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Yoga regulars, and puppies, hit the mats nity.” The Oceanside event was one of many creative fundraisers the Dozens of Long Islanders group organizes annually, but its rolled out yoga mats and stretched impact extended beyond ticket alongside playful puppies at South sales. Participants paid to attend Shore Craft Brewery in Ocean- the class, with a portion of proside, where a lighthearted class ceeds donated to the rescue, while others contributed served a dee per supplies such as purpose: supporttowels, treats and ing rescue animals fo o d — c r i t i c a l in need. resources for a fosT h e Ap r i l 1 2 ter-based operation puppy yoga session, that relies heavily hosted in partneron community supship with Hope for port. Cleo Animal ResUnlike traditioncue, blended gentle al shelters, Hope for exercise with aniCleo operates withmal socialization out a central faciliand community ty, housing animals outreach. The nonin foster homes, profit, based in AMANDA JO GUIDO including Guido’s Smithtown, focuses Executive director, own home. That on rescuing aban- Hope for Cleo Animal model allows for doned and high-risk Rescue more individualanimals — particuized care while also larly pregnant dogs, nursing mothers and orphaned increasing dependence on donapuppies — from overcrowded shel- tions and volunteers. “We’re a rescue, not a shelter, ters. “We do about 200 events a so we rely on the community to year,” Amanda Jo Guido, the orga- get us through,” Guido said. The organization’s work has nization’s founder and executive director, said, “everything from grown significantly since its craft fairs to school visits to founding in 2022, inspired by a senior centers. It’s all about get- deeply personal story. Guido creatting the dogs out into the commu-
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Brushstrokes and bright minds First-grader Luke Siergiej with his mixed-media artwork at the Oceanside School District’s annual arts festival on March 31 at the high school, where student works from all grade levels were showcased. Story, more photos, Page 3.
Standout Oceanside athlete is honored By ABIGAIL GRIECO agrieco@liherald.com
The Jewish Sports Heritage Association honored standout student-athletes and national figures at its eighth annual Induction and Awards Ceremony last Sunday, continuing a mission that began with a simple goal — to celebrate Jewish excellence in sports. Among this year’s honorees was Samantha Friedman, 19, an Oceanside native and 2025 graduate of Oceanside High School. Founded in 2015 by Alan Freedman, director of the National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame & Museum at the Suffolk Y in Commack, the organization highlights Jewish athletes at all levels of competi-
tion, countering stereotypes about them that have long plagued the world of sports. “By highlighting Jewish athletes from across the sports world, it hopefully offers a starting point for discussions of stereotypes and prejudice,” Freedman said. The ceremony was held at Temple Israel of Lawrence. It has become a centerpiece of the association’s work on the South Shore, recognizing both nationally known athletes and those from local high schools who excel not only in competition, but also in the classroom and community. “Our goal is to educate the public about the role that Jewish men and women have played and continue to play in the world of sports,” FreedCONTINUED ON PAGE 7
ven if someone just leaves smiling, that’s a win. But if they leave with a new best friend, that’s even better.
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