Defensive Driving in Spanish

Representatives of Empire Safety Council present this class which qualifies motorists for a reduction in insurance premiums. Class size is limited.

Registration is required, beginning on Wednesday, September 1, with a check or money order made out to Empire Safety Council for $28.00. Open to all.


Los representantes del Empire Safety Council presentan esta clase que califique a los motoristas para una reducción en primas de seguro. El tamaño de la clase es limitado.

El registro se requiere, comenzando el miércoles 1 de septiembre, con un cheque o giro postal a nombre del Empire Safety Council para $28.00. Abierto a todos.

Backpacks for Back to School Drive

The Family Service League will hold its annual "Backpacks for Back to School" drive on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, supplying local underprivileged children with backpacks filled with school supplies.

This will take place at the Olsten Family Center on:

■Wednesday, Aug. 25, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
■Thursday, Aug. 26, 1:30 to 7:30 p.m.
■Friday, Aug. 27, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The backpacks are filled with school supplies for the up-coming school year and will be distributed to local low-income families struggling with financial hardship. All of the items were either donated or purchased with funding provided by Bethpage Federal Credit Union, New York Community Bank, Capital One Bank, National Grid, and many other corporations, civic and community groups, and individuals. More than 2,000 children will receive the school supplies they need to begin school prepared, confident, and ready to learn.

Stand Up For The Homeless Clothing & Donation Drive

The County Executive is pleased to announce a clothing and donation drive in preparation for the
3'd Annual "Stand Up for the Homeless" event to be held August 4, 2010. You are encouraged to donate gently used clothing for men, women, and children of all ages and sizes. All donations are
welcome and particular items of need include baby and toddler clothes, children's shoes, socks,
and clothing, as well as winter-appropriate garments for both adults and children.
For your convenience, clothing donation bins will be designated in the following four locations
(you may direct individual location inquiries to the contact listed below for each site):

1. H. Lee Dennison Building Plaza, 100 Veterans Memorial Highway, Hauppauge (contact:
Jen Freeman, 853-4000)
2. Department of Social Services, Mary Gordon Building, 3085 Veterans Highway,
Ronkonkoma (contact: Linda O'Donohoe, 854-9748)
3. Department of Public Works Lobby, Building CIO, 393 Yaphank Avenue, Yaphank
(contact: Marge Ryan, 852-4092)
4. Civil Service, North County Complex, Building 158, Hauppauge (contact: Judi White,
853-4576)

In addition to the clothing drive, items of need for the event include diapers, baby formula and
school supplies. If you would like to donate any of these items, please contact Jennifer Freeman
directly at 631-853-4000 or jennifer.freeman@suffolkcountyny.gov to make arrangements. All
additional inquiries regarding donations (being accepted through the end of July) may also be
directed to Jennifer.

Summer Regristration

July 1, 2010 begins Summer program registration.

Spaces still available for the following programs:

Introduction to Google Apps HSA078

All About Facebook HSA079

Sizzling Summer Salads HSA080

Let's Do Lunch HSA081

Working With Your Digital Photos 1 HSA042

Working With Your Digital Photos 2 HSA042

Your Computer the Possibilities HSA505

Town of Huntington First-Time Homebuyers Lottery

Goal of the project is to make the "All American Dream" of home ownership a reality for a Huntington resident wishing to purchase a home in the Township of Huntington. Applications are available in the hallway of the Huntington Library Station Branch. Any questions contact Huntington Community Development Agency (631) 351-2881

All applications must be post marked by June 18, 2010

May & June 2010 Program Registration

Time for May & June Program Registration. It begins Monday May 3, 2010!!! Click here to register online.

Gospel Health Fest

Showcasing our County’s finest Gospel choirs,
dance ministries, and groups. It will, also, feature health
testimonials, education, and screenings.
This event is free and open to the public.
Refreshments will be served.

DATE: Saturday, April 24, 2010
TIME: 3:30 to 7:30 pm
PLACE: Bay Shore High School Auditorium
155 3rd Ave. Bay Shore, NY 11706
Seating is limited. Registration is required.
For more information call: (631)853-5078 or (631) 968-3000
or visit www.suffolkcountyny.gov - In the Spotlight