Keyword: 'summer' | Herald Community Newspapers

What ever happened to pails and shovels?

The joke’s on me. In the 1990s I wrote an April Fools’ Day column about outsized, outrageous and off-the-charts summer camp programs for kids. more

7/7/11

Swim students huddled up before jumping into the pool at Echo Park in West Hempstead.

Celebrating summer at Echo Park

In celebration of summer, kids and teens from throughout West Hempstead and surrounding neighborhoods hit the pools at Echo Park in West Hempstead. more

7/6/11

What's happening this weekend on Long Island

Exhibits and more... Body MappingThe exhibit commemorates the opening of the Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine at Hofstra University. Works by contemporary artists, Tina Blondell, Giedre … more

7/6/11

What's happening this weekend on Long Island

Exhibits and more... Body MappingThe exhibit commemorates the opening of the Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine at Hofstra University. Works by contemporary artists, Tina Blondell, Giedre … more

6/30/11

What's happening this weekend around Long Island

Exhibits and more... Body MappingThe exhibit commemorates the opening of the Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine at Hofstra University. Works by contemporary artists, Tina Blondell, Giedre … more

6/23/11

Summer reading is on at the Lakeview Public Library

Summer reading an adventure all its own

Summer vacation may cause us to long for relaxation and new adventures; to want to travel to new places, meet new people and learn new skills; or to spend time with friends and family. The … more

By Ivy Reckson Librarian, Lakeview Public Library | 6/22/11

Super, smart, sad, sumptuous summer reads

The market is down, oil prices are up, the Arab world is imploding and I have this annoying pain in my shoulder. What to do but pick up a good book? more

6/10/11

Changing summer safety guidelines

The summer months mean outdoor activities — going to the beach, the lake or the pool, working up a sweat on the softball diamond or the volleyball court, and cooking on the grill. more

6/10/11

Summer Theater at St. Thomas is back

The 2011 St. Thomas Youth Group Summer Theater is about to begin for the 14 consecutive year. The goal the program is to provide young people with a fun, safe vacation-season activity. Additionally, … more

4/28/11

So long to summer school, several staff members

The West Hempstead Board of Education’s second budget workshop of the season, held on March 8, was punctuated by the crying, sniffling and distribution of tissues by students who attended to … more

By Svenja van den Woldenberg | 3/16/11