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🌱 Mineola Memorial Day Parade On May 30 + Nursery School Turns 50

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Happy Saturday, neighbors! Here's what's happening today in Mineola.

First, today's weather:

A shower or two; more humid. High: 68, low: 59.

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Here are the top stories today in Mineola:

  1. Mineola's annual Memorial Day parade is back this year and hosted by the Mineola Fire Department on Monday, May 30 at 11 a.m. All are invited to attend. The parade will start at the corner of Union Street and Westbury Avenue, travel west down Westbury Avenue to Roslyn Road, go north on Roslyn Road to Jericho Turnpike, turn west on Jericho Turnpike to Marcellus Road, and head south on Marcellus Road to end at Mineola Memorial Park. A ceremony to commemorate fallen soldiers will take place in the park afterwards. (Mineola American)
  2. Grace Methodist Nursery School in Valley Stream is celebrating its 50th anniversary, with children of all religions and towns across Long Island in its program. Director Diane Panzarino said that children from Mineola, Garden City and even towns as far away as Lindenhurst are enrolled in the program, which emphasizes "learning through play and hands-on activities nurtured by a loving staff." (liherald.com)
  3. Don't expect a picture-perfect spring weekend on Long Island ahead, as the forecast from the News 12 Storm Watch team calls for unsettled weather with spotty showers, drizzle and fog for Saturday and Sunday. There is a bright spot with some sun breaking through Sunday afternoon. (News 12 Long Island)

Today in Mineola:

  • HS Junior Class Car Wash — Mineola Public Schools. (10 a.m.)
  • Asian-American Festival — North Hempstead Beach Park, Port Washington. (12 p.m.)
  • The Museum of Interesting Things (In Person) — Mineola Memorial Library. (12 p.m.)
  • Faz O Relax! — The Portuguese Kids, PHS Lusitano of Mineola. (7 p.m.)

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— Joanne Gallo

About me: Joanne Gallo is a lifelong resident of Long Island and a writer/editor for 30+ years. After earning a B.A. in Journalism and an M.A. in Writing from NYU, Joanne was an on-staff editor for consumer publications, including Features Editor for Soap Opera Weekly, Senior Editor for Energy Times and Executive Editor for The Johns Hopkins White Papers. Raised in the nearby town of Roslyn, Joanne is happy to call Mineola her home for the past 7 years. She loves arts & entertainment, dining, gardening and all the natural beauty that Long Island has to offer.

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