Tuesday, May 15, 2012
B-BP High School art teacher recalls Billy Schettino's love of art, music and doing good by others.
As you step into the Blue Point home of Jo Ann and Luigi Schettino, one of the first things that catches the eye is a vibrant portrait of their son, Billy, who died March 14 after he was hit by a sheriff’s car on the LIE while awaiting help following a hit-and-run accident. The painting, which hangs next to the front door in the family's living room, was created by Bayport-Blue Point art teacher Ronald Brandt, who said he was inspired by the teen’s love of art and was born out of a class lesson Brandt began a week after Schettino’s death. Schettino, an 18-year-old Bayport Blue Point graduate, had been an art student of Brandt’s in his first year of teaching at the high school several years ago and had taken drawing and painting classes. “…
High school drama club puts on its 34th annual performance of student plays.
Mark the calendar: The Sayville High School Drama Club, the Sayville Players, will take to the stage Friday and Saturday nights for the 34th annual production of student directed one-act plays. This year's roster of 13 plays directed by 16 senior directors includes: “Doorbells and Cowbells” directed by Kailey Schnurman “All’s Well That Ends” written and directed by Cassie D’Agostino assisted by Cassie Carl “Romeo & Juliet: A Character Test” directed by Qxiara Tomasetti “Stewart Gets His Picture Taken” directed by Melanie Anderson “The Nightman Cometh” directed by Miles Whittaker “Check, Please!” directed by Alyssa Coia “The Roommate Game & Princess Consuela” directed by Kiera Muscara “Bridesmaids: the One Act” directed by Derek Hartnett …
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Friday, May 11, 2012
New local vet hospital to open soon and Visual Arts Showcase happening this weekend.
It looks like the new animal hospital and care center is nearly ready to open its doors on Montauk Highway in Sayville. There also seems to be a new ‘pet animal clinic’ at the corner of Gillette Avenue and Montauk in Bayport these days. Does that mean more people have more pets these days or are just taking better care of pets one has to wonder. The recent newsletter of the Sayville Chamber of Commerce was jammed packed with great news. According to the newsletter Sayville Running Company store co-owner Brendan Barrett finished in the top 13 of this past week's LI Marathon. The Long Island Maritime Museum sent Patch an update this week on the annual ‘Pirate Festive Aaarghhhives’ slated to be held June 16 and 17. Let Patch save you time. …
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Spring brings the baseball playing fields alive in Sayville.
In a priceless photographic moment, photographer Emma Prokesch captures a young ball player, her younger brother, on the playing field this past weekend.
Sunday, May 6, 2012
Get a jump on the week with this planner.
It's a busy time of year with school events, local charity events and with less than two weeks before school budget vote and elections. Here's a handy guide to make sure you don't miss anything. Greater Sayville Chamber's 3rd Annual Golf Classic 11:00 am 458 Lakeland Ave, Sayville Patch and LI Blood Services Blood Drive 3:30 pm Artspace Patchogue, 20 Terry St, Patchogue SONS OF ITALY MEETING & CULTURE NIGHT 7:00 pm 39 Montauk Hwy, Blue Point OPEN HOUSE: Montessori Toddle & Preschool School 7:00 pm 301 Bernice Dr, Bayport Outdoor Spring Planter 7:00 pm Bayport-Blue Point Public Library, 203 Blue Point Ave Quiz Night at the Sage Cafe 7:30 pm 4 Montauk Hwy, Blue Point Sayville Middle School Spring Concert II 7:30 pm Sayville …
Saturday, May 5, 2012
It was a busy week all around town so here's a quick way to get caught up.
In case, for some unimaginable reason, you didn't visit Patch everyday and missed a day of news and stories, here is the catch-up guide to get you caught up. BBP Speeds Up School Superintendent Search Strategy District aims to hire new leader during next school year and interim interviews start Monday. Robbery at Blue Point Dunkin Donuts Ends in Eastport Crash The Dunkin Donuts store on Montauk Highway, Blue Point was hit by robbers Thursday evening. Readers' Choice Winner: Cafe Joelle Top Mother's Day Brunch Spot The Sayville restaurant grabbed first place by a slight vote margin. Sayville Student Council Charity Work Reaps Rewards Service-learning project merits a surprising second accolade. A Unique UFO is Spotted in Sayville Student's …
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Patch highlights an extraordinary photograph.
It's not that common to see a rainbow and it's all about timing as this beautiful photo submitted by Danielle Golden Giglio illustrates.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Event featured works of young artists from 10 local high schools.
There was award-winning work everywhere you looked this weekend at the BAFFA Student Invitational Art Exhibit held this weekend at the Gillette House in Sayville. Ribbons adorned top finishers in a slew of different artistic categories and many students from both Bayport-Blue Point and Sayville took first, second, third and honorable mention awards. Kayla MacFarlane, of Sayville, was given the Jacqueline C. Palmer Award for photography.
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Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Sayville freshman Kayla Stockert moves onto second round in talent show competition.
Sayville teenager Kayla Stockert is advancing to the second round of competition in the MSG Varsity Talent Show after her initial performance in round one pulled in a winning number of votes. "As I was sitting and waiting to hear the result, I was so nervous that I felt my legs shaking," said the teen. "When I finally heard my name announced, I couldn't believe it and started yelling, screaming and celebrating with 20 of my friends and family. The overall MSG Varsity Talent Show experience is one of the coolest things I have ever been a part of," said the high school freshman. The MSG Varsity’s Talent Show is a weekly series featuring the most talented high school acts in the tri-state area. Stockert, who sang the Nora Jones ballad “Don’t …
Monday, April 30, 2012
The weekend event drew children, parents and shoppers to park events and store sales.
The Sayville Chamber of Commerce's Spring Fest event this Saturday offered something for everyone: music by the local middle school choir, awards for student artistict endeavors, sporting clinics for budding volleyball and baseball players and a glorious day to walk Main Street and enjoy all the shops Sayville has to offer. Patch spent a few hours checking out the activities and events.
allison berry
10:00 pm on Wednesday, May 9, 2012
I love the photographer, the baseball player and their Mom and Dad......but how can you not adore them??? more ›