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DDI Thrift Shop - Cole Haan clutch, semi-precious necklace and summer woven bag
DDI Thrift Shop - Ruby CZ Gold Silver Glitz
DDI Thrift Shop - Sterling Silver
DDI Thrift Shop - Coach suede bag with new Banana Republic scarf

More than 1,000 unique accessory items, including a fashionable assortment of handbags, jewelry, scarves, hats, belts and neckties, are to be featured and available for sale at incredible bargain prices at Developmental Disabilities Institute’s (DDI) first-ever pop-up thrift store to be held on Thursday, August 15, from 3 to 8 p.m. at DDI, 99 Hollywood Drive, Smithtown.

Prices for these items of curiosity will range from $2 to $100 and are sure to appeal to the bargain hunter and the most discriminating buyer.  Many items are from well-known designers and luxury brands including Coach, Kate Spade, Tory Burch, Cole Haan, Hartmann, Tumi, Vera Bradley, Vigneri and Banana Republic.

“By participating in our pop-up thrift shop, you’re not just getting great deals, you’re also making a difference,” explains Jozette Prescott, Chief Program and Quality Officer at, DDI. The proceeds will directly support DDI’s educational, therapeutic, and vocational services for children and adults with autism and other intellectual disabilities. In addition, the shop will serve as a valuable vocational teaching opportunity for adults served by DDI, empowering them with retail and customer service skills.

DDI offers a wide array of employment, work exposure, and training opportunities for the individuals it supports, including job placement, coaching and other support. These programs have the goal of giving opportunities to explore the world of work with hands-on training to develop skills that will be helpful in pursuing competitive employment.

With this pop-up event, in celebration of National Thrift Shop Day on August 17, DDI is also gearing up for the future opening of a retail location in Smithtown for our gift baskets, artwork and holiday décor masterfully crafted by participants in DDI’s Adult Day Services programs. Stay tuned for more details about this new chapter in their community involvement.

About Developmental Disabilities Institute
Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI) provides compassionate personal care to meet the emotional, educational, therapeutic, and vocational needs of children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. Founded by parents in 1961, DDI has grown to be a dynamic, nonprofit, multi-site agency serving more than 1600 children and adults in our care each day. Over six decades, we have built a strong reputation for providing exceptional services for all people in our programs, and in particular those who present with the most complex needs. At our core, DDI believes that every person deserves every opportunity to live a rich and meaningful life. Therefore, with a workforce made up of people inspired by purpose®, DDI provides the highest standards of individualized services from expertly trained, caring, and competent staff. For more information, visit www.ddiny.org.

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Susan Klein’s Park Lane Jewelry was a popular booth at last year's fair.
One of the many classes at the 2023 Over 50 Fair
Yoga class at the 2023 Over 50 Fair
MTN Matchmaking will once again run the Singles Lounge.
Attendees have many choices of classes to attend every hour (photo from 2023)
Joanne Amante, one of the performers in the acoustic music showcase at the Over 50 Fair in 2023

The Over 50 Fair, in its 15th year, returns to the Hilton Long Island/Huntington, 598 Broad Hollow Road, Melville on Sunday, September 22 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Each year, Baby Boomers, seniors, and those a bit younger meet with over 80 exhibitors and attend 25 classes geared toward them. The Over 50 Fair annually entertains and educates hundreds of Long Islanders.

Businesses and non-profits promote local products and services, including health and wellness, education, travel, and financial services, plus some less expected, such as several book authors and psychics.

Over 50 Fair is the brainchild of East Hills resident Barbara Kaplan, who also coordinates the very successful All Kids Fair each April. She said the Over 50 Fair is “Overflowing with Opportunities for Age 50+.” She emphasized that “this is NOT your typical ‘senior fair.’ It is an opportunity for people to learn, interact, and have fun. Our guests can meet with many experts in their fields all in one place,” she added.  

Some of this year’s “draws” will be a singles lounge, compliments of MTN Matchmaking, and a live acoustic music showcase, presented by Carrie Creative Concepts.

This year’s classes include “Downsizing your Home” with Realtor® Anna Beigelman; “How to Improve Your Dating and Sex Life After 50” with Maureen Tara Nelson, “Adventures of a Ghost Hunter,” with Joe Giaquinto; and a “Soft Landing in Retirement” financial talk with Fortis Lux. Additional classes will include a comedy show, foot care for people with diabetes, and a fitness and self-defense class.

Free health screenings will include hearing screenings from Anywhere Audiology.  There will be free energy wellness scans and reiki healings available.

This event has built a loyal following due to its consistent presentation of various classes, products, and services they find appealing. 

Feedback from the attendees and exhibitors after the 2023 event was very positive. Exhibitor Joe Satriano of the Susan Satriano Foundation shared that the Over 50 Fair “runs smoothly because of her [Barbara Kaplan’s] organizational skills, her kind demeanor, and her willingness to assure that those who attend have a great experience.”

The Over 50 Fair was just voted 2024’s Best of Nassau County in the Best Annual Event/Festival – Live or Virtual category for the 10th consecutive year in Blank Slate Media’s contest.  

The INN (Interfaith Nutrition Network), a local non-profit that helps Long Island’s needy, will be in attendance collecting non-perishable food and funds. Those who donate will receive raffle tickets to win terrific donated prizes.

Tickets are $5 in advance at www.Over50Fair.com, which includes all classes, exhibits, singles lounge, music performances, health screenings, and more. Those who purchase tickets online will receive a raffle ticket at the event for a special door prize raffle. Tickets are also available at the door for $7, and it is free for Veterans to attend with ID.

This year’s event sponsors include Acupuncture Wellness Services, Men on the Move, Blank Slate Media, The Garden City News, Herald Community Newspapers, and 516Ads.com/631Ads.com.

For more information about this and future events, visit www.Over50Fair.com. For more information, call 516-621-1446.

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Town of Huntington Councilwoman Theresa Mari seeks vendors to participate in the Pink in the Park Breast Cancer Prevention and Education Fair, scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 29, at Heckscher Park, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington from  10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Whether you sell essential breast cancer care items, jewelry, clothing, or other products, your participation is welcomed. Additionally, the Councilwoman is looking for vendors who can contribute to creating a fun and engaging environment for families, with activities for children to enjoy. For a vendor application or more information, call 631-351-3173.

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Ray Anderson. Photo courtesy of The Jazz Loft

Internationally known and beloved trombonist Ray Anderson will be taking the stage at The Jazz Loft on August 9 at 7 p.m. with a solo concert that he describes as “both a daunting and exhilarating undertaking, like climbing a mountain or running a marathon.”

The solo concert is based on his CD Marching On.

“In 2016 I played solo at the Le Mans Jazz Festival in France,” Anderson recalls, “and that concert began the journey that produced my solo CD. Virtually unchanged since the 13th century, the trombone is simply a tube of brass one can slide to make it longer or shorter. Every sound must come from the player’s lips. For Felix Mendelsohn the trombone was the voice of God, and in America there are many trombone gospel choirs worshipping in African-American churches. The trombone is also used by circus clowns and any composer seeking absurd, humorous, or outrageous sounds. I will endeavor to use it in all these ways, and maybe some new ones, to entertain you.”

Anyone who has ever experienced Ray Anderson and his music artistry, knows that Ray’s humor and joy are as much a part of the show as the music. Anderson is formerly the Director of Jazz Studies at Stony Brook University, and still maintains a thriving performance and recording career that has spanned more than three decades. He is co-founder and vice president of The Jazz Loft.

The French newspaper Le Monde, said this in 2016 about the solo show… “Bent over his instrument from which he draws the most powerful sounds or the chords (yes, chords by harmonics) pianissimo, the eternal young man from Chicago with the booming laugh (1952) delivers a stunning “performance.”

Michael Bourne of Downbeat Magazine stated: “Ray’s chops are phenomenal – from swooping legato to breakneck staccato, from the nastiest growls to the sweetest whimpers – but it’s evident that he’s not about technique, that he’ll sometimes altogether forget technique. It’s the feeling he’s playing,…”

“The compositional prowess and unbridled creativity of Ray Anderson is hard to capture with mere words,” said Tom Manuel, president of The JazzLoft. “His spirit, ability to connect with his audience, and especially his genuine and authentic way of communicating his music is absolutely magical.”

The Jazz Loft is located at 275 Christian Avenue in Stony Brook. Tickets are $30 adults, $25 seniors, $20 students and $15 for children.

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Several pieces from the famous Blue Guitar Collection, once on display in the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History, will be part of the Jazz Loft’s annual John Monteleone, ‘Art of the Guitar’ Festival.

The John Monteleone, “Art of the Guitar” Festival, named for renowned guitar craftsman John Monteleone, will feature demonstrations, exhibits, workshops and performances at the Jazz Loft, located at 275 Christian Avenue in Stony Brook. The festival, which kicked off Aug. 1 with an opening reception, will continue on Aug. 2 and 3. Performances will include Laurence Juber, The Anthony Wilson Organ Trio, Frank Vignola & Pasquale Grasso, and Martin Taylor &Allison Burns.

Recognized as being one of the finest living archtop guitar and mandolin makers in the world today, Monteleone has been at the forefront of innovative cutting-edge archtop instrument making for many years. A resident of Islip, New York, Monteleone has been pushing the luthier envelope for more than 40 years with his refreshing passion for new and elegant designs. Producing instruments of great tonal expression with stunning artistic beauty is also one of Monteleone’s missions in life.

Currently, Monteleone is being honored with an exclusive exhibit of his guitars at the Long Island Museum in Stony Brook. The exhibit, Musical Masterworks: John Monteleone’s Guitars and Other Instruments, runs through October 13, 2024.

During John’s workshop on Saturday, August 3, guitarist Steve Salerno will join John to bring these incredible instruments to life and display their exquisite sound and history.

“It’s a privilege to present such a world-class Guitar Jazz Festival,” said Tom Manuel, founder of the Jazz Loft. “Audiences will experience the incredible music, the artistry of these iconic guitars, and be up close with the performers as well as the guitars displayed in the gallery. John’s importance to this music, and Festival, is the best reflection of what Jazz represents.”

The music from world-known musicians is just part of the allure of the festival. For guitar aficionados, there will be plenty to look at. The festival will once again feature the Iconic & Historic Guitar Gallery, displaying two of the Archtop Foundation’s Blue Guitars, George Benson’s 1958 D’Angelico New Yorker, Frank Sinatra’s longtime guitarist, Al Viola’s Epiphone, Bucky Pizzarelli’s first guitar and over 20 guitars rarely seen. Two once-in-a-lifetime surprises are also in the works to be shown publicly at the event.

The vision of a Blue Guitar Collection came from vintage guitar collector, the late Scott Chinery, a major figure in the vintage guitar world. “Often thought that it would be neat to get all the greatest builders together and have them interpret the same guitar, an 18-inch archtop, in the same color blue,” Chinery said. The Collection, now owned by the Archtop Foundation, is continuing the tradition of inviting the industry’s top luthiers to build new expressions of the original concept.

The schedule for the festival, all taking place inside The Jazz Loft, is below:

Friday, August 2, 2024:

5 p.m. performance by Laurence Juber

7 pm.  Performance by The Anthony Wilson Organ Trio

Saturday, August 3, 2024:

12 p.m. Guitar Workshop with John Monteleone & Steve Salerno

4 p.m. performance by Frank Vignolo & Pasquale Grasso

7 p.m. performance by Martin Taylor & Alison Burns

For information, please visit https://www.thejazzloft.org/monteleone.

The Jazz Loft is located at 275 Christian Avenue in Stony Brook. Tickets for the guitar festival can be purchased here: https://www.thejazzloft.org/tickets

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Scott Martella served on the Smithtown Board of Education in 2009. File photo

Suffolk County, in partnership with the New York Blood Center, will host a Blood Drive in honor of Scott Martella on Thursday, Aug. 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Martella, who was the Communications Director for Suffolk County, was killed in a three-car crash on the Long Island Expressway in Manorville in 2016 at the age of 29.

“Scott Martella was a proud public servant who tirelessly served in the best interest of our communities,” said Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine. “It is my honor and privilege to contribute to these causes and carry on the tradition of the Scott Martella Blood Drive as his legacy will continue to touch the lives of our residents.”

Locations include the Suffolk County Fire Academy, Room K, 103 East Avenue, Yaphank and the H. Lee Dennison Bldg, Plaza, 100 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Hauppauge. To schedule an appointment, call 1-888-933-2566. Walk-ins accepted.

In addition, prospective donors are encouraged to bring school supplies to support the Back-to-School Drive hosted by the Long Island Coalition for the Homeless in Scott’s honor.

To make an appointment, donors can visit nybc.org/suffolkcountygov or call 888-933-2566.

 

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The Liverpool Shuffle will hold a free concert in Stony Brook Village on June 30.

Rescheduled from June 30, The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) will hold a free concert entitled “Beatles on the Balcony” featuring The Liverpool Shuffle (a popular Long Island based Beatles tribute band) on Sunday, July 28 starting at 2 p.m. at LIMEHOF’s Stony Brook museum location, 97 Main Street, Stony Brook.

“The Beatles have multiple ties to Long Island, from their concerts at Forest Hills Tennis Stadium (1964) and Shea Stadium (1966), to John Lennon’s residency in Cold Spring Harbor in 1979 (the summer before his murder), Paul McCartney’s current home in the Hamptons, and Paul and Ringo’s continued performances at venues across Long Island,” said LIMEHOF Chairman Ernie Canadeo. “We are excited that the first concert held on our balcony follows in the tradition of the Beatles legendary last live concert for the “Let It Be” sessions, held on the rooftop of Apple Corps.”

This is the first free concert from the LIMEHOF balcony and will be viewable from the parking lot. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. For details on this and upcoming events please visit https://www.limusichalloffame.org/museum/

About LIMEHOF

Founded in 2004, the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the idea that Long Island’s musical and entertainment heritage is an important resource to be celebrated and preserved for future generations. The organization, which encompasses New York State’s Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, and Kings (Brooklyn) Counties, was created as a place of community that inspires and explores Long Island music and entertainment in all its forms.  In 2022, LIMEHOF opened its first Hall of Fame building location in Stony Brook, New York. To date, the organization has inducted more than 130 musicians and music industry executives, and offers education programs, scholarships, and awards to Long Island students and educators.

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Winners of the sea glass creative writing contest. Photo courtesy the Whaling Museum and Education Center
Scene from the Sea Glass Festival. Photo by Jennifer Donatelli
Scene from the Sea Glass Festival. Photo by Jennifer Donatelli
Scene from the Sea Glass Festival. Photo by Jennifer Donatelli

By Jennifer Donatelli

One of the great things about living on an island is the never-ending access to seashells, driftwood and sea glass.

To showcase authentic sea glass and delve deeper into the history and origin surrounding the beauty of beach glass, The Whaling Museum & Education Center in Cold Spring Harbor held its annual Sea Glass Festival Sunday, July 21.

The event is the only one of its kind in the region and is the museum’s largest community event, welcoming over 1,100 attendees this year.

This popular family-friendly event celebrates the history, artistry and allure of sea glass, with talks by authentic sea glass experts, live music, vendors, kids crafts and food trucks.

“We are thrilled to bring Long Island’s exclusive Sea Glass Festival to our community for the third year in a row,” said Nomi Dayan, executive director of the Whaling Museum.

“Sea glass, along with the historic glass bottles in our collection, are unique portals into Long Island’s stories. The festival gives both children and adults the opportunity to appreciate and learn about the glass gems created by the ocean that surrounds us,” Dayan said.

Howard Crawford, president of the Long Island Antique Bottle Association, was there displaying his sea bottle collection and giving bottle appraisals on the spot. He said his dad used to take him dumpster diving when he was a kid.

“One day we found some glass and I began digging for bottles. I found beverage bottles in Cold Spring Harbor with an anchor on it and that was it for me. I was hooked,” Crawford said.

Dayan said that the “staff curated an exciting lineup of both returning and new presenters, who will provide valuable insights and inspiration to our attendees.”

“Our presenters’ expertise and passion for sea glass and beachcombing will help educate the public on topics such as identifying sea glass, the history of local sea glass and the creative applications of sea glass,” she added. 

In addition to the indoor talks and lectures, attendees also had the chance to participate in a sea glass scavenger hunt in the museum’s gallery and down Main Street in Cold Spring Harbor, as well as enjoying making a shadow box with sea glass.

George William Fisher, an author of multiple books on Long Island’s bottles and medicine companies, spoke about the origins of sea glass.

The big attraction was Tumbled by the Sea, a mobile beachcombing exhibit where guests could take self-guided tours of beach-found treasures ranging from authentic sea glass, sea pottery, artifacts and marine debris.

In partnership with TBR News Media, this year’s festival introduced a sea glass writing contest for Long Island youth.

Students from grades 3-12 were asked to imagine a story behind a piece of sea glass at the museum and what story the pictured object told.

Entries were judged by their originality and creativity. The winners are listed by grades, and the winning essays can be found on the museum’s website:

Grades 3-5:

First Place: Ada Costello, Cutchogue

Second Place: Ella Vitrano, Floral Park

Third Place: Laila Mendonca, Bay Shore

Grades 6-8:

First Place: Zachary Hart Musselwhite, Syosset

Second Place: Janis Fok, Great Neck

Third Place: Amelia Sullivan, Bay Shore

Grades 9-12:

First Place: Rowan Goldrich, Bay Shore

Second Place: Atticus Muuss, Bay Shore

Third Place: Emily Ruggiere, Brightwaters

The Whaling Museum & Education Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to exploring the whaling history of Long Island. The museum engages the community in exploring the diversity of our whaling heritage and its impacts to enrich and inform our lives. The museum is located at 301 Main St. in Cold Spring Harbor. For more information on the museum or to find out about upcoming events, visit www.cshwhalingmuseum.org and follow the museum on Facebook, Instagram and X.

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Lenny Bruno Farms, 740 Wading River Road, Manorville will host its 2024 Sweet SummerFest, a
celebration of all things sweet, including melons, sunflowers, and sweet corn, on August 3 and 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Sweet SummerFest offers a variety of activities and attractions for all ages. Attendees can enjoy live music, tastings, and a range of fun activities including a watermelon eating contest and a foam party. For
children, there will be face painting, hair tinsel, pony rides, jumbo climbers, pedal cars, swings, super cute photo ops, and more.

Visitors will have the opportunity to explore an artisan market full of handmade goods and treats, as well as a selection of food trucks serving delicious dishes. Attendees can also pick their own sunflowers for just $1 per stem and indulge in farm-fresh produce like melons and sweet corn.

For those looking to learn more about farming, hayrides will be available for $5 per person. These rides offer an educational tour around the farm, guided by Dominic Bruno, the farm’s third-generation owner, who will share insights into Lenny Bruno’s planting process and growing techniques.

“We’re thrilled to host the 2024 Sweet SummerFest at Lenny Bruno Farms,” said Dominick Bruno, 4th
generation farmer and owner of Lenny Bruno Farms. “This event is a wonderful opportunity for families and
friends to come together, enjoy some delicious farm-fresh produce, and create lasting memories. We look
forward to welcoming everyone to our farm and sharing the beauty of our harvest.”

Additional activities for adults and teens will also be available for an extra fee, including live axe throwing,
henna art, hair tinsel, permanent jewelry, and more.

Admission is $10 per person (children ages 2 and under are free). For more information and updates about the full line-up of events, visit www.lennybrunofarms.com/events.

About Lenny Bruno Farms:
Lenny Bruno Farms is a family-owned and operated vegetable farm for over 90 years that takes pride in
cultivating the finest produce and creating delightful experiences for the community. Founded by Italian immigrant Dominick Bruno, the farm has a rich history and a strong commitment to providing fresh, high-
quality produce to its patrons. With a commitment to sustainable farming practices and a passion for sharing their love of agriculture, Lenny Bruno Farms has become a beloved destination for locals and visitors alike.

 

 

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Keynote speaker Rosalie Simon at the podium. Photo courtesy of Town of Huntington
Over 70 guests attended the July 19th ceremony. Photo courtesy of Town of Huntington
Huntington Town Supervisor Ed Smyth with keynote speaker Rosalie Simon. Photo from Town of Huntington
Toby Tobias sings to over 70 guests at the Anne Frank Memorial Garden in Melville on July 19. Photo courtesy of Town of Huntington
Keynote speaker Rosalie Simon at the podium. Photo courtesy of Town of Huntington
Harry Arlin shared his story at the ceremony. Photo courtesy of Town of Huntington
The Anne Frank Memorial Sculpture by Thea Lanzisero
Huntington Town Supervisor Ed Smyth with keynote speaker Rosalie Simon. Photo from Town of Huntington

Keynote speaker was Holocaust survivor Rosalie Simon with music by Toby Tobias

Huntington Town Supervisor Ed Smyth, in conjunction with the Suffolk YJCC, hosted the Town of Huntington’s 13th Annual Anne Frank Memorial Ceremony on July 19. The event took place at Arboretum Park in Melville, home of the Anne Frank Memorial Garden.

The ceremony was held mid-way between Anne Frank’s June 12th birthday and the August 4th date of her capture. Frank would have been 94 this year. Frank died in 1945 at the age of 15 in the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in Germany.

This year’s event featured Holocaust survivor Rosalie Simon, and students, Alexa Nissenbaum and Chloe Swartz, who participated in Suffolk Y JCC’s Names, Not Numbers program, a unique program where students learn to combine research, journalism, and video production to capture and share the stories of Holocaust survivors so that they are never forgotten. 

The ceremony also featured special musical guest, South African-born guitarist, and composer Toby Tobias. Tobias shared his stories of hope through music, during a time of war and upheaval across three continents, from Johannesburg to Jerusalem — then here in the United States.

Commander Harry Arlin and members of Jewish War Veterans Post #488 provided a color guard to present the colors for the ceremony while Rabbi Jeff Clopper of Temple Beth El in Huntington led the prayers.

“Every year, we strive to make this event memorable and thought provoking. This year is no different. What happened to Anne Frank, her family, and all victims and survivors of the Holocaust could have happened to anyone, at any point in time,” said Superviser Smyth. 

“Abroad today, in places like Ukraine. At home, with targeted attacks against different groups and the population at large. We must counter the voices that seek to divide us. We can teach love, acceptance, and unity. We can and should resolve ignorance with education,” Smyth added.

The Anne Frank Memorial Garden, was unveiled by the Town in June 2010 at Arboretum Park. The park symbolically captures the journey of Anne Frank’s life. It features a circular pathway that surrounds a garden, which leads to the sculpture of a young girl’s dress. 

The Memorial Garden serves as tribute to Anne’s legacy of wisdom and genuine belief in the goodness of mankind and human nature, despite the ugliness of war and discrimination.

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