Lawrence, NY News & Events

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'The cavalry is coming': Bruce Springsteen announces 20-show tour that includes LI

Springsteen said in a video announcing the tour, which ends on May 27, that it is a "celebration and defense of America."

Santana, Doobie Brothers to share Jones Beach stage this summer

Black History MonthHarlem Globetrotters celebrate 100 years of basketball magic at LI arena

Only in NewsdayVideo of ICE takedown shows LI man hitting head against brick wall

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Upcoming Events

Wednesday, February 18

Online: Broadway Love Stories

Feb18

Award-winning director Stephen Nachamie will discuss the love stories in the musicals of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, Zoom meeting ID is 721 207 3003, passcode is "PenPubLib"

Where

Peninsula Public Library

280 Central Ave.

Lawrence, NY

Phone

516-239-3262

Price

free

Website

peninsulapublic.org

Online: Tomatomania

Feb23

Gardening coach Jessica Damiano will discuss how to start seeds, plant, fertilize and harvest tomatoes, Zoom meeting ID is 721 207 3003, passcode is "PenPubLib"

Where

Peninsula Public Library

280 Central Ave.

Lawrence, NY

Phone

516-239-3262

Price

free

Website

peninsulapublic.org

Online: The Greatest Duets on Television

Feb24

Jack Schnur will showcase classic clips of some of the greatest duets of all time, Zoom meeting ID is 721 207 3003, passcode is "PenPubLib"

Where

Peninsula Public Library

280 Central Ave.

Lawrence, NY

Phone

516-239-3262

Price

free

Website

peninsulapublic.org

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