The chiropractic office of Dr. Walter Priestley is hosting a community blood drive on Aug. 31 at 81 Conklin Street. According to Long Island Blood Services, there is an extreme shortage of blood. FULL STORY

The Farmingdale United Methodist Church is hosting a very special program this evening, Friday, August 20. Called "Singing in Baghdad," the program features Cameron Powers and Kristina Sophia, founders of Musical Missions for Peace. This powerful and heartwarming presentation includes slides and stories from their recent travels in Middle Eastern countries and live music by these two very talented musicians. Cameron plays a favorite musical instrument of the Arabs called the Oud and he and Kristina both sing in Arabic. FULL STORY

The North Massapequa resident began playing with the lodge during the 1980s and for the next 17 seasons was a vital part in the success of the Golden Lions softball team; serving as player, as coach, and as chairman. He came up as a second baseman and quickly earned a reputation for having good hands and a reliable bat. In 1997, he became chairman of the Columbus Lodge (CL) softball program; an appointment that would change the direction of the lodge's softball program for the next decade. FULL STORY

Food, fun, football - what more do you need? The Farmingdale Hawks Football and Cheerleading Association are once again planning their annual opening day festivities. FULL STORY