At the recent "We Are Mineola" Dinner the following well deserving individuals were honored for their contributions to our village: William Gresalfi, Helen and Charles Melvin, Richard Abondolo, Ida Mammina, Marilyn Dore Pignataro, Dorothy Bedson, Kyle Teemsma, Bob Redmond and Marion and Anthony Bellissimo.

There will be a meeting of the Village of Mineola Planning Board on Wednesday, Dec. 12, at 7:30 p.m. at the Village Hall, 155 Washington Avenue, Mineola, New York regarding the following applications:

64 & 68 Cottage Place

Application for variance to install 8'0' Bay Window when foundation encroaches into the required front yard minimum setback contrary to Article I Section 30.62 A.1 of the Incorporated Village of Mineola Municipal Code.

133 Pilgrim Street

Application for variance to extend fence from side of house, on corner lots no rear yard fence shall extend nearer the street than sideline of the dwelling contrary to Chapter 30, Section 30.61B, of the Incorporated Village of Mineola Municipal Code.

The Nassau Pops will be performing Sunday, Dec. 16, at 3 p.m. at Chaminade High School. This is always a fun event.

There is a "Holiday Light Spectacular" at Jones Beach State Park thru Jan. 2. The cost is $12/car Monday through Thursday and $15/car Friday through Sunday.

If you would like more information please call 221-1000.

This great program has teams for males, ages 5 through 17 and for girls, ages 5 through 13.

Games are played at the Raymond H. Uhl Memorial Rink, Wilson Park Rink and Williston Park Community Rink.

Games during the week commence at 6:15 p.m. and the last game starts at 8:15 p.m. On the weekend some games start at 9 a.m. and continue throughout the day until early evening.

For information as to dates and times of games please visit their website at: www.eteamz.com/cnhl/

We had originally planned to start the tree planting last week but because of the unseasonable weather this program has been delayed until the third week in December. Riding throughout our village, I am impressed by the number of homes that are decorated for the holidays and the creativity of so many displays. We truly have our own "Holiday Light Spectacular". Thank you.

As part of its extensive community health outreach program, Winthrop-University Hospital's Women's Health services is offering a new Kripalu Yoga class aimed at teaching participants how to manage stress through gentle stretching, breathing and guided relaxation. The classes will be held on Tuesdays, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., at 286 Old Country Road, Upper Level, in Mineola. The cost is $80 for eight sessions, with free parking available.

Jules Bender, MS, RYT, Registered and Certified Kripalu Yoga Instructor, will demonstrate ways to improve flexibility, strength, energy and general well-being, while achieving a state of complete relaxation. Participants are advised to arrive 10 minutes early, wear comfortable clothing, and bring a tapas yoga mat, small pillow and blanket; eating dinner after class is preferred.

For information or to register, please call 1-888-53-WOMEN.