Hempstead, NY News & Events

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Upcoming Events

Sunday, June 21

Book Discussion: The Cliffs

Jun22

Librarian Lee will lead a discussion of the novel "The Cliffs" by J. Courtney Sullivan

Where

Elmont Memorial Library

700 Hempstead Tpke.

Elmont, NY

Phone

516-354-5280

Price

free

Website

elmontlibrary.org

Senior Afternoon Concert: The Chiclettes and Vinnie Medugno

Jun22

Live outdoor musical performance by The Chiclettes and Vinnie Medugno, held at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre in Field #6, weather permitting

Where

Eisenhower Park

1899 Hempstead Tpke.

East Meadow, NY

Phone

516-572-0200

Price

free

Website

nassaucountyny.gov/1767/Parks-Recreation-Museums

Noontime Concert: Bob Damato

Jun24

Live outdoor musical performance by Bob Damato, held in Field #1 (enter off of Merrick Avenue at the Northwell Health Ice Center), weather permitting

Where

Eisenhower Park

1899 Hempstead Tpke.

East Meadow, NY

Phone

516-572-0200

Price

free

Website

nassaucountyny.gov/1767/Parks-Recreation-Museums

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