26 LONGISLANDPRESS.COM • MAY 2021
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‘DO THIS’ FOR A CAUSE BEST BUDDIES FRIENDSHIP
WALK
The leading walk in the country which
supports people with intellectual and developmental
disabilities will host its first
ever hybrid friendship walk, where you
can participate virtually and in person.
Teams will be able to pick up T-shirts,
take photos, and do a quick walk outside
between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Livestreams
will be set up so that everyone can be
included. Virtual awards ceremony
and after party will be live via Zoom.
451 Unqua Rd., Massapequa Park. bestbuddiesfriendshipwalk.
org/longisland
Free. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. May 1.
NATIVE PLANT SALE
The 4th annual native plant sale will include
a large variety of beautiful plants
available for sale. Support wildlife and a
great cause with proceeds going to North
Shore Audubon Society and Friends of
Garvies Point Museum. 50 Barry Dr.,
Glen Cove. garviespointmuseum.com/
$3-$5. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 1.
BABY SHOWER FOR WILDLIFE
Nature and animal lovers are invited
to celebrate the spring with beautiful
flowers and baby animals. Spring is the
busy season, as hundreds of young wild
animals will rely on our lifesaving efforts.
Give the nourishment and medical care to
squirrels, bunnies, ducklings, and more,
so they will thrive. which they will need
to thrive. Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62
Eckernkamp Dr., Smithtown. sweetbriarnc.
org $5-$10. 1 p.m.-3 p.m. May 2.
YMCA AT GLEN COVE 5K – 4TH
ANNUAL RUN/WALK
The 4th Annual Run For A Cause will be
virtual this year. Choose your distance,
use a timer or GPS, take your run and
don’t forget to update your time online!
All five races will benefit YMCA of Long
Island’s COVID-19 response fund. events.
elitefeats.com/ymca $5-$25. May 8-16.
NIS GOLF OUTING
The beautiful Port Jefferson Country Club
is hosting a day of golf plus great meals and
raffles to benefit New Interdisciplinary
School’s programs for children with and
without disabilities. All sponsors will receive
recognition on the course, at dinner,
in the program and on social media. This
event will honor Charles Meadows. 44
Fairway Dr., Port Jefferson. events.longisland.
com/nis-golf-outing5.html $325. 9:30
a.m.- 8 p.m. May 24.
SSCM FAMILY 5K FUN RUN
While practicing social distancing policies,
Saints Cyril and Methodius Roman
Catholic Church will hold its annual
5K fun run. Stay active, motivated, and
healthy while participating in the programs
offered by SSCM. An option will
also be given to participants to upload
their times online as well. Awards will
be given at the end of the event. Proceeds
will go to people in need, education, and
youth programs for the community. SS
Cyril and Methodius Church, 125 Half
Hollow Rd., Deer Park. vancoevents.
com/us/events/landing?eid=7461& $25-
$175. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. May 29.
-Compiled by Terrell Bush
Buy plants for charity this month.
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