It was on the evening of this day fourteen years ago that the newly constructed 500 square foot Wellness Center in the Bay Shore Middle School was dedicated in honor of Gene Schmidt, the late Superintendent of the Bay School District. Dr. Schmidt had passed away earlier in the year after a protracted battle with […]
Read More Gene Schmidt Wellness Center celebrates its 14th anniversary!
SpruceUp is (4/28/2012) an annul community involvement day for the Bay Shore-Brightwaters community. Spearheaded by the Summit Council and the Bay Shore Beautification Society, our goal is to enhance our neighborhoods and business districts by getting everyone to work together! Please, stop by at the trails’ starting point, we are looking forward to see you there.
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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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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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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 […]
Read More Second Annual Bunny Hop Walk 3/25/2012
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 […]
Read More No small potatoes: Bay Shore Launches one of the Region’s Largest Farm to School Projects
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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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 […]
Read More BAY SHORE RESIDENT TO RUN 352 MILES FOR BREAST CANCERThis 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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