By:Robert Remier
Healthy meals for children
Child Care Council of Nassau, Inc. announced the continued sponsorship of the Child and Adult Care Food Program through the New York State Department of Health, to family and child-care providers. The program is designed to ensure that nutritious meals and snacks are served in child-care homes and to provide education, oversight and reimbursement to child-care providers.
"All research indicates that children who receive proper nutrition in their formative years build a foundation for a healthier life and are better learners. Program staff work very closely with family and group-family child-care providers, assisting them in learning about healthy eating habits and, more importantly, how to instill these habits in the children they care for in their homes," states Linda Showell, CACFP coordinator at Council.
If you are a child-care provider who would like to be a part of this food program, or if you are a parent interested in finding out about child-care providers enrolled in CACFP, please contact Linda Showell at (516) 358-9250, ext. 27.
Check-Out-Hunger
Check-Out-Hunger is a unique partnership between Long Island Cares, supermarkets, shoppers and volunteers. This program generates additional funding in support of the more than 350,000 hungry people on Long Island. Participating supermarkets and convenience stores will offer $1, $2 and $5 coupons to shoppers for redemption. Set up begins Sept. 14. Volunteers are needed to set up and maintain supplies in their own local stores. Hours are flexible and requires at least a half-hour per week. If interested, contact Kathy at (631) 435-1489.
Volunteers needed for Special Olympics
More than 700 New York Special Olympics athletes and coaches will participate in the 2001 Fall Classic on Saturday, Sept. 22 at Cantiague Park in Hicksville. Athletes will compete in soccer, softball, golf and cross-country running. Festivities begin at 9:30 a.m. with opening ceremonies and the lighting of the Olympic Cauldron.
Competition in all four sports begin at 11:00 a.m. Along with the traditional Olympic pageantry, there will be an Olympic Village where athletes, volunteers and spectators can enjoy various games and activities. For more information on the 2001 Fall Classic, call Director of Programs Melissa Gross at (212) 661-3963.
Fight against breast & prostate cancer
Chase Manhattan Bank has been a fundraising supporter of the American Cancer Society for the past five years. This year, Chase has continued their commitment by supporting the American Cancer Society's breast & prostate cancer research, education, advocacy and patient services programs by participating in the Pink Ribbon Campaign.
Chase will be selling paper "hangers" to raise cancer awareness and funds for the fight against breast and prostate cancer. The hanger can be purchased at a local Chase Manhattan Bank and will be hung in the bank to show how many people on Long Island and Queens have joined in the fight against these diseases. The pink ribbon stands as a symbol and reminder for breast cancer awareness and early detection.
Interested Long Islanders can participate in the Pink Ribbon Campaign through Aug. 31. Visit any one of the Chase Manhattan Bank branches throughout Long Island. For additional information or to find out how you can become involved with the American Cancer Society, call 1-800-ACS-2345 or visit the Website at www.cancer.org.
Breast cancer awareness at Shea Stadium
Enjoy an evening of baseball while raising awareness and support for breast health education on Thursday, Aug. 23, 7:10 p.m. Tickets to see the Mets vs. Rockies are $12 and $23 with a portion of ticket sales being donated to The Maurer Foundation for Breast Health Education. For more information, call 1-800-853-LEARN.
Golf and tennis outing
Support local charities and attend the "From Our Hearts" Golf and Tennis Outing on Monday, Aug. 27 at the North Shore Country Club in Glenwood Landing. Your participation will help children and adults living with cystic fibrosis, children who have been abused and neglected, hungry Long Islanders and people struggling with physical disabilities. For more information, call (516) 872-3300.
Other activities and meetings
Stony Brook Walk for Beauty to benefit the fight against breast cancer at Stony Brook University Hospital takes place on Sunday, Sept. 30. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. For more information, call (631) 444-7880....Breast Cancer Help Annual Gala will be held on Thursday, Oct. 4, beginning at 7 p.m. at Villa Lombardi's in Holbrook. Tickets are $75. The funds will go toward providing the newest in advanced technology to treat cancer patients from across Long Island. For more information, call (631) 661-7223...10th Anniversary of the Women of Distinction Awards takes place on Thursday, Oct. 4. The awards were created to recognize and honor women who have made a difference on Long Island through their professional and/or personal lives. For reservations and information, call (516) 496-2107...3rd Annual Maureen DePalma Walk Against Breast Cancer is being sponsored by Our Lady of Perpetual Help Life Teen at Fireman's Memorial Park in Lindenhurst, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. A $20 donation will benefit Breast Cancer Help and Our Lady of Perpetual Help Life Teen. For more information, call (631) 956-0938. Rain date is Sept. 30.
