is pleased to announce that we have been selected as an official partner of Payless GivesTM Shoes 4 Kids, an annual giving program from Payless ShoeSource.

Thanks to Payless, Options is distributing $1,000 in merchandise certificates to children served through the agency’s programs.

Each year, Options for Community Living serves more than 40 homeless families in Suffolk County through its emergency shelter program. With

the support of an Options case manager, families find stability and are assisted in their search for safe, affordable housing.

By helping families who struggle to provide their children with basic essentials on a daily basis, Options, in partnering with the Payless GivesTM Shoes 4 Kids program, hopes to relieve some of the stress parents feel particularly during the holidays and to bring joy to as many families as possible.

Options also operates a community residence

program for adults with mental illness and a case management and housing program for people living with HIV/ AIDS in both Nassau and Suffolk. All programs are designed to promote health, safety and welfare. Last year alone, this nonprofit agency assisted more than 1,000 adults and children on Long Island.

For more information, visit the Options website www.optionscl.org or call 631.361.9020.

Horsley Reelected Legislator Wayne R. Horsley has been reelected by his colleagues to serve as Deputy Presiding Officer of the Suffolk County Legislature. The election took place as part of the Suffolk County Legislature’s Forty-Fourth Annual Organizational Meeting.

“I am honored to serve my fellow legislators as

we proceed through the challenges ahead, and I look forward to continuing my work as Deputy to Presiding Officer Bill Lindsay, Horsley states.

“Bill expertly sets a tone for cooperation between the Legislature and the County Executive, facilitating real solutions for the County.”

“The Suffolk County Legislature demonstrates

democracy in action.

Reflective of our diverse County, the Legislators offer a unique perspective.

I am proud to be a part of this team of leaders who are committed to addressing individual district needs and working collectively as a Legislative body for the good of the people of Suffolk County,” Horsley concluded.

NOTED LECTURER - Dr. Aronson speaks with several school librarians as Gail HORSLEY REELECTED - The Honorable C. Randall Hinrichs, SC District Barraco (standing), the Eastern Suffolk BOCES SLS administrative coordinator, Administrative Judge is pictured swearing in newly elected Deputy Presiding Officer listens.

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AMERICA WAKE UP!!

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Nursing Award Winner

John T. Mather Memorial Hospital Nurse Kerry O’Sullivan has been awarded the Julie Cangro Award for 2012 by the Suffolk County Emergency Nurses Association. The award is given annually to an Emergency Department RN from a Suffolk County hospital who exhibits the criteria of leadership, integrity, nurturer, dedication, creativity and

magnanimity.

O’Sullivan, RN, TNCC, ENPC, a Mather Hospital ED nurse for eight years, also received Mather’s 2012 RN Community Service Award.

“I’m honored to be given this award,” said O’Sullivan, a nurse preceptor who is mentoring the first Emergency Department nursing graduate who was accepted into Mather’s Internship Program.

She also is active with Blanca’s House, a nonprofit organization of volunteer healthcare professionals who donate their time to provide free, invaluable medical treatment to children and their families who would otherwise have no access to modern health care.

O’Sullivan has participated

in several missions to Central America and this summer hosted an underprivileged child from Ecuador who needed surgery for a cleft palate.

The child and her mother stayed at O’Sullivan’s home for six months, during which time O’Sullivan cared for the child.

O’Sullivan is the second Mather Emergency Department nurse to receive the award in the three years it has been given. Liz Devine, RN, Mather’s Emergency Department Nursing Manager, was the first recipient of the award. The Suffolk County Emergency Nurses Association represents 12 hospitals in Suffolk County, with more than 300 members.

Orchestra Openings The Metropolitan Youth Orchestra of New York is inviting high-schoolaged orchestral and vocal musicians to audition for the group’s July 2013 concert tour of Central Europe. The touring MYO Orchestra and Chorus will visit and perform through Germany, Austria and Switzerland. An optional, additional week of touring will be in France.

The ensembles have embarked on several international tours over the past years with

concert visits to Central and Eastern Europe, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, China, Spain, Italy, Greece and, last year, to Australia and New Zealand. John McNeur, Executive Director of the Metropolitan Youth Orchestra, said, “This has proven to be a lifechanging experience for so many young people.

Beyond the incredible experience of spreading goodwill through their music, the musicians have had so many opportunities

to interact with people of very different cultures.

The experiences lived by the young musicians have become the inspiration for countless college essays and, of course, unbelievable memories.”

Those wishing more information on the tour, including a detailed itinerary, are encouraged to visit the orchestra’s web site at www.myo.org, or call the MYO office at 516.365.MYO1 (6961).

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Community Foundation Grant The Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (LICADD) is set to receive a $25,000 grant from the Long Island Community Foundation (LICF) to support the creation of a brand new Military Families in Training (M-FIT) Program designed to educate, support, and strengthen military families.

Addiction rates among active duty soldiers, returning veterans and the spouses of service men and women are several times higher than rates seen in the general population.

Many of the 175,000 returning soldiers who call Long Island “home” bear the scars of war in the form of untreated mental health issues and active addiction.

Major depression, anxiety and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are prevalent in this population. Each of those 175,000 returning soldiers has 4-6 immediate family members who, without family centered services, are at increased risk for a wide variety of mental health disorders and other challenges.

M-FIT is a dynamic, evidence-based approach to providing military

families with the support they need to live healthy lives.

The six-week psycho-educational workshop series targets the root causes of stress and substance abuse in order to end the cycle of addiction.

Participants will learn how to deal with stress of deployment, combat and the re-transition back home. The series will seek to enhance family empathy and communication, clarify family boundaries, roles and responsibilities, and strengthen family resiliency among returning service members and their loved ones.

The program is open to returning service man and women, their partners, spouses and parents, as well as their children ages 5-15.

The six-week series will launch in Southampton, Riverhead, Huntington and Mineola in early 2013, and is expected to serve more than 100 military families on Long Island.

“War takes an incredible toll on the emotional and mental health of our veterans and unfortunately they often find themselves fighting another kind of battle at home,” said David Okorn, executive director of LICF. “LICADD

provides our heroes and their families with the counseling and treatment they need and deserve.”

LICADD Executive Director Dr. Jeffrey Reynolds says support for M-FIT comes at the perfect time. “With a documented upswing in addiction rates among military members and their families, it is essential that we address the needs of this community and this grant from the Long Island Community Foundation will help make that possible.” The Long Island Community Foundation (LICF) is the Island’s community foundation, making grants to improve our region and helping donors with their philanthropy since 1978.

Are you or someone you love, a returning veteran adjusting to life at home?

M-FIT can provide you with military familyfocused services that can ease the stress and tension you may be feeling during the transition.

For more information about M-FIT, or any of LICADD’s prevention education, substance abuse counseling and/or treatment referral services, please call 516.747.2606 or visit www.licadd.org.

Advisory Board, arranged for the bus to be donated

by We Transport in Nassau County. The vehicle was painted by volunteers from Splashes of Hope, a non-profit agency based in Huntington, NY. Penny’s North Country Car Care in St. James, NY, donated repair services. Through an online voting co-sponsored by Warex Terminals Corporation and CITGO Petroleum Corporation and its Fueling Good program, Stony Brook University Hospital employees helped win $5,000 in free gas for the vehicle.

“This is a unique hospital-based program,” Bily said.

“Obtaining and refurbishing the bus was a true community partnership in every sense of the word.”

For more information, call 631.638.0913 or 631.638.0004.

Legislator Tom Cilmi recently honored Probation Officer Rachel Hernandez in recognition of her exemplary work resulting in the arrest of gang members, taking illegal weapons off the street and helping a young alternatives for lowering woman cope with her rape. cholesterol. For example, heart-healthy products such as TeaFlavin, an all-natural, caffeine-free capsule made from tea extract, contain as much cholesterol-fighting power as 35 cups of green tea.

For more information on TeaFlavin, visit www. teaflavin.com or call (800) 876-4332.

Naturally Lowering Cholesterol (NAPSI)—If living a healthier life is your cup of tea, you may be interested in an easy way to improve your health—using the natural antioxidant powers of tea.

Almost half of all Americans are overweight and have dangerously high levels of cholesterol.

Heart attacks are still the No. 1 killer in the U.S. The problem is that high cholesterol and your risk

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According to American Heart Association guidelines, the acceptable level of “bad cholesterol” is 30 percent lower than it used to be only a few years ago. This means that millions of Americans, including those who never dreamed they were at risk, now are.

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Rosenow, founder and chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation.

“These trees are perfect for large and small spaces, and they will provide food and habitat for songbirds.”

The free trees are part of the Foundation’s Trees for America campaign.

The trees will be shipped postpaid at the right time for planting, between February 1st and May 31st, with enclosed planting instructions. The 6- to 12- inch tall trees are guaranteed to grow, or they will be replaced free of charge.

job, but her compassion and understanding gave a rape victim the courage to testify against her assailants. She is a shining example of a department filled with stars,” stated Legislator Cilmi.

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Celebrate The New Year In NY Residents of New York can ring in the New Year with 10 free flowering trees by joining the Arbor Day Foundation any time during January 2013.

By becoming a part of the nonprofit Arbor Day Foundation, new members will receive two white flowering dogwoods, two flowering crabapples, two Washington hawthorns, two American rosebuds and two goldenraintrees.

“These beautiful trees will give your home in New York lovely flowers with pink, yellow and white colors,” said John

“Our Probation Officers are the unsung heroes of our public safety team in Suffolk County. Their jobs put them face to face with criminals on a daily basis and their work, in no small way, keeps our streets safe.

Not only did Probation Officer Hernandez do her

Members will also receive a subscription to the Foundation’s bimonthly publication, Arbor Day, and The Tree Book, which includes information about tree planting and care.

To become a member of the Foundation and to receive the free trees, send a $10 contribution to Ten Free Flowering Trees, Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Avenue, Nebraska City, NE 68410 by January 31st. New York residents can also join online at arborday.org/january.

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Cancer Center, Vice Dean, Cancer Medicine, and the Joel Kenny Professor of Medicine, most patients undergoing chemotherapy or radiation therapy require frequent visits to the hospital.

“Transportation has been an obstacle for many of our patients who live in Suffolk County,” said Dr. Hannun. “Offering free transportation to and from the Cancer Center is one more way we can serve our patients and ease the burden of their treatment journey.”

The idea of the transportation service was initiated by Linda Bily, Cancer Patient Advocacy & Community Outreach Coordinator, and Darlene Kenny, LCSW, Social Worker at the Cancer Center. Debbie Wunderlich, a member of the Cancer Center’s

Suffolk Zone 4 - NEIGHBOR NEWSPAPERS - Wednesday January 16, 2013

Stony Brook University Cancer Center has initiated a free transportation service for cancer patients to and from their homes throughout Suffolk County in an effort to provide access to care for patients who need chemotherapy and radiation treatment, and have limited resources to get to the Cancer Center.

The Non-Emergency Transportation (NET) program began in November and operates Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Recommendations for the service come from Cancer Center social workers; already more than 25 transports have been made. To qualify for the service, patients complete an application signed by their medical provider.

According to Yusuf Hannun, MD, Director, Stony Brook University

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