‘Evening of Thanks’ at Historic Brecknock Hall

Greenport, NY (October 10, 2007)—The East End Arts Council will honor several very special community members who have been, over many years, staunch champions of the arts on the East End. The Evening of Thanks will take place at the restored Brecknock Hall on Saturday, November 3, 2007, from 4-6:30 pm. The event is open to the public and will include food and wine from acclaimed East End restaurants and vineyards; tickets are $60/pp. and can be purchased at the East End Arts Council.

Honorees:

Senator Ken LaValle, Public Official for the Arts– Senator Kenneth P. LaValle, (R-C-I, Port Jefferson) was first elected to the Senate in 1976. As a former Executive Director of the Senate Education Committee, with an extensive background in public education, he brings a wealth of knowledge to state government and plays a key role in shaping education policy. Senator LaValle’s achievements in education and higher education are matched by a distinguished record in enacting legislation for health care, the environment, property tax relief, and increased opportunities for the disabled, senior citizens, veterans and firefighters. In recognition of his outstanding dedication to the people of New York State, Senator LaValle has been repeatedly named “Man of the Year” and “Legislator of the Year” by diverse groups of local and statewide organizations. He is the recipient of numerous awards, including SUNY Albany’s Medallion of the University, SUNY Stony Brook’s University Medal, and the honorary title “Cavaliere al Merito della Repubblica Italiana” from the Italian Government for his work in education and promoting cultural exchange.

In addition to the above, Senator LaValle has been a tireless advocate for the arts, securing much-needed funding for numerous arts efforts and organizations on the East End.  In particular, he was instrumental in procuring funds for the EEAC Carriage House Restoration Project, which has now come to fruition.

Assemblyman Fred Thiele, Public Official Friend of the Arts—Fred W. Thiele, Jr. was born on August 26, 1953 and is a lifelong resident of Sag Harbor. As Southampton town attorney and East Hampton Town Planning Board attorney, Mr. Thiele was involved in a number of environmental protection, tax relief, government reform, economic development, transportation, and affordable housing initiatives, which he continued during his tenure as town supervisor. After his election to the New York State Assembly, Mr. Thiele drafted and enacted legislation, and generated the funding necessary to continue these efforts.

Mr. Thiele has supported many of the area’s arts organizations in addition to lending a hand with numerous EEAC programs, including the Carriage House Restoration Project and the Teeny Awards.

Bob Berks, Sculptor, Lifetime Arts Achievement—As an appointee of President Johnson, renowned portrait sculptor Robert Berks served on the National Council on the Arts. He has served on two National Science Foundation advisory committees for research applications, as well as on advisory boards of the Hudson Institute Prospects for Mankind, the Center for Energy Policy and Research, Arts for the Handicapped, and the East End Arts and Humanities Council. He was a trustee of the America the Beautiful Fund and served on the Center for New York City Affairs. For three years, Berks was consultant to the Department of Justice on the prevention of drug abuse through community programs in the arts.

Berks has been recognized for his work in the Arts and in support of handicapped persons with numerous awards, including a medal of honor bestowed by the New York State Board of Regents, an award from the Kennedy Center Alliance for Arts in Education for “Distinguished Leadership in Arts for the Handicapped,” and being named as Ambassador for the Arts by the National Endowment for the Arts. He continues to work in advocating for the arts, in particular as a member of the EEAC Advisory Council.

Ranny Reeve, Jazz Pianist, Inspirational Arts Educator—Mr. Reeve has been teaching and performing on Long Island for over 50 years and has been the director of the North Fork Jazz Ensemble for a decade. His performances have spanned the Eastern seaboard and many of his former students have gone on to be professional musicians. Mr. Reeve holds a BA and an MA in Music Education from Columbia University, and holds the honor of being a charter member of the Kings Park Music Hall of Fame. He has been instrumental in the development of the EEAC Community School of the Arts, and in the expansion of music education on Long Island.

Jazz in the Living Room, begun 40 years ago at Reeve’s former residence in Fort Salonga, New York, continues to be a tradition and one of Reeve’s most successful educational endeavors. While living in Fort Salonga, Mr. Reeve invited his students and their friends to his home for jazz clinics to learn to play or sing jazz and to improvise. Working, professional musicians from Long Island and NYC have come up through these sessions, and return regularly to help the new students grasp the concept of jazz improvisation. Mr. Reeve has released a number of cds as well, among which is a compilation of his compositions entitled Sweet Lullaby Suite.

Bonnie Grice, Music Director, WLIU, Spokesperson for the Arts—For over 20 years, Bonnie Grice has programmed some of the most listened-to music on public radio. Her wealth of radio experience, producing/hosting and interviewing, add up to a standard of professionalism in supporting the arts that she has spent a lifetime developing. Bonnie hosts the arts and culture program In the Morning on WLIU and WCWP, through which she tirelessly champions the arts.  Bonnie created, hosts and produces a number of other programs on those stations, including The Song Is You, a music/talk show where musicians, authors, artists, politicians, and others are invited to share their favorite music with listeners. Bonnie is also an artist in her own right, as librettist, author and actress—you might have seen her in 300 Stories in Sag Harbor— and she volunteers her time as a program host for countless events (like this one!), including the annual EEAC Teeny Awards and the old-time radio show Where the Prairie Meets the Bay.

Barry Barth, Barth’s Drug Store, Business Person for the Arts—As an active member of the Riverhead community and former president of the Riverhead Business Improvement District, Mr. Barth has been a steady supporter of the arts.  In addition to serving on the EEAC board of directors for many years in the capacity of treasurer, and as a current board member, Mr. Barth has underwritten countless events and projects with Barth’s Drugstore, including the Secret Garden Fundraisers, the Community Mosaic Street Painting Festival, the Carriage House Restoration Project, and many others. He volunteers his time (and physical strength!) to setting up and running many of the events as well. Mr. Barth doesn’t just support the arts. He has made supporting the arts an integral part of his daily life and business.

Edgar Goodale, Riverhead Building Supply, Business for the Arts—For over 58 years, Riverhead Building Supply has been the supplier of choice for quality-conscious builders, contractors, architects and homeowners in the Long Island area, and keeping a locally based company that’s extremely involved in the community has always been paramount to the company’s owners, the Goodale family. Edgar Goodale and his brothers, Bobby in particular, have long been dedicated to the arts.  Specifically, RBS has always stepped forward to underwrite EEAC events, like the Teeny Awards student theatre recognition program, as a way of ensuring that the arts remain a viable part of the area.

Troy Gustavson, Times Review Newspapers, Promoter of the Arts—Mr. Gustavson, self proclaimed semi retired, part-time copy editor, was the long-time publisher of the Times-Review Newspapers and never failed to promote the arts through the press. As a former board member and board president of the EEAC, Mr. Gustavson was instrumental in the growth of the organization.  He continues his dedication to the arts by remaining an inspiring force in many East End programs, including the East End Student Film Festival, and by serving on the EEAC Advisory Council. 

For more information or to purchase tickets, please call 631-727-0900.

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East End Arts Council
133 East Main Street
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 727-0900
http://www.eastendarts.org

Nassau North Shore Chapter of the Long Island Board of Realtors Hosts Holiday Cocktail/Buffet Party to Benefit The Ronald McDonald House of Long Island

New Hyde Park (September 2007) – The Nassau North Shore Chapter of the Long Island Board of Realtors (LIBOR) is hosting a “Holiday Cocktail and Buffet Party” on Monday, December 10, 2007, 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Woodlands, (Town of Oyster Bay Golf Course) located @ 1 Southwoods Road  in Woodbury to benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Long Island. This festive occasion will feature delicious food, wine, musical entertainment and assorted raffles.

Proceeds raised at the LIBOR event will support the Share-A-Night program at the House, a vital program that helps waive or reduce the room fees for families at the House who are experiencing financial challenges. In addition to an enjoyable evening of social interaction, dancing, food and wine, the event will serve to help many families at the House during a difficult time in their lives.

LIBOR strives to bring good will into the local community in every way possible.  We are excited about raising funds for the Ronald McDonald House of Long Island, an organization that helps so many people at a time when they are most vulnerable. This is our way of reaching out and giving back to people from our own communities and from all over the world. We’re more than just Realtors.

The Long Island Board of Realtors is comprised of more that 2,700 members. The cocktail/holiday party is expected to have realtors, sponsors, business leaders, clients, and customers associated with LIBOR.  Everyone is invited to attend. The cost to attend is $35.00 (prepaid) and $40.00 at the door.  To pre-register you may call Julie Blaker at 516-922-2878, and for further information you may call Linda Petralia 516-677-0030×226 or Debra Parisi 516-677-0030 x228, the Co-Chairs of this event.

The Ronald McDonald House of Long Island is a “home-away-from-home” for families who are caring for seriously ill children undergoing medical treatment in area hospitals.  Located on the campus of Schneider Children’s Hospital, the House accommodates families in a warm and supportive environment. Since opening in 1986, more that 9,000 families from the United States and more than 62 countries around the world have been served. Most families are from Nassau and Suffolk Counties, as well as from the five boroughs of New York City. Thank you in advance for your support and contribution to this worthy cause.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Linda Petralia or Debra Parisi
(516) 677-0030

Stuart Cole - e-PRO    Licensed Associate Broker,
Relocation Specialist, Licensed Buyer Agent
Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty
222A West Jericho Turnpike Syosset, NY 11791
office: 516.677.0030 x215
cell: 516.410.0610 - preferred
Website: www.StuartLCole.Com

Long Island Takes Lead in Alternative Energy Research: AERTC Groundbreaking Set for October 16th

Hicksville, NY – October 10, 2007 – The Advanced Energy Research and Technology Center (AERTC) has announced that a groundbreaking ceremony will be held on Tuesday, October 16th, 2007 beginning at 10:00am with addresses and refreshments at the Charles B. Wang Center on the Stony Brook University campus and then the groundbreaking itself will take place at the AERTC site nearby.

The AERTC is a research facility created to develop alternative energy sources and protect natural resources by exploiting cutting edge technologies, the largest facility of its kind on Long Island. 

The event will begin with addresses by AERTC Co-Chair Robert Catell (Chairman, KeySpan/National Grid USA), AERTC Co-Chair Dr. Shirley Strum Kenny (President, Stony Brook University), State Senator Kenneth LaValle, Kevin S. Law (Chairman, LIPA), Dr. Yacov Shamash (Dean of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences and VP of Economic Development, Stony Brook University) and others TBA. Transportation will then be provided to the AERTC site for the actual groundbreaking, which will include gold shovels and gold hardhats for a photo opportunity.

The schedule will be as follows:

10:00 a.m.        Refreshments and informal networking, Wang Center, Stony Brook University

11:00 a.m.        Keynote, Sponsor and Participant Addresses at Wang Center, Stony Brook University

11:30 a.m.        Transportation provided by several vans to the Groundbreaking Ceremony at the AERTC site

*members of the press are also permitted to take their own cars if they would prefer.

Directions to the Charles B. Wang Center:  LIE to Exit 62 North on Nicolls Road (8.5 miles). Cross over Route 347 and make left at Main Entrance to Stony Brook University on Nicolls Road. Follow entrance roadway to Parking Garage, which is attached to Administration Building. The Wang Center is located directly across from the Administration Building.

Directions to AERTC Building Site: Take LIE (495) to Exit 62 Nicolls Road (97) North.

Drive approximately 8.5 miles to the South entrance of Stony Brook University. This entrance will be on your left.  Turn onto South Drive and follow South Drive, through two traffic lights to the end which will be Stony Brook Road.  At the end, make a right and the construction site will be on your left hand side exactly .3 miles. Follow directions for construction site below.

AERTC Construction Site – Drive up the gravel road and make a right before the new CEWIT building through the chain link gate opening.  Follow the gravel road to the end where the ceremony will be held.

The Advanced Energy Research and Technology Center (AERTC) is a true partnership of academic institutions, research institutions, energy providers and industrial corporations. Its mission is innovative energy research, education and technology deployment with a focus on conservation, renewable energy and nanotechnology applications for new and novel sources of energy. For more info log on to http://www.aertc.org

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MEDIA CONTACTS:

Diana L. Parisi
Media Relations
KeySpan/National Grid USA
516-545-2495

Patrick Calabria
University Media Relations Officer
Stony Brook University
631-632-4965

Bert Cunningham
VP Communications
LIPA
516-719-9839

Rick Eberle
Manager, Public Relations
Todd Shapiro Associates
516-729-6872
 

Billy Joel To Recive Long Island State Park Tenth Annual Master Builder Award

October 10, 2007 (Bethpage, NY) –  The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, and the Foundation for Long Island State Parks, is pleased to announce that noted singer/songwriter/performer, Billy Joel, is the honoree receiving the Long Island State Parks’ Tenth Annual Master Builder Award.  This honor is in recognition for his achievements in the entertainment industry and his efforts to protect Long Island’s historic maritime industries.

Tickets are now on sale for this prestigious, black-tie optional, gala which is being held on October 11, 2007, at Bethpage State Park’s Carlyle on the Green. The cost of a ticket is $500 or $6000 for a table of twelve.

Since Billy Joel joined his first band, The Echoes, (later known as The Lost Souls) in 1963, he has been nominated for and won a total of 50 awards and honors.  This iconic singer/songwriter/performer has won six Grammys, has seen 18 Grammy Nominations, has had 16 albums achieving RIAA Platinum Status, two singles achieving RIAA Platinum Status, and four singles achieving RIAA Gold Status.

Joel has also been honored with 26 other awards and honors including the Town of Huntington in 1991 proclaiming “Billy Joel Park.”  He was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1992 and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1999 by Ray Charles.

Created in 1997, the Master Builder Award recognizes nationally known figures who demonstrate “an uncommon ability to get things done.”  The dinner brings together an elite group of over 300 leaders from the Long Island and New York Corporate and Philanthropic Community.  In addition to Billy Joel, previous recipients include John Kanas, Donald J. Trump, legendary entertainer Bette Midler, Nobel Laureate Dr. James Watson, Ted Turner, Martha Stewart, Charles Dolan, Oleg Cassini, and Olympic Gold Medal Figure Skater, Sarah Hughes.

Proceeds from the annual Master Builder Award Gala will be donated to the Foundation for Long Island State Parks, which enhances parks and activities for park visitors across Long island.  Long Island’s 33 state parks provide 35,000 acres of open space, natural areas and recreational facilities, including 100 miles of shoreline, and welcome more than 20 million visitors each year.  Facilities range from the spectacular beaches in Montauk and Jones Beach to lush gardens at Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park.  In 2002, Bethpage State Park’s Black Course was the first municipal golf course to host the U.S. Open National Championship, which will return to the Black in 2009.

The Master Builder Dinner Gala is hosted by Long Island State Parks and the Foundation for Long Island State Parks. For additional information and to purchase tickets for the Gala, please contact Long Island State Parks at 631-321-3403.

For more information about recreational and cultural opportunities in New York State Parks, please visit our website at www.nysparks.com

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MEDIA CONTACTS:
Rick Eberle
PopCore Entertainment
516-729-6872
rick@popcore.net

RALLYING TO SAVE THE LIVES OF NYC’S ANIMALS THROUGH TEAMWORK AND COMPASSION, ONE ANIMAL AT A TIME

Sonia’s Story: How some of New York’s Finest and a network of animal lovers and veterinarians went above the call of duty to save the life of one lucky cat.

New York, NY – New York Police Detective Steven Litwin never expected he’d fall for an old, sick cat while making an arrest. With the cat’s only guardian facing a long prison sentence and eviction at his apartment, The NYPD’s Detective Litwin knew the pitiful cat he’d discovered there had nowhere to go and no one returning for her.

“There was no way I could just walk away from an innocent little cat who was an unfortunate victim of someone else’s lack of judgment. My job is to protect New Yorkers, all New Yorkers, so that’s exactly what I did.” NYPD Detective Steven Litwin

The detective knew the cat’s age and obviously poor medical condition meant she would likely face euthanasia if taken to a city shelter. Detective Litwin arranged for the cat named Sonia to stay in the empty apartment until he could find a place for her to live. He and his partners promised the building’s owner they would visit daily to feed and care for Sonia on their own time. But knowing Sonia could not stay in the abandoned apartment forever, Detective Litwin contacted the Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals, who agreed to take the old cat in. The only problem was, they had no room for Sonia right away. Despite being allergic to cats, Detective Litwin agreed to foster Sonia in his own home until space became available. The Mayor’s Alliance eventually arranged for Sonia to see veterinarian Dan Lauridia at Murray Hill Animal Hospital in Manhattan where, after examining Sonia, it was determined she was almost completely blind and would need to be referred to see a specialty Ophthalmologist at NYC Veterinary Specialists & Cancer Treatment Center for further treatment.

“When I first saw Sonia, I could not believe the condition she was in. I could tell by examining her she was practically blind in both eyes and that her left eye had to be removed immediately. She was suffering and probably had been for some time.” Dr. Vanessa Kuonen, Ophthalmologist at NYC Veterinary Specialists

Ophthalmologist Dr. Vanessa Kuonen successfully removed Sonia’s left eye, which had been overtaken by a fungal disease. She was later spayed and returned to Murray Hill Animal Hospital where she underwent the final phase of her rehabilitation. After receiving the dental care and microchipping she desperately needed, Sonia will soon be ready for adoption.

Sonia’s story is only one example of what the unique partnership between NYC Veterinary Specialists and the Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals is doing to save the lives of animals in need every day.

“As a result of the critical care the Mayor’s Alliance animals receive every week at NYC Veterinary Specialists, hundreds of animals have been successfully treated and moved toward being adopted into permanent homes. Without this partnership, this would not have been possible.” Jane Hoffman, President and Chair of the Board of Directors of the Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals

For more information about Sonia, NYC Veterinary Specialists, the Mayor’s Animal Alliance or to set-up an interview with any of the people and Veterinarians mentioned above, please contact: Julie Robbins, (646) 981-3342 Julie@fetchingcommunications.com

Opened in the fall, 2006, NYC Veterinary Specialists was founded with the concept of providing a superior level of patient and client care through close cooperation with the family practitioner. In addition to referral appointments, the hospital is open 24 hours a day for case transfers by the family practitioner and after-hours emergencies. NYC Veterinary Specialists serves as an extension of the general practice. Their specialized services include Behavior, Cardiology, Critical Care, Dermatology, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Oncology/Radiation, Ophthalmology, Radiology and Surgery.

NYC Veterinary Specialists is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and is located in Manhattan at 410 W. 55th St. between 9th and 10th Avenues, across the street from the Alvin Ailey Dance Theatre. For further information, please visit www.nyc-vs.com

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NYC Veterinary Specialists
410 West 55th Street
New York, NY 10019
United States

An Evening with Maureen McGovern at the Landmark on Main Street October 12th

Landmark on Main Street is pleased to announce Maureen McGovern will return to the Jeanne Rimsky Theater on October 12th at 8 PM in a special “EVENING WITH MAUREEN MCGOVERN” concert, featuring the great standards of every generation. The performance is sponsored Angela & Scott Jaggar and Janet & Larry Tietz with additional program sponsorship from Harding Real Estate and Wachovia Bank.

McGovern won an Academy Award for her #1 chart-topper “Morning After” and has earned critical acclaim for her Broadway roles which have included “Pirates of Penzance,” “Nine,” and most recently “Little Women, The Musical.” 

Academy Award winner, Maureen McGovernÂ

Tickets are Premium Seats: $50 and Standard Seats $45 with discounts for groups and Friends of Landmark.

Please purchase tickets by calling the box office at 516 767-6444 or by visiting the Landmark on Main Street website at http://www.landmarkonmainstreet.org/.

Landmark on Main Street is a not-for profit community center, located at 232 Main Street in Port Washington, housing the beautiful Jeanne Rimsky Theater. 

Visit http://www.landmarkonmainstreet.org/ for more information.

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Sharon Maier-Kennelly
Executive Director
Landmark on Main Street
232 Main Street, Suite 1
Port Washington, NY  11050
516-767-1384 extension 101
http://www.landmarkonmainstreet.org/

The Long Island String Quartet Draws the Victorian Society of New York to Dowling College

OAKDALE, NY - Dowling College, through a community-minded, two-year partnership with the Long Island String Quartet, presents The Long Island String Quartet in a concert performing Johannes Brahms’ Clarinet Quintet in B minor & Bela Bartok’s Piano Quintet. This performance will take place on Saturday, October 20, 2007 from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. in the Fortunoff Hall Ballroom at Dowling’s historic Rudolph Campus in Oakdale.

The works that will be performed at Dowling College either influenced, were written during the time of, or were influenced by chamber music of the Romantic (or Victorian) era. To compliment the Victorian music of the String Quartet, the Victorian Society of New York is coming to visit the historic campus of Dowling College and enjoy the performance. After a post-concert reception, they will have a tour of Fortunoff Hall to learn of its rich history. Founded in New York City in 1966, the Victorian Society is dedicated to fostering the appreciation and preservation of our nineteenth-century heritage as well as that of the early twentieth century.  Their activities include an active program of free lectures by experts in architecture, decorative arts, fine arts,
landscape, literature, and cultural history.

The String Quartet will feature Rose-Marie Johnson, Violin, Alia Sherbakov, Violin, Boris Deviatov, Viola, Amy Camus, Cello, John Eyre, Guest Clarinetist, and Colette Valentine, Guest Pianist.  Artistic Director, Rose-Marie Johnson, founded The Long Island String Quartet in the fall of 1992. Its performances have been in libraries, colleges, museums, historic sites and vineyards in Nassau and Suffolk counties on Long Island.  The Long Island String Quartet performs an extensive and rich chamber music repertoire from the Baroque to contemporary music with light classics, music by African American and Asian American composers and works composed by women.

This event is free and open to the public and light refreshments will be served.  For additional information, please contact Ron Armanini, Coordinator of Musical Concerts at 631-244-3351.

About Dowling College
Dowling College is an independent, coeducational college that serves more than 6,500 students at its historic Rudolph Campus on the banks of the Connetquot River in Oakdale, NY, and the 105-acre Brookhaven Campus in eastern Long Island and a business center located near the Nassau-Suffolk border in Melville. Dowling offers Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees in several disciplines through its four schools: Arts and Sciences, Aviation, Business, and Education.

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MEDIA CONTACTS:
Kelly Kazemier
Dowling College
Director of Communications
631-244-3318

Annual New York SAMHAIN Witch Festival of Long Island at the Sheraton Hotel in Smithtown Long Island

The annual New York SAMHAIN Witch Festival will be held on October 27, 2007 at the Sheraton Long Island Hotel from 9am to 5pm. This festival features tarot readers, craft venders, bands, workshops, Authors doing book signings, astrology, healers, and actual Rituals as well as much more.  This event is hosted and run by real Witches of the Wiccan Craft, So Fly by for a Spell or a Wiccan Good Time for the Entire Family. 

From 9am to 5pm the entire ballroom will be converted into The Long Island Witch Festival, where the room will be filled with vendors selling all types of witch crafts. Other items such as crystals, crystal balls, and pewter jewelery will be available for sale.

From 2-3pm there will be an actual ritual taking place, hosted by Bonnie Thompson, a 3rd degree Alexandrian High Priestess.

The Sheraton Long Island Hotel is located at 110 Vanderbilt Motor Parkway in Smithtown, NY, 11788.

The event is being held in the hotels grand ballroom.

Prices At The Door Admission
Adults: $ 10.00 dollars each
Children under 12 years of age free with the accompaniment of an adult.

All WorkShops and Entertainment are included with admission fee.

What:
2007 New York SAMHAIN Witch Festival

When:
Saturday, October 27th

Time:
9 a.m.—5:00 p.m.

Place:
Sheraton Long Island Hotel
110 Vanderbilt Motor Parkway
Smithtown, New York 11788
(631) 231-1100
(516) 827-4399

(http://www.witchfestival.com/)

FOR VENDOR INFO:
1-516-827-4399

PARTIAL VENDOR LIST:
http://www.witchfestival.com/p201.htm
 
Sponsored & Hosted by: Bonnie Thompson
Crescent Moongoddess
93 5th Avenue
Hicksville, NY.  11801
516-932-9422

6th Annual STUFF-A-BUS in Bayshore, Long Island

BAYSHORE NY - October 5, 2007 - On Saturday, October 27th, Bay Shore High School students are hoping to fill an entire school bus with nonperishable food donations for the Thanksgiving Drive.

The plan is to park the bus in front of the high school from 12:00pm to 5:00pm and wait for the donations to arrive. All are welcome to donate!  Students hope to fill the bus in order to feed local families in need this holiday season. Students hope that by filling the bus, they will be able to reach more families than ever this year. 

This is the sixth year Bay Shore High School students are holding this event, and Stuff-A-Bus has been a tremendous success in the past.  

What:
6th Annual STUFF-A-BUS

Date:
Saturday, October 27th

Time:
12:00p.m.—5:00p.m.

Place:
Bay Shore High School
155 Third Avenue
Bay Shore, New York 11706

Goal:
To fill the entire school bus with food to help local families in need this Thanksgiving.
Please drop off nonperishable food donations to help with the Thanksgiving Drive. 
All are welcome to donate

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Student Council Advisor
Bay Shore High School

East End Arts Council Fall Art Classes

Riverhead, NY (October 5, 2007) –The East End Arts Council Community School of the Arts pleased to offer classes in oil painting on Wednesdays from 5- 7PM beginning November 7th. Students will be introduced to techniques and tools of the oil painter and will complete a seascape and a landscape by the end of the six-week session.

The School also offers a workshop in the timeless art of bookbinding, where participants will create three books using various binding techniques.  Finished books are perfect for journals, collaging and scrap-booking. The class will be held Saturday, November 17th, from 1 – 4:00 PM.

Or, artists might try classes in the ancient medium of encaustic painting, which was used by Greek artists as long ago as the 5th century BC and by the ancient Egyptians in creating Fayum mummy portraits. This technique utilizes molten wax to achieve a lustrous enamel appearance. Instruction will include historical background, demonstration and guidance in the process to complete a painting.

For more information on the above and a complete listing of classes, call the Community School of the Arts at (631) 369-2171, or visit our web page at www.eastendarts.org.

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MEDIA CONTACTS:
Melissa Elkins Tyte
631-369-2171

Maggie Kritsberg
631-369-2171