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Fun at the Five Towns Community Chest Fair

10/12/2013
After being postponed in September due to inclement weather, the annual Five Towns Community Chest Fair began its three days in Andrew J. Parise Cedarhurst Park under sunny skies on Saturday.

Carnival Day at Barrett Park

8/7/2013
It was no ordinary day of summer camp at Barrett Park on Aug. 2. The camp hosted its annual Carnival Day, featuring a dunk tank, bounce castle, face painting, a variety of games and more.

Snakes and turtles and children... oh my!

7/3/2013
The Henry Waldinger Memorial Library hosted Reptiles on the Move, an interactive program for children and teens on June 11. Reptile Specialist Marie Leighton introduced the group to a variety of creatures including snakes, turtles, lizards and dragons.

Hats off to us

6/27/2013
Baldwin High School sent off the class of 2013 in grand style last week. The beautiful weather made it possible for the ceremony to be held outside, which left plenty of room for tossed mortarboards.

All about the stars and stripes in Valley Stream

6/19/2013
American Legion Post 854 hosted a Flag Day ceremony on June 14 outside of its headquarters on Roosevelt Avenue. Unserviceable flags were burned, which is the proper way to dispose of old and tattered American flags. Local Girl Scouts joined veterans in the ceremony.

An elegant affair at Lutheran Church of Our Saviour

5/15/2013
Lutheran Church of Our Saviour in Valley Stream hosted its annual Victorian Tea on May 11. The affair included a variety of teas and desserts, and the ladies who attended were encouraged to wear their favorite hats.

Snow Scenes from the South Shore

2/9/2013
Nemo hit Long Island and left mountains of snow in its wake.

Photos of the Herald's South Shore communities after …

2/9/2013
From Elmont to Oceanside, Valley Stream to East Rockaway, Rockville Centre to Franklin Square to Island park and the Five Towns, and many places in between, our photographers and editors were out …

Valley Stream Cubs pack the house for Pinewood Derbies

2/6/2013
It’s racing season again in Valley Stream. Local Cub Scouts have been taking part in the Pinewood Derby races, an annual scouting tradition.