Travel to a far-away land with a magical and mischievous monkey as your guide in the new traveling exhibit at the Long Island Children’s Museum. “The Monkey King: A Story from China” introduces families to the ancient Chinese tale, Journey to the West. It’s a story of a mischievous monkey who takes visitors on a journey that finds him creating havoc in the Heavenly Palace, meeting Buddha, and overcoming numerous challenges, all the while teaching about China’s rich culture. The magical Monkey King’s adventures will delight and intrigue families. more

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. According to the to the National Childhood Cancer Foundation, one in every 300 boys and one in every 333 girls will be diagnosed with cancer by age 20. One of the organizations that Merrick resident and cancer survivor Andie Ofsink and her family are seeking to support is Make-A-Wish, which works with children affected by cancer and other life-threatening conditions during their treatment to grant children a wish of their choice to give them additional hope and incentive to make it through often difficult treatments. Andie and her family and friends, along with Studio NV in Merrick, are currently promoting "A Streak of Sunshine for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month." During September, children, as well as adults, can get a golden hair streak for $10 at Studio NV, and 100 percent of the proceeds will be donated to Make-A-Wish Foundation of Metro New York. more