CALENDAR OF EVENTS
      The following are a list of public meetings and special events for the coming week: THURSDAY, January 10 •Massapequa Bd. of Ed. Regular Meeting: 8 p.m.; Central Office Bd. Room, 4925 Merrick Rd., Massapequa. For further info., call 797-6600.
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Cub Scout Pack 590 visits Hicks Nursery
      Massapequa Cub Scout Pack 590's Bear Den #4 recently visited Hicks Nursery in Westbury where they decorated a pot and planted paper white bulbs. The trip included visiting Santa, petting live reindeer and strolling through Santa's Village. Shown, left to right are A.J. S., Scott H., Matt M., Ben N...
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Brownies bake cookies for Meals On Wheels
      St. Rose of Lima's Brownie Troop 2531 (formally known as Daisy Troop 2408) baked and bagged 120 cookies for the people that receive food from Meals on Wheels for the Christmas holiday.
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Third Grade Lacrosse team plays at Hofstra University
      The Massapequa Lacrosse Club's third grade team played in the Hofstra lacrosse half time show in the spring. the team played against themselves, blue versus gold. It was a big thrill for this young team to play in the Hofstra stadium. the team's leaders are Coaches Dave Kimmel, Jim Korwan, PeterMe...
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DiDonato takes 3rd in TOBAY Triathlon
      Nineteen-year-old Massapequan Michael Di Donato scored third place overall in a field of 1,100 multisport athletes in the the 20th annual Runner's Edge - TOBAY Triathlon this summer.
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Local Judo athletes compete in Empire State Games
      Local Judo athletes from Massapequa's Combat Judo Academy competed in the 2007 Empire State Games held this summer in Westchester. Mark Staniszewski repeated his performance from last year earning a gold medal in the men's open division. Maria Didio earned a silver medal in the woman's 63kg divisi...
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Blood drive at NIH
      New Island Hospital is holding a blood drive on Wed., Jan. 30, 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For information and answers to frequently asked questions, visit www.nybloodcenter.org. For information about New Island Hospital or the blood drive, call Community Relations at 516.520.2487 or visit the hospital's...
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Long Island Music Lover's Expo to be held Jan. 20
      The Long Island Music Lover's Expo will be held Sunday, Jan. 20, 2008, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the American Legion, Broadway and Veterans Boulevard at the Long Island Railroad, Massapequa.
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Maria Regina students donate warm clothes
      The students of Maria Regina School in Seaford decorated a tree in the school lobby with hats, mittens, gloves, and scarves. These items were donated to the Mary Brennan Inn, a soup kitchen in Hempstead. Shown with students of the school are Fr. Innocent of Maria Regina Parish and Joe Pontieri who...
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AARP meeting to be held Jan. 24
      Massapequa AARP #4727 will hold its next general meeting, Thurs., Jan. 24, 1 p.m. at the Beth El Congregation, 99 Jerusalaem Ave., Massapequa. Coffee and cake will be served at 12:30 p.m. Come prepared to sign up for the February luncheon. For information call 731-5830.
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Bird Walk through Massapequa preserve Jan. 13
      Massapequa Preserve will be the location for the South Shore Audubon Society Bird Walk on Sun., Jan. 13, 9:30 a.m. to noon. Bring binoculars. W alk leaders and other birders and nature enthusiasts will be happy to share their knowledge and experience with you. Rain, snow or temperature below 25 de...
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McKenna kids make candy houses
      The MMcKenna Elementary School annual tradition of first graders and their parents decorating graham cracker candy houses during the holidays went off smoothly. Teachers worked hard preparing boxes with foil, while parents and children used vanilla frosting as the base to hold the house candy deco...
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