No small potatoes: Bay Shore Launches one of the Region’s Largest Farm to School Projects

Janet Sklar pulled together approximately 45 Long Island school districts to purchase local produce, including B size mini-potatoes. For nearly 15 years, Janet Sklar, a nutritionist with the Bay Shore Union Free School District, has been working to get locally grown produce into Long Island schools. And with the recent purchase of Long Island grown […]

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March 7, 2012
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Healthier Families Program is coming to Bay Shore

A brief history of the ‘Healthier Families Program’ In January of 2008, Janine DiNatale initiated the program for the students of South Country & Gardiner Manor Schools whose BMIs were access of the 96th percentile. She utilized a model employed at Huntington Hospital by Dr. Thomas J. McDonough, its Pediatric Chief. We had a three […]

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January 25, 2012
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BAY SHORE RESIDENT TO RUN 352 MILES FOR BREAST CANCER

Press Release for postponement It is with regret we must inform you that Run It Forward 352 Events scheduled from May 3rd to the 6th have been postponed. RIF 352 is being rescheduled for a future date. An unforeseen problem arose which compelled us to consider taking this action. For those who wish, arrangements have […]

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December 31, 2011
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Polar Bear Walk 1/1/2012

This is last year’s write up… Please read below and join us on 1/1/12 at 11 AM. First Annual Polar Bear Walk There was a wonderful start for the first Bay Shore Wellness Alliance Polar Bear Walk. The weather proved ideal and the 90 to 100 participants displayed a holiday spirit and enthusiasm. There were […]

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December 28, 2011
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Light the Night Sunday Stroll

Last year, “Light the Night” took place on the rain date of December 18, 2010 and it was another incredibly beautiful night. Thousands of lights shimmered along our roadsides and gave us a beautifully peaceful evening to share with our families, neighbors and friends. Please, join the Bay Shore/Brightwaters community and members of the Alliance […]

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November 11, 2011
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Bay Shore Family Fall Festival

Last October, the Bay Shore Wellness Alliance opened up the Bay Shore Community Walking Trails on Main Street in Bay Shore. These trails offer wellness to the community and are free to the public. To celebrate the one year anniversary of the walking trails, we would like to invite you and your organization to join […]

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October 15, 2011
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The Main Event 10/15/2011

The Bay Shore Wellness Alliance would like to THANK all of the elected officials, the chamber of commerce, administrators, board members, parents, teachers, coaches and students for your continued support and participation in the Family Fall Festival and the First Anniversary of the Bay Shore Community Walking Trails. Your help, interest and involvement is always cherished.

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October 15, 2011
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Bay Shore Rotary

On behalf of the Bay Shore Wellness Alliance, We would like to thank the Bay Shore Rotary for their continues support of the Bay Shore Wellness Alliance. Your donation of $1,500 was tremendous! We appreciate your dedication, time and effort of making Bay Shore community a great place to live.

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September 8, 2011
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Sunday Strolls

We are here every Sunday. Come and join our walking group with your significant other, family and friends. Shop, learn about Historic Bay Shore and walk to Great South Bay , you will enjoy the view… It’s a great way to stay active and appreciate downtown Bay Shore.

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September 1, 2011
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