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Oh, Christmas tree!

12/16/2009
Valley Stream held its annual tree lighting ceremony at Hendrickson Park on Dec. 12.

Rockin' around the Christmas tree

12/16/2009
The Friends of North Valley Stream held its annual Christmas tree lighting on Dec. 8 at the Matthew Giglio Plaza at Dutch Broadway and Corona Avenue.

A visit to the precinct

12/16/2009
Cub Scouts from Valley Stream Pack 109 toured the Nassau County Police Department 5th Precinct on Dutch Broadway last Friday evening.

(East) Rockin' around the Christmas tree

12/10/2009
The Village of East Rockaway had two tree lightings -- one at Village Hall, and the other on Main Street at Veterans Plaza. The residents marched in a holiday parade -- and some even rode in a horse-drawn carriage -- to listen to holiday tunes, watch dancing by the Dance Space, and enjoy a visit from Santa.

Lynbrook's the place for holiday fun

12/10/2009
The Lynbrook Winter Celebration was full of fun, with a petting zoo, lively dancers, carolling, a tree lighting, and a visit from Santa. Local merchants stayed open sell their wares and serve sweet treats and hot chocolate to the chilly crowd.

Santa Claus comes to Lynbrook

12/10/2009
Santa Claus took time out from his very busy schedule to make a special visit to Lynbrook families at the Earle Avenue parking lot. Before he said goodbye, he left the children with an early Christmas gift — a movie at the Lynbrook Movie Theater. Ho, ho, ho!

Leader of the flock

12/9/2009
Rev. Peter Dugandzic was officially installed as the pastor of Blessed Sacrament Church on Dec. 6.

A holiday tale at Carbonaro

12/9/2009
The Robert W. Carbonaro School presented its holiday program on Monday morning.

Be fit and be friendly

12/9/2009
The James A. Dever School hosted the District 13 Board of Education meeting on Nov. 24. Principal Darren Gruen gave a presentation on the district's health, wellness and character education programs.