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Meet the 'Cabbage Patch Kids'
10/29/2009
The third grade classes at Rhame Avenue School are really growing — cabbages!
Celebrating the Year of the Rabbit in Valley Stream
3/3/2011
The Chinese American Association of Long Island, which holds Chinese language classes on Saturdays in Valley Stream, held its annual Chinese New Year celebration on Feb. 19 at Central High School.
Little League ends season on a high note
6/20/2012
The Valley Stream Little League wrapped up its 52nd season with its annual Trophy Day ceremony last Saturday morning at Firemen’s Field. After hundreds of games played over the past two months, children were rewarded for their hard play.
Off to see the Wizard, and Annie, and Mary
4/7/2010
Students at Willow Road School performed scenes from a trio of popular plays in the March 25 production of “Broadway Comes to Willow.”
East Rockaway honors vets
11/19/2009
The village of East Rockaway honored its veterans on Nov. 11 with an indoor breakfast at the American Legion and an outdoor ceremony at the Veterans Memorial on Atlantic Avenue and Main Street.
All about the stars and stripes in Valley Stream
6/19/2013
American Legion Post 854 hosted a Flag Day ceremony on June 14 outside of its headquarters on Roosevelt Avenue. Unserviceable flags were burned, which is the proper way to dispose of old and tattered American flags. Local Girl Scouts joined veterans in the ceremony.
Lynbrook observes Veterans Day
11/19/2009
Lynbrook residents observed Veterans Day at the Dough Boy Monument.
Christmas is in the air in Valley Stream
11/17/2010
Blessed Sacrament Church in Valley Stream held its annual Christmas fair on Nov. 13 in McKeon Hall. The event featured numerous craft and baked goods vendors, raffles and even an early visit from Santa.
Snakes and turtles and children... oh my!
7/3/2013
The Henry Waldinger Memorial Library hosted Reptiles on the Move, an interactive program for children and teens on June 11. Reptile Specialist Marie Leighton introduced the group to a variety of creatures including snakes, turtles, lizards and dragons.
Making way for new housing in Valley Stream
12/1/2010
Demolition began late last week on the building at the southeast corner of Rockaway Avenue and Sunrise Highway, the former site of the adult store.