Youth Soccer Clinics
Friday, 01 March 2013 00:00
Clinics designed to help children learn the basics of soccer are planned for this spring at both Cantiague Park and Cedar Creek Park. In addition to learning the rules of the game, children will also learn about teamwork and good sportsmanship. All clinics will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. on their respective days.
Clinics at Cantiague Park Turf Field (for ages 5-12)
-Tuesdays: April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and May 7, 14 and 21.
-Fridays: April 5, 12, 19, 26 and May 3, 10, 17 and 24.
-Rain dates: May 28 and 30
Clinics at Cedar Creek Park (for ages 9-12)
-Wednesdays: April 3, 10, 17, 24 and May 1, 8, 22.
-Rain date: May 29
Cantiague Park is located at 480 West John Street, Hicksville and Cedar Creek Park is located at 3340 Merrick Road in Seaford. There is a registration fee of $120 ($230 for multiple days/siblings), check payable to: Friends of Nassau County Recreation. Fees should be mailed to: Eisenhower Park, Administration Building – NC Soccer, East Meadow, NY 11554. Please complete and return the registration form via mail, fax or email by March 22. For additional information please call (516) 572-0233 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
News
Thursday, 23 May 2013 00:00
The Farmingdale School Board held its final public hearing last Tuesday, a week before the scheduled budget vote. The 2013-14 proposed budget was outlined by the schools’ business administrator, Paul Defendini.
“The 2013-14 proposed budget is $153,384,118, with a tax levy increase of 2.35 percent,” said Defendini. “This represents a dollar increase of $2,816,958 compared to the 2012-13 budget, which was a total of $150,567,160.”
Wednesday, 22 May 2013 00:00
Known throughout the ages for its strong emotional impact upon listeners, the bagpipe has had a prominent place throughout history; innumerable parades throughout America are replete with its unique and stirring sound, and it remains a popular instrument to this very day.
Among the oldest and most-respected players of the bagpipe on Long Island are members of the Amityville American Legion Post #1015 Highland Pipe Band. According to player Joe Heimbauer, the 30-member, all-volunteer bagpipe and drum band is steeped in rich history and time-honored tradition.
Sports
Thursday, 23 May 2013 07:29
Farmingdale Titans Football and Cheerleading league will hold registration on Friday, May 24 from 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Saturday, May 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Allen Park, in Farmingdale. Children are guaranteed playing time regardless of experience or skill level.
Registration is free for five-year-olds for football and cheer.
For ages six to13, the registration fee is $115. The cheer-only option for ages five through eight is $75. Discounts are available.
For information on football call Bob Thompson, 516-404-4345 or Tina Gangale 516-293-1381; for cheerleading: Laura Cincotta, 631-796-8538 or visit www.farmingdaletitans.org.
Thursday, 23 May 2013 07:28
Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology picked up its first win of the season with a 23-19 victory over McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home. ZP jumped to a quick 4-0 lead in the first, but M&T battled back and took the lead until the third inning. That’s when ZP broke out with 10 hits and 10 runs, its biggest inning of the young season.
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