Feb. 14: Hearts, Flushing, Feuding Soccer Clubs, and More Things to Know TODAY

Hearts, clubs and a royal flush. It sounds like a card game, but it's actually just a Monday and ofcourse, Valentine's Day, in Malverne and West Hempstead.

Here's your guide to the top local stories and events happening this Feb. 14:

1. West Hempstead Field Feud: Love isn't the only battlefield. Tension over use of the fields and other sports facilities continues in West Hempstead with coaches, parents, soccer clubs and school board members divided over who has a right to the playing space. The dispute was in the spotlight Tuesday night at an open policy work session held by the board, at which many of the parents were given the opportunity to argue their points on the issue to those who will have the final say on the policy. Click here for a recap of the meeting. Plus, mark your calendars, because tomorrow the issue will be put to a vote at the next school board meeting.
2. Cupid's Corner: Still, need to pick up flowers or chocolate for your Valentine? Check back at noon for a guide to local places that will have the cards, gifts and red roses your special person will be expecting today. Forget to make dinner reservations? You may still be in luck. Click for Patch's Picks to find great restaurants in the neighborhood and learn what they'll be offering this Valentine's Day. (And pick up the phone ASAP to make sure you book a table for tonight.) 's some local shops to get decadent sweets for your sweet, plus an easy recipe for making your own chocolate covered strawberries if you plan to stay in tonight. Also, you can get free chiropractic care today only at one practice in Malverne.
3. Lakeview Fire: A blaze ripped through a home in Lakeview Sunday morning, sending one person to the hospital. Patch will have the full story later today.
4. Flushing Begins: At with Long Island American Water President Bill Varley, an announcement was made that the company would flush out the entire system this week to remove some of the sediment that is contributing to the brown tap water problem in the area. Many residents received phone calls over the weekend and Varley has contacted local groups to get out the word that he is keeping his. The company said they will be conducting hydrant flushing starting today for Malverne, West Hempstead and Lakeview. Flushing will take place between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m, and will continue through Friday, Feb. 18. (They are going to start in the vicinity of Cornwell Avenue and move out to surrounding streets.) Residents are instructed not to wash laundry during this time. If you notice that your cold water becomes discolored during the flushing, let the water run at a slow rate until it clears. A more detailed schedule of the flushing will be available soon. Also, check out Patch's and about the Feb. 10 meeting to learn about all the promises the company made and the concerns residents expressed
5. Weekly Notebooks: We know your busy, but here's an easy way to catch up on all the important stories that are happening in the Town of Hempstead and Nassau County government. Read the here to see what the top stories were in the past week. In the , we'll fill you in on lacrosse clinics to sign up for, plus news at the much-talked about animal shelter. Also, click for the full video report of the recent rally held animal activists outside the shelter to see what they are protesting.

Find out what everyone will be doing and talking about tomorrow in Tuesday's Daily Five List.

Visit Malverne-West Hempstead Patch every morning at 6 a.m. to find out what's happening in your community each day.