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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
Town Of Babylon Celebrates Success Of Green Horizons 2.0 Sustainability Fair
The Town of Babylon recently hosted Green Horizons 2.0: Babylon’s second annual Sustainability Fair, bringing together residents, environmental advocates, and community partners for an afternoon of education, engagement, and collaboration focused on sustainability and environmental stewardship.
Organized by Sustainability Director, Jassi Anand, the event featured presentations, workshops, and networking opportunities centered on waste reduction, recycling, composting, and native gardening. Attendees had the opportunity to learn practical strategies for reducing their environmental footprint in their own homes while connecting with local and regional experts.
Councilman DuWayne Gregory praised the event and its impact on the community.
“Green Horizons 2.0 demonstrates our Town’s strong commitment to protecting the environment and empowering our residents with the knowledge and tools they need to live more sustainably,” Councilman Gregory said. “By working together with our partners and sponsors, we are helping to build a healthier and more resilient future for Babylon.”
Also among the guest speakers was Suffolk County Legislature Minority Leader Jason Richberg, who joined Town officials and community partners in supporting the event’s mission.
Supervisor Rich Schaffer and the members of the Town Board were recognized for their continued leadership in advancing environmentally responsible initiatives and policies throughout the Town.
Daniel Ricci from the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) opened the event with an overview of Babylon’s waste stream to explain what happens to our trash after it is picked up from the curb, the impacts and actions items residents can practice to mindfully dispose of their waste correctly.
Marjorie Spitz, cofounder of the LI Organics Initiative spoke about the role residents can play in reducing food waste and keeping organics out of the waste stream through prevention and supportive backyard composting programs.
The Green Homes backyard composting and rain barrel program was showcased to boost sales on their website — www. babylon.compostersale.com with a pickup date of May
2nd at the Town’s annual Earth Day event taking place at Geiger Park in Deer Park.
“What if we didn’t throw our food away?” Spitz said. “Food scraps are a resource—and with tools like backyard composters and Compost Coaches, it’s easier than people think to take action at home by purchasing discounted equipment for only $65 and doing your part.”
“You can then take the compost you’ve created and feed it to your yards to grow vegetables and native plants. This will further support local pollinators, conserve water, and help restore Long Island’s endangered ecosystems” said Ms. Anand.
Attendees took home free native plant seeds from ReWild to start growing indoors now and received custom landscape design recommendations for their yards.
“Winters Bros., A WM Company was proud to sponsor this year’s Green Horizons sustainability fair,” said Dan Schaefer, public affairs manager for Winters Bros. “Each day, we are responsible for the collection and proper disposal of all commercial waste in the Town of Babylon in addition to offering recycling services. We thank Supervisor Rich Schaffer, the Town Board and their hardworking employees
for their partnership in protecting our local environment.”
Sponsor Reworld also highlighted the importance of community engagement.
“Events like Green Horizons 2.0 bring sustainability out of the abstract and into everyday life,” said Maureen Early, lead community relations specialist for Reworld. “We’re proud to partner with the Town of Babylon to help residents better understand how waste is responsibly managed at our local Reworld facility, while also empowering families
with simple tools to reduce waste and support a cleaner Long Island.”
In addition to Winters Bros. and Reworld, the Town thanks all participating sponsors, presenters, and stakeholder partners for their dedication and ongoing support, including state and regional agencies, environmental organizations, and community groups including Green Homes, LI Clean Energy Hub, Island Harvest, LI Organics Council, CCE-Suffolk Horticulture, Earth Law Center, Drive Electric LI,
Plant Up, Creating Healthy Schools & Communities,and more. The healthy food was catered by the Green Fork in Babylon Village, made with organic and fresh ingredients.
Green Horizons 2.0 reflects the Town of Babylon’s continued commitment to environmental education, conservation, and community engagement. Through events like this, the Town remains focused on promoting sustainable practices and protecting Long Island’s natural resources for future generations to come.
Lenten Season
In The Orthodox Church (English Language Services)
We invite you to worship with us during Great Lent at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, 369 Green Avenue, East Meadow. The more ancient form of the liturgy, the Divine Liturgy of Saint Basil the Great, is celebrated at 9:30 AM (Hours at 9:00 AM) every Lenten Sunday (through March 29 this
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year). Each of the Sundays of Great Lent has its own special theme, which is reflected in the New Testament readings and hymns of that day, as well as the sermon. All services are conducted in English. A vegan coffee hour follows the Sunday Divine Liturgy during Great Lent. Services are also streamed on https:// www.facebook.com/htocem. The full liturgical schedule for Great Lent can be found on the parish website’s calendar at www.htocem. org.
For more information, contact us at 516-483-3649 or htocem@gmail.com.
John Quincy Adams Primary Students Add Up Kindness
Students at Deer Park’s John Quincy Adams Primary School recently combined math skills with compassion during this year’s St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Math-AThon, raising an impressive $4,500 to support children with cancer and their families.
As part of the annual event, students solved math problems in their Math-A-Thon Funbooks
while also helping to spread awareness through a schoolwide poster contest highlighting the mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Sponsors pledged donations based on the number of problems or pages students completed, while others contributed fixed donations to support the cause.
JQA’s students have raised more than
$80,000 over the years through the Math-AThon, demonstrating the school community’s longstanding commitment to helping others.
“Our school community is proud and happy to help children and their families at St. Jude,” math lab specialist Marianna Grieco said.
courtesy of Deer Park School District
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Lunar New Year Parades Bring Joy And Tradition
Students at Deer Park’s John Quincy Adams Primary School and May Moore Primary School welcomed the Lunar New Year with vibrant twin parades on Feb. 12. Excited first graders marched
through the hallways with festive noisemakers and a colorful dragon leading the way, while classmates from other grades lined the halls to cheer them on. The celebration continued in the cafeteria, where
students enjoyed culturally themed treats, making for a joyful and meaningful schoolwide observance of the holiday.
Photo courtesy of Deer Park School District
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 631-786-0368.
Lady Of The Rosary Columbiettes #4428 Donate Birthday Boxes
Members of the Lady of the Rosary Columbiettes #4428 of Deer Park delivered 176 Birthday Boxes to Birthday Wishes, along with a monetary donation. These Birthday Boxes help ensure children living in homeless shelters can celebrate their special day—turning donations into joyful birthday parties.
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
(Adult program, 18+), Saturday, March 14, 2026, 1:30pm – 3:00pm
Display open daily 8:00am – 4:00pm, for more information call 631-2694927
Jones Beach State Park, Administration Building, Wantagh
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.
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
• Paths of Presence: Women, Wilderness, and Walking with Intention (Adult Program, 18+), Saturday, March 21, 2026, 11:00am – 1:00pm
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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),
May Moore Celebrates ‘Blizzard Day’ Of Poetry And Song
Kindergartners at May Moore Primary School in the Deer Park School District recently learned songs and poems about snow as part of their winter classroom activities. The songs were taught in music class by Kristen Lombardo, while the poems were practiced with their kindergarten teachers. Students proudly performed their selections for their families during a special “Blizzard Day” concert at the school. Photo courtesy of Deer Park School District
Long Island State Parks Celebrates Women’s History Month
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
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
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
history of local Long Island suffragists. Also on display will be a travelling exhibit provided by the Long Island Library Resources Council.
Nissequogue River State Park, Kings Park
o Join one of our educators at this free event to celebrate
Additionally, there will be specially themed lecture programs and workshops being offered through our Long Island State Parks
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
• 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
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
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.
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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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Lenten Season In The Orthodox Church
(English Language Ser vices)
We invite you to worship with us during Great Lent at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, 369 Green Avenue, East Meadow. The more ancient form of the liturgy, the Divine Liturgy of Saint Basil the Great, is celebrated at 9:30 AM (Hours at 9:00 AM) every Lenten Sunday (through March 29 this year). Each of the Sundays of Great Lent has its own special theme, which is reflected in the New Testament readings and hymns of
that day, as well as the sermon. All services are conducted in English. A vegan coffee hour follows the Sunday Divine Liturgy during Great Lent. Services are also streamed on https://www.facebook. com/htocem. The full liturgical schedule for Great Lent can be found on the parish website’s calendar at www. htocem.org. For more information, contact us at 516-4833649 or htocem@gmail. com.
Did You Know?
Tea has been enjoyed as a beverage for thousands of years and has featured prominently in many cultures during that time. The cultural practice of drinking tea is believed to have originated in ancient China. Although there are many different types of tea, the World Tea Council says black tea is the most consumed tea across the globe, comprising around 75 percent of total tea consumption. The most popular type of black tea is Assam tea, which is grown in India. The second-most widely consumed tea is green tea, which accounts for approximately 20 percent of total tea consumption.
