Robert Norman Carpenter, a longtime resident of Plandome, died March 1 at North Shore Hospital in Manhasset.
“Bob” Carpenter, as he was known by friends, family and co-workers, was born April 14, 1922, in Brooklyn, NY, to banker James Norman Carpenter and Mary Josephine Story, his mother and a fine artist. The second oldest of four, he graduated from Brooklyn Poly Prep, attended Princeton University where he majored in economics and left as a graduate of the Class of 1943 to serve as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps as the commander of an anti-aircraft battery at Yamitan Airfield during the Battle of Okinawa during the Spring of 1945. He returned as a 1st Lieutenant and on discharge in 1946, worked in advertising as a copy writer at Fairchild Publications, a writer at Grey Advertising, for four years was the proprietor of first a bakery distributor concern and then a plastic manufacturing venture, inventor of the “Floss Bow.”
He married Betts Lee Slingluff, a professional dancer and later teacher of first and second grade in the Manhasset Public Schools and second graders at Munsey Park School, on April 14, 1949 in Manhattan, NY. They had three children, James Tyler, Lee Slingluf and Robin Gaylord, after which he joined the American Management Association, initially as a section head of management research and on retirement on May 1, 1987, as director of the Information Department. In their retirement, “Bob and Betts” were both active cruisers (Euphrosyne, a Pearson 424, sailed to Maine 11 times and the Caribbean 1500 in 11/1994 and the Pusser’s Cup 5/1995. Euphrosyne is currently in commission in the family tradition under the skipper and photographer Robert Carpenter Shook) with the Manhasset Bay Yacht Club. Bob was also active in the Plandome Fire Department, served a term as president of the Plandome Field and Marine Club, was an active member of the racing and cruising committees at MBYC, and Sunday School superintendent at Christ Church, Manhasset, where he and Betts were active for their entire tenure in Plandome.
He was predeceased two years ago by his wife Betts of 65 years, survived by his younger sister Ruth S. Carpenter of Seattle; his son Dr. James Tyler Carpenter (psychologist), daughter-in-law Karen Bondoronek-Carpenter (RN) and granddaughter Ariel Bell Carpenter, of Milton and Boston, MA; his daughter Dr. Lee Slingluff Carpenter and son-in-law Dr. Richard Shook (veterinarians) and grandson Robert Carpenter Shook (photographer) and granddaughter Carson Carpenter Shook (HS Science Education intern and graduate student) of Niantic, CT; and daughter Robin Carpenter (artist) of Sonoma, CA.
A service will be held at Christ Church Manhasset, 1351 Northern Blvd., Manhasset, Saturday, March 11, at 2 p.m., followed by internment at the church and a reception afterwards in church Parish House. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Crosby Fund for Education in Haiti at www.crosbyfund.org.

The Manhasset Board of Education has announced they have selected Dr. Vincent Butera to be the next Superintendent of the Manhasset School District. The board approved Butera’s appointment at the Saturday, March 11, board meeting. before the review the Superintendent’s Preliminary 2017-18 Budget.

Board president Regina Rule said, “I am thrilled to welcome Dr. Butera to Manhasset, and we are confident that the Manhasset school community will be well served by Dr. Butera’s dedicated, caring and talented leadership. Dr. Butera shares Manhasset’s student centered approach and our ongoing commitment to improvement in all areas.”

Butera is currently the Superintendent of the Bayport Blue Point School District on Long Island, a position he has held since 2013. Prior to that was the Assistant Superintendent of Schools for the Long Beach School district. During his time in Long Beach, Butera was widely credited for the district’s notable growth in student achievement. Among the factors contributing to Long Beach’s success were the implementation of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program.

Butera has also worked as a principal, assistant principal and social studies teacher. Furthermore, for two years he served as an assistant professor at Dowling College and as an adjunct professor at the College of St. Rose since 2014.

Butera grew up in Queens and graduated from Queens College with honors with Bachelor of Arts in history and a Master of Science with honors in special education. He holds a certificate of advanced study in educational administration from Hofstra University. He earned a doctoral degree in educational administration, leadership and technology from Dowling College. He and his wife have two teenage children and reside in Massapequa.

“I am honored by the board’s confidence in me as the next superintendent of the Manhasset Schools, and I eagerly look forward to meeting the students, families, staff and residents of the community,” said Dr. Butera. “Manhasset is one of the finest public schools in the nation, and I am privileged to be given the opportunity to serve.”

Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates was selected by the Manhasset Board of Education last November to assist the board in its search to replace Superintendent Charles Cardillo who is retiring at the end of June. He has served the Manhasset School District for the past 12 years.

The meeting then continued to the Manhasset’s Superintendent’s Preliminary 2017-18 Budget which showed an increase of 2.02 percent which is at the allowable tax levy cap. More details in the March 22 edition of the Manhasset Press.

To many, March means St. Patrick’s Day. It’s about chasing leprechauns, plucking four-leaf clovers and kissing any drunken fool wearing green, no matter how much or how little Irish heritage they have.

I have never been a fan of St. Paddy’s Day. To me, it has nothing to do with its Irish roots, and instead is yet another excuse for Americans to binge drink and make a mess of themselves, the bars they visit and the parade route along Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue. Those who overindulge during this holiday are a danger to themselves and the innocent bystanders driving beside them on the road.

Beyond green-clad revelers, March is a time to focus on a far different danger—colon cancer. Ever since 2000, March has been known as National Colon Cancer Awareness Month and is a rallying point for thousands of patients, survivors, caregivers and advocates throughout the country to spread awareness by wearing blue, holding fundraisers and getting screenings to detect the dreaded disease.

According to a recent study by the American Cancer Society, colon and rectal cancers are on the rise in 20- and 30-year-olds. The study says that someone born after 1990 has double the risk of developing this type of cancer than people born in 1950. This alarming statistic is likely due to obesity, poor diet and a sedentary lifestyle.

This is no longer a health issue that can wait until the age of 50 to address. Jump on Google and find a local clinic offering free colon cancer screenings.

So, on March 17, instead of going green with dyed beer, bagels and cookies, make an effort to schedule a colon cancer screening. Not only will you possibly save your own life, but you will be far less annoying to the many of us who prefer not to be on the receiving end of your St. Paddy’s-induced shenanigans.

The five villages of Manhasset including Flower Hill, Munsey Park, Plandome, Plandome Manor and Plandome Heights will hold upcoming elections for trustees and mayor positions on Tuesday, March 21. All seats are running unopposed and most are running for reelection.

Two changes in Munsey Park are of note: previous Deputy Mayor Frank DeMento will be running for mayor once again as Sean Haggarty retires and there will be a new trustee, Lawrence Ceriello. DeMento had previously been mayor of Munsey Park while Haggerty had been a trustee. The deputy mayor will be chosen in April by the appointed mayor. Elections are held at the village halls. Voting begins at noon and runs until 9 p.m.

Below is a list of voting sites and candidates running for each village.

Village of Flower Hill

1 Bonnie Heights Rd.
516-627-5000

• Mayor Robert McNamara (replaced Mayor Elaine Phillips who resigned to accept New York Senate position)
• Trustee Kate Hirsch
• Trustee Brian Herrington
• Trustee Jay Beber
• Trustee Frank Genese

Village of Munsey Park

1777 Northern Blvd.
516-365-7790

• Mayor Frank DeMento (former Mayor of Munsey Park)
• Trustee Patrick Hance
• Trustee Lawrence Ceriello (new candidate)

Village of Plandome

65 South Dr.
516-627-1748

• Mayor Lloyd Williams
• Trustee Katie Saville
• Trustee Donald Richardson
• Village Justice James D. Kiley

Village of Plandome Manor

55 Manhasset Ave.
516-627-3701

• Mayor Barbara Donno
• Trustee Matthew Clinton
• Trustee James Bayder

Plandome Heights

*Please note that residents of Plandome Heights vote at Plandome Village Hall. The number listed is for Plandome Heights Village Hall*

65 South Dr., Plandome
516-627-1136

• Trustee Daniel Cataldo
• Trustee Gus Panopoulos
• Trustee Norman Taylor
• Village Justice Cye Ross

The Adventures in Learning 2017 annual Wine and Tastings Soirée was held at the Village Club at Sands Point on Friday, March 3. Adventures in Learning is an after-school educational and enrichment program dedicated to improving the lives of Long Island children in need of after-school care and instruction. The program is run at the Hagedorn Community Center at the Manhasset/Great Neck Economic Opportunity Council (EOC). The EOC sponsors a variety of programs, including Head Start, a summer program, and OATMEAL Life, in addition to Adventures in Learning, where children are able to develop homework skills while benefitting from computer instruction, literary and math programs, and cultural activities.

Adventures in Learning garners support from many members of the Manhasset community including Shelter Rock and Middle School parent, Erika Craven who said that she believes “education is the most fundamental right in this country. Adventures in Learning answers the needs of all Manhasset students.” The great value of the programs offered by Adventures in Learning was asserted by Robert Geczik, principal of the Shelter Rock School, who said, “The program really understands the needs of the kids and responds to that.”

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The short and long term benefits of the program was supported by Manhasset resident Barbara Napolitano when she stated, “Diana Holden brought my attention to Adventures in Learning. As a resident of Manhasset, I believe in programs like this to support our social communities. As we go forward into such unsure times, it is programs like this that will continue to make a difference. This sentiment was echoed by Bruce Burrows who said, “It’s a great local cause that has wide-reaching and long-term effects for the community and everyone involved.”

This year’s well-attended event honored Debbie Cardillo and Charlie Cardillo, Manhasset Superintendent of Schools. Cardillo, who has served as superintendent since November 2005 and has announced his retirement effective at the end of the 2016-17 school year, spoke of his love for Manhasset and thanked the community for its tremendous support during his tenure as superintendent.

More information about Adventures in Learning, including its programs and volunteer opportunities, can be found on its website www.adventures-in-learning.org.

The more things change, the more they stay the same.

Women in this country have been fighting for their basic human rights for more than 150 years, and though it may have appeared we won them decades ago, looks can be deceiving. There is still no law mandating equal pay for equal work. Legislation giving women control of their own reproductive rights is continuously chipped away at. Unlike every other developed nation in the world, the U.S. does not provide paid maternity leave, which undermines advancement in the workplace and job security.

On top of all that, every single day ordinary people turn a blind eye to blatant sexual harassment and sexual assault. This happens in every echelon of society.

March is Women’s History Month. Until the 1970s, the concept of a day or week or month to recognize the struggles and victories of women was unheard of. Years of dogged lobbying led to Congress finally declaring March as National Women’s History Month in 1987. But what is it worth when women’s rights and liberties continue to be stripped away?

Prepare for more demonstrations, more marches, rallies and strikes. Activism is a new part of daily life. If history has proven anything, it is that we are willing to do whatever it takes to earn equal status. And as cliché as it is to say, if you’re not with us, you are against us.

Every time you criticize the women who show up to fight for their rights, you are stomping on the graves of the women who came before you to fight for the life of privilege and comfort you’re currently living. The history books will note your apathy and your children will be ashamed of your complaisance. They will be the ones to carry on the fight, which, as is evident today, may go on forever.

The [Manhasset-Lakeville] Water Department in town decided to upgrade all the water meters from analog to smart meters with an opt-out option. We have a small house and especially when you have a child, you take in consideration that a smart meter implies radiation and it has not been proven as harmless. So I opted out for that smart meter both for gas and water. The fee imposed by PSEG is $7.77, however the [Manhasset-Lakeville] Water Department’s fee is $50 while my water bill is maximum $14.

I find that ridiculous, to charge so much, especially when not the whole island was upgraded so far. It seems that the fee was decided by the board of executives at the water department, which means that it can be even higher in the future, at their own discretion. It is not fair to impose a fee more than three times than the actual water bill. So far I think there are around 100 families in town that opted out.

—Oana O.

The dismantling of the old Manhasset-Lakeville water tower, situated in the Incorporated Village of Munsey Park, is in progress. The dismantling, which began at the beginning of March, is clearly visible against the skyline. Workmen have been cutting pieces of the old unit and are slowly removing the outdated structure. The new tower is painted and fully functioning.

The original elevated water tank was installed in 1929 and according to the water district, came to the end of its economic life and replacement began in 2014. The new water tower holds 750,000 gallons of water, which is far greater that the original tanks capacity of 500,000. The additional capacity is critical considering the amount of residential development that has happened in Manhasset and North Hills since 1929.

The M-L Water District maintains four water storage tanks with a total volume of 5.5 million gallons. Two ground tanks hold a combined 4-million gallons while two elevated tanks hold a combined 1.5-million gallons. The district serves about 45,000 customers over a 10.2-square mile area.

There are approximately a dozen homes that abut the Munsey Park elevated tank site. The Incorporated Village of Munsey Park is still in litigation over the project. According to the village, the last appeal was argued March 16 in Appellate Division 2 Department, 45 Monroe Pl. in Brooklyn. No word on the outcome.

The superintendent’s preliminary 2017-18 budget is at the allowable 2.02 percent tax levy cap and achieves:

• Nine-year average tax levy increase of 1.81 percent
• Nine-year average budgeted expense increase of 1.75 percent

The goal of the superintendent’s preliminary budget is to maintain and enhance the 4 A’s-Academics, Arts, Athletics and Activities. Highlights include:

• Offering all elementary sections within class size guidelines.

• Maintaining current class sizes in secondary school core instructional programs.

• Expanding the district’s middle school Project Lead the Way (PLTW)-STEM Initiative to the high school and the elementary schools. PLTW is an interdisciplinary program that requires students to adopt a design-thinking mindset through hands-on projects in science, technology, engineering, and math. PLTW fosters creative, collaborative problem-solving, critical and creative thinking, and perseverance.

• Providing additional high school academic opportunities: Project Lead the Way STEM “Introduction to Engineering Design”; ½ year science electives: Anatomy and Physiology, Marine Biology, Science of Natural Disasters and Criminalistics; in the Fine Arts: advanced level of study in Animation II and Digital Photography II; and in Physical Education, Project Adventure, a course based on active learning through cooperative and trust building activities.

• Expanding the 1:1 Chromebook initiative by purchasing by the start of the 2017-18 school year, 525 Chromebooks for the third, fourth, and fifth grades at Munsey Park and Shelter Rock. Current fifth graders will take their Chromebooks to sixth grade and current sixth graders will take their Chromebooks to seventh grade. Existing seventh grade ELA and social studies classroom Chromebooks will be redeployed to upper-grade Science classrooms.

• Implementing zSpace in collaboration with the Tower Foundation’s 2017 initiative at Munsey Park, Shelter Rock and the secondary school. zSpace is a 3-D technology that combines elements of virtual and augmented reality systems to create life-like experiences using all-in-one computers that support immersive and interactive academic experiences for students.

• Implementing kidOYO, an online platform that supports students’ learning of computer programming (coding) and engineering.

• Adding necessary and appropriate professional development to provide for training in curriculum initiatives: Project Lead the Way-STEM, Google Apps, Math in Focus, Writing Fundamentals, zSpace training, and kidOYO.

• Adding second grade to the elementary Homework Program.

• Providing for aides full-time in Kindergarten classrooms in September to facilitate the smooth transition to Kindergarten.

• Supporting student social, emotional and academic needs by adding a .6 FTE school psychologist at the secondary school.

• Continuing the current high school integrated co-teaching model with respective support classes to appropriately support all students as they encounter the increased rigor of the New York State Learning Standards in: English 9R, English 10R, English 11R, Global 9R, Global 10R, US History 11R, Grade 12 English and Social Studies, Earth Science, Algebra, Geometry, and Algebra 2.

• Continuing the current middle school integrated co-teaching model with respective support classes to better meet the rigors of the New York State Learning Standards—in English 7, English 8, Social Studies 7, Social Studies 8, Math 7, Math 8, Science 7 and Living Environment classrooms.

• Continuing the integrated co-teaching model at Munsey Park and Shelter Rock at all grade levels to reflect the model of a regular education teacher and special education teacher working together in each classroom which benefits all students enrolled in integrated co-teaching classes.

• Maintaining English as a New Language (ENL) teachers at the elementary level and adding a .3 FTE to ENL (total 2.3 FTE) at the secondary level, as mandated by the implementation Part 154 of the New York State Commissioner’s Regulations for all public school districts throughout New York State.

• Funding for three additional clubs at the secondary school and continuing the current level of club opportunities at the elementary schools.

• Providing additional assistant coaches where necessary to manage team size and continuing the current level of team offerings for the middle school, junior varsity and varsity.

—Submitted by
Manhasset Public School District

The Manhasset Chamber of Commerce and the Town of North Hempstead officials gathered for the official ribbon cutting ceremony for Publican’s on Thursday, March 9. Chamber Copresidents Stephanie Solomon (Chocolate Works) and T.J. Costello, (Hierarchy Architects) Chamber Vice President Elizabeth Johnson (Manhasset Press/Port News), Chamber Secretary Katie Miller (CSM), Former President C.J. Coleman (Coleman Pension) and Diane Harragan (Coach Realtors) joined Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth, Councilwoman Anna Kaplan and Clerk Wayne Wink in officially welcoming Publicans to Plandome Road.

Mike King, the manager of Publicans, Madeline Sayed and the staff of Publicans were on hand for the ribbon cutting. Chamber members Laura Casale and Tricia Dessi were also in attendance.

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Chamber president Costello was the architect who worked on the redesign of the establishment. The beautifully restored back room which has an amazing skylight and the perfect place to welcome chamber, officials and guests to the event.

With the Dickens sign on the wall, a huge American flag framed against another wall, the celebratory atmosphere of the room was cozy with tall cocktail tables filled with crudite and cheese plates to nibble on, while officials toasted the staff of Publicans to great success and a fruitful business.

Executive Chef Rich Schoenacher plans to increase its offering to include a lunch menu shortly.

I just wanted to send you an update that I did receive a kidney transplant this past March 8 and am recovering from the surgery. I am so thankful to you and everyone at Manhasset Press and Long Island newspapers for writing my story and trying to help me save my life. I am so thankful to you and you did a beautiful job in raising awareness about kidney disease and the need.

—Hetty Chung

By all accounts, the kids had a terrific time at the Junior Prom, and the Class of 2018 Frolic Fundraiser that evening was wonderfully successful as well. In fact, there are many thank yous in order, beginning and ending with Barbara and Karlo Duvnjak, who so very generously opened their beautiful home to the entire grade. Our more than gracious hosts welcomed and provided food and drinks for well over 100 guests. They made everything easy and fun, and we could not have done it without them.

Likewise, we could not have pulled off such a fun and successful evening without the volunteers who donated so much, including their time. A special thank you to Renee McMahon and Margaret Palmadessa for helping with the check-in and running the 50/50 raffle (again). Tasty treats and “extras” were provided by Kristen Rielly, Seval La Rocca, Caroline Kenlon, Karen Torborg, Dee Maleno, Margaret Palmadessa, Linda Phelps, Chris Roberts, Nancy Albanese, Becky Donahue, Pam Giacobbe, Traci Clinton, Laura Kowalski, Michaela Sheridan, Tara Baranello, Caroll Thorpe, Joanne Anderson, Bethanne DeMatteis, Kim Newman, Lauren DeCastro, Jamie Chang, Jeanine Ferrone, Katie McEnroe, Sarah Beresheim, Heather Menzies, Margo Coleman, Janine Petracca and James Goldrick.
Finally, we would like to thank A&F Market, Flower Shop, Munsey Park Bagel, WatChuWanWonton.com and Culinary Architect Catering for their generous donations. Let’s continue to thank these generous establishments with our patronage.

We look forward to enjoying other activities and events with such a wonderful group of parents over the course of the next year and a half, as our children continue to enjoy and make memories at Manhasset High School.

—Mary Bellucci and Kim Kuester,
2018 MHS Grade Level Chairs

Manhasset High School swimmer Zach Leng, a junior, competed in the New York State Championships held at the Nassau Aquatic Center in East Meadow on Friday, March 3, and Saturday, March 4.

At Friday’s state preliminaries, Leng competed in two individual events, the 100yd Butterfly and the 100yd Backstroke.

At Saturday’s state finals, Leng finished 19th in the 100yd Backstroke. Congratulations to an outstanding season.

It’s surreal to think that this week marks the two-year anniversary of our tragic house fire. It’s been quite a journey, but we’re happy to report that we finally moved into our newly rebuilt home just in time for Christmas. Now that we are settled, we wanted to reflect and reach out with a public letter of thanks to the Manhasset community to express our deep appreciation for the help, support and well wishes offered to us by so many very kind and generous people.

When we began to list the individual names of people we wanted to thank, such as neighbors, teachers and friends, we realized that well over 50 families had either cooked food, bought gift cards or clothes, sent thoughtful letters or made visits and calls of encouragement that we literally felt we couldn’t complete it for fear of omitting even one.
Not to single out certain individuals, but we truly appreciate the assistance we received from those amazing people who swooped in to provide all kinds of help, including shelter and other dirty jobs, in the early days and without whom we wouldn’t have functioned, and you know who you are. The words ‘thank you’ just aren’t expressive enough. Please know in your heart that we will be forever grateful.

The best example of why Manhasset is so special is found in the many caring organizations around town who extended themselves for us and we wanted to especially thank and acknowledge them for their help:

Manhasset Lakeville Fire Department
Plandome Fire Department
Nassau County Police Department
Mayor, trustees and staff of the Village of Plandome Heights
Plandome Heights Women’s Club
Plandome Women’s Club
Munsey Park Women’s Club
Flower Hill Women’s Club
St. Mary’s Church
Knights of Columbus
Shelter Rock Church
Manhasset School Administrators & Teachers
Manhasset SCA & Manhasset SEPTA
Manhasset Girl Scouts
Manhasset Brownies Troops
Cornell Alumni
Boy Scouts Troops 10 & 71
The staff at Great Neck Inn
Designers + Builders Alliance of LI
Gino’s Restaurant
Villa Milano
Cafe Continental
Louie’s Restaurant
Gallery Couture
Indie Surf Shop
Bob’s Photo
Trapani Art & Frame
Manhasset Veterinary Hospital

And last but not least, the Manhasset Mother’s Group, Sunshine Committee, for organizing warm meals and all the families that cooked and delivered them to Hierarchy’s office, which we used as a home-base for the first few months of our transition—we were truly humbled.
Thank you, and God Bless you all! With much love and gratitude,

—The Costellos,
T.J., Andrea, Toby, Lexi

Hall and Katz will be honored at the Town of North Hempstead event

March is Women’s History Month and two women who head Reach Out America (ROA) will be honored on March 29; for their community service, ROA President Rita Hall will be added to the May W. Newburger Women’s Roll of Honor and ROA Vice President Patty Katz will be lauded during the Inaugural Nassau County Women Breaking Ground celebration.

Hall joined Reach Out America in 2008; she rose from assistant to chairwoman of their Church/State committee, then vice president and finally president of the organization last year. She is a board member of the North Shore Community Arts Council, helps feed homeless workers through the Long Island Pride Chorus (where she sings), and volunteers at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and at WNYC.

Katz, a founding chairwoman of Reach Out America’s Green Committee, now vice president of the organization, worked to help Nassau County residents make green lifestyle choices with Assemblywoman Michelle Schimel, presented global warming programs to Great Neck students, and is a member of the TONH Ecological Commission and Nassau County Environmental Board. Recently, Katz was elected to the Great Neck Water Pollution Control District as Commissioner.

Reach Out America, formed in 2004, is dedicated to protecting the environment, defending the first amendment, safeguarding the social safety net, assuring electoral fairness and seeking a peaceful world; ROA holds monthly meetings where expert speakers address the membership about timely issues. The actions the organization takes to affect progressive change include demonstrating, leafleting, petitioning, phone banking, visiting and pressuring legislators and writing to the press.

On April 29 from 10 a.m. till 4 p.m., ROA will host a full day women’s forum in Veatch House, Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 48 Shelter Rock Rd., Manhasset. The fee which includes the full program, lunch and a brief concert, is $25 per person in advance via check made out and sent to Reach Out America, 108 Station Rd., Great Neck, NY, 11023. For info email ritayhall@gmail.com.

The Sixth Annual Lauri Strauss Leukemia Foundation Ride for Research Bike Tour will be held on Sunday, May 21. Enjoy this ride or walk (not a race) while helping to raise money for cancer research. There are four options: a 3.3 mile bike ride (can do it two times), 14-mile bike ride and 21-mile bike ride and a three-mile walk. Ride or walk to help raise money to beat leukemia and allied cancers. Join as an individual, or as a team with friends, family or coworkers.

There will be free T-shirts, refreshments and raffle tickets while supplies last. Additional raffle tickets can be purchased during the event. The top three individuals and top three team fundraisers will be awarded a winner’s certificate and a valuable gift basket and will be named in post-event publicity.

Enroll online at www.lslf.org. Early registration fees before May 6 are $25 for adults and $15 for children. After May 7, registration fees increase to $30 for an adult and $20 for children. Riders can register the day of the race for $50.

The event begins at the Port Washington train station on the Haven Avenue side.

The race begins at 8:30 a.m. for 14- and 21-mile riders. The three-mile walk starts at 8:30 a.m. and the 3.3-mile ride starts at 9 a.m. (This route can be done two times.)
The Lauri Strauss Leukemia Foundation honors the memory of Lauri Strauss, who succumbed to Acute Myelogenous Leukemia at the early age of 26. Its mission is to find a cure for leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease, myeloma and other cancers by means of awarding Discovery Grants to innovative developmental research projects at many of our countries most respected medical institutions. They provide for palliative care, conduct marrow donor drives and promote cord blood donations.

The Lauri Strauss Leukemia Foundation is a tax-exempt, nonprofit humanitarian organization.

Tired of winter and the same old drab clothing?  Now that spring has arrived you will have an opportunity to update and refresh your wardrobe and give to a local educational organization at the same time.

Talbots and Adventures in Learning cordially invite you to start your shopping spree and to check out the latest styles all day Tuesday, April 4^th at Talbots. This will also be your chance to support Adventures.

Adventures’ representatives look forward to greeting you the same day from 6:30-8:30PM at Talbots, 1625 Northern Boulevard, Manhasset. Talbots will generously donate 10% of pre-tax sales to Adventures.  For further information, contact Talbots at 516-344-6147 or Adventures at 516-767-9235.

Nassau County Police are advising motorists that the Long Island Expressway will be shutting down beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 2, 2017, Eastbound, between exits 44 S (Route 135) and the 13 E exit ramp of the Southbound 135 to Eastbound LIE for investigation of an April 2, 2016 accident.

The roadway is expected to reopen by 11:30 a.m. Sunday.

Public should be advised the detail may cause traffic delays and detours during this time.

Tired of winter and the same old drab clothing?  Now that spring has arrived you will have an opportunity to update and refresh your wardrobe and give to a local educational organization at the same time.

Talbots and Adventures in Learning cordially invite you to start your shopping spree and to check out the latest styles all day Tuesday, April 4^th at Talbots. This will also be your chance to support Adventures.

Adventures’ representatives look forward to greeting you the same day from 6:30-8:30PM at Talbots, 1625 Northern Boulevard, Manhasset. Talbots will generously donate 10% of pre-tax sales to Adventures.  For further information, contact Talbots at 516-344-6147 or Adventures at 516-767-9235.

Founded 48 years ago, Adventures in Learning is an after-school education and enrichment program, located in the Hagedorn Community Center in the Great Neck/Manhasset EOC building at 65 High Street, Manhasset, dedicated to improving the lives of children in need of after-school care and instruction.

We’ve got you covered with some last-minute ideas

Saturday, April 8

Maple Days

Old Bethpage Village Restoration (1303 Round Swamp Rd., Old Bethpage) will host “Maple Days” on April 8 and 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn how maple syrup is made. Visitors will be able to observe tree tapping demos, sap boiling and cooking demonstrations with maple syrup. For information, call 516-572-8400.

Egg Hunt

Join the American Airpower Museum’s egg hunt (230 New Highway, Farmingdale) from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and also check out the petting zoo, face painting, games and pictures with the Easter bunny. Visit www.americanairpowermuseum.com for details.

Space Fun

Check out the Cradle of Aviation Museum’s week-long “school’s out” events. The museum is located on Museum Row on Charles Lindbergh Blvd. in Garden City. Visit www.cradleofaviation.org or call 516-572-4111.

Easter Bunny Visit

Stop by Hicks Nursery (100 Jericho Tpke., Westbury) to meet the Easter bunny on April 8, 9, 15 and 16. Visit www.hicksnurseries.com for details.

Stroll The Gardens

Old Westbury Gardens (71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury) is open every day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., except Tuesday. Visit www.oldwestburygardens.org for details, including family-friendly programs on April 8 and 15.

Sunday, April 9

Family Sundays At The Museum

Visit the Nassau County Museum of Art for Family Sundays, from 1 to 4 p.m. Family tour begins at 1 p.m. followed by an art activity at 1:30 p.m. The museum is located at 1 Museum Dr. in Roslyn Harbor. Visit www.nassaumuseum.org for details.

Monday, April 10

Passover begins at sundown

Wednesday, April 12

Author Meet

Long Island author Shari Bitterman will be reading and signing copies of her new children’s book, Simon The Snail, at Book Revue (313 New York Ave., Huntington) at 7 p.m.

Saturday, April 15

Easter Village

Enjoy pictures with live bunnies, Easter egg hunt, bounce houses, scavenger hunt, potato sack races, egg relay races, balloon twisting, face painting and more, beginning
at 10 a.m. at Old Bethpage Village Restoration (1303 Round Swamp Rd., Old Bethpage). Visit www.obvrnassau.com for tickets and details.

Sunday, April 16

Easter Sunday—Take A Hike

Sagamore Hill National Park (20 Sagamore Hill Rd., Oyster Bay) is open from sunrise to sunset today. Walk off that holiday feast and also check out the visitor center and bookstore, open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

—Compiled by Christy Hinko