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Registration Required Please use this QR code to register.

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St. Mary’s Elementary School

1340 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, MANHASSET

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Lifestyle & Shopping

Five Towns

Let's Connect 917.232.5042

April, 2021

C O N G R AT U L AT I O N S

to our award winning agents These agents are the quintessential professionals. Their dedication to their clients and their vast experience are the invaluable qualities you want in your Realtor.

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and

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and

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and

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$

99 + tax

with a 12 oz. Coffee

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1352 Peninsula Blvd, Hewlett

(Located in the Penmill Shopping Center)

516-569-8600 • fax 516-569-0059

email: info@liprime.com

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FAMILY SPECIAL

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$

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$500

COMFORT

TING & COOLING SYSTEM

f estimate. Limited one per customer. . Valid only at participating locations. ned and operated franchise. s May 31, 2021

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516.210.5832

OFF ON ANY NEW

HEATING & COOLING SYSTEM

Must be presented at time of estimate. Limited one per customer. Offers can not be combined. Expires May 31, 2021

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THEY NEED YOU MORE THAN EVER

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ANY SERVICE

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Happy Easter & Happy Passover

McBreen'ss&Beverage

E d d i e s ’ WINES & LIQUORS

79 SUNRISE HIGHWAY • LYNBROOK

(One Block West of Ocean Ave.)

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Miller Lite 24 Pk Bot

22 99

799

$

Growlers

$

$

W/Coupon. Not to be combined. Excludes Sale Items. Exp. 4/30/21.

+tax & Dep. W/Coupon. Not to be combined. Excludes Sale Items. Exp. 4/30/21.

W/Coupon. Not to be combined. Excludes Sale Items. Exp. 4/30/21.

truely Hard Seltzer

White Claw Seltzer

Bud / Bud Light

+tax & Dep.

all Flavors

16 99

+tax & Dep.

All flavors 12 Pk Cans

16 99

$

16 99

$

+tax & Dep.

20 Pk Bot

$

+tax & Dep.

+tax & Dep.

W/Coupon. Not to be combined. Excludes Sale Items. Exp. 4/30/21.

W/Coupon. Not to be combined. Excludes Sale Items. Exp. 4/30/21.

W/Coupon. Not to be combined. Excludes Sale Items. Exp. 4/30/21.

Yuengling Lager

Poland Springs

Coors Light

24 Pk Bot

22 99

40 Pk 16.9oz

7 99

$

$

+tax & Dep.

+tax & Dep.

W/Coupon. Not to be combined. Excludes Sale Items. Exp. 4/30/21.

McBreen's Beverage

3 OFF

$

PROPANE EXCHANGE

W/Coupon. Not to be combined. Excludes Sale Items. Exp. 4/30/21.

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2499

$

+tax & Dep.

W/Coupon. Not to be combined. Excludes Sale Items. Exp. 4/30/21.

36 Pk Cans

8

W/Coupon. Not to be combined. Excludes Sale Items. Exp. 4/30/21.

Every Beer Imaginable! You Name the Beer… We Got It !

WHOLESALE / RETAIL

887-7658

HOURS: Mon-Thurs 9-8 • Fri & Sat 9-9 • Sun 12-5

561-WINE (9463)

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Available

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April 3rd

live Music

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ALFREDO’S CONSTRUCTION

(516)223-4525

at the BeSt priceS in town Call For Spring SpecialS

Seniors, Veterans, Police & Fireman Discounts Nassau Lic. H2061360000 • Suffolk Lic. 35679-H Owner Operated-Lic./Ins.

Free estimates

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OUR E! AKE Y WE MWS SPARKL O WIND

decks decks

Safe Roof and Exterior Cleaning Gutter Cleaning, Repairs, Installations

Dun-Rite

Our Only Business

COmpOsites/ WOOD

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excellent References & many photos

c & s decks sTeVe (516)729-5859

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Residential Window Cleaning Gutter & Leader Cleaning Licensed & insured

516-764-6633

ThE ORiGiNAl

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• Spring and Fall Clean ups • Weekly Maintenance • Aerating • Seeding and sod • Trimming Bushes • Lawn Chemicals (D.E.C. Licensed)

• Oil to Gas Conversions • Hot Water Heaters • Boilers • All Plumbing & Heating Work For House Lifts • Licensed and Insured!

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$

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FREE ESTIMATES 24 HR EMERGENCY SERVICE wenkpipingandheating.com

For New Customer Exp. 6/13/21

Wanted dead or alive tree service free estimate

Spring has sprung and so will your trees. Contact us now for all your pruning needs.

Specializing in:

• Tree removal • land Clearing • STump grinding • pruning • STorm prevenTion

we Care More Than The REST For LESS

Wenk PIPING & HEATING CORP.

nass. LIC. # H2904450000

FREE ESTIMATES

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MASONRY & LANDSCAPE DESIGNS

Owner/Operated • residential/COmmerCial

516-216-2617

suff. LIC.# 54512-H

Est. 1985 Vincent Esposito

Commercial/Residential

Emergency Service 516.312.9866

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516.825.3004 • 516.668.1404

email: info@liprime.com

• Bobcat Services • Planting • Sod • Mulch • Power Washing

CALL Phil/Karen

MOSQUITO ANTS CRICKETS RODENTS ROACHES ETC.

Ph: 516.561.9866

Cell: 516.312.9866

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• Low Voltage Landscape Lighting • Stone or Brick BBQ’s

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• Pavers • Stoops • Patios • Driveways • Retainer Walls

Excalibur art Glass

365 AtlAntic Ave. eAst RockAwAy

516-599-0063

Basement Water Problems?

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• Mulch • Gutter Cleaning • Snow Removal and more!

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If Your Plumbing STInkS, Call The WenkS!

STAINED & LEADED GLASS

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FAMilY OwNED & OPERATED siNCE 1959

FREE ESTIMATES

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516.431.0799

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516-424-3598

Licensed & insured

1117312

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ACE Services, Landscaping Inc. Lawn, tree & Shrub Care

organiC moSquito & peSt ControL

maSonry DiviSion 516.791.6241

www.acelandscapingservices.com

Over 20 Years Experience

Licensed/Insured

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• ConCrete • BriCk Patios • stooPs • stuCCo • Belgium BloCks • sidewalks • drainage ProBlems • Cellar entranCe • waterProofing • driveway sealing • demolition • dumPster serviCe • Powerwashing • handyman rePairs

we beat all competitors’ rates www.tmgreencare.com Residential & Commercial tree removal stump grinding FREE Estimates pruning Lowest Rates roof line clearing

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senior Citizen Discounts

• (631)586-3800

Tree service

BLACKTOP

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in

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Specializing

T&M Greencare

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Family Owned & Operated Business since 1962

Award Winning e Pizza sinc 1962

Hand-Tossed Pizza & Fine Italian Cuisine

15% Off

Authentic Family Recipes Free Garlic Bread for the Table Delicious Low-Calorie Salads Gluten-Free Menu Items Italian Desserts, Wine & Beer Take-Out Orders Welcome

We Deliver

Let us cater your next party!

Restaurant & Pizzeria

Catering for all Occasions 14 Atlantic Ave, Lynbrook, NY 11563

516-599-1204

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HOURS

Sunday to Thursday: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm Friday and Saturday: 11:00 am -12:00 pm 12

Dinner Check Dine in Only. Monday-Thursday

Restaurant & Pizzeria

Catering for all Occasions

Coupon must be presented. Exp. 4/30/21. Cash only. Not to be combined w/any other offer. Not on delivery.

2 Off

$

Any Large Pie Pick Up Only

Restaurant & Pizzeria

Catering for all Occasions

With coupon only. Exp. 4/30/21. Not to be combined w/any other offer. Not on delivery.

3 Off

$

Any Specialty Pie Pick Up Only

Restaurant & Pizzeria

Catering for all Occasions

With coupon only. Exp. 4/30/21. Not to be combined w/any other offer. Not on delivery.

1127851

Savor your choice of tasty pizzas and calzones, fresh pasta dishes and Italian specialities from our grill.

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