Girl Scout Troop #2403 of Birch Lane School recently won a national award in Colgate-Palmolive's 31st annual search for the country's best community service projects by young Americans, "Operation: Can Read, Can Smile." FULL STORY

Your summer calendar is not complete unless you include Lukefest 2004: Be a superhero Aug. 7 from noon to 4 p.m. at Maria Regina School, 3945 Jerusalem Avenue, Seaford. Lukefest is a block-party-style fundraiser to benefit the Luke Neuhedel Foundation (LNF) and its programs to help children with cancer. Sponsorship provided by Bethpage Federal Credit Union, food provided by Applebee's, music provided by Island 94.3, snacks provided by Entenmann's. FULL STORY