18th Annual Community Summit

The Bay Shore-Brightwaters Community Summit will be held on April 19th in the Bay Shore High School large gymnasium at 7:00 p.m. The theme of this year’s Summit is “Embracing Change.” Please, stop by at our table, we are looking forward to see you there.

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April 1, 2012

NASPE SPEAK Out! Day

NASPE SPEAK Out! Day One of the Bay Shore Wellness Alliance members goes to Washington to advocate for Physical Education and Health Education. NASPE members and supporters took to Washington on March 29 to “speak out” for physical education.  Over 70 people participated in the event from 25 states.  Among those who participated were NASPE […]

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March 29, 2012

Second Annual Bunny Hop Walk 3/25/2012

Second Annual Bunny Hop Walk 3/25/2012 at 11 AM In spite of the inclement weather, a good number of parents with their children participated in the 2nd Annual Bunny Hop. In spite of some puddles to overcome as we walked the Shoppers Trail, everyone seemed to be in good spirits, especially as the children gathered […]

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March 25, 2012

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

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

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

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

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

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