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Baldwin Little League marks start of season and coach, wrote to the Herald. “The kids paraded onto the field as we held our ceremoBaldwin Little Lea gue’s nies, thanking all of our amazOpening Day ceremony last ing sponsors, who really make weekend brought players, fami- it possible to keep costs low for lies and community leaders our kids in the community and together under clear skies, play the game we all love.” The Little League, led by marking the start of a new seaP r e s i d e n t Ke v i n son for young BaldKurz and a volunwin athletes. Players from six teer board of trustdivisions paraded ees, sanctions play onto the field at for children ages 4 Baldwin Park on to 14, focusing on Saturday for the fundamentals, annual celebration, teamwork and joined by local electsportsmanship. The ed officials, includleague is managed ing Assemblywomentirely by volunan Judy Griffin and teer coaches, and Hempstead Town supported by local S u p e r v i s o r Jo h n KEVIN SmIth businesses and F e r r e t t i , w h o Coach and board community sponof fered words of sors. member, Baldwin encouragement and One of them is Little League support. Coaches, the Irish Pub. Its volunteers and o w n e r, S h a w n sponsors were also recognized Sabel, came to the event on Satfor helping to keep the pro- urday to show his support, gram running. cooking hot dogs for the playEmma Biazon, a member of ers and their families. the Baldwin High School choir, “At Baldwin’s Irish Pub opened the ceremony, singing we’ve always believed it’s the national anthem. about more than just being a “Opening Day was a huge local bar,” Sabel said in a Facesuccess — we had fantastic book post. “It’s about being weather and a great turnout,” part of the community. SupKevin Smith, a board member ContinuEd on pagE 7
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Second-graders at Meadow Elementary School showcased their heritage through multicultural paper dolls, part of a cafeteria display during the school’s Multicultural Festival last Friday.
Meadow Elementary celebrates cultures at third annual festival By AllYSoN FERRARI aferrari@liherald.com
The sights, sounds and flavors of cultures from around the world filled Meadow Elementary School last Friday during the school’s third annual Multicultural Festival. The evening brought together students, families and educators together for a vibrant celebration of the school community’s diverse backgrounds, featuring performances, student-led projects and cuisine representing nearly 20 countries. From Caribbean steelpan music performed by the ADLIB Steel Orchestra, to Jessica St. Vil-Ulyse and Jean Menesky Magloire’s Haitian dance and drumming, to salsa performances by a dance company called Las Estrellas, to a taekwondo demonstration by High Performance Martial Arts that drew cheers from the crowd, the event transformed the school into a global showcase of culture and connection. “Meadow’s annual Multicultural Festival
is a joyful celebration of the diversity and heritage within our school community,” Helen Singson, a festival co-chair and vice president of programs for the Meadow PTA, wrote in an email. “Made possible through the collective efforts of school leadership, the site team, educators, PTA, staff, students, families, volunteers, and community partners, the event reflects a strong spirit of collaboration.” Students from every grade level contributed artwork representing a range of cultures that was displayed throughout the celebration, and families and local restaurants offered dishes that gave attendees a chance to experience traditions through food. The festival also highlighted student leadership and service. Members of Meadow’s Community Future Problem Solvers, supported by their coach, second-grade teacher Pria Das, presented their Cultural Carousel project, focused on cultural awareness, and Girl Scout Troop 2210 shared Words that ContinuEd on pagE 10
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t’s more than just sports — it’s a big part of the local community.