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Falling into McVey’s 75th anniversary McVey Elementary School celebrated its 75th anniversary with a Fall Festival on Sept. 26. Families flocked to the schoolyard to check out a variety of games and events. Marshall Zhang, 7, Coco Lu, 7, and Xu Gao, 8, had fun in the corn maze. Story, more photos, Page 3.
Positivity Day returning to the East Meadow Public Library By JoSEPH D’AlESSANDRo jdalessandro@liherald.com
Gail Miller’s mission is to listen. She is the founder of the monthly Surviving Tough Times group at the East Meadow Public Library, which imparts one lesson — to love and respect yourself in spite of obstacles. “The workshop focuses on changing the way we see ourselves and others with a healthy, positive and exciting outlook on life,” she said. Miller, 82, served as a volunteer at the Long Island Crisis Center for 10 years. Her experiences motivated her to pursue other support programs during her retirement years. “I used to sit in on stuff that they did to help
people who were in crisis,” she said. “One day, I just decided that I would like to do more than just work at the crisis center.” Almost four years ago, Miller began the groups’ annual Positivity Day on Oct. 27. The day will feature three workshops at 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m., or 6:30 p.m. The groups’ workshops explore a variety of topics like friendships, self-care, decision making, humor, gratitude and more. “My workshops focus on changing the way we see ourselves,” she said. “We do not talk about our problems. What we talk about is how to get through whatever it is that’s bothering us.” During the workshops, Miller has made use of handouts that help organize participants’ Continued on page 19
There’s no place like East Meadow — but you don’t need us to tell you that. Want to spend the day outside? Head to Eisenhower Park, one of the best parks on Long Island. Looking for something to do this season? There’s always an event on the horizon here, from Community Day to holiday celebrations and everything in between. East Meadow’s schools are some of the best. With award-winning programs, standout teachers and students who shine in academics, the arts, and athletics, education is at the heart of this community. East Meadow is also home to countless organizations and community groups that work hard to make a difference. From the Kiwanis Club and local civic associations to houses of worship and volunteer fire departments, neighbors come together every day to support one another and strengthen the fabric of this town. That spirit of connection and service is part of what makes East Meadow so special. The East Meadow Herald is your newspaper. No one knows this town, its people, and the things they care about more than we do.
This week’s East Meadow Herald is being mailed to every home, and includes our annual East Meadow Community Guide. Inside, you’ll find the places, people, and events that make this community such a great place to live. If you’re not a subscriber, we hope this week’s edition persuades you to become one. Each week, in these pages and online, we cover the stories that matter most — and bring you the local news you can’t find anywhere else. To keep quality local journalism strong in East Meadow, subscribe today at LIHerald.com/subscribe or call (516) 569-4000, ext. 7. You can also support our work with a one-time or recurring donation at LIHerald.com/donate. If you’re already a subscriber, thank you for your support. If you’re new to the East Meadow Herald, welcome — our mission is to cover all the news of your neighborhood: from schools to sports, houses of worship to acts of kindness, and everything in between. Enjoy the paper — and thanks for reading! Jordan Vallone, Deputy Managing Editor