🌊Mineola Plans a 120th Anniversary Celebration

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Today’s Edition: 
🎉 Mineola Plans Community Celebration for Its 120th Anniversary
🍽️ Taste of Roslyn Will Support Local Restaurants and Historic Preservation
🗓️ Upcoming Events and Things To Do!

🎉 Mineola Plans Community Celebration for Its 120th Anniversary

Mineola will celebrate 120 years since its 1906 incorporation with an outdoor community event on Friday, September 4.

The celebration will take place on Second Street between Main Street and Mineola Boulevard. Street closures are scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m., allowing participating restaurants to place tables in the roadway.

The VHS Cover Band is scheduled to perform at 7:30 p.m., with American Theatre Dance also participating. The Mineola Historical Society plans to display local artifacts, historic photo books and a flag dating to 1906.

The event will combine village history, live entertainment, outdoor dining and support for Mineola restaurants.

Click here: See what Mineola has planned for its 120th-anniversary celebration.

Original report: Long Island Press. Subscription or registration may be required by the publisher.

🍽️ Taste of Roslyn Will Support Local Restaurants and Historic Preservation

The Roslyn Landmark Society and Roslyn Chamber of Commerce will hold the Taste of Roslyn on September 24 at 6 p.m. at Haute Durvo, 55 Lumber Road.

Eleven food businesses had joined when the event was announced: Hendrick’s Tavern, Okaru, 388, Griffin, Alto, Mim’s, Delicacies, Gino’s Parlor, Trattoria Diane, Sweet Harbor Coffee and Ilios Froyo.

The fundraiser is expected to feature tasting stations, live music and displays of vintage and current cars. Proceeds are intended to support historic preservation while giving Roslyn restaurants and food businesses additional community exposure.

Click here: See which Roslyn restaurants are participating and how the event will support local preservation.

Original report: Long Island Press. Subscription or registration may be required by the publisher.

🌤️ WeatherWatch

Thursday, August 20
High: 83°F | Low: 72°F
🌦️ Partly cloudy with afternoon showers possible

Friday, August 21
High: 79°F | Low: 69°F
☔ Scattered showers throughout the day

Nassau Events Worth Knowing This Week

Here are a few local events to keep on your calendar, including family activities, community gatherings, live music, food events, and weekend plans across the county.

Before you go, check the event page for registration, parking, weather updates, and schedule changes.

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