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Members of the East Meadow Kiwanis Club and East Meadow School District students collected food for families in need at Stop and Shop this weekend.

Kiwanis kicks off Thanksgiving service campaign

The East Meadow Kiwanis Club kicked off their Thanksgiving charitable campaign this weekend with the annual Holiday Basket Food Drive. The food drive was held at two local grocery stores on … more

By Julie Mansmann | 11/27/15

Scores of people participate in the interfaith service every year, and approximately 150 residents attended the program at the United Methodist Church in 2013.

Houses of worship to give thanks at interfaith service

Rabbi Judy Cohen-Rosenberg, of the Community Reform Temple of Westbury, says she believes Thanksgiving is a holiday that reminds Americans what they have in common — including living in a … more

By Julie Mansmann | 11/20/15

There’s much to be thankful for

As Thanksgiving approaches, we asked citizens of all stripes from across the South Shore, high-profile and less so, what they are thankful for. more

11/19/15

Kayena and Kelani of Dancin’ in the City posed for photos with East Meadow Senior Center President Phyllis Caggiano and plenty of attendees who enjoyed the duo’s performance.

Seniors celebrate at Hawaiian Thanksgiving party

East Meadow Senior Center President Phyllis Caggiano said community members who planned to attend her Thanksgiving luncheon were confused when they heard about her party plans. They weren’t … more

By Julie Mansmann | 11/13/15

Better than Thanksgiving? T.G. Plus One.

If a half-eaten drumstick is your thing, consider the after-Thanksgiving. Not officially recognized, the Friday leftovers dinner following the big day should be honored. more

11/28/14

Now is the time to give

As the holiday season begins, our thoughts traditionally turn to the less fortunate. There are simply too many vulnerable members of our society . . . more

11/28/14

Hundreds of seniors came to the East Meadow High School gymnasium for a Thanksgiving meal last Sunday, courtesy of the East Meadow Kiwanis Club.

Kiwanis hosts 34th Senior Thanksgiving Dinner

There’s no busier group during the holiday season than the East Meadow Kiwanis Club. That was evidenced this weekend, when members spent Friday night at W.T. Clarke High School assembling gift baskets, which they hand-delivered Saturday morning to more than 100 needy families in the community. more

By David Weingrad | 11/26/14

Jim Callahan, a Navy veteran, at left, ate lunch at the American Legion Post 1082 hall, on Bellmore Road, last Saturday afternoon. The Legion cooked lunch for local veterans, free of charge.

'It brought tears to our eyes'

Morale was low among members of East Meadow’s American Legion Post 1082 last month. On Oct. 6, their hall, on Bellmore Road, was burglarized. A safe, storing $7,000 that the Legion intended to use to help local veterans and children, was stolen. more

By David Weingrad | 11/26/14

Where in the world will I find a turkey?

For more than 40 years, my family has gathered around the same table on Thanksgiving to overdose on tryptophan, share the news of our lives, watch the kids wreck the house . . . more

11/20/14

Kiwanis-sponsored youth groups held their donation drive outside Stop and Shop, on Newbridge Road and Hempstead Turnpike.

East Meadow Kiwanis spreads holiday cheer

The East Meadow Kiwanis Club, with the assistance of its sponsored youth groups, collected food and monetary donations last weekend outside of two locations: Waldbaums, on the corner of Merrick Avenue and Front Street, and at Stop and Shop, on the corner of Newbridge Drive and Hempstead Turnpike. more

By David Weingrad | 11/19/14

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