Susan Lowry, a professional caterer and native of New Orleans, lingered in the weather ravaged city to help rescue approximately 74 animals trapped at a local veterinary clinic. Working alongside other animal rescuers, Lowry loaded as many animals as she could into her van and with no working gasoline stations available, had just enough fuel to reach Shreveport, LA. There she met her brother Rev. Lowry, of Christ Episcopal Church in Manhasset, who brought her safely to New York. The rescued animals were taken to a shelter by representatives of the "Metroplex Animal Foundation" (www.metroplexanimalfoundation.org) which is located in Dallas, Texas. FULL STORY

The Reconstructionist Synagogue of the North Shore (RSNS) at 1001 Plandome Road is a lot greener today. During the congregation's annual meeting in May, RSNS members unanimously approved an annual budget to purchase all of its electricity from green energy sources. RSNS is at the forefront of an emerging trend of congregations, universities, Fortune 500 companies and even entire cities that see green energy as an important step toward reducing US dependence on foreign oil, fighting global warming and articulating their institution's socially-conscious values. FULL STORY

This year's dance will be dedicated to the victims of Hurricane Katrina FULL STORY

The schedule for registration and organizational tryouts for the 2005-2006 season is as follows below. FULL STORY