Upcoming Events
Healing Strides Walk for Recovery
East Islip Marina
Registration- 9:00AM
Walk- 10:00AM-1:00PM
NEW DATE: Saturday, November 4th.
NEW DATE: Saturday, November 4th.
East Islip Marina
Registration- 9:00AM
Walk- 10:00AM-1:00PM
NEW DATE: Saturday, November 4th.
Jake Koenigsdorf Foundation: Zombie Run 5k
East Islip, NY 11730
For more information and to sign up, visit Jake Koenigsdorf Foundation Zombie Run 5k (runsignup.com)
Long Island Ducks “Go Purple”
Fairfield Properties Ballpark: 3 Court House Dr, Central Islip NY 11722
Outdoor Islip Goes Purple Informational @ 11am
Indoor Concourse Information @ 12pm
Featuring the Central Islip High School Choir for the National Anthem
and the Central Islip High School Cheer Squad for a pre-Game Performance
Islip Goes Purple: Vibe & Thrive in Brentwood
You are warmly welcome to a day of fellowship, learning, and live entertainment.
What to expect at this event? Refreshments, live music, giveaways, free mental health resources, naloxone training, supportive conversations, activities for children & families, and more!
Youth Enrichment Services Counseling Services: 13 McWhorter St. Brentwood, NY 11717
Heroes Against Heroin 8th Annual 5k Walk
Join us for the 8th Annual John Brower, Jr. 5K Walk on Saturday, September 9, 2023. All are welcome – families, groups, individuals of all ages!
Jones Beach State Park, Field 1.
Registration at 9AM, Walk begins at 10AM.
For more information, assistance with registration, or any questions you may have about getting involved:
Visit 8th Annual Brower Walk | Outreach New York (opiny.org)
Or contact Marsha Radulov at 718-847-9233 ext. 2310 or marsharadulov@opiny.org
Islip Goes Purple Kickoff and Color Run
3:00pm - Sign Up
4:00pm - Color Run Start
4:30pm - Ceremony and Refreshments
International Overdose Awareness Day
International Overdose Awareness Day and 11th Wings of Hope Tree Lighting Ceremony.
4:00-6:00PM- Health Fair, Davis Community Room
7:00PM- Tree Lighting Ceremony, Outdoors
Razing Hair
Razing Hair Salon will “Go Purple” this year by donating purple hair extensions and providing application on site. Stop by to show your support and pick up resources for this year’s Islip Goes Purple!
Islip Goes Purple Kick-Off and Color Run
3:00pm - Sign Up
4:00pm - Color Run Start
4:30pm - Ceremony and Refreshments
Islip Goes Purple Distribution Greater Sayville Chamber of Commerce
Islip Goes Purple Free Resource Bags- Bows, Bulb, Medicine Disposal Supplies, and Community Resources
Islip Goes Purple Distribution Central Islip Recreation Center
Islip Goes Purple Bags filled with Bows, purple light bulb, medicine disposal supplies and community resources
IGP Shed the Meds
Dispose of unused medications on September 25th from 10am-1pm, and help us keep them out of the hands of children and out of our water supply.
Narcan Training/ Resource Event
Resource tables will be open to the public from 6:30pm-8:00pm. To pre-register for the NARCAN training at 7pm please go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/163260928833
Northwell Health Recovery Awareness Series: The Benefits of Nutrition during Recovery
South Shore University Hospital and South Oaks Hospital invite the community to participate in a virtual Recovery Awareness Series. Join us to learn about different topics on Fridays in September from 12pm-1pm.
Heroes Against Heroin 5K Walk
This family friendly day full of fun and healthy exercise was created to raise awareness about substance and alcohol use disorders in our communities and raise money to end it. To register online visit: https://opiny.org/donate/brower-walk-2021/
Northwell Health Recovery Awareness Series: The Use of Mindfulness in Recovery and Local Resources
South Shore University Hospital and South Oaks Hospital invite the community to participate in a virtual Recovery Awareness Series. Join us to learn about different topics on Fridays in September from 12pm-1pm.
Narcan Training/ Resource Night
Resource tables will be open to the public from 6:30pm-8:00pm. To pre-register for the NARCAN training at 7pm please go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/163256266889
Northwell Health Recovery Awareness Series: Anxiety, Avoidance, and Addiction
South Shore University Hospital and South Oaks Hospital invite the community to participate in a virtual Recovery Awareness Series. Join us to learn about different topics on Fridays in September from 12pm-1pm.
IGP Kickoff Event
Join us at Islip Town Hall as we kick-off this year’s Islip Goes Purple initiative to raise awareness for substance use disorder and recognize National Recovery Month.
Lightbulb and Lawn Sign Distribution West Islip
Task Force members will be on hand to distribute purple lightbulbs and yard signs to the public to display at their homes.
Lightbulb and Lawn Sign Distribution Islip
Task Force members will be on hand to distribute purple lightbulbs and yard signs to the public to display at their homes.
Lightbulb and Lawn Sign Distribution (Bayport)
Task Force members will be on hand to distribute purple lightbulbs and yard signs to the public to display at their homes.
Lightbulb and Lawn Sign Distribution (Sayville)
Task Force members will be on hand to distribute purple lightbulbs and yard signs to the public to display at their homes.
