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The event raised funds for the Winters Center for Autism which opened last June.

The Hofstra alums are the only college students from the U.S. to be invited to the international showcase.

The Youth Bureau recently received dozens of prom dresses, suits, shoes and accessories donated by Islip High School students, faculty and residents.

The event is aimed at bringing awareness to the disease and to raise funds to support the National Scleroderma Foundation’s mission.

Sugar kelp removes nitrogen from coastal waters and is used as a natural fertilizer.

The historic Gillette House was built at the end of the Civil War by Capt. Charles Gillette for his wife, Phoebe Edwards and family.

The competition honors educators across the country who have made outstanding academic contributions to their communities.

The contest is being held throughout the month of May to commemorate National Bicycle Safety Month.

The event is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 20 and Sunday, May 21 at the Sisters of St. Joseph greenhouse at 1725 Brentwood Road.

The Trail Conference is a volunteer nonprofit organization that established Long Island’s first long distance hiking trails.

The donations are part of Suffolk Credit Union’s continued effort to support the charitable work of local community groups.

The fundraiser which features a buffet, open bar, raffles and auction, takes place from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 29.

The three week-long camps will focus on screenwriting, acting on camera and theatrical study with stage reading.

The sweet-treat extravaganza and garden party takes place at 3 p.m. on April 29.

The John W. Engeman Theater in Northport presents “Seussical The Musical” throughout the month of April.

Individuals or groups can sign up to participate in the run or walk event that takes place on Sunday, June 4 at Cedar Creek Park in Seaford.

The Canoe Place Inn’s Front Row is hosting a free event that features an interview with a veteran actor and a chance for budding thespians to take stage direction.

The contest offers $100 cash prizes for outstanding student compositions.

The performance is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Friday, March 24 at the Half Hollow Hills Community Library Auditorium in Dix Hills.

Farmingdale Village is hosting the 9th Annual Farmingdale St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday, March 12.

The Battle of the High School Jazz Bands at the NYCB Theatre at Westbury kicks off at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 1.