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Meditation in the Park

The Port Jefferson Village Center hosts a Meditation for a Healthy Lifestyle program at Harborfront Park, 101-A E. Broadway, Port Jefferson on Sunday, Aug. 15 at 1:30 p.m. Join long-time meditator John Bednarik for an engaging workshop that will teach you practical strategies to reduce stress and create a more healthy and positive lifestyles. Please bring a chair, blanket or mat for seating. Class will be held indoors in case of inclement weather. Free but registration is required by visiting www.portjeff.com. For more information, call 631-802-2160. Open auditions

Save the date! Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson will hold young people’s auditions (ages 12 to 17) with proof of vaccination for its 37th annual production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol on Tuesday, September 21 at 7 p.m. Performances will be held from Nov. 10 to Dec. 26. For full details, please visit https:// theatrethree.com/auditions.html. Gregorian Chant at All Souls

All Souls Church, 61 Main Street, Stony Brook, hosts a Gregorian Chant/Music of Taizé on Thursday, Aug. 19 from 8 to 9 p.m. The historic chapel will be lit with candles and alive with the mystical sounds of Gregorian chant and Songs of Taizé, providing a time for quiet meditation to clear the mind and rest the soul. This is a unique opportunity for reflection and/or silent prayer for people of all faiths (or no faith) searching for a spiritual connection in their lives. Call 516-607-9111. Barn Thrift Shop reopens

Temple Beth Emeth’s Barn Thrift Shop, 52 Mt. Sinai Ave., Mt. Sinai will reopen on Sunday, Aug. 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Shop for clothing, jewelry, sports equipment, housewares, decorative items, books, electronics, toys and more. Fill a bag with clothing for $5. The shop will be open one Sunday a month including Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 7 and Dec. 12. For further details, call 631-928-4104.

BUSINESS NEWS

Long Island Lending a Helping Hand opens in Rocky Point

The Rocky Point Sound Beach Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand opening of Long Island Lending a Helping Hand, Inc. at 341 Route 25A in Rocky Point on August 2.

Guests who attended included Assemblywoman Jodi Giglio, Councilwoman Jane Bonner, Chamber President Gary Pollakusky and the RPSB Chamber board, the Girl Scouts, volunteers, local media and residents.

Long Island Lending a Helping Hand is a food pantry and resource center that helps provide assistance for families in need. They offer families and individuals school supplies, food, diapers, formula, clothing, furniture as well as other resources and support around the holidays.

Founder, Dawn Lang, said “In 2014, I realized that there was a real need in my local community. Many people “in need” have jobs, sometimes more than one, and are still struggling to get by sometimes having to make a difficult decision of whether to pay a bill or buy food / diapers. Some have family and friends to lean on but many others do not. That’s why I created…Long Island Lending a Helping Hand…we do our best to fill in the gap and help people who are in need.”

“We are so appreciative of founder Dawn Lang and Donna McCauley’s commitment to our community. It is with great pride that the chamber formally welcomes this brick & mortar Food Pantry and Resource Center to the community,” added Gary Pollakusky.

Operating hours are Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m, Wednesday and Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., closed Monday and Tuesday. For more information regarding Long Island Lending a Helping Hand, please visit www.lilahh.com.

Photos from Rocky Point Chamber of Commerce