STUDENTS WITH HEARTT COLLECT FOR MILITARY CARE PACKAGES
West Islip High School Students with HEARTT (helpful, empathetic, altruistic, respectful, tenacious teens) recently collected items for the Westhampton Air National Guard Base men and women serving to protect us. Pictured: West Islip Students with HEARTT members Maggie Chartrand (vice president), Madison DiMaggio (treasurer), Anastasia Filippi (president), Zirailianna Telfer (secretary) and Foram Patel (events). Photo courtesy of West Islip Union Free School District
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Students With HEARTT Collect For Military Care Packages
West Islip High School Students with HEARTT (helpful, empathetic, altruistic, respectful, tenacious teens) recently collected items for the Westhampton Air National Guard Base men and women serving to protect us. Pictured: West Islip Students with HEARTT members Maggie Chartrand (vice president), Madison DiMaggio (treasurer), Anastasia Filippi (president), Zirailianna Telfer (secretary) and Foram Patel (events).
Photo courtesy of West Islip Union Free School District
West Islip High School Students with HEARTT (helpful, empathetic, altruistic, respectful, tenacious teens) recently collected items for the Westhampton Air National Guard Base men and women serving to protect us. For more than eight years, the students have annually been collecting military care packages and writing letters of thanks to service members to wish them a happy holiday.
Care packages contain thank-you cards, trail mix, gloves, socks, candy, gum, playing cards and more. “We are so proud of our students for taking the time to thank them for their service,” said adviser Virginia Scudder. The HEARTT mentor group is in its 16th year. Last year, the group collected more than 100 boxes, which
were then delivered to the base.
The group has traveled to Grenada several times and held a one-on-one “teacher in the making” camp for underprivileged children. They will be collecting items for the children this New Year and hope to return to Grenada.
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce the following dashboard permits are available for purchase now through March 31, 2025, for the upcoming 2025 season: Fishing 4-Wheel Drive Access Permit, Surfing 4-Wheel Drive Access Permit, Stargazing, Night/ Sport Fishing, Camp Hero Fishing, Nighttime Photography, and Regional SCUBA-Diving. Permits can only be purchased online, there will be no in-person sales. All permits will be mailed to the applicant once processed.
Purchase online through New York State Parks Reserve America: visit the New York State Parks Reserve America website. A valid email, and credit card is required for payment. Orders will be processed in the order received and permit(s) will be mailed to the applicant once processed. Please allow 10 – 14 business days for your permit(s) to arrive in the mail.
Details on each permit is as follows:
FISHING 4-WHEEL DRIVE ACCESS PERMIT
– available for purchase now through March 31, and the Tuesday after Labor Day through December 31, 2025.
Fee: $80.00 in state, $125.00-Out of State Requirements: Valid vehicle registration, driver’s license, and valid NYS DEC Recreational Saltwater/ Marine Fishing ID #
Permit is ONLY valid for FISHING at:
• Hither Hills (Year-round)
• Montauk Point (Yearround)
• Napeague (Year-round)
• Robert Moses (Democrat Point, Gilgo and Sore Thumb) - April 1December 31, hours vary This permit also allows the permissions of the NIGHT/SPORT FISHING PERMIT
SURFING/WINDSURFING
4-WHEEL DRIVE ACCESS
PERMIT - available for purchase now through March 31, and the Tuesday after Labor Day through December 31, 2025.
Fee: $80.00 in state, $125.00-Out of State Requirements: Valid vehicle registration and driver’s license. Must be 18 years of age or older to purchase.
Permit is ONLY valid for
Long Island State Park Dashboard Permits For 2025 Season
DAYTIME SURFING and WINDSURFING at:
• Hither Hills and Napeague (Year-round)
• Montauk Point – January 1 – March 31 only
• Robert Moses (Democrat Point and Gilgo) – January 1 - December 31, hours vary & Fields 3 & 4 from September 15-December 31
STARGAZING PERMITavailable for purchase now through March 31, and the Tuesday after Labor Day through December 31, 2025. Fee: $35.00 in state, $60.00Out of State Requirements: Valid vehicle registration and driver’s license Permit allows after sunset parking for STARGAZING ONLY, valid January 1 - December 31 at:
• Hither Hills - Except July & August
• Jones Beach - West End 2 and Field 6
• Montauk Point – Upper Parking Lot
• Robert Moses - Field 2
• Sunken Meadow - Field 1 & Field 3
• Wildwood – Main Parking Lot
NIGHT/SPORT FISHING
PERMIT – available for purchase now through March 31, and the Tuesday after Labor Day through December 31, 2025. Fee: $35.00 in state, $60.00Out of State Requirements: Valid vehicle registration,
driver’s license, NYS DEC Recreational Saltwater/ Marine Fishing ID # Permit is valid ONLY for FISHING after sunset from April 1-December 31, except where noted:
• Captree - Main field, Overlook, Launch Parking Field (September 15 to December 31 only) and Captree Drawbridge (north side only – 24 hr. access)
• Hallock - Main Field, Main Beach, Sunset to 7am access
• Hither Hills - Except Friday before Memorial Day through Labor Day
• Jones Beach - Fields 6, 10, West End 2, West End Boat Basin, West End Dock Area (24 hr. access) & Green Island (24 hr. access)
• Montauk Point - Lower Parking Lot ONLY
• Orient Beach – Main Field
• Robert Moses - Field 2 April 1 to December 31 (24 hr. access), Field 3 September 15 to December 31 (24 hr. access), Field 4 April 1 to June 23 (7pm-7am) and September 15 to December 31 (24 hr. access)
• Sunken Meadow - Field 1 and Field 3 (24 hr. access)
• Wildwood – Main Field
CAMP HERO FISHING PERMIT - available for purchase now through
March 31, and the Tuesday after Labor Day through December 31, 2025. Fee: $40.00 in state, $75.00-Out of State. Requirements: Valid vehicle registration, driver’s license, NYS DEC Recreational Saltwater/ Marine Fishing ID #. Permit is ONLY valid for FISHING after sunset at:
• Camp Hero State Park, April 1 - December 31
NIGHTTIME PHOTOGRAPHY PERMITavailable for purchase now through March 31, and the Tuesday after Labor Day through December 31, 2025.
Fees: $35.00 in state, $60.00-Out of State Requirements: Vehicle Registration and Driver’s License. Permit allows after sunset parking for the purpose of NIGHTTIME
PHOTOGRAPHY ONLY, valid January 1 - December 31 at:
• Hither Hills - Except July & August
• Jones Beach - West End 2 and Field 6
• Montauk Point – Upper Parking Lot
• Robert Moses - Field 2
• Sunken Meadow - Field 1 & Field 3
• Wildwood – Main Parking Lot
REGIONAL SCUBADIVING PERMIT - Sold
year-round. Permit is valid April 1 to December 31, 2025, hours vary. Fee: $80.00 in state, $125.00Out of State. Requirements:
Vehicle Registration and Divers Certification card. Valid for SCUBA-DIVING only:
• Caumsett – Fisherman’s parking lot only – 24 hr. access
• Jones Beach - East End of Field 10 only, 24 hr. access
• Orient Beach – 8am to sunset
• Robert Moses – *Democrat Point (four-wheel drive needed to access this area; hours vary) For more detailed information on Dashboard Permits, please review our Long Island Permit Guide. The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation oversees more than 250 parks, historic sites, recreational trails, golf courses, boat launches and more, which saw a record 84 million visits in 2023. For more information on any of these recreation areas, visit parks.ny.gov, download the free NY State Parks Explorer app or call 518.474.0456. Join us in celebrating our Centennial throughout 2024, and connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and the OPRHP Blog.
Photos courtesy of NY State Parks
JANUARY HAPPENINGS
THRU THURS. JAN. 2nd
10:00AM-3:00PM
CHRISTMAS HOUSE
LONG ISLAND
If you are looking for an exciting and fun, indoor family holiday attraction, Christmas House Long Island is now open daily at the Broadway Commons, 358 N. Broadway in Hicksville. This unique 45+ minute walk-through features interactive and imaginative experiences that will delight people of all ages! For more information, please call 516-878-0273
THRU SAT. JAN. 4th
12:00 PM 1:30 PM
MAGIC OF LIGHTS
Jones Beach State Park. 1 Ocean Parkway in Wantagh. Magic of Lights is a dazzling, drive-through holiday lights experience, which features holiday scenes and characters of the season using the latest LED technology and digital animations. Experience this all from the comfort of your own car! One carload, one price. For dates, times, and ticket availability, visit magicoflights.com.
SAT. JAN. 4th
12:00PM-1:30PM
FOREST BATHING WALK
Start the new year with a Forest Bathing Walk with one of Sweetbriar’s nature educators and forest therapy guide, Linda Lombardo. Forest Therapy is a research-based framework for supporting healing and wellness through immersion in a forest or other natural environment. Sweetbriar Nature Center - ECSS 62 Eckernkamp Drive in Smithtown.
HOLIDAYS
1st - New Years Day
20th - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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For more information, please call 631-979-6344
MON. JAN. 6th
7:30PM BABYLON CHORALE AUDITIONS
The Babylon Chorale will hold auditions at Sisters of St. Joseph Brentwood Campus. All voice parts are welcomed. For further information, visit www.babylonchorale.org or email info@babylonchorale.org
THURS. JAN. 9th
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 7pm & new members should arrive 15 min. early. Contact Lisa LeBrie at 516-413-7467 for more info.
SAT. JAN. 11th
8:45AM-10:30AM POLAR PLUNGEFreezin for a Reason
Get ready to take the plunge for an amazing cause! Join us for the Town of Huntington 2025 Polar Plunge and show your support for the incredible athletes of the Special Olympics! Location: Crab Meadow Beach in Northport. This event is about more than just a chilly dip, it’s about coming together as a community to celebrate and empower these remarkable athletes. Let’s make a difference together. For more details and to register, visit: www.polarplungeny.org/ Huntington
SUN. JAN. 12th
11:00AM-2:00PM
2025 NYS PARKS
WINTER RUN SERIES
at Heckscher State Park, East IslipField #2. Absolutely No: Baby Joggers, Rollerbladers, Skaters, Bikers or Pets Are Permitted! For more information, please call Brendan Dagan 516-531-3323
SAT. JAN. 18th
4:00PM-7:00PM
FAMILY GAME NIGHT
Farmingdale United Methodist Church, 407 Main Street in Farmingdale, invites the community to their Family Game Night. Come have fun with Duck Races, Cornhole Games, Board Games, Life-Size Jenga, Connect Four, food and much more! Please RSVP to office@armingdaleumc.org.
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. Certified course and a Boston Qualifier! 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
Connecting Our Community
Reading Reading
Adult Winter Reading Challenge
January 6-February 15
Complete a Bingo Board featuring various reading tasks, earn raffle tickets and enter to win a bouquet filled with paper flowers and a special gift card Stop by the Adult Reference Desk to sign up and receive a free gift!
Let’s OWL Read! Children’s Reading Challenge
January 13-February 22 for Kids of All Ages Head to westisliplibrary beanstack org or download the Beanstack app to join the challenge! Stop by the Children’s Room to check out all of our amazing raffle prizes!
Teen Winter Reading Challenge
January 3-February 28
Earn 1 raffle ticket for every title read and logged in Beanstack Read all 6 books and you’ll receive a bonus raffle ticket Each ticket gives you a chance to win some fun prizes! Scan the QR code, download the Beanstack app, or visit us at www westisliplibrary beanstack com to get started!
Happy Reading! Happy Reading!
ALL-BY-MYSELF STORYTIME AGES 3-PREK
EVERY THURSDAY ∙ 1:30PM
Preschoolers can practice their independence in this on-my-own storytime with Miss Kerri. Storytime will not be held on February 20. Registration not required.
TWIST & SHOUT STORYTIME AGES 2-PREK
TUESDAYS, JANUARY 7 & 21 ∙ 9:45 OR 10:30AM
Join Miss Kerri every other Tuesday for a high-energy morning of stories, songs, rhymes and more. Registration not required.
Wrap up your busy day with a very quiet, calm, sedate storytime. Well, maybe not with with Miss Carol, but at least she will try to wear the kids out before bedtime! Registration not required.
STORIES AND STRETCHES GRADES 4-6
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15 · 7PM
Bring your yoga mat or a towel and join Miss Renée for some stories, stretching and relaxation!
LIBRARY PLAYDATE AGES 2-4
MONDAY, JANUARY 27 ∙ 10:30AM
Stay for the hour or just stop by for this open-playtime at the library. Registration not required.
CHESS CLUB GRADES K-6
MONDAYS, JANUARY 27, FEBRUARY 3, FEBRUARY 10 AND FEBRUARY 24
6:30PM
Bring a friend and join us for an open-play chess club at the library. Volunteers will be on hand to help answer questions and give some good tips. Registration not required.
COLLEGE TOURS 101
THURSDAY, JANUARY 16 • 7-8PM
Join Dr. P from Crimson Coaching on Zoom as she walks you through how to prepare for your visit, what to see on campus, and how to follow up with admissions officers to maximize your chances of admission. Parents encouraged to attend.
EASY EVERYDAY TWIST BACK
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22 • 6PM
A must-try hairstyle! Join Alicia on our YouTube channel and learn how to elevate your look in just a few easy steps with a new take on the half-up halfdown style that we all know and love! No registration required.
WHAT IS A DIGITAL FOOTPRINT?
TUESDAY, JANUARY 28 • 4-6PM
Learn about what a digital footprint is, what trail of information are you leaving on the internet about yourself and your activity, and how easy it is for someone to access your footprint. Teens will receive 2 hours of community service for attending. WI teen residents only.
NEW Library Calendar & Registration System
NO REGISTRATION CODES? No Problem!
Visit our new Library Calendarwww westisliplibrary org/library-news
We have updated our registration system. View our events calendar on our website to register!
Select the program you would like to register for
Complete the new registration steps
IN ORDER TO REGISTER FOR OUR UPCOMING PROGRAMS ONLINE, YOU WILL NEED A LIBRARY CARD THAT HAS NOT EXPIRED, AS WELL AS, A PASSWORD ATTACHED TO YOUR LIBRARY CARD ACCOUNT VISIT THE LIBRARY TO RENEW YOUR LIBRARY CARD IF NECESSARY
A Registration Note from the Children’s Room:
When asked during registration for a name, please enter your child’s name, not the adult When you see “Add More People,” that’s where you’ll add an additional age-appropriate sibling
Adults do not need a seat, unless noted otherwise
Please add your children’s age/grade for each program
WINTER SOWING WITH NATIVE PLANTS
THURSDAY, JANUARY 9 • 7–8PM
Learn how to grow your own native plants from seed by letting Mother Nature do all the hard work. Please bring a one-gallon transparent empty milk container and a plastic bag that fits over the bottom of the container. $5 non-refundable fee. West Islip Residents Only.
BERGEN: GETAWAY TO THE FJORDS
TUESDAY, JANUARY 14 • 7–8PM
Norway’s former capital is full of colorful houses perched all along the mountainside, wooden buildings from its Hanseatic-era trading grandeur and a bustling fish market. Join the Savvy Sightseer for her presentation on Bergen and all it has to offer.
TECH Q & A
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15 • 7-8PM
If you have any tech questions, drop by this casual class where we will talk about different computer and tech topics.
SPEECH DEVELOPMENT THROUGH PURPOSEFUL PLAY
TUESDAY, JANUARY 21 • 7–8PM
Speech-Language Pathologist Jessica Barron will discuss the importance of play in aiding development of speech in young children. Parents are encouraged to bring their child’s favorite toy and she will demonstrate how to use it during playtime.
EVENING BOOK DISCUSSION: “ONCE UPON A RIVER” BY DIANE SETTERFIELD
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22 • 7–8PM
Join librarian Jodi for a discussion on this winter mystery about a young girl’s body found near the Thames River at the end of the 19th Century. Coffee, tea and snacks will be provided. Visit the circulation desk for a copy of the book.
ADVANCED EXCEL
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29 • 6:30–8:30PM
Learn more advanced features of MS Excel, the world's most popular spreadsheet program. Students will learn features including vLookup, data validation, subtotals and much more. Prerequisites: Computer Kindergarten and 1st Grade, Introduction, and Intermediate Excel.
SUNSET GROOVES
Listen to Frank Barbera and his team of musicians as they play famous pop songs of today arranged in a jazz improvisational style. Sway along to the acoustic sounds of familiar, upbeat tunes.
Sunday, January 26 ∙ 2-3PM
Oquenock Hosts Annual Reindeer Games
The gymnasium of Oquenock Elementary School in the West Islip Union Free School District was transformed into a winter wonderland this December. In the weeks leading up to the winter break, students participated in a variety of winter-themed workouts during their physical education classes. The school’s annual reindeer games featured an obstacle course where students crossed a peppermint trail, climb over snowy mountains and navigate through gumdrop lane. Photo courtesy of West Islip Union Free School District
Town Of Islip To Hold TownWide Public Workshop For Comprehensive Plan “TOI-360”
The Town of Islip has recently started the process of developing TOI-360, the Town’s Comprehensive Plan, which aims to guide the community’s growth and development over the next 20 years and beyond. This comprehensive plan will
address issues like sprawl and congestion while promoting coordinated development and informed infrastructure investment.
TOI-360 will incorporate community input gathered through various engagement opportunities throughout the process, including online surveys and inperson meetings. Three online surveys are currently available for the public at www.TOI360. com through January 31, 2025.
The first Town-wide workshop will take place in the Auditorium of Town Hall West, at 401 Main Street, Islip on January 8th, 2025, from 6:00-7:30 PM. The workshop aims to inform
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the public about the planning process, present a snapshot of the Town’s existing conditions, introduce key themes and preliminary goals, and hear from the public what their priorities are for the Town. This is an important opportunity to contribute to shaping the Comprehensive Plan. Everyone is welcome! For more information on the planning process, please visit www.TOI360. com or call the Planning Department at 631-2245450. The website will be regularly updated with event details, draft documents, and other essential information. Residents are also encouraged to sign up for email updates on TOI360. com to stay informed about this transformative initiative.
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excess pounds, successful efforts that produce longterm weight loss generally take considerable time
and effort. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says people who lose weight at a gradual, steady pace tend to keep the weight off. The CDC advises individuals to aspire to lose one to two pounds each week
Working in concert with a doctor or a registered dietician is one of the ways to ensure that the weight loss experience is successful and healthy. In addition to following the advice of a professional, these tips can help.
• Think of it as a lifestyle change. Managing weight is a lifelong commitment. That means that following a short-term diet may not prove a successful way to lose weight and keep it off in the long run. It’s important to put strategies in place that
will help change habits that may be contributing to weight gain.
• Set short-term goals. Certainly the overall goal may be to lose a set number of pounds. But having that goal in the distance may make it seem less achievable. Rather, set small goals throughout a weight loss journey. This can be something like a plan to replace sugary drinks with water, or to exercise three days a week instead of being sedentary most of the time.
• Be sure the time is right. Some people jump in at the start of the new year, even if they are not mentally ready to commit or lack the time to make the overhaul necessary to affect change. Begin a weight-loss journey when you have a strong
desire to change habits and are not distracted by other pressures.
• Tame stress as much as possible. High levels of stress can derail weightloss plans. Many people turn to foods, beverages and other unhealthy habits as a means to coping with stress. The Cleveland Clinic says stress raises cortisol levels, which increases insulin production.
The resulting low blood sugar makes people crave sugary, fatty foods.
The Mayo Clinic suggests speaking with a health care professional if you need help taking charge of stress.
• Change your perceptions. Focus on what you can eat rather than what you can’t eat. Healthy weight loss means finding balance and enjoying
the foods you love, but not going overboard. Restricting any one food or food group could lead you on a path to feeling resentful or even binging on unhealthy items.
• Don’t skip meals. Seriously restricting food intake is not healthy at all and could lead to fluctuations in weight.
An eating pattern that includes a cycle of weight loss and weight gain can contribute to an increased risk of coronary heart disease, says Better Health, a resource of the Australian Department of Health. Plan meals to meet your daily calorie count, being sure to avoid skipping any during the day.
Healthy weight loss takes time and requires changing habits over the long haul.
