October 12, 2022 East Islip

East Islip Diver Kreuscher Headed To State Championships Again

East Islip High School junior Kelsey Kreuscher, competing for the combined Connetquot/ East Islip swimming and diving team, placed second at the Lindenhurst Diving

Invitational on Sept. 24. Her score of 471.80 qualified her for a second trip to the New York State Swimming and Diving Championships, to be held Nov. 19 at the Webster

Aquatic Center in Monroe County.

Kreuscher earned AllCounty and All-State recognition last season, placing 19th at the state championships.

Orowoc Creek Clean Up Sunday, October 16, 2022

Great Community Service Opportunity In Islip

Save the Great South Bay is teaming up with Keep Islip Clean to conduct a clean up along the Orowoc Creek on Sunday, October 16th from 9-11 AM.

All are welcome – scouts, students, families, local organizations, company teams, etc.! Pick a buddy and then pick up some

gear (pickers, bags, gloves, safety vests) & get your designated clean up area.

Please wear weatherappropriate clothing and waterproof shoes/ boots. Community service available.

Meet Up: Commack Road Park (intersection of Commack Rd & Spur Drive

South)

Volunteer at https:// savethegreatsouthbay. org/volunteer/?mc_ cid=299dcb3f58&mc_ eid=51d1e63712

Additional clean up dates available on our website at www. savethegreatsouthbay.org.

East Islip’s Young Musicians Perform At FTK Carnival Opening Ceremony

In a lovely opening ceremony, East Islip’s young musicians kicked off the annual FTK Carnival on Sept. 23. A proud chorus sang “The Star-Spangled Banner” while string

musicians performed “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” under the direction of music teachers Jaime DeMaria and Angela Stewart.

The For the Kids

Foundation’s threeday event, held on the grounds of Timber Point Elementary School, offers games and rides for district families.

Long Island Dahlia Society Monthly Meeting

The Long Island Dahlia Society will host its monthly meeting on Thursday, October 20th, 2022 at 6:30 PM at the East

Islip Public Library, 381 E. Main Street, East Islip. Dahlia 101 will be “digging and storing tubers”. All are welcome.

Refreshments will be provided.

For further information LongIslandDahlia.org or call (631)972-8829.

Winter Coat/Jacket Drive

The AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary 18 East Islip is sponsoring a winter coat drive now through November 4. The coats will be donated to a local charity for distribution to

anyone in need. Collecting Men, Women, & Children’s (all sizes) new or gently used, clean, ready-to-be-worn winter coats or jackets for distribution to individuals

needing a helping hand.

The AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary is located at 141 Carleton Avenue in East Islip. For more information, please call 631. 581.6913.

Vendors Wanted Christmas Fair/Craft Fair

Trinity Lutheran Church will be hosing a Christmas Fair/Craft Fair and they are looking for Vendors.

The event will take place

on Saturday, November 19, 2022, from 9 am to 3 pm.

Trinity Lutheran Church is located at 111 Nassau

Avenue in Islip.

For more information, please call (631) 666-5884 or (631) 277-1555.

YOUNG MUSICIANS PERFORM AT FTK CARNIVAL OPENING CEREMONY - East Islip’s young musicians string musicians performed “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” under the direction of music teachers Jaime DeMaria and Angela Stewart for the Sept. 23 opening ceremony of the FTK Carnival. Photo courtesy of East Islip School District

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Douglas Elliman Long Island Makes A Large Impact

The Long Island division of Douglas Elliman Realty, one of the largest residential brokerage companies in the nation, has partnered with The American Cancer Society to help in the fight against breast cancer.

As part of the organization’s annual, year-long initiative Real Men Wear Pink, agents from Elliman branch offices across Long Island have volunteered as Campaign Ambassadors to raise awareness and money in the fight to end breast cancer. Since its inception in 2013, Real Men Wear Pink has raised more than $40 million.

The brokerage’s involvement began in 2021, when Carlos Salinas, an agent in the Smithtown office, became the first Douglas Elliman Real Men Wear Pink Campaign Ambassador. Salinas found great joy in helping to make a difference and shared his experience with Ann Conroy, CEO of Douglas Elliman’s Long Island division. Inspired by Salinas, Conroy encouraged each Long Island branch office to establish a Campaign Ambassador for 2022. With more and more agents signing on, the Elliman team has raised more than $131,000 toward its $200,000 goal—and with plenty of fundraising

events yet to happen before year’s end.

“When I came to Douglas Elliman last year, my goal was to be one of the very best agents in the company while also giving back philanthropically,” said Salinas. “What better cause is there than to raise money for the fight against breast cancer. The support of both Ann Conroy and Katy Cardinale, Branch Manager of Douglas Elliman’s Smithtown office, has been monumental in my efforts of raising awareness through Real Men Wear Pink and The American Cancer Society.”

Salinas, who has raised almost $10,000 to date, is set to participate in a large fundraising and networking event on Tuesday, October 18th at Prato 850 in Commack, with all revenue benefiting the Real Men Wear Pink Campaign.

Michael Furino, another philanthropic agent with Douglas Elliman’s Franklin Square office, has dedicated himself to serving as a Campaign Ambassador.

“I started my own charity about 10 years ago, through which I have raised over $1,000,000,” said Furino. “When I was presented with the opportunity to become involved with Real Men Wear Pink, I was immediately excited,

since I was confident in my ability to organize great events and raise significant funds. It’s been a great experience for me to be a Campaign Ambassador for many reasons, including getting to know other agents in my office on a deeper level—some of them have even had personal experiences battling breast cancer.”

Furino, who has raised almost $20,000 to date, will host a Vegas Night fundraiser on Thursday, October 20, at Chateau Briand in Carle Place.

Douglas Elliman Realty has long been deeply committed to giving back to the local communities it serves and supporting important causes nationwide through its philanthropic initiative, Elliman Cares.

To learn more about the Real Men Wear Pink initiative and contribute to the Long Island agents’ campaign, please scan the QR code below.

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381 East Main Street East Islip, Contact Judy Moccio at (631) 581-9200 ext. 123

The Board of Trustees of the East Islip Public Library will hold their Board Meeting on Thursday, October 13, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. on the second floor in the North Meeting Room, all are welcome.

THE BOHLSEN GALLERY

The work of John Mollica of East Islip will be displayed in the Gallery in October. Mr. Mollica

began painting in 1971 in college. He works primarily with acrylics and focuses on the natural landscape, being particularly inspired by the ocean and flowers.

In October, items and information commemorating Breast Cancer Awareness Month from the Islip Breast Cancer Coalition.

ART SALE

We are always looking for talented local artists to display their work in the Bohlsen Art Gallery on our 2nd Floor. We are

taking applications for artists wishing to show their work. Please email Judy Moccio (jmoccio@ eipl.org) for more information. For more information, contact the East Islip Public Library at 631-581-9200 x123.

Career Counseling East Islip Library cardholders can schedule a consultation with the library’s professional Career Counselor. Get help with career changes, resumes, cover letters and your job search. To request an appointment, send an email to help@ eipl.org, including your name, telephone number and the email address at which you want to be contacted. The Career Counselor will contact you to set up a virtual or in-person appointment at your convenience.

Helping You Help Others

The Charity of the Month for October is Helen Keller Services

Helen Keller Services (HKS), a nonprofit organization with locations across Long Island and the nation, works with thousands of individuals who are blind, have low vision, are DeafBlind or have combined hearing and vision loss to live, work and thrive in their community of choice.

The Helen Keller National Center (HKNC), which is located in Port Washington, is the only comprehensive national program that provides information, referral, support and training exclusively to youths and adults who have combined vision and hearing loss. The Center also supports the families and professionals who work with the DeafBlind community.

Every summer, HKS hosts Camp Helen Keller, a program for children who are blind, have low vision are DeafBlind or have combined hearing and vision loss. The camp seeks to improve participants’ self-esteem, selfconfidence and socialization skills. It’s held at the LIU Post campus in Brookville and admits campers from Nassau, Suffolk and Queens, who attend free of charge and receive door-to-door transportation, also free of charge.

“Everyone here is the same,” says Ellie Gallagher, a 10-year-old camper from Freeport, NY. “Here we all have some kind of visual disability, so no one feels different. And it’s a lot of fun.” Campers participate in traditional activities, such as swimming, arts and crafts, music and dance classes, as well as field trips and technology

classes that have been adapted for individuals with low vision.

Every year, the camp organizes a show on the last day of the one-month program to celebrate the campers’ achievements, show parents and friends what campers have been doing and to say goodbye to old and new friends. This year, show-stopping performances included dance routines to favorite songs including “Rainbow Connection” “The Theme From Cheers” and singing performances by select campers.

“It’s such a confidence boost for her,” says Ellie’s mom, Jennifer. “She looks forward to seeing the same friends every year. The activities she experiences lets her know she’s just like every other kid and can do just about anything.”

Additionally, October is month that celebrates the blind community in a variety of ways, including World Sight Day on October 14, White Cane Day on October 15 and the entire month designated as National Disability Employment Awareness Month, which celebrates the contributions of America’s workers with disabilities past and present and showcases supportive, inclusive employment policies and practices. It’s important to accept people of all abilities, from all walks of life, and this nonprofit does just that.

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Breast Cancer Hotline Volunteers Sought

Breast cancer survivors can help others coping with breast cancer by becoming volunteers with the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program. The four-day training program will take place on consecutive Tuesdays in November (November 1, 8, 15 and 22) from 10 am to 1 pm on zoom. Attendance at all four sessions is necessary.

This in-depth training includes presentations by nurse navigators and social workers on basic breast cancer education, active listening skills, and tips on engaging the community.

Those who complete the training will have opportunities to provide support and guidance on the hotline; attend community outreach events to support underserved communities;

deliver educational presentations and speaking engagements; assist with local and national press and media; and help with fundraising efforts.

To arrange an interview, contact Nina Foley, Hotline and Volunteer Coordinator, at 516-877-4315; nfoley@ adelphi.edu.

To reach the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline, call 800-8778077. You are not alone.

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Join home economist and essential oils educator Janice Imbrogno, where you will make a 16 oz. spray bottle of all natural Caramel Apple Thieves Cleaner and will participate in demonstrations learning how to make Pumpkin Spice scented all-purpose cleaner, Winter Nights scented soft scrub, Falling Leaves Bathroom Cleaner, Cinnamon room spray and Clove carpet and mattress refresher. The $5 fee can be paid at the Circulation Desk.

The Passion of Artemisia By Susan Vreeland

Wednesday, October 19 at 7 p.m.

After Artemisia Gentileschi, a promising young painter, is raped by her instructor, the court orders her to be tortured. She marries a local painter, to start over, vindicated by society and the church.

Long Island Cars “Fall Harvest” Car Show & Swap Meet

On Sunday, October 23rd “Long Island Cars” will present the “Fall Harvest” Car Show & Swap Meet on the scenic grounds of Flowerfields Fairgrounds in Saint James. Bathed in autumn colors, Flowerfields Fairgrounds, once a turn of the century flower farm, will be filled with classic and collectible automobiles including show cars from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s, one-ofa-kind custom cars, antiques, exotics, muscle cars and imports. Show cars will compete in classed judging; trophies will be granted in more than fifty categories. Acres of vendors will be well stocked for this large end of the season show, where you can buy, trade, sell or swap auto parts, equipment, accessories, collectibles and literature, plus a wide variety of cars will be for sale in the “Car Corral.” There is a pumpkin patch with free pumpkins for the kids. You’ll experience live music, fun fair food and more. Pack up the family and plan a scenic autumn drive to Flowerfields Fairgrounds, Parkside Drive (off Rte 25A) in Saint James, 11780. L.I.E. 62 North, Nicolls Road (Rte 97) to the end, make a left, heading west on Rte 25A for 2 miles. (GPS coordinates: Parkside Drive, Saint James 11780), 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Rain Date Oct 30th. Adults $10.00; 12 years & under are free; free parking. Show or sell your collectible car with admission. Judged cars and vendors register at the gate between 7am and 10 am. (631)567-5898 or LongIslandCars.com.