May 6, 2026 Farmingdale

MAY HAPPENINGS

SATURDAY, MAY 9th

8:00AM

MOTHER'S DAY PLANT SALE

(rain or shine)

The West Islip Beautification Society (WIBS) invites you to their annual Mother's Day Plant Sale on the Saturday before Mother's Day. Sale continues until supplies run out. They are celebrating America's 250th birthday by including many red, white, and blue flowers. The sale is in front of Pine Lake on Montauk Highway in West Islip - just 1/4 mile east of Robert Moses Causeway (between McCall Ave. and Lake View Ave). For more information, please email westislipbeautification@gmail.com.

10:00AM-4:00PM

Indoor — Outdoor/Rain or Shine Vendors Call 631-977-1242. Community Presbyterian Church 1843 Deer Park Ave. in Deer Park. For more information, please call Dennis Murphy at 631-977-1242

MAKE A SUBMISSION! Events must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event date and will run free of charge on a space available basis. For more information, please call 631.226.2636 x275 or send events to editorial@longislandmediagroup.com

Legion, 2301 Penatiquit Avenue. Great raffle prizes, the latest fashions, music, a wonderful dinner, dessert and more. The purpose of this fundraiser is to raise money to continue to support the many charities they sponsor, plus award scholarships to several of our local high school students. For further information/reservations please contact Rosemarie DiChiara at 516-

SATURDAY, MAY 16th

10:00AM-2:00PM

SATURDAY, MAY 9th

SUNDAY, MAY 10th

10:00AM-5:00PM

EISENHOWER PARK CRAFT FAIR

Eisenhower Park Field 8, 8 Park Boulevard in East Meadow. Art Craft & Gift Vendor Fair. Family shopping fun. a greaqt way to spend the day. for more information, please call 516-442-6000, www. nassaucountyfairs.com

THURSDAY, MAY 14th

6:30PM FASHION SHOW

At the Giovanni Caboto Lodge #2372, Order, Seaford American

MBS GARDEN SHOW RETURNS!

The Mayor's Beautification Society of LIndenhurst is happy to announce the return of their Garden Show featuring fun activities for the children, presentations plus giveaways and a plant sale! For additional info or questions, email us at LINDENHURSTMBS@GMAIL.COM

8:30PM-2:00PM SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH 4th ANNUAL FUN RUN/WALK

The Sisters of St. Joseph of Brentwood, warmly invite you to lace up, show up, and stand out as a valued partner at the 4th Annual Sprint into Spring 5K Fun Run/Walk. Hosted on the breathtaking 212-acre Brentwood campus. Families, local leaders, businesses, and supporters will come together in support of the Sisters mission, programs and services.

The event is on Brentwood Campus 1725 Brentwood Road, Brentwood. Enjoy ZUMBA, DJ, Breakfast boost stations, Vendors, BBQ food, Bouncy houses, raffles, and so much more. For more information or to pur-

chase tickets, please visit https:// brentwoodcsj.org/event/sprint-intospring-5k-fun-run-walk-2/ or contact Emily Monem (631) 273-1187 ext. 154.

MONDAY, MAY 18th

10:00AM-1:30PM

SPRING LUNCHEON

The Sayville Garden Club, will be hosting their annual Spring Luncheon at Land's End in Sayville, 80 Browns River Rd. in Sayville. Raffle selections will be viewed from 10:00 am to 11:15 am, speaker at 11:30 am, and luncheon to begin at 12:30 am. The guest speaker will be Karl Auwaerter who is the manager and co- owner of the Bayport Flower Houses in Bayport. Tickets for the luncheon are presently on sale. Checks can be payable to the Sayville Garden Club and sent to Sayville Garden Club, P.O. Box 301, Sayville, NY 11782 by May 8th For more information, please call 631-567- 2561, sayvillegardenclub. com

7:00PM-9:00PM

LONG ISLAND'S NATURAL HISTORY

The Historical Society of Islip Hamlet hostsTara Rider and her presentation "Long Island's Natural History" which examines the Island's natural history, from salt marshes, cranberry bogs, forests and Hampstead Plains - our Island has been continually shaped. The program will be held at the Islip Public Library, 71 Monell Ave. Program is free and open to the public. For more info: www. isliphamlethistory.org, 631-5592915

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Kids Coloring Contest!

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 the Long Island Aquarium All entries must be submitted by May 15. Winners will be notified on May 18. One entry per person.

Please mail your submission to:

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Farmingdale, NY 11735

Name: Age: __ Phone Number: Email address: Town:

Registration For Summer Youth Tennis Program Begins May 11th Online

Oyster Bay Town Councilwoman Vicki Walsh announced the return of Youth Tennis Programs for Summer. Held at SyossetWoodbury Community Park, Ellsworth Allen Park in Farmingdale, and Haypath Park in Plainview beginning on Tuesday, June 30th, the program will feature

6-week sessions for boys and girls ages 5-15. This instructional program is designed to teach kids the fundamentals of tennis in a structured setting, as well as help improve individual skills.

“This program is a great opportunity for children with no prior tennis experience to learn the

fundamentals of tennis directly from some of the area’s finest coaches,” Councilwoman Walsh said. “I encourage those interested to register and take advantage of this opportunity to expose your children to a new sport and potentially discover a new passion.”

Lessons available for registration include:

• Syosset Woodbury ParkMondays & Wednesday

o 5-6 year olds: 4:00 p.m.- 4:50 p.m.

o 7-9 year olds: 5:00 p.m.- 5:50 p.m.

o 7-9 year olds: 6:00 p.m.- 6:50 p.m.

o 10-11 year olds: 7:00 p.m.- 7:50 p.m.

• Allen Park- Tuesdays & Thursdays

o 5-6 year olds: 4:00 p.m.- 4:50 p.m.

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STEAM Night Sparks Innovation

Dalers Celebrate An Evening Of Scientific Discovery

Gazing into a glowing plasma ball, a young student watches in fascination as purple lightning bolts dance toward his fingertips with every touch. This moment of discovery was one of many at Farmingdale High School on April 16, 2026, during the 7th Annual Elementary STEAM Night. Hundreds of community members gathered to explore science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics through hands-on play.

The high school commons and cafeteria featured over fifty interactive stations. Families moved from

table to table, engaging in activities designed to spark curiosity and solve problems. Highlights included:

• Experimental demonstrations like A Shocking Development and The Science of the Electric Guitar

• Creative stations such as Whirly Swirly Pipe Making Sounds and Make Your Ice Cream

• ●Engineering tasks like the Slinky Fall, Fold, and Fly

Rather than just watching, participants became

scientists and engineers. They asked questions, conducted experiments, and analyzed data in real-time. The collaboration of student leaders and district staff powered the event. Members of the Robotics, Science Research Club, and Wi-STEM worked alongside teacher volunteers from the district’s six schools. High school students served as mentors, showing younger children that passion for STEAM can lead to exciting future opportunities.

Photos courtesy of the Farmingdale School District

On April 2, 2026, the Women’s Club of Farmingdale (WCF) celebrated its 113th Anniversary with a catered lunch from Patrizia’s of Hicksville. Luncheon Chair & President Lynda Leone, together with her committee: Margaret Barrett, Rosemary Emigholz, Ingrid Hernandez, Debbie Podolski, Cathy Sewell and Lorraine Stanton, served an assortment of delicious hot lunch items and tasty desserts including a beautiful birthday cake.

A slate of new officers for the 2026-2028 WCF Executive Board was announced and will be

Women’s Club of Farmingdale Celebrates 113 Years of Community Service

presented to the general membership for vote at the May meeting. The following club members were presented certificates honoring their induction into the GFWC NYS Order of the Rose and the GFWC NYS Honor Roll: Cheryl Parisi, Order of the Rose, and Nancy Carman and Lynda Leone, Honor Roll. Selections were made, and certificates presented, by Ann Lomonte and her committee: Marie Asencio, Anna Ievolo, Maria Ortolani and Fran Rotondo. These inductees were recognized for their many years of exceptional service and accomplishments to their club and community. The

WCF also officially installed new member Cathy Purcell and welcomed her to the women’s club community of volunteer women committed to making a tangible difference.

The program at this meeting focused on Family and Elder Care. President Leone introduced Thomas C. Tuzzolo, Associate Executive Director and John D’Angelis, Director of Business Development, both Medicaid Planning Specialists with Long Island Family & Elder Care. They spoke about the Medicaid planning process of arranging your assets so that you will qualify for Medicaid benefits to cover

the costs of long-term care needs (nursing home care, home care, assisted living) without having to spend down all your assets. This program was very well received. For more information: Long Island Family & Elder Care, 781 Old Country Rd., Plainview, 516-826-4483 ext. 5.

On March 25, Women’s Club of Farmingdale (WCF) President Lynda Leone delivered 3 large bags of cleaned pill bottles, donated by club members, to West Hills United Methodist Church in Huntington. Collecting the pill bottles is part of their ministry work. President Leone met with Cindy Winch

and Pastor Won Tack Lee from the ministry office. The pill bottles are mailed to Matthew 25: Ministries which accepts donations of clean, empty, recapped, label and residue-free plastic pill bottles for inclusion in shipments of medical supplies. The club’s pill bottle program fulfills the dual need of improving medical care in developing countries and caring for our environment.

On March 27, the WCF Book Club, chaired by Elaine Ryan, met at Rosemarie’s Restaurant in Farmingdale to discuss a much-enjoyed selection, The Briar House, by Kate Quinn. It takes place in a 1950’s boarding house in Washington D.C. where secrets abound, as well as unlikely friendships and an odd collection of neighbors while capturing the paranoia of the McCarthy era and evoking the changing roles for women in postwar America. The Women’s Club of Farmingdale, a local 501-C3 non-profit organization, is always interested in welcoming new members. For more information, please email: lyndaleone@ gmail.com or jude523@aol. com. #IAMGFWC

Submitted by Maria Ortolani, WCF Publicity Chair

Registration For Summer Youth Tennis Program Begins May 11th Online

o 7-9 year olds: 5:00 p.m.- 5:50 p.m.

o 7-9 year olds: 6:00 p.m.- 6:50 p.m.

o 10-11 year olds: 7:00 p.m.- 7:50 p.m.

• Haypath Park- Tuesdays

o 12-15 year olds: 4:00 p.m.- 5:50 p.m.

o 12-15 year olds: 6:00 p.m.- 7:50 p.m.

Registration will be available at www. oysterbaytown.com/sports beginning Monday, May 11, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. The resident fee is $100, and residents must upload proof of residency (tax or utility bill) and their child’s birth certificate. The non-resident fee is $125. Participants must be 5 years old at the start of the program, bring their own rackets, and wear sneakers (all other equipment will be provided). All sessions are weather permitting. If a class is cancelled, makeup day(s) will be attempted. For more information or to apply to be a tennis assistant, please call (516) 797-7943. Continued From 8

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Join the community to Remember, Honor and Salute our Heroes - those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our Nation. Members are invited to march with the chamber. Bring your banners! Meet at Northside School by 9:45 am. Be sure to attend the Ceremony on the Village Green with Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 516, VFW Auxiliary Post 516, American Legion immediately following the parade.

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Make Mom A Great Breakfast In Bed

There may be no better way to start Mother’s Day than serving Mom some breakfast in bed. A homemade meal before Mom even gets out of bed can set the right tone

for a day that celebrates all mothers have done and continue to do for their children. There’s no shortage of breakfast in bed options to serve Mom this Mother’s Day. If Mom

loves a traditional hearty morning meal, this recipe for “Mixed Berry French Toast” courtesy of Taste of Home (tasteofhome.com) is sure to please.

Directions:

Whisk together the first 6 ingredients. Place bread cubes in a 13 x 9-inch or 3-quart baking dish coated with cooking spray. Pour egg mixture over top. Cover and refridgerate 8 hours or overnight.

Preheat oven to 350 F. Remove berries from freezer and French toast from refrigerator and let stand while oven heats. Bake French toast, covered, 30 minutes. In a small bowl, cut butter into brown sugar until crumbly. Top

toast with berries; sprinkle with brown sugar mixture. Bake, uncovered, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes. If desired, dust with confectioners’ sugar and serve with syrup

Mixed Berry French Toast

Makes 8 servings

6 large eggs

1 3⁄4 cups fat-free milk

1 teaspoon sugar

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1⁄4 teaspoon salt

1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, cubed

1 package (12 ounces) frozen unsweetened mixed berries

2 tablespoons cold butter

1⁄3 cup packed brown sugar

Confectioners’ sugar and maple syrup (optional)

Learn The Meanings Behind Popular Mother’s Day Flowers

Mother’s Day is a time to express love and appreciation for mothers, sentiments that are often expressed with gifts. Flowers are a popular present to bestow on Mother’s Day, as they can brighten a room and bring a sweet aroma to any household.

While any flowers may ultimately suffice on Mother’s Day, gift givers may want to select flowers for Mom that convey specific messages. The language of flowers has been recognized for centuries. Though perhaps not as heralded as it once was, flower symbolism persists to this day. Here’s a look at some of the meanings behind certain types of flowers to help guide Mother’s Day gifting.

• Amaryllis: These plants start as bulbs and are naturally springblooming flowers. The name comes from the Greek word

“amarysso,” which means “to sparkle,” and they symbolize pride.

• Aster: These daisy-like flowers are delicatelooking perennials. Asters make great gifts because they symbolize love and daintiness.

• Begonia: There are more than 2,000 types of begonias, and the flower symbolizes deep thoughts. Begonias were made famous by French horticulturist Michel Bégon, who thought the blooms looked like beautiful girls.

• Bleeding heart: These flowers are red and pink blossoms that look like the perfect heart shape with a teardrop at the bottom. They’re beautiful and symbolic of love and affection.

• Buttercup: These are associated with youthfulness and cheerfulness and can

call to mind childhood days spent picking buttercups and holding them under chins to reveal that you like butter. The flower is known for its beauty and innocent charm.

• Camellia (white): White camellias stand for purity and innocence, but they also symbolize admiration and respect. Camellias make beautiful additions to any bouquet.

• Daisy: Daisies are happy-looking flowers, and according to Norse mythology they represent motherhood and children.

• Delphinium: Delphiniums come in pink, white and blue varieties and embody youth and renewal. They’re a good pick if you want to convey a continued or renewed affection for a person.

• Tulip: Tulips with an orange hue are

thought to represent understanding and appreciation. They can express appreciation for Mom or another special person. Yellow tulips symbolize

happiness, while pink tulips are symbolic of love. Red blooms should be reserved for sweethearts. Various flowers symbolize feelings people want to express to their mothers, grandmothers and other special women on Mother’s Day.

- ursday) Soup or Salad (Tossed or

ENTRÉE: Pasta, Chicken, Veal, Filet of Sole or Eggplant, served with Vegetable of the Day & Cheesecake or Cannoli