Military gets 'Big Apple' welcome during Fleet Week
      For the fifth consecutive year, sailors and marines in New York City for Fleet Week got the ultimate "Big Apple" greeting when they were photographed in groups, with their images simultaneously projected on the News Astrovision by Panasonic Video Screen.
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Real girls needed for American Girl Doll fashion show
      Our Lady of Perpetual Help School will be hosting the American Girl Fashion Show November 2 to 4, at the school, 240 South Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. The show includes an historic collection, with girls modeling the clothing worn by the historic dolls from Addy through the new Emily doll (Molly'...
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Town of Babylon recreation permits are on sale now
      Town of Babylon Recreation Permits for the 2007 summer season are on sale now. The permit will allow you to access Overlook Beach, Cedar Beach, Cedar Beach Marina, Gilgo Beach and Venetian Shores. Permits are available to TOB residents only.
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The Dinghy Shop to offer a free kayack lesson June 9
      The Dinghy Shop, 334 S. Bayview Ave., Amityville is offering a free kayak lesson, Saturday, June 9, 10 a.m. to noon. If you acquired a new kayak this past winter/spring, you are invited to bring your boat, paddle and life vest to the shop where instructors will present an introduction to paddling...
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Blood drive to be held June 19
      St. Martin's School will be holding a blood drive, Tuesday, June 19, 4 to 9:30 p.m. in the gym of the school, 41 Union Ave., Amityville. To be eligible to donate bring valid ID and know your Social Security number; are between age 16 and 76 (16 with parental permission); eat well, low fat, and dri...
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
      The following are a list of public meetings and special events for the coming week: THURSDAY, June 7 +Amityville Rotary Weekly Meeting: 8 a.m., Nautilus Diner, Merrick Road, Massapequa. For info., call Joanne Goodman, president at 631- 669-7300.
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