Written by Emily Zhang On April 13, 2024, AYLUS members collaborated with Long Island residents at the Spring Harbor Cleanup & Marine Education Expo. Volunteers found bottle caps, styrofoam containers, glass shards, cigarette butts, and plastic wrappers. Collecting unwanted debris and trash creates a safe environment for the wildlife, preventing animals from being entangled or […]
Category: Oyster Bay
AYLUS Oyster Bay Launches Seeding Program on April 2, 2024
Written by Pengyu Chen On April 2nd, a few members of the AYLUS Oyster Bay gathered at The Life Enrichment Center at Oyster Bay for a beautification seedling program. We listened to the program organizer’s plans about community involvement for the younger generation; we were handed egg cartons, soil pellets, seeds, popsicle sticks, and pencils […]
AYLUS Oyster Bay Participated ”Give an Hour for Earth” Initiative on Mar 23, 2024
Written by Christina Mink On March 23, 2024, AYLUS Oyster Bay members participated in the “Give an Hour for Earth” initiative. Despite the day-long heavy rain and strong winds at night, our members switched off their house lights at 8:30 pm. They ventured out of their homes to engage in various meaningful activities. Some families […]
AYLUS Oyster Bay Performs Concert @ Sunrise of Dix Hills on Mar 23, 2024
Written by Christina Mink On March 23rd, 2024, AYLUS Oyster Bay members visited Sunrise Senior Living in Dix Hills for a heartwarming performance, marking their fifth collaboration with the Fortune Star Band. The event commenced with Viva la Vida, followed by the band’s rendition of songs like “Stand by Me,” “Soul Meets Body,” and “Take […]
AYLUS Oyster Bay Conducted a Beach Cleanup at Stehli Beach on March 16, 2024
Written by Christina Mink On March 16, 2024, AYLUS members joined forces with Friends of the Bay in a dedicated effort to clean litter from Stehli Beach. With the staggering amount of trash finding its way into the ocean every year, this collaborative cleanup aimed to combat the harmful consequences of marine pollution on both […]
AYLUS Oyster Bay Attended the Volunteer Fair at Lindenhurst Library on March 9, 2024
Written by Christina Mink On March 9, 2024, AYLUS members attended the volunteer fair at Lindenhurst Memorial Library to explore collaboration opportunities. We engaged with various nonprofit organizations including Save the Great South Bay, Lindy Cares, and Operation Splash. Discussions revolved around potential partnerships with Lindy Cares events, a student-led volunteer group dedicated to reducing […]
AYLUS Oyster Bay Presents a Concert at Orchard Estate of Woodbury on March 2, 2024
Written by Christina Mink On March 2, 2024, despite the rain, members of AYLUS Oyster Bay visited Orchard Estate of Woodbury to perform a concert for the elderly. Beginning with the National Anthem, the band performed choral pieces such as “Lonesome Warrior,” “Sea of Stars,” and “Soul Meets Body,” accompanied by a variety of instruments […]
AYLUS Oyster Bay Recognizes Outstanding Educator in its Teacher Spotlight Program on Feb. 15, 2024
Written by Christina Mink AYLUS Oyster Bay proudly announces that the January 2024 Teacher Spotlight goes to Robert Fiore, nominated by his student Christina Mink. Christina wrote: “Robert Fiori is awarded this certificate for being an amazing teacher! He is very supportive to students and always fosters an upbeat learning environment. He has taught us […]
AYLUS Oyster Bay Hosted a Fundraiser at Portledge School On February 23, 2024
Written by Christina Mink After obtaining permits from the school through an application process, AYLUS Oyster Bay members prepared various Chinese delicacies at home and created posters adorned with calligraphy decorations in advance. They also purchased various food packaging online. On February 23, 2024, AYLUS Oyster Bay members set up a food table covered with […]
AYLUS Oyster Bay Members Visited the Sangha Education Center to Explore Future Collaboration on Feb 20, 2024
Written by Wanying Yu The Sangha Education Center, originally a historic Quaker home, likely dates back to the 18th century, making it one of the older houses in the area with an unmistakable charm from a bygone era. While some furniture has been modernized, the essence of the house’s historical significance still shines through. In […]
AYLUS Oyster Bay hosts a New Year Concert at Cold Springs Hills Nursing Center on January 13, 2024
Written by Christina Mink On January 13, 2024, AYLUS Oyster Bay members visited Cold Spring Hills Nursing Center in Syosset for a heartwarming performance, marking their second collaboration with the Fortune Star Band. The event commenced with the National Anthem, followed by the band’s rendition of songs like “Take Me” and “Lonely Stars,” featuring a […]
AYLUS Oyster Bay Volunteers Preserved Biodiversity at LINPI on January 8th, 2024
Written by Amanda Li, Edited by Emily Zhang & Ethan Yu On the Sunday of January 8th, 2024, 8 student volunteers from AYLUS Oyster Bay participated in various tasks of preserving biodiversity at LINPI (Long Island Native Plant Initiative). The event spanned 4 hours; from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Enduring the chilly weather, our […]
AYLUS Oyster Bay Presents Online Fundraising Concert for St. Jude Research Hospital on December 31, 2023.
Written by Christina Mink Our member, Emma Du (Jingyi Du), hosts a YouTube fundraising concert for St. Jude Research Hospital, supporting children from financially underprivileged households unable to afford its high costs. As holiday celebrations approach, we encourage everyone to contribute in their own way, potentially aiding a child under St. Jude’s care. St. Jude’s […]
AYLUS Oyster Bay Donates Eco-Friendly Gifts to The Elderly on Dec. 25, 2023
Written by Christina Mink On December 25, 2023, AYLUS members assembled presents to give to elderly at Flushing Nursing Home. The presents included eco-friendly products such as bamboo toothbrushes, wood pulp wash sponges, plastic-free paper laundry detergent, and biodegradable soap boxes and plates. AYLUS Oyster Bay is dedicated to encouraging more eco-friendly consumption of products […]
AYLUS Oyster Bay Presents Legal Insights Seminar on December 20, 2023.
Written by Christina Mink AYLUS Oyster Bay hosted a seminar on legal knowledge, particularly focusing on election-related information. New York judge and lawyers attended, delivering speeches and initiating a meaningful winter break. Gratitude to our 4 volunteers – together, our group dedicated a total of 12.5 hours to volunteering Christina Mink 3.5 hrs, Wanying Yu […]
AYLUS Oyster Bay Recognizes Outstanding Educator in its Teacher Spotlight Program on Dec. 16, 2023
AYLUS Oyster Bay proudly announces that the November 2023 Teacher Spotlight goes to Carolyn Chiu, nominated by her student Christina Mink. Christina wrote: “Carolyn Chiu is awarded this certificate for being an amazing teacher! Mrs. Chiu is very passionate about bestowing her knowledge to her students. I am always excited to learn about environmental science […]
AYLUS Oyster Bay aids Island Harvest in the Turkey & Trimmings Collection Campaign at Holiday Farms on Dec. 10, 2023
Written by Christina Mink On December 10th, Sunday morning, members of Aylus Oyster Bay gathered at Holiday Farms Supermarket Woodbury to support Island Harvest’s “The Turkey & Trimmings Collection Campaign.” We arranged tables and chairs, posted banners, set up large food donation box, and placed donation collection box. Despite the rain and relatively few supermarket […]
AYLUS Oyster Bay Holds a Thanksgiving Special Concert at Sunharbor Manor (Nursing Home) on Nov. 26, 2023
The report will be available shortly! Gratitude to the following 22 young volunteers, totaling 61.5 volunteer hours collectively. Christina Mink 2.5 hrs, Wanying Yu 2 hrs, Alice Hung 3hrs, Thea Chen 3hrs, Thea Chen 3hrs, Chloe Wu 3hrs, Angeline Zhang 3hrs, Brendan Jiang 3hrs, Harrison King 3hrs , Kaydence Pan 3hrs , Isabella Yan 3hrs […]
AYLUS Oyster Bay Community Unites for Shu Swamp Nature Preserve Cleanup on Nov. 12, 2023
Written by Christina Mink On November 12th, 2023, AYLUS Oyster Bay conducted a successful cleanup at Shu Swamp Nature Preserve. Volunteers, armed with gloves and trash bags, meticulously combed through both the park trail and its perimeter, which shares borders with nearby homes. Surprisingly, the majority of the collected trash was found near the residences, […]
AYLUS Oyster Bay Recognizes Outstanding Educators in Its Teacher Spotlight Program on Nov. 5th, 2023
Written by Christina Mink AYLUS Oyster Bay proudly launched its inaugural Teacher Spotlight program in October 2023, featuring Elizabeth Atkins and Rosalie Goldstein as the first batch of honorees, nominated by their students, Christina Mink and Eric Tu. Congratulations to Ms. Atkins and Ms. Goldstein! In Christina’s words: “Elizabeth Atkins earned this certificate for being […]
AYLUS Oyster Bay Explores Potential Opportunities at Sangha Education Center on Nov. 11, 2023
Written by Christina Mink Today, we visited Sangha Education Center, located in an old Quaker home with a rich history. Director Christine Keller warmly welcomed us, providing a detailed tour. Through her introduction, we learned that Sangha Center was formerly known as the Malcom house, one of the oldest houses in the area, built in […]
AYLUS Oyster Bay’s Impactful Eco-Fundraiser Day at Samanea Mall on October 28, 2023
Written by Christina Mink On Sunday, October 28th, at the early hour of 9 AM, AYLUS Oyster Bay began setting up shop at Samanea Mall. Tables and chairs were meticulously arranged, our merchandise was thoughtfully displayed, various products were organized, and price tags were placed. Given the Halloween spirit, a candy platter was also arranged, […]
AYLUS Oyster Bay’s Eco-Fundraiser: October 27, 2023 Preparation
Written by Christina Mink Members of AYLUS Oyster Bay have been diligently preparing for the fundraiser event scheduled for the next day. This includes selecting eco-friendly products, placing orders, organizing packaging, setting prices, creating event posters, and designing promotional materials for eco-friendly products, as well as decorating the merchandise display. Gratitude to the following young […]
AYLUS Oyster Bay Works with the Town of Oyster Bay to Replenish Oysters in Oyster Harbor on Oct. 15,2023
Written by Christina Mink On October 15, 2023 AYLUS Oyster Bay members helped maintain the Health of Oyster Harbor by collecting oysters and clams from the Oyster Festival. The Oyster Festival is an annual festival that focuses on honoring the oyster and sells it in every conceivable form, such as fried oysters, half shell, chowder, […]
AYLUS Oyster Bay’s Spectacular Eco Fundraiser at Bethpage Street Fair on Oct. 1st, 2023
Written by Christina Mink On October 1st, AYLUS Oyster Bay once again successfully carried out an eight-hour environmental fundraising event at Bethpage Street Fair. It all began at 9 o’clock in the morning when the first group of volunteers arrived at the venue. They opened the red tents, set up tables and chairs, unloaded goods […]
AYLUS Oyster Bay was gearing up for an Eco Fundraiser on Sept. 30, 2023
Written by Christina Mink Members of AYLUS Oyster Bay have been diligently preparing for the fundraiser event scheduled for the next day. This includes selecting eco-friendly products, placing orders, organizing packaging, setting prices, creating event posters, and designing promotional materials for eco-friendly products, as well as decorating the merchandise display. Gratitude to the following 6 […]
AYLUS Oyster Bay Shines at Portledge School’s Club Fair on Sept. 13, 2023
Written by Christina Mink AYLUS Oyster Bay participated in Portledge School’s annual Club Fair on September 13, 2023. The evening before, we created a Club Fair poster detailing our team’s Mission Statement and a comprehensive list of activities. Early the next morning at 9 am, we secured the best spot in the school’s Commons hall […]
AYLUS Oyster Bay Members Bring STEM to Life at Long Island Children’s Museum on Sept. 3, 10, 2023
Written by Christina Mink In an exceptional community collaboration, AYLUS Oyster Bay Chapter members recently joined forces with the Long Island Children’s Museum to ignite a passion for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) in young minds. These dedicated volunteers brought STEM concepts to life through engaging activities such as hands-on physics experiments and coding […]
AYLUS Oyster Bay’s Heartfelt Concert at Sunharbor Manor on Labor Day, 2023
Written by Christina Mink On September 3, 2023, Labor Day, 17 members of AYLUS Oyster Bay visited Sunharbor Manor nursing home and organized a music concert. Most of these volunteers were students from the Juilliard School and the Manhattan School of Music’s pre-college program. They performed a total of 16 musical pieces, including piano, saxophone, […]
AYLUS Oyster Bay Team’s Strategic Vision Meeting on Aug 30, 2023
Written by Christina Mink With the new school year just around the corner, on the afternoon of August 30th, the leadership team of Aylus Oyster Bay, consisting of Christina, Johnny, Ariel, Lance, and Thomas, convened at Dix Hills Library. The purpose was to deliberate on establishing a social media presence and to define the trajectory, […]
AYLUS Oyster Bay’s Impactful Eco-Friendly Fundraising Triumph on Aug. 27, 2023
Written by Christina Mink The AYLUS-Oyster Bay team hosted the second environmentally-friendly fundraising sale at the Farmingdale Craft Fair. Bright and early, we erected vibrant red tents along Farmingdale Main Street, meticulously arranged tables and chairs, and put on display a diverse array of merchandise complete with posters and price tags. Our inventory of eco-friendly […]
AYLUS Oyster Bay Prepared Eco-Friendly Fundraising Sale on Aug 26, 2023
Written by Christina Mink The AYLUS-Oyster Bay team is actively getting ready for tomorrow’s fundraising sale. To start, we’ve created advertising posters for each product, focusing on highlighting the environmental value and significance of each item. Once printed, these posters were attached to cardboard for convenient customer display. We also considered the cost as a […]
AYLUS Oyster Bay’s Environmental Initiative at Stehli Beach for Protecting Birds and Nature on Aug 19, 2023
Written by Christina Mink In the past March, the AYLUS-Oyster Bay team participated in the event of building a bird protection fence at Stehli Beach, Bayville on Long Island. Protecting the habitat and breeding grounds of wildlife is crucial, especially for birds that rely on specific locations for reproduction. Every spring, when various seabirds migrate […]
AYLUS Oyster Bay Volunteers at Long Island Children’s Museum on Aug 6,13, 23, 2023
Written by Christina Mink On August 6, 13, 20, 2023, AYLUS Oyster Bay members partnered with the Long Island Children’s Museum to educate children. Long Island Children’s Museum is a haven for young minds, offering a unique and engaging experience where children can play and learn simultaneously, igniting their imagination and fostering creativity. Nestled in […]
AYLUS- Oyster Bay’s Enriching Experience: Volunteering at Long Island Children’s Museum on July 23, 30, 2023
Written by Christina Mink On July 23, 30, 2023, AYLUS Oyster Bay members partnered with the Long Island Children’s Museum to educate children. Long Island Children’s Museum is a haven for young minds, offering a unique and engaging experience where children can play and learn simultaneously, igniting their imagination and fostering creativity. Nestled in […]
AYLUS Oyster Bay Works with the Long Island Children’s Museum to Educate Children on July 9,16, 2023
Written by Christina Mink On July 9, 16, 2023, AYLUS Oyster Bay members partnered with the Long Island Children’s Museum to educate children. Long Island Children’s Museum is a haven for young minds, offering a unique and engaging experience where children can play and learn simultaneously, igniting their imagination and fostering creativity. Nestled in […]
AYLUS Oyster Bay’s Successful Charity Sale for Environmental Causes on July 15, 2023
Written by Christina Mink On July 15, 2023, AYLUS Oyster Bay members came together with enthusiasm and determination to hold their first charity sale event at the Summer Family Festival at Semanea Mall. The objective was clear: to raise funds for environmental causes and support the development of sustainable products. This event turned out […]
AYLUS Oyster Bay’s Eco-Fundraising Extravaganza on July 14, 2023
Written By Christina Mink In the spirit of environmental stewardship and community engagement, we, the passionate members of AYLUS Oyster Bay, embarked on an empowering journey from July 7 to 14, 2023, to organize a fundraising event that would leave a lasting impact on the environment and beyond. To kickstart our mission, we took proactive […]
AYLUS Oyster Bay works with Community Solidarity to help distribute food to those in need on July 2, 2023
Witten By Christina Mink On July 2, 2023, the compassionate members of AYLUS came together to make a meaningful impact on their community by distributing food to people in need. This benevolent initiative aimed to address both food waste and food insecurity, creating a win-win situation for the environment and individuals facing economic challenges. […]
AYLUS Oyster Bay’s Plant Sale in Support of Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary on June 24, 2023
Written By Christina Mink On June 24, 2023, AYLUS Oyster Bay collaborated with the Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary to host a remarkable plant sale, dedicated to supporting the sanctuary’s continued operation and growth. The event was a vibrant celebration of nature, offering a diverse selection of plants that would not only beautify gardens but also contribute […]