A diverse group of approximately 50 Baldwin residents, led by members of the Baldwin Civic Association and the Community Coalition of Baldwin, sat down in the high school cafeteria recently to discuss their dreams. The evening’s theme? Envisioning a community center in Baldwin.
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By Chris Connolly
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10/25/12
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Exhibits and more...
Complejo: The Art of M. Tony PeraltaA thought-provoking exhibit of mixed-media silkscreens exploring race and physical appearance, created by New York-based artist-designer …
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10/24/12
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After 13 months at the Firemen’s Field clubhouse, the Silver Threads senior group is back at Hendrickson Park. The seniors were displaced last August when a heavy rainstorm filled the former administration building with three feet of water, seriously damaging the complex.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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10/3/12
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The ladies of Silver Threads senior group have been spending their summer sitting in the corner of the Firemen’s Field clubhouse. On the other side of the room, several tables of kids are loud and also holed up inside due to the rain.
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By Laura Cerrone
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8/22/12
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Twelve months ago, the Hendrickson Park administration building was heavily damaged when it filled with three feet of water in a storm. Eight inches of rain fell on Valley Stream in a matter of hours on Aug. 14, 2011, overflowing the lake and leaving the building in need of major repair.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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8/15/12
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Two diverse Five Towns communities were united with a common goal to fundraise for new equipment for the Lawrence-based Five Towns Community Center’s youth services’ game room.
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By Ann Friedman
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5/10/12
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Finding the right summer experience for a middle school-age child is, no doubt, tough for parents. The Bellmore-Merrick Central School District and the Barry and Florence Friedberg Jewish Community Center, with offices in Merrick and Oceanside, are teaming up this summer to provide a reasonably priced, fun-filled camp for children entering seventh and eighth grades in September.
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By Scott Brinton, sbrinton@liherald.com
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4/25/12
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Love was in the air as sweethearts of all ages filled the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center on North Centre Avenue from 6 to 9 p.m. on Feb. 14, for a Valentine’s Day extravaganza. The …
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2/22/12
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This year, Chanukah, Christmas and Kwanzaa will overlap and many Americans will be celebrating important holidays at the same time. While Chanukah is not as important to Judaism as Christmas is …
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By Rabbi Art Vernon
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12/21/11
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Parks and Recreation Superintendent Tony Brunetta was joined by Mayor Francis Murray, Deputy Mayor Nancy Howard and Rockville Centre Chamber of Commerce President Margarita Fox on Monday afternoon as they collected turkeys that will be delivered to the St. Agnes Parish Outreach, the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center and the Hispanic Brotherhood of Rockville Centre, for distribution to local families in need.
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11/23/11
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