Local nonprofit Girls on the Run Long Island will be holding its first Virtual 5K run for free on June 20, 2020 open to all who wish to participate. Traditionally a run held at Hofstra University to conclude the organization’s 10-week program for girls, the Spring 5K became a virtual run in
Distance learning did not stop students in the North Bellmore School District from recognizing their teachers during national Teacher Appreciation Week from May 4-8. Through video tributes and car parades, the youngsters showed their gratitude for the educators who do much for them. On May 8, Saw Mill Road Elementary School fourth grade teacher Chrissy […]
The Deer Park School District’s food service company, Aramark, has been feeding all students in need since the school closures, working hard to make thousands of meals daily for the children. The district saw the importance of doing even more for the community, and working with local business, churches and nonprofits, it has now opened […]
Lessing’s Main Street Restaurants, Library Café, located at 274 Main Street in Farmingdale (516.752.7678), Maxwell’s, located at 501 Main Street in Islip (631.210.0011), Post Office Café, located at 130 West Main Street in Babylon (631.669.9224) and Southside, located at 5 Third Avenue in Bayshore (631.665.9596) are offering to-go BBQ kits for Memorial Day. Orders can […]
Hatch, located at 286 Main Street in Huntington is a hot brunch spot! They have added new menu items, available for delivery and curbside pickup. Orders must be placed a day in advance and can do so by emailing hatch@lessings.com. The new menu items, subject to change, are as follows: Happy Box $49.95 15 Pancakes […]
Bellmore School District students celebrated hard working teachers and staff during Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week, held on May 4-8. Although the annual festivities were virtual this year, student messages of thanks for all the work teachers have performed in the classroom, and now as distance-educators, came in the form of thoughtful messages, e-cards, video […]
As Rocky Point students continue with distance learning, donors both near and far have been eager to lend a helping hand so that all students have the tools they need to succeed. Locally, the Rotary Club of Rocky Point and the North Shore Youth Council have lent Chromebooks to students, and OLA of Eastern Long […]
National Library Week, from April 19-25, served as a valuable reminder that libraries don’t have to be physically open to serve a purpose, as demonstrated by the Massapequa School District’s team of library media specialists. They have continued to remain connected to their students by providing ideas for do-at-home activities. Massapequa High School librarians Jill […]
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