Prehistory
Long Island is formed mostly of two spines of glacial moraines that are made up of gravel and loose rock left about 21,000 years ago when the Wisconsin glaciation formed the top layer of the earth. The Ronkonkoma moraine is the most southerly moraine and forms the “backbone” of Long Island.
In 2012 we hosted the first annual Pet Adopt-A-Thon. Over 200 people attended and animals found new, loving homes.
Starting in 2007, we coordinated a Veterans Memorial Project to honor all veterans, especially those from Sound Beach who died for their country. In cooperation with the Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County, and New York State, we secured financial aid in the form of grants from Suffolk County and New York State.
The first annual Scholarship Fund Food Fair and Silent Auction was held in 2009. This event allowed us to award $1000 scholarships to Sound Beach high school seniors each year. It was possible for us to do this due to the generous support and participation of many local establishments, groups, and individuals.
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The first lasagna dinner, held in September 2012, was such a great hit that it will become an annual event.