Chatty, festive and hungry senior citizens filled the rows of tables at the East Meadow High School’s cafeteria as they prepared to celebrate the Kiwanis Club of East Meadow’s 36th annual Senior Citizens Thanksgiving Dinner on Nov. 20. The smell of freshly cut turkey and warm bread rolls poured from the kitchen as students from the East Meadow School District, along with Kiwanis Club members, carried out plates to be devoured at the tables. more

In preparation for the new school year, and to celebrate the dedication of volunteers of the past academic years, the East Meadow Parent Teacher Association Council hosted their officer installation … more

It was a proud and humbling night for five graduating Seaford High School seniors who received scholarship awards in honor of the five alumni who died in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. more

On May 21, the Lions Club held its annual Dinner in the Dark, raising more money than it ever had before. The sold-out event, the largest the Lions had ever put together, raised nearly $25,000, … more

The Rockville Centre Lion’s Club proudly continues it’s tradition of Dinner in the Dark. This year marks its 5th anniversary. The event will be at the Rockville Centre Links on Saturday, May … more

Instead, he dances the tango in Buenos Aires. more

The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce held its annual Installation Dinner Dance at the Oceanside Jewish Center on Feb. 27, where it honored four civic-minded people for their service. The new … more

It was an Italian feast at Wantagh High School which brought junior and senior students from the National Honor Society together with the members of the Wantagh Senior Center. On Feb. 3, two different generations gathered around the table to chat, eat good food and get ready to watch the first performance of the high school’s production of “Gypsy.” more

The Merrick Chamber of Commerce’s annual Installation Dinner is set for Jan. 28, at 6:30 p.m., at Chateau Briand in Carle Place. At this 81st dinner, Charles Fuschillo Jr., the former state senator from Merrick, will be honored as Man of the Year, and Donna Rosenblum, the Merrick Library’s current president, will be recognized as Woman of the Year. The Professional of the Year is Louise Pitlake, and the Merchant of the Year is Peter Holmstedt. The Merrick Herald Life is a co-sponsor of the awards. For information on tickets to the dinner, go to merrickchamber.org. Here are the chamber’s profiles of the honorees. more

The Valley Stream Chamber of Commerce installed a slate of new officers and presented two awards at its 60th annual installation dinner at the Sand Castle in Franklin Square on Sept. 24. more