Lawrence, NY News & Events

Check out Lawrence restaurants, events, weather, high school sports and more Nassau County news.

LI playgrounds worth the drive

Explore themed playgrounds that go beyond everyday parks, where kids can climb a pirate ship, fire truck and more.

Power display: Caterina Surleti homers twice to lead Wheatley softball past VSN

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Upcoming Events

Saturday, April 11

The Eighth Annual Jewish Sports Heritage Association Induction Ceremony

Apr12

Seven Jewish greats from the world of sports will be inducted and six others will receive individual awards at the Eighth Annual Jewish Sports Heritage Association Induction Ceremony. Among the individual awards to be presented, the Dolph Schayes Outstanding Performance by a Jewish Athlete to Columbia University junior, Riley Weiss, of Hewlett.

Where

Temple Israel

140 Central Ave.

Lawrence, NY

Phone

516-406-1414

Price

free

Website

jewishsportsheritage.org

Online: Alan Alda

Apr13

Marc Courtade will discuss the life and career of actor, director and screenwriter Alan Alda, Zoom meeting ID is 721 207 3003, passcode "PenPubLib"

Where

Peninsula Public Library

280 Central Ave.

Lawrence, NY

Phone

516-239-3262

Price

free

Website

peninsulapublic.org

Online: Mary Cassatt

Apr14

Mary Vahey will explore the National Gallery of Art exhibition "Mary Cassatt: An American in Paris," Zoom meeting ID is 721 207 3003, passcode "PenPubLib"

Where

Peninsula Public Library

280 Central Ave.

Lawrence, NY

Phone

516-239-3262

Price

free

Website

peninsulapublic.org

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