Bellone Honored with Preservation Award; Summer Concerts Start

will receive the Theodore Roosevelt Preservation Award at the tenth annual summer polo match and lawn party event benefiting SUNY College at Old Westbury on June 26.

The championship polo event raises monies for academic and program enhancements while also honoring advocates for open space on Long Island. This year the polo match is being provided by Meadowbrook Polo Club, the oldest club in the country.

The Theodore Roosevelt Preservation Award, which was first given in 2004, honors individuals and organizations that support conservation efforts.  Two other Long Island residents will also receive honors. The Alumni Leadership Award will be given to Marie Knapp, and the Ed Wrigley Horsemanship Award will be presented to Marianne Steelman. 

“We’re looking forward to honoring our tradition of commitment to the community and its preservation on beautiful open polo grounds once again,” said SUNY College at Old Westbury President Calvin O. Butts, III.

Begins Next Week

The warm weather brings the return of great outdoor music to . Here’s a list of who’s playing when. And be sure to check out Patch's Events section for a full .

: Big Shot (the music of Billy Joel), , 7:30 p.m.

: Great American Classic Rock Show, , Copiague, 7 p.m.

:   (Beatles tribute band), , Copiague, 7:30 p.m.

Show Your Hometown Spirit

Think Babylon or Lindenhurst is the best hometown in the country? Does it have the most hometown pride? Then get involved in McDonald’s Toast Your Town campaign beginning nationwide, and get busy on social networks to make it happen. 

As part of the summer Toast Your Town campaign, McDonald’s is encouraging local residents to show their pride for their hometown in more than a few ways: you can post a "toast" on Twitter (tweet using the hashtag #toastyourtown and @McDNYTriState) or check in at the local using Foursquare between now and August 21.