Islandia Village Mayor Allan M. Dorman and the village board hosted the fourth annual Craft Fair and Pumpkin Fest, which was attended by more than 1,000 people, on the grounds of Village Hall. As adults went to the Craft Fair and browsed the vendors’ tables displaying beautiful handmade crafts, children took part in the Pumpkin Fest, where they joined in fun activities such as pumpkin painting, a visit through the Haunted Tunnel and a costume parade.
On Saturday, July 12, 2008, the Village of Islandia hosted its 3rd Annual Village of Islandia Bar-B-Que. This year’s theme was “All American” red, white and blue. 629 adults and children attended.
We served hamburgers and hot dogs with all the works. Soda, water and ice cream helped to quench our thirst in the hot sun. Small pools were set up for the little ones while two misters helped to cool off the adults. There were pony rides for the children and our DWI course was set up with over 100 people signed up to participate.
Our resident DJ Robert Gerardi played patriotic songs, along with hits for all ages. The Central Islip Fire Department was on hand to teach the children about the dangers of fire. Everyone was given a patriotic t-shirt and hat, and the children received toys and water pistols to help cool them off.
On Saturday, May 10, 2008, Village of Islandia residents participated in a newly established program that will target the effects of driving while intoxicated (DWI). The program is designed to demonstrate to our young, and not so young adults, how DWI will affect their judgement and driving abilities.
Participants were given the opportunity to experience the effects of impairment by using special goggles. They were asked to walk on a straight line, first without goggles, and then while wearing goggles designed to simulate being intoxicated. They then drove peddle carts, first without the goggles, and then wearing the goggles, to expereince the differences in their judgment and reaction time when driving impaired.
This was organized as an enjoyable event, but also as one that would leave an important mark on the participants. The powerful hands-on interactive tool demonstrated the dangers of impairment. Younger children drove their parent in a two-seater peddle-cart, as older children experienced driving the obstacle course themselves.
Participants who completed the course were given a t-shirt with the “Village of Islandia Educating our Children against DWI” logo and all were given a certificate of achievement.
The Village also thanks members of the Suffolk County Police Department for demonstrating their roll-over vehicle to stress the importance of wearing a seatbelt. The Village also thanks MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving), who spoke about the consequences of driving while impaired.
Based on the program’s success, the Village plans to have it running at all of its events to encourage safe and responsible driving.
Earth day (Tuesday, April 22) was the kickoff for Islandia’s new recycling campaign. In order to increase recycling in the area, the Village of Islandia has distributed new sunshine yellow recycling pails to village residents as part of its new initiative to further encourage recycling.
“Imagine looking down your street on recycling day and seeing all the bright yellow pails out in front of our homes. What a great way to send a message to our children and neighbors that we care and we recycle,” said Allan Dorman, Islandia Village Mayor, in describing the inspiration for the program.
The color of the pails was chosen by the residents of Islandia. Intended to draw attention and encourage recycling, the pails will replace aged green pails many residents currently use.
“Our goal is nothing less than 100% resident participation in our recycling program. We must all do our part to encourage recycling and conserve the environment. We hope that other municipalities will join us in this effort,” said Mayor Dorman.
See the winners of the Village of Islandia Easter Egg Hunt Coloring Contest which took place during the 3rd Annual Easter Egg Hunt.
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