The Village of Mineola Leisure Pass office will be adjusting its hours for the month of August beginning on Tuesday, August 1. The new hours will be as follows:

Tuesday ­ Friday: 4pm-8pm

Saturday & Sunday: 10am-4pm

You need a Mineola Leisure Pass to utilize the community swimming pool as well as the tennis courts, basketball courts and for any other Village events. If you have any questions regarding Leisure Passes, please call 746-0750.

Swim Team Championships will take place on August 7 at the Williston Park Pool. We will be competing against Williston and Floral Park pools. The meet will begin at 6pm. Everyone is invited to come and cheer our team on. Rain date is Wednesday, August 9.

Our next Pool/Recreation Board meeting is scheduled for August 10 at the pool at 7:00pm. All members are invited to attend.

The Adult Splash Party will be held on August 12 from 9:00pm-12:30am. Music will be provided by DJ Jerry Hanson. All adults are invited to bring their own refreshments.

The Village of Mineola will be holding an Adult Tennis Tournament on Saturday, August 12 and Sunday, August 13. Any resident with a Village of Mineola Leisure Pass can sign up at Wilson Park. Registration ends on Wednesday, August. The tournament will take place at the Wilson Park Tennis Courts. If you have any questions, please call the Village of Mineola Recreation Department at 746-0750. Ext. 260 An International Festival will be held at Eisenhower Park on August 4, 5, and 6. There is an admission charge.

A schedule of performances is as follows:

PERFORMANCES FRIDAY, AUGUST 4

Afternoon

Sons of Tennessee (Country Music)

Southbound (Country Music)

Clan Gordon Highlanders (Bagpipe Music)

Rhzes..(Greek Dancers)

Evening

Chinese International Night

SATURDAY, AUGUST 5

Afternoon

"The Platters"

Dance Space/New Life Entertainment! (African Dance)

Oscar Brand..(Folk Music)

Sol y Sombra (Spanish Dancing)

SUNDAY, AUGUST 6

Afternoon

"Danny and the Juniors"

Adlib Youth Orchestra (Steelband)

Odyssey Productions (Ballroom Dancing)

George Anders (Jazz Music)

Schade Academy of Irish Dancing (Stepdancing)

Napoleon Revels-Bey (Jazz Music)

Evening

Korean International Night

CHILDREN'S STAGE

FRIDAY AFTERNOON, AUGUST 4TH

Crowtations Puppet Show ­ 2 Performances

Plaza Productions ­ Stand Up & Sing America ­ 2 Performances

Bill White Productions ­ Magic Show ­2 Performances

SATURDAY AFTERNOON, AUGUST 5TH

Crowtations Puppet Show ­ 2 Performances

Plaza Productions ­ "Stand Up & Sing America" ­ 2 Performances

Bill White Productions ­ "Magic Show" ­2 Performances

SUNDAY AFTERNOON, AUGUST 6

Crowtations Puppet Show ­ 2 Performances

Plaza Productions ­ Stand Up & Sing America ­ 2 Performances

Bill White Productions ­ Magic Show ­2 Performances

For more information please call Nassau County's Office of Cultural Development at 571-8550.

The New York State College Choice Tuition Savings Program (New York's College Savings Program) provides a number of advantages, including a New York income tax deduction and the ability to use the money in the account to pay for qualified higher education expenses at any eligible educational institution in the country and certain institutions abroad.

Under New York's College Savings Program, a person may set up a tuition savings account for a specific beneficiary. The contributions go into a trust fund, the assets of which are invested in special age-based investment portfolios that combine stock, bond and/or money market investments. The principal and return are not guaranteed, and the value of an account will fluctuate. After 36 months, account owners can begin to withdraw from the account to pay for qualified higher education expenses without penalty. Qualified expenses are tuition, fees, eligible room and board, books, supplies, and required equipment.

* Tax Advantages. New York taxpayers can deduct the full amount of their contributions (up to $5,000 per year) from their New York taxable income. A husband and wife can each set up a separate account and deduct up to $5,000 per year (for a total annual deduction of 10,000). All withdrawals for qualified higher education expenses are exempt from New York income taxes. Earnings in an account will also grow free of federal taxes until money is withdrawn to pay for qualified higher education expenses. The earnings portion of qualified withdrawals is taxed at the federal level at the beneficiary's income tax rate.

* Flexibility. Anyone can contribute to an account under New York's College Savings Program ­ there are no restrictions based on age, income, or state of residence. The account can be used to pay tuition and other qualified higher education expenses at eligible educational institutions, which generally are colleges, universities or other institutions in the country ­ and certain institutions in foreign countries ­ that offer a course of study leading to a postsecondary degree (undergraduate, graduate, or professional) certificate or diploma, or an approved postsecondary vocational school.

* Low Minimum Contribution. You can open an account with just $25. There is a lifetime limit of $100,000 in contributions by all account owners for any one beneficiary. In addition, there are potential federal gift tax considerations if an account owner gives more that $10,000 in one year, in contributions to an account or otherwise, to any beneficiary. Employees should consult with a tax advisor for details.

* Payment Convenience. You can set up an automatic contribution plan through a bank account or contribute by check. An even more convenient payment method for employees is by payroll deduction. This alternative makes it easy for them to make regular contributions directly from their paycheck.

To obtain more information about New York's College Savings Program call toll free

1-877-NYSAVES or visit their website, www.nysaves.org