March 4, 2026 Amityville Copiague

Winter Senior Advocate Schedules

Suffolk Legislator Tom Donnelly (D-Deer Park) is pleased to inform Babylon and Huntington residents about the local Suffolk County Office for the Aging Winter 2026 Senior Advocate Schedule. Senior advocates are County representatives who come out into the community and assist seniors with information gathering, completion of eligibility or recertification applications and referrals to appropriate community agencies.

“It is so important for us to provide our senior citizens with the assistance and information they need in ways that are most convenient to them. These visits allow our seniors to connect with our County’s senior advocates right in their own communities,” said Legislator Donnelly. “I hope all those interested in the services that the Suffolk County Office for the Aging provides will take advantage of this opportunity.”

This winter, Senior Advocates will be visiting the following locations in the Town of Babylon:

• Deer Park Library, 44 Lake Avenue, Deer Park: Friday, March 20, 8:30 am – 11:30 am

• North Amityville Senior Nutrition Center, 48-C Cedar Road, Amityville: Wednesday, March 18, 10 am – 1 pm

• Rainbow Senior Center, 293 Buffalo Avenue, Lindenhurst: Wednesday, March 4, 8:30 am – 11 am

• Tanner Park Senior Center, 2 Tanner Park, Copiague: Wednesday, March 11, 8:30 am – 2 pm

• Spangle Drive Senior Center, 4385 Spangle Drive, North Babylon: Tuesday, March 24, 12 pm – 3 pm

• West Babylon Library, 211 Route 109, West Babylon: Thursday, March 26, 10 am – 12 pm

• Wyandanch Senior Nutrition Center, 28 Wyandanch Avenue,

Wyandanch: Wednesday, March 25, 10 am – 1 pm In Huntington, they will be visiting the following:

• Huntington Senior Nutrition Center, 423 Park Avenue, Huntington: Wednesday, March 18, 8:30 am –2 pm

• Paumanack Village 5 & 6, 100 Adriatic Drive, Melville: Thursday, March 26, 8:30 am – 12 pm; residents only Advocates assist with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP – formerly known as food stamps), Medicare Savings Program and Heating Emergency Assistance Program (HEAP) applications. They also can provide information on Medicare, answer questions and make recommendations and referrals. For more information about available services or directions to any of these locations, please call the Suffolk County

Office for the Aging at (631) 853-8200.

“For more than three decades, the Suffolk County Office for the Aging has been providing full and trouble-free access to critical services,” Donnelly said. “I am glad to see their great professional community outreach program continue and hope that every senior resident will make full use of it.”

# # # Suffolk County Legislator Tom Donnelly represents the 17th Legislative District, which includes parts of Baywood, Deer Park, Dix Hills, Huntington, Melville, North Babylon, North Bay Shore and South Huntington. He is a member of the Budget & Finance, Fire, Rescue, EMS & Preparedness, Public Safety, Seniors & Human Services and Ways & Means committees of the Suffolk County Legislature.

Fourth Graders Research African American Trailblazers

In recognition of Black History Month, fourth graders at Deauville Gardens East Elementary School in the Copiague School District conducted research on influential African American figures. After brainstorming a list of individuals, including athletes, musicians, pop stars, scientists and activists, students selected one person to focus their research on. Using both online resources and texts, students chose to

create either a Google Slides presentation, Canva project, poster or informational sheet about their chosen figure. They researched and wrote about their subject’s early life, adult life, rise to fame, accomplishments and meaningful quotes. The project concluded with students presenting their work to their peers, helping build research, writing, public speaking and digital literacy skills.

Daylight Saving Time Begins March 8, 2026

Residents are reminded that Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 8, 2026. Clocks should be set one hour ahead before going to bed on Saturday night, as the change takes effect at 2:00 a.m. Sunday morning.

The start of Daylight Saving Time brings longer daylight hours in the evening, providing more

opportunities for outdoor activities and community events. While many electronic devices update automatically, residents are encouraged to manually adjust clocks on appliances, vehicles, and other nondigital devices.

Officials also remind the public to use the time change as an opportunity

to check household safety measures, including testing smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms and replacing batteries as needed.

Daylight Saving Time will remain in effect until Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks will be set back one hour.

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MARCH HAPPENINGS

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4th

12:00PM-4:00PM

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ST. PATTY'S PARTY LUNCHEON

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Join The New Serenaders at The Irish Coffee Pub for a St. Patty's Party Luncheon. Get ready to enjoy an afternoon of delicious food, drink, singing, and dancing fun. Included will be a 3-course meal with choice of entree, unlimited beer, wine, soda, dessert, coffee, tea, music, and more. The Irish Coffee Pub is located at 131 Carleton Avenue in East Islip. For more information, please call 631277-0007

SATURDAY, MARCH 7th

2:00PM-4:00PMM

TEA PARTY

At Community Presbyterian Church, 1843 Deer Park Avenue in Deer Park. Menu includes assorted teas, tea sandwiches and desserts. All Ages Welcome. Basket Raffles, 50/50 Rafles, Tea Dueling! For more information, please call Natasha or Nicole at 631-242-0221

3:00PM–4:30 PM

WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH LECTURE AND BOOK SIGNING

Preservation Long Island Exhibition Gallery,161 Main Street, in Cold Spring Harbor. Beyond Blue and White: The Hidden History of Delftware and the Women Behind the Iconic Ceramic, presented by author and decorative arts expert Genevieve Wheeler Brown, explores the pivotal yet often

overlooked role women have played in the creation, collecting, and interpretation of ceramics worldwide. Free parking in the municipal lot on the opposite side of Main Street. Advance registration required. Registration: https://preservationlongisland.org/ category/upcomingevents/

6:00PM

CHEF COMPETITION

Cook your favorite entree or dessert or just come, taste and cast your vote. Admission $10. Grace United Methodist Church, 515 S. Wellwood Avenue in Lindenhurst. For more information, and to RSVP, please call 631-2268690

THURSDAY, MARCH 12th

6:00PM-9:00PM

BINGO NIGHT

The Friends of the Lindenhurst Library will host a Bingo Night at American Legion, 80 Herbert Avenue in Lindenhurst. See our Facebook page ad for QR code, or pay at the door. For more information, please call 856-9528110, or kagrover1@gmail.com

SATURDAY, MARCH 14th

2:00PM

BAY SHORE-BRIGHTWATERS

ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE 2026

AMVETS Post 76 in Bay Shore is heavily involved in the Bay ShoreBrightwaters St. Patrick's Day Parade, scheduled for Saturday, March 14, 2026. The post serves as the central hub for the event.

They will open at 12 PM and all are welcome! The parade, begins at 2:00 PM at Saxon Avenue and marches west down Main Street. The post is located at 44 W Main St. in Bay Shore. For the most up-to-date information, please call 631-665-3526

SUNDAY, MARCH 15th

2:00PM

FARMINGDALE'S ANNUAL

ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE

This annual event, organized by the Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce, is a popular local tradition celebrating Irish heritage, featuring pipe bands, community groups, and local businesses. The parade steps off from Northside School & proceeds south along Main Street to the Village Green in downtown Farmingdale. For more information, visit https://www. facebook.com/share/1AeSqPP4Vn/ or contact Joe Fortuna, joef@ thenuttyirishman.com, or call 516293-9700

THURSDAY, MARCH 19th 7:00PM

BAY SHORE HISTORICAL SOCIETY MARCH MEETING

The Bay Shore Historical Society will meet at the Bay ShoreBrightwaters Public Library, 1 South Country Rd., in Brightwaters. The meeting is open to the public at no charge. Refreshments will be served. Learn more at: https:// www.bayshorehistoricalsociety. org/programs-news

Amityville Memorial High School Artists Honored

The Amityville School District is proud to announce that four Amityville Memorial High School art students represented Amityville in the 2026 Suffolk County Art Leaders Association’s All-County Art Exhibition and Senior Scholarship Show.

Students who exhibited their work in the High School All-County portion of the show include junior Justin Cruz (mixed media, “The Love of J + N”), senior Guadalupe Hernandez Granados (mixed media, “Eye of the Tiger”), and senior Nasir Grant (charcoal, “Focus”).

Senior Elidi Laquidara entered her artwork (acrylic, “Morning Walks) in the Senior Scholarship portion of the SCALA exhibition.

The reception for the show took place on Feb. 7 at the Old Town Hall in Babylon. Congratulations to these students and

their art teacher Jennifer Dibble on this fine accomplishment.

Photos courtesy of the Amityville Union Free School District

Divine Beauty: A Women’s Retreat

Join us for our annual Divine Beauty Women’s Retreat. Regardless of where you are in your life’s journey, learn how to create a lifestyle filled with purpose and joy. Take a day to nurture yourself and find your center of inner strength, peace, and love through meditation. These inspirational workshops are designed especially for you. The day includes a complimentary vegetarian lunch. Come for discussion,

sisterhood, inspiration, and meditation.

We look forward to seeing you. Saturday, March 14, 9:30 am - 2:30 pm Workshops & Presenters: Program Facilitator: Ferlaisa Gomez, ALM, RYT From Overwhelmed to Inner Beauty: Meditation for Emotional Alignment, Ekta Kohli Portillo, LCSW Yoga for Health and Inner Harmony, Angelica

Zambrano, CSW, LMSW, RYT

Vegetarian Delights, Cooking Class, Kadek Supartini, Professional Chef Science of Spirituality Meditation Center 79 County Line Road, Amityville, NY 11701, 631822-7979; infotristate@sos. org

To register: https://www.sos. org/event/divinebeautyNYmar14/

Long Island State Parks Celebrates Women’s History Month

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is pleased to celebrate Women’s History Month at Long Island State Parks. This month-long celebration highlights several notable women in history and their accomplishments through informative posters and pictures. We invite you to visit us to learn more about these great women and their impact on history and culture.

Displays and programs throughout the month of March are at the following Long Island State Park locations:

Nissequogue River State Park – Charles & Helen Reichert Administration Building, Kings Park

Display open daily 8:00am – 4:00pm, for more information call 631-2694927

Jones Beach State Park, Administration Building, Wantagh Display open daily 7:00am – 4:30pm, for information call 516-7851600 Hempstead Lake State Park Environmental Education and Resiliency Center, West Hempstead

Open daily 9:00am –4:00pm, for information call 516-766-1029

• Steeped in Self Care (Adult program, 18+), Saturday, March 14, 2026, 1:30pm – 3:00pm

o Sip, blend, and relax in this hands-on selfcare class celebrating Women’s History Month. Create your own customloose leaf tea blends for stress relief and essential oil roller balls to help ease tension headaches. Learn how tea has long brought women together for comfort, care, and community. Come fill your cup, roll away the stress, and steep yourself in a little history.

• Paths of Presence: Women, Wilderness, and Walking with Intention (Adult Program, 18+), Saturday, March 21, 2026, 11:00am – 1:00pm

o Join us at Hempstead Lake State Park for a Women’s History Month Walk celebrating women on the trails! Learn about the history of women’s hiking while practicing simple nature meditation to experience the benefits of being outdoors. Programs are $4.00 per person upon arrival. No

parking fee is in effect. Each person in your party needs a ticket. Space is limited. If you are unable to keep your reservation, please cancel so others may have the opportunity to attend the program. Please try to arrive at least 15 minutes early. We will meet in the Environmental Education and Resiliency Center in Field 1 of Hempstead Lake State Park. To register: https://www.eventbrite. com/o/hempstead-lakestate-park-environmentaleducationand-resiliencycenter-38733458463

Jones Beach Energy & Nature Center-West End 2, Wantagh

Display open daily 9:00am - 4:30pm, for information call 516-8098222

• Storytime: Women’s History Month (Children 0-8; FREE program), Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 11:00am – 12:00pm

o To celebrate Women’s History Month, join our educator and read exciting tales of women in science!

• Women Nature Writers (All ages; FREE program), Saturday, March 28, 2026, 11:00am – 12:30pm

o Join one of our educators at this free event to celebrate Women’s History Month by learning about one of history’s most talented nature writers and practice writing your very own piece inspired by our local environment. To register: www. jonesbeachenc.org/ programs.

Additionally, there will be specially themed lecture programs and workshops being offered through our Long Island State Parks Environmental Education Department: Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Oakdale

• Recognizing Women’s Right to Vote in NY State, Sunday, April 12, 2026, 1:30pm – 3:00pm

o On November 6, 1917, women won the right to vote in NY State. Join us for this special America250 program to hear Town of Islip Historian George Munkenbeck share the history of local Long Island suffragists. Also on display will be a travelling exhibit provided by the Long Island Library Resources Council.

Grief And Loss Peer-Led Support Group

First Thursday Of Every Month, 6:30 P.M. To 7:30 P.M.

Gabriel’s Giving Tree (GGT), along with the Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (LICADD), Families in Support of Treatment (FIST), Family & Children’s Association, (FCA) and Human Understanding and Growth

Services (HUGS) are joining together to offer a free grief and loss peer-led support group. The group will meet at the East End THRIVE location, at 680 Elton Street, Riverhead, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. the first Thursday of each month. The focus of the support group will be to explore ways to find comfort, share

support and begin healing for those who have lost a loved one.

“Losing a loved one can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to go through it alone,” said Paulette Phililppe, founder of Gabriel’s Giving Tree.

For more information, call Paulette at 631-7860368.

Nissequogue River State Park, Kings Park

• Revolution Remedies, Saturday, March 28, 2026, 10:30am – 12:00pm

o Explore the overlooked medical work of women during the American Revolution. We’ll highlight the nurses, caregivers, Indigenous healers, and enslaved African women whose herbal knowledge, improvised remedies, and daily labor sustained the Continental Army.

Through a handson activity, visitors will discover how

ordinary women used extraordinary ingenuity to keep a nation alive. Programs are $4.00 per person upon arrival. No parking fee is in effect. Each person in your party needs a ticket. Space is limited. If you are unable to keep your reservation, please cancel so others may have the opportunity to attend the program. Please try to arrive at least 15 minutes early.

To register: www. eventbrite.com/o/ nys-parks-longisland-environmentaleducation-33908178297

Edmund W. Miles Celebrates Black History Month With Staff Potluck

Edmund W. Middle School in Amityville marked Black History Month with a festive staff potluck that brought educators together in celebration of culture, community and tradition. Throughout the day, staff members gathered in the middle school’s break room to connect and share a variety of traditional dishes thoughtfully prepared by colleagues. The room was decorated in Black History Month colors and décor, creating a welcoming and

celebratory atmosphere. The aromas of the diverse cuisine filled the break room and drifted into the hallways, reflecting the warmth and unity of the school community. The event highlighted the importance of honoring Black history while strengthening bonds among staff members.

The staff potluck served as a meaningful reminder of the rich traditions and shared values at the heart of the Amityville school community.

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Copiague Memorial Public Library

VITA Tax Assistance

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program provided by Bethpage Federal Credit Union will be conducted virtually for the 2026 tax season. Services will be available to taxpayers who meet the necessary criteria by visiting lovebethpage. com/vita and completing the Bethpage Virtual VITA Application. The application will be available February 1 and space is limited. Appointments run through the first week in April.

AARP Tax Assistance

Tuesdays, through April 7

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

IRS-certified AARP Tax-Aide volunteers will be at the library to assist individuals with low to moderate income in preparing and filing their tax returns. You must pick up a tax information packet at the Information Desk after making your appointment to see what documents you must bring. For joint returns, both spouses must be present with their own photo ID and Social Security card. Please call for an appointment. Registration is required.

First Precinct Community Meeting

Thursday, March 5

12:00 - 2:00 PM

Meet with local SCPD community liaison Officer

Dara to ask questions, share concerns and learn more about neighborhood issues in a friendly forum. All are welcome to attend. Registration not required.

Spring Artisan Market

Sunday, March 22

12:00 - 3:00 PM

Celebrate local creativity and craftsmanship at this artisan event. Browse a curated selection of hand-made goods from talented local makers, including soaps, handbags, fresh sourdough bread, and more. Support

small businesses, connect with your community, and discover unique, one-of-akind finds. Registration not required.

Portion Sizes and Fast-

Food Thursday, March 5

6:00 - 7:00 PM

Join SNAP Ed Nutrition Educator Anthony Garcia during National Nutrition Month for an eye-opening program that explores how portion sizes and fast-food impact our health. Learn how to spot hidden calories, understand serving sizes, make smart choices when dining out and how to make fast food healthier. Registration is required.

Afternoon Book

Discussion

Thursday, March 12

3:00 - 4:30 PM

The Girls in the Stilt House by Kelly Mustian

Download a copy of this book from Libby or pick up a copy at the Circulation Desk. Registration is required.

Pictionary Game Night

Thursday, March 12

6:30 - 8:00 PM

Get ready for a fun round of the classic game Pictionary. Gather your team, unleash your creativity and let the laughter roll. Not an artist? No worries, victory isn’t about perfect drawings, just quick guesses and big fun. Registration is required.

Long Island Sierra Club: LI Pine Barrens Society

Thursday, March 12

6:30 - 8:30 PM

Join us for a viewing of the Best of the Rest campaign video to discover how LIPBS works to safeguard our region’s sole-source aquifer from contamination and protect the natural habitats that support Long Island’s diverse wildlife. Registration is required.

Let’s Learn to Crochet April 21 session will be held 12:00 - 1:30 PM. Tuesdays, March 17, 24, 31 s April 7, 21, 28 s May 5

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Back by popular demand! Join Cynthia Noble to learn the basics of crocheting in a fun, relaxed setting. Please bring a crochet hook in size H/8 (5.00 mm), I/9 (5.50 mm), or J/10 (6.00 mm), along with one skein of medium weight (4) yarn. Registration is required.

Smartphone Photography: Editing with Apps

Wednesday, March 18

6:30 - 8:30 PM

Join award-winning photographer Holly Hunt for a hands-on workshop in smartphone photo editing. Holly will guide you through the essential tools, features and settings in two of the most popular, user-friendly and free editing apps: Snapseed and Lightleap. Please download Snapseed and Lightleap before the class. Registration is required.