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Starting next month, sudents at the Chestnut Street elementary school in West Hempstead, including Sebastien Jean-Paul and Lillian Dempsey, will enjoy videoconferencing, a greater selection of books and more thanks to a new automated library-media center.

Turning the page: New library center leaps into future

To enhance their butterfly unit and learn more about the butterfly’s life cycle, students at the Chestnut Street elementary school in West Hempstead visited a puppet theatre in Atlanta. … more

Lee Landor | 11/24/10

The Malverne Volunteer Ambulance Corp is gearing up for the holidays with a huge Christmas basket that can be yours! The basket is donated in memory of Edith C. Heinsohn, a 55-year resident of Malverne who died last year after a 10-year battle with Alzheimers. More than 30 holiday items are included in this festive basket. The MVAC will be accepting donations for tickets; $1 each; six for $5; 12 for $10; 24 for $20. Your donations are tax deductible. The winning ticket will be drawn at the conclusion of the Lighting of Malverne on Dec. 4. Please contact MVAC President Joe Karam at (516) 593-9353. Don't miss your chance to win this wonderful basket! In the photo: Malverne Volunteer Ambulance Corp's EMT Ryan Lawton took a swim in the dunk tank at the Malverne Fair on Oct. 24. Ryan's brother Kevin delivered the pitch that dunked him.

November calendar of events for Lakeview, Malverne and West Hempstead

Around town Free medical equipmentThe National Amputation Foundation, located at 40 Church St. in Malverne, has a free donated durable medical equipment give-a-way … more

11/10/10

Calendar of events in Malverne and West Hempstead

Around town Supermarket Bingo NiteThe Ladies Auxiliary of the West Hempstead Fire Department is hosting a Supermarket Bingo Nite on Friday, Nov. 7, at 7 p.m. at the West … more

11/3/10

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... Acquired Riches: Highlights From The Hofstra University Museum CollectionThis exhibition, celebrating Hofstra University's 75th anniversary, highlights the artists, genres, … more

10/7/10

The fountain on the lawn of the West Hempstead Public Library was dedicated in honor of its designer, Thomas Haas.

West Hempstead library dedicates 'Tom's Dream' foundation

The West Hempstead Public Library dedicated the fountain that adorns its front lawn on Saturday, Sept. 11, in memory of the fountain's designer, Thomas Haas. The Friends of the West Hempstead … more

9/22/10

Long Beach Jazz Festival

The “City By The Sea” becomes a mecca for music lovers, beginning Thursday night, Sept. 23, when the Long Beach Jazz festival takes center stage. A world-class cadre of musicians will gather at Long Beach Public library, and other venues, for four days devoted to jazz and other forms of music-making. more

Karen Bloom | 9/16/10

Community Calendar: Malverne and West Hempstead

Around town American Legion ceremonyJoin the Malverne American Legion Post 44 on Saturday, Sept. 18, at 7 p.m. for a joint installation ceremony honoring Commander John … more

9/15/10

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... CurrentsAn exhibit highlighting three exciting artists working today: Jessica Jackson Hutchins, Benjamin Edwards and Tom Sanford. All three artists have been shown widely in … more

9/8/10

Events on Long Island (Updated 9/4)

Exhibits and more... CurrentsAn exhibit highlighting three exciting artists working today: Jessica Jackson Hutchins, Benjamin Edwards and Tom Sanford. All three artists have been shown widely in … more

9/2/10

Making music: Blues legend Michael Powers is one of many musicians to appear at this weekend’s Barrier Beach Blues Festival.

A weekend of music at the Barrier Beach Blues and Arts Festival

A bit of the Mississippi Delta comes to Long Beach this weekend in the form of the 2nd Annual Barrier Beach Blues and Arts Festival. more

6/23/10