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Temple Israel of Lawrence will host "Inspiring Voices of Light and Hope: A Kristallnacht Commemoration" on Sunday at 7 p.m., featuring Holocaust survivors Judith and Gabor Gross, a Queens couple who will share their survival stories from Hungary and the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp during the 87th anniversary of the Night of Broken Glass.
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By Melissa Berman
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11/7/25
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Rock Hall Museum in Lawrence will host "The Raven's Requiem - Poe's Masquerade Ball" on November 15 at 7 p.m. in their new educational center, featuring an Edgar Allan Poe impersonator, DJ, appetizers, tarot card readings by candlelight, and 1880s Gilded Age-inspired masquerade attire for $75-$100 admission.
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By Melissa Berman
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11/7/25
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The Peninsula Public Library will host an interactive family-friendly mystery performance featuring classic literary characters on Nov. 9.
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By Melissa Berman
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11/7/25
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Cedarhurst resident Syd Mandelbaum has released “Math Speak,” a foundational learning tool designed to help young children and parents build lasting confidence and comfort with math.
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By Melissa Berman
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11/7/25
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The Hewlett Fire Department held its second annual memorial blood drive and fundraiser in honor of late firefighter Daniel Berrios, with proceeds benefiting the Nassau County Burn Center.
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By Melissa Berman
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11/7/25
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Lawrence Mayor Samuel Nahmias will receive the HMTC Honoree Award at the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center's 30th annual Tribute Dinner on November 20 at Old Westbury Hebrew Congregation, recognizing his efforts to bridge Long Island communities and combat antisemitism following the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks on Israel.
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By Melissa Berman
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10/31/25
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The Helping Hands Knitting Club at Bristal at North Woodmere, led by 94-year-old Helen Schulman and featuring members ages 75 to 102, donated six handmade patchwork blankets to Hospice New York for distribution throughout Nassau County and the Five Boroughs, with more being made throughout fall and winter.
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By Melissa Berman
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10/31/25
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Cedarhurst resident Frumie Ganz self-published "The Little Girl with the Big Dream" on Amazon in September, an illustrated children's book she both wrote and drew based on her own journey to becoming an artist, with a second book in the series planned for release in the coming weeks.
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By Melissa Berman
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10/31/25
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St. Johns of Inwood hosted a free Trunk or Treat event on October 26 from 1-3 p.m., co-sponsored by Warrior Scholar Martial Arts and Gammy's Pantry, featuring decorated car trunks with themes like outer space and Jurassic Park from community groups including Lawrence Primary School PTA, Boy Scouts Pack 20, and Headstart Program teachers.
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By Melissa Berman
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10/31/25
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HAFTR High School kicked off the 2025-2026 academic year on September 3 with the theme "HaMakom Shelanu - Our Place," featuring a newly renovated auditorium, freshman rafting trip, Big Sibling mentorship program pairing seniors with freshmen, and the annual Chesed and Club Fair on September 17 in the Scott Satran Arena.
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By Erin Nathan
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10/31/25
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