Carol M Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund, Inc. and supporters have been invited by the Southampton Jewel Savanna’s to their Guest Chef Series.

On Thursday, February 9, 2012, The Carol M Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund, focused on finding a cure and raising awareness about the importance of early and regularly scheduled examinations for both men and women will be participating in Savanna’s of Southamptons Guest Chef Series. The series is the brainchild of Johndavid Hensley renown chef in the restaurant’s efforts to support the community by donating all receipts from the nights Guest Chef Inspired Signature dish to the charity being
featured. On this night, guest chef’s and co-owners at Christopher/Thomas Catering, Tom Fabbri and Chris Konstantinidis have collaborated with fellow Guest Chef’s Dr. Brian O’Hea, Dr. Joseph DeBellis and Fran Ericsson to create a signature dish for all to enjoy . The entire menu will also be offered to dining guests.

In support of the charity several business owners have come to participate in this event among them are: Brian Cohen from Strategies of Success, The Atlantis Long Island Aquarium, Jennifer Tripodi from Just Sweets, Fran Ericsson from Citibank, Dr. Brian O’Hea from Stony Brook University Medical Center, Dr. Joseph DeBellis, Karin Caro and the team at Blu Chip Marketing, and Donna Drake host of “Live It Up!” TV show which will be providing red carpet coverage and interviews.

For reservations on February 9th call 631-283-0202. Savanna’s is located at 268 Elm Street, Southampton, NY 11968.

Carol M Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund, Inc.

Carol Baldwin is a crusader. After being diagnosed in 1990 she was determined to beat breast cancer. Once she received a clean slate from her doctors, she made it her goal to help other women that were fighting against the disease. At the time, early detection of breast cancer had gained momentum. Carol felt it was time to move to the next step – to find a cure. That is why the mission of the Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund is to support medical research, and her slogan is,

Together we will find a cure

Tom Fabbri is an avid adventurer, pilot and co-owners at Christopher/Thomas Catering, with Chris Konstantinidis, Special guest includes Donna Drake and her TV Show Live It UP.the show airs on WLNY-TV/CBS 10 Fridays at 6 am. The website is liveituptvshow.com,.Brian Cohen’s Strategies of Success-
blogtalkradio.com/strategiesofsuccess

Photographed: Johndavid Hensley

Long Islands Classic Rock, 103.9 RCN has been rocking Suffolk County for over 40 years and helping organizations all over Long Island since the beginning. This holiday season is no exception as we launch our first-ever, 24 hour “Request – A – Thon” to benefit Angela’s House. Angela’s House assists families on Long Island, caring for medically frail children living at home with their parents or in special homes that offer 24 hour nursing support.

Beginning Thursday December 22^nd at 10am and running until Friday December 23^rd, RCN personalities Bill Powers and Orlando will broadcast LIVE for 24 hours taking song requests from listeners in exchange for a donation. It could be any song from any genre of music to raise money and awareness for Angela’s House. Along the way, there will be special guests performing live in studio as well as calling in from around the country. Special memorabilia will be available via auction from music and sports stars as well as other great items donated from merchants throughout Suffolk County.

Angela’s House is a 501 C3 non-profit organization that assists families caring for children with special health care needs that are medically fragile, chronically ill or suffering from a life threatening illness. We assist families caring for their children at home and for children that can no longer live at home we have Angela’s House. This agency was founded by the Policastro family 20 years ago following the tragic crisis they lived with their daughter Angela. This parent based origin has become the approach and philosophy they apply to each family they assist.

The mission of Angela’s House: To identify families caring for their children who may have a severe disability or medical condition so that we may help obtain supportive services to improve the quality of life for the children and their family

RCN Midday host Bill Powers and his family are intimately connected with Angela’s House when caring for daughter Katelyn.

Says Bill…”We came across Angela’s House by chance when my sister, who is a teacher was talking to another parent and told them a little about what was happening…At the time we were wrapping up a 31 day stay at Children’s Hospital in Philadelphia following another surgery, when the parent said “Let me give Bob Policastro from Angela’s House a call”…Within days, Bob was in touch with my wife and he got the ball rolling to help us receive services we desperately needed…We did not know Bob or what Angela’s House did…But we would have been lost and bankrupt without him. My hope from this event is not only to raise money to help Angela’s House help fellow Long Islanders, but to get the word out about the great work they do. That way families with medically fragile children have that one less burden that my wife and I had…The feeling of isolation with nobody to turn to…”

WRCN has always been very active in doing everything possible to help worthwhile causes in Suffolk County – Bill adds; “With the state of radio today, its almost impossible to have a radio station owner give total control of the airwaves to two idiots for 24 hours…But JVC Broadcasting is always looking to help the community and are supporting Orlando and I as we do pretty much whatever we legally want…”

In addition to playing ANYTHING listeners who donate want to hear, Bill and Orlando will have plenty of great items to auction off as well as plenty of special and surprise guests dropping in to lend their support.

For more information on the Request-A-Thon listen to WRCN 103.9 or visit their website at www.wrcn.com.

To find out more about Angela’s House – please visit their website at http://www.angelashouse.org/

Gone Too Soon-SpotonLI Photojournalist Edward Andrew Snyder

by Christine Gerani-Editor

About a month ago, I received an email from a fellow named Drew who was interested in working as an intern for SpotonLI. He just finished his service with the US Air Force.  I met with Drew soon after. He was shy but so pleasant. We talked about the countries that we visited and how he took photographs for the The Air Force.  Edward Andrew Snyder was a gifted photographer. He joined me on a shoot recently for YummyLI and was a true pleasure to work with. I came home after the shoot and said to my husband “Drew is my little star”.

Drew told me that he was going to see Jim Breuer at a show in Westbury. I asked him if he would like to interview him. He was thrilled. He got to interview one of his favorite comedians. The hard worker, Drew transcribed the interview flawlessly within an hour. It was incredible, he was so thankful  and happy.   The publicist for Jim spoke again with Drew and they set up an interview together with Original Pussycat Doll Kaya Jones.  He was proud of his work as he should have been because the interview came out great.  He wrote three other reviews and you can really see his talent for photography here.

Sadly on December 12th, Drew left this earth.  He was only 24 years old.  To his loved ones, we are so sorry for your loss and may God give you the comfort that you need during this difficult time. I am so grateful to have had Drew in my life, even though it was for a short time, he touched my heart and all of the readers of SpotonLI.

My little star, is now a shining star…We’ll never forget who you are…little star. Rest in Peace Drew.

(BOHEMIA, NY) – As part of on-going drive to honor veterans, Korte Travel and Irish Times Pub and Restaurant enthusiastically invite the community to come out, have a couple of drinks, and eat some good food for a great cause at their event, “Voyage for Vets” on November 17^th.

All members of the local community are invited to attend for drinks and dinner, which will have a fixed menu price of $55.  This low-key gathering will be held at Irish Times in Holbrook from 6 to 9 PM.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to an all-inclusive cruise deal to Bermuda for October 2012. Inside cabins will be starting at $619 + fees and taxes. Deposits will accepted that night via credit card. Cabins can also be booked before the affair through Korte Travel at www.kortetravel.com or calling 631.893.4232.

The public is encouraged to attend the occasion, whether a veteran or not. The proceeds from the dinner and the cruise will be donated in support of the Hopes for Heroes Foundation, as well as a portion to be donated to the Corporal Jared Kremm Memorial Foundation, Inc.

Korte Travel, Cruise Planners AMEX, Irish Times Pub and Restaurant, and Blu Chip Marketing are organizing this event.

For more information, please contact Blu Chip Marketing at 631.337.1603

The George Martin Group Graces the Cover of YummyLI

From the pages of YummyLI.com, sister site to SpotonLI.com and Spooters.com

Welcome to the first issue of YummyLI. YummyLI is our hi-end foodie site and a sister site to Long Island’s popular SpotonLI.com.  SpotonLI.com has interviewed Celebrities such as Johnnie Mathis, Burt Young, Constantine Maroulis, Debbie Reynolds, Hell’s Kitchen Chef Heather West, Chef Marc Anthony Bynum of Food Network’s Chopped and countless others in the Food, Film and Music Arts. YummyLI in association with SpotonLI and our new Daily Deal Site Spooters is pleased to dedicate our first issue to the highly reviewed, locally regarded and most excellent George Martin Group.

Established in 1989, the George Martin Group has focused on creating unique restaurant experiences that are on the cutting edge, delivering artful, ambitious cuisine.
George Martin Group, a multi-concept restaurant group, owns and operates four restaurants on the south shore of Nassau County. The flagship restaurant, George Martin the Original, an award winning American Bistro, is located in Rockville Centre. Grillfire, a popular priced, casual, upscale American grill featuring an eclectic variety of steaks, chops, seafood, salads and burgers, currently has three locations – Merrick, Rockville Centre and Long Beach.
The George Martin Group recently opened Strip Steak, located in Great River, NY in Suffolk County. Strip Steak appeals to those discerning diners who appreciate a true upscale steakhouse experience.

Visit their website at www.GeorgeMartinGroup.com

Between October 17th and November 17^th, Spooters Spot-on Deals will feature a $50 Voucher for only $25. Join our mailing list at Spooters.com to find out when each deal is running or click on the widget to the right of this page.  For more YummyLI updates like our Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/Spooters.

To be included in either YummyLI.com or Spooters.com,  Contact: Christine Gerani at Christine.Gerani@SpotonLI.com

Great Local Long Island Deals always at least 50% off!

(RONKONKOMA, NY) Monday October 3:  Spooters Spot On Deals, the new local deal site for Long Island is proud to announce a partnership with the radio stations of JVC Broadcasting which makes Spooters the Official Local Deal Site for all four JVC properties.

JVC Broadcasting now will offer these great deals to their wide audience through their individual stations websites and social media platforms.  For business owners, this offers a unique opportunity to present their business to new customers!  The stations are excited to team up with Spooters Spot On Deals!

The stations promote the offer to listeners and friends to expose the offer to a vast audience. The site sells pre-paid vouchers, and collects payment in advance.  It’s a no-brainer marketing activity and free to try. In addition to the radio promotion, it’s a great way to attract new customers, generate buzz, and leverage social networking like Facebook and Twitter. Once an offer is distributed among targeted advertising networks, listeners and customers share the deal by sending it to their friends, and so on…When they “buy” they receive a voucher good at the participating business. There is no cost to the business other than the agreement to honor the discount. Since customers purchase vouchers, Spooters charges customers upfront and can pay businesses in advance!

Charlie Lombardo, VP of Programming for JVC Broadcasting says “Long Island businesses can now boost revenue, attract new customers, and build a huge fan base – all with JVC Broadcasting and Spooters!”

About JVC Broadcasting:

JVC Broadcasting is Long Island’s largest, independently owned and locally operated radio broadcast company.  Run by Long Islanders for Long Islanders, JVC’s commitment is to bring fun, exciting, local radio back to its listeners. JVC stations serve the entire island and costal Connecticut and include – flagship station Dance, Rhythmic WPTY-FM PARTY Radio on 105.3 (Suffolk County), Long Island’s only Spanish FM station, La Fiesta on 98.5 FM, heritage classic rock station 103.9 WRCN and the Island’s newest radio station, and the only Country FM station in the tri-state area, WJVC-FM “My Country” 96.1 FM.  www.jvcbroadcasting.com

About Spooters:

These days everyone is looking to save money, Spooters will always offer at least 50% off the best restaurants, spas, retailers and events and experiences.  Long Islanders will have opportunity to save even more when they sign up by referring their friends and family to some of the great deals offered.  Each referral will reward Spooters members “Spoot Bucks” which they can use anytime to save even more on great Long Island deals!

Spooters is a Long Island service designed to boost local business quickly, easily, and with practically no risk. The service is simple. Businesses create the details of a compelling offer interesting enough to attract new customers and encourage viral sharing among friends.

www.spooters.com

Dine Huntington Returns

Huntington Restaurant Week set for October 9-16

The dates have been set for the restaurant event of the year in the dining capital of Long Island.

Dine Huntington Restaurant Week, sponsored by Long Islander Newspapers and Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce, will be held October 9-16, 2011, showcasing restaurants from throughout the dining capital of Long Island – Huntington.

For eight days, Sunday through Sunday, October 9-16, participating restaurants throughout the Town of Huntington will treat customers to a 3-course dining experience for $24.95 per person plus tax and tip (Saturday until 7 p.m. only).

Dine Huntington Restaurant Week is a collaborative venture of Long Islander Newspapers the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce that promotes and celebrates a vital sector of Huntington’s economy – restaurants.

Now in its third year, Dine Huntington Restaurant Week attracts diners to Huntington Township restaurants from all over Long Island

“We have seen Dine Huntington grow from an idea to an eagerly awaited annual event,” said Michael Schenkler, publisher of Long Islander Newspapers and Dine Huntington Restaurant Week organizer. “Thousands of Foodies watch for updates on the DineHuntington Facebook page and as Restaurant Week approaches, regularly check out the menus which are posted on the website, DineHuntington.com.”

While the aim of Dine Huntington Restaurant Week is to introduce new customers to area restaurants, the thousands of visitors it brings to town are beneficial to the local economy as a whole. Dine Huntington Restaurant Week last year brought thousands of diners to area restaurants, resulting in 40,000 meals served and an estimated $1.5 million in direct sales.

“The impact of Dine Huntington Restaurant Week is immense,” said Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce Chairman Bob Bontempi. “The restaurant industry plays a huge part in our local economy. More importantly, it has a ripple effect that benefits other businesses as restaurant patrons visit nearby shops and stroll the downtown areas.”

Patrons will be able to line up their Dine Huntington Restaurant Week excursions by logging on to www.DineHuntington.com where menus from participating restaurants will be posted.

Restaurants interested in participating in Dine Huntington Restaurant Week may call 631-427-7000 for further information. In addition, a limited number of sponsorships are available.

DINE HUNTINGTON RESTAURANT WEEK

c/o LONG ISLANDER NEWSPAPERS   149 MAIN STREET, HUNTINGTON NY 11743   631-427-7000

Participating Restaurants (as of September 21, 2011)

Albert’s Mandarin Gourmet, Huntington

Amicale Dining Experience, Huntington Station

Andrea’s 25 Ristorante Italiano, Commack

Besito , Huntington

Bin 56, Huntington

Bistro 44, Northport

Bistro Cassis, Huntington

Black & Blue, Huntington

Bonwit Inn, Commack

Café Beunos Aires, Huntington

Canterbury Ales, Huntington

Christopher’s, Huntington

Ciao Baby, Commack

Crew, Huntington

Dao Fusion Restaurant, Huntington

Fado, Huntington

Grasso’s, Cold Spring Harbor

Guido’s Italian Restaurant, Huntington

Harbor Mist, Cold Spring Harbor

Hermann’s Barolo, Melville

Hikudo, Huntington

Honu Kitchen & Cocktails, Huntington

Huntington Social-Supper & Spirits, Huntington

Jellyfish, Centerport

Jonathan’s Ristorante, Huntington

Kashi Sushi Lounge, Huntington

Kura Barn, Huntington

La Spada Cucina Italiana, Huntington

La Villini Family Style Restaurant, East Northport

Legal Seafood, Huntington Station

Mac’s Steakhouse, Huntington

Mannino’s Restaurant, Commack

Martoni’s Ristorante Italiano, Huntington

Mascali Restaurant, East Northport

Meehan’s of Huntington, Huntington

Neraki, Huntington

Nisen Sushi, Commack

Old Fields Restaurant, Greenlawn

Osteria Da Nino, Huntington

Perfecto Mundo, Commack

Piccola Bussola Ristorante, Huntington

Pomodorino Ristorante Italiano, Huntington

Porto Vivo, Huntington

Prime: An American Kitchen, Huntington

Primo Piatto, Huntington

Ravagh , Huntington

Red Restaurant, Huntington

Rookies Sports Club, Huntington

Ruvo Restaurant & Bar, Greenlawn

Spice Village Grill, Huntington

The Clubhouse, Huntington

The Crossroads Café, East Northport

Tutto Pazzo, Huntington

Vitae Restaurant & Wine Bar, Huntington

34 New Street, Huntington

516 American Kitchen & Bar, Syosset

Catskill Chill Music Festival

Three-Day Music, Camping and Arts Festival

Gets Underway September 9 in Hancock, NY

HANCOCK, NY – The second annual Catskill Chill Music, Camping and Arts Festival returns to scenic Camp Minglewood in Hancock, NY. By popular demand this year’s festival is extended to three days following the success of last year’s two day event and takes place Friday, September 9 through Sunday, September 11. Camp Minglewood rests on a picturesque, lakeside and tree-lined 200 acres in the western Catskills and is just 140 miles from New York City.

Thirty-five musical acts, spanning multiple genres from jam band to funk to roots to DJ’s are scheduled to perform on three stages and include Grateful Dead drummer Bill Kreutzmann and 7 Walkers, Umphrey’s McGee, Conspirator, Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk, Particle, JGB with Melvin Seals, BoomBox, John Brown’s Body, Big Sam’s Funky Nation, Pimps of Joytime, Zach Deputy, Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, The Heavy Pets, Headtronics, DJ Logic and many more.

Catskill Chill is an all-ages event that features an intimate setting which affords guests the opportunity to see their favorite artists perform up close. Festival attendees will also be treated to the “Club Chill” DJ stage, morning yoga classes, fire show by SOFP, food vendors, clothing and craft vendors, bonfire drum circle, open mic stage, free parking and free camping with paid admission. Featured musical performances will begin Friday afternoon at 2:30PM and conclude early Monday morning by 3AM. Guests are permitted to camp through Monday at noon.

Tickets for Catskill Chill are available as follows: Full Weekend Pass with onsite camping and parking included is $105 per ticket. Two Day Pass for Saturday and Sunday with onsite camping and parking included is $90 per ticket. Children under 12 are admitted free when accompanied by a parent. RV Parking Pass is $40 and does not include festival admission. Onsite cabin rentals featuring showers and electric are now sold out. Tickets purchased in advance provide a discounted rate for festival goers. Any remaining tickets will be made available for purchase at the gate for an additional twenty dollars. All advance tickets may be purchased at www.catskillchill.com.

A Round Trip Bus Pass is available to those traveling from New York City and in need of transportation. The bus boards at 9:30AM at Bryant Park and departs for Catskill Chill at 10AM sharp on Friday, September 9 and returns on Monday, September 12, departing Catskill Chill at noon. All passengers are advised to be on time for scheduled departures. The Round Trip Bus Pass cost is $50 and does not include festival entry. Bryant Park is located behind the NY Public Library in Manhattan between 40^th and 42^nd Streets and Fifth and Sixth Avenue.

General information and the entirety of the lineup may be found at www.catskillchill.com.

Chrissy on Tour-Selden Batting and Grand Prix

SELDEN BATTING AND GRAND PRIX – BIG FUN LITTLE PRICE

by Joe Gerani

If you’ve driven on Long Island roads perhaps you’ve noticed that it’s generally frowned upon to drive as fast as you’d like and edge in front of other drivers on a curve just to slip ahead of them, without even a care if your bumper happens to run up against theirs.

At Selden Batting & Grand Prix, kids of all ages can live out their racing fantasies on a huge concrete track featuring banked curves and a real raceway feel.

Last week we told you about Amanda’s college graduation party.  Well time does go by quickly it seems… we’ve been taking her to Selden Batting & Grand Prix since she was small, not yet tall enough to drive.  That was fine of course, because she loved to ride in the Double Seater Karts.  She was thrilled when she grew tall enough to drive the rookie karts on her own, and once she was in the full size karts, she began regularly beating her parents and friends in most every kart race she took part in. Gives a parent a little confidence when she’s driving those Island roads.

After some racing action at the Grand Prix we’d step over to the batting cages to try our luck.  Everyone gets that same thrill…to step up to the plate and into the Major Leagues. You can hit baseballs or softballs pitched at varying speeds from slow, medium or try fast pitch for the ultimate batting experience. Although there’s no scouts from the Yankees checking us out, there’s always teams of little leaguers there practicing, lending serious credibility to the quality of the cages and pitching machines at Selden Batting.

Speaking of teams, the crew at Selden Batting & Grand Prix loves team celebrations and parties.  Shaded picnic pavilions offer a cool spot for large groups to rest, eat, and refresh for more fun. All of the tables have great views of the attractions, making supervision a breeze and deciding what to do next even easier. It’s the perfect place for kid’s birthdays, team celebrations – even corporate outings.

So after some actual exercise in the batting cages, we’d always head over to the arcade for some hand-eye coordination fun. There are plenty of great game selections, Dance-Dance Revolution, Air Hockey, Basketball and many other competitive and interactive games for our kid to embarrass us on.  It’s all good though – she always left with a prize – and then we headed for what every parent looks most forward to – the ice cream center!

Sundaes, shakes, cones, smoothies, sandwiches, you’ll find a huge variety of homemade ice cream flavors!  Flavors like Almond Joy, Mud Pie, Kailua and Cream and so many more!  Perhaps you’re more a fan of refreshing ices – you’ll find a huge selection of water ices such as Mango, Strawberry Kiwi, Pistachio or crème ices like Cherry Garcia, Sponge Bob, Raspberry Truffle and many more!  Biggest problem is usually deciding on what flavor you’d like!  The friendly staff is always happy to help and they’ll let you taste it first to help you decide.

If you’re looking for some big fun for a small price we’d highly recommend a visit to Selden Batting & Grand Prix!  They’re at 1117 Middle Country Road in Selden, just a mile east of Nichols Road (CR97). This week Spooters is going to let you grab some of that fun for an even smaller price!  This Wednesday visit Spooters and get 4 Go-Kart Tickets, 10 Batting Cage Tickets and 8 Arcade Tickets – a $36 Value for only $15 at Selden Batting & Grand Prix! You’ll save 58%!! Make the most out of what’s left this summer with a great family day out at Selden Batting & Grand Prix!

For more information visit their website at www.seldenbatting.com

THE LARGEST OUTDOOR COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL ON LONG ISLAND

VETS ROCK!A CELEBRATION OF THE MEN AND WOMAN THAT PROTECT AND SERVE OUR COUNTRY

September 18^TH 2011

BROOKHAVEN AMPHITHEATER

ALL DAY! GREAT LIVE BANDS! VENDORS! FOOD! BEER! AND PLENTY OF LINE DANCING FUN!

This year’s line up will include Eric Church, Thompson Square, The Jane Dear Girls, Frankie Ballard, Bradley Gaskin, Eden’s Edge, Lisa Matassa, JT Hodges, Katie Armiger with opening sets by Roadhouse & Southbound!

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jq9kp8H14GE&feature=channel_video_title

The Country Music sensation is taking over Long Island – don’t get left behind

For tickets visit www.licountry.com