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SEVEN FINALISTS NAMED IN THE 2012 NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Smithtown High School East seniors Aniksha Balamurugan, Justine Talbot and Haleigh Williams and Smithtown High School West seniors Alexander Barnes, Michael Catalano, Allie Cohen and Emily Roach were selected as Finalists in the 2012 National Merit Scholarship Program. The National Merit Scholarship Program has now determined which of the 16,000 Semifinalists named in September 2011 have met all requirements to advance to Finalist standing in the Competition.  All finalists will be considered for ational Merit scholarship to be offered in 2012.

 left to right: HS West Counselor Dorothy Caputo, Emily Roach, Michael Catalano, Counselor Jeanmarie Wilson, Alexander Barnes, Allie Cohen, Counselor Amy Mannarino and Principal John Coadyleft to right: HS East Principal Ed Thompson, Haleigh Williams, Aniksha Balamurugan, Counselor Krista MacPherson, Justine Talbot and Counselor Karen Schmalz.   

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 ROTARY CLUB AND SMITHTOWN ANTI-BIAS TASK FORCE HONOR SMITHTOWN STUDENTS

The Rotary Club of Smithtown along with the Smithtown Anti-Bias Task Force presented two Smithtown Students, Noelle Eichenlaub and Emily Roach, with the Shirley Reiter Human Rights Award in recognition of valuable contributions in promoting unity and multicultural understanding.

Emily /RoachNoelle Eichenlaub _________________________________________________________________________ 

Saturday, February 25 – Open House at St. Johnland!  Come for a tour of the Adult Day Programs and learn more about the range of services and care for an aging parent, spouse or loved one.  1:00 to 3:00.  For more information, please call (631) 663-2474.

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Legislator Nowick and Energy Gym Announce the 2012 Walk/Run For Friends of Karen Supporting Critical Ill Children

 

(Smithtown, NY)…Suffolk County Legislator Lynne C. Nowick and the owners of Energy Gym, located in St. James, recently announced their support of the annual 5K Walk/Run for Friends of Karen on Saturday, May 5, (ages 11 and older). On Sunday, May 6, a 10K, half and full marathon, in conjunction with the Long Island Marathon, is scheduled for those ages 16 and older. Both events will be held at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow. The run was started in 2007 with just 25 runners and 220 people participated last year. From its inception, Legislator Nowick and Energy Gym owners Michael and Trevor Tucci and Michael Fox have supported Friends of Karen.

 

            Friends of Karen is dedicated to providing financial, emotional and advocacy support to children with cancer or other serious illnesses and their families For more information about the organization or the Walk/Run please call 6310473-1768, ext. 303.

 

Pictured at Energy Gym in St. James are from left: Michael Tucci, co-owner of Energy Gym; Angie Lavrenchik, trainer; Suffolk County Legislator Lynne C. Nowick; Nancy Mariano, regional director of Friends of Karen; Andrea Kaplan, volunteer at Friends of Karen; Daniel Moreno, trainer, Trevor Tucci, co-owner of Energy Gym; Patricia Conway, special events/community affairs coordinator; and Michael Fox, co-owner of Energy Gym.

 

Legislator Lynne C. Nowick represents the 13th Legislative District, which includes Smithtown, Fort Salonga, Kings Park, San Remo, Nissequogue, Head of the Harbor, and St. James, as well as portions of Commack and East Northport. Legislator Nowick chairs the Parks and Recreation Committee and serves on the Economic Development and Energy and the Ways and Means Committees.

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COMMUNITY KIDS CLUB AT ACCOMPSETT ELEMENTARY

The Community Kids Club has been very busy at Accompsett Elementary School.  They recently helped the Toys for Tots program by sorting and bagging toys, attending meetings and helping the PTA.  They also spearheaded a Winter Coat Drive which benefited the Riverhead Head Start Center and it was very successful.  The club is geared towards serving others and helping families and students in need.  It is totally volunteer based.  The Club advisors are Mrs. McCoy, Mrs. LoBiondo and Mrs. Solomos.

 

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NOTICE OF SMITHTOWN LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETINGS

January – December 2012

At the December 20, 2011 meeting of the Smithtown Library Board of Trustees, the Board approved the following schedule of meeting dates for 2012.

A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Smithtown Special Library District will be held the following dates at 7:00 p.m. Until further notice, all meetings will be held in the Community Room of the Nesconset Branch located at 148 Smithtown Boulevard, Nesconset, N.Y.

Pursuant to Section 103 of the Open Meetings Law, these meetings are open to the general public.

Tuesday, January 17 Tuesday, February 21 Tuesday, March 20 Tuesday, April 17 Tuesday, May 15 Tuesday, June 19

Tuesday, July 17 Tuesday, August 21 Tuesday, September 18 Tuesday, October 23 Tuesday, November 20 Tuesday, December 18

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Wednesday
Feb152012

Upcoming Events****

********* Caleb Smith State Park********

Tiny Tots: Let’s Discover Nature Hour, “Wakcy Weather”

Thursday, March 01, 2012 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

The “Let’s Discover Nature” Hour is a special time for both parent and child to discover the wonders of their natural world together. Each program’s theme will use nature explorations and hands-on activities as a springboard for learning.

Reservations are required, and will be accepted up to two weeks prior to each program.

Phone: (631) 265-1054
Registration: Required

Fun for Kids: Mad Scientist’s Lab—Winter Addition
Sunday, March 11, 2012 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM

Phone: (631) 265-1054

Enter the Mad Science Lab to conduct different science experiments using household items.  You never know what we might create, split in half or even blow up!  Crazy things are bound to happen in the laboratory!  This program is ideal for children 7 and up.  North Side.

Reservations are required and will be accepted up to two weeks prior to the program.

Registration: Required

 

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****Smithtown Historical Society****

Smithtown Historical Society’s Annual Irish Heratiage Night
March 5th,
7:00 p.m.
Frank Brush Barn
211 Middle Country Rd.
Smithtown, New York
$25 Per Ticket
For information/
reservations please call
(631) 265-6768
CORNBEEF & CABBAGE,
POTATOES, CARROTS, & SEASONING
AN RINCE MOR SCHOOL OF DANCE
LIVE TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC
RAFFLES & MERRIMENT FOR ALL AGES
Irish Heritage Night
Join us & Celebrate Irish-American traditions!
All proceeds go towards Smithtown Historical Society’s
mission of restoring, preserving, and sharing
Smithtown’s historic past.

Naughty Night Out

Sponsored by the Smithtown Historical Society
Saturday, March 10, 2012
7:00-11:00pm
The Elks Lodge, 120 Edgewood Avenue, Smithtown, N.Y.
$100 Per Person
Get Groovy with a
Please R.S.V.P. by 2/28/12, Reservations Required, (631) 265-6768
Dinner, Drinks, Time at the Tables, Raffles & More
Put on Your Hippie Threads & Win a Far Out Prize!
239 Middle Country Road
Smithtown, New York 11787
Join us for a Night of Hippie Mischief & Memories!

Monday
Feb132012

Sleep Apnea Support Group

Sleep Apnea Support Group
Saturday March 10, 2012
Stonybrook Sleep Center
240 Middle Country Road- 1/2 mile East of Rte. 111
Smithtown N.Y. 11787
Professional speaker, Q&A, displays, respiratory therapist available (bring mask and other equipment)- refreshments
Reserve 631-987-0275

Monday
Feb132012

UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE WOMEN’S CENTER OF HUNTINGTON

THE WOMEN’S CENTER OF HUNTINGTON

125 MAIN STREET

HUNTINGTON NEW YORK 11743

631 549 0485

www.womenscenterli.org

MARCH AND APRIL 2012

DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUP: Tuesday, March 6, 13; Thursday, March 22; Tuesday March 27; 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm. A safe place to share feelings and experiences with other like-minded women;

HOW TO DEAL WITH DIFFICULT FEELINGS, A 4-STEP APPROACH:  Thursday, March 29 and Thursday April 5; 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm.

 

ANGELS AND INTUITION:  Tuesday, March 20; 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Learn how to remove the blocks that prevent you from connecting with your life’s purpose.

PERSONALITY TYPES IN RELATIONSHIPS: What is wrong with him?  Why is she acting this way? Learn the different personality types and how they affect our relationships. Monday, March 26 *, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm; Must register by March 12.

WOMEN INSPIRING WOMEN: 4 Thursdays, April 12, 19, 26; May 3, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm.

Join us as we explore our values, our relationships, our dreams and our hopes.

$10 members, $15 non-members, per session. 631 549 0485

Monday
Jan302012

What's Coming To the John W. Engeman Theatre

  

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

Sunday
Jan222012

February Events/ Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk

Chocolate making
Saturday, February 11
10:30am-11:30am
Make and sample your chocolate treats!
$8 per person ages 4 and up.
Suffolk County Farm and Education center
350 Yaphank Ave., Yaphank
631-852-4600 to register



Winter Quest
Saturday, February 11
12:30pm-3:30pm
Bundle up and head over to the Suffolk County Farm for a winter wonderland and outdoor adventures. Build a natural shelter; enjoy a scavenger hunt using GPS units; warm up by a bonfire with refreshments and stories. Registration is required.
$7 per person. Age 3 and under free
Suffolk County Farm and Education Center
350 Yaphank Ave., Yaphank
631-852-4600 to register.


Marine Reptiles and Their Land-Based Buddies
Wednesday, February 22 or Thursday, February 23
9:30am-12:00pm or 1:00pm-3:30pm
For ages 6-8.
Discover what makes a reptile a reptile and how they survive in unique environments. Real reptiles will be on hand to watch and pet. We will also have preserved sea turtle artifacts. Make a craft to bring home. Space is limited. Registration is required.
$30 per child
Sport Fishing Education Center, Cedar Beach Marina, Babylon
631-587-2873 to register.


Arctic Animals for Pre-Schoolers
Sunday, February 26
10:00am-12:00pm
Explore the frozen world of creatures that call the Arctic and Antarctic home. Make a cool craft to take home! Space is limited. Registration is required.
$25 per child. (includes one adult)
Sport Fishing Education Center, Cedar Beach, Babylon
631-587-2873 to register.



Winter Day Camp at the Suffolk County Farm (During school break)
Our Winter Day Camp at the Suffolk County Farm and Education Center in Yaphank runs on Tuesday February 21, Wednesday, February 22 and Thursday, February 23. Camp Hours 9:00am-3:00pm Grades 1 through 4. Register for all 3 days for only $135.00 or $50.00 per day. This will be a great opportunity for campers to make new friends, enjoy unique learning experiences, and focus on getting creative with nature and the seasonal wonders of winter! Campers will make some sweet treats, enjoy hands-on activities with animals, create some awesome craft projects, and have some old-fashioned fun! Registration required.

Call 631 852-4600 to register or for more information on Winter Camp.


Sunday
Jan222012

Smithtown Historical Society - Learn Something New

Smithtown Historical Society

February 2012 - LEARN SOMETHING NEW

Mondays – February 6, 13, 20 And Wednesday February 29, 2012

The Smithtown Historical Society would like to help you start the year out right! Why not learn something new to add variety to your life in 2012? Join us in February for unique experiences with historic roots!

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED-SPACE IS LIMITED!!! ADULTS ONLY PLEASE. Refreshments will be included!

Monday, February 6th – Macramé – Join SHS Educator Kathlyn Cascio to try your hand at the ancient art of macramé.  Create a knotted plant holder and jewelry.  Materials provided.

Monday, February 13th – Mosaic Part I – Join SHS Educator Kathlyn Cascio to fashion your own tile mosaic.  In this session you will set your design and begin to assemble it.  Materials provided.

Monday, February 20th – Mosaic Part II – Complete your mosaic project by painting and grouting your tile art.  Materials provided.

Wednesday, February 29th – Vegetable Gardening – Join SHS member and Master Gardener, Jerry Melvin, for a conversation about basic vegetable gardening.  Bring along a soil sample to test its viability for gardening. 

Join The Smithtown Historical Society!  Roseneath Cottage (adjacent to the Arthur Farmhouse)– 239 Middle Country Road, Smithtown, NY 11787.  February 6, 13, 20, 29.  $20 per session ($15 per session for members)

 

SPACE IS LIMITED! CALL TO REGISTER TODAY – 631-265-6768

education@smithtownhistorical.org

 

Smithtown Historical Society – 239 Middle Country Road, Smithtown, NY 11787

 

 

Wednesday
Jan182012

Fourth Annual Kisses for Kaylee Memorial Dinner Dance

Friday
Jan062012

Smithtown Center For The Performing Arts Presents David Brenner