The public is invited to the League of Women Voters' candidates forum on Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. at the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett. Details... more

Stepping together to prevent suicide... a walk on Sunday, Oct. 25, 11 a.m. on the Long Beach boardwalk. Details.... more

Calhoun, Kennedy and Mepham high schools all celebrated Homecoming on Saturday, and students had a blast at the pre-game parades and at the big football games, despite all three home teams losing. Calhoun went down to Massapequa, 24-20. Kennedy lost a heartbreaker to Division, 21-20, after being up 20-0 at halftime. And Mepham was overpowered by No. 4 seed Wantagh, 30-7. more

More than 300 people united against cancer at Clubhouse Road Park in Merrick on Sept. 26 from 5 to 11 p.m., raising $42,000 for cancer research at the Bellmore/Merrick Relay for Life, said Paul Gruol, director of special events for American Cancer Society Foundation and a Merrick resident. In what Gruol described as "a very touching" event centered around survivorship and commemoration, more than 21 teams walked to raise funds and more than 350 candles were lit, including several spelling out the word "hope.'" Gruol extended special thanks to event chairwoman Hildy Teplitz, her daughter Julie, and state Sen. Charles Fuschillo, without whom he said the event could not have achieved such success. more

Kevin McDermott gives the word "determination" a new definition. The Chaminade and Duke alumnus, just 22, suffered a life-changing accident in July, and has shown a tremendous strength of will in his efforts to prevail over his severe injury. Many of his friends are taking action to help. more

Fall fun is only only days away in Merrick. The 2009 Merrick Festival, sponsored by the Merrick Chamber of Commerce, is coming to town the weekend of Oct. 2, complete with rides, games, snacks, and a chance to enjoy all that Merrick has to offer. The festival will be held on Merrick Avenue from Sunrise Highway to Loines Avenue. more