Hempstead, NY News & Events

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Photos: Nassau Class AA softball finals

Scenes from the Nassau Class AA softball finals between Calhoun and MacArthur.

Photos: Nassau Class AAA softball finals

Nassau Class AA baseball final photos: Bellmore JFK vs. Garden City (Game 3)

Sophia Nicastro pitches, hits Calhoun softball to Game 1 win in Nassau 'AA' finals

Ferchland hurls Oceanside to victory in Game 1 of Nassau Class AAA championship series

Upcoming Events

Sunday, May 31

Noontime Concert: Blue Angel

Jun3

Live outdoor musical performance by Blue Angel, held in Field #1 (enter off of Merrick Avenue at the Northwell Health Ice Center), weather permitting

Where

Eisenhower Park

1899 Hempstead Tpke.

East Meadow, NY

Phone

516-572-0200

Price

free

Website

nassaucountyny.gov/1767/Parks-Recreation-Museums

Poetry Workshop

Jun4

Poet Laureate of Nassau County Dr. Linda Opyr will lead a poetry-writing workshop, bring paper and a pen, limited space

Where

Elmont Memorial Library

700 Hempstead Tpke.

Elmont, NY

Phone

516-354-5280

Price

free

Website

elmontlibrary.org

How Hollywood Interpreted the American Revolution in Motion Pictures

Jun5

Sal St. George will discuss how Hollywood dramas, musicals and comedies have depicted the American Revolution, first come, first seated

Where

Elmont Memorial Library

700 Hempstead Tpke.

Elmont, NY

Phone

516-354-5280

Price

free

Website

elmontlibrary.org

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