The Town of Babylon proudly joined communities across the nation in celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, marking a historic milestone in the story of the United States. As part of the celebration, the Town joined millions of Americans in honoring 250 years of independence, sacrifice, patriotism, and freedom. Happy 250th Birthday, America!
On June 12th, Legislator RJ Renna proudly joined the Village of Babylon Historical & Preservation Society and Babylon Village Arts Council for a collaborative celebration marking the 250th Anniversary of the United States!
During the opening reception, the Historical Society presented a new exhibition featuring artifacts and images spanning 150 years of Babylon and national history!
The Babylon Village Arts Council also presented “FLAGS”, a dynamic exhibition showcasing artwork by local artists in a variety of media.
Both displays will be on view throughout the summer, so make it a point to stop by the Museum soon! The Historical Society Museum is located at 117 W Main Street in Babylon and is open from 1:00pm to 3:00pm on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Finding Balance In An Imbalanced World
By JoAnn Cilla
“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” Anne Lamott
No matter who you are or how old you are, life has a way of pulling you in six directions at once. Whether you are running a business, raising a houseful of kids, enjoying retirement, or just starting out after college, the noise and pace of life today can leave you stretched thin and worn down. The good news is that balance is not reserved for people with perfect schedules or unlimited time. It is available to anyone willing to make a few important choices each day. I learned this the hard way. For years, I treated rest as a reward rather than a requirement. I skipped meals or grabbed whatever was convenient, and
measured success by how busy I felt rather than how well I was doing. When I opened my company in early 2021, those habits caught up with me fast. The demands of being your own boss have a way of exposing every crack in your foundation. I realized that if I wanted the business to survive, I had to take better care of the person running it. Start with what you
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JULY HAPPENINGS
SATURDAY, JULY 18th
10:00AM-4:00PM
WANTAGH PRESERVATION SOCIETY'S 5TH ANNUAL ANTIQUE CAR SHOW
Rain date Saturday July 19th. On museum grounds 1700 Wantagh Ave, in Wantagh. Cars from the 1960's & older. Entrance fee - $1. Refreshments for sale, museum complex sites will be open, 50/50 , music. For more information, email: wantaghmuseum@ gmail.com
9:00AM-1:00PM
AMITYVILLE FARMER'S MARKET
The Amityville Farmer's Market runs Saturday mornings on the Great Lawn at 25 Broadway in Amityville, next to the historic First United Methodist Church. Amityville Farmer’s Market is sponsored by the Bay Village Civic Association. There will be a local farmer, and many vendors. For more information, contact amityfarmers market @ gmail.com or bayvillagecivic@aol. com.
SATURDAY, JULY 18th
7:30PM
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: THE LITTLE MERMEN –DISNEY HITS ROCK BAND
FRIDAY, JULY 24th
7:00PM
SUMMER CONCERT PERFORMANCE
The Town of Babylon hosts its 2026 Summer Concert Series at the Tanner Park Bandshell, 400 Baylawn Avenue in Copiague. Join us for an evening of live music as part of the Town of Babylon’s Summer Concert Series. Featuring free weekly outdoor performances and tribute bands. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy a great night of
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entertainment. Weather permitting. For more information, please visit https://townofbabylonny.gov/ calendar.aspx
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FAIR HOURS: 5:00PM11:00PM weekdays and NOON11:00PM Saturday - Sunday EMPIRE STATE FAIR at Nassau Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Turnpike. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult age 21+ Enjoy Fireworks by Grucci, midway rides, family entertainment, favorite fair food & more! For more information, please call 866-6663247 or Empire State Fair
THURSDAY, JULY 23rd
6:00PM-7:00PM
PAULEY THE PLANT MAN
At the Wantagh Public Library 3285 Park Avenue Wantagh. By popular demand 'Pauley the Plant Man' will return and speak on 'Five plants easy to care for and four plants not so easy to care for.' Refreshments served after the program. Questions? contact paumanackegc@gmail.com
FRIDAY, JULY 24th
7:00PM-11:00PM
DISCO NIGHT
LIVE music by Deverne Williams & The Vintage Soul Band, Buffet dinner, beer/wine/soda, dessert & coffee included. $45 per person. Call Barbara Napoli 631-786-9306 for advance reservations. Brumidi Lodge Sons & Daughters of Italy in America, 2075 Deer Park Ave. in Deer Park
SATURDAY, JULY 25th
6:00PM-8:00PM SUNSET MUSIC FEST
A community concert & collection of essentials to support the performing arts, On the Village Green. Lively performances celebrating local artists, with tributes to America’s 250th Anniversary ~ Presented by New York Senator Steve Rhoads and the Farmingdale Village Board of Trustees. Bring chairs/blankets for seating. For more information, please call 516)-882-0630
MONDAY, JULY 27th thru FRIDAY, JULY 31st
5:30PM-8:00PM VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Ages 4 through 11, $15 per child includes dinner nightly. Complete & return registration form & payment by July 9th, available on the website ALL4GOD.ORG. Community Presbyterian Church, 1843 Deer Park Ave. in Deer Park. For more information, please call 631-2420221, churchon231@gmail.com
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2026 JONES BEACH BANDSHELL SUMMER CONCERT
The New York State Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation is thrilled to announce the 2026 Bandshell Summer Concert Series at Jones Beach State Park at Field 4 Boardwalk. Every night through September 6th. For the most up to date information on performance status and schedule, please contact Jones Beach State Park at 516-7851600.
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Get creative and color the drawing to the best of your ability! Three winners will be chosen - one in each age category: 4-5, 6-7, 8-10.
Winners will receive a 4-pack of tickets to Splish Splash. All entries must be submitted by July 27. One entry per person.
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Finding Balance In An Imbalanced World
eat. Food is fuel, and the quality of what goes into your body directly affects how clearly you think, how steadily you work, and how well you handle stress. You do not need a complicated diet. Lean toward whole foods, cut back on processed snacks, and stay hydrated. These choices can have a meaningful impact in how you feel during the day. Sleep is a great equalizer. Seven to eight hours of quality rest is not a luxury; it is maintenance.
When you are wellrested, problems that seemed overwhelming the night before often look manageable in the morning. Protecting your sleep time is one of the best investments you can make in living a balanced life. Get moving…in the right direction. During the day, give yourself permission to step away. As a business owner who often keeps long and unpredictable hours, I made it a rule to take breaks throughout the day, even when it felt unproductive. A tenminute walk around the block is not wasted time. It clears my head, lowers my blood pressure, and often leads to better thinking when I return.
Running myself into the ground does not make me more productive. It makes me exhausted and
harder to be around. And movement doesn’t require a gym membership. It simply means getting your body in motion, consistently. Try putting the phone down. Perhaps the most underrated adjustment any of us can make right now is using our phones less. Social media and endless scrolling can make you anxious, outraged, and engaged. Logging off a little earlier each day is an act of quiet selfpreservation. Balance is built one small decision at a time. Eat well, sleep enough, move your body, step outside, and be a little more intentional about where your attention goes. The world will remain chaotic. How you meet it each morning is entirely up to you. I’ll see you around town.
Did You Know?
The American Academy of Dermatology recommends that parents avoid exposing babies younger than six months to the sun’s rays. Infants should be kept in the shade as much as possible and dressed in lightweight and long sleeves, pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and sunglasses. The AAD also notes that, when possible, sunscreen use should be avoided in babies younger than six months. Children six months and older can use a broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen with a sunprotection factor (SPF) of 30 or higher. These sunscreens should be applied to all areas that are not covered by clothing, and reapplied approximately every two hours (or as often as the product label indicates). Ingredients such as zinc oxide or titanium dioxide may cause less irritation to the sensitive skin of children six months and older.
Did You Know?
If you get a call from a government agency or other business asking for a payment, hang up. No one from a federal government agency will ask for money over the phone.
Town of Babylon Officials Join Nation In Celebrating America’s Historic 250th Birthday
The Town of Babylon proudly joined communities across the nation in celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, marking a historic milestone in the story of the United States of America.
Town officials gathered alongside representatives from every level of government for a commemorative photograph honoring America’s Semiquincentennial and reflecting on the principles that have guided the nation for two and a half centuries— faith, freedom, democracy, and the enduring belief that all people are created equal.
Councilman Terence McSweeney said the occasion served as a reminder of both the extraordinary blessings of American citizenship and the sacrifices that made those blessings possible.
“It was a tremendous honor to stand shoulder to shoulder with my colleagues from every level of government as we celebrated the 250th Birthday of the United States of America,” said McSweeney. “For 250 years, America has stood as the greatest beacon of freedom, opportunity, and hope the world has ever known. The liberties we enjoy today were secured through the courage and sacrifice of generations of
patriots who placed love of country above self. On this historic anniversary, we honor our Founding Fathers, our veterans, our active-duty military, our first responders, and every American who works each day to strengthen this nation. We have been blessed to inherit the greatest country on Earth, and it is our solemn duty to preserve that legacy for our children and grandchildren.”
Town of Babylon
Supervisor Rich Schaffer said the nation’s 250th birthday is an opportunity for Americans to celebrate their shared history while looking confidently toward the future.
“Today we celebrate not only the birth of our nation, but the enduring ideals of freedom, liberty, and opportunity that have defined America for 250 years,” said Supervisor Rich Schaffer. “We are forever grateful to the brave men and women who fought for our independence, defended our Constitution, and continue to protect our freedoms at home and abroad. Their sacrifice reminds us that freedom is never guaranteed—it is earned, protected, and passed from one generation to the next.
As we commemorate this remarkable milestone, let us continue working together to ensure that the American
Dream remains alive for generations to come.”
As Americans gathered in communities across the country to celebrate Independence Day, Town officials encouraged residents to reflect on
the courage of those who forged the nation in 1776, remember the heroes who have defended its freedoms throughout history, and recommit themselves to the values that continue to make the United States a
shining example of liberty and democracy throughout the world.
The Town of Babylon proudly joins millions of Americans in celebrating 250 years of independence, sacrifice, patriotism, and freedom.
Happy 250th Birthday, America. May God continue to bless the United States of America, and may God bless all those who proudly defend her.
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Volunteering is a great way for individuals to strengthen their communities, but it also can be a unique way for individuals to improve their own overall happiness. A recent study published in the Journal of Happiness Studies examined 70,000 participants, each of whom received surveys that asked questions regarding their volunteering habits and mental health. The study found that, when compared to those who did not volunteer, people who had volunteered in the previous 12 months were more satisfied with their lives and gave their overall health higher ratings.
(NAPSI)—Many fire departments are looking for volunteers to step up and serve their communities, reports the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), the national association for the volunteer fire service. For more information about the volunteer fire service and to find an opportunity, visit www. MakeMeAFirefighter. com.
