Park District Bears Have Fifteen Minutes Of Fame
Friday, 01 March 2013 00:00
On President’s Day, Monday, February 18, 2013 the Great Neck Park District Bears (Mites division) attended the NY Islanders-Philadelphia Flyers hockey game at the Nassau Coliseum. As if that weren’t exciting enough, they also got the chance to have a shoot-out on the ice between first and second periods. They were the only team to do so that day so the excitement was running high. The game began at 1 p.m. and the Bears (ages 5 through 8) couldn’t wait to get their time in the spotlight, playing to a sell-out crowd of thousands. The Bears got ready to prepare for their big moment right after the NHL teams warmed up. They were brought into a separate locker area where they changed and got prepared for the shoot-out. It was official Mascot Day at the Coliseum so the players were able to greet numerous mascots from different teams, as the NY Islanders personnel lined them up by the zamboni door. Mascots such as NY Islanders Sparky the Dragon; The NY Mets’ Mr. Met; Brooklyn Knight, the Brooklyn Nets mascot; Thunder Bug, the Tampa Bay Lightning mascot were there among others. When the team got out on the ice, the crowd gave the players a roaring ovation, which got them extremely excited. With two Mite goalies in place guarding the goals, the players got their chance to shoot. After their moment of fame, the team got changed and went to their seats to watch the rest of the game. What an electrifying experience it was for all.
News
Friday, 24 May 2013 00:00
For jazz saxophonist Sam Dillon, returning to North High School upon the invitation of Joseph Rutkowski, director of instrumental music, was an opportunity to spend time with classical music students and give them an intimate glimpse into making jazz and becoming a professional musician. He says, “It was so nice to come back to North High and see the school through more mature eyes ... Mr. Rutkowski is such an amazing teacher ... He really treats his students like professional musicians and expects them to give their best ... I can be in the middle of a gig and still hear his voice ringing in my ear.”
Thursday, 23 May 2013 00:00
Great Neck’s little ones were the big winners in the Town of North Hempstead’s “Plastic Ain’t My Bag” Earth Day video contest! The youngsters in Robin Levine’s Parkville School Kindergarten class took first place in the contest’s early childhood division with their “Save Our Mascot” video entry. Using the theme of the school’s penguin mascot (one of the animals that plastic bags can “choke and hurt”), the children sang and acted out an original song written by Parkville custodian Robert Hoffmann.
Sports
Thursday, 23 May 2013 00:00
The North High School Relay for Life Committee, in conjunction with the American Cancer Society and the Town of North Hempstead, will host the fourth annual Relay for Life event at the North High School football field (corner of Polo and Beach Roads), on Saturday, June 1, from 2 p.m. to midnight, rain or shine. This fundraiser aims to incorporate an element of solidarity for those touched by cancer; it is an opportunity to remember, reflect, and fight back.
Thursday, 23 May 2013 00:00
The North Shore Kayak Club will hold its annual kayaking clinic, targeted to novice recreational kayakers and those interested in the sport, on Tuesday, May 28. It is scheduled for 7 p.m., at the Town Dock in Port Washington, by the kayak docks (to the left of the fishing pier when facing the water).
Calendar
Poetry At The Library - May 23
Library Station Branch Film - May 23
Town Ceremony And Fireworks - May 25
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