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The Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District and the Friedberg JCC are teaming up to offer a summer camp for students entering seventh and eighth grades in September. At left were, from left, Alice Markinson, the JCC’s assistant director of early childhood education; Saul Lerner, the Central District’s director of health, physical education and athletics; Carlo Conte, the incoming Grand Avenue Middle School principal; Caryn Blum, the Merrick Avenue Middle School principal; and Joni Center, the JCC’s senior vice president for program services.

Bellmore-Merrick Central District, JCC offering summer camp

Finding the right summer experience for a middle school-age child is, no doubt, tough for parents. The Bellmore-Merrick Central School District and the Barry and Florence Friedberg Jewish Community Center, with offices in Merrick and Oceanside, are teaming up this summer to provide a reasonably priced, fun-filled camp for children entering seventh and eighth grades in September. more

By Scott Brinton, sbrinton@liherald.com | 4/25/12

Students in grades 3, 4 and 5 in Wilson Elementary School highlighted the charities their ice cream sales will support.

Wilson Elementary School gives back

In this season of giving, the Wilson Elementary School Student Government voted to donate $225 of its proceeds from weekly ice cream sales to Camp ANCHOR, The Smile Train and the North Shore Animal League. more

12/14/11

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... Burton Silverman: The Humanist SpiritAn exhibit showcasing the works of contemporary artist Burton Silverman, who demonstrates the continuing power of the realist tradition in … more

12/14/11

Holocaust survivor gets a chance to say 'thank you'

The second time that Maurice Vegh met a member of the 87th Infantry Division, it was at a September barbecue at a Bristal Assisted Living Community in North Woodmere, where Vegh ran into Harold … more

Alex Costello | 12/7/11

At Fayette Elementary School in North Merrick, asbestos tiles would be replaced if the capital projects referendum passes.

N. Merrick gears up for $1.2M capital projects vote

The North Merrick School District will hold a facilities referendum on Monday, Dec. 12, from 2 to 10 p.m. at Fayette Elementary School, giving the North Merrick community the opportunity to vote on the expenditure of $1.2 million of a $1.4 million capital reserve fund to make repairs at Camp Avenue, Old Mill Road and Fayette elementary schools. more

By David Weingrad, dweingrad@liherald.com | 12/2/11

If the community approves the referendum, Fayette Elementary School’s floors will be repaired, with asbestos tiles removed.

N. Merrick gears up for $1.2M capital projects vote

The North Merrick School District will hold a facilities referendum on Monday, Dec. 12, from 2 to 10 p.m. at Fayette Elementary School, giving the North Merrick community the opportunity to vote on the expenditure of $1.2 million of a $1.4 million capital reserve fund to make repairs at Camp Avenue, Old Mill Road and Fayette elementary schools. more

David Weingrad | 12/2/11

Brendan Hennessy, Peter Verhey and Sean Kennedy

Three Lynbrook Marines: the few, the proud

As the slogan goes, they are the few, the proud — but many Americans also use words like strong and brave to describe the Marines. Hundreds join their ranks each year, including a trio of 2011 … more

By Clarissa Hamlin | 11/17/11

Giovanni Buonomi peaked out from behind the stage curtain last Friday at Camp Lourdes’ final event — a musical based on the summer’s “Following the Signs of Peace” theme.

Camp Lourdes celebrates 'signs of peace'

The Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Malverne held it’s annual two-week summer bible camp — Camp Lourdes — earlier this month for children ages 4 to 9. Closing the camp season, the … more

8/24/11

West Hempstead’s Lakewood Stables owner Alex Jacobson, left, and several staff members rescued and evacuated four horses and a pony from Coleman Country Day Camp in Merrick, which flooded during a torrential downpour last Sunday.

Lakewood horses nearly drown in flood waters

Four horses and a pony from West Hempstead’s Lakewood Stables nearly drowned at a Merrick day camp last weekend as heavy rains wreaked havoc across Long Island. Sunday’s torrential … more

By Lee Landor | 8/19/11

Brent Bland shows off his nifty dribbling skills.

Basketball camp thrives in Baldwin

The First Annual Baldwin Bruins Basketball Camp for boys and girls entering grades 1-9 proved a big hit and concluded Aug. 5 with exciting championship games in several age divisions. more

Tony Bellissimo | 8/15/11