From page 1 random acts of kindness can brighten someone else’s day.” Some examples of the students work included simple acts like holding the door open for others, and more farfetched ideas like calling 911 to save a pizza place from going up in flames. The Dominoes theme came into play as each act of kindness was a followed by another act through twenty-three pages of the book. “The students worked very hard to demonstrate the concept of how one kind act can spread through a community the same way dominoes fall,” said
Mutch. “They put a lot of effort into coloring their books in only shades of black and white with each act of kindness highlighted in red.” The students found out they made the semifinal round in March along with fifty other schools nationwide. On June 15th they found out that they were the grand-prize winner amongst seventy-five thousand other applicants. “They were absolutely ecstatic and we had a little celebration for them here at the school,” said Mevo. “Each student involved received a certificate, a ribbon and a published copy of the book.”
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Free concert, fireworks at TOBAY Beach From page 1
ca is a great opportunity for families and seniors to enjoy a free evening of music and entertainment while celebrating our freedoms in America and the veterans and active duty military
who secured our freedoms. Please bring your family, and friends, along with some lawn chairs and coolers to TOBAY Beach for a wonderful night.” If doubtful weather conditions arise, please call (516) 797-7925.
“Shootout for Soldiers” 24-hr lacrosse game
From page 1 cumulative, resulting in unique scores for a lacrosse game with totals reaching into the hundreds. Participants include children, adults, seniors, youth, high school, college players and veterans.
Teams that accommodate players with special needs are also scheduled to play. For more information, please visit www.shootoutforsoldiers.com or contact Harry Jacobs at longisland@shootoutforsoldiers.com or at (516) 315-3002.
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