Students at Old Mill Road Elementary School in North Merrick had a chance to stretch their legs and have a ball while also raising funds for the PTA during Winterfest at the school on Jan. 21. Kids engaged in all sorts of crafts, games and sports during the daylong event, which gave children a little respite from the cold and snow outside. There was even a tennis court set up in the gymnasium.
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1/23/12
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It was an evening of love for Chris Schroeder, a Valley Stream South High School junior who is battling cancer, at a school-wide benefit on Dec. 2.
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By Clarissa Hamlin
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12/21/11
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In an effort to raise money for college scholarships, the Oceanside Rotary Club will host its seventh annual Tip-Off Classic on Dec. 9 in the Oceanside High School gym.
The fundraiser consists of …
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Aaron Axelson
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11/30/11
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It’s that time of year — the holiday season is here. You may find yourself a little stressed from the holidays, but with the Wrapping Wishes fundraiser that is benefiting the Make-A-Wish …
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11/23/11
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The Grateful Dads, a band made up of local musicians who grew up with the Grateful Dead’s music, performed at the Backstage Bar in Woodmere on Nov. 12 to raise funds for Jordan Zides, a 2010 …
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By Mary Malloy
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11/17/11
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Longtime East Meadow residents Robert and Marcia Levine are hosting a fundraiser on Sunday, Nov. 20 for their niece, Jamie Hick, who was diagnosed with stage-three breast cancer in May 2011.
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Shannon Koehle
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11/10/11
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The Bellmore-Merrick Community Wellness Council will hold a zumba dance class in the Brookside School gymnasium on Friday, Nov. 4, with proceeds benefitting the council’s annual post-prom party.
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11/2/11
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The Lakeview NAACP held its 25th annual Freedom Fund Gala — its largest fundraising event — last week to celebrate its success and continued growth in the community.
The gala, …
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11/2/11
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The Woodmere Club appealed to many of the senses, but none more than taste, at the Peninsula Counseling Center’s fundraiser on Oct. 24. A Tasteful Evening featured food from about 40 restaurants, bakeries, cafés and snack shops.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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11/2/11
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The East Meadow Ladies Auxiliary is hosting a Cootie Party game night at the Firemen's Benevolent Hall on Friday, Oct. 21.
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By Shannon Koehle
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10/19/11
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