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What's Going On in Central Islip...
Summer Festival - Saturday, June 9th 11 to 4pm (Raindate Sun.June 10th)
Stop by and bring the family to enjoy this free community festival. We will have workshops throughout the day showcasing: Blacksmithing, Beekeeping, Sheep Shearing, Organic Gardening, All Natural Honey, & Organic Eggs. Bring the kids to visit our Farm Animals, enjoy the hay jump and stop by our Vendor Tables to help support local groups and the Council's Food Pantry. You can help the Council by spreading the word about the event and bringing a few non-perishables for our Emergency Food Pantry,which helps to feed local people in need. A collection bin will be placed by our Summer Kitchen. Visit our One-room schoolhouse which is a replica of the 1st schoolhouse at Alfano built in 1861, you can enter our restored CI security guardhouse that once was on the grounds of the CI psychiatric hospital. Our unique 5 acre historic Heines Homestead is a treasure right here in your backyard. Don't miss it and tell your friends, neighbors and family.
For more information call 631-348-0669 or email ciciviccouncil@aol.com
VENDORS WELCOME - CALL NOW FOR APPLICATION
CI Clean Up Day - Clean Streets Committee invites you to stop and volunteer some time to give back to the community. Sat. June 16th (8:30am breakfast 9am gathering, 10am start to 2pm 2:30pm lunch for volunteers) Meeting location Central Islip Recreation Center, 555 Clayton Street, CI (between Lowell Ave & Carleton Ave) Visit the Facebook page RSVP today https://www.facebook.com/groups/CLEANSTREETSCOMMITTEE/
FREE - Nutrition Workshops
Adult Nutrition Workshops held monthly on our grounds June 18th, July 16th , August 20th and September 17th. Call now to sign up.
St. Francis Hospital - Community Outreach Program
St. Francis' Outreach Bus will be at the ECC/Alfano Building, 50 Wheeler Road, Central Islip.
Friday May 11th from 10am to 2pm. They offer a FREE Health Screening that includes: a brief cardiac history, blood pressure, a simple blood test for Cholesterol and Diabetes. Patient referrals are provided as needed to adults 18 and older. For more information call the Outreach Department at: 516-629-2013
EOC - ESL Classes - The Economic Opportunity Council of Suffolk, Inc. is offering FREE ESL Classes in Central Islip. If you are interested in getting a better job, improving your communication skills and helping your children with their homework... then enroll now. Basic ESL Literacy on Monday and Wednesdays 6pm to 8pm and Low-Intermediate ESL on Tuesday and Thursdays 6pm to 8pm. All classes begin on January 23rd, 2012. To register call Robert O'Donnell at 631-289-2124 ext.111 Income eligibility required, call for details.
Si Ud. le interesa conseguir un mejor trabajo o comunicarse mejor y ayudar a sus hijos con sur tarea se puede inscribirse en clases de ingles, gratis. Ingles Basico - Lunes y Miercoles 6pm a 8pm. Ingles Bajo-Intermedia - Martes y Jueves 6pm a 8pm. Las clases empiezan el 23 de Enero, 2012. LLamen a Robert O'Donnell para inscribirse al 631-289-2124 ext. 111.
Economic Opportunity Council (EOC)
320 Carleton Avenue,
Suite 7800, Central Islip, NY 11722 Website: eoc-suffolk.com or email: eoc@eoc-suffolk.com
Free Clinic For Adult with NO INSURANCE - If you are over 18 years of age and do not have a regular doctor and have not seen a doctor in the last 12 months, call to make an appointment for a free check-up. 631-235-5281. This clinic does not provide services for pregnant women or care for patients younger than 18. Appointments held on Sundays twice monthly in Islip Terrace doctor's office. Call for more details. 235-5281
Local Sports & Youth Program Registrations on-going - call for details & registration dates. CI Soccer Club - 1-516-964-3386 www.centralislipsoccerclub.org
CI Little League - 1-631-234-4464 www.eteamz.com/cill
CI Cub Scouts - 1-347-744-6588 cicubscouts@gmail.com (ages 6+)
CI Boy Scouts - 1-631-348-0669 ext.17 ciboyscouttroop@gmail.com (ages 11+)
CI Recreation Center - 1-631-436-6050 www.townofislip-ny.gov
CI YES Program - 1-631-348-3513 www.yesnews.org
Join!! The Garden Club at the Central Islip Civic Council - Accepting new members for 2012. Join us to help others. Make friends and meet others from the community that share the interest in gardening. Our "Garden Club" will meet monthly to work on the exisiting vegetable garden located at the Council. This garden provides fresh produce during the summer months for families and individuals in need from the community. Volunteer an hour or two each month to help us with this worthy cause. To join contact: Yolanda at 348-0669 ext.18 or email: ytoyenscicivic@aol.com FREE - Tax Preparation Assistance is available -
Touro Law Center has VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) by appointment. This is available for low to moderate income individuals and families ( 49,000 or below). To make an appointment, call (631) 761-7198 and leave a message . You can also set an appointment by emailing: vita@tourolaw.edu Touro Law Center is located at: 233 South Research Place, Central Islip (behind Ducks Ballfield)
File your Taxes for FREE! For families with household incomes under $50k
BFCU - VITA program for Income Tax Preparation Don't wait. Stop by any BFCU branch. Assistance is available for low to moderate income individuals or families of $49,000 or less. Bilingual assistance is available. Call 1-800-628-7070 or visit www.lovebethpage.com Long Island Cares Mobile Pantry
Food Pantry Delivery for Homebound Senior and/or Disabled Veterans.
Do you know a senior who is in need of food and unable to travel? Let them know to contact Long Island Cares Mobile Pantry at: 631-582-3663 ext.109 Long Island Cares will deliver food on a bi-weekly basis; a supply of five days worth of food to eligible participants. If you meet the criteria and have no other resources to get food. Don't hesitate. Call Today. Island Harvest, Food Service Program
To find out about a program near you call
Suffolk County: Catholic Churches NOEP 631-789-9546
Nassau County: Health and Welfare Council 516-505-4425 www.hwcli.com
Visit Island Harvest website at www.islandharvest.org or Summer Food Hotline at: 1-800-522-5006
YMCA - Scholarship Opportunities Available
Did you know that the Great South Bay YMCA offers Central Islip residents of low-income the opportunity to apply for youth camp scholarships. Applications are reviewed and if approved, you may receive a discounted rate of 25% - 75% off camp program fee. Possible full scholarships awarded based on family current circumstance.
For more information go to their website at www.ymcali.org or call 631-665-4255
Click locations, Great South Bay, Day Camp, Forms 2010 Scholarship Application.
Print out application(s) and bring to the YMCA at 200 West Main Street, Bay Shore, NY 11706
Free Health and Medicaid Screenings -
The Health and Welfare Council of Long Island is helping families that do not have medical health insurance for their children. Call 1-516-505-4429 for on how to schedule an appointment.
SUFFOLK COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT -
Shopping Safety: When shopping, please do not unlawfully park in the fire zones or handicapped spaces. Fines are substantial and worse yet you may cause inconvenience or injury to others by doing so! Stay alert when parking and shopping—always park in well lit areas and look around your vehicle before exiting for suspicious vehicles or people and always lock your vehicle, never leaving valuables or packages in view. Be sure to note the location of your vehicle in the parking lot so you can conveniently return when done shopping and never leave stores with your hands full of packages—instead have your keys in hand and carry a whistle or other sounding device. Always be aware of your surroundings; check for persons loitering near your vehicle when returning; and, always check your vehicle’s interior before entering. Remember, NYS law requires vehicles that headlights and taillights be illuminated during periods of inclement weather, when windshield wipers are in use, or when visibility for a distance of one-thousand feet ahead of such motor vehicle is not clear. New Legislation: Move Over Act New legislation takes effect which is designed to protect law enforcement officers and emergency workers who are stopped along roadways while performing their duties. Under the law, drivers must use due care when approaching an emergency vehicle that displays red and/or white emergency lighting, and must Reduce speeds on all roads and highways, and on parkways, expressways and other controlled access highways with multiple lanes, drivers must move from the lane immediately adjacent to the emergency vehicle, unless traffic or other hazards exist to prevent doing so safely. www.suffolkpd.org, or call our Community Outreach Bureau at (631) 852-6109. For non-emergency police response, dial (631) 852-COPS (2677). Please do not use 911! For more Community Info. Click on "CALENDAR OF EVENTS" & " SPECIAL EVENTS" link.
If you are looking for programs for your children, Click on "CAMPS & RECREATION".
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