(announcement from State Senator Kenneth LaValle’s office)

“Taxpayers, education leaders, community organizations, labor leaders, business groups and many others will join with Long Island’s Senate Majority Delegation to oppose Governor Spitzers cuts in education aid to Long Island School Districts. Hundreds from throughout Long Island are expected to attend the rally to call for an increase in funding to Long Island’s education aid.”

Who: Long Island Senate Majority Delegation, taxpayers, educators, students, business leaders, labor leaders and many others

Where: Allen Park, Motor Avenue, Farmingdale

When: 12:00 noon – 1:00pm, Saturday March 1

Directions: Rte 110 to Rte 109 West. Make left on Main Street. Cross railroad tracks. Make right on Motor Ave. Allen Park on right.

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(Announcement from Eric Izzo)

“Long Island Blood Services has informed me that the need for blood and/or platlet donors is at emergency levels!

We all know the importance of available blood to save lives of others in need. One of us could at any time be on the recieving end of this need.

Today, Friday, February 29, 3:30-9:00pm
Depot Lane, Cutchogue

For more info or to schedule an appt time to donate please call me at 734-2850.

Feb 29 is leap year. Lets all make the most of our “Extra Day!” Help save a life! Please.

Thanks,
Eric Izzo

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Jeni Columbo’s March installment of In The Kitchen with Jeni, called “St. Patty’s A Harbinger of Spring,” is now online!

Please visit the North Fork Family Cuisine page.

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Cornell Cooperative Extension has an upcoming marriage workshop called “Together and Loving It.” It’s a six-session workshop to be held March 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9 and 16, 7:00pm – 9:00pm.

“This series is designed to help couples build their relationship skills. The goal is to improve couple communication, including love languages, provide guidelines for handling family finances, address anger issues and conflict resolution, discuss the role of in-laws, extended family, and other factors that influence the couple relationship. The last session will focus on parenting together with an emphasis on discipline and guidance. Couples are expected to attend all sessions.”
Educators: Nancy Olsen-Harbich and Tim Jahn
No fee
To register, call Laura Wells at 727-7850, ext 340.

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St. Patrick’s Day parades have been added to the Calendar of Events.

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Atlantis Marine World is sponsoring its Chief Operations Officer, Bob Pospischil, on his summit of Mount Everest. The 59-year-old Nesconset resident and former US Marine Fighter Pilot and Top Gun Instructor will be gone for nine weeks as he leaves Long Island to climb Mt. Everest.

“I have been interested in climbing for many years and three years ago, I finally stepped off the edge and just did it,” explains Pospischil. “What makes this climb especially thrilling is that, through all my research, it appears I am the first Long Islander to attempt the climb!”

In 2005, Pospischil reached the summit of Mt. Rainer, in Washington state. This was followed by climbs of Mt. Cayambe (South America), Mt. Cotopaxi (South America), Mt. Elbrus (Europe), Mt. Aconcagua (South America), and Mt. Cho Oyu (Himalayas). These experiences, in addition to a vigorous training schedule, have now prepared him for the ultimate challenge, the Mt. Everest expedition.

“I believe that my age has nothing to do with my abilities,” Pospischil says. “With this expedition to Mt. Everest, I hope to show people that no obstacle can keep them from realizing their own goals.”

Pospischil is hoping that his attempt will also help others. He is working with the Islandia-based Contractors for Kids non-profit to raise awareness and money for its mission, which is to assist children and their families overcome obstacles that have impacted their lives through sickness, injury, or death.

Starting March 27, people can visit http://www.rmiguides.com/himalaya/everest-trek.html and follow Pospischil’s daily journey in photos as he summits Mt. Everest.

For information about Contractors for Kids, please visit http://www.contractorsforkids.org.

Photo: Atlantis Marine World’s COO, Bob Pospischil, on Mt. Cho Oyu’s 180-foot ice cliff at 22,500 feet.

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The 2008 Relay for Life is under way. For more info about how to get involved, please visit the Community Bulletin page.

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Sign-ups for the Peconic Panthers will be held Saturday, March 1, 3:30 to 5:30pm and Sunday, March 2, 1:00 to 3:00pm.

Open to Southold township youths ages 7-12 years.

Peconic Panthers have been affiliated with Suffolk County Police Athletic League (PAL) for the past 21 years.

No tryouts and new players are welcome. Practices start on Saturday, July 26th at 10am at Tasker Fields in Peconic and will be held on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.

Registration fee: $150 (includes equipment, uniform, and game jersey).

For more information, contact Mark Mellas at 765-5243.

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Hair Experience hair salon in Mattituck (Main Road across from Waldbaums shopping center) has announced a Hope For A Cure Cut-a-Thon to raise money for “A Dream Is A Wish” Relay for Life team in Southold.

The event will take place on Saturday March 1 from noon to 4:00pm. Haircuts are $35 for adults and $25 for students. Free cuts for anyone who donates at least 10 inches to Locks for Love.

Refreshments, giveaways, and 50/50 raffle, too.

No appointments, first come, first serve. For more info call 298-4575.

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The East End Women’s Network has announced that the 2008 Woman of the Year is Susan Barry Roden.

Susan Barry Roden, a resident of Water Mill, NY, is an advocate for breast cancer research and services in the east end of Long Island. She is the Community Outreach Coordinator of the Breast Center at the Southampton Hospital, as well as the Executive Director of the South Fork Breast Health Coalition.

Fifteen years ago, at the time of Susan’s breast cancer diagnosis, there were no support services for patients and their families. Susan found herself battling cancer without any services focused on healing the psychological and emotional aspects of breast cancer. In addition, education on breast cancer prevention measures was in demand in a region with one of the highest incidences of breast cancer in New York State.

Susan promised that once she was healthy again no other woman from Manorville to Montauk would ever endure breast cancer alone.

The cost of the upcoming Gala Awards Dinner is $55. For more info, visit the East End Women’s Network web site.

The East End Women’s Network was founded in 1982 to bring together women of diverse accomplishment and experience, directing women into policy-making positions through the dissemination and sharing of career opportunities; to educate members and the public on issues affecting women on the East End; and to promote the interests, conditions and positions of women in science, business, industry, labor, government, the arts, education and public service.

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