The Board of Trustees will hold public hearings and a public meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 21, at the Village Hall, 155 Washington Ave. The public hearings will commence at 6:30 p.m. regarding the following matters:

Designating as historic sites the Mineola Athletic Association Facility located at the Willis Avenue Little League Complex and the Police Athletic League building located on Second Street.

The Public Meeting is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend and participate in these matters.

Some of the upcoming musical festivities at the Lakeside Theatre at Eisenhower Park are:

Aug. 16 - 8 p.m. - 100 Years of Broadway, which features four stars performing show tunes.

Aug. 17 - 7:15 p.m. - Salute to Veterans and Oldies Show. The Capris and The Fireflies will perform songs from the '50s and '60s

Aug. 19 - 8 p.m. - Queen Symphony Orchestra with three accomplished performers will sing selections from La Boheme and La Traviata.

Information regarding "wire friendly trees" as well as planning guides, planting instructions and suggestions to foster the growth of your tree can be found in a guide entitled "Tips for Home Tree Planning and Planting.

We all regularly water our lawns. However, when was the last time we watered our trees? This guide advises that... "During dry periods occurring within the first year of planting, soak the planting hole once a week.

After your tree's first anniversary you may wish to periodically give your tree a "Drink of Water." If you would like more information on tree planning and planting please call LIPA at 1 800 490-0025.

David Houston as Mark Twain will on Monday, Aug. 26, at 7 p.m. do "readings" from stories authored by this great American humorist including: How to Tell a Story; My First Literary Venture; and The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County.

Mr. Houston has previously performed at the Mineola Library in the one man show The Dickens.

If you would like more information please call your library at 516 746-8488.

Start the '55 Belair convertible and drive to the library on Wednesday, Aug. 28. The Vic Vincent Group will start the festivities at 7 p.m. This "Doo Wop Night" will feature songs from the '50s and '60s (aka the Golden Oldies.) If you would like more information please call 746-8488.

The Department of Parks is sponsoring the 24th Annual Fall Golf Classic which will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 10, at Eisenhower Park.

If you are interested in participating in this event please call 517 572-0329 or by visiting the Golf Ticket Office at Eisenhower Park between the hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

To participate you are required to have a Leisure Passport and to pay the applicable fees which vary.

Many are aware where Bryant Park is located (it abuts the New York Public Library) but fewer know the origins of its name.

In 1884 the park was renamed to honor the memory of William Cullen Bryant who was a newspaper editor and poet. Mr. Bryant had a home in Roslyn.

On Thursday night, Aug. 8, we had a combination of 112 children participate in swimming and theater events here in Mineola. Valley Stream swim team came to Mineola with their Mayor Edward Cahill. Our children represented us as spirited athletes with good will shown towards our guests. We want to thank Coaches Nicole Elefante, Mike Marotta and John Zeitcheck under the direction of Director Dan Kopetic and Assistant Director Susan Murphy for their efforts not only this evening but throughout the entire season. We also would be remiss if we did not thank the counselors who worked on this project, namely Nicole Adams, Alyssa McAree, Ashley McAree and Mark Scrager.

Later in the evening we were treated to a Summer Drama Presentation entitled "The Show Must Go On!" which was directed and originated by Nicholas Linnehan and ably assisted by Summer Recreation Director Suzanne Skaflestad.

The children who participated exhibited excellent thespian skills. All who attended greatly enjoyed the performance and we congratulate all of the children on a "Job Well Done".